Blu Jam Café didn't just serve me breakfast--they served me sanity on a plate. Walking in with my 4-year-old (a tiny tornado of energy), I braced myself for the usual judgmental stares from strangers. Instead, I got smiles and a kids' menu so good it actually kept my kid busy for five whole minutes. Parenting win! Their QR code ordering system is genius. In a world where group dining can feel like herding cats, Blu Jam lets you order whenever you're ready--no waiting for Cousin Larry to decide between the omelette or pancakes. Our food showed up before the "what are you ordering?" interrogation could even begin. I went with the Hangover Breakfast, which is ironic because I wasn't hungover, just sleep-deprived. It hit all the right notes: spicy enough to wake me up and so hefty I briefly considered taking a nap right there. My kid's food? So good I didn't have to steal any (okay, just one bite). And the cherry on top? The owner personally came over to check on us. I was half-expecting a polite "please keep your child from climbing the furniture," but no, she was genuinely kind and made sure we were taken care of. This place somehow made me feel like a rockstar parent, which doesn't happen often. If you're looking for a place with great food, stellar service, and a surprisingly high tolerance for tiny humans with big energy, Blu Jam Café is your new breakfast HQ. Just don't ask for a nap spot--they've got limits. read more

Blu Jam is a vegan friendly breakfast/lunch restaurant in Santa Monica. It's more toward Westwood than the beach. The first thing I noticed was the casual, very SoCal, atmosphere of the restaurant. I walked in and it was a seat yourself vibe with minimal staff. You order via your phone through their menu which you can get via a QR Code on every table. And you pay upfront on your phone as you place your order, on your phone. It took a bit of time to get the basics, like water and such, as there are hardly anyone working in the dinning room. But when they did show up, the waiter was friendly and got us what we needed fast. They food takes about ten minutes to come out. Everything was pretty good. Nothing bad, but everything was standard and tasted decent. Not mind blowing, but good. The prices were definitely on the higher end. But again, not too high. Quick note: park in the underground garage behind the restaurant. They will validate. Also, you can try to get street parking, which I got. It's a dollar an hour on the street. read more

Got the rio chicken sandwich there, it was yummy. OJ was fresh and great. Nice music in background and great staff.

I've never been to this location and I went to the one in Hollywood 15 or 20 years ago. The manager RICKY is exceptional. She is why we would come back if the food wasn't so great but turns out we'll come back for the Food and Ricky! RICKY manages the place like she owns it in the very best way. Fantastic vegan options! French toast out of this world.!!! read more

Absolutely the best breakfast I have had in quite a while! Fresh and flavorful. It was like eating art. It's obvious the chefs care about what goes out. I highly recommend the rose matcha latte! We had no problems with service nor minded paying when we ordered. It was a very relaxing meal, leaving us all very satisfied! read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Savory = Italian Breakfast Sweet = Apple pie crepes Drink = Light, aromatic Rose Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their famous cornflake-crusted French toast is worth all the hype. It's one of the dishes that has been on my must-try list of things to eat in LA and I'm glad I finally got to try it. I was expecting a sloppy mess, but the coating adheres well due to the way they prepare it. The slices also stay crunchy even when they've cooled off a bunch. Dip it in their vanilla bean sauce, which provides the perfect finish without being too sweet. Don't ask for regular maple syrup, as they explicitly state on the menu they won't give it to you. Take their advice, because it would be a shame to drown it in syrup. The portion is big enough to share with 1-2 other people. We also ordered an omelette and drinks, and everything was great. The omelette came with choice of toast and a side of their signature blu(e) jam. Despite being signature, I found the jam to have a funky, off flavor and wouldn't get it again. This is a fast casual set up, an order-at-counter, take-a-number, and then find-your-own-seat sort of place. Or find your seat first, then order at your table using a QR code at your table and they bring out your food. This place gets busy, so I highly recommend using the Yelp Waitlist feature which lets you stand in virtual line even before you're at the restaurant. Don't miss out on the free parking in the attached garage off the side street. read more

