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We went there for breakfast after an overnight in Big Pine. Their menu was abundant with choices of essentials. Their atmosphere was homey. I chose the corned beef hash and unfortunately didn't like it. It warned me that if I liked canned corned beef, I wouldn't like it. I didn't like it because it was too salty and had an odd spice I could taste that didn't quite belong. Service was attentive and friendly.
We stopped in to have breakfast here. Never been here before. The place is clean. It's quite large inside. We were seated promptly and given menus, and our beverage order was taken. Their server was very friendly and answered any questions that we had. Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was really good. Prices were fair. They do have a bakery and items on display. For those with a sweet tooth, or maybe just coming in for some dessert. This is a great place to go in. And have a great meal. The restrooms are even clean, and I would recommend anyone stopping in.
I don't know if I had some sort of super high expectation for this particular restaurant, but when it came so heavily recommended to us by friends that we bowl in a Bowling League with, and them telling us how many years it has been that they've been patron to this restaurant, I think I was expecting something much much more. I can't say exactly what I was expecting, but I just expected better. The food was OK. It wasn't anything special. One of our friends who has been a patron to this restaurant for several decades now, when we asked what food items were good, they said everything. No. That is not true. I had a very basic breakfast and while it was just that, basic. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak. I believe it was. It was not good. It was overcooked. The gravy was extra oily and tasteless. One thing that did make me happy was the fact that they had apple jelly. That is not something you find just everywhere. I feel a lot of the old-school diners order the Heinz jellies and that's when you will find them. We were one large group eating together, but we're made of two families. We split the bill in three. That was no problem. Natasha was able to do that pretty easily. I have a feeling she's got the hang of it. We were finishing up our meal closer to their closing time. So we were being rushed out and kind of hustled along. But still, when my food came out and it was rather cold, and my toast came out and was slightly burnt, I didn't complain. I didn't wanna cause a fuss. I just ate it and did the only thing that I could, go someplace later to eat. I ordered an Arnold Palmer to drink. It did not come till much much later. I asked for a refill and I kind of got some attitude thrown at me instead. I stopped asking for anything else. We settled our portion of the bill and decided to go down the road to Schatt's Bakery. That was the better decision. Parking is available in a small lot just behind the restaurant as well as along the street. During the time that we were in town, there was a lot of construction going on. There was no parking along the sidewalk at that time. I'm sure by now it must be done and completed. If you do not leave the parking lot by a certain time, you can guarantee that they will lock the lot with their chains and locks. You will have to wait till the next morning or you will have to try and figure out how to get your car out some other way.
Super delicious! We stopped here on the way to Mammoth and left happy and FULL! I ordered the eggs Benedict which was so tasty. The eggs and avocado i ordered on the side were fresh and yummy. My daughter who is quite the picky eater had a pancake and she loved it! She at almost the entire thing and they were nice enough to give her some whipped cream on the side! The merch area was pretty cool. Hoodies for $25 is definitely a deal! Unfortunately they didn't have many in stock including my size which was the only thing that was unfortunate for me. The restaurant is super fun with lots of fishing decor. The staff was also super kind and friendly! We love Jack's!
Stopped by Bishop for breakfast on the way back from Mammoth. Jack's restaurant had a very local diner vibe. My boyfriend likes the waffles here so I wanted to give it a try and it did not disappoint! It's an American style waffle so they are thinner and crispier than a Belgium. The texture was great and I heard they even use a home made batter! I also wanted some protein so I ordered one of the griddle combos that included eggs with the waffles. The strawberry and cream waffle was also delicious and not too sweet ! it tasted more natural versus artificially sweetened. Our server, Josh, was very tentative and had recommended the strawberry waffle. He came back to check if he needed any additional sauces as well as coffee/water refills. Service was prompt and the food came out quickly! Which was great since we had a long drive home.
Yes, this is our regular stop now. This trip I had the bacon and cheddar omelette it was tasty and plentiful. I took half with us. On the way home stopped again I had the hot turkey sandwich...no frills but tasty turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes!
The food was awesome. Coffee was great. Had a piece of apple pie for breakfast with a combo meal. Service was fast friendly and the people were nice. Cool place to eat at. Ambiance was nice. GET THE COOKIES AT THE COUNTER WHEN YOU LEAVE. Best cookies in town. Great Basin bakery cookies were ok. Better than scaht's too. The pie here was the best as well.
