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Jerry's Main Lunch

"Home Of The Original Hot Mess"

About Us

Start your day with a delicious breakfast! We open at 4am every day of the week, and serve breakfast all day, among other tasty delights.

Check out our Facebook for Daily Specials! https://www.facebook.com/JerrysMainLunch/

Monday - Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Tuesday - Goulash
Friday - Ham & Beans and Cornbread
Tacos every other Friday!

Get your Homemade Pie Every Day of the Week(While Supplies Last!).

Jerry's has been a Burlington staple for over 75 years!
We offer Dine-In and Carry-Out, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
Get your very own Jerry's T-Shirt!

For your next meal, visit Jerry's Main Lunch in Burlington, Iowa!

We are hiring! Looking for Grill cooks!
Enter a Fast Paced, Fun Loving, Family Environment.
Join our Super Star Team today!
For more information or to apply, stop in or give us a call!

Areas Served

Des Moines County, IA | Burlington, IA

Our Professional Associations

Downtown Business
Chamber of Commerce

Our Certifications

ServSafe

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Well-prepared American comfort food. We are known for our homemade tenderloins and our famous "Hot Mess" Scramble! Our daily specials are always changing to keep things exciting--call or check out our Facebook to see our specials for the current week.

Our Services include:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hot Dogs
Homemade Pies, Tenderloins and Soups - Everything Made from Scratch!
Ice Cream, Floats, Malts, Shakes, Soft Serve
Cake
Sandwiches
Dine In and Carryout
Jerry's Main Lunch T-Shirts
78 years business
Now Hiring Grill Cooks

Testimonials

On 10/12/2024 J G had this to say:
We found this little eatery to be well run with a friendly, helpful staff and good food. It is an unassuming building, but don't let that deter you. We will be back.

On 10/7/2024 Sara De La Rosa had this to say:
Love the hot mess. Great small town diner feel.

On 10/7/2024 Tonya Tucker had this to say:
The food was so good! Such a fun find! Seating is limited but that's part of the charm, we happily waited a few minutes for the best lunch. So retro feeling and perfectly affordable! As a group we had a variety of food and absolutely no complaints.

On 9/30/2024 D B had this to say:
It was a pleasurable trip into the past. The counter service and hot grill fired up making many tasty dishes was nostalgic. Service is friendly and ready to refill your cup with hot coffee. Cash is king and an extra fee is charged when paying with cards.

On 9/28/2024 Elizabeth Seibert had this to say:
This is hands down one of the best restaurants in Burlington. Food is always amazing, people are kind. Born and raised here in Burlington and its still a favorite.

Contact Us

Jerry's Main Lunch
501 S. Main St. Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319) 752-3750

Near the Main Train Department. Located Downtown. Off-street Parking

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, Cash

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM