Here's the thing, Although breakfast may be good anything that has to do with a cream based gravy, sauce or soup is awful. I still eat here now and them but you have to know what to order and that is the trick to this place. Also you need to have educated cooks not just someone that can cook an egg I mean someone with some knowledge and set a standard to your quality, Last time I ate here I had the Prime rib it was bland, the clam chowder was very thick the cream was separated in the soup so it was like cottage cheese. Clam chowder is a simple rue based soup and you ad cream at the end using claim juice and some use a little chicken broth to it as well. The country gravy looks the same. A little seasoning goes a long way and having a educated cook and a standard for you food will too. please come back to having a passion for your food. the pies are still good but are frozen so you have to nuke them which not everyone likes hot pie. any fruit pie is usually server warm and most likely with vanilla ice cream; lemon meringue, pecan, pumpkin, chocolate and banana cream pies are served cool or cold and having them frozen make it harder to enjoy. The muffins and baked good are good always have been, However the chicken fried steak is not breaded it is dipped in egg and then cooked so it is just egg cooked on to the cube steak!! you dip the steak in egg wash then bread it so you have a breading that sticks to the meat when its cooked that why its called chicken fried! eating a country fried steak with egg caked around it is horrid!! Like I said you have to know what to order here But I will say they have a decent burger but don't get any steaks they are not worth the disappointment or the money now if they made it 7.99 then you would expect a mediocre steak but no they are about $14. I would not be so passionate about this usually but we don't have many placed in bishop to eat and out of those places only a few have high standards and have consistency. I have been in the food service industry for 14 years and have went to schools, learned in the military and have received many certifications and became a Chef to our officers after going through an extensive training for 1 year on top of multiple month long courses during my time in the military. I know every inspection point and am capable of teaching and fixing issue like these for restaurants. Things that are good Pancakes, waffles and breakfast meals except country fried steak!!!, muffins, baked breads, pies, bacon!, Burgers, fries (usually), Sandwiches. The waiting staff varies but they usually try to be courteous, however currently there is one who has a poor attitude AND DOESNT EVEN TRY! usually on the later shift so watch out! read more

Very good breakfast. Compares to Jack's in Orcutt. However, the portions were smaller. Price was reasonable and service was fast. Employees were friendly. read more

Good food, our service was good, however I witnessed some very poor service rendered to a walk-in customer. If you are still 40 minutes away from your posted closing time and you have only two people seated in your restaurant, you DO NOT turn away a new walk-in, telling them you are closed because you "have no business". If you have one customer, you have business, and you just turned him away. The next time I'm in Bishop, I will be going out of my way to avoid your establishment, despite your 70-year history. It's disappointing, because we have previously enjoyed your restaurant. read more

Awesome little American food spot! The service is wonderful and very attentive. Came in with a party of 9 and everyone loved their food. The pecan waffle was to die for! Highly recommend Jacks if you're passing through :) read more

Bland. Greasy. Price is average for the area, but too high for what you get.

Do not eat here for dinner. We need a no star option for reviews. My girlfriend said after we walked out without finishing our dinner that if she had one goal in life, it would be to keep people from making the same mistake that we did. It makes me question Yelp as a whole that this place has so many good reviews. Both the chicken fried steak and the meatloaf that came on the plastic plates were inedible. Chicken fried steak was covered in chunky gravy that looked like fake vomit you buy at a novelty shop. Their "vegetable" was microwave heated frozen corn. The salad was soaked in water (at least the wilted iceberg appeared to have been washed). The mashed potatoes came from a mix and looked terrible (girlfriend was too grossed out by the meatloaf to try it). The "rice pilaf" was grey and mushy. We feel we got out lucky by leaving after just a few bites and had a great meal at the sushi place just a few doors down. Easily one of the top ten worst meals of my life. read more

I've been eating here since I was a little girl. It's always been my favorite spot for breakfast. So I really hate to say this, but Jacks has gone downhill the past few years! Horribily. I haven't eaten here for about 6 months now because my experience just got worse and worse every time I went back. To start off their breakfast food has gotten so incredibly greasy that I always get a belly ache and I have a cast iron stomach! I never cared for the dinner served here but I would get a burger here and there. Nothing bad to say about the burger. But the last straw was when I took my 5 year old son for breakfast and when our plates arrived there was a hair laying across my food in plain sight...THEN I start to cut up my son's french toast only to find two long strands of hair cooked INTO his food. How disgusting. I was so pissed. I left and never went back. The ONLY reason I would walk into there again is to purchase a pumpkin pie and a loaf of 7 grain bread which are both amazingly delicious. I'm sorry Jacks restaurant ): get it together. I miss the old days! read more

Recommend: BREAKFAST ONLY! portions are smaller now that the economy is shot, Blackberry Pie Alamode is a huge hit and for breakfast Chicken Fried Steak with Biscuits n Gravy, if u order anything else than u can't blame me and Lunch n Dinner is Basic food nothing special read more