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This place is literally so incredible and I'm so glad that I was finally able to find and try it. I've been here twice and every time the food didn't disappoint and the service was pretty nice. The only thing is I wish parking wasn't so bad but that's LA for you lol. read more

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On a family vacation looking for a good breakfast spot and came across blue jam cafe. A Black jazz inspired restaurant. The service was excellent, food came within a timely matter. A convenient system in ordering food, as all of their deliveries are fresh same day. All of their food is organic and made amazingly delicious. The churro french toast is a great recommendation or the crunch French toast. Not a need for syrup as they have this amazing vanilla bean drizzle. This food was by far an 11/10, would definitely recommend read more

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Had to go to the Italian consulate and when we came out, we were starving. Decided to try Blu Jam Cafe right down the block and we were so impressed! Absolutely excellent salads, we had the SW salad and the spinach salad. Both were done to perfection, every bite was delicious! Wish they were in South OC! read more

Big bright open space great for breakfast brunch and lunch open 9am-3pm Jump on the Yelp waitlist and avoid the extra wait time of you can Food is plentiful delicious and presented beautifully with a great selection of lunch and brunch standards We had the Texmex tofu scramble, a huge plate and delicious and the California omelette , probably one of the best versions I've had in a long time Coffee is first class and try the sourdough and jam there is a hint of something on the jam , lavender maybe (?) it's subtle but it's fantastic Great service and well priced for the overall quality Street parking is what it is and a bit of a lottery although there looked to be underground parking of the building You order from the QR code scanned into your phone which is easy and efficient enough as well Good spot that we would be happy to return to read more

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SERVICE IS NOT THEIR JAM Dropped by here after fasting for a medical appointment, so I was ravenous when I arrived. Wasn't thrilled to see they don't accept cash, though I understand it makes it easier for the owners to track sales. A sign instructed me to seat myself, so I did. There were plenty of employees not servicing the customers, but not one of them came to my table. Finally, I asked a sullen woman in a black Astroworld hoodie for a menu. More time flew by, and no one took my order. Frustrated, I went up to the cash register to order. If I hadn't been so hungry, I would have left! I guess the manager could tell I was annoyed because she came over and offered me some mint water. I loved how they gave me a beautiful pitcher of it. What a nice twist on lemon water. Surprisingly, my Blu Jam Benedict ($16.95) - poached eggs on an English muffin with Black Forest ham, smoked bacon and hollandaise sauce, accompanied by grilled potatoes - showed up super fast! The bacon was overcooked, but my breakfast was still delicious. Plus, I liked the pretty and tasty added chives that graced the top of the eggs. The friendly manager was very attentive and seemed to knew some of the regulars. She even gave everyone complimentary ginger shots that were fantastic! If it weren't for her, I would NEVER come here again. All of this automated QR crap sucks. I had to go up to the cash register to pay my bill; otherwise, it would have taken forever. The interior of this place is roomy and attractive, but that one employee was a millennial mess. If you don't want to be of service, please don't work in the service industry. Fortunately, there are plenty of other breakfast options in the area. This place left me Blu. It would have been my jam if people were friendlier when I arrived. read more

