First time here after passing this diner for years. There's accessible parking in the small center, which makes it pretty easy to get in and out. Walking inside, it definitely gives off that classic, old-school diner vibe. We were seated right away since it wasn't too busy at the time. The menu is huge, almost overwhelming, so it took us a minute to decide what to order. We kept it simple and went with the traditional pancakes, eggs, and bacon, plus a California burger. The portions were decent, but overall, the food quality was just okay. Nothing terrible, just not particularly memorable, it had a bit of that "cheap" taste to it. That said, the service really stood out. Our server was kind and patient, especially while dealing with my little one being a bit of a handful, which I definitely appreciated. Overall, I'd say it's a solid option if you're looking for a late-night sit-down spot and want to avoid fast food. While I personally wouldn't go out of my way to come back, it wasn't a bad experience. 4 stars, mainly for the friendly service, even though the food didn't quite hit for me. read more

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We had a table of 12, and our server was phenomenal. So sweet, attentive, and smiling the entire time. Sorry I didn't catch your name!!! Food is your average american breakfast like dennys and ihop, but I will say that the portions are a smudge more generous. You get what you order, but taste is nothing super memorable. With how great the service is here, I would choose this place (and probably this location) over another breakfast spot for our big family to dine at again! read more

Jack's Whittier Restaurant - mushroom and spinach omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Let this one hit home ! My ribeye steak dinner ~ I SENT BACK BECAUSE IT SMELLED LIKE FISH ! That ruined my appetite ~ Then they returned it on the plate less the onion rings ~ Stating that was the issue .... NO ! The issue is I sent my plate BACK AND I SEEN MULTIPLE PEOPLE SNIFFING IT ~ then it being returned to me ... THATS A ISSUE . I ended up having French toast . My sister ordered the ribeye as well but she not as sensitive as I am to a fishy smell ...... Then let me mention the men s restroom .... it wasn't messy and unkept but it has a freaking smell to it . Reeking of urine !!! I've been a long time customer and it's a favorite place of mine but let's not over look the importance of have a clean restroom . Let's NOT OVERLOOK THE IMPORTANCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FRYING FISH AND ONION-RINGS. Now let me mention HOW SHOCKED I WAS WHEN A YOUNG MAN APPROACHED MY TABLE TO ASK WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO DRINK ? AS I looked Up ! And seen A RING IN HIS NOSE MY FIRST REACTION WAS (EEEEEKKKKK!) Thinking WHAT THE HELL DO I NEED TO SEE THIS WHEN IM OUT FOR A FAMILY DINNER ? It's DISGUSTING !!!! I paid the bill , left a tip but I hope this makes an impact to management . I can make MORE comments on this particular visit however I'll keep it to the 3 I mentioned . As a long time customer over 40 years , tonight had to be the worst experience in my lifetime of any restaurant. To be fair , I'll try Jacks Whittier again and hopefully the bathroom is disinfected with no residual urine smell and the food I order isn't smelling like FISH . Lastly , a personal dress code put into effect of body piercings. Jacks Whittier Restaurant isn't at Venice Beach ~ read more

Came out with the family to celebrate my father's good news. First impression as it was our first time here was the staff was pretty friendly and it looked clean. I ordered the New York steak medium well with rice pilaf and a salad with ranch. My food also came with corn and 2 onion rings. I received my steak and it was medium rare, I decided to just eat it. The steak was okay, the rice was disgusting, it was not rice pilaf at all. It was some sort of orange rice that was lacking flavor and tasted rubbery. The corn was your basic corn no flavor. The onion rings were just okay. The salad was extremely watered down, you couldn't even taste the ranch as it was drowned in water. The only thing I liked from this place was the banana shake and the service. I do not see us returning to this place as we were very let down. read more

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I have had their chicken. Excellent the side choices are like any 60's diner. They have been a Whittier staple restaurant for decades. Enjoy, it has changed in some of the cooks they have. Chicken seems the same. It has that old school ambiance and the service is a little slower and hen fast food. Sit at counter, it might be faster. I've only been in a booth with three or more persons. read more

Came to this place for family dinner always drove by restaurant and finally decided to stop by. Inside restaurantwas comfortable plenty of seating. Customer service was great very friendly and helpful. The food was good. The price was decent. Will come back for sure. read more

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Had brunch here for the first time today and it was solid. Prices are actually better than what you'd pay at IHOP or Denny's, which was a nice surprise. I got the chicken fried steak with gravy and it was really good and crispy, well-seasoned, and the gravy tied it all together. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Amazing food I went here today with my husband and there salads are delicious very friendly server and great food there burgers are very delicious and cooked to perfection aswell ! read more

