Jim's Cafe was founded in 1946 by Jim Smith. At that time, Jim was a sergeant in the United States Army, who had just finished a tour of duty in Europe. Ready to begin civilian life, he settled down in the sleepy town of Innisport with his wife, Charlotte, and their son, James Jr.
Taking a second mortgage out on his home, he purchased a run-down book shop in downtown Innisport and set about realizing his dream of owning a successful restaurant. The first few years were lean, but as the town of Innisport grew and prospered, Jim's Cafe became a favorite place for lunch breaks and Saturday night dinners.
For over 60 years, Jim's Cafe has been renowned for excellent service, a dazzling variety of dishes and appetizers, and scenic location. Use the links below to read more:
Reputation for Quality Service
Dishes and Appetizers
Driving Directions
Links to Sites of Interest
Reputation for Quality Service
Jim's Cafe was an immediate success. The little cafe quickly garnered a reputation
for friendly service and delicious food. Jim worked in the kitchen, while his
wife and sister-in-law took care of the customers. Early on, the two sisters
created a code which they decided to use to ensure that their reputation stayed
strong. That code, which is still honored by the staff of Jim's Cafe today,
reads as follows:
- Always have a friendly smile and a kind word to say.
- Service doesn't end when the food is served.
- If it isn't done just right, send it back!
Dishes and Appetizers
Over the years, the menu at Jim's Cafe has grown and grown. As customers requested new dishes, Jim would add them to the menu. Now there are over 50 entrees available for lunch or dinner and 25 others for breakfast. Come in today to check out Jim's famous chicken noodle soup or sample the delicious fresh roast duck. We have a wide range of tastes to suit anybody.
The complete menu, with prices, is available online.
Poultry
Try Jim's tender roast duck or have the juicy turkey club sandwich for lunch. Jim's Cafe also serves a wide variety of chicken dishes, including grilled chicken, fried chicken, and chicken noodle soup.
Beef
Jim's Cafe serves only choice cuts of USDA-inspected beef. Have a delicious 12 ounce sirloin steak or the massive 16 ounce rib eye steak. We'll cook it any way you want it, and garnish it with mushrooms, onions, peppers, and more.
Seafood
The fishermen of Innisport bring fresh catches in every day. Try the local favorite, Broiled Whitefish, or treat yourself to king crab legs, lobster tail, oysters on the half shell, and much more. Our seafood is always fresh and cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of seasoning.
Driving Directions
Jim's Cafe is located in downtown Innisport, on 1800 Main St. To get there from Interstate 95, follow these directions:
- Take exit 76 and turn right on Bridge Avenue.
- Drive approximately 5 miles, until you arrive at the intersection of Bridge
Avenue and Main Street.
- Turn left on Main Street. There are several points of interest along this
street:
- On your right you'll see Innisport Town Square.
- Inside the town square, you can see a statue of the town founder.
- On your left, you'll see the old courthouse, built in 1792.
- When you get to the intersection of Main Street and 2nd Avenue, you'll
see Jim's Cafe on the left. There's plenty of parking in the back.
Links to Sites of Interest
Innisport is a great town, and we're sure that you'll love it as much as we do. The following links will tell you more about the things to do or see here:
Innisport Museum of Nautical History
Bird Watching at Innisport Cove
Innisport Hotel
Muriel's Antiques
