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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: Start your day right, fuel up mid-day, or wind down with hearty, homemade meals served all day.
Hot Dogs: Classic, juicy hot dogs grilled to perfection—simple, satisfying, and always delicious.
Homemade Pies, Tenderloins and Soups – Everything Made from Scratch!: From flaky pies to crispy tenderloins and comforting soups, every bite is made with love and from scratch.
Ice Cream, Floats, Malts, Shakes, Soft Serve: Cool off with creamy soft serve, old-fashioned malts, thick shakes, and fizzy floats—sweet treats for every craving.
Cake: Moist, flavorful cakes baked fresh—perfect for celebrations or just because.
Sandwiches: Stacked high and made to order—our sandwiches are packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Dine In and Carryout: Enjoy your meal in our cozy diner or take it to go—your choice, same great taste.
Jerry's Main Lunch T-Shirts:Show your love for Jerry’s with our exclusive, comfy T-shirts—grab yours today!
78 Years in Business: Proudly serving the community since 1947—78 years of tradition, taste, and hometown hospitality.
Now Hiring Grill Cooks: Join our team! We’re looking for passionate grill cooks to bring the heat and flavor.

Testimonials

On 6/19/2025 mary clark had this to say:
People were friendly. Not only staff but regular customers. Zane had biscuits and gravy with two over easy eggs. He said it was the best he ever had. I had a toasted english muffin scrambled eggs and bacon. The bacon was cooked perfectly. This diner had only 12 stools at a counter. People moved so we could sit together. Coffee was great also. We were told to go there by our host. This was when we stayed at an Elk farm.

On 6/18/2025 Peter Carson had this to say:
Simple ingredients, masterfully prepared.

On 6/12/2025 Paul Anderson had this to say:
I used to come here years ago.. It was a really good atmosphere with the same gals.. I don't know anyone in here now.

On 5/18/2025 Tracy Ousey had this to say:
Closest thing to Waffle House this far north. One of the oldest cafes in btown.

On 5/7/2025 Casey Nicole Parkin had this to say:
Great food and service

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

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, 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