Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe

    4.6 (61 reviews)

    Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe Photos

    JAC'S WHISTLE STOP CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    Recommended Reviews - Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brian M.

    This is the place to stop when you're looking for a meal on the road! The friendliest people. Fantastic ambience. Pure americana, salt of the earth. I had a mountain of biscuits and gravy! Lol. It was fantastic, but honestly, order the half portion if you're eating it alone. Ha ha ha PS -the best coffee Nice and hot and strong.

    Taco Salad - Beef
    Samantha S.

    A Hidden Gem with Amazing Food and Friendly Service! Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe has become a favorite hidden gem for my boyfriend and me. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, making every visit feel special. The food is consistently amazing -- I'm absolutely in love with their taco salad, and their Key Lime pie is hands-down the best I've ever had! Every time we go, it's such a memorable experience. If you're driving through, don't miss out on this wonderful small business; it's truly worth a visit. 10/10 highly recommend!

    Breakfast burrito with chorizo.
    Anne Marie H.

    The best thing about this place was the service. The waitress was very nice and pleasant. We have been here three times previously and it was pretty good for a small dive. Things have gone downhill. I ordered a breakfast burrito with chorizo. There was so much potato, I could not taste the chorizo. The salsa was watery and bland. I would pay another dollar for more chorizo. My husband ordered a hamburger. The patty was a small pathetic piece of pressed burger that barely made it to the edges of the bun. It was comparable to a cheap burger at McDonalds with no flavor. My husband said it was like eating cardboard. The ketchup was a cheap brand and contained high fructose corn syrup. The only redeeming item was the key lime pie, which was surprisingly good and homemade. We have driven out of our way to eat here but no more. I can make it better at home. Not worth the gas or time.

    Happy diners!
    Lois R.

    Don't let the outside appearance of this little gem for you. It's one minute off highway 8 The chef is creative, Ann is the Perfect hostess with the mostest , & Megan is a lovely server. The pork tenderloin sandwich was " hanging off the plate" amazing. And the daily special, patty melt, was outstanding! Hailing from New York , Our foodie expectations were high ..... & they met them!

    Banana cream cheese pie. Yum!
    Mike B.

    Very small diner (5 tables inside and 5 outside and 6 seats at the counter) that were full at 8:30 am on a Sunday. We ordered the chicken fried steak, southwest omelet, and the "special" omelete. We were furtunate to arrive just as someone was leaving, so we got a table inside. Our menus, drinks, and order was taken quickly. After a short wait, the food arrived. The chicken fried steak has a very tasty gravy and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The omelets were as expected. The Southwest was served with a interesting salsa on the side, which I enjoyed. Portion sizes were normal. My wife was actually able to almost eat her entire meal, which never happens. One in our group decided to get a slice of key lime pie for breakfast dessert (I didn't know that was a thing!) so I ordered a hunk of banana cream cheese pie. All I have to say about the pies is OMG, best ever! Lastly the prices are good for an overall good meal.

    My son wolfing down breakfast and our girls stretching their legs.
    Debbie F.

    The food was fast. Quality average. The service was friendly. And best of all outside seating available. We were able to let our pet chickens run in the grass on their long journey. Thanks for allowing us to be us!

    Rachael B.

    Small little diner off the I-8. We stopped on our way back to San Diego from Tucson for lunch. Service was very fast and the staff was extremely kind and accommodating. Prices are great. I ordered the Cubana sandwich which was good- nothing fancy as it should be- and the bread was pillow soft. Mom got the shaved prime rib which she enjoyed and said the meat was very tender. Fries were nice and crispy. Bathrooms are a little rough but could be worse I suppose. The place has character!

    Here for lunch

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M H.
    0
    27
    0

    3 months ago

    Food made with love! Great food, friendly service , and clean! We had the Reuben and the hamburger deluxe with onion rings. Delicious!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Small Classic cafe, good service, good food, just before Yuma, AZ. Their hours are going to be curtailed so call ahead

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food is great , service is hometown experience . Last 3 times I have come by they have been closed .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wade N.
    6
    126
    32

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    The cheeseburger and patty melt were awesome! Real homemade key lime pie was amazing! Definitely stop here if you are in the area!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Definitely a hole in the wall but loved by the locals and snowbirds. Great breakfast! Hear the pies are excellent also.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jan V.
    1
    62
    1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tony S.
    0
    50
    101

