Jenny's Restaurants - Northampton — Restaurant in England

This is a much swisher-looking place on the inside than the frontage suggests. The name evokes ideas of a "homely" traditional place but here is something that appears to promise more.

It is such a shame that the food didn't live up to that promise. I have only visited once and had the veggie breakfast. It consisted of three or four shrivelled mushrooms, sausages created from chopped vegetables but tasted of nothing but the oil they were cooked in and the potato waffle and scrambled eggs were similarly-flavoured. The beans were fine. You can't go wrong with beans.

This was on a Sunday morning so perhaps the chef had an off day. I would normally go to the excellent Sandwich Bar across the street who use proper ingredients (eg Linda McCartney sausages) but they are closed on Sundays.

The owner of Jenny's should try their breakfast fayre to see how it...

On entering I was greeted by a member of the serving staff. I was told it was table service and informed I could choose any table that was free. I could see that the establishment clean, tidy and well laid out. The staff that engaged with me were attentive, polite and well groomed. There was a large choice of main courses and non alcoholic drinks, together with desserts on the menu. All the fare was reasonably priced. I had liver and onions, bacon, peas with mashed potatoes. This meal was freshly cooked to order. It was well presented, looked appetising and tasted good. The staff were Turkish and it reminded me of well managed taverna you would find anywhere in Turkey. All in all a I had a good lunch meal in a pleasant...

August 25

I asked very nicely if they could close the door as the folk outside, that they encourage to do so, were asking and just as well been inside.

They refused and, as such I didn't enjoy my meal.

I'm afraid if they give such little regard for the health and enjoyment of their customers I'll just not go there again. They've spoilt it for me with their attitude to both the spirit of the law and their non smoking customers

.... Earlier review:

I remember when Jenny's used to be a greasy spoon, a Smokey Jo cafe. Somewhere I'd avoid at all costs.

They turned it around and are now s quality family restaurant with an excellent menu, great service and excellent disability and...