What a cute nostalgic place - Had a wonderful breakfast here and the reviews are right the home fries are excellent. Great coffee and great service. Would come here again if in the area. I had looked up breakfast in the area that was close to Mercy Hospital and CJ's came up. It is on a corner of the block. read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Cute little mom and pop place. Unfortunately our two stack of pancakes were not cooked all the way through in the middle. Because we started eating then from the edges, when we sent them back, they only brought us back one pancake. The eggs were certainly cooked better and not bad. The breakfasts are reasonably priced, but the prices high if you are ordering any sides. Three bucks for an English muffin, four bucks for pickles, three bucks for brown gravy, etc. read more

I passed this place my for half my life. Thought I. should give it a try. I should have left it up to my imagination, because it was not good. The server or bus woman we had acted like she didn't want us there. No one seemed to really care the place was also dirty. The food wasn't good either. I didn't think someone can mess up a grilled cheese but they managed to do so. No one checked on the table after they dropped the food. All around poor service poor food. read more

Local Gem, hope it never closes. Quick service, good food, fair prices. I wish these type of places would come back to more locations. I am a big fan of the "luncheonette"! read more

Step it up the home fries were not tasty at all and they don't give you much and I have cornbeef which upset my stomach immediately. It's would be nice place if they get updated. I love old school but when it comes to food,the better it is the more customers you get step your game up buddy or you might be out of business. Each one teach one, PS I only said this because I want you to get better, and not to be harmful, we need your community diner if they serve good food. read more

If you're looking for a really solid coffee shop / diner, you've found it. It has that old school feeling, but kept up to date and super clean. I sat at the counter, and there are quite a few tables and booths around. It's fairly busy on a Sunday morning without getting too wild or overwhelming. Just folks coming in and out of their regular neighborhood place. The staff is super welcoming, attentive, and quick, always offering to top up a coffee or refill a water. They handled the busyness expertly, without stumbling or stress. I got the two eggs with bacon and potatoes, all perfectly cooked. The coffee was exactly what you'd expect, with no complaints. Definitely coming back here for more. read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Two eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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It's been a while since I came here. I usually really enjoyed this spot. Found out today a few years ago it was sold to a new owner. I ordered a egg white omelette with cheddar, onions, mushrooms and spinach. Plus an iced coffee. The food just didn't taste as good as it used to. They had more staff there than I've ever seen before and yet not a single person checked on me. No one asked how the food was, if I needed a refill, if I wanted anything else. Before the people working would do these things and made the visit more pleasant. Anyway, I go to checkout and my bill was $23 ... Honestly, I didn't think anything of it. Paid cash left a tip. Half way going to my next destination I realized I was over charged for mediocre food and service. Not a good way to start the day... read more

What a great breakfast dive. Makes me feel like I'm in NYC at a coffee shop, which is the vibe I assume they were going for. It worked! The food is all good. The servings generous. The service polite. And the prices very reasonable. Note that it can get quite busy on weekends. read more

This is an old school coffee shop in Rockville Centre. The staff are super friendly. They are known for their bacon which is delicious. We stopped in for a quick bite. Food amazing and was affordable. Their split pea soup was to die for. I'll be thinking about it all week read more

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Nice casual breakfast spot. Service was readily available and lots of locals which is always a good sign. The place is small but bustling on a Monday morning. I will be back! Good traditional breakfast places in the area are not easy to find! read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - My almost fully devoured breakfast, with perfect eggs and Turkey sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Popped in here for brunch with my son because we were in the area I love the way the place is decorated. I love the quirky sings and the checkered tables. It's a bit like stepping into a time capsule which was cute The food wasn't overwhelmingly good nor underwhelming either. The burger tasted like a regular burger should taste. It wasn't dry or overcooked though. Eggs tasted like eggs I enjoyed the nostalgic memories this place evoked Point to note: If you pay with a credit card you are charged more but it's not much. There's no way I was going to lose 5 points per dollar dining out points though so I acquiesced to this annoying charge read more

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I often take out eggs sandwiches, tuna sandwiches and pancakes. I'm usually on the run, thus not eating there. Food is very good, fresh and delicious pancakes - not the yellow colored type at diners. Have no hesitation in recommending. read more

Loved the breakfast at CJ's and the feel of a small town laidback restaurant! I went here on an otherwise lazy Sunday morning in the summer and enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes that had me reminiscing my childhood days, and a refreshing berry smoothie! The service was fast and our server was happy to chat with us. It was truly the perfect summer day with tasty food and great energy! Looking forward to the next great breakfast/ brunch I have here! read more

