The ambiance is cute, fish and random tools and signs on the walls and the menus are on the table at all times underneath plastic. The food was about what you'd get at a Dennys from hashbrowns to the eggs and the links of sausage. The big surprise is the fruit bowl which has fresh pineapple and honeydew and cantaloupe. The wheat bread looks really hearty too with seeds and everything. It doesn't stand out in any way, but I think you'd get just what you'd expect which is good:) service was fine too read more

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

We discovered Jack's last year on the way home from Mammoth. So glad we did! Perfect place for breakfast. Trying to pack up and make breakfast is a lot. So, we go out. Bishop is a great place to stop, eat and fill up. Anyways, back to the review...... This is a true vintage restaurant. It's been here since at least 1948 (at least that's the menu on the wall says). The employees have been super welcoming every time. The ham and eggs with strawberry waffle is my favorite! Their ham is always cooked/smoked perfectly. Chocolate chip pancakes are always a solid bet. Coffee is excellent. This is a great place to get full for the drive home. read more

The food we ate wasn't as good as we thought it'd be. My friend's steak was incredibly tough and we couldn't cut through it and had to use our hands. My friend ended up not eating it. I ordered eggs and hash brown and there were two pieces of long hair in it. The waitress only came by our table once and didn't ask if we needed anything. The workers were kind but I really wish I had a better experience with the food overall. I've heard good things about this restaurant and I'm unfortunately disappointed:( read more

Likely the best place for quality breakfasts in Bishop. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the portion is huge!! The muffin that came with my corned beef hash was hot and fresh. It was big enough to fill me up alone! The hash and eggs didn't disappoint either. Totally loved the food, service, and my overall experience at Jack's! read more

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

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I love jacks. I wish they were still open for supper, but I'll take what I can get. Love their hot meatloaf and hot turkey sandwiches, but be warned, they'll each feed three, and that is if two are hungry grizzlies... Had breakfast there last Friday. My daughter loved the choc chip pancakes and bacon. I made due with a slice of sourdough toast and jelly. Their bread still tastes homemade, so a nice treat. read more

Excellent service, fresh food & clean! Passing through Bishop after a trip to Yosemite. Josh was very attentive, lots of locals. My husband's strawberry shake tasted homemade, as did the potato salad. Lettuce chicken wrap with fresh crisp lettuce. Classic diner food that tasted great! Really good fries. They close at 2:00, we went in at 1:15 with the option of breakfast or lunch. We never felt rushed and couldn't believe how much they were cleaning. (Always a good sign.) We would go back! This is an affordable place to get a quick, decent meal. read more

This restaurant is a must for breakfast! I've only had breakfast, there so I can't comment on their lunch items. We stopped in Bishop for breakfast on our drive back to Los Angeles. The delicious eggs Benedict! My eggs were poached to a perfect medium. The English muffin was not soggy. The hollandaise sauce was luscious with just the right amount of lemon and there was plenty of it. It was absolutely fantastic! My husband had the ham and cheese omelette and it was delicious as well. There were some delicious looking pies.... I would've loved to have tried one... next time, because we will definitely go back! read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Fabulous eggs Benedict! - American Near Me - Bishop, California

We stopped here today for breakfast on our way out of town. First time. The staff was the friendliest! Our server was Sierra, and she was so sweet and accommodating and very prompt on our order. I wish I would've known the name of the gentleman that served our coffee and waters. A young guy with blonde hair. He was so kind. Our food was delicious... Highly recommend the biscuits and gravy, the pancakes, and the vegetarian omelette! Usually when Cafe's have a lot of trinkets and paraphernalia on their walls, it's very dusty and dated... this diner has obviously been tended to and cared for. It's obvious that cleanliness matters and the importance of things being dusted and cleaned is important for the whole vibe of the place. Was a fantastic experience and will definitely be back when we travel through town! read more

Howdy, May I just say this restaurant is ooooweeeh TASTY. Not to mention the Server Erika was the SWEETEST. Oh & it feels just like home here. Ps. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD AT THE COFFEE REFILLS HERE. We love that read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Fish caught by Jerry Thoresen!!!!! - American Near Me - Bishop, California

This is a great spot to stop and have a meal before heading home from Mammoth! We were a party of 5. We were seated quickly and greeted by a very friendly staff. Our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and our food was served fresh, warm and quick! It's been there since 1946! read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Chocolate Chip pancakes & a side of hash browns - American Near Me - Bishop, California

I love this place, my family and I have been coming for years, it's our first stop before we drive home. Waitresses/waiters are always helpful and courteous to everyone. It is spacious and clean. The food is always fresh and delicious, as is the coffee. Thank you to everyone at Jack's ! read more

