I rarely give a 5 star as I save that for only the best. I only took one star away for no oatmilk -I can no longer have dairy so that's a sad thing. Everything else however, was great. Service was attentive and to my surprise there was no wait for a table on a Sunday morning. I got Beautiful poached eggs cooked perfectly. Classic diner home fries but DO NOT miss out on the bacon! Also, lingonberry compote is pretty great too. YUM!! read more

Jailhouse Cafe - American omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Moab, Utah

This is a really cute place! The service was fast and helpful and the food was great!

We had breakfast here on Tuesday, 7/5/22. We were seated right away! The have indoor and patio seating. When we went at 7:00 am, it was nice and cool on the patio. I got the Jailhouse Original Scramble ($11.85). It came with a generous amount of food. Good flavor! I was full when I finished! My husband got the Eggs Benedict Mexicana ($12.95). He said it was good! He also got coffee ($3.75), which he said was average. Good food, good portions, reasonably priced. Great service! We were in and out in less than 30 minutes. Ja Laine was our waitress and she was great! We recommend! read more

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Ordered the Eggs Benedict since the sign in the window claims they have three best eggs Benedict. They were only so so. The sauce was far too runny. The English muffins were way too thin and under toasted. A mediocre experience. On the other hand, the host (owner?) was super friendly. Checked in on everyone and made them feel super welcome. I'd probably go back just because of him. But I definitely wouldn't have the eggs Benedict again! read more

My wife and I just walked in this place and were greeted by the staff We ordered eggs and pancakes and had a perfect breakfast with great coffee The waitress was a lovely lady and she was very sweet and attentive.... But like all things in life the unexpected happened... my wife left her pocket book there and when we discovered that she didn't have it we were hundreds of miles away!! We called the restaurant and the manager Corey said that they had it - but they went even further and he said that he was going to take it to UPS and send it to us!! Only in a Small Town!!! Please eat here and return to what America once was a place full of great people read more

An awesome local place in Moab for breakfast. We were seated and got our order quickly. The jail house chorizo scramble was my favorite. A little bit of spice, eggs and potatoes scrambled together. It was a perfect dish. I would highly recommend it. The coffee was awesome. Usually most breakfast places do not serve good coffee but this place was an exception. The hot chocolate was good as well. Staff and service was very good. read more

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We tried the ginger pancakes and the huevos rancheros at Jailhouse cafe and though they were both delicious. Perfect pre-hike breakfast! The potatoes that came with the huevos were especially good, very flavorful and cooked just right. The ginger pancakes with apple butter was a unique flavor combination for pancakes, which is what interested me about them. Service was fast, and we always had full water glasses. The seating area was also great, with plenty of windows. read more

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Food's good, not into the chipotle sauce though, eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, prices are good and the location is cool. Just my kinda old diner, built around a historic jail and expanded to additional areas on the property. Not some new fancy million dollar place with no soul, no charm and some sort of inverse food quality to food price ratio. This place has massive charm, great service, and a good menu. Could use a veggie sausage option though. Morning Star is better than the real thing! read more

Unusual color; impeccable service and amazing food! That about sums it up for Jailhouse Café, but I'll say more. My wife and I were looking for breakfast recently while in town for the weekend and we happened across this restaurant. They only do breakfast, so you know they must be good. (I believe that some of the best places are those that specialize rather than try to be everything to everyone.) We were greeted by the host and told it would be a 5-10 minute wait. We sat on a bench in the garden/shop area and waited. While we sat, we saw servers and staff bustling around taking care of guests. They were moving so fast-it was almost mesmerizing to watch. Our table was ready within the promised time and we were cheerfully served by a few folks-a nice lady who took our order and a few gentlemen that refilled coffee and cleared plates. I don't know the story of the servers, but they all seem to be folks who would have interesting stories to tell. They take pride in their work and were very attentive to our needs. The food was remarkable. We ordered eggs, potatoes, toast, bacon and sausage between the two of us. Those potatoes were so good I'd order a giant plate of just those! We are looking forward to a return visit to Moab this year and will be certain that Jailhouse Café makes it on the itinerary. read more

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I loved this place. The southwestern eggs benedict was wonderful. The server was friendly and the place was cozy. This is a great breakfast/brunch spot. read more