Just want to say the waitress was great! She was nice and kind. Now the food was mediocre. Some raved about the biscuits and gravy so I got them and I don't recommend getting them. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs and today was the first time I never finished it. The country fried steak was rubbery and bland. The only thing I ate was the hash browns and eggs and that was ok tasting. Oh yea and the orange juice is not freshly squeezed as advertised. And I don't think the glass of orange juice was worth $4.49. My wife had French toast she said it was good. Mother had pancakes she said it was ok. Pretty much the only reason they got two stars is because of the waitress. read more

I have no idea what gets into me when I'm traveling. My appetite expands to the size of the state of TX, and my GF laughs at me. well, first her eyes pop out, THEN she laughs at me. This time, her folks did also - after eating here. I now have a personal record for consecutive times I've eaten my own weight - its always at Jack's. Anyway, now I know what a Country benedict is, and I'll definitely order this again - 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 biscuits, gravy, potatoes $8.95 + a bottomless cup of joe. read more

Great must stop dinner for Breakfast, lunch and Dinner. Breakfast is my faborote. Service is fast, food is top notch delicious, and the staff is super friendly!! It's a must stop on my trip to Bishop! Simply become just a tradition because of the great memories and because we are always treated so well, and the food continues to be great!! Don't bother with fast food, or denny's. Stop here and see the fish on the wall and get a true feeling of what the town's all about! read more

Went here for breakfast while on an Eastern Sierra fishing trip. been here a few times. Here's the lowdown.... Pros: The food, at least for breakfast, is really good. Delicious. I had corned beef hash and eggs with a biscuit and everything was outstanding. My son had the waffle with egg and sausage , scarfed it down, and proclaimed it a fantastic meal. Coffee tastes great and is refilled frequently, and is nice and hot ! Tables and seats are kept clean. Service, for the most part, is quick and attentive. Sometimes the place is overloaded with people (especially the Sunday after-church crowd) and things start to back up . All the staff give a great attitude. You feel they really appreciate your business because they know there are plenty of eateries in Bishop. Cons: Every time We've eaten here the bathrooms are dirty. Like they're an afterthought. But you come out of there and quite honestly you lose your appetite. Such a simple problem to solve but the owners must be oblivious to the filth. Overall: a really good place with good customer service and delicious breakfasts with solid portions and a pleasant vibe. Prices in the middle of the road, but you won't leave hungry either. read more

It's alright. Their fresh breads are pretty good. Some of the locals call it "Jacks Awful Slop" (instead of "Jacks Waffle Shop"), but I don't think it's that bad. Some days the food is better than others, maybe due to who is working the grill that day. I recommend stopping by at least once. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Pumpkin muffin. The icing is a bit questionable. - American Near Me - Bishop, California

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We stopped by here on our way North because of the many positive Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. The omelets were perfect. I love my eggs cooked but not "brown" and these were just perfect. The pumpkin muffins were fresh, big, and warm. The coffee was your typical diner quality coffee. The service was friendly and efficient. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. No complaints, it was all good. We had a nice breakfast and will be coming back. read more

Very charming place! Food was fantastic and service was great. I don't know why this place doesn't have 5 stars!!! Will be back again!

Large portions, freshly made, and really yummy! Breakfast items are all good, but their french fries are fresh and really good too. Great place for traditional american diner food. read more

Classic home style American eateries make me feel good inside. This one is a good one in my books! Don't expect too much from this place, just kickback and enjoy the company around you and your meal. read more

Stopped by here for some breakfast. Got the French toast and the bacon and cheese omelette. Our omelette came with homemade biscuits and gravy and they had freshly squeezed orange juice. We spent about $30 plus a tip. Their prices are really affordable and their food was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

these 5 stars belong to the pecan waffles alone! it depresses me that I live in LA county and the most delicious waffles I've ever had are hundreds of miles away. until I had their waffles I was always a fan of the Belgium waffle variety. never did i think these thin almost crispy like waffles would catch my fancy! it was loaded with pecans and was oh so delicious I'm ready to endure another dad-planned fishing vacation just to have another taste! other than the waffles, the rest of my family members seemed to enjoy their food, and the bustling atmosphere and fish trophies adorning the walls made for a happy breakfast. read more

Stopped by on our way home from Reno. Ordered a half sandwich (BLT) and soup ( soup of the day: chicken noodle) it was very satisfying. The chicken soup was one of the best I've had. We ordered two sliced of apple pie to go and I'm not a fan of apple pie but when we got home and dug in all we could say was "oh my god" with our eyes rolling to the back of our heads. This pie was truly delicious. Luckily we pass through Bishop a few times a year so we'll definitely make this a stop on our trips. read more

I always stop by on my way home to LA to order their Southwest salad with grilled chicken. The grilled chicken was very fresh and tasty. The salad itself had cheese flavored sticks, grilled corn, good assortment of peppers and greens. Came with a packet of Southwest dressing that went well with the salad. Order was prompt and ready to go, which I enjoyed on the road on my way home. It is hard to find good to go salads at a reasonable price before the long trip back so I recommend this one. read more

I do enjoy the breakfast here once in awhile. It seems to have gone down hill the past few years. I used to enjoy it a lot more. The food is diner food, but good service and nice people. read more