Came here on a Sunday with the family. I've passed this restaurant up so many times and just now decided to try it. I ordered steak and eggs and it was so good. All the food is reasonably priced as well. The server was helpful and attentive, he kept an eye out for refills on our coffee which was nice to not have to continually ask. This is a great American restaurant and very reasonably priced. read more

This restaurant has been around for 33 years. It's historical in Whittier, Ca. They make homemade traditional food from scratch. I ordered the chicken and waffle breakfast for my first time with egg whites and it was good. The pancakes were soft and fluffy with good flavor. The chicken was moist and crunchy and the eggs were good. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere gives you a 1950's style with cool artifacts. I will be a returning customer. Note: They have daily specials and they are open 6am till 1030pm. Prices are very economical and you get huge quantities of food. read more

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It has been some time being away from Jack's Restaurant and was able to make some yesterday around 12:30pm. Its always busy but especially on a Sunday had to wait about 30 minutes. Got a booth and again they provide great food. I ordered the wonderful Blueberry Pancakes which are always good but this particular batch was amazing with plenty of blueberries baked inside the pancakes. Great service and food makes for a great combination. read more

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Parking kinda limited. Bathroom very clean. Place very clean staff very friendly. They have limited drinks beer and wine. Plenty of items to order. Love you can have breakfast anytime. Had the dinner special which was the top sirloin, green beans, baked potato, cheese bread. Had the vegetable beef soup wow loved this whole meal. Add strawberry cheesecake ice cream it was awesome. This place gets five stars. It's worth checking out when you're with your in Whittier. read more

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I had fond memories of breakfast at Jack's with my family in the 90's and early 2000's. Today I wanted to treat my boyfriend to breakfast so we went to Jack's. The highlight was seeing an old friend from high school there, but my boyfriend's skillet breakfast was burnt at the bottom, the coffee was watery and the overall quality of the food was lackluster. We probably won't be going back. read more

The dish didn't quite meet my expectations.The flavors felt a bit unbalanced. It was prepared well, but it lacked depth.The execution was solid, though the taste was underwhelming. The service was quite slow and felt a bit unorganized. It wasn't very clear where customers were supposed to sit, which made the experience somewhat confusing. After being seated, it also took a while before my order was taken. The space feels somewhat dated, and a more streamlined décor could really enhance the overall atmosphere. read more

Jack's Whittier Restaurant - Country Fried steak. I definitely recommend. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Had breakfast at Javk's Want to acknowledge Ms NELLIE!! She was very helpful and patient getting our food as we were sitting b out in the patio She was such a joy about herself, she was kind and patient as she kept coming back and seeing we were taken care of. Thank you for your excellent customer service skills!! You young Lady Rock!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! read more

Jack's is a very popular Whittier eatery. Throwback to a fifty's diner--friendly, welcoming staff and hearty, great tasting food. We're never disappointed when we eat there! read more

I've decided to take up visiting diners once a week on Saturdays on my mini moto and Jack's Whittier was the first one on my list! Hopefully not the last as I look to continue my own little Saturday tradition. Anyway, I'm a sucker for old architecture from the older days. The buildings, the decor, the vibe - it all has so much more character compared to what we have today. That's what drew me here to begin with. More importantly, the food was good. I ordered a Denver omelette and thankfully I was able to substitute some items for a few slices of tomatoes and iceberg lettuce (doing a low-carb thing right now). The omelette was cooked just right. Not rubbery, not dry, and not under. Not going to lie though, I wish I wasn't on a diet because I absolutely love greasy diner food and I'm certain they would have not disappointed. Service was really friendly and the food came out quick! I got the best seat in house too since I wanted to dine at the countertop. I got a nice little backdrop for my photos too. Hoping to come back in the near future NOT on a diet to experience deliciousness. read more

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Went for the first time to try their breakfast on Sunday morning at 9am. Busy, but we were greeted and seated right away. Attentive service is a big deal to me, and theirs is excellent. Fun, kinda inadvertently hip 70's decor reminded me of coffee shops like Sambo's and Bob's Big Boy from my childhood. Jack's has great food at great prices with generous portions. We each got the $14.95 sausage & eggs; came with 4 links (You typically get 2-3 links elsewhere). White toast was really good, side of biscuits & gravy was generous and tasty. Excellent hash browns, we both noticed, had never had them prepared quite like that. I kinda felt sorry for them only because of the adjacent Whittier Blvd street construction making access to their driveway a bit tricky, probably hurts their business a bit. Plenty of parking. I say: Go! We will absolutely go again. read more

10/26/25 Can't go wrong with any food pick here! Got seated quick for a Sunday. Food got to are table super fast! Thank you! read more

