Johnny C’s Diner
Chef’s Seasonal Market Salad – Garden Greens, Strawberries, Watermelon, Cucumbers, Blue Cheese, House Vinaigrette
House Chips
Turkey- B.A.E.L.T. – Bacon, Avocado, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Wine Drunken Onions, Brioche
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – Fried Chicken, Mozzarella, Marinara, Basil, Toasted Bun
Grilled Cheese – Brie, Apples, Shaved Almonds, Mike’s Hot Honey, Brioche
Avocado Toast – Haas Avocado, Red Wine Onions, Sliced Onions, California Tomatoes, Brioche
Banana Bread French Toast – Whipped Cream Cheese, Bourbon Brown Butter Almonds, Local Fig Compote
Fat Elvis French Toast – Bacon, Banana, Peanut Butter, Strawberry
Having previously discussed Johnny C’s Diner here, plus three faultless catering gigs, it was an honor to call on Chef Church and his team for another #supportlocal Lunch on Tuesday, Sous Chef Sam Brooks and Johnny himself arriving on time with a bounty of items carefully packed and temperature appropriate from fifteen minutes away.
All-in approximately $20 per diner, a cost more than warranted by quality Produce and portions that guaranteed several staff members also went home with dinner, it was from the upcoming “Phase Two” menu that lunch was constructed, Johnny’s Seasonal Market Salad now leaning into Summer with Cucumbers, Watermelon and Tomatoes while Avocado Toast didn’t skip on its eponymous topping between golden Brioche, sliced Tomatoes and dueling Onion textures.
Diving next into three Sandwiches, enjoyed alongside a handful of Johnny C’s buttery housemade Potato Chips, those who enjoy the Diner’s “Hen House” will be happy to find a similarly fried Breast given the “Parm” treatment on a toasted Bun while the Turkey- B.A.E.L.T. comes stacked-high with drippy Yolk in comparison to the more compact flavor-bomb Grilled Cheese with Brie, Apples, Spicy Honey and Almonds.
Not about to forgo Dessert, the upcoming menu’s Banana Bread French Toast with whipped Cream Cheese and boozy Figs again earning praise from a wide array of diners, those who believe “everything is better with Bacon” will find their opinion verified by “Fat Elvis French Toast” adding fresh California Strawberries to a griddled rendition of the King’s favorite indulgence.
N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Johnny C’s combination of products and talent is nothing short of remarkable while the price-point is an undeniable bargain for quality Cuisine capable of pleasing a wide range of palates.
RECOMMENDED: Chef’s Seasonal Market Salad, Housemade Dill Pickles, Potato Chips, Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Fat Elvis French Toast, Banana Bread French Toast.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Currently open Monday through Sunday: 8:00am until 3:00pm for Take-Out and Dine-In. Follow @johnnycsdiiner on Social Media for events as well as specials. Call 702-263-0146 for reservations (encouraged) and use convenient online ordering or Chownow for take-out.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.johnnycsdiner.com
