Be prepared for a wait. We arrived around 10 am on a Saturday in October. We were given a wait time of 30 min and it took about 25. I appreciate that they'll text you and you can see where you are on the waiting list. There's no room to wait inside so we spent most of the wait in our car as it was cold and wet and then we aired under cover nearby when it was almost our turn. Our server was friendly and the food was excellent. I had the pancakes with fruit compote and a side of hash and others in my party had pancakes and an egg dish. All yummy. read more

Can a simple brunch of eggs and hash elevate itself beyond the common? The answer to that question is an unequivocal "YES"! This quaint little college town brunch spot delivers. They specialize in hash, rotating through the proteins on a daily basis. The day we went, the choice was Moroccan beef. Delish! I really cannot effectively convey how they do it, but the hash is a wonder. I had the eggs over easy, and the preparation was nailed. And not to forget the bread which is sourced from a local bakery; a perfect co-star. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We stopped in to get a table, and the wait was about a half hour. The hostess took our name, got our cell phone number and said she would text us when the table was ready. She said not to worry at all if we decided not to wait and chose somewhere else. With friendliness like that and the great reviews, we decided to wait. So glad we did! The hostess ended up being our waitress and made us feel welcome in that capacity. I would absolutely return! read more

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Food was really great. Atmosphere left something to be desired. It is not my desire to hear all of the complaints that employees have about each other, their former customers, the reviews they get online and numerous other things that should not be discussed while you should be doing your job and serving customers. Which might keep you from having to complain about these problems in the first place. I don't expect that I will be back. read more

The Huevos Rancheros was bland kind of bitter taste. Service was good. Ambience was OK. Downtown missing the eggs.

Perfect breakfast place! I had a delicious latte and amazing eggs Benedict. Server was also fantastic and made for a memorable experience. Highly recommend when visiting the Northampton area. read more

Jake's Restaurant - Pork belly eggs Benedict Downtown egg scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Pancakes as big as your plate come with real maple syrup. An egg scramble was savory and delicious. Home fries were not as crispy as I prefer, but that is personal preference. Orange juice was very fresh and the coffee was strong and hot. Tried the hash of the day which had chicken and other assorted items. It was too spicy for the liking of anyone at the table. I would recommend a try it portion to see if you really want to order something this spicy ( a bit of a palate burner). The place is adorable and the service was friendly. read more

Jake's is still a local brunch fixture, just the same inside as ever and that was a good thing. We had the eggs in purgatory, a breakfast burrito, and Jake's eggs with a side of hash and a short stack. Getting seated was predictably slow to get inside but the staff were hustling. The food came out super quick and was perfect. Not a single complaint just joy at our table. The hash browns were delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection, the eggs in purgatory is a must try. Spectacular service. We do not get back often but we have to recommend Jake's for brunch. read more

Stopped by as we were experiencing the area. Jake's has excellent food and drinks. When we are in the area we will seek it out!

First off, this place is just downright amazing for every reason. The food was absolutely amazing, the coffees were perfect and the service was the top notch. 6 of us ordered a solid variety of the breakfast options and there wasn't a bad bite. My House Hash w/ poached eggs may have been the best I've ever had. And our server, Amina, was sweet and dealt with our lateral of dumb humor and dad jokes. I highly recommend Jake's! read more

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I was passing through Northampton on a Saturday morning. At around 8, restaurant still had enough seats, so I sat right away. But by the time I left around 9, there were people waiting outside. El paso ranchero was good. I thought it came with avocado. It was my bad. I should have ordered a side of avocado with it. Pierce Brothers coffee was strong. French toast was good, but I felt I should have added some fruits to it, again my bad. read more

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Just as good as I remember it from my college days (in the late 1980s!) Maybe even better because now I really appreciate good service, nice vibes, and solid, unpretentious food at reasonable prices even more than I did back them...so much more rare. Thanks for hanging in there, Jake's...and for hiring friendly people read more

My daughter liked the home fries but was not a fan of the spices. She devoured her French toast with a big grin. My girlfriend loved the atmosphere and the attentive service from our waitress. She was friendly and had a smile each time she was at our table. The French toast with the berry compote was so delicious. The pancakes with the berry compote and butter was on point The presentation of the food and way everything was made tells that the cooks take pride and are talented. The breakfast sausage was made from scratch, where else can you get it from made like that? Jake's had us leaving full and satisfied. read more

Great food, kind staff, quick service, and a beautiful interior. great place for breakfast and brunch.