After running passed CJ's for years, my wife and I finally decided to try it and were pleasantly surprised with how good it was! The restaurant is tiny, truly an authentic counter diner with a few additional tables, so expect you may wait. However, once in, the food here is honestly very good. Portions are large and prices very reasonable. There are a lot of good diner options in the area, but we find ourselves always ending up at CJ's because of how good and authentic it feels! read more

Cute little coffee shop and a great place to take kiddos!! This place has the basics of a classic little breakfast spot. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, English muffins, toast, waffles, omelets- perfect. Simple is sometimes the way to go when you want a yum, quick meal outside of the house with children. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful as we came in with 2 young kids (2 and 6 months). They gave them both some toys to play with (which was very nice). They also kept picking up said toys off floor as my youngest kept dropping stuff. Food came out quick, warm and tasty. Well def be back! Just an FYI, this place is narrow and not very big so best for smaller groups. Also, if coming with a stroller I'd bring a small one that can collapse. read more

We were looking for a place open early for breakfast in the area and stumbled on CJs. What an awesome spot! It's a Feel good neighborhood place. The staff knows the customers by name. The food is solid. Nothing fancy here, but who cares? read more

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Nice little local spot, food was good! Service was a little slow, and it's a very tight fit, but I'd definitely order take out, and go in for an occasional visit read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Cinnamon Raisin French Toast w/ Sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

I went there wanting to support a local business, however, left disappointed. The tables were dirty, service was slow. They brought out our frittata dish, and after two bites we saw that the egg whites and egg yolks on the inside of were completely uncooked and cold. When we showed the server, he gave it back to the chef. They then brought it back to us burnt after throwing the same already cut/eaten dish back on the flat top. That's right, the same flat top they used to cook everyone else meal. Gross. Fortunately, at the end of the meal, they were nice enough to not even apologize and charge us the entire price of $66 for two people read more

What happened to this place? Used to be an excellent owner-run business. Stopped in today and the help spoke broken English and had trouble taking our order. We ordered pancakes, asking for "real butter". The waitress assured us there would be butter but we were served some sort of yellow greasy "pancake spread". She had no idea what we were talking about and just got nasty with us. Yeah, I know it's really tough for food businesses now. But when you cut so many corners that the gruel you serve is barely edible and your help no longer speaks English, why would anyone bother patronizing your business? I can make pancakes at home for a buck, serve myself real butter and save 90% of the bill. Maybe the owner would rather drive an Uber anyway. He seems not to care about his customers. So bye-bye CJ's! We'll miss you. But we won't be surprised when a nail parlor takes your place. You'll blame everyone but yourself... See you on Uber. read more

Great place to start the day off. Great staff Charlie the owner in a nice man and friendly. Makes a mean fromlet.

Yes! I am addicted to CJ's coffee. If you want an excellent cup of Joe in any favor take a trip to CJs. You won't regret it and your be back every time your out of coffee read more

Great little restaurant. Came here with my family for breakfast and everything was delicious. The staff was awesome and the food was fresh. Of course the coffee was good too. read more

Super fast and great breakfast! This family run business really makes you feel at home. read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Great value for money Can get your breakfast items for what they should cost Great service This is for anyone looking for the good ol mom & pop type of diner from back in the days....these are rare nowadays read more

Went in for a cup of coffee takeout. It was AWEFUL! Watered down almost like tea. They put it in a styrofoam cup which leaked! I don't get how this place is given four plus stars UPDATE. we're moving out of RC back to BROOKLYN! back to the FUTURE!! read more

I previously came here on a Sunday when the place was closed. Had to return and get a shot at their yummy breakfast. You can go to the diner or a bagel store for breakfast, but just know you're not going to get a plate this delicious; one cooked with this quality. For this reason, I chose French toast, not my favorite but harder to get right than a waffle. Well let me tell you, this egg-bathed bread was a raucous party in my mouth that made me nearly forget about last night's thanksgiving dinner. I am a new fan of CJs coffee shop and I can even understand why they choose not to open on Sundays. Church attendance might be affected if they did. read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Delicious French toast and crispy bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

excellent neighborhood coffee shop. food and service was very good. coffee is free with breakfas. highly recommended

When you walk in, you can tell its for locals and not in a good way. Not very welcoming and abrupt. I ordered eggs and coffee. The coffee was terrible ! The eggs tasted "off".. I dont know if they cooked them next to something that made it taste off, or if they fried them in a spot that wasnt clean.. Was it cheap? Yes.. So I guess you get what you pay for. I give it 2 stars. Maybe for locals its a good spot and cheap makes it better.. I would rather pay regular prices and get decent food with better service. read more

