[[HIGHLIGHT]]Note...limited seating inside if you have to wait it will be outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pack your patience there may be a wait to be seated and to receive your food Me and my friend were recommended to come here because the grits are made yo perfection! Im glad we left the previous spot we were at. We are visiting from the High Desert and I like to get food from the local eateries with a down home feel. Coffe was pipin hot, they offered 2 flavored creamer in addition to the regular cream and sugar. I ordered the breakfast special with grits, chicken sausage, grits (no flavor) but cooked to perfection! Add some salt and pepper and you are good TO GO, eggs scrambled soft and a pancake. All made to order and it was correct! My friend got the Denver omellete the only thing it lacked was she wanted salsa and they don't carry it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space could be bigger and it's dated but that shows the stability of the location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a homely feel and friendship that radiates through the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] People were greeting by their first name, the waitresses knew some of the customers order inclduing the little details. The wait staff and servers were awesome! Friendly and outspoken was one young lady, the other lady has some ruff edges but nice. The cooks thee best no issues with my order If you are in LA...make a pit stop here. read more

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I ordered a pork chop plate through Uber Eats for lunch while working from home. The plate is supposed to come with two pork chops, but I only received one. Since I paid nearly $25 for the meal, I called the restaurant and drove over to pick up the missing pork chop. Instead of simply apologizing or resolving the issue, the cook immediately became confrontational. He insisted he remembered making my plate and repeatedly implied that I was lying about the missing pork chop. It was incredibly disrespectful. Why would I interrupt my workday, drive to the restaurant, and waste my own time just to get a free pork chop? My family and I have lived in this neighborhood for over 50 years, and I've been eating at Jack's Family Kitchen since I was a child. As a longtime loyal customer, I expected to be treated with respect, not accused of being dishonest over a mistake that wasn't mine. What disappointed me most wasn't the missing pork chop. It was the complete lack of an apology, accountability, or basic customer service. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with the owner because this experience was unacceptable and not how loyal customers should be treated. read more

My friend treated me to breakfast here the other day. It's one of his favorite breakfast spots. It's a small neighborhood hole-in-the-wall diner that's apparently been around for decades. In fact, the woman sitting at the counter next to me said she'd been coming there for breakfast three or four times a week since she was a child. I ordered the veggie omelet (with bacon added) and home fries. The omelet itself was good, but I was disappointed that it was made with American cheese instead of a more flavorful option. The home fries were also a bit underwhelming--they were lightly seasoned and came with very few sautéed onions and bell peppers. Thankfully, the woman next to us overheard our conversation and let us know we could request extra sautéed onions and bell peppers on the side, which definitely helped. Overall, I'd say the food was just okay. While I can appreciate the diner's long history and loyal customer base, I'm not sure I'd return. There are several other breakfast spots in the same price range where I enjoy the food more. read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Veggie omelette with bacon added and home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Southern Soulful Food for the soul! You must visit and get your Southern Fix. 3965 s western Ave Los Angeles California read more

Wait time was great. Service was beautiful. The food tasted like home. Will definitely be back! read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jack's Family Cafe absolutely checks all the boxes for a comforting, homemade meal. The food was so good, truly delicious and exactly what I needed. I ordered the breakfast with grits, hot links, and a biscuit, and I'm so glad I did. Every bite tasted like it came straight from someone's kitchen, made with love. The service was just as solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can tell they have a lot of regulars, which makes the place feel warm, inviting, and filled with good energy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but [[HIGHLIGHT]]it got kind of over-the-top loud with some of the regulars. No need to be that loud in a small space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking was easy too. There's a lot in the back and plenty of street parking nearby. I'll be back there for sure. read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Grits, eggs, hot links. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've grown up in LA and basically remember my parents going to another place on Normandie called RAY'S ... It was a diner that sold breakfast after they left the club in the weee hours of the morning until about 12NOON .... Well I'M GROWN NOW !!! lol ... and JACK'S is my go to spot when I'm on that side of town just NOTin the weeee hours in the morning but especially on MONDAY'S when other places are normally closed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a down home feel like you going to your GRANNY'S PLACE for breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BABY WHAT DO YOU WANT the waitress asks land I feel so at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's FIXIN'S and JANE'S DTLA but if you want that EXTRA BLACKITY BLACK TOUR head over to JACK'S !!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also take my relatives when they come to visit from out of town ... read more

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I come all the way from watts to enjoy the food . [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I go there it is so homey like my grandma making Sunday breakfast[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . The older waitresses and now the younger ones make me feel like we family . I took my 24 year old to have an experience and she was so happy and amazed . This has been my spot for 25 years everything is good read more