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Originally opened in 1933 I drove from West LA specifically for this diner and I'm very happy that I did so. I am working through a list of all diners in LA County and next on the list was Jack's. I was excited to try it based on how many decades it's been open and also just from the pictures I could tell this sort of architecture and vibe that I want to see for a diner breakfast. They have a parking lot attached with free parking and even though it was crowded we were able to be seated after about a 5 min wait. Our server was extremely polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. The interior looks like a true LA retro diner with the Googie architecture and plenty of booth and counter seating. Since it was opened prior to the 1950s, it doesn't have the rock 'n' roll theme which I was glad to see since a lot of the newer diners copy that 1950s aesthetic. They have a very large menu so it was hard to choose what I wanted to order but I settled on the Steak Skillet because I'd read a lot of great reviews about it. I will say that it is very good and the steak is very tender and flavorful. They don't skimp on the portion sizes and overall I was very happy with the dish. We also ordered some bakery items and everything was very tasty and made us want to visit again soon. I would definitely recommend to any fan of diners or to anyone in the area searching for a great breakfast or lunch option. read more

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This restaurant is one of the gems in Whittier. What really stands out is the friendly service and easy pace. The menu is full of options, from pasta to fried chicken. I enjoy the rueben sandwich, and their dessert is very good... especially the cheesecake. They do tend to cater to an older crowd, so don't expect salty or spicy. But so what, just add your own salt if you need. Parking is easy and price is fair. Great place to bring mom and dad for a nice bite to eat. read more

First time here and looks like a good place and cozy but the staff and I believe a male who could be manger have really bad attitude slammed our drinks and threw our straws at us. I wouldn't want to call this or take it out of context but makes you feel awkward due to our skin color. We are Mexican Americans. Not a good feeling to have while you trying to eat breakfast! read more

Jack's Whittier Restaurant - Salty Ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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I am very disappointed that their hours are posted that they close at midnight, yet after driving 15min to their location and arriving at 11:30pm we were told the kitchen is closed. If they won't serve you 30min before closing, change the time they close to 11:30pm. Very upsetting!! read more

The reason I am leaving this 1 star review is because of the service I received on Friday. To start the host, I'm not sure his name but he's been there previous times and has never been very welcoming....not a great start. Then Jorge was my server I believe, though he was reluctant to give me his name (weird) so I asked someone else who told me. His attitude was terrible, he didn't check up on our group for long periods of time, honestly we just felt forgotten. The food was okay, we dine here regularly and I probably wouldn't have felt the need to leave a review had the service been better. Let this be a message to management that some employees need some more customer service training. Before I've only had the ladies as my servers and they are always very sweet and accommodating though! Next time I hope to have one of them again. read more

The place was nice. Diner ambiance. Staff was friendly but a little forgetful. First she forgot the soups and we never received our bread. They still forgot one soup so they gave it to me when we left. The lentil soup didn't really taste like lentil as it has way too many things mixed in it. Loved the chicken soup. I had to send my steak as it was undercooked. The taste was ok. I am going back because people rave about the chicken so we'll see how that goes. read more

Breakfast is great atmosphere is old 60s. The weight staff are wonderful people one of my best places to eat..

I gave this place several chances and it just never managed to win me over. Service was hit or miss each time. Sometimes we'd get a really great server, other times we'd get the server with long black hair who would ignore us and forget items we had ordered. The food is bland. No matter what I had ordered, there was no flavor. As for the ambiance, it's still got that old school diner feel. read more

Went there yesterday for lunch for the first time of recommendation for my friend went with a group of seven we had good service and it was good old-fashioned Diner vibe without getting all retro and all of us were pleased with the food. It was delicious. I had the club sandwich, which is one of my go to others had fried chicken, which they really enjoyed. The tortilla soup was over. The top. Pancakes were good definitely will return and the other thing that was nice. It was past the busy time, but they also did not rush us out. We had a nice lengthy stay and definitely enjoyed our time and it was a consensus amongst this all we'll be back. read more

I hadn't been to Whittier in nearly a decade, so when I found myself in the area earlier this week, I took a short detour to visit Jack's. I'm so glad I did. It was a meaningful walk down memory lane. I lived in Whittier for about seven years--from age two to nine--and attended nearby Lydia Jackson Elementary for kindergarten, second, and third grade. We lived in a little California bungalow just down the street from Jack's, within walking distance. I have fond memories of coming here as a kid with my parents and extended family--most of whom have since passed on--so this visit felt like a quiet reunion with the past. I'm happy to report that, in the best way, not much has changed. Jack's is a Whittier institution and has been for over ninety years. It's one of the few "Good Old Days" places still standing, and it retains that classic diner charm and ambiance that's hard to find these days. Though updated with modern amenities, the mid-century-modern decor and architecture--checkered floors, vintage-patterned wallpaper, chrome accents, cozy booths, and a small counter--remain beautifully intact, throwbacks to a bygone era. Vintage photographs line the walls, showcasing decades of local history and familiar faces. Jack's is well-loved by locals who know where to find good food. It's not fancy, but that's part of the appeal. The menu focuses on staple American comfort food, so don't expect anything fancy, but it does it well. The service is still as prompt and attentive as I remember it being in my childhood, which speaks to the pride they take in their hospitality. I kept it simple: a basic bacon-and-egg sandwich with mayo, fries with ranch, and a tall glass of iced tea. It was just as good as I remembered--succulent without being greasy, and perfectly portioned for the price. Jack's serves some of the best iced tea around, and I don't say that lightly--I'm a bit of a connoisseur, thanks to my Arkansas-born grandmother who knew a proper iced tea with lemon when she saw one. I hope to return sooner next time--without another decade passing. Jack's is more than just a diner. For many of us, it's a touchstone. Generations have passed through its doors, and I sincerely hope that tradition continues for many decades to come. read more

