Absolute Cinema! The food is delicious & The people are amazing pleasant and polite . I'm bringing my business here every time .. Try the red chilaquiles with banana pancakes... You can't miss ! read more

Best breakfast burrito! Service is always awesome and has a few tables outside. Friendly and welcoming. Best salsa ever. Must get.

The servers is very slow in bringing water , drinks. Food is not prepared as usual menudo is Awful! No taste very bland. Not returning after a loyal customer for over 15 years. Prices are high l know things cost more but you are to expensive for the area. read more

clean place, really good service, good delicious I recommen it to anyone in Los Angeles

A friend of mine couldn't recommend this place enough and we were finally in town to give in a try. The staff is super friendly and sweet. Felt like such a warm greeting and all throughout the meal as well. We sat outside on the patio which was perfect. There's some seating inside as well. The menu consists of your classic diner staples along with some curve balls like chicken wings and fried catfish. They also seem to be known for their fresh juices which were very tasty. I tried the chilaquiles with chorizo and it was very good. The crisp on the chips held up, the sauce was good, my egg was cooked exactly as I asked, the beans were flavorful, and the chorizo was meaty. I will say the rice was a miss for me but other than that I enjoyed my meal. I also tried some chickens wings and their waffle. Both we soooo good. The fried on the wings is great and they're huge. I would definitely come back next time we're in LA. read more

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CJ's cafe has been in the city forever, and the food has been pretty constant, which I'm always thankful to see. I usually just place an order to go, so I'm not quite sure about the customer service, but the waffles platter with the chicken and eggs is always yummy and a reasonable price! read more

My favorite Mexican/Soul food spot close to home. I love the fried chicken wings for breakfast. French toast is good also. They also do fresh juices. Family owned and operated. Great service and nice atmosphere. read more

We wanted to explore breakfast cafe in the around. Within walking distance , we found CJ's cafe. It's a family type of restaurant. The servers are very responsive and friendly. The menu has a great variety of food. I ordered a breakfast burrito and my boyfriend had the eggs with grits. The pricing is very reasonable and we saw more and more families coming in to enjoy a good breakfast. read more

CJ’s Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We both enjoyed our breakfast here. Service was swift. Food was tasty People were extremely nice. Coffee was very good. We were there early so it was quiet. Clearly a place for family's from the neighborhood. Really good. Big menu!! read more

CJ’s Cafe - Chilaquiles with rice beans and 2 eggs over medium - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy my breakfast was at this place that I recently went to. It's busy and not quiet so don't expect that but if you're looking for good comfort food, this is the place. I had corned beef hash that had been grilled and was delicious, eggs and grits along with some fresh squeezed OJ. I would love to go back and I definitely recommend this place for their breakfast menu. read more

I love this neighborhood restaurant. Food is great...chicken wings for dinner or chorizo and eggs for breakfast. Lots of options for breakfast and dinner. Service was fast and check amount was decent. All restaurant food has gone up. I like the neighborhood vibe. Patio in front but these tables fill up on nice days. Lots of seating inside. read more

what a gem! i love the home-y vibes cj's has to offer. the chilaquiles are delicious, their food is well priced, and they have such a large array of fresh pressed juices! i also appreciate their extensive menu with regular diner classics, mexican food, and soul food. there's for sure something for everyone here! so glad i got to try this spot and it won't be my last :-) read more

CJ’s Cafe - Ham Steak & Eggs - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I am a native of the Mid-City area. CJs is a neighborhood staple. It is wonderful to see how it has grown over the years. The catfish and eggs is a winner. The chicken wings (full sized) are delicious. Their grits are cooked to perfection. The eggs are always just as you like them. When you really want to treat yourself, get one of their amazing fresh juices.. They've been doing fresh juice before all the bougie places started. The wonderful humans that work there give outstanding service. They make you feel like you are being served by family. My whole family LOVES CJs. All my friends do too. It is a must try. read more

This restaurant is a solid 4 Star in my opinion. There is parking in the back and along Pico there is street parking. Inside the restaurant has a warm traditional style diner with booths. There are a few outside tables as well. The Staff is always very welcoming and friendly. I come here maybe 3 times a year being that I live fairly close. I feel like I always have the same reaction to this place and that is that the food never really hits. I've never felt like the food is anything extraordinary. I think this place a little too expensive for some basic food. Overall it's not bad. I will still continue coming. read more

This place was hidden gem , the food was good, I got fried pork chips and eggs and it was good. U want soul food and Mexican food in one place, this is the spot. The service was good and plenty of seating and we didn't have to wait, but I went on a Monday so I'm guessing weekends do get packed. Definitely coming here again. read more

Love this diner! The sausage is the best. The servers are great. The coffee is tasty. Love the corned beef hash and their biscuits. My go-to breakfast spot. So solid. And, there's always a parking spot and a table for us. read more

Breakfast, hands down a winner. I've only been for that but the food on the menu choices sound so good! Mexican cuisine at a local LA favorite. Been around for years. Fresh squeezed juices/smoothes! Too! Oh, I'll be back! read more

