My wife and I had lunch there this past Friday. The food and service were amazingly good. I had the Jalapeño Popper. My wife had the Salisbury Steak. Both really tasty. read more

The food is country cooking at its finest. But it's inscrutably chaotic to get seated during the lunch rush, because the place sprawls and it is seat-yourself. So you have to go prospecting for a table or bung up at the front door waiting for a table to open in the front room -- and there are at least three rooms. Once seated, the service is friendly, the iced tea bottomless, and there are daily specials, including rotating desserts. We had the Coca-Cola cake: it did not disappoint! Lunch was chicken fried steak and chicken tenders, both well seasoned and tender, with sweet potato casserole and fried okra. read more

This was a great find! Husband ordered the beef tips which was the special for the day and I decided on the 3 pc. catfish. It was one of the best home style meals we've had. The servings were generous especially the beef tips with large chunks of meat. You can most likely find good catfish restaurants around but it's very difficult to find good sides and their sides were excellent! We had fried okra, coleslaw, turnips greens, cucumber salad, Lima beans, pickled green tomatoes and all fresh and delicious! The hush puppies were soft and they had the best cornbread as well. We were so full so we decided to get the coconut pie and custard pie to go to enjoy later. They were busy but service was fast and the waitress attentive and friendly. The restaurant building and parking lot could use an update but it's also part of its small town charm. They are only open for breakfast and lunch but who wants to be in that area and location after dark anyway? Definitely will come back and try their burgers. Saw several people enjoying their burgers! read more

I went with a friend who frequently dines at BJs Market Cafe. It was lunch time and very crowded but still received quick service. The food was very good and lots of selections. The waitress was very courteous and helpful. I will definitely go back again soon ! read more

Great breakfast and service! My Philly cheesesteak omelette was presented quite well with all the adornments .

The food, with the exception of the greens, wasn't great. Everything was cold. Our waitress forgot to bring part of our food, and we finally had to ask another waitress to bring it. She didn't offer refills on our drinks or ask if we wanted desert. She just slapped the ticket on our table in passing. We left a nice tip, but now wish we hadn't. We are not likely to go back. read more

Really good food, the service is excellent. Was too busy eating to get a picture. Will definitely be back and may be able to correct that

Easy 0.4 off I40, Exit 157 tucked in back of a long pothole filled industrial parking lot, past their garden center on the right. Look for the bright orange yellow? Bjs marker sign off Jacksonville Hwy /161. Homemades here: bkfast sausage or smoked, cream & custard pies, and coca cola cake! We stopped for brekkie but really wish I listened to my inner green goddess and had lunch for the farm fresh veggie options, purple hull peas, greens, squash, corn & okra..next time as hubby always proclaims haha. Yes, will pin BJs for exactly that, next time thru Little Rock...maybe 5-10yrs lol. He loved his pork chop and grits breakfast. I think it was as much for the nostalgic vibe and grits, not a standard west coast menu option, than being unusual or oustanding though the 2 thin cut, nicely seasoned Pork chops and sunny eggs obviously performed nicely :D. Bologna also an option for meat, never seen that before! My 2 turkey sausage, came out as patties and tasted like pork, tasty but unsure haha and wasn't up for challenging, just trying to be somewhat healthier, hence poached eggs. Opted for biscuit and gravy tho...yah not healthy but its the South y@ll ;) and toast at roadsides are typically shelf cotton without much toothy whole grain anyway and Smuckers and Heinz jams served. Coffee and tea were sysco type staples, warm and fine. BJs was a great stop would of liked to use the outdoor booths for Covid. We spread out into the 2nd dining room to limit contact in busier main room, as they said no service to the booths unsure why...maybe short on staff but 2 servers, 2 helpers, a checker and its outside a door? Server was pleasant, efficient, checked on us a couple of times and check before asking. Fuel in the belly, fuel in the car around the corner, good to go! read more

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Great service and my breakfast was cooked perfectly. Inside is everything you remember from the old home family dinner we grew up with. Even the table of guys that all ways meet up every morning. Make sure to give them a try. read more

The soup has never disappointed sandwich's are good also. The chef / cook is very attentive. The store is quaint with lots to look at.