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    I looked for a lunch stop along I-8. Looks are deceiving! Do stop in! Great food and service! Yummy choices.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jon M.
    0
    157
    130

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emily W.
    18
    65
    45

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Excellent breakfast and friendly efficient staff. The eggs I was served were the best I've had in a long time, and cooked to perfection.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Suzy G.
    41
    116
    66

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trevor B.
    52
    17
    10

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim W.
    0
    31
    0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Very clean. Great chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast. Fast and friendly service. In and out in under 30 minutes and next to the highway.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Good food fantastic prices and nice people

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe

    Mountain Quail Cafe - Ham and turkey sandwich

    Mountain Quail Cafe

    4.3(520 reviews)
    68.6 mi
    $$

    Server was really nice and welcoming. Hubby and I ordered…read morecoffee- cups did not match, which I loved. It gave the restaurant a more homey feel. Coffee was good, besides not getting a spoon to stir my coffee, that's okay. Coffee was great nonetheless. Breakfast was really good too. HashBrowns was cooked to perfection. Eggs were cooked well too and toast was delicious for sourdough, except I would have liked more butter, but that's okay too. This place is located right next door to a Mc Donald's- (Dick move on corporations) I suggest you give this place a try while driving through Quartzsite for breakfast. A local mom and pop shop that deserves support for a tasty meal.

    I was so disappointed today and it pains me to write this review. But unlike other times, this…read morevisit will be our last. There was only one server, Josh, running the entire front of the house by himself. Apparently this is customary on Wednesdays. Before he could seat us, he had to clear off a table. Several tables were just in disarray and when people came in, this poor man had to scramble to clean something off. I went to the bathroom and one stall had absolutely no toilet paper or covers. And one dispenser had no soap. The bathroom was just yucky. When I came back, we still didn't have menus or drinks. When our food came, we asked for condiments that took too long that we ended up taking them from another table. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. The cook gave me a stale biscuit that just ruined my meal. I couldn't eat it or ask for it to be remade because Josh was too busy to check in on us or refill our drinks. I told him when he came to pick up the plates. He apologized, but he didn't remove it from the check. I paid $10 for a meal I couldn't eat. We got a piece of pie and the taste was kind of weird...like it had been freezer burned and then defrosted. The whole experience was disappointing.

    Photos
    Mountain Quail Cafe
    Mountain Quail Cafe - Steak and eggs, delicious!

    Steak and eggs, delicious!

    Mountain Quail Cafe - Mountain Quail Seater Greeter!!

    See all

    Mountain Quail Seater Greeter!!

    Silly Al's Pizza - Meatball Samich

    Silly Al's Pizza

    4.2(597 reviews)
    68.7 mi
    $$

    Tonight was my first time here. To escape the midday heat while traveling i got a hotel instead of…read moremy usual pit stop. After settling in I decided to grab some grub and some wine. Looking online it seemed this was the only place open so I wasn't expecting much still happy to go somewhere. I was pleasantly surprised. The vibe was family-friendly in the restaurant side and just had an all around comfortable feeling. I sat at the bar and was greeted by sunshine in human form. Marsha is what customer service is all about. And the BLT I got was delicious! I always stop and do the tourist thing when driving through and now I will make this gem a must do everytime. Thanks Marsha!

    The pizza was just okay, but the service attitude was extremely bad I will never come again!…read moreHere's what happened: 1. The server seated us at a two-person table that was very wobbly. At the time, I didn't think much of it, but looking back, it felt intentional. 2. We arrived at 12:45 and ordered a medium-sized pizza and one Coke. After she brought the Coke and water, we waited until 1:20. I asked another server about our pizza, and she said she would let our server know. After another 8 minutes, our server came over, expressionless, placed the pizza on the stand, and walked away without saying a word. At that point, I thought maybe she was just busy, so I didn't think much of it. But when we finished eating, my husband went to the restroom, and I got up to pay. I was looking around for our server when I saw her walking straight toward me with the bill and a plastic takeout box. Without saying a word, she placed them on the table and left. It felt incredibly rude. Now I feel like she was inexplicably rude to us the entire time, and I suspect it might be racial discrimination. Either way, I will never go back to this place!

    Photos
    Silly Al's Pizza
    Silly Al's Pizza - Pastrami sandwich

    Pastrami sandwich

    Silly Al's Pizza - Pool tables

    See all

    Pool tables

    Jac's Whistle Stop Cafe - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...