“If You Could Cook Like This At Home,
  You Wouldn't Need To Eat Here”

The menu at James Brown's Place includes standard and non-standard diner-fare, with Mr. Brown's legendary BBQ sauce and breakfast burritos taking marquee spots on the menu. Says Mr. Brown,"I try to provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere surrounded by the smell and sensation of very good food that is familiar to people." To this end, Mr. Brown has offered this incentive to his clientele: "If you give me a recipe that meets the standards of my menu, I will name it after you!"		 EMAIL REGISTRATION
 
Answers To
Commonly Asked Questions:		 News
and Such from here:
  • No, James is not from New Orleans. His mother was, thus, the Cajun influence on the menu. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • James' name is James. Not Jim or Jimmy!
  • When trying to get the attention of the cooks, "YO" is not the greeting of choice!
  • Our specialty breads for french toast are baked on premise.
  • Our turkey is fresh roasted, it is not turkey roll.
  • We are not a "Soul Food Restaurant", we are an "American Diner".
  • Our BBQ ribs are pork. James doesn't cook beef ribs.
  • No, our hash is not home made.
  • We opened May 1st, 1998. You do the math.
  • This has been a diner since the late 1950's (originally Jim's Clock).
  • James is not an ex-policeman. They come here because of the food.
James Brown's Place 
1356 Culver Road Rochester, NY 14609
Telephone 585.288.4250