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Stumbled across this place on Wilshire. Interesting set up as you don't order by waiter it's all on the iPad. Not bad but if you have questions or modifications you have to track down a waiter. We got the eggs benefit and the omelette which were both generous portions! Very good just a bit expensive. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really gooooooood!!!! Very solid breakfast place. The atmosphere at this Blu Jam is a lot better than the one on Melrose. They may have a long wait on weekends but they have a Yelp checkin wait list so make sure you join that. It is street parking but when we went on Sunday and the meter was free. However make sure you check and read all signs! They have an outdoor patio and it is dog friendly. It can get cold and breezy so make sure to bring a jacket. You order/pay online and they bring the food to you. I got the breakfast carbonara. My husband got the chicken quesadilla. Both are DELICIOUS and highly recommend. Super tasty and hits the breakfast spot. Portions are good but not super filling. Afterwards, make sure you walk over to Paderia and get some egg tarts (see my other review). read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for brunch and got the crunchy French toast and the Norwegian Benedict. I really liked the unique twist on traditional French toast, with its perfectly crunchy exterior and soft interior. The sweet cream sauce was a delightful complement to the dish, giving it a nice balance of sweet & savory. I was surprised by the generous portion size as well. On the other hand, the Norwegian Benedict didn't quite meet my expectations. There was very little salmon, and the muffin seemed a bit on the soggy side. While the potatoes were fried nicely, I found the portion size to be a bit overwhelming. The service was unfortunately quite slow. Our food took over 30 minutes to arrive after placing the order. Still giving this place a 4-star because the crunchy french toast was truly amazing. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Norwegian Benedict (top) and Crunchy French toast (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been here for boozy brunch and also breakfast with family. Both have been enjoyable experiences. The last time I went they had not only a menu site but you paid directly through the app as well. The waiter didn't take our order, we just put our table number in the app. It's a pretty large restaurant that expanded its outdoing dining and it gets very busy so I think sometimes the staff can get overwhelmed and service can be a little underwhelming, but the food is delicious...ESPECIALLY the JAM. Do they sell it in jars?! This is one of the few places I actually will eat the toast and jam. I am also a big fan of the salmon hash and we normally get the French toast for the table. I can't comment on their lunch menu as I've never been for lunch. Definitely a goto place in the area, just keep in mind how busy there is and that there can be a wait. I heard they recently started a Yelp waitlist which is nice! :) read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Steak hash Breakfast burrito Crunchy French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service is literally nonexistent. What a joke you order via QR code and are forced to tip. Tip for what? No one even so much as filled a water glass or asked if I needed anything. Coffee came long after the food and I paid 30.00 a coffee/2eggs/toast. Couldn't even get a napkin! Unfortunate as the menu is quite nice. read more

If there was an award for perfect poached eggs, Blue Jam Cafe would be the recipient. Each egg dish oozed with golden goodness. I had the Breakfast Cabonara, the Norwegian Eggs Benedict, the Salmon Hash and the French toast. Only giving 3 stars today for the service. When you are seated you are instructed to scan the menu with your phone, order from your phone, and pay from your phone. When the food is ready, they bring it to the table. In the meantime while you're waiting for your food, there is absolutely no service. I had to walk to the front of the restaurant with empty water bottles to ask for more water for the table. For about 45 minutes we had nothing to drink, not even the coffee or the orange juice we had ordered. Finally we got tired of waiting, hoping the coffee would be brought out soon and got up and asked for it. Shortly there after, the food arrived. The coffee and juice should have been brought after the order was received in my opinion. The food was okay, service not so much. read more

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Great spot! We checked in on Yelp ~10 min before we arrived and were seated immediately. Went on a Saturday at 11am. The waitress was so nice! She brought us complimentary French churros and ginger shots. Service was 5/5, super fast. You order on the website and it came out within 15 minutes. For meals, we got the shakshuka, powerhouse, and eggwich. The portions were all huge! I think all the food was pretty solid. read more

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Great service, coffee and food - this ringer is manager who runs the front on weekdays: the relaxed, warm friendliness you want from a local spot. We will definitely be back read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Benedict and Shakshuka, oat milk vanilla latte and cappuccino. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered from Blu Jam last week for a delivery order that was $56 for just me. I decided it was probably fine to splurge but the uber driver delivered the wrong order and then refused to come back to my house to pick it up and take it back. I've been contacting Blu Jam for the past week to get my $56 dollars refunded and no one is contacting me back from corporate team. They don't have a live person answering the phone so you can't report a screw up. I'm sure other people experienced the same from ordering delivery from here and just gave up. Do NOT ORDER TAKEOUT FROM BLU JAM. CORPORATE DOES NOT ANSWER CALLS OR EMAILS. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY IF YOU GET THE WRONG ORDER. read more

Blu Jam Cafe is one of my favorite brunch franchises in California, and this location is as good as every other Blu Jam Cafes. I appreciate that you can scan and order everything online, which makes it effortless and contactless; I don't have to wait and grab a server to request things. Although they are known for their French toast, I would totally recommend the huevos rancheros. It has such amazing flavor and texture. Each bite is so satisfying in every way! I also love their fried diced potatoes. It's definitely addicting. Parking is available inside the garage, but validation is only up to a certain amount of time. read more