Omg.... I was here awhile back and got the pork belly Benedict and it was so dang good! The portion was huge, flavor was amazing, and I ate (almost) all of it. If you're nearby, don't hesitate to stop in. read more

Pancake perfection! As friendly and fast service as possible. The wood paneling gives it a pub feel. There is no better breakfast in the Valley. Quinoa Bowl or Huevas Rancheros are so healthy that the trajectory of your entire day can be improved as though you went to the gym for 45 minutes. Sad? Pancakes can soak that sadness up along with the real maple syrup they give you. Go to the gym for 45 minutes & you're right there with the Quinoa Bowl. I bet a Quinoa Bowl, a nitro coffee and a good run would be enough to boost any weekend up at least two letter grades. read more

I'm so glad I found this super cute brunch spot! It was my first time eating at Jake's after a friend recommended it to me, and I was not disappointed! I ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, which was incredibly tasty -- I loved the spinach. I also was a huge fan of the french toast; usually I am not a huge french toast person, but Jake's may have changed me to one! I do think that the food is slightly overpriced, but the quality of my meal was 5-stars. Service was also very fast once we were seated, and all of the employees we interacted with were incredibly friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back here in the near future and trying out some other menu items. read more

Jake's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I am crazily in love with Jake's breakfasts. I almost do NOT want to name what I live because I fear they will run out more frequently. However, because their other options are good, I'll be fair. My favourite isthe delicious biscuits and gravy. Different than the biscuits and gravy if my NC roots, BUT DELICIOUS. They have run out if biscuits in a few Sunday's when I ordered. Jakes-our delivery go-to breakfast place. Watch the hours so you don't miss out read more

I had the kale salad. The portion was very large but there was too much dressing in my salad. The dressing was decent but a bit too heavy for me the salad could have used a little less kale which would have balanced the salad better since there were barely other toppings. I had a single order of a pancake. The pancake was not very good- too dry. My daughter had the egg special with potatoes which she really liked. The bread that came with her dish was very good. I would not order the salad again but would try a different dish next time. I give this place 3.5 stars based on the average of our food. My food was 3 stars and my daughter really liked her order read more

Nice waitress - worth the wait on a typically busy autumn Saturday morning ... took out my UMASS son and his buddy -- pancakes, French toast, breakfast sandwiches -- excellent. Coffee was meh but I would definitely return -- food is yummy. read more

Stopped in to Jake's for the first time to kickoff our summer vacation. Random choice, based on the fact that they serve breakfast all day. Lucky enough to grab one of the three tables outside. "French/Italian cafe style" Collin was our waiter and was super friendly and helpful with menu selections and local business recommendations. 5 stars for him as well. We had the Homemade Hash and Jake's Breakfast sandwich. Honestly one of the best breakfast meals we have had in a while, and we love breakfast. Highly recommended. Open 8am to 3pm, so perfect breakfast/lunch stop. Thanks for kicking off our summer with a delicious bang! The Youngs read more

Jake's Restaurant - Homemade Hash "Bacon Cheese Burger" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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Wonderful breakfast selections, and service was spot on! Daughter will be attending college locally and we'll make this a definite "must" each time we visit. read more

Jake's is now permanently off of our list of restaurant options in Northampton. We are a family of four with two young children, and this apparently precludes us from being allowed to eat outside. We'd called ahead to check on whether our dog was allowed. The answer was yes, so we were excited to enjoy an outdoor early morning brunch before the predicted record heat. When we arrived, we saw three small tables for two outside, one of which was occupied. I went inside to say we had a party of four and could we sit at two of the tables. The woman at the reception podium looked outside where my family was waiting, then shook her head and said that no the policy was only parties of two. I asked if they could make an exception, and the answer was no. I went outside to let my family know, and my wife wondered if we could just sit at separate tables and get separated checks. I went back inside to ask one more time if they could treat us as two separate parties of two with separate checks. She looked outside again and said that it would be ok so long as the kids each sat with an adult at a separate table. Ok, great. Went back outside, and the kids were excited to have "dates" with mom and dad at separate tables. We settled in and waited. And waited. After a little while longer my wife went in to ask about menus and was told that they had changed their mind and we weren't allowed to eat outside. At this point I was more than a little frustrated. I went back inside to ask why we were not able to eat outside. The woman who initially greeted us was not there. Instead a young man informed me that it was policy. I asked why we weren't allowed to sit at separate tables with separate checks. He rudely repeated that: it was policy, that I'd "already been in there several times, and I won't allow it." A bit taken aback, I left and broke the news that our parent/child dates weren't allowed here. Disappointed, we searched for other outdoor options in Northampton. After coming up empty handed, we drove home, dropped the dog off and went to The Stables, where our family of four was allowed to sit at the counter by the kind and awesome staff. To the staff at Jake's: you treated our family unfairly and rudely on our first visit, and you won't be getting our business in the future. read more

Unbelievably good breakfast with a variety of out of the ordinary eggs Benedict. The room is a bit noisy but the decor, of dark oak paneling, make up for the noisier than usual restaurant. we had excellent service.. read more