CJ’s Cafe - Open - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best service. The best breakfast. My faves are the chicken wing/pancakes special and the torta de milanesa de pollo. Aaahhh mazing!!!! Carne con chile Colorado too!!!! Love CJS!!! read more

The worst place I ever ate at the service was terrible. The people were racist. They were being very rude laughing at me and my friend because we did not want to pay for food that was in edible. Overall service sucks overall atmosphere sucks people were in there gagging not liking or enjoying their food so do not recommend do not come do not eat I wish I could give it zero stars because I don't wanna rate this place at all. I hated it. read more

This place is overpriced for the service and food you get . One order of small portion of home fries 7.00 ! Very overpriced and will stop coming here . read more

The food is FIRE amazing bacon and just over all really good I get full already with one bite the service is great too the people here are amazing and the place is overall good for a morning breakfast restaurant read more

Really good food and decent pricing. We had omelets, an order of their 2222, oxtail, and fried catfish. All was delicious, with great service and excellent flavor. I would say the place needs a little bit of a face-lift. Inside and outside seating. Very friendly service and quick service. Bathrooms and restaurants need updating. but again, really great service! read more

CJ’s Cafe - the interior of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have never tried this food before, and I can't believe how great it is! We had a delicious meal, and now I'm having breakfast with my family. When we saw the check, we couldn't believe the prices. You all should come out here because if you eat here, you will definitely get your money's worth! read more

CJ’s Cafe - I'm on Keto but this omelette was delicious - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is amazing. The restroom and restaurant is always clean. You're always greeted with a big smile and it seems like the employees are genuinely happy to work here. The food on the other hand is next level. Cooked with love and fresh ingredients. I always leave with a full tummy and a smile on my face. read more

Very delicious, and flavorful food. I'm a huge fan of fish and grits. I highly recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors.

Found this spot when looking for a breakfast place near LACMA. So happy we came here! The food came out fast, hot and it was so good! They even make their own juices! Yum!! The service was amazing and the ladies were very attentive, asking if we needed another refill or if we needed anything else! We will definitely come back here when we're back in LA! read more

Just moved into the area a couple of weeks ago so this morning, Saturday, we want to try a local breakfast spot and we are both really happy that we tried CJ's. Parking was really easy, which is always a bonus. They have a parking lot in the back, but also parking on the street and the neighborhood behind are really easy. There was no wait when we arrived because we were a party of two however, parties of three and more had been waiting a little bit. Their menu is large and there are a lot of great choices both classic American dishes and Mexican breakfasts. They also serve lunch, but we only tried breakfast today. The service was very prompt, polite and they were very quick with the refills which is always huge to me. We ordered the Machaca breakfast which was delicious and filled with lots of meat, plus a side bagel, topped with avocado, and one of their specials this morning: the 2222, which was 2 Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages, and Bacon for $12. Also, their coffee is honestly really good. It's better than the coffee I get at work. I'm a huge fan of a few cups of coffee in the morning at breakfast, so it was a real highlight to me. Pricing is very fair, the flavors are terrific, the portion sizes are large, and parking was very easy. We will definitely be back many times in the future as we had a really great experience this morning. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great breakfast in a diner type of setting. read more

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We enjoyed this easy going Mexican diner. Good selection of food Mexican and American. Nice quiet place. Out of the way.

This place was amazing saw alot of stuff online about them getting robbed and feel bad they dont deserve this as a small cafe will come to support more read more

I've ordered chicken wings and waffles before they don't take feathers off the chicken, very disgusting. Today, I thought I'd give them another try... I ordered a cheeseburger to go. When I got home, I was wondering what kind of meat and cheese this is? Cheese wasn't melted. The meat didn't seem like ground beef, plus it was cold, even the French fries. That's it for me!! Won't be going back there. It used to be a good neighborhood spot many years ago. Save your money. Hoping I get my money back. read more

CJ’s Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My beau and I wanted to try something different for brunch in mid-city. Met Her and Republique were feeling played out. So we decided to venture down Pico a ways and came across CJ's with a healthy line of people outside on a Sunday morning. Neither one of us had looked at the menu. We just added our name to the list and crossed our fingers and it worked out! We were seated within 10 minutes. This place has a greasy spoon/diner-ish feel and the menu has traditional breakfast faves but also Mexican breakfast staples and soul food. I mean the table has Tapatio, regular tabasco and Franks Red Hot sauce (plus they have a homemade salsa - which I liked). I got the chicken sausage, eggs and waffle. The boyfriend got corn beef hash and eggs. They all hit the spot and we will be adding this to our rotation. Why only 4 stars? The coffee. It wasn't good. Not even with flavored creamer. Have cafe at home first. read more

Love to eat in, takeout order online its all good. The service is good. The menu has a large selection. My favorite is port chops, grits and eggs. read more

