Jackie's is a small, privately owned restaurant that needs help. It is one of several small businesses in Bantam that is near the end of a major thoroughfare now blocked because of construction. There are signs letting motorists know that the restaurant and other businesses in the affected area are open, but not many have visited them. And according to the owner, Jackie's has been majorly affected with the number of weekly customers way down. And that's likely to continue until construction ends, hopefully by the end of August. So we're doing a short update to remind everyone in the vicinity that unpretentious Jackie's is indeed open and worth stopping by to dine. We've been doing that for around six years now, meeting regularly for breakfast with a small group of folks. Here's the skinny: Jackie's is open for breakfast and an early lunch (except Wednesdays). They are cash only, but there's an ATM inside. The menu is pretty standard breakfast/lunch items, but it's all prepared freshly and is pretty darned good. They know how to cook eggs, they make the bacon crisp, and they serve a good Benedict. We're fans. And we think they deserve to stay in business. Oh yeah, they have wonderful servers, too. We're looking at you, Lesley... read more

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SALMON LOX BRIOCHE EGGS BENEDICT: -- not a big eggs Benedict eater but I felt like going outside the box for myself -- brownish color gravy on it is not the sauce color I am used to not the taste -- should be more yellow of Hollandaise sauce but maybe this is a different rendition? -- very nice bread -- salmon good not great -- nice crisp hash brown patty RATING = B SIDE CARROT CAKE PANCAKE: -- 8" to 10" big cake with visible shredded carrot and very small shrapnel of pecan (too small in my opinion for max flavor) -- I added real maple syrup RATING = A Great service in a casual diner with solid breakfast eats. read more

Great food! Usually pretty busy so service can sometimes be slow but staff is very friendly and super polite. Will definitely continue to come here. read more

This is the less well-known restaurant in town. It is a very good choice for breakfast. I just had a chorizo sausage skillet. That was delicious. My wife had Oreos stuffed French toast. Needless to say, she cleaned the plate. Very reasonably priced. Friendly service, really had an old-fashioned feel to it. Bring cash. read more

Food was great. Service was excellent. Small town diner atmosphere. I only withheld the last star because you would have to blow my mind to get that kind of review. That said, great spot to stop if you're passing through town. read more

Very well made food quickly prepared. Waitress very friendly and efficient. Staff did not rush us to leave even though past closing.

Jackie's is a "hole in the wall" type place tucked under an antique shop. It has a counter area, and a larger dining area with tables. There is a round table, for anyone with childish whimsy enough to channel their inner King Arthur. I was voted down in that endeavor for a square table. Anyway, the wait staff was pretty attentive without being intrusive. Once they food came, they kept an eye on things from the register in the middle in case drinks needed to be refilled or anything looked lacking. They keep Pepsi on tap and Cokes are hit or miss in the cooler, if you take note of that sort of thing. The food itself was pretty good, although the knife cuts on my Baked Potato skilled could have used a little more consistency. They are cash only, so make sure to stop at the ATM first. read more

Jackie's Restaurant - Baked potato skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bantam, Connecticut

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Outstanding breakfast offerings . Staff were friendly and helpful We had southwest skillet and baked potato skillet . Yum . Highly recommend read more

Love, love, love this place. Never had anything we didn't like and the staff is absolutely delightful!!! Very clean and cozy. Would recommend to anyone. It's cash only but there's an ATM inside. read more

Came for breakfast, great specials, giant pancakes, everything cooked well. Roomy, but cash only. read more

Jackie's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bantam, Connecticut

One of my favorite, local restaurants. Breakfasts here are wonderful! I started visiting them when I lived in Bantam. Probably in the early 80's. It's a great value and the staff here are very welcoming. Cash only.... read more

Ok, here's the deal. When breakfast is your favorite meal of the day (hands down), you haven't eaten breakfast yet, and it's noon on a Saturday, you aren't going to want lunch, so your yelp search is probably going to consist of the term "breakfast". And you're certainly not going to want to mess your choice up, right?? I messed up huge! They were accommodating, and really nice, but I'm pretty sure that when people are hungry, they don't base their decisions on how accommodating a place is, or how nice the staff is. Don't get me wrong, that's important; but for me, I'd rather have the most amazing breakfast, and a cranky waitress. You can make up for the cranky waitress - once the food is bad, that's it, you're done. Their food wasn't TERRIBLE, it just wasn't tasteful. My sister and I both had skillets, and the kids had egg meals. I can't speak for the kids because I think they were just excited about eating out. Maybe you will think differently? read more

We went here for breakfast. Prices are good, food is what you would expect for a typical breakfast, and the owner's daughter is amazing.