Great local diner with a below average chicken fried steak. I was excited to try it since it was one of their signatures but I was pretty disappointed. This breakfast combo started with biscuit and gravy that blew me away. The biscuits were pillowy soft and moist and the gravy was perfectly seasoned with a meaty, peppery flavor. One of the best biscuits and gravy I've had (9/10) The chicken fried steak was a let down mainly because of the texture of the steak. It was a very tough, stringy, almost rubbery meat patty under the batter. They used a unique fried egg as a batter which was well seasoned and fried well. Their sunny side up eggs were great and has browns were crisped perfectly but I couldn't finish the rest of the steak. I would recommend using any other cut of steak or even a traditional 80/20 ground beef as a patty or a differently sourced patty. This patty had bits of veins and tendons that gave it an almost elastic texture that made it hard to chew. (4/10) The Orange juice was freshly pressed and pulped with bits of orange meat inside. I would get it again. (9/10)
Passing by Bishop California on our way to Lake Tahoe made us feel starved with the nothingness of the desert and cacti, alike. So, we stopped by Bishop to check out their goodies and foodies and Yelp spit out Jack's Restaurant and Bakery on Main Street! It's a small town with a huge heart, people said hellos and howdys while this cowboy town humbly boasts great food and alluring restaurants. I ordered their famous hamburgers that's original to this restaurant and the server promised that it's their best menu dish that they can be proud of. The meat was tender and aromatic, sweet to the taste and not greasy to the mouth, Wow! With the lettuce, mustard and soft bread, the hamburger was out of his world, I found myself closing my eyes and humming to the sound of food orgasms. Hahahah! This burger was out of this world! My sisters ordered their salad and equally awesome, it was crunchy time ears and yummy to the stomach. My other master ordered the soup cause she just got out of her colitis confinement and her comments were, OMG ...taste like Mom's cooking! To wrap it up, we were offered desserts and the server boasted about their pies! Their pecan pies are wild, creamy, fruity, sweet and they melt in your mouth! Don't it from a doc, drop by and tell me how you find these heavenly goodies, too? So, if you're passing my Bishop and Mamoth, California ... drop by Jack's Restaurant and you might find yourself stopping for more than an hour, on your way to Lake Tahoe! Hahahha!
Our go to for breakfast while passing through Bishop on the way home is Jack's Restaurant which has a great cozy hometown diner experience. The menu is packed with hearty American classics -- fluffy pancakes, perfectly cooked eggs, and generous portions of hash browns and corned beef hash. A favorite of our family is the Chicken Fried Steak and Blueberry Pancakes. The vibe is warm and nostalgic, with fun decor such as Trout, Antlers, Mining Tools, etc. that makes you feel right at home. Locals and visitors alike love it, and it's no surprise why -- good food, friendly staff, and great hospitality.
We were on our way home from Reno and stopped for breakfast Nice little antique filled spot Great service However we were seated next to the owner and supervisor. Coffee was ok It could have been tastier The pancake was fluffy and the bacon were thick cut I like my bacon soft and they did a good job at that
I've been going through Bishop hundreds of time in my life time... since I was two to now seventy two... and Jack's has been here longer... and this is the first time ever, I stopped to eat here... my wife's side, whose been coming through Bishop as long as me couldn't believe it... in the 60's and 70's my folks would stop in Bishop and pick up sheepherders bread from Schat's Bakery right next door... that's where we stopped religiously... and my go to later when I started my own traditions... but kept that one... until Schat's opened one in Mammoth Lakes... didn't even notice Jack's next door... but now since my brother in law was driving we stopped here for his traditional breakfast... funny, everyone told me to get the waffle with a side of bacon, but he got the veggie omelet with hash browns... I decided on getting their strawberry waffle and a side of soft bacon... if you know me, I am a waffle snob... especially Belgium but these were made just like my mom used to make them... probably on the same waffle iron from the 60's... much thinner... you would think with all the toppings of strawberry's and whip cream it would be a sloppy mess... but the waffle was crisp... the strawberries were not fresh but frozen, just like my mom used to make them... with whip cream... and I sprinkled on the chewy bacon... with a dab of syrup... oh man... I was a little kid again having my mom's strawberry waffles! The décor and the place took me back 60 years, and I loved every minute... after 72 years, I'm going to start a new tradition... going to make sure I stop here for breakfast and relive the days gone by and enjoy Jack's forever and ever!
