J’s Carry Out is a welcoming American restaurant in Emporia, KS, known for serving satisfying food with the kind of speed and convenience that fits busy days without sacrificing quality. With a strong 4.8-star rating from 907 reviews, it has earned a reputation for delivering a dependable dining experience that keeps customers coming back.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, J’s Carry Out offers the comfort food and quick bites people crave, along with local specialties that give each visit a distinctive hometown feel.
From solo dining to casual meals with family or friends, this is a place designed to make every visit easy, enjoyable, and worth repeating.
Guests appreciate the flexibility of service options, including outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, drive-through, delivery, and on-site service, making it simple to enjoy a meal in the way that suits your schedule best.
The restaurant’s fast service and counter-service style are ideal for those who want a great meal without the wait, while the cozy, casual atmosphere adds to its charm.
With seating available, a restroom on site, and wheelchair-accessible parking, J’s Carry Out is committed to creating a comfortable and accessible experience for a wide range of customers. It is also well-suited for those who value convenience, offering payment options such as debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
What makes J’s Carry Out especially appealing is the balance it strikes between classic American restaurant comfort and the practical needs of modern diners. It feels both historic and trendy, familiar yet current, making it a standout choice for anyone looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a meal in Emporia.
Located at 27 Commercial St, the restaurant combines community-minded service with a menu and experience built for everyday satisfaction. For a quick lunch, a laid-back dinner, or a simple breakfast stop, J’s Carry Out offers the kind of reliable, high-quality dining experience that turns first-time visitors into regular customers.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
Quaint, local burger joint with super friendly staff and delicious food. Burger was a solid 1/3 lb and onion rings were thick on the onion and perfect on the batter. Not sure the seasoning, but reminded me of a maid- right without the mess. Hit them right at noon lunch rush with my to go order and had just enough time to get my free mini dish of vanilla ice cream down before I left with my hot lunch. Thanks! I'll be back next time I'm in town.
Awesome Double cheeseburger. Up there with the best. I drove 77 miles to try it. Worth the drive.
10/10 best burger iv had in my lifetime. I want to move to emporia because of this place.
Awesome small drive thru tasty burger joint! Ite as a button. Crisp onion rings, tater tots, super nice people, snd pretty fast. My mushroom burger was great!!! Good quality . Loved it. Thank you!
I loved the chili cheese tots and burger. I wish I had gotten a different angle on the photo of son’s burger. It was 4 patties high, and he didn’t think he could eat it all!! There is a nice vibe here. 1st time we got to dine inside! Friendly owners and staff.
Great food, made to order. Staff are attentive and personable. Highly recommend!! Get there early, they fill up quickly!
Alright Alright!! J’s is an Emporia establishment! Awesome burgers 🍔 off the flat top, fries and onion rings! This place is a fantastic little carry out and dine in stop! Friendly folks and food cooked to order. A classic lunch and supper diner complete with a lunch counter.
I got the double burger and tots, let me tell you what...this burger is better than i would make at home. That's saying a lot! It is a hole in the wall, but it is a great place to stop for a very delicious burger!!
I was working in Emporia Kansas when I saw this little diner it's a tiny place with a drive through and some outside seating the staff were very friendly for the amount of people ordering and drive through they were very fast to get the food out to customers we had ordered to go but decided to stay after we sat down they brought my DBL cheese burger and tots the size of the meat was very good it tasted amazing the staff made sure are drinks were always full as they had free refills their menu had a variety of foods when we were done eating they offered us what I believe was a homemade vanilla ice cream cone if you area ever in the are I recommend you try this treasure of a place out also prices were very reasonable
They have some of the best burgers I've tasted, they are juicy but not greasy. All of their food is made fresh to order and their staff is very friendly. You will not be disappointed eating here and as a bonus you get an ice cream come with your order.
Common questions about J's Carry Out
J's Carry Out is located at 27 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801, United States, Emporia, KS, United States.
You can reach J's Carry Out by calling +1 620-342-5780.
J's Carry Out has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 907 customer reviews.
J's Carry Out features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park.
J's Carry Out features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
J's Carry Out features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
J's Carry Out features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
J's Carry Out features the following offerings: Comfort food, Quick bite.
J's Carry Out features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
J's Carry Out features the following amenities: Restroom.
J's Carry Out features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
J's Carry Out features the following crowd: Tourists, University students.
J's Carry Out features the following payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards.
J's Carry Out features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
J's Carry Out features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
J's Carry Out features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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