This is our go to place for breakfast either going to or coming from Mammoth Lakes! Ordered the eggs, sausage with french toast and was not disappointed. The scrambled eggs were fluffy and the 4 pieces of french toast was amazing! The large coffee cups were always filled with fresh hot coffee and never needed to flag the server. See you real soon! read more

Got the waffle griddle combo with 2 eggs over hard and well-done bacon. Bacon was crispy and there were plenty of pieces! The waffle had a good consistency (crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside) read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Bishop, California

This place is amazing!!! Ordered 6 take out breakfast after getting off JMT.. food was fantastic, fresh, large servings and staff was very friendly!!! read more

Great breakfast. Lots of choices. Can't go wrong with French toast, pancakes or omelettes. Those are my families favorites to choose from the menu. Good coffee! read more

Was passing through and found this place via Yelp - it had good reviews and pictures of the food looked somewhat good. Got seated (party of 6) in 20 minutes which was not bad. Waitress did not acknowledge us at all for a good 10-15 min. I finally raised my hand and asked another employee to come over and asking for our server because we were ready to order our drinks and food. She left and came back and took our drink order and said our server will be with us in a few minutes. Our service had 2 big tables in the same room (one was done and was paying and the other was waiting for their food) so we saw her coming and going. Before this, Not once did our server come by and say "Hello, I will be with you in just a few or Hi or can I get you something to drink and then I can come back to take your orders". She just ignored us. I've been a waitress for many years so I know how things work. Anyhow, I won't bore you with the details- we eventually ordered and she apologized..blah blah and I did leave her a good tip. Our service was fine after but first impression was not great. But the reason for my review is that the food was not up to par in my opinion! I ordered their famous "Chicken Fried Steak" and unfortunately it was not - I really was hoping it would be! My husband's pancakes had no flavor even with butter & Syrup ‍. The 2 stars are for the nice people after we got acknowledge. Maybe we went on a wrong day...Maybe? read more

We eat at Jack's a lot, going back and forth to Mammoth at least once or twice a month year round and we can't wait to hit our favorite restaurant. From the manager and hosts, to all of the servers who take great care of everyone and never stop moving, to the excellent meals, ample & prepared perfectly and served HOT every time. I crave their in house freshly baked breads, just try the 7-grain once and you'll be a fan for life! read more

The breakfast spot in town. Homemade corn beef hash with eggs cooked perfectly. Since they are a bakery muffin with your meal. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Hash - American Near Me - Bishop, California

Unfortunately Jack's closed at 7pm on. Saturday evening so we never got the chance eat.

Great food & fabulous ppl & amazing amazing management! Small town atmosphere & high down to earth food that makes u feel like ur home & so well taken of. This is the place where locals gather & ppl show love as they care for one another & discuss local business. Got the read more

Large helpings, good food and a friendly staff make Jack's stand out among other standard-fare restaurants in town. My wife is a waffle person, and she says Jack's is the best in town. read more

I wasn't impressed with the food at this restaurant (except for the beef patty - might be best I've ever had!). Food was average & homefries really are just french fries - not homefries. The service was pretty slow. I had just finished a backpacking trip, so it takes a lot for food quality and service to stand out to me under those circumstances. I won't be back. read more

My last stop on my way through Bishop was breakfast at Jacks. I had a good experience here. It was right after they opened on a Thursday morning and there were only a few people in the place. I sat at the counter (I love diners with counters). I had your standard breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast and coffee. Pretty hard to mess that up but some places do. Jacks didn't. It was all good....service too. I would go back. read more

Second time here . I had the bacon cheese burger with Fries which were Great . Our server Israel gave us Great customer service .Will revisit next time I'm in town . read more

Great food and service. Had one of the best waffles I've ever had. Must for travelers between Tahoe and Southern California. Hope you get served by the waiter named "Israel." read more

Amazing place ! Our family has been coming here for YEARS We went today and our server Angel was amazing. He was super friendly, made sure we had all we needed and had a great sense of humor. Make sure you meet Angel !! read more