The food wasn't bad at all, I was just kind of surprised to see a sheet of processed cheese for their cheese grits. And the service was also good. What bothered me the most was me and my lady friend noticed a wallet being turned in by a customer to a young female server. That same server opened the wallet up and took the cash out to split with her young male co worker. I was shocked at the the boldness because we weren't the only ones still sitting down eating but the young lady was talking to a male customer, as she rummaged through the wallet, who I figured he may just be a regular customer. I'll come patronize this business still. read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Salmon Croquette Breakfast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Me and a friend went there for breakfast last Thursday, food was great, but the service was terrible. The waitress had a bad attitude, they never checked on us while we were eating. It seemed like if you're not a regular, they are not friendly. I've been there a couple of times before in the last 3 years. I had a good experience then. read more

I ordered chicken wings breakfast i got it delivered it was hot fresh and cooked well if I had to comment on the chicken wings no flavor but cooked well thanks jack you did it again read more

I went there this morning. Treated very poorly by A BLACK WAITRESS just because I was seating waiting to have my order taken, she said some unkind WELCOMING words before she was to take my order. She was NASTY, so I left. Sorry JACK'S....I WON'T GIVE YOU ANOTHER TRY!!!! read more

We went to this restaurant for breakfast after arriving at LAX very early in the morning. We walked inside the restaurant and was greeted by all the workers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the customers knew each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good. best thick and crispy bacon! read more

Only complaint I have is when door dash, uber eats or who ever. Jacks family need to secure the bags so that we will feel comfortable about eating the their food. If someone do something to my food, guess who I'm going after first? Jacks. We already have strangers bringing our food. That's how much I love this place. They could staple it very well a few times making it hard to get into. I have called them in the past to request that they will start doing this,but no chance read more

Food was great. Service was even better! I definitely enjoyed this spot. I will definitely be back!

I've been going to Jack's since I was a kid. It was introduced to me by my Uncle Sticks, who was one of Jack's best friends. My uncle used to go to Jack's almost daily when he was in town (he was a truck driver)...of course to eat and spend time playing pool and dominoes with Jack and all their other buddies. Fast forward to today, both Jack and my uncle have passed, but the legacy of Jack's still lives on through his wife and other family members who still work hard to keep Jack's going and deliver the level of customer service and quality food that people have all become used to. My hunny also grew up in the area and was a regular at Jack's. We've come to miss it and have made it a point to go more often. The amazing southern home cooked style constantly makes us crave their breakfast. From the pork chops and eggs, fried chicken, and salmon croquettes to the bacon and eggs, pork sausage patties and the newly discovered bomb ass steak and eggs; you'll walk out of there feeling very satisfied! The food is always seasoned well, not greasy, and well-priced! Other patrons are also very friendly and many also know each other. It has become a local hangout for the newer generations. I love that you see people of all races and ethnicities represented in there. When I was growing up, it was rare that other races and ethnicities would come in, even though Jack's has always been welcoming to all for as long as I can They're only open until 2:30pm, so if you plan to go, go early enough. The lot gets full at times, but there is street parking either in front or on one of the side streets. read more

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Jacks is a neighborhood cafe. It has been around for along time. Good place to go for a simple breakfast. I went recently it was kinda like whatever. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It didn't seem the same[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . My eggs were overcooked and my toast was cold. Maybe I outgrown the restaurant. read more

Just a great experience. From the service, food and Staff is like family. I love eating at Jacks

I went to jacks pulled up on a motorcycle was in jacks for 15 min no water no silverware 5 ladies talking but no service I stay 2 blocks away great tipper no service one day I walk in a the ladies was arguing amongst each other I won't go there no more I feel you have to be a regular to get that service cheers where everybody knows your name read more

NO STARS! What happened to this place, but pushed out and not being pushed thoroughly at all. Raw onions and bell pepper and boiled potatoes is insane! And using cheap pancake mix is hideous. Won't be returning hopefully they get some better understand the assignment.! read more

I've been going here for years and unfortunately as of lately it's a hit or miss and a complete miss if you're ordering from DoorDash. The grits were gritty like sand, eggs extremely dry and salmon croquettes Too soft and undercooked. I ate one croquette and my stomach is hurting. If the quality gone be this poor yall need to take yourselves off doordash read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food here has no seasoning whats so ever the eggs was burnt and the staff is very rude. I use to love this place.

Jack's is an ol' style restaurant. Great food & portions! Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Jack's is like having a meal from Grandma's kitchen![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'm sorry but.... The food is not good. At least not what I chose. The servers seem to have an attitude like a "what are you doing here?" Kind of attitude . I ordered salmon croquets and they lacked seasoning. I make really good croquettes and not to say I'm a connoisseur butt. So, as a replacement, I then asked for the Turkey bacon again, a lot to be desired. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My Dad likes this place and by the looks of things it seemed that's who does like this restaurant. Men. There were a lot of them eating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's probably the "neighborhood " lemme get something right quick to eat kind of place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But imma pass. read more

Great service. I love a family owned business. I ordered liver and onions with gravy, grits and soft scrambled eggs l. Perfection!!! Simply delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had great conversation with other customers very friendly atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back sooner than later. I forgot the biscuits were homemade and moist. read more

