Jo Jo's — Restaurant in Hazelwood

The bottom line is that our family will not be returning. We had previously dined at Jojo's before our recent visit and was impressed by the only waitress working that seemed to know everyone by name. She kept our drinks full and was very personable. She wasn't there at our last visit. This time the food was average at best and smaller portions than before. Service was almost non-existent, but we gave them a pass as there was only 1 person working. One other table besides us had people dining, otherwise the place was empty. It could have been cleaner. We initially felt like we were a bother to even be coming in to sit down and eat, but we stayed. Food came out fast, but we never had any drink refills and after waiting more than 20 minutes for our check, we got up and asked for it.

The one person working turned out to be the owner. We didn’t know that until after we had paid. He was seated and working on his laptop most of the time we were there. He is the reason we will not be returning. He was unpleasant at best and really rubbed us the wrong way. He kept saying that we couldn't make a meal at home as cheap as his prices were and made a point to remind us of how grateful we should be for being able to dine there so cheaply. For the $25 we spent on breakfast before adding an $8 tip, we could have purchased and prepared our own breakfast for at least 4+ days. Portions would have been bigger and it would have tasted better too. We are very aware of how much groceries cost and that they have increased in price. We don't need to be treated rudely or like we are idiots for disagreeing with the owner about how much the ingredients for our meals cost. We understand there are other costs involved when eating out at a restaurant, but his insisting that we agree with him that we couldn't have bought groceries and prepared the food ourselves for any less and the negative tone to his voice was enough for us not to return. We will spend our money to dine out in a restaurant that is clean, has great food and service and where we...

COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND LOCAL DINER AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA CALL FOR SUPPORT On Sunday afternoon, Jo Jo’s Diner in Hazelwood, Missouri, was bustling with customers thanks to a social media post by Bob Mannecke, the owner of nearby Mann Meats. On April 12, Mannecke asked the community to support the small, struggling diner, and the response was overwhelming. Sean Bonin, the owner of Jo Jo’s Diner, was amazed by the turnout. “It’s a dream come true for us. I appreciate the Hazelwood and St. Louis community,” Bonin said. Just a few days before, business had been slow. “Since COVID, we’ve lost our crew,” Bonin explained. Mannecke, who owns a restaurant in Florissant, could relate to Bonin’s challenges. He initially visited Jo Jo’s to seek Bonin’s help with a community fundraiser, but quickly realized the diner needed support. Mannecke took a photo of the menu and shared it on Facebook. Within 30 minutes, Mannecke’s post garnered significant attention, bringing customers flooding through Jo Jo’s doors. Bonin was busy from that point forward, juggling various tasks in the restaurant. “It’s like being an adult chicken, moving all around,” he said with pride. Carol Meier, one of the people who heard about Jo Jo’s through social media, expressed her excitement about the community’s response. “I’m proud of Florissant and proud to live here. Jo Jo’s is great, and I’ll definitely be back,” she said. The overwhelming support reflects the power of a united small business community. Mannecke commented, “It’s overwhelming to see how quickly the community rallied. The community is strong.” Jo Jo’s Diner is now looking to hire more staff to accommodate the influx of customers. Their hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Both Mann Meats and Jo Jo’s Diner are...

I was a faithful customer John's for a couple of years. The table staff was exemplary. Had no issues with the establishment...until today. Liz, the senior waitress was upset at something. I asked what the issue was and she started crying at my table. I told her just step outside and get some air. There was only two customers at one table and they were attended by another waitress. She proceeded outside to valm down. Minutes later, I went out to check on her, she wasn't doing any better. She told me what was wrong and I suggested that she take off because there was another employee coming in minutes. Then the owner steps out and started chastising her in front of me, the paying customer! Gave her a ultimatum and made the matter worst. I tried to tell him that she wasn't doing well but then started chastising me! The dedicated paying customer! I stop him short and told him he was wrong in chastising his employee in front of customers and most definitely was wrong in chastising a paying customer. He then walks away without apologizing. To the community around Jojo's Breakfast establishment, an ugly picture has now come to view. The manager of this establishment mistreated his customer in front of paying customers AND disrespects the paying customer without apologizing. THIS only shows that , Sean, the manager, is NOT fit to patronize in his business by anyone. He mistreated his staff and disrespects his customers. Therefore I will no longer give my business to a person who does this to customers and his staff. I suggest to the public to...