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Great food. The manager is Hands on. Great service and great environment. I come. From San Diego just to enjoy the food. Well done. read more

The staff at Blu Jam Cafe was super nice and brought a bowl of water for our dog while we ate on their open air patio! My girl really really liked her Soy Chorizo Veggie Wrap. The meals came with seasoned and diced potatoes which were a cool side that I rarely see. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Burger and wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came around 10am for brunch, it was absolutely wonderful. Ricky attended to us and she is the sweetest most attentive, special person, and I just absolutely love her. The food was excellent! I had the California omelet and it was very delish and great sized! My spouse had the eggwich and it is great stuff! The inside is great, but we chose the patio for some fresh air and it was excellent! They brought us the bottle service mimosa in a cute wine ice bucket, excellent presentation! She loves and takes care of her veterans also, and that's always appreciated! Wonderful staff all around DEFINITELY COME! read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Fancy bottle service outside! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unfortunately, my experience at this location was not the best First off, I wasn't properly greeted upon arrival. When I sat myself at the bar, I wasn't approached by any servers to bring me or offer any water/drinks for probably 10-15mins. I ordered the bfast sandwich and it was very disappointing. It had the thinnest spread of avocado I've ever seen in my life, it was barely noticeable physically and taste wise. It was mediocre to say the very least. I could've made it at home - possibly even a better one. The bacon bits seemed old and over cooked or recooked. Copped up and thrown randomly in there, not evenly distributed. The potatoes were also cold. I was only given ONE napkin. I was never checked up on and it was so hard to get anyone's attention to ask for another one. I decided to just go use the restroom to wash the yolk off my hands instead. Will not be returning to this location, ever. read more

This place has delicious food, quick service time, and a very individualistic take on ordering. You order on the website for yourself and pay first. This is great if you're coming here with a group and don't want to deal with Venmoing each other later on! I ordered the crunchy french toast and it was absolutely delicious. It was very decadent and filling, and I couldn't even finish it. I had to get a to-go box. It's crunchy, and sweet (and if you even want it more sweet, you can dip it in what seems like sweetened condensed milk! Although I would recommend against this because it'll be too sweet!). The berries were also very yummy. My boyfriend got the "Simply Eggs" dish and had no complaints except that the potatoes were cut very small. And this made it hard to eat. I felt like the drinks were kinda pricy. It was about $8 for an iced latte... It was good, but not sure if it was $8 good. Parking around this area can be tough but that's not exclusive to this location. It's all metered parking. Overall, solid brunch place and I'd come back! read more

Blu Jam Cafe - crunchy french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Not the biggest fan, I had higher expectations. It's pretty standard brunch, but nothing too noteworthy about it

Fabulous experience. Came here for pre-4th of July brunch. Was greeted by a charming Rikki who was genuine, sweet, and steered us right with her yummy recommendations -- eggs benedict, California omelette, and crunchy French toast. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed what we could eat of the generous portions and happy that we'll be able to enjoy again tomorrow. Space is open, bright, and relaxing. Could not ask for better start to the day. Can't wait to come back. Ohh, parking validation is a big + read more

Not great. First off, I'm not a fan of the no waiter/waitress setup. Since I read some Yelp reviews I expected this, but I was disappointed by how long it took for us to get our americanos and food after ordering via our phone and the fact that even though each table has a number assigned to it the servers were wandering around with food looking for the right table. Another bad thing, the coffee is $7!!! That's outrageous and there should be a cheaper option if one simply wants coffee and not single-origin coffee. I don't even think they have coffee refills for that price! Pro, I liked that they had the option to add extra vanilla sauce to the French toast at no charge. The sauce complimented the French Toast well, but the French Toast was overall just good, not great. Note that they do not have syrup. I don't like syrup so I didn't care but I do find it odd they specifically point out on their menu that they have a no syrup policy. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spacious brunch spot with plenty of natural light! All ordering is done electronically. After you scan the QR code, you select what you want to order and pay online. Crunchy French Toast ($15.95) - Their signature dish! It came out minutes after ordering. I'm not a fan of corn flakes, but wanted to give their most popular dish a try. The vanilla bean sauce was a nice touch and made the French toast a bit softer. I definitely prefer fluffy French toast over crunchy, so if you're in the same boat, I'd skip this. Norwegian Benedict ($17.95) - The eggs benedict was decent, but nothing special. I was really disappointed in the poached egg since it was overcooked and not runny at all. I loved the grilled potatoes though! I appreciated that they were cut into tiny pieces since it enhanced the flavor. Overall, a bit overrated as there are better brunch spots in the area. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Another fine brunch with my friends. Two of us got steak hash and another got the Norwegian Benedict. As good as always read more