I have no idea how I even got here. Did I drink the radiator water out in the desert? I feel light-headed. Me mate and I are swept into a nostalgic diner filled with tacky decorations and our guardian, 'Peachy Keen', greets us with the following announcement: "Well hello there gentlemen, I have some great news for ya'll: breakfast is served until 2PM". Ahhhhh....starting to regain a sense of reality. The lights are steadying, but images still seemed blurred. Fill me belly Peachy, ma'am. Adopt me Peachy. Marry me Peachy. Wait. What did I just order? Is that a pitcher of icy water so I don't have to ask for a refill? What a thoughtful idea for a dining establishment in the desert. Peachy: Here you go darling, country fried steak, bitchin' home fries, eggs over easy, and a ginormous made-this-morning pumpkin muffin. Eat it all sweetie because boxes are for pussies. And I did. And I gained the strength of eight buffalo. You can now find me lifting pickup trucks with my pinky at the county fair. I have no idea what the rest of Bishop cuisine is like, but there really is only one option: Jack's. Anyone who left a negative review for this place probably asked for a to-go box. read more

After driving up from Death Valley on the last leg of our cross county trip to see our son in SF, my SO and I were tasting for some good old fashioned comfort food (well, ok, I was anyway). We had spent the last 11 days on the road driving from Chambersburg, Penn and if I had to look at another sub, I would almost certainly had yakked. Jack's Restaurant and Bakery (formerly Jack's Waffle Shop) appeared to be the logical choice based on its facade and the number of vehicles in the parking lot, always a good indicator. We were spot on! The place had a welcoming feel and, as an old fisherman from back East, I loved the huge trophy fish mounted on the walls. After the hostess seated us, our waitress promptly took our drink order. We both opted for the turkey special, which included the most succulent turkey I ever tasted, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans. The bread rolls were fresh and warm and tasty. Yum! That hit the spot after being on the road all day. Then we topped it off with Jack's signature carrot cake. Wow! Incredible. Wifey and I split it and we still couldn't eat it all. It was sooo good. And reasonable too, just $8.39 for this Thursday dinner special. The service was excellent, the ambience was great, and the food was just mouth-watering. A word about Bishop: What a welcoming little Owens Valley town! I felt as though I had lived there all my life. The people were so friendly and down-to-earth. We have made a lot of memories these last 12 days since we left the Keystone State, but Bishp CA has etched a permanent place in my heart. I want to go back there, and when I do, I will stop at Jack's. And then head off to Crowley's Lake with fising gear in tow. read more

Great place for breakfast if you're passing through or staying awhile. Erica,our waitress took care of us like family. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Bishop, California

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It fully deserves its local nickname: Jack's Awful Slop. This was one of the most disappointing meals I have ever eaten anywhere. Served barely warm on plastic plates that don't keep the food warm, by disinterested wait staff surrounded by angy looking seniors. It is rare when I eat a meal and come away depressed from the experience, but Jack's, well, Jack's was such a meal. I ate dinner there and was so bummed about it that I didn't want to give it a chance for breakfast. The dinner was that bad. I don't know how you can make a grilled cheese sandwich that bad and serve it to a fellow human being. The burger was dry, undersized, barely warm, yuck. Someone should submit this place to Chef Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares TV show. Could have been an off night, but it was so off as to warrant serious caution in recommending it to anyone who cares about food. read more

I drive through Bishop four or five times a year, round trip from Reno for the past 15 years. Jacks has always been my go to place for breakfast, but no more, it has seemed to be slowly going down hill. Breakfast was COLD! The server dropped the plate on the counter and was never seen again. The man behind the cash register didn't care, didn't say anything but, and I quote "oh well". Big shoutout to the Country Cafe in Big Pine, you are my new go to place to eat! read more

