Just Judy’s Is the Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name

You can find Just Judy’s Family Restaurant on Indianapolis’s northeast side. It’s one of those places where everyone knows your name and your usual order.

The diner sits in a strip mall that most people would just drive by unless they needed to stop for some reason. It’s their third location, but they’ve been at this one since 2012. [[1]]

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There’s a hair design studio on one side, with a tool shop on the other. Places have come and gone during that time, but Just Judy’s is still there.

It’s more of a breakfast and lunch joint, serving Midwestern classics while giving you farm-size portions to enjoy. It’s what owner Judy Guerra always envisioned, creating a gathering place for the community where omelets, pork tenderloin, and sausage burritos encourage friendships to be renewed.

It’s Good Food for a Great Community

“You want to go to a place where everyone knows your name, and that’s pretty much Judy’s,” said regular customer Trevor St. Aubin.

Another customer named Sharon says, “They’re real personable, and you get good food.”

You know it will be great food when the item you order requires two platters at your table. That’s what happens when you order Judy’s famous breakfast.

We celebrate everything with food, from good grades to our championship moments. What we often overlook are those moments with family and friends when we talk about the day or share some time enjoying each other’s company.

The staff has high energy levels, ensuring everyone gets the service they need to have a good time. During a recent profile, a waitress named Denise was observed giving everything she could to each customer.

“The good news is we’re still here,” said Denise, who has worked with Judy across three different locations as the diner has grown. “We’re still in business after 30 years. I love the customers. I love knowing everybody, what they do, and where they go.”

“I know their names. I know what most people eat.”

George Mallet from Indy Style says it’s his favorite breakfast place in the city. The dining room isn’t anything special, but that’s part of the charm. You’ll find a few decorations, plain tables, some stuff on the walls, and great prices. [[2]]

Jimmy is Judy’s husband. “We still have people from the original location come in, plus all the new businesses around here who come for food. The girls all know the regulars by name.

Former staff member Carolee Scott agrees with the sentiments. “Best boss, best co-workers in the world!” she said. “I have moved on, but I still come to Just Judy’s when I’m in town. The food is always good, and the people and atmosphere are amazing.”

Judy Is the Hardest Working Woman Many Have Ever Known

“We’ve convinced Judy to start taking one day off per week,” her husband said. “She’s probably the hardest-working person I’ve ever met.”

With times being hard as they are for many families in Indianapolis, Just Judy’s stands out by keeping prices at competitively low prices. You can get a three-egg omelet with cheese for under $7, get her world-famous sausage gravy and biscuits for under $8, or a full breakfast platter for under $9. [[3]]

Breakfast sandwiches are also on the menu, including Judy’s famous take on a BLT. You can get oatmeal, cold cereal, or toast without breaking the bank if you prefer something more traditional.

You can find some different combinations offered, including a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of a freshly cut cantaloupe. When the natural flavors of the food shine, people walk away happy. That’s what Judy does best.

The importance of the neighborhood diner cannot be overstated. It serves many roles, including offering a forum to let people laugh, argue, and clink glasses while making a toast. Restaurants with incredible food come and go, but the diner survives because it builds authentic customer relationships.

It’s such a traditional approach to running a diner that Just Judy’s doesn’t even have a website. They do have an active presence on social media, but a lot of the business comes from online reviews and word-of-mouth stories about the place. [[4]]

“Try Just Judy’s,” said customer Maureen Cox. “It will be a great start to your day!”

If you’re interested in visiting Just Judy’s when you’re in Indianapolis, you can stop by on East 62nd Street. The restaurant opens at 7 AM, seven days per week. Seating is extremely limited, so arrive early for a weekend start. More information can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

You might get to walk in anonymously the first time, but after that, they’ll know your name. That’s what makes this place so special.