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

Our favorite place to have breakfast, whether early or late in the morning, on our way to Southern California! This morning we tried the "Starter Breakfast "! 2 egg omelette with our choice of 4 items, hash browns, which I exchanged for a fresh fruit cup and 2 slices of toast, which I opted for 1 slices, no butter and topped with blackberry jam! Their omelette was perfectly cooked and not drenched in oil!! It contained a generous amount of bacon, onions and spinach! I declined cheese! Coffee was medium roast and fresh, with choice of half and half or vanilla creamer. Waitress was very attentive and checked back to make sure we were happy with our order and if more coffee was desired! read more

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Not bad! It's like a Denny's but better. The food isn't quite my preference but it was the perfect place for groups to get a great start to their day or a place to enjoy a big breakfast after an early morning of adventuring. No real vegan options except maybe oatmeal? I didn't see the standard fruit cup although I'm sure they could make that happen. I ordered dry toast (as in, no butter please!) and a side of avocado. Assembled the two for avocado toast and sprinkled Jack's seasoning on it. My friend ordered bacon and eggs which came with hashed browns. He also go biscuits and gravy. He said the bacon and eggs were perfect and though it's basic, the cooks at Jack's get it right. The coffee wasn't bad and their orange juice is freshly squeezed with the pulp strained. As pulp-loving people, that wasn't for us but the taste as still fresh and yummy anyway. Personally, I would grab breakfast over at Loony Bean but if you have a big group, Jack's is the place to go. Friendly service, large portions and a pretty standard diner type offering. read more

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

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Stopped in on a Friday am Service was so slow and the food was cold and not very tasty unless you only want to taste salt and pepper. The server name came by to see if everything was ok had to ask a couple times for my drink. She took the order dropped food and we never seen her again. This used to be a good spot for breakfast. read more

Great food. Country ambiance. Fun place to check out in Bishop. I had the Country Benedict, it disappeared in a matter of minutes. read more

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

Food was good. Service very good. Classic American style restaurant ambiance. Previously in the morning, a car club was in their parking lot, I assume eating breakfast there. We and a cheese burger and meatloaf sandwich. Very good. Height marks for the meatloaf. They are set up to get down to business so the above average food was turned around fast. Washroom was average. Signs of high use. I'd come back. read more

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

Took over 40 minutes to place an order because no one came to assist our table...and this is after we asked three different wait staff to help us. We watched multiple tables who came after us place their orders AND get their dishes. Ours was mixed race table but after some time our White friend couldn't help but to think the staff was racist and biased against serving us. The food came quickly after the order was placed yet each of our dishes was bland beyond belief. We used salt, pepper, and the jacks seasoning just to make the range of our orders descent. We couldn't understand how Jacks Special, a chewy and unflavored piece of meat called chicken steak, was their winning dish. If that was the special you can only imagine the rest. Once the check arrived three servers came quickly to refill our water glasses and take our plates and utensils away. Never saw so many staff that day rush to our table. The joint was over half empty. They just wanted us out, even though we just sat there quietly hungry for a meal. It was a terrible experience and no one in our large party will ever return. read more

Had a hard time finding a decent place to eat breakfast at 7 AM in Bishop, CA. We'll, I'm very glad that Jack's was open and ready to serve. I sat at the counter, and my server Sierra totally took care of me. I decided on the Starter Omelet with extra crispy Hash Browns. The omelet was just what I wanted, and the hash browns were perfect. Just enough food to get me through to lunch without being stuffed, and the coffee is locally roasted. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Starter Omelet with extra crispy Hash Browns. - American Near Me - Bishop, California

This place is a classic breakfast spot. I always stop here when passing through bishop and have never been disappointed. Their food is good, service is excellent, and the ambiance is amazing. You can't go wrong with an old school joint like this. They even sell cool shirts. 10/10 would recommend stopping here on your road trip. read more

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

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We were seated quickly and the water brought much needed coffee right away. We ordered our breakfast and it was served piping hot. I have an affection for diners and Jacks did not disappoint. It presented a relaxed ambiance and felt homey. Definitely will be back our next time in Bishop read more

I think of this place more like an experience. This is the king of diner type breakfasts, but it's the ambiance, walk hangings and diners who make this place memorable and worth the visit, at least once. The food is standard breakfast fare cooked close to perfection. I thought the floors and bathrooms were super clean considering the foot traffic that comes through here. Waitresses were more efficient than chatty, and brought our food in record speed. No need to ask for napkins, utensils, condiments, or refills because the servers have it down to a science. The food was pretty good and we ate here going into Mammoth and driving back home. I really enjoyed it! Brought some stickers for my kids' water bottles because they loved their pancake combos and wanted to remember their time at this restaurant. Solid 4 stars! Will be coming back! read more