Despite the negative reviews, my boyfriend and I gave Jack's a try on our way home from Mammoth. I was unbelievably hungry and was looking for a classic breakfast. We pulled over in to Jack's convenient parking lot and found a spot right away. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and taken to a table. There is a great rustic/eclectic atmosphere that is very fitting for the outside terrain. They have a quite a few booths versus stand alone tables, which I greatly appreciate. As soon as we sat down our drink order was taken, almost immediately, we got our coffee and water. Perusing the menu it had everything we were looking for. I love omelettes and something sweet, while my boyfriend enjoys a classic breakfast and maybe something sweet. Our waitress Karen (who was so delightful) helped us select our items. He opted for the 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and toast. He wanted an extra side of meat so Karen also threw on some sausage as well. I however went for the starter omelette. I'm one of those women who's eyes are ALWAYS bigger than her stomach. So the slightly smaller omelette was perfect for me. I got to choose 4 items for inside (ham, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers) and it came with hash browns and toast. To tackle that sweet tooth we also ordered a side of French toast. Overall the meal was great! I loved every bite and it tasted so fresh. There were several sauce choices on the table and jam/jelly as well. The service was excellent! My coffee and water were always full. And they got us in and out fairly quickly! Now we are back on the road, belly's full and hearts happy!! We will definitely stop in again before or after our next trip to Mammoth. read more

If you're not a local, your first step into Jack's will likely be an awkward uncomfortable one, as it was for me. The atmosphere could be adequately described as hillbilly heaven. The walls are covered in bawdy t-shirts donned only by gritty outdoorsmen, fishing trophies, bear traps, pitchforks, and assorted wildlife. Suffice it to say that taxidermists in Bishop never experience a lull in business. The menu is extensive and well priced especially considering the heavy portions that are offered. The chicken fried steak and eggs come large, hot, and cooked correctly. A side of toast or biscuits and gravy accompanies your entree. The menu says gravy 26 times. Does everything here come with gravy? I was thrilled and disgusted by this. I ordered a side of fruit in effort to buy my stomach's cooperation. Lo and behold I was served a halved cantaloupe. Not what I was expecting, but a fun experience to be sure. The waitresses are suspiciously friendly and on top of their tasks. In the foreign land that is central California I struggled to understand the behavior of Jack's employees. Concluding that the staff probably eats at least one meal a day there, I realized that it would be hard for anyone to have an unpleasant demeanor after chowing down on fried breakfast meats and gravy. Perhaps we're not so different after all. read more

Great restaurant. I love the appearance (style, decorations) and the food is super high quality. We were assisted by Ryan - and he was friendly, kinda d, and efficient. I have been here while they were super busy, but stopped by today for a late lunch and it was relaxing. Treat yourself, stop here and enjoy a great meal. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Bishop, California

This is the last of my RC/Inyokern/Bishop reviews. Although I will be going back again next weekend...... :) Jack's has always been one of my favorite breakfast spots. The interior is warm and cozy and decorated to the nines in the fishing/wilderness theme, which is OK by me. The staff is always friendly in that down home kind of way, which I love. BF ordered the chicken fried steak and I ordered the spinach and Swiss omelet. Toast or muffin you ask? Do you have banana nut muffins? Yes? Outstanding! BF's chicken fried steak was HUGE!!! While I'm not a fan of this dish, it looked really good. My omelet was cooked perfectly, full of freshly wilted spinach and just enough cheese. Hash browns were nice but the star was the banana nut muffin! It was almost the size of the bread plate! It was served piping hot with a whole dish full of butter pats.....Ohhhh....butter pats.....the muffin was moist, had great banana flavor and just the right amount of nuts. I did have to take the other half home though as there was no way I could eat it all. To me, Jack's is an institution. I've been coming here most of my life when I visit Bishop. It is what it is, love it or hate it but I wouldn't miss it when I'm in town. read more

