Johnel's Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Johnel's Restaurant, where breakfast and brunch are celebrated with a delightful American twist. Located at 4145 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN, Johnel's is the perfect spot for those seeking a cozy diner experience. The menu is a treasure trove, featuring everything from crispy fried mushrooms and jalapeno poppers to satisfying chicken tenders. For a lighter bite, try their Cold Turkey Plate or the sumptuous Cold Salmon Plate.
Salad lovers will appreciate creative options like the Chef's Salad and Citrus Chicken Salad, offering fresh ingredients paired with various proteins. Patrons rave about dishes like the eggs Benedict and veal Parmigiana, showcasing the care in preparation and flavor. Each plate is a reminder of the hearty, homemade style diners cherish. Experience the warm atmosphere and meticulous service that makes Johnel’s a beloved local gem!
Small Bites
Homemade Soup Of The Day
Chicken Tenders
w/ bbq sauce, ranch or honey mustard
Onion Rings
Fried Mushrooms
Chicken Wings (6)
hot or mild
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (8)
Jalapeno Poppers
Mac and Cheese Bites
Fried Pickles
Combo Platter
mushrooms, zucchini, cheese sticks and onion rings served with ranch dressing and meat sauce
Chicken Strip Salad
choice of grilled or fried chicken breast, mixed greens, green pepper, tomato, cucumber, hard boiled egg
Julienne Salad
sliced ham, turkey, american & swiss cheese, mixed greens, green pepper, cucumber, tomato, hard boiled egg
Chef's Salad
sliced roast beef, ham, american & swiss cheese served over crisp mixed greens with green pepper, cucumber, tomato and hard boiled egg, with choice of dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
grilled chicken sliced and tossed with romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini and caesar dressing
Grecian Salad
mixed greens, feta, olives, green pepper, cucumber, anchovies, oregano, add chicken +3.25
Citrus Chicken Salad
crisp mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, orange slices, pecans, green pepper, tomato and cucumber with poppy seed or honey mustard dressing
Mediterranean Salad
choice of chicken, skirt steak, or salmon, romaine, feta, bleu cheese, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and olives
Salads
Lighter Fare
Stuffed Avocado, Tomato, or Cantaloupe
choice of our fresh tuna or chicken salad, cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Tuna Salad Plate
(sub chicken salad at no additional cost) cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Cold Turkey Plate
slices of our oven roasted turkey cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Cold Salmon Plate
premium alaskan salmon, onion, cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Broiled Sirloin Steak
choice sirloin steak, cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Broiled Chicken Breast
cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Broiled Beef Patty
1/2 pound choice ground beef patty, cottage cheese, potato salad, hard boiled egg, vegetable and fruit
Johnel's Special Club
our oven roasted turkey with turkey bacon
BLT Club
classic bacon, lettuce, tomato
Ham & Cheese Club
honey baked ham with american cheese
Beef & Swiss Club
house roast beef with swiss cheese
Turkey & Bacon Club
our oven roasted turkey with bacon
Ham & Swiss Croissant
honey baked ham with swiss cheese
Tuna Salad Croissant
(sub chicken salad at no additional cost)
Roast & Corned Beef Croissant
great combo served with mozzarella
Chicken Breast Malibu
broiled chicken breast, honey baked ham, and swiss
Clubs & Croissants
Melts & Open-Faced Sandwiches
Patty Melt
choice ground beef, american cheese, grilled onions on rye bread
Roast Beef Melt
house roast beef with swiss cheese on dark rye bread
Turkey Melt
our oven roasted turkey with swiss cheese on rye bread
Tuna Melt
fresh tuna salad with american cheese on rye bread
Hot Turkey
our oven roasted turkey with cranberry sauce
Hot Veal
breaded veal cutlet
Hot Pork Tenderloin
breaded pork tenderloin
Hot Roast Beef
house roast beef
Hot Hamburger
choice ground beef
Johnel's Special
grilled onions, mushrooms, american cheese
Hamburger
classic
Cheeseburger
american cheese
Bacon Cheeseburger
hickory smoked bacon and american cheese
Mushroom
sauteed mushrooms
Olive
sliced spanish green olives
Alpine
mushrooms, bacon, and swiss cheese
Burgers
Signiture Sandwiches
Texan Special
hamburger steak, bacon, grilled onions, american cheese, on our french bread
French Dip
house roast beef on our french bread with au jus
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
choice ribeye on our french bread
Steak Mozzarella
choice ribeye, mozzarella, green pepper, onion, tomato on our french bread
