Jo's Place Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to Jo's Place, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Virden, Illinois, at 217 E Jackson St. This cozy eatery serves up a delectable mix of pasta, sandwiches, and fresh seafood that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort food. Their breakfast menu is nothing short of exceptional, featuring hearty options like the Taco Omelet and Mainstreet Omelet, each priced affordably around $7.75.

Jo's Place is not just about breakfast; patrons rave about their salad bar and flavorful sandwiches, with highlights like the breaded buffalo chicken pony shoe – a true crowd-pleaser. The warm, inviting atmosphere is complemented by friendly service, making it a perfect spot for family and friends to gather. Many reviewers agree: don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you, Jo’s delivers unforgettable dishes that leave customers clamoring for more.

Breakfast Menu Main 3 Egg Omelets Breakfast Sandwiches From The Griddle Featured Items Sides Beverages Appetizers Salads Baskets Ponyshoes & Horseshoes Entrees Pasta Sandwiches Kid's Meals

Breakfast Menu

1 Egg, Choice of Meat & Toast

bacon, sausage or ham
$3.10

2 Eggs, Choice of Meat & Toast

bacon, sausage or ham
$4.10

Cheese Omelet
$3.55

Veggie Omelet
$5.45

Meat & Cheese Omelet

bacon, sausage or ham
$5.45

Western Omelet

choice of meat, peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese
$6.25

Mainstreet Omelet

ham, sausage, bacon, peppers, onions, tomatoes, cheese and a little heat
$7.75

Philly Steak Omelet

peppers, onions, swiss cheese, topped with our homemade cheese
$7.75

Taco Omelet

taco meat, onion, tomato, black olive, hot peppers, cheddar cheese, served with salsa and sour cream
$7.75

Main

3 Egg Omelets

Blt

on your choice of toast
$3.95

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
$3.50

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
$3.50

Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
$3.50

Breakfast Sandwich

meat only!
$2.50

Pancake
$2.75

French Toast
$2.75

Breakfast Sandwiches

From The Griddle

Breakfast Ponyshoe

served with choice of bacon, sausage or ham, hashbrowns or cottage fries, smothered with sausage gravy and topped with an egg
$6.25

Philly Steak Ponyshoe
$6.95

Biscuits & Gravy
$3.15

Side of Bacon, Sausage or Ham
$2.15

Egg
$0.85

Hash Browns or Cottage Fries
$1.50

Oatmeal or Grits
$1.85

Toast

white, wheat, thin rye
$1.15

Raisin Toast
$1.25

Thick Rye or Texas Toast
$1.35

Bagel
$1.95

Grilled Sweet Roll
$1.95

Side of Gravy
$0.85

Add Cheese
$0.30

Side of Cheese Sauce
$1.25

Grilled Mushrooms
$0.85

Featured Items

Sides

Coffee or Hot Tea
$1.29

Hot Chocolate
$1.29

Soda - Tea - Lemonade

free refills
$1.89

Milk
$2.00

Chocolate Milk
$2.25

Juice
$2.00

Onion Rings

Hand Breaded & served with cocktail sauce
$3.95

Mozzarella Sticks

Served with our spaghetti sauce
$3.95

Cheddar Crisps

Served with sour cream
$4.25

Buffalo Shrimp

Served with cocktail sauce
$4.95

Mushrooms

Served with cocktail sauce
$3.95

Chicken Tenders

Served with honey mustard, sweet & sour or ranch
$4.50

Cream Cheese Poppers
$4.95

Onion Petals
$3.95

Combo Platter

Mushrooms, Onion Petals,& mozzarella sticks
$6.95

Fried Green Beans
$4.95

Portabella Mushroom (Hand Breaded)
$4.95

Hot Wings

Served with blue cheese or ranch
$4.95

Spinach & Artichoke Rangoon
$4.95

1/4 lb. Hamburger
$3.25

1/4 lb. Cheeseburger
$3.50

Double Cheeseburger
$5.95

Double Hamburger
$5.50

Patty Melt
$4.50

Pork Tenderloin

hand breaded
$4.50

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
$4.50

Grilled Cheese
$2.75

Grilled Ham & Cheese
$3.75

Reuben
$4.95

Philly Steak Sandwich
$4.95

Pulled Pork BBQ
$4.50

Italian Beef
$4.95

Chicken Breast

grilled or deep fried
$3.95

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Walleye
$3.95

Tilapia

grilled or deep fried
$3.95

Double Decker Club

Ham, Bacon, Turkey, American & Swiss with Lettuce, Tomato & served on Ciabatta bread
$5.25

Beverages

Appetizers

All-You-Can-Eat Soup & Salad Bar
$5.95

Traditional Chef's Salad

Crisp lettuce, mixed with carrots and red cabbage, then topped with tomatoes, eggs, cheese, onions and your choice of meats
$6.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Caesar Dressing topped with Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and your choice of meat
$7.95

Taco Salad
$6.95

Pork Wings
$7.25

Catfish Curls
$7.25

Waffeye Basket
$7.25

Hot Wings Basket
$7.25

Salads

Baskets

Hamburger / Ham / Bacon & TOmato

Grilled, Breaded, or Roasted Chicken
$6.95

Breaded Tenderloin
$6.95

Buffalo Chicken Strips
$6.95

Philly Steak
$6.95

2 Piece Grilled Chicken Breast
$8.95

2 Piece Citrus Cajun or Buffalo Grilled Chicken Breast
$8.95

Ponyshoes & Horseshoes

Entrees

Alfredo (linguine with alfredo sauce)
$8.95

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
$8.95

Orange Juice
$1.25

Soda, Lemonade, or Iced Tea
$1.89

Pasta

Sandwiches

Corn Dogs
$3.95

Chicken Strips
$3.95

Hamburger
$3.95

Macaroni & Cheese
$3.95

Combination Salad
$2.50

French Fries
$1.85

Cottage Fries
$1.85

Waffle Fries
$2.25

Homemade Chips
$1.75

Sweet Potato Fries
$2.25

Soup
$1.95

Chili
$2.25

Cheese Sauce
$1.25

Cottage Cheese
$1.75

Cole Slaw
$1.50

Baked Potato
$2.25

Potato Boat
$3.00

Spaghetti

Only Served After 4:30 pm
$2.95

Kid's Meals