Can't say enough good things about Jack's! Rochelle and all the staff were extremely accommodating, me and my family were running a little late, cut off time for dine in is at 2:30, and we made it a couple minutes after, staff not only let us in, but encouraged us to take our time and enjoy while we were there. Nothing felt rushed, everyone was absolutely amazing and so nice, the food was outstanding, and quite honestly I think it was the best plates they made that day, [[HIGHLIGHT]]they were so willing to accommodate my family, even with a small child so close to closing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolutely will be coming back as much as possible! Huge thanks to everyone there! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance not acceptable...felt uncomfortable while inside there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was average, nothing spectacular

Every Sunday I order breakfast from Jack's, I have yet to ever be disappointed. Everything is always fresh, hit and extremely tasty. The portions are a good size. I order two breakfasts and we (me and mom) even have enough leftover for another meal. I have no idea what I'm going to do after I try everything on the menu. Lol But for now, I'm going to keep up my Sunday breakfast ritual of eating at Jacks. The steak I had this morning was tender and seasoned to perfection. The salmon croquettes and pork chops have also been delicious!!! The pancakes and French toast--yummy!! I honestly can't even chose a favorite item. But if you held a gun to my head I guess I'd chose the steak and pancakes with the fried chicken coming in a close second. Long story short---get to Jack's read more

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Oh My God, everything on my plate was Deee-Liiii-Scoiusssss, even my my over hard egg white were mmmh mmmh good! I had to bow-down to Jacks

It's really like a 2.6 star. The biggest problem? The food was nasty, no seasoning(super surprised by this), just overall bad. I ordered the veggie omelet the only thing in it was green peppers it seemed. They threw those mini slices of cheese on top. Hashbrowns were cooked the way I like them but they were bland. All the ketchup in the world couldn't help them. My cousin didn't want her cheese grits she gave them to me, and they were NASTY and flavorless. When we walked in, we joked about a man sitting there putting jelly in his grits. After we got our plates, we realized he may have been on to something...Lol My cousin had the smothered chicken plate she said the only thing good were her biscuits. Ambiance was good reminds me of a breakfast place back home. Music was jamming. I know a lot of the comments talk about the attitude of the waitresses but we didn't experience that. No complaints in that area. I can scratch it off my Yelp list and I doubt if I go back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent place for breakfast![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pork chops are great and the wings grits and eggs Oh my gosh! Even the coffee is good and hot! Thanks Jacks read more

If you are not a regular, especially a Male, expect to get treated poorly. I asked the Waitress a question and clearly she was not listening to me because then she decided to run the whole menu to me, so I repeated myself after she finished. The. It took over 30 minutes to get my order because they gave me the ticket that you was supposed to use to out the order in. I'm scared to eat the food. Maybe I'll give to someone in need of a meal who hangs out around here. read more

The worst service I've ever received, how long does it take to make eggs grits and bacon with wheat toast. Then I order a side of hash brown and it came before the breakfast I ordered and it was undercoook, sent it back and it came back still under cooked read more

Food is amazing. Staff is so friendly even the cooks, make you feel like family. Food quality is always exceptional. Can come here everyday and never get tired of the food. We wake up craving Jacks. read more

I ordered breakfast this morning and it was delicious. I ordered the chicken wings, homestyle potatoes and eggs over easy with an English muffin. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, seasoned perfectly. Very few restaurants add bell peppers and onions to their homestyle potatoes, but Jack's does, which made me so happy. If I put ketchup on my potatoes or hot sauce on my chicken it's because I'm trying to make the food taste better. I did not have to add ketchup or hot sauce. I called to let them know the food was delicious. The person that answered the phone was so friendly and polite. I can't speak to the ambience because I ordered through DoorDash. I was told they will be closed soon for the holidays and reopen in January. I'm looking forward to ordering more food from Jack's. read more

Jacks Family Cafe - Chicken Wings Breakfast Combo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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They still have it one of the only places that I know they gonna cook your food to order and it's coming out piping hot just like I like it

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A staple in the community always love to eat there for breakfast gives you an at home feel and the food is A1.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

wh- question is the archetype of Anachronism? Stopped in with a co-worker for breakfast between jobs. I tried the Hot Links breakfast combo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Check out the Obama Family poster, along with the out-house, an tried and true hole in the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I remember coming here as a kid...so i decided to place a order and come pick it up after paying i was distracted by another customer in conversation and didn't look at my receipt and noticed that I was charged extra and I left a tip and when I called back in, she explained that I purchased the pork chops separate when I ordered the combo that was listed online that says French toast is included in the pork chops and include with the wings and that the extra charge was for two orders of French toast cause it was separate and that is accurate so I wasn't overcharged. My order should've been $44.50 and my order was $67.34 and I left a $10 tip so almost paid an extra $32.84 including the tip for nothing and they didn't refund my money. read more

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Everything. Good down home food. Service was nice. I enjoy my breakfast which was liver and the chef really knows how to cook it. Not everyone knows how to cook liver. read more