JiMichael's

ADDRESS: 13039 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, across from Banner Boswell Medical Center, between Thunderbird Boulevard and Grand Avenue.

PHONE NUMBER: 623-583-1555.

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

OWNER: Andreas Macrides.

CUISINE: Family diner specializing in homestyle cooking.

SEATS: 185.

OPEN SINCE: 1994.

SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE: Two homemade soups daily; full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

POPULAR BREAKFAST: Two eggs, hash browns, toast and jelly and bacon or sausage for $3.95; pancakes; waffles; crepes.

POPULAR LUNCH ENTRÉE: Grilled Reuben; pastrami; gyros.

POPULAR DINNER ENTRÉE: Grilled catfish fillet; chicken fried steak; liver and onions.

POPULAR DESSERT: Homemade fruit and cream pies; baklava.

AVAILABLE FOR: Dine in, take out, reservations for parties of five or more.

PRICE RANGE: Breakfast from $3.95, lunch from $4.95 and dinner from $5.95.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: All dinners include salad bar, soup and dessert. Fish fry is available Wednesday and Friday and includes all-you can-eat cod, soup, salad bar and dessert for $8.95. A seniors menu and kids menu are available. The restaurant uses all trans fat-free oils and does not use MSG.

UNIQUE TIDBITS: The name of the restaurant came from the original owner, whose sons were named Jim and Michael. The salad bar is stocked fresh daily. Satellite television and free wi-fi also are available.

FUTURE PLANS: In February, the owner signed a 25-year lease and has begun remodeling the outside, complete with a new roof and paint. In the fall, interior remodeling will begin. Future plans include a liquor license and outdoor seating. "We're here to stay," Macrides said. "It's been a pleasure serving Sun City for 15 years, and we look forward to serving the community for another 25."

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