Oh so glad we stopped here for dinner. The Chicken Fried Steak is so delicious, our server recommended it, and boy was she right out. The atmosphere was great. The baked goods were out of this work amazing, cookies are a must. Just a little warning to those sensitive to spice, the gravy has lots of yummy pepper, so ask for it on the side if you're sensitive, my fiance wished he did, but he still thought it was yummy. :) Will be back one day, hopefully soon :) read more

Great food, friendly employees, and fast service. Went in on fishmas and we were in and out of there. Been up here four years for opening day and just found this place, and were glad we did! A bonus for having breakfast all day! read more

We stop here whenever we are passing through Bishop. Service is always really good, and the Corned Beef Hash(extra Crispy) is one of our favorites. Along with a fresh blueberry muffin! read more

In my opinion, highly overrated. Food is only alright, you can get a much better meal across the street, it might cost a little more but worth it for the superior food and service. read more

Had the spaghetti and meatballs which was delicious. Their clam chowder, which unfortunately they don't serve every night, is way better than many seafood restaurants I've been to. And to top it off their dinner rolls are the best I've ever had! read more

Much lameness here. No beer on tap on a 90 degree day and the bottled beer I did receive was warm. Waitress couldn't get our order straight, my burger sandwich was as dry as the dunes in Death Valley - could hardly choke it down. Not recommended at all - old feel to the place as might be expected. Giant plastic fish on the wall - they might have been considerably tastier than my Sahara burger. read more

We have been in here a few times and enjoyed the service and food every time. This place has a good breakfast selection. The omelets are delicious. read more

For more than 20 years I have stopped here for breakfast on the way to or from June Lake. If there is a better breakfast than this, I want to know about it. The bacon is thick cut, the hash browns homemade and the biscuits and gravy are a meal in themselves. I generally don't even like biscuits and gravy, EXCEPT at Jack's. I simply love this place. read more

This place is reliable. The breakfast is good, it's pretty easy to make substitutions because there are a lot of choices, and it's served all day. We've always been served in a reasonable amount of time, and the fish wear funny hats. It's an especially great place if you just came off a backpack, as the portions are large. read more

Had a great meal here a few years ago with the family. Planned a trip to Mammoth, and decided to stay in bishop partly because of Jacks. We drove up from san diego and got there about 8:20 pm. Door has open daily until 9 pm Painted on door. Door was locked. Staff tried to ignore me, my family out in cold. After 5 minutes, i pointed to painted door and my watch. Finally a guy came out other door to say that there was not enough business to stay open. If the owner was there, shame on them. read more

Ate here on a Monday morning,not too busy. The food was okay, it was't great. The scrambles eggs were runny? yes runny, I thought maybe it was just mine, but my daughters scrambled eggs were runny as well. My coffee was good, sadly i wasn't able to enjoy a second cup as our waitress didn't come to check. The pancake was thin, like a crepe. Don't order the freshly squeezed OJ, cause it's not. it tastes like SunnyD. Needless to say we won't be going back to Jack's. read more

They have proper orange juice. I liked their pancakes and I really liked their sausage. I wonder how many words I need to type for Yelp to allow me to post this as a review read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bakery - Orange juice glass was full when I got it. I think it was about 4 bucks - American Near Me - Bishop, California

Came here Wednesday night around 3pm for the first time in 5 years and I was overall very pleased.The inside gives you a true mountain man diner feel which was really cool. It was pretty dead inside, service was quick, waitress was very patient, sweet, and polite.The food came pretty quick. The food(for being a vegetarian) was great! Usually don't like veggie burgers but since coming here now I do! The fries were well seasoned and very delicious. I highly recommend Jacks. This place deserves 5 stars. Don't miss out! read more

We just had a banquet for 18 in Jack's back room. Menu selection was very good, food was great, and service was outstanding. Given that Jack's is basically a diner in a small mountain town, I'm giving it five stars for what it is. An institution. Decor is fishing/hunting themed. Their potato salad is outstanding, the broccoli was fresh, not frozen, and all baked goods are made on the premises. They make their own hot sauce and steak sauce too. Although they serve breakfast all day, Jack's isn't just for breakfast and lunch. They do a great job on dinners too. read more

It used to be great, then they hired crappy servers and their quality of food went way down from that point on.

So delicious! Country Benedict was amazing! I had to eat half a portion though. Our waitress Erika was awesome! She was on top of everything. read more

Very good, honest country breakfast. Among us we enjoyed the huevos rancheros, spinach and jack cheese omelette and eggs with bacon, biscuits and toast. While the portions were fairly large, the food was neither greasy nor too heavy - a major pitfall in this restaurant genre. I thought the biscuits were too dense but they make their own 7-grain and sourdough bread which was to die for. The bacon was nice and thick and the eggs perfectly cooked. The hash browns seemed to be made in house but were a little raw in the middle. Our waitress might have been the best part of the whole experience - friendly without being fake, attentive despite the extremely busy Sunday morning crowd yet not overbearing and in general authentic - what a relief to have a server that truly enjoys/ takes pride in his/her work. Thanks, Jack's read more

Great place to stop while passing through Bishop. Jack's has friendly service and the best breakfast in town!