WHO knew. Looking at the menu it looks like any other old diner. But, there is some vegan breakfast choices!!! I had the quinoa bowl and soy sausage on the side. Delicious and filling. Usually it's hard to have brunch in non vegan places since the choices are so sad. But this did not disappoint! read more

Food was terrible! My husband's fork bent when trying to cut an over easy egg. His toast was burnt and soggy. My bread was burnt, the potatoes had so much red pepper that I couldn't eat it. We called in our order and did not receive the sausage we ordered. All this for a price of over $50. read more

The food is excellent but the service we received today was just atrocious from beginning to end. After a 40mn wait outside, It started with us being seated right by the front door on a freezing day with customers coming in and out every 2 minutes. We only had glasses of water and menus when the table next to us left. That table was way more protected from the wind coming in so we asked if we could move to that table. The woman behind the counter completely dismissed my question and just blew me off saying that changing tables was not allowed in this restaurant. A few minutes later an extremely strong smell of chemicals started coming from the basement stairs (which were right next to us as well). We all started tearing up and we truly thought someone sprayed mace, but when we asked we were told they were cutting onions downstairs. Not sure how much they were cutting to make that smell so powerful.... The same woman said there was nothing they could do about this either. All the tables around us were also complaining about the same thing. Then our food arrived, we ordered 3 eggs Benedict and every single one of them only had hollandaise on 1 of the two eggs. We mentioned that to the waiter ( who we had to wave at since he did not check on us a single time) and he said he would get us more. Our eggs were getting cold at this point and still no sauce in view.... I had to get up to investigate and saw the 3 tiny cups on the kitchen counter just waiting there.... When we received the bill we were charged $9 for the hollandaise as well as 18% gratuity. When the waiter came to get my card, I mentioned that I would not be paying the gratuity as the service we received was less than satisfactory. The same woman (apparently the "manager") came right to the table and was extremely aggressive telling me that we would be banned from coming back to Jake's and paying the tip was mandatory since they had a piece of paper taped on the wall saying that parties of 5 or more would have an 18% added to the bill and we had to pay it. Pointless to say we will not be going back to this place. read more

Rude staff and very impatient. The hostess was particularly sour. The place was very tight but nice atmosphere. The food was ok.

Super friendly servers. The food was amazing. The coffees were great. My party got the chai, vanilla latte, and the hazelnut alcoholic coffee. Everyone loved it. read more

Jake's Restaurant - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Food is always fresh and delicious Worth the wait Unique quality Service fast courteous read more

Cozy place... food and service was excellent. Highly recommend for breakfast. Meter parking outside read more

Jake's Restaurant - Chicken hash... liked - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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What a great place for breakfast. I have only stopped here once so far but was very happy with food quality - taste and portions. Great little spot - but a bit small - which is adds to ambiance - but place fills up quick. Enjoy read more

Avoid and head over to The Dirty Truth! I went to Jake's after an. Hour long drive only to be brought back and forth from the bar top to main entrance, mind you have a mobility issue and wanted to sit an eat breakfast which was near impossible because their seating system is awful and the hostess is beyond biased.. I finally offered a $100 to get a table and then was told I could get a table after being told a party of one was not acceptable for a table.. this place has changed for the W-O-R-S-E .. ironically I am in town for a book signing discussion and happy I found The Dirty Truth for Saturday Brunch.. which was unbelievable! Unless you want pretentious bias odor.. Avoid Jake's! read more

I come here with my parent's when they visit. They're obsessed now lol. The food here is great. It's usually packed because it's in such high demand. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu (as my dad was asking too many questions lol). The restaurant itself is pretty clean. The food comes out pretty quickly. Overall, a good experience. read more

Everything tasted Great and Good Service! Bangin Eggs N' N' Yes would rec' the Benedict special read more

Good breakfast joint but I think it's time to move on from the pandemic panic. Will come a lot more often if we wouldn't feel like everyone is so nervous about Masks and distance. Food is good ! read more

food was good - pricing - eggs, potatoes, 1 slice of sourdough bread (add $1.00), coffee 3.95, total 23.00. no wonder restaurant was empty. i believe restaurant is price gouging. read more

Breakfast done well at Jake's Restaurant. The shrimp in the shrimp and grits was so perfectly cooked. Great care is taken to make breakfast foods taste amazing. read more

Jake's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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Wow what a disappointment. Travelling through the area and wanted to try Jake's based on the wonderful reviews. Unfortunately I was informed that they don't seat parties of one, even at the bar. Seemed strange since there were open seats but I guess it is what it is. read more

It's awesome, great selection and lots of goods tastes. Would recommend to a family and friends

Eggs Benedict with lots of yummy variations. The pork belly one is amazing. Breakfasts so good we haven't ordered anything else.