Reuben
corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese served on dark rye
Philly Steak
sliced sirloin, mozzarella, green pepper, mushroom, onion on our french bread
Pork Chop
on white toast with apple sauce on the side
Spicy Chicken Supreme
breaded chicken breast, pepper jack, bacon, avocado, served on a pretzel roll
Southwest Meltdown
grilled chicken breast jalapenos, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese on texas toast
Philly Chicken
grilled chicken breast mozzarella, green pepper, mushroom on pita bread
Chicken Mozzarella
grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, green pepper, tomato, onion on our french bread
Grilled Chicken Wrap
chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, tortilla wrap
Turkey Bacon Wrap
our oven roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, mayo, tortilla wrap
Monte Cristo
classic ham and swiss on french toast
Grilled Cheese
american cheese and white bread, add ham or bacon +1.25
Fish Sandwich
atlantic cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato on a sesame bun
Tuna or Chicken Salad Sandwich
choice of wheat or white toast
BLT Sandwich
bacon, lettuce, tomato
Pacific Cod
Tilapia
Lake Perch
lightly breaded and sauteed
Seafood- Broiled & Sauteed
Fish Fry
Canadian Ocean Perch
Southern Catfish
Jumbo Shrimp
Bay Scallops
Smelt
Fisherman's Plate
ocean perch, shrimp, scallops, and smelt
Veal Parmigiana
breaded veal cutlet, meaty tomato sauce, spaghetti, toasted mozzarella
Chicken Piccatta
breaded chicken breast, egg noodles, lemon butter sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken breast, meaty tomato sauce, spaghetti, toasted mozzarella
Classic Spaghetti
meaty tomato sauce and fresh garlic bread
Pan-Fried Chicken
spaghetti pasta, broccoli, cream sauce
Mostaccioli
meaty tomato sauce, toasted mozzarella and fresh garlic bread
Pastas
Stir Fry
Chicken Stir Fry
Shrimp Stir Fry
add bay scallops +1.25
Vegetable Stir Fry
Athenian Chicken
broiled 1/2 chicken with olive oil, lemon, greek herbs and choice of potato (please allow 20 minutes)
Chicken Vesuvio
(sub boneless chicken breast at no additional cost) cut up half chicken sauteed with potatoes, white wine, garlic, and herbs
Chicken En Brochette
broiled chicken breast served over rice with roasted green peppers, onions and tomatoes
Chicken Divan
sauteed chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, broccoli and gravy served over rice
Southern Fried Chicken
classic fried chicken with a choice of potato (please allow 20 minutes)
Vineyard Chicken
breaded chicken breast, sherry wine, mushrooms, and chives served over rice
Fried Chicken Strips
four tender filets served with french fries
Chicken
Sides
Potatoes
french fries, baked potato, mashed potatoes, greek potatoes
Sauteed Mushrooms
Garlic Bread
Cottage Cheese
Apple Sauce
Small Garden Salad
Vegetable Of The Day
Rice
Greek Steak
choice 14oz skirt steak, greek seasoning, lemon juice, au jus, and choice of potato
Rib-eye
choice 16oz rib-eye steak, roasted mushroom and onion ring garnish served with au jus and choice of potato
Liver & Onions
sauteed calf liver with bacon and grilled onions
Country Fried Steak
southern classic served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and sausage gravy
Roast Sirloin
roasted and sliced sirloin served with au jus and choice of potato
Chopped Steak
12oz hamburger steak served with grilled onions, au jus, and choice of potato
Breaded Veal Cutlet
fried cutlet served with mashed potatoes and gravy
Beef
Pork
Pork Chops
two pork chops broiled to order served with your choice of potato and apple sauce
Baby Back Ribs
cooked slow and low, finished with bbq sauce served with choice of potato
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
fried cutlet served with mashed potatoes and gravy
Soft Drinks or Iced Tea
pepsi, diet pepsi, sierra mist, dr. pepper, mountain dew, lipton raspberry iced tea, tropicana lemonade, mug root beer, freshly brewed iced tea
Coffee, Tea Or Decaf
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Fruit Juices
apple, orange, cranberry, tomato
Beverages
Beer, Wine, & Spirits
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Lite
Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Rolling Rock
O'douls
Corona
Heineken
Chardonnay
White Zinfandel
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beverages And Cocktails - House Wines
Desserts
Layered Cakes
strawberry shortcake, chocolate fudge, carrot, german chocolate, chocolate chip, oreo, chocolate with cheesecake layer
Cheesecakes
strawberry, cherry, oreo, chocolate, plain
Cream pies
coconut, chocolate, banana, key lime, lemon meringue, pina colada
Fruit Pies
apple, cherry, blueberry
Tres Leches
(3 milk cake)