Eat what a restaurant is famous for and you'll always be a happy diner. Jack's Restaurant & Bakery used to be called Jack's Waffle Shop, and breakfast is the meal to have there. We make it a point to stop there on the way to and from Lake Tahoe, and we've never been disappointed. The servers treat you like family, and quite possibly the same one served us 6 years ago. You get the most bang for your breakfast buck from the combos, so I had a waffle with 2 scrambled eggs and sausage patties. The server read our minds, bringing a bowl full of butter pats with only 2 "cholesterol-free spread" cups (no one touched the "spread" as it would be heresy on Jack's waffles and pancakes). Coffee cups never go empty, and although the place is busy on weekend mornings, you are never hustled along by the servers. read more

When a place says they started off as a waffle shop, one would hope that they were selling really good waffles. You will find an awful waffle in this joint instead. It was so thin that a pancake would have made good competition and so small as to be worthless for anything except someone on a strict portion control diet. If I had gone to a grocery store, bought a box of frozen waffles and taken them back to the motel room to place in the microwave, I would have had a better waffle, I kid you not! When I mentioned how poor a waffle it was to the waitress, all she could say is that it wasn't a Belgian waffle. Hey, I don't give a rat's patootie what you call it but you had better make sure what you serve as a waffle really IS a waffle, not some piss poor imitation of one, especially when you are supposedly a waffle shop. Better yet, just avoid this armpit town in the desert and go someplace else where folks know what really good food is. When the motel clerk tells me it's the best breakfast place of all time, I really do expect something better than what a heavily medicated 8 year old would whip up. Obviously this town is full of inbreds who wouldn't know quality if it landed on their pointy little heads. Drive on to Reno or SoCal instead. read more

We stayed at a motel just a block away and were told this was a good place to eat. It was terrible. A restaurant should not be serving frozen foods. My breakfast consisted of frozen, cold, freezer burnt tasteless sausage, eggs, hash browns, and english muffin. The sausage was the grossest thing ever ! YUK. The eggs were not cooked to order (Over medium), they were barely over easy. The english muffins were only half toasted as if the toaster only worked on one side. the hash browns were very tasty. I don't think the cook was very good. You need to replace this employee. The waitress that helped us was very friendly and we enjoyed her a lot. She is a keeper. I will not return here to eat again. read more

I'm going to be brief. The food is awesome. Huge portions. Deserts are to die for. But what really makes it great is the service. Everyone is friendly but one particular waitress really impressed me. I wish now I had gotten her name. All I can tell you is she has short brown hair. I asked her about the clam chowder because a lot of restaurants put bell pepper in it. (Bell pepper has NO place in clam chowder, especially New England style!) Mom and I are both allergic to bell pepper and I mentioned this. Now I didn't mention to her I don't eat shellfish, but mom does. So mom got the lovely, bell pepper free (YAY!) clam chowder, and I ordered the grilled chicken salad. I've had it before so I know what comes on it and what doesn't so I wasn't concerned. However we were close enough to the kitchen that I heard her ask to make sure bell pepper was not on the salad. A waitress who actually pays attention when someone says they're allergic to something? That's worth five extra stars! Sadly, Yelp only goes to 5. read more

This restaurant is a classic American diner - and we loved it. I have a real soft spot for owner operated classic American diners and this did not let us down. The food was classic, but well executed. Crispy chicken sandwich was perfect, the corned beef hash had hubby groaning in appreciation and the kids burgers from the kids menu were great quality and value (some kids menu burgers can be poor quality but these ones rocked). The restaurant was clean and well presented, the staff were friendly and you could tell a lot of the patrons were locals hat kept coming back. Great spot, we'll done! read more

Jacks used to be a LOT better than it is now. As with everything else, the quality and portions have suffered from the economy. This is another one of those restaurants that will always have a huge following (even if it gets really bad) just because "you have to go to Jacks when you are in Bishop." With that said, I can only comment on the breakfast and lunch menu. I have never eaten here for dinner. My breakfast favorite used to be the Chicken Fried Steak with a side of biscuits and gravy. Not so much any more. The CFS used to be as big as the plate, now it is about half the size and costs more. Also, the past several times, the meat has been really chewy and "gristly" (if that is a real word). One time, I could barely cut it up with a steak knife. The biscuits and gravy are still off the hook as well as the pancakes, waffles and egg dishes. Even with the lowering in quality, this is still one of the best choices for breakfast in Bishop. read more