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Was in town and have not been here in quite sometime so stopped and got the julienne salad with their French dressing. This is by far my favorite salad and dressing they serve. Food is great here and have to give them a try. Too bad it wasn't a Sunday because been craving their chicken and rice soup. Place is nice and clean with a great homey atmosphere with friendly staff and ample parking. When in Whittier stop by and won't be disappointed. Have been coming here for decades and holds a special place as this is where my grandma and I used to visit often. read more

Jack's Whittier Restaurant - Julienne salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Simply the best!! In every area you'd expect at a restaurant. Delicious, made from scratch meals, reasonably priced, served by the politest employees, In a pleasant environment. With a great vibe and energy. read more

Outside: You can't miss the Jacks sign, it's the cutest sign. The parking lot is a little small for all the businesses. But I've never had an issue finding parking. There are some outdoor covered seating areas available as well! Inside: It has a cute diner feel, there is a lot of seating options available. You can ever get a few lottery scratchers while you wait! Public restrooms are available. Food: The food was good! The ranch with the side salad was so good, the fries were fresh and good. The sandwich had such fresh ingredients and even the turkey was fresh!! Service: The service was so good! There was absolutely nothing to complain about, everyone who worked here seemed very friendly and helpful. Our food came out in a timely manner and our drinks stayed full! read more

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Recently came here for dinner. This isn't one of our usual spots, but Whittier has limited options when it comes to dining late night. Parking was okay, but I could see it being an issue when it's busier. The restaurant has a cute diner almost retro vibe that I loved, it was super nostalgic. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was friendly and pretty attentive throughout the entire meal. It did take a while to get our food, but overall we were pretty satisfied with our experience and the quality of the food we received. I'm not sure this will ever be my first option, but it really wasn't bad especially considering the limited options. read more

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It's been 2 years since we were last here, we were in the area and hungry so we passed up Canes and In n Out to come back to this spot that we had good experience and good food from. Well let me tell you it didn't disappoint, food was good, service was great and my stomach is full not after I got a slice of apple pie with scoops of ice cream it all hit the spot! Nelly took care of us she's the sweetest ever and answered and questions we had, checking in on us if we needed anything! Check this place out and let your tummy leave happy!! read more

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First time at Jack's after living in the area and driving by for the last 62 years. Glad we came. The food was great, the service solid, and it was pretty good value for six people. Shout out to our host, Ricky, who kept things light and groovy. Thanks for the Birthday cake for my little boy. We'll be back. read more

This place was ok. I had their steak skillet and was pretty good and filling. Instead of having a toast I tried the biscuit and gravy. The biscuits were OK, but the gravy was very tasty and it went well together. I also tried their chicken and waffles. Chicken like the little flavor and the waffle was not what I expected. I will probably not get that again if I come back. Service was great. It took a while for us to get in there. so make sure you go early. There's plenty of sitting and they even had the football game on. So you could come eat some breakfast and enjoy your football game. read more

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Jack's is a diner-style restaurant with an extensive menu. Breakfast is served all day. There are full entrees, sandwiches, and burgers as well. Service is good and the restaurant is pleasantly decorated. Ample parking in lot. read more

Jack's Whittier Restaurant - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

I get it Jacks has been established for years. Ok my personal experience was the food was cold and had no flavor but mainly the service was really bad I asked for water and hot sauce and our waitress disappeared....SMH PS I STILL LEFT A 10$ TIP.. read more

First time and Jack's and although the wait was a bit long, the food came out fast! The vanilla cappuccino was delicious! And the carrot cake was top tier! Not sure if i would order the biscuits and gravy & custard again but my family and i were pleased with the service and food. read more

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Holy moly, I would never think a piece of meatloaf would make me puke. Looks like compact dogfood. Service was great and ambiance was great. I normally love their menudo, but today I wanted meatloaf. And it happened to be on the specials menu. Do your self a favor. Please don't do it. read more