Jailhouse Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Moab, Utah

We've been coming here for years. Chorizo scramble is the way to go but everything we've had on the menu is great. Quick service here, it's all about turn and burn since there is always a line by 9am and on the weekends the wait can be lengthy. It's worth it! I've the years they have grown into three different seating areas. Inside the original cottage can be loud and busy but it's cozy and fun. I prefer sitting ursine In the sun by the windows. The options here are all about breakfast which is the real win. By 2pm they are done for the day. I wish more entrepreneurs would observe and replicate this breakfast model. They've got it figured out. Also, I have to say that this is affordable besides being reliable and tasty. Most of these resort town restaurants are charging stupid prices for nothing special. The staff here look a bit scruffy but I Like that. It's nice and no nonsense and sometimes they will make you laugh, a lot!! read more

Jailhouse Cafe - Feels like breakfast at your prissy aunts house - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Amazing cute cafe! With a simple yet well executed menu. I had the eggs Benedict and my partner had El Greco omelette and both were fantastic. We added some bacon on the side and were very pleased with our meal. Jose was our server and along with the rest of the staff they were amazing! read more

I have to say we really enjoyed it here, we are always looking for something fun and unique in this place was it!!!! don't really know how to explain it, has a couple of different buildings and in the middle its like a grassy commons area. All the employees were phenomenal really show that they cared about their customers and liked their job. As for the food holy guacamole it was delicious. We really enjoyed it and sure you will as well. Clean with great service and food. What more could you ask for? read more

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Can't find a better breakfast in town or a friendlier staff. We went both days we were in town. I had the eggs Benedict both days. We shared the Swedish lingonberries pancakes. My husband had the scramble one day and the omelette with tomatoes the second day. He enjoyed the omelette more. Love the servers... they are the best. read more

Coffee was really good and Food was fantastic. Southwest eggs Benedict such great flavor! Service fast and friendly - ate in outside area, clean and really cute! read more

This is one of the best breakfast spots we have been to! The service was top notch! We did not have to wait long for anything. The coffee was fresh and my husband loved the fresh OJ. I had the Greco omelet with seasoned potatoes and English muffin with apple butter. I am from the south and the English muffin and apple butter were amazing. The omelet was fresh I could taste all the ingredients. The potatoes were well seasoned and cooked to perfection When I'm Moab this is the place we will cone back to each and every time!! read more

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Love this great spot for a delicious breakfast. We enjoyed great service and they even had cute T-shirts!

I felt that this place established a very well functioning system. The staff members were extremely attentive and once the orders were placed the food came out pretty fast. The quality of the food was pretty good, I have no complaints on that department. In the restaurant itself had a good vibe and good energy. Overall experience is definitely a five star. read more

Stopped in for breakfast during the week around 8:30 am and got right in. Ordered the traditional breakfast of sausage, eggs, pancakes, and hash browns and everything was really good. I didn't do the menu justice and could have ordered more unique entrees, but everything I had for breakfast was very tasty. Service is very attentive, and the food came out fast. We ate inside the small dining area, but there is outside dining as well. Nice experience and prices are reasonable. read more

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Moab's a strange town. Filled with people who go on what they call "hikes" which is evidently where you voluntarily walk for fun rather than just drive to get somewhere. Who knows, I've never heard of it before. I went into the Jailhouse Cafe for breakfast and was quickly seated. I started to browse the menu when it hit me....this can't be...I must be missing it....NO SAUSAGE GRAVY ON THE MENU!! I almost walked out immediately but decided to give the place a try anyway. The service was good and the food was brought out in a timely manner. The eggs Benedict was good and had chorizo as a meat option which was a good change up from the regular. The waffle is whole grain and was dry. No need for a whole grain waffle, give me the white carbs (if it ain't broken don't fix it). The bacon is advertised as being something special other than normal bacon, and all though all bacon holds a special spot in my heart, it seemed mediocre to me and was chewy rather than crispy. The restaurant was clean and the staff was great. I'll give credit where it's due. read more

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Severely overpriced, the overall vibe was really awkward and the food was like cafeteria food. I never do reviews truthfully but I just had such a weird experience. Service was nice but it felt forced rather than genuine. I came here it was so highly rated yet felt extremely let down. It felt like a waste of my money so I'd say spend your money elsewhere. read more

Ginger pancakes the best!! The American breakfast with tons of bacon also excellent. Coffee was amazing and fresh oj. Service fabulous. A must breakfast place when in Moab. read more

This review is for their Dinner service. Both their food and service were very disappointing. We ordered the steak frites and trout almondine. Our server refused to substitute the fries for salad even though we were willing to pay extra as i have a dietary limits. The steak was sinewy and chewy and fries cool and soggy. The trout was overcooked and dry. Their beef tallow frying was way off. We ordered a salad for $12 which was very small and tasted ok. It felt like a jailhouse. We do not recommend. read more