Delicious and always consistent!! People are great - A place where everyone knows your name !! Love it Student special lunches - service is good Efficient but not hurried read more

O M G!!!! This place is now my absolute favorite for diner breakfast/brunch. So yummy. At first I thought the staff were behaving a bit off putting. Then the waitress came over and explained that they would be closing for the day shortly and wanted to make sure we put our order in before the grill went off. Everyone wound up being extremely warm, open and friendly and the food was DELICIOUS. Definitely will be returning. read more

This is a great go-to 'Mom and Pop' coffee shop! Great local spot. It's small inside, but worth the wait! I have been going here so long and change my order up from time to time, but I stick with what I know. The chicken salad on whole wheat toast is amazing (adding bacon to it doesn't hurt either!). Add a side of fries, and you are content for the day! I also love getting a chocolate milk there, it's always perfect. It's cash only but they have an atm! They also have scratch off tickets which are fun to play after paying the bill. This place has been around for as long as I can remember, and it's always so consistent. They also have takeout for all their food that you can order in house. read more

Small luncheonette with a great home feel. Side of potatoes was amazing. Great food & great feel. If you're in Rockville Centre swing by.

I have to start off by saying that the people who work here are by far the friendliest staff I have ever encountered in a restaurant. We (me and my mother) walked in a were warmly greeted by 3 different people. They cleaned off a table for us and handed us a lunch menu and breakfast menu the waitress was also very funny. The whole time we were eating various members of the waitstaff came to check if we were okay or needed a refill. They were really on top of things. I was falling asleep when I walked in here and was in need of a cup of caffeine. Coffee $1.00 and unlimited refills. And you would think for that price that it would be bad quality coffee but, It wasn't, it was a good cup of joe! I ordered the Johnny special. Roast beef, mozzarella cheese, and gravy on a roll with french fries. YUM! Tons of roast beef on a soft fresh roll. I should have got an extra side of gravy though because I liked my roast beef and fries smothered. Came with a pickle and some cole slaw. The fries were steaming hot and not greasy! On yelp it said that they took credit cards but I feel as though someone made a mistake. We watched about twenty people pay with cash and decided yup this place is cash only. But we didn't fret because they had an atm right in the shop. I had to look up what the sandwich I ate was called and I stumbled upon this information. Voted Best of LI 2011 #1 Best Lunchonette 2011 #2 Best Egg Sandwich 2011 #2 Best Pancakes 2012 #1 Best Cup of Coffee 2012 #1 Best Breakfast 2012 #1 Egg Sandwich 2012 #1 Luncheonette 2012 #1 Pancakes 2012 #2 Wait Service Well I think their wait staff was #1. I am going to have to come back here and get some pancakes and an egg sandwich read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - Johnny's special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Looks like a crappy hole in the wall coffee shop, but oh no. Probably one of the best local coffee shop's I've been too around here. Clean. Nice staff. Great menu. Nothing too fancy, just good food made fast with a smile. By the way, their egg sandwiches alone are worth the trip. read more

Overpriced and underserved. 2 oz. of soda $3. Sandwich and drink $15 total. 4% charge for credit cards. Unbelievable

I'd like to give it 3 1/2 I don't know how I have a star. The cheeseburger was good and so is the grill cheese but they give you a tiny piece of pickle and no smiles. You don't feel welcome and I feel like you are bothering them. It is definitely a local place and I would like it more and go more if I felt welcome read more

I absolutely love this place! I come here almost every week and not once have I ever left dissatisfied. They always make the best food and offer the best prices I've seen so far for it's quality. The workers are such nice people and always try to accommodate you, they even managed to remember which creamer is your favorite. Their shop is such a cozy cute environment that feels like modern and vintage in one. read more

Great breakfast, reasonable prices and the service was wonderful! The final bill was $24.98 with tax. This place was busy and it's Monday morning. read more

CJ's Coffee Shop - CJ's Famous Fromolette! Scrumptious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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After seeing all the great reviews for CJ's, I was expecting a lot more. Yes, this is basically a diner, but I still expected to be thoroughly impressed by the wait staff and the food. The waiters were friendly, but I wouldn't say it was the best service I've ever had. I ordered an iced coffee, an egg white omelet with home fries, and some chocolate chips pancakes. The iced coffee was terrible. The omelet, fries, and pancakes were just decent. I've had better meals at Ihop. read more

The food and atmosphere is great. Amazing comfort for of and a genuine welcoming family style ambiance. The best diner around bar none.