As soon as you cross the threshold into The Local Jam your nostrils will be overwhelmed with the sweet smell of bacon, pancakes, and biscuits. That is, if you visit at breakfast time. Personally, breakfast is a big deal to me and from the first scents to the last bite I fell in love!
Located in the heart of Five Points in Athens, Georgia, The Local Jam has been serving the community awesome food for almost a year. It prides itself on being apart of the neighborhood by using fresh and locally grown products, serving Jittery Joe’s coffee, and incorporating Terrapin spent grain across their menu. Also, its signature “Jam of the Day” always entices guests to come back and try something new.
The Local Jam’s menu has a variety of items for breakfast and lunch with an ample amount of options for vegetarians as well. Since I’m a carnivore, myself, I ordered the French Toast meal with a side of thick cut bacon. Minutes later, three thick slices of toasted bread covered with what looked like a snowfall of powdered sugar appeared in front of me. With every bite you could taste hints of cinnamon amongst the soft, sweet bread. The taste and smell alone reminded me of my grandmother’s homemade French Toast in her country kitchen. Everything at The Local Jam is made to order so my bacon was perfectly cooked extra crispy just the way I like it. There were several other options for breakfast including pancakes, granola and yogurt, biscuits, and eggs. The menu includes some specialty meals like Mac N Eggs and Black Bean Chili Jammarito. And that’s just for breakfast. The lunch menu seems just as yummy with several different sandwiches like Grilled Cheese and The New York Reuben. Also, several soups and salads appease the anti-meaty lovers. Can’t wait to visit again and try some of their appetizing lunch meals, as well.
The location of The Local Jam is ideal. The inside is actually much more spacious than you might expect from the outside appearance. A wrap around bar counter and deli-style glass display makes up the center of the establishment. It’s perfect for people eating solo or ordering to-go and the display window offers jams, sweets, and a selection of organic breads they sell. I thought the spacious environment made the restaurant feel very homey. Each table had floral centerpieces and brown craft paper table coverings for children to color on. Its open environment makes The Local Jam a perfect place for large and small parties, college students and families. Enjoy the outdoor patio on nice days or sit at a table inside to beat the heat. It truly fits well in this small college town and I hope it will become a staple Athens restaurant to visit.
Customer service is important at The Local Jam. Don’t worry about being treated less than awesome at this establishment. My waitress was very attentive to my order and as a first-timer she was very helpful in assisting me in what to order. They are just regular people who aim to make sure customers are taken care of. If its not cooked the way you like, they’ll make it for you again. (But, no worries they cook it right!) There wasn’t along wait for my order or my check and there was no rush to ever leave. It could be a nice place to grab a bite to eat between studying or a relaxing brunch. Other patrons seemed happy with their service, as well. No complaints here!
Check in to see what the specials for the day are, you might just be in for a treat! The Local Jam is open daily from 7am to 4pm. With such great service, atmosphere, and (most importantly) food, you have to check out the next hot spot in Athens.
1650 South Lumpkin St
Athens, GA 30605
706-850-7232
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