Ok. So if you've found this place and aren't a local- congrats. You'll find the place filled with wonderful, warm hearted and smiling veterans and others in their golden years. Each eating some simple- yet delicious- plate of home style cooking. Don't expect avocado toast or quinoa!! Most diners don't even look at the menu because the servers already know what they want. If you are making the trip here, order anything you like. But I do recommend striking up a conversation with the group of seven 80 yr old men at the adjacent table. You might just make new friends. read more

I drove to BJ's today to have the Chicken spaghetti. Upon receiving my meal, I realized there was no chicken in the "chicken spaghetti". I pointed this disappointing issue out to the waitress. She looked at me and another waitress with a confused look. The other waitress stated she had received comments and complaints regarding the same dish. The waitress did not say she was sorry nor did she offer to comp the meal or reduce the price. I then spoke with the owner, who was at the cash register. She too appeared confused but was clearly not concerned about my issues and disappointment with the meal. This place is a true dump. The stools and chairs are falling apart and the cafe has not been updated in many years. NEVER AGAIN! read more

The food was good, very friendly people and great service we will definitely look forward to stopping in again.

Second time visiting here and loved it! Great food, fast service, great price! I ordered the lunch plate special with 3 sides: chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, fried squash, and cucumber salad. I had so much food for 2 meals! The fried squash was homemade and delicious. My family loved all of their meals as well. read more

This place is out of the way and when we drove in we weren't sure directions were correct! Then we saw a lot of cars at the back. It is a long building with at least 3 dining areas and it was packed for lunch! We were able to get a table and the food was great! I had the catfish sandwich (minus the bun) with fried okra, so very good! Very basic decor, looks like it had been there a long time. Would definitely go back! read more

Catfish today. The best! Big pieces, great Cole slaw, & left with A piece of coconut pie! And Callie was the best server! read more

We enjoy coming down here for a good, "home cooked" meal. This is definitely one of those places where you feel like family. Their menu changes regularly. This is so nice because you know it is fresh. The service is wonderful. They are a team and help cover one another. read more

Food is good with excellent service Quickly served and they remember the customers. A good place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Best plate lunch in town. Pot Roast is to die for...Fabulous home cooking. Reasonably priced

Good eating, good service....it is one of a kind type restaurant with good hearty food!

Friday night dinner!! Friday special is fish and the food is great!! Always good food, device and great homemade desserts!! One of our favorites for sure. read more

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The food was good. We went in about an hour before they closed and it was busy, but no waiting. The service was good and I could tell that they had several regular customers because of the greetings that were being exchanged among people. The prices were about right for the times we are living in. I enjoyed the chicken fried stake, onion rings and cajun fries. But the gravy (served in a small separate bowl) was not the least bit warm. I felt that most of the food could have been warmer, but this could have just been my own tastes involved with that issue. Do I recommend it, yes. It certainly was better and easier than my cooking. Very friendly. Thank you. read more

This place has excellent food but service is a bit sketchy at times. We have eaten here for many years as have all the locals. Great breakfast too. The servers are friendly and reserve their sections for their regulars. If they get your order wrong, they always make it right. I love the Egg Cust read more

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Great find thanks to Yelp! Super friendly staff. Lots of traditional southern food. I tried the salt meat. Wow. Don't get if you have heart disease but man was it good! Also who ever heard of chocolate gravy for your biscuit! read more

Catfish are so good. Sweet potato casserole is wonderful. Coconut pie is delightful. Great place for lunch and you can get fresh produce next door at the market. read more

went there Monday 30 Dec. 2019 for lunch, ordered pork chop dinner, my wife had the meatloaf plate. 20 minutes later got our food, it was so cold it taste like it was pulled straight from the fridge without nuking it. worst meal I ever had. the waitress was to occupied taking care of her regular customers, she served them first even though they ordered ten minutes after we did. read more

Definitely kind of a out of the way place but I have to say breakfast was great. Portions were generous and the service was excellent.