This is my favorite place to eat breakfast! I love their many styles of eggs Benedict, their skillets are awesome, and my kids love the good old fashioned Mickey Mouse pancakes! Service is awesome, I agree with another patron who said that the servers treat you like family. The decor is comfortable Americana, just like I want when I fall out of bed and drag myself out for breakfast after a long work week, Haha! This place is a refreshing gem, thanks for existing Jackie's!! :D read more

When ever we want a breakfast that is over the top and delicious and don't want to have to do the dishes this is our go to. Great place for family and needing that first cup of coffee. read more

This is place I go when I want good food and to just relax. Seriously love the people here, and the food never disappoints. Their breakfast is delicious, and the breakfast specials are so good it's hard to just pick one. I love going here when I'm in a rush, as I can always count on my food arriving promptly so I can eat and be on my way. Very family friendly. They only accept cash, but have an ATM available for those that need it. read more

Just had lunch at Jackies. Excellent! Very tasty burger, cooked to perfection!! Friendly staff. Definately going again.. Fran J. read more

Great food, good service. Will definitely come back! I love their pancakes and their omelettes. They have larger tables for bigger groups or booths for smaller ones. CASH ONLY - ATM on-site read more

Pros: - Clean - Decent Service Cons: - Bad Coffee - Food is so so - 50¢ charge for Breakfast after 11:30 (are you kidding me!) - Horrible decor My wife and I decided to stop here for breakfast, since Cafe 202, our new coffee spot is right upstairs. The interior is a bit dated along with random pictures and signs scotch taped to a post behind the register. Our waitress was nice, but you could hear the wait staff talking near the front about tips and work related stuff, which we found very unprofessional. The food wasn't bad, but is wasn't good either. Oh and if you go there past 11:30 and want some breakfast, they will charge you ¢50. I found this utterly ridiculous! We won't be going back to Jackie's unless there are major changes. read more

Came here the morning after a pineapple martini bender at Ditto. It was a Sunday morning and we were one of 3 tables. Awesome. Needless to say service was superfast.. it better be.. right? haha I had a chili omelette with rye toast and homefries. It was all good but the homefries.. I could have forgone the rest and had a plate full of those. I don't know what they season them with but they were some of the best homefries I have ever had!!! I will be back! read more

Jackie's Restaurant - chili omelette (i added hot sauce) There were more home fries but I devoured them before i remembered to take the pic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bantam, Connecticut

Jackie's is and will always be the best !! They dont know how to give you bad service if you had showed them . Its a restaurant for faithful local who enjoy the atmosphere and company of familiar faces and voices, my mother In-Laws Last Meal Was Eaten There And Tbe Staff was Just As Gracious And Attentive As They Always All 10 Thunbs up !! read more

Sure, the food is all right and the location is convenient, but every time I have been there I have gotten AWFUL customer service. The waitresses are all gossipy and into each other, chit chatting instead of tending to their tables, or else flirting with the regulars (mostly workmen, I gather) who sit at the counter. Plus, the muffins they serve for breakfast are not fresh, just taken out of a giant freezer and defrosted before they toast and serve them. I've seen the owner a few times, and he has been very unapproachable and unfriendly. Once I was here eating and he came in with his huge, obnoxious family and breezed through the entrance, sat everyone at a table and began barking orders at the waitress who flocked to him. Didn't do any work, didn't socialize with the patrons, didn't manage his staff well (looks like they are all terrified of him, the vibe changed instantly when he walked in), and in my opinion, not a great atmosphere to create as a manager or a small business owner in a small town, for that matter. I'll go elsewhere for breakfast and lunch, where I get treated right, and so do the people who work there. read more

Both staff and food were great! Eggs were cooked to perfection, sadly hard to find it seems at breakfast joints nowadays.