This review is wayyy overdue--CJ's can do no wrong! There's a reason they've been around so damn long. We've eaten there a handful of times now and never been let down. The service, food, and value-- all legit and consistent. CHILAQUILES! CON HUEVOS! Git in my belly!! Scrumptious as all hell and always piping hot upon arrival. My words won't do it justice, so just order it. Right now. Perfect texture, flavor, filling portion, comes with goodass rice & beans, crema AND shredded cheese, and we always get over-medium eggs which are cooked just right. Oh and it comes with a dinner roll but we get the biscuit. Been wanting to try the huevos rancheros but just can't get myself to stray from the chilaquiles. We usually couple that with a 2+2+2+2 (of course they give you an extra "2" at CJ's). Bacon, sausage (why should it be either or?), eggs (we get scrambled), and great PANCAKES! AND free decent coffee! That they very generously and attentively keep pouring every time your cup is low. We've gotten this with french toast which is pretty good, but prefer the pancakes. Do not forget a side of home fries. Yesss please, with peppers and onions. Breakfast burrito is ON POINT. The last time we ordered it though, was a bit smaller than usual. Not sure if that was a one off, or the new size. Oh well. Still solid. Just not as shareable if so. Still delicious. Got the chili cheese omelette once, just because. Never have had one and I probably won't get one again, but it wasn't bad. Corned beef hash is just aight. CHICKEN & WAFFLES. Massive wangs fried to perfection. Great batter. Best fresh as they don't reheat super well due to the breading, but juicy and amazing. And pretty huge. Great waffles. We usually go midday on weekdays for brunch, and a cozy booth is always ready for us. The owner's son is usually there to greet us with a smile. Don't forget to graciously thank the chef through the kitchen window before leaving & tip well :P Go now!!!!!! read more

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Yummmmmmmy!!! Always GREAT SERVICE AND DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Anthony, our server was wonderful and delightful with a great personality . 1. Scrambled eggs with light, buttery and fluffy, sooooooo goood. 2. Grits were not my favorite, kind of dry and heavy 3. Chicken wings are HUGE, lol, but seasoned well and delicious. I think they needed to be cooked a little longer, but that didn't stop me. Lol. CJs is always good. read more

CJ’s Cafe - Side of bacon - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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CJ's once again hits the mark with a simple soul food or southern breakfast. I had fried snapper, eggs and grits. Of course a bisquit came with the meal. This is a traditional southern breakfast and it the spot. The bisquit's were OK as they appeared store-bought instead of down-home homemade but they were acceptable. In replicating some recipe's or tradition it is best to go 100% homemade, otherwise the final product could miss the mark. Still, CJ's a solid for their array of soul food/Mexican dishes. read more

CJ’s Cafe - Red Snapper and Grits with bisquits - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service, pretty fast, super friendly staff.. A lot of food for the price.. This was my first time there and i was super impressed!! Good food and definitely will be back next time I'm in town... read more

CJ’s Cafe - Chicken Wings (3) & Eggs & potatoes - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

CJ's is undoubtedly one of the finest diner-style cafes you'll come across. Their service is impressively swift, and the menu epitomizes getting great value for your money. The servers consistently deliver top-notch service, and I've yet to encounter a single negative experience during my visits, which are frequent whenever I'm in the Pico/Robertson Culver City area. Ample parking is available both at the back and often at the front. In comparison to alternatives like Denny's and IHOP, CJ's shines brightly, leaving them in the dust. In conclusion, I enthusiastically recommend CJ's for its reasonable prices and impeccable service. Positives: Price, service Negatives: None! read more

CJ’s Cafe - Cj's/Pico Burger with Onion Rings - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite breakfast restaurant The fried chicken wings, grits, scrambled Eggs and English muffin is one of my go to breakfast plate. The catfish and bacon breakfast is also delicious. Waffles are fluffy and good, fresh squeezed juices and friendly services! A must try if you're in the mood for good food. This location offer outside sitting and there's street parking. read more

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Great food, amazing service, and a cozy vibe! My breakfast was delicious--fluffy eggs, flavorful chilaquiles, and bomb beans! Felt like home! Highly recommend for post cruda! read more

CJ’s Cafe - chilaquiles verdes - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was good in first 2x. Ordered the chilaquiles for the first time. Flavor was good, but the tortillas were way too soggy, it just became mush and blended in with the rice. Next time I went, I politely asked different waitress if they can keep the tortillas in the chilaquiles crispy because it gets mushy, by adding less salsa. That waitress got it done and the chilaquiles were good. The 3rd and last time I went, I asked for the same, with less salsa to keep crispy. This young waitress said that the cook cannot make them that way. Even after I explained to her what they did last time, she said no. No trying to talk to cook, no trying to talk to other waitress, just no. Never went back again. Don't feel the need to hassle with someone about the way I want my food(wasn't a major modification I requested, just less salsa), when I am paying for it with my hard earned money. Very happy fairly new cafe, opened across the street in this neighborhood that offers more of a variety besides a standard breakfast. read more