My husband and I kept hearing about this place, so we decided to go. It's definitely a dive which didn't bother us, but I thought the food was just okay. Everything we tried was under seasoned. We had the fried chicken and the hamburger steak. We love country food, but I'm not sure we'll come back here. Our waitress was really sweet though. read more

Finally had a chance to pop in here for some breakfast with the fam bam. Little local neighborhood cafe, tucked away in a very random part of town and area. I ordered the biscuit and gravy with a side of bacon. The biscuit was great, the bacon was delicious-nice and salty. I thought the gravy was bland, I've had much better. I would def get the biscuit by itself next time and pair it with butter and jelly. I still ate the entire thing, no reason to waste food! My husband is so annoyed that I didn't love the gravy, he said it was very good! (He needs to write his own reviews) Hunie got the fried pork chop plate. The breading with delicious. The pork cut had tons of fat but it had some good meaty parts too. Our two year old loved eating off our plates and we ordered him a side of toast and 1 scrambled egg. Their pies here are really the standouts. We have had the egg custard and pb pies. Our Waitress was nice, she was very kind to our little one and was sincere when she realized we didn't get a side of our hash browns. Get there early to beat the crowds, they do have high chairs for the Little's. read more

If I could give zero starts I would. I asked for my catfish to be extra crispy & I told her it was a texture thing. Then I ordered from the normal menu. I pointed out that she had over charged me. She took it to woman that was standing at the register & she said that it wasn't part of the special I explained to her I didn't order of the special. So really truly it isn't a special when your charging extra. I will stick with my normal catfish place. read more

An amazing diner in the middle of nowhere. Standard diner fare but excellently done. Friendly and fast service. Cheap prices but good quantities. It's definitely worth hunting this place out. read more

BJ's has awesome southern home cooked daily lunch specials. The breakfast is wonderful. You won't find better home made pies. read more

Love this place and try to go every Saturday. So far, I have greatly enjoyed every dish from the specials, excluding the lasagna. It was alright, but the overwhelming flavor was bell pepper. The homemade sausage is delicious, choose that over the regular sausage. If we sleep in and go for lunch, the hamburger steak or fried pork chops are always a fave. The open face is my favorite, but hard to catch. I don't eat seafood, but my husband does and he says the hush puppy shrimp is excellent. He also enjoys the catfish. The homemade pies are fantastic, and I particularly enjoy the coconut. Definitely ask for some rolls before or with your meal. You won't be disappointed. Then, check out the fresh produce next door. The tomatoes are amazing when you are looking for them in season. read more

Family friendly, but also a local magnet for local service professionals. Good eats quick, cause they know your on a schedule. If you eat there more than once, don't be surprised if they know you by name. read more

This is where the locals eat . If you want fat back they have it on the menu. eggs any which way . country meals at lunch with dressing and vegetables made the right way . fresh cakes pies rolls and cornbread too tea the way its supposed to be sweet or u sweet . pre order large to go items available whole cakes and pies . the waitresses call you sweetie and pamper you . its like going to mamaws again. love it! read more

Very good food at a very fair price. Good home country cooking! Nice portion, good taste and several daily specials. Chicken fried steak was good, but have had better. Mashed potatoes and purple hull peas were very good. Coconut pie was also good, but there is better. Service was very good, fast and friendly. A good 4 star or better, but not to 5 star this visit! read more

I visited BJ's Market Cafe for my second visit today. I'm really waffling whether to give it 4 or 5 stars because it is really good food, yet I can't say it's "as good as it gets." My first visit here a couple of months ago was for lunch. Lunch was excellent; their chicken and dumplins were the best I've had at a restaurant, and the sides were awesome, too. The only negative about that experience was that I wasn't completely satisfied with the portion size. Granted, I'm a big guy and I eat a lot, so maybe the lunch portion was adequate for a normal person, but I just thought the portions were smaller than a similarly priced portion at CrackerBarrel. My second visit this morning was for breakfast, and it was excellent as well. I had their extraordinary sausage, which were nice, big patties perfectly cooked and just a tad spicy. The eggs were good, and the hash browns were better than average. I was craving biscuits and gravy, which led to my only disappointment. Although the gravy was good, it was served cold, which was kind of a bummer. The restaurant itself is quaint and non-pretentious. It's time to upgrade their dinnerware, though, as they serve their meals on those cheap, flimsy plastic platters that Bonanza used for their Freshtastics Food Bars in the 80s. Still, this is ALMOST a 5 star experience, and I'll definitely go back soon. read more