This is a nice diner to stop at otw to and from mammoth. They're known for their corner beef hash which is something I love to try when available. The staff was very attentive and nice and very quick on the uptake of refilling our water or coffees. The meals came out at a reasonable time. The decor is full of record fish catches in the local area I assume. The corned beef hash breakfast combo was great. The corn beef hash had a nice char and sear with the potatoes and onions in it. The hash browns and eggs were done well and the toast wasn't dry which was excellent. The group also got gravy and that was very good!
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Family friendly dining, a long time Bishop institution, good food, along with friendly service. That's a good description of Jack's Restaurant, located in downtown Bishop, California. The restaurant has two dining rooms, but due to light seating on this early Monday evening, only one dining room was seated. The decor is rustic and definitely reflects the spirit of Bishop, the community, and Inyo County. Bishop is a four-seasons town, and a hub of any outdoor activity that you can imagine, including hunting, fishing, exploring, four wheeling, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching... you get the idea. The decor of Jack's Restaurant reflects all of the amazing outdoor recreation opportunities that Bishop has to offer. You can't go wrong when you dine at Jack's Restaurant, as the food is delicious, the staff is super friendly, the dining room is comfortable, and the restaurant is close to everything that Bishop, and the eastern Sierra has to offer. Oh yes, you'll love the "comfort food" that Jack's is famous for... read more
There's not very many restaurants that offer good food in town, just be ready for a wait if it's a busy day. Also when busy, they are not that great on customer service, they tend to forget that they have seated people down.. and then you're waiting for a solid 20 mins before your waiter comes over. Onto the food, it all depends on what you order.. some food is bland with no flavor, and other items are very tasty. I haven't had an issue, however the last time I was their was with the bf. He ordered biscuits and gravy, said the biscuit was very dry and that the gravy didn't help it, lack of flavor. Otherwise I see it as a good spot for a quick bite to eat. Nothing fancy, inside is like a Mimi's or Cocos at best. Affordable pricing, could work on customer service when busy, but overall it's a good restaurant to try at least once while out there. read more
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Friend referred us to this place. They must have found a malnourished deprived old cow to give me such a thin stupid looking steak like that. Slightly cold mashed potatoes with a few hard chunks and used my fork to finish smashing them down. Cole slaw was tiny but decent. Toss in some water and a few vegies in a tiny bowl and taa daa ... there's your so-called Barley soup...yuck. Now there is a bright side to this....the nice fresh bread roll drenched in butter. Now chase all that down with a nice cup of burnt coffee (refills included). Inside is old kinda western and the service was good. read more
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Driving thru the town of Bishop, don't blink or you'll pass everything by. I'm glad I didn't otherwise I would have missed out on Jack's Waffle Shop. After a few days of snowboarding and skiing at Mammoth, on the way back to Orange County, of course I had to stop at Jack's seeing as I've heard so many good things about this place. Pulling into the parking lot, it's jammed with cars. First good sign. My friend and I are seated immediately. The staff was very friendly which included the host/cashier, the server (Karen) and a third person, who I thought was a bus person, but seemed more like an assistant server. Whatever the case - service was awesome. I ordered the small portion, Country Benedict. Poached egg, sausage, biscuits and gravy. I also had a cup of their chicken noodle soup. It was all ok. The biscuit was a little underdone - don't expect those biscuits that are flaky - there was some meat on them. The sausage comes as patties and they're the run of the mill as far as taste goes. The gravy was ok too. I liked that there was some meat in them (probably sausage bits). Everything was ok. Much better than stopping off at fast food. read more
5 years ago
For the past 15 years we have made it to Jack's Restaurant as the start and finish to our annual fishing vacation in Mammoth. Bishop is a great town. Jack's is a great diner...good food and friendly staff. We LOVE our server, Karen. Such a nice lady who makes ys feel welcomed. Though we like Schatt's bakery for a sandwich, we love Jack's even better. I adore the open-face hot turkey sandwich. Hits the spot every time. After our Mammoth stay we head back to Jack's for a fantastic breakfast, get gas for the car and make the drive home. I guess you can say Jack's is tradition! read more