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On our way back from Mammoth Lake and read the reviews so we decided to stop. It was a late party of 20 and they were so accommodating, they sat us as closes as possible and the staff was so friendly. I tried the biscuits and gravy which was yummy and my friend got the chicken fried steak and he was very pleased with it. The place is eclectically decorated and it was fun to read some of the signs posted. Worth a visit if you're feeling peckish Kelly was a great waitress! Sorry no pics we were hungry! read more

This is our place to stop for breakfast on the way back home from Mammoth. There always seems to be a wait, but it generally moves quickly. Service is friendly, and I really love a hearty breakfast in or coming off the mountains. I'm a fan of the chicken fried steak, but the whole family leaves full and satisfied! read more

My family and I were headed back from Mammoth and searched for a legit breakfast restaurant. Legit meaning good ole American breakfast plates. I've been to a couple of other spots in Bishop and was underwhelmed. Despite the low rating (I usually don't trust the stars), I looked at the menu and photos. The choices were what I was looking for. We had the French toast. It was SPECTACULAR. My husband who's from Italy is so dang picky and he LOVED it. We also had two kids pancake combos. I had the chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy. I lived in Kansas in college and miss those items, not many places have that menu selection. The gravy, hash browns, eggs, and biscuit were incredible. The fresh squeezed OJ was pretty sour. The meat was a bit chewy in some parts but still DELICIOUS. I ate it all. The service was friendly and kind. Everyone was real and aware. It was packed when we arrived but sat down pretty fast. We got our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering. I was afraid the service would be like Mammoth; super extra slow like molasses. But whew! They have a tight operation without all the stressful vibes. The customers were pretty attentive, too. They didn't just linger around after finishing. They seemed courteous when it came to others and respect for Jack's. To top it off, I'm OCD. So, I expected the bathrooms to be absolutely disgusting with the amount of people and being a diner. BUT... it was clean! I'm impressed. It says a lot about how they take care of what they have. Jack's will be our go-to restaurant whenever passing through. What an awesome place! read more

Jack's is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast while passing through or staying in Bishop CA. They have great hamburgers, love the fresh bread for the buns. But I go mainly for their pies. The peach pie is so great it's the first one I will ask for. Their apple is great and their berry pies are awesome. Before I leave Bishop I will always stop and purchase whole pies to take home for me and my friends. While purchasing my pies on my last trip I saw that they started serving chorizo and eggs. I can't wait to try it on my next trip to that area. But for now, I am enjoying my slice of peach pie. read more

Jack's is a pretty big diner. I like diners, I think they have a lot of history behind them. Feels like this place is a community spot. Jack's is full of quotes on the wall. I find it pretty cool. They have a large parking lot right on the side. The service was great !! I can't remember our servers name but she was awesome & very attentive. Thank you ! Wish I remembered your name. You made us feel welcome. :D The food was good just like your regular diner breakfast: eggs, omelettes, pancakes, muffins with your entree. read more

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Excellent place to stop for breakfast on your way up to Mammoth. The chicken fried steak is authentic and yummy (needs a little salt) but it's the real deal, not something they pulled out of the freezer. My ham & cheese omelette was perfect. I added a bit of salsa, which also is fresh, not canned. The orange cranberry muffin is a perfect side as well as the sourdough toast. Can't go wrong and prices are great! read more

I have been coming to Jack's since I was 18 years old. 53 years later, the food is still great, and the service is excellent. The coffee is a local brew that makes getting up in the morning worthwhile. The biscuits and gravy are so good your grandmother will be envious. The omelets are cooked perfectly so the eggs are soft and full of flavor with a large amount of cheese and sasauge. Don't miss the warm muffins versus toast. Very good. The atmosphere is all about Bishop fishing with many antiques and huge mounted fish on the walls. Service is excellent. Your coffee will never be empty, and the servers and busboys always have a smile. Large parking lot right off main street. Don't miss this one while in Bishop. Highly recommended. read more

Some of the staff regret their life choices and it shows. i.e. looking like they've been dragged through a thousand miles of bad road, or absolutely hating people and wondering why they're there in the first place. I come here almost every time I go to Bishop or Mammoth and the quality keeps going down hill. I'm done. The last few times I've been here I've encountered some rude, miserable human being. Hollandaise sauce should not taste like melted butter btw. The only reason for the extra star is because of the hot sauce. No one in my party wants to come here anymore after 10 years. The drive-thru Starbucks not far away serves better breakfast. read more

Highly recommend!! This was such a great breakfast place with fantastic service. Our server, Karen, was splendid. She treated my family well and made the experience a fun one. I am a Corned Beef Hash expert and let me tell you, this was one of the best I have eaten! Like it says on the menu "If you like it out of the can, this dish isn't for you!". Biscuits and gravy.. delicious Pancakes... very good. Eggs... cooked to perfection Cinnamon roll... wow! I would like to apologize for the pics, before I could take some my family had already chowed down. Even I had to have a couple bites before I paused to take the pics. If on your way to Mammoth, stop here for a good bite! read more