Great spot! Found this while here on vacation and so happy we did. Great breakfast food and the service was amazing. Food cane out super fast and was perfect. Definitely recommend! read more

Food is always amazing.. staff is very pleasant and always are willing to go the extra mile for there customers. Place is always so clean u can tell the owner Sarah Owens takes pride in her restaurant.. highly recommended read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch places. The staff are so nice and the business is family run. The food is awesome, I recommend either a breakfast sandwich/omelette/or pancakes. It is very inexpensive but delicious. You'll get to know the regulars and most likely become one! Highly recommend! read more

From the excellent service to the terrific food, you won't be disappointed. We love their blueberry pancakes (great consistency and generous helpings) and their skillets the best (try Route 202!). But everything is tasty here, and our servers were extremely attentive. Food arrived promptly. This restaurant is fast becoming one of our favorites in the area. Highly recommended. read more

Well-done pancakes - just the way I like them. Great egg dishes, really good home fries, strong coffee, super friendly waitress. TV on, old school diner type bar and booths, etc. Cash only, I don't mind. You won't spend more than $30 for two and you will not be able to move. Thanks for saving us during Hurricane Sandy - we used all their outlets to charge our mobile devices all week long! read more

Local restaurant and the food is good and the staff friendly. I stopped going there because the restaurant atmosphere occasionally turns political... I suppose we all have our political opinions and customers do in fact vent, but I don't expect the staff to join into the hysteria. Best to separate business and politics since the people you offend may just be some of your customers. If I'm not comfortable, then why should I pull my family and friends here. read more

Incredible biscuits and gravy, good service, hot coffee and great prices

I go to Jackie's several times a month and have never had a bad experience! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Portions are great for the price!! read more

This is a breakfast joint and you should not expect more. It is local cooked food at a good price. The owner is proud and works hard. yes, the place could be cleaner and the food could show some trends. I find it to be a dependable place to have an inexpensive breakfast.The prices are right because it serves the locals. read more

After having to get our own menus after the waitresses gave menus to others that came in after us. We proceeded to order. Then waited well over half hour for our food! It wasn't the wait that was upsetting, it was the fact that 4 tables that came in after us were served before we were! The service in my opinion was awful. It seemed that if you aren't "local" you get treated differently and not in a good way. The food wasn't worth the horrible service. Won't be going back at all!! Learn how to treat your patrons... read more

Yuck! The waitress was dirty, very friendly & nice, but her shirt was filthy. She recommended the veggy quesadilla. Awful! The sour cream cups they gave us were so old, they had a film my fork could not pierce & green spots. The cheese in the quesadilla smelled old & pungent. I would not recommend, nor will I ever go back. I had a stomach ache all night. read more

Just had breakfast there. Ordered the "Jackie's Whopper" which consisted of eggs, two French toast, bacon, and hash browns. It was $8.95 and the portions were ridiculously small. There was one scrambled egg, two small strips of undercooked bacon, and two small white bread pieces of French toast. We could literally count the potatoes of our "hash browns" on the plate. We also ordered the eggs Benedict and the hash browns were the same, disappointingly small portion for $8.50. We had our small daughter with us, who will usually share off our plate. After allocating some of our food to her, we barely had a meal left for ourselves. Our total bill was $25 for breakfast!! Absolutely ridiculous, never going back. read more

Great friendly place. Great food and service. One of the best off the beaten path places to eat in the area. I did ask to talk to Jackie whom you assumed is the owner since it's called "Jackies" but was appalled to find out the owners name isn't Jackie!!! OMG!!!! False advertisement!! Other than that all good though. read more

Wonderful place to eat! Amazing service. Treated like friends! Love coming in and seeing all the happy smiling faces! The food was amazing. Owner is very friendly and always happy to be there. read more

I've been here quite a few times. If you want a decent omelet and don't mind a casual place that could use a little sprucing up, this place is fine. Service is good and the breakfast specials change often. So if Patty's is crowded, Jackie's will always accommodate your needs. read more

If your looking for good food and good service, then stay away. Coffee was awful and so was the service. Waitresses were unprofessional talking about their tips. The Litchfield Hills has plenty of hidden gems. This is not one of them. Go upstairs to Cafe 202 to get great coffees and snacks instead! read more

We have lived in the area for 7 years and this past winter we decided to try Jackie's. We should gone before. We are in there all the time. Breakfast is amazing, lunch is amazing, specials are outstanding both for breakfast and lunch. Staff is super friendly and professional and they remember what we like and what we don't. It is a local place, with a friendly, homey atmosphere. We have never had a bad meal there. Service is excellent whether they are busy or not. Cash only, but who cares? Try the onion rings.....specials are not your typical specials...Sarah, the owner and one of the chefs experiments with favors and the results are really good. I no longer make breakfast, and am thinking about not making lunch.... read more