Well I'll start with I shoulda known better. The hubby and I passed by schat's and the parking lot looked full with a line that came out the door. So we kept driving down south and ended up at jacks bakery. I can at least say there's plenty of parking and a very short wait. That should have been the first red flag. But I'm always optimistic and gave it a chance. We were served by a waitress who was brisk and efficient and didn't really make eye contact, but hey maybe she's just busy. Until another family was seated next to us and she was all smiles and polite as can be. Now it's not 1960 and yes I am Asian. But maybe I'm imagining things. But then the waitresses goes to their table at least 4-5 times throughout their meal. But when I ask kindly for a pat of butter, she can't look me straight in the eye and dumps a plate of butter at my husbands elbow. Now let me say that this place is kitschy in the way only Americana diners can be. And that's a good thing. But backwards and borderline racist looks does not suit any meal. Now let's get to the food. Bran muffin: drier than Death Valley (that's why we had to ask for the butter). Salad came out of the bag with grocery store dressing. Don't eat the chicken fried steak, the crust didn't resemble anything crisp, the steak was chewy, and the gravy extra lumpy and the flavor was somewhat indescribable. The one saving grace is the hash browns. UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!! Crispy and golden and I can't do it justice. The best hash browns we have ever tasted. I'll sit uncomfortably through prejudiced stares any day. Or maybe just get the hash browns to go on the next trip. read more

This quaint Bishop diner came recommended by Mike Sweeney of the Kansas City Royals (no joke). After many years of simply zipping past Bishop restaurants (with the occasional exception of Erick Schat's Bakkery) in the interest of reaching Mammoth under my unstated "five-hour-or-less" rule, I was convinced that the time had come for me to give other Eastside towns a chance to show off their culinary treasures. Besides, how much worse than The Ranch House could any of these places be? Jack's Restaurant & Bakery (aka Jack's Waffle Shop) is one of those friendly, homey diners that you cannot help but fall in love with. The warm and eclectically decorated interior - with its mounted fish trophies, colloquialisms, curios and do-dads - is a welcome sight for anyone who has stared at road signs, pavement, reflectors, and made a habit of slamming on the breaks every time his radar detector beeps. Adding to this welcoming atmosphere is the friendly and caring staff; the waitresses are of the sweetheart variety - always happy to help, always friendly, always calling you "hon." Due to the nature of my travel habits, I have only had the pleasure of having breakfast here. Thus far everything has been, if not exactly remarkable, at least commendably satisfying and of admirable quality. The pancakes are always perfectly cooked - golden brown with a slightly crisp outer layer - and the omelets are never scalded. Similarly, the bacon has not yet proved greasy nor the eggs undercooked. The baked goods, especially their muffins, have been lauded by some - a sentiment that I cannot fully comprehend. Their muffins are indeed tasty - never gummy nor dry - but they're not THAT remarkable. Similarly, do not by any means expect a gourmet twist on classic breakfast dishes. Like The Stove, this is comfort food - its admittedly bland, weighs heavily, and obligates one to make a three-mile-hike before lunch. But it reminds you of home - so you enjoy it anyway. In short, Jack's is a reasonably priced, road warrior's breakfast dive that deserves a visit from every Eastern Sierra regular. It is a sweet little place; popular with locals and visitors alike - a perfect dive for Inyo County's budding metropolis and retirement community. read more