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Blu Jam Cafe is an okay place if you're really craving brunch. When walking in, everything's basically self-serve. You sit at an open table and order using a QR code with minimal interaction from the staff. There are a lot of windows inside and looks great in pictures! My friend and I got the Blu Jam Benedict and the Crunchy French Toast, but they weren't amazing. My favorite parts were the vanilla bean sauce and fresh fruit that came with the french toast. read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Blu Jam Benedict and Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing as always. I'll say it again, this is my favorite meal. The staff here is so friendly. Food came out fast and hot during Sunday brunch. Generous portions. Lovely ambiance. This continues to be my favorite restaurant. read more

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What happened to the Yelp wait list? Without it, I'm off to other spots that still use it! The Yelp wait list impacts where we choose to go! I will always love Blu Jam potatoes and the Art of Tea! read more

We came here for Sunday brunch to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We went on the Yelp Waitlist which was a great timesaver and we were able to coordinate our time with our party since everyone was coming from different locations! We started with the Crunchy French Toast and French Toast Churros to share. They were both very tasty, but I preferred the Crunchy French Toast. For my entree, I got the Blu Jam Benedict and I also got a cappucino. The portion was very generous and it also came with home fries. I could only finish half of my dish, but it was very good. Others in my party got the Rancheros, Migas, Breakfast Pasta, and the Norwegian Benedict. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We definitely will be coming back again soon. Parking is on the street, but on a Sunday, there was no problem finding a space. read more

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Was here this past Sunday. I arrived around 1230pm and they close at 2. The restaurant had plenty customers. This is the first place I see that allows non-service dogs INDOORS. I was in a large group and it was odd that they vax carded some guests but not all. You order through QR code and pay this way. Food came out instantly. I ordered the steak hash. I thought it was ok... I added a little salt. I really liked the jam that came with my toast- not sure what kind it was. It was a dark purple so maybe berries mix ? Blueberry / grape ? Lol.. Blu Jam is their name I was able to try 2 types of French toasts... Sorry no pics but both delicious. They have a small outdoor patio. I would be curious to return and try more from the menu! Wish there was a closer location to me! read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Steak hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was delicious and huge portions. You order and pay on a QR code which was pretty efficient. The restaurant was slightly echo-y but it was crowded and loud. read more

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I have been here 3 times and I haven't ever had a good experience. I've ordered something different every time and have never been overly impressed with any of the menu items. Tried making reservation once and we couldn't get a seat for 45 past the reservation time. I personally don't need to come back to this restaurant. read more

I was just looking for anywhere on my route for chilaquiles...As soon as we sat the service was great, the place is clean, and the food was insane. Great portions, too. 10/10 will go again, and will try their other spots. read more

Had Blu Jam Cafe for brunch this morning, and it was delicious. We ordered the vegan Tex Mex tofu, a side of overeasy eggs, and a breakfast burrito. These were some of the best little breakfast potatoes I had. The flavors were delicious and textures were yummy. Their serving sizes are HUGE too. Could have easily bought 1 entree and been full between two people. I loved that they had a very diverse menu i.e. the classic breakfast favorites, but also a good amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Note that this isn't your 'aesthetic' brunch spot but they don't try to be - really just a good breakfast joint with quality food and great service. Can't wait to come back! read more

Blu Jam Cafe - Spicy Vegan Tex Mex Tofu Hash & Breakfast Burrito with a side of eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California