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When it doubt, Yelp it out... We were heading back home on an early Monday morning and decided to stop somewhere for a hearty last day of vacation kid of breakfast. Jack's came up on our radar so we moseyed in to this cozy country fishing cabin style restaurant and ordered up a big breakfast. Orders came out quick and everything we needed was packed away nicely to go. We went across the street for a beautiful breakfast in the park (Jack's does not have outdoor dining as an option, everything is to go only) I ordered the chicken fried steak, hash browns extra crispy, eggs over easy and sourdough toast. My wife went with pancakes and sausage while my son had children's chocolate chip pancakes. My chicken fried steak was huge (even for me) I thought the quality was just o.k, bigger does not always equate better. But my eggs were perfect as well as my extra crispy hash browns. My wife and son both enjoyed their pancakes especially the link sausage my wife had, most excellent. Overall it was a good meal for the price, everything was pretty tasty and I hope the next time we stop by we can dine-in, Aloha read more
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We are here on our way up to mammoth and loved it. Our server Israel was very friendly, attentive, and kind. He really elevated our dining experience. read more
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Best food of all time! Amazing hot breakfast, great service. Everyone is so friendly. Walk in and feel like you're getting a home cooked meal. read more
5 years ago
Some of the best French toast I've ever had. Excellent hash browns and solid coffee. Service was quick and friendly. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend. read more
We stopped here for breakfast en route to Tioga Road in Yosemite and we were glad we did. We were able to get a hot, filling, and delicious breakfast for a reasonable price before heading out for a long day of hiking. I had scrambled eggs, cakes, and bacon. While filling, I also had a desire for hash browns at the last minute, they were brought out immediately and were hot, crisp, and not greasy. This is a great little restaurant for breakfast and I would definitely return if I am in the area again. read more
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Stopped in for breakfast. Nice ambience, a homey, country feel. Seems a little older but comfortable. Pros: -Coffee was just what I'd expect from a place like this, not too strong, nice big sturdy mug. Yum. -All staff were super friendly, courteous, attentive and our waitress kept the coffee and water filled. -English muffin and biscuit and gravy we're good(a little dry on the biscuit) -smaller portions section of the menu was great Cons: -The omelette my husband ordered and the scrambled eggs I ordered were cooked in SO much butter you could see the grease in puddles on the plate. So unappetizing and just made our stomach hurt to eat. I had two or three bites of egg and hashbrowns, and was done. Husband ate about half his omelette and was done. Thankfully I had the English muffin and coffee. -I had two pieces of bacon, only half of one slice was edible, the other parts were almost raw. I rarely find a place that has such a vast difference between service and food. It's too bad, because like I said, ambience and staff were great. Would go here again for the service and coffee, would never eat breakfast here again. As I'm typing this I feel nauseated thinking about the grease, and have a "gut bomb" feel in my stomach. read more
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5 years ago
Best breakfast in Bishop .. My waitress Karen is so friendly and helpful.. Great biscuits and gravy.. I always stop at Jack's on my way home from Mammoth Lakes .. So do yourself a favor if your in the area stop at Jack's for breakfast..(I've heard that their lunch and dinners are great too) read more
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Anyone familiar with the 395 knows that Jack's is an institution. A truly classic American diner with eclectic clientele. I've been going there for breakfast for years, whenever traveling on the 395, and can say it is the Americana experience at its finest. Large servings of well prepared food at decent prices. A never-ending flow of coffee (as it should be). Friendly service and lively atmosphere. I recommend trying the pancakes, which are the fluffiest I've ever encountered. read more
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The food and service was amazing. The sausage omelette was so very good. Plenty of cheese and lots of juicy sausage. The hash browns were the best I have tasted in years. Home made sourdough bread and blueberry muffins were mouth watering. I am passing through this town, but will definitely be back read more
8 years ago
Classic breakfast joint! Great service, very friendly & great food! Love all the memorabilia, photos etc... so much history! The original Jack's was built in the late 1940's wow! Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
Right next to the my favorite sporting goods shop (Mac's) on Main Street. There is an attached parking lot that can fill up pretty quickly during fishing season but some side street parking is available. Interior is decorated with historic pictures and mounted trout. Spent many mornings here having breakfast with my family. I ordered the chili size. They serve good portions here. The chili was tasty and not too spicy and the bread was fresh. It came with a side of potato salad which was fantastic. I've been eating too much of the store bought deli stuff. Robert, my server, was very attentive and checked if I needed anything. You can purchase a souvenir shirt, mug or even a pie when you check out with the cashier. I picked up a mug to use back home in LA. They used to sell chili cheese bread too but I did not see any on display. A true staple of Bishop. read more
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