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It was packed so I assumed the food would be fresh and delicious. Unfortunately I was mistaken. I ordered the French Toast (pretty basic) and it was two incredibly dry slices of bread. After drowning it in watered down syrup, it was still DRY with a fishy aftertaste. Cute little decorations, I'll give you that. But food tasted like microwaved food. Will update if I get food poisoning. read more

What a cute place lots to look at! Being a family of 12 can be challenging to keep up with but let's first start off with the inside: I love how it has an old Fashion look to it. Lots to see in there and it was very tidy! The waiter: He was very nice and was able to handle our 2 tables. He didn't miss anything from our order and was always coming to check on us. The food: I ordered an extra crispy waffle per my request I was expecting a thick waffle but it was thin and crispy and was very good. Broccoli soup I also ordered and it's was ok , my 2 sons had the chicken fried and unfortunately they weren't pleased with it at all, my step dad had it also and said it was ok so I guess it's a hit and miss kinda meal, my mom got the ham steak and it was really good and big portion, my 2 daughters had pancakes they were good size portion and taste good, my husband had the grilled chicken breast sandwich and was very pleased with it . I took a bite and it had really good flavor! I definitely will be back! read more

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Sadly, read other reviews to the contrary however I thought it was excellent. I was first in line at 7am on a very busy holiday. By the time we left the place was packed. Long rumored the best breakfast in town, I had yet to try on the many occasions I come to Bishop. Wanting to eat before the trip back home, I was able to get here early and really enjoyed it. Great coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch. Basic breakfast food with good coffee and an excellent staff. It's kinda a hang up for me but I always ask for well done hash browns and yet I never get them. For the first time in recent memory, I got them how I like. Ordered a Denver omelette with the afore mentioned hash browns and biscuit & gravy in lieu of toast. Very good, the gravy was excellent. Also ordered was a hash scramble which was also said to be good. It is where locals go and it is the best in town, easily. Cute coffee shop with lots of seating, but it does fill up fast. Cool decor with replicas of some of the largest fish in this area. I couldn't have been more satisfied and that includes the check which seemed very reasonable. The first of many visits here. Manage your expectations on weekends and holidays, get there early or plan to wait. read more

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BEST PLACE for breakfast. Every time I come up to Bishop it's a MUST to come here. Their warm muffins are the BEST with a cup of coffee you can't go wrong. Must say, I'm pretty sad they don't carry the coconut pineapple muffin. Please bring them back read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Chicken Fried Steak Patty Melt French Toast - American Near Me - Bishop, California

When a restaurant has been serving food since 1947, and has a great Yelp review to boot, yo KNOW they're doing it right! Came in on a Thursday morning for breakfast before heading out of town. Karen was our server and she was a complete delight. Hot coffee was kept coming and entrees we're timely and served hot. I enjoyed the pork chop combo while hubby had the ham steak breakfast - both were delicious! Their pancakes looked SO GOOD, but I'm off carbs until next year so I'll have to wait to dig into those fluffy delights! read more

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My family stopped here for lunch on our way to June lake. We were seated right away and the service was awesome. Cute restaurant, decorated like a western theme. The food was really flavorful and the portions were good. The chicken and wild rice soup was really good! We will definitely stop here again when we're back in town. read more

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The country fried steak was rubbery and tasted premade frozen. I sat at the table after we paid and my family left for a box so I could take the rest and not appear rude to my mother-in-law who just paid over $120 for a Denny's quality breakfast. The staff would glance at me annoyed and never brought me a box. So I just left and won't ever go back. read more

The place for breakfast in Bishop! Great food choices the staff is friendly and helpful. Large menu selections. Best Chicken fried steak with homemade gravy! Good parking and right on 395 in downtown. read more

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

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Wow! From host to service to food, just what we hoped for. First off, my husband is from Texas and I'm an okie who makes the best chicken fried steak and milk gravy. So we're always worried about getting it in a restaurant. He always asks first, if it's hand made or premade frozen. Well this is handmade, and really good meat, and the gravy might have even been as good as mine. Seriously, maybe it was, and I'm ok with that. Another thing, my eggs Benedict had very good hollandaise, which even rivals mine, maybe! Lol My granddaughter wanted to add that she really liked her pancakes. We will make Jacks our traditional breakfast stop! You'll be glad if you stop! We were! read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - The beautiful crispy crust of chicken fried steak that's tender and succulent inside. Just had to show you before it was gone! - American Near Me - Bishop, California

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Food was good service was fast. Setup like a typical restaurant nothing special. Had some area history up on the walls. Would definitely eat here again, I do recommend Jack's. read more