It's New Years Day and I'm moving slow. Wasn't all that hungry when we arrived but once seated with menu in hand I took interest. This place was packed by mid-morning so I gathered the food was decent. When our order arrived I had one of the best pecan waffles I've had in a long while; crisp with lots of pecans and sliced bananas added. He ordered pancakes with bacon and poached eggs on the side. He said the eggs were poached perfectly using the old fashioned/traditional method of dropping in water. No mold was used to make the eggs form into a circular disc shape which lends to an overcooked egg. There is a skill to serving up a poached egg that isn't cooked hard or worst yet, with runny whites and it's obvious that Jack's cook has mastered it. I snitched a piece of lean bacon and it paired well with my waffle. Best part of the entire, very pleasant, dining experience was our server, Karen. She welcomed us with a friendly, warm smile and made us feel like we had just come home for breakfast. She showed a sincere interest in making sure we were happy with our meals. We chatted about the holidays and felt like part of the family. The world needs more Karens. We won't soon forget her warmth and will return to take a place at her table again next time we're in town. read more

Very friendly staffed! The food was really good. It was all fresh tasting. The service was great and fast . The atmosphere was great fishing, hunting, ski and hiking theme! It is very affordable! Ive been going here for 10 years when I'm on vacation read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Best food eve. Home cook meals! - American Near Me - Bishop, California

Cute little dinner with friendly staff. I ordered their corned beef hash. It was ok. Could have used a little more flavor but not bad. The hashed browns were awesome! and their 7 grain toast was good (fyi, they butter your toast for it and they put A LOT of butter). The denver omelet was ok. Nothing fancy but decent. The eggs were cooked just right. I had a bite of their country fried steak. I don't usually order things like this so my experience with this is limited. I didn't think it was that great and was a little dry to me. I also tried a little of their gravy,and it seemed a bit grainy for me. The biscuit that comes with it was only ok too. Their eggs benedict looked really good. read more

Unfortunately, we did eventually have to leave Mammoth (insert picture of my sad face here.) On our way home, we once again were going to stop at Whiskey Creek in Bishop for some lunch as we liked it last time, but unfortunately it was closed (I think it was maybe too early?). So instead, we wandered across the road and found a lovely diner called Jack's. The thing I loved the most was the sign in the restaurant that said "Caution: Our Waitresses go from zero to bitch in 4.1 seconds". Well I was sold! In we went and were served by Cheryl, who is possibly one of the most amazing waitresses I've ever had in any food establishment. It was clear she'd been working here a long time, and she knew anything you could ask her; instead of the waitresses in restaurants where you ask them about a dish on the menu and they have no clue. We all had general breakfasty/lunchy things; bacon, eggs, sausages, coffee, tea etc, and it was wonderfully decent prices. Driving through Bishop for any reason? Go here. Go here now! read more

If you want a traditional style breakfast the choices are here or Denny's. They are equal in taste so if you would just rather support a small business choose Jacks. Very nice serving staff and normal food. read more

I've eaten here every year, twice a year for almost 30 years. It is tradition to start our annual backpacking trip with a breakfast at Jack's. Always the same. Ortega Chili omelet and a side of biscuits and gravy. Always fantastic. Their biscuits and gravy are the standard by which I judge all others. None have compared so far. The sassy waitresses are great too. Don't be afraid to sass back, that's part of the fun of Jack's. read more

I went on a trip to bishop for my birthday and stayed for four days. During this time my boyfriend and I ate out a lot, and this was a place we frequented the majority of the time. My boyfriend fell in love with the bacon here and their beef barley soup. THAT IS SAYING A LOT. The man never eats soup, but I had to fight him off with my spoon. That is what I get for sharing. Anyway, I've had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. I can't imagine giving them anything lower than five stars because the service was pleasant too. We had a delightful older lady who, by the third day, knew what drink I ordered and was a wonderful conversationalist. I hope anyone who drives-by or stays in this quaint little town stops at Jack's Waffle Shop. read more

Stopped by on our way home from Mammoth. Really hit the spot. You walk in and automatically get that comfort feeling, with all the random pictures/quotes on the wall, award winning fish & a welcoming staff. The food came out quickly and tasted great. Can't really go wrong w french toast, waffles, bacon, hash browns & pancakes. We'll probably be back during our next trip. read more