J's Carry Out

Not much to say on this one except you can expect one of the best, most flavorful burgers you've ever eaten. Fresh ground beef DOES make a difference. The fries were seasoned well. I had gotten the impression they were freshly cut there which is not the case, but they were good. I ordered my burger exactly how I wanted it, right down to the grilled onions, and that's how it came. No fancy schmancy options here, but when the beef is this good, why muss it up with a bunch of other stuff?As a tip I would offer you probably want to call in your order in advance as it's more likely than not there won't be an open table to sit at in the extremely small front area. And while I didn't ask to use their restroom, I don't know they would have one available for customers. It might be best to plan that visit elsewhere. The place is really, really small. I love the fact that this place knows what they do well, and they do it.

On a tip from my friend who lives in Emporia, stopped in after a round of golf at the nearby muni that is well worth the trip. To say I owe my friend one would be an understatement. Probably as good a French Fry as I've ever had. And while they are famous for their burgers, I went with the pork tenderloin (my secret pleasure). While their tender doesn't match The Pad in Topeka in terms of size it is a truly great offering. Will definitely be back to give this landmark another whirl!

What a cool place! My family has been coming here for decades, I came here a few times when I was a kid. We recently came back to visit family and decided to take our kids to J's... what a great decision! The chili burger and onion rings were amazing! And my kids enjoyed the corn dogs, hot dog and curly fries. And the staff are super chatty and nice. So glad we came here!

I'm going five stars here, because what Jay's does well is exactly what you would expect from both the size of the establishment and from the pictures on the front of the place. They do BURGERS, and no, not fancified 'gourmet' burgers adorned with too many derivatives of greens or cheeses, just a big, juicy burger with the standard accompaniments. A burger with applewood smoked bacon and garlic aioli on ciabatta is just fine, but seriously, why try so hard?Jay's is about as big as your standard kitchen, with outdoor seating as well. It's known as a carry-out place, so capacity isn't the chief concern. The focus of Jay's is their burgers, and they do them up very well! This visit had us gobbling down double cheeseburgers with the works and heaping sides of fries. The burgers are done on a griddle, not flame-broiled, and the meat mixture and cooking technique retains all the flavors and moisture. In the restaurant business they call that 'execution', and Jay's does it just right.In these uncertain times, small businesses mean more than ever and we mean more than ever to small businesses. As we were traveling south on the interstate, we made a phone call, we took an exit, and we picked up our food and ate on the patio. COVID has changed the game for so many places, but Jay's looks to be surviving well. Three burgers plus a couple of fries set us back about $30, and with the timeliness and taste, it was an excellent value. They even give you free ice cream (which we declined - burp!) and have a super-friendly staff.

Traveling... we were in the mood for a good burger. So glad we chose this place. Food, service, everything was great! We sat outside... it was such a lovely evening!

Great hamburgers. Maybe the best I've ever had. Definitely worth a try. Prices are reasonable. Service is friendly.

Wow! Burgers were so flavorful. One of the best hamburgers we've had in like forever! Great fries, too. We were a bit concerned that we wouldn't get a seat (it's pretty small) but they had lots of take-out orders. No problem. Sat at the counter. Everyone was so friendly! And talk about the service - like a well-oiled machine. Everyone had a job to do and we just sat back and watched. They were amazing! We will definitely be back next time we're in Emporia.

Great burgers, fries, and service! We ordered through the drive through and everything was fresh and hot. J's is also affordable and a better value than going to a fast food restaurant for a burger.

Best burger you can get anywhere! Just a small little place with friendly service! Also you can get a free ice cream cone!

I've been a long time fan of J's carry out. Fresh never frozen ground beef hamburgers!! I used to deliver groceries there in the 1990s.Excellent friendly service, locally owned, quaint, small, exceptional food. There aren't many places the staff call their regulars by name. It's just a small town, family owned one off friendly restaurant with exceptional burgers.Their grilled onions are simply indescribable. Try them!!My favorite is the pound burger with pepper Jack cheese & grilled onions.Food is made to order. If you're in a hurry for drive thru/carry out they welcome phone orders.Don't forget your side of complimentary ice cream. Not many places like this left. If you know of any please share with me.