Went there for dinner, not only was the food overcooked and tasteless, my husband suffered from food poisoning all night. The oil they used for the fries tasted and smelled rancid. Never will go back. read more

Wendy our waitress and Cisco were wonderful not to mention the fabulous food!!!! Live what the owner has done with the upgrades and expansion. Always eat there when we go through Moab!!!! Charm and Bill mcelree read more

Really cute breakfast place, driving passed it looked busy but they were able to get us in right away! The food was great. The one reason why it's not a 5 star was because the tables were really small and we felt cramped. Would recommend this place! read more

Fantastic Cafe full of quality dishes... I ate there nearly every day back in May 2025 and the staff were super friendly - book early though as its stacked at the door! read more

Yummy breakfast before heading out for the day! Only downfall is that we asked for a side of salsa to go and didn't realize it would cost $8 added to our bill. read more

We thought the food was great! I got the Benedict Mexicana and it was amazing! We had various dishes ordered in our party and everyone was very happy! Staff was very friendly and inviting. Would definitely recommend! read more

Jailhouse Cafe - a plate of eggs benedict and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Moab, Utah

Hands down the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. If you're a fan of chorizo, this is the place to get it! A quaint little place with quick service. They've also got some pretty cool t-shirts and stickers to commemorate your dining experience. We'll be back for sure! read more

I visited on a chilly morning and was happy to be seated immediately and greeted with smiling faces by all. The first order of the day was, you guessed it: coffee! Delicious and refills were presented several times throughout the meal. The menu was full of good options and I decided on the Southwest Florentine Benedict. It was delicious with perfectly cooked eggs, delicious hollandaise sauce with chipotle, on spinach with tasty potatoes. I couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing - it was so good! Will be back when I come back for more Moan adventures for sure. The ambiance, food, and fast, friendly service made for a great start to the day of exploring Moab. read more

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Wonderful staff with a good selection for breakfast. Recommend trying it for yourself. God Bless!

Always good food and service, they're very consistent. Our server, Wendy, was excellent! She was very friendly and attentive and provided great service and it was very nice to see a happy smiling person first thing in the morning. The food was very good! I had the eggs Benedict mexicana and it was very flavorful and had a little heat and the eggs were perfectly poached, I would highly recommend it. My husband had the southwestern eggs Benedict and really enjoyed it and again the eggs were perfectly cooked, he only wished the English muffins were toasted a little more. Overall it was great and would highly recommend dining there when you are visiting Moab and get there early because they are always busy and you may have to wait but it's worth it! read more

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Great service and great food. Cute place with a small dining room and 2 covered and heated outside areas. Try the house bacon, delicious! Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly. A must do in Moab. read more

This was really good food and amazing service. The t-shirts they have for sale are also actually super cute. The owner was there (or who I'm assuming was the owner, perhaps the manager) and was such an awesome, helpful guy. The food was good, I highly recommend the ginger pancakes. The coffee was nothing special, which is no big deal, but the cafe in the name did excite me a bit. All in all, a great place for breakfast but they get busy fast so I would go early. read more

We were staying at a nearby hotel and stopped in for breakfast after discovering our first choice was closed while the owners were out of town. We were quickly seated and served the coffee we ordered. They tout their bacon, so I decided to order that along with the Swedish pancakes while my wife got an omelet. Honestly, the bacon was good but not as amazing as some people make it. The pancakes were nicely cooked and spiced and were so filling that I couldn't finish them all (which I usually am able to do). We enjoyed our meal and would recommend this place to others. Apparently, this building once served as the town jail, hence the name. read more

We ate here for breakfast on our last day in Moab. What a great way to end a trip to the area! I highly recommend the Ginger Pancakes. Coffee was very good. read more

Place is perfect breakfast spot. Service great, comfortable atmosphere and manager was very good. Bussers stayed on it the entire meal. Just a good breakfast restaurant, for sure. Megan C was our server and was also very pleasant. read more

Excellent ginger pancakes, waffle, fresh fruit. Service perfect. Location in town. Easy to walk to read more

Great centrally located spot and food + prices were not bad at all considering this is a tourist spot. For two people it cost about $40 and the servers were friendly. Husband had the waffle with fruit (he ordered a side of yogurt to put on top) and a side of eggs with cheese. I had the Southwestern Benedict that came with breakfast potatoes. Also ordered a side of fresh fruit. There were also some great souvenir and gift shops right down the street read more

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