Solid local, family-owned BBQ spot in the heart of Old Town Monrovia! Their menu has lots of variety, the vibes are country-cozy, and staff are friendly and attentive. Their smoked chicken is delicious and their portions are gigantic! Been coming here for over 7 years now and their quality is very consistent. My go to is usually any plate that has their smoked chicken on it but their sandwiches are good too. On our last visit we got the spare ribs dinner and the Big D's combo. Their portions are more than generous. One dinner could definitely feed two people - we always forget and end up taking half our food home lol. Their spare ribs have an ok flavor but they were a tad tough and chewy - not sure if it's the cut of rib or what but I wouldn't get this again. The sauce and smoky seasoning was still decent so I would definitely give their baby back or beef ribs a try next time. The Big D's combo comes with 1/2 smoked chicken, spicy sausage link and 2 sides. I also added a dinner salad. Their smoked chicken is flawless - the softest chicken I've ever had and the BBQ sauce they put on it is excellent. The spicy sausage has a really nice kick to it - not too hot and not too mild. Their baked potato and corn on the cob are great sides. Everything comes with their famous "corn muffins" that are slightly sweet and I think they have blueberries in them - which to me is an odd accompaniment but they're delicious so it's like a little dessert haha! Prices are what you'd expect for the area. The staff were all very friendly and more than happy to help - checked up on us often. We felt very welcomed - very relaxed, casual vibes here. Location is fantastic in the heart of Old Town - so a great place to walk off all that BBQ lol. Parking is all street or in one of the public lots and free. They have inside/outside seating and they also do catering. Definitely a staple of our little Monrovia community - we'll be back next time we crave some BBQ! read more

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This is the first restaurant I've ever tried at Monrovia so it holds a special place in my heart. The aesthetics has Diners Drive Ins And Dives written all over it but still has a level of at home, cozy feels like getting bear hugged by your great aunt. For anyone on keto, they have a ton of delicious omelet options amongst other traditional American favorites. One of their specialties are their lemon raspberry pancakes which are awesome because they're not too sweet. Dining outside is also available if you want to bring your dog to chill with you as you eat your meal. Parking is pretty easy in Old Town Monrovia, ton of street parking but may be harder on Friday nights since that's when the street fair is. read more

Jake's Roadhouse is a family friendly restaurant where you can bring families to enjoy the amazing dishes they serve. I love coming here for weekend brunch. Their portions are super generous for the price and can't get enough of the mimosas to go with any dishes! The waiters and waitresses are all very nice to the customers. The place also has a clean enviroment and lots of variety to choose from on their menu. I especially love their bbq ribs with the housemade sauces. I highly recommend this restaurant for any bbq lovers! read more

What a wonderful icon in Monrovia! Great service, great casual dining, fun atmosphere with license plates from across the country and across the years. Very tasty and large portions with amazing lemon pancakes. My vegan friends can find a few things on the menu despite it specializing in BBQ read more

Jake's is the only place around that has real BBQ smoked the way it's supposed to be. The ribs are always big and meaty. And the rib tips are to die for. They could delete the blueberry muffin. It's super dry. Robins in Pasadena used to serve a really moist and delicious blueberry muffin. This one doesn't match up. But it is a BBQ spot and not a bakery. So I'm not taking any stars off. Especially considering the alternative BBQ spots nearby. Do not! I repeat do not waste your time going to Dickey's over by Target for some boiled bbq. Drive a couple miles west and stop at Jake's. You'll thank me later. read more

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Restaurant was nice and clean. came to support. Server was good and refilled our beverages multiple times. The sausage link was tasty and not too hot, the bbq chicken was delicious and moist. The spare rib was good, the beef rib was alright not too much meat on it though. Tri tip was good but not super tender. Came with 2 sides and a blueberry corn muffin. Come with an appetite it was enough food for 2/3 people to share read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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What can I say about Jake's Roadhouse that hasn't already been said in the myriad reviews that precede mine? Perhaps nothing at all; nevertheless, I'll add my voice to the culinary chorus. Aptly named, Jake's features a cool, Route 66 roadhouse aesthetic, complete with old metal signs and license plates that adorn the walls. One need not stretch the imagination to picture Jake and Elwood Blues knocking out a soulful rendition of the theme from Rawhide as diners gnosh away. Don't get too excited, however. There is neither a stage nor live performances at Jake's, and honestly, I'm glad. It's nice to be able to actually hear what one's server is saying, and vice versa. Speaking of servers and service, both are outstanding. I've been coming to Jake's for years now, at least ten years, and I see many of the same servers and bud staff year in and year out. Servers remember us, and they often inquire after family members who may not be with us on a given visit. It feels good to be remembered, but they don't just remember their customers. They treat customers as valued guests, making sure their coffees stay full and hot (for those of us into hot coffee) and their food comes out swiftly. Naturally, the food is terrific. Portions are large, and there is a wide selection with something delicious for every palate. I'm a breakfast guy myself, so I generally go for that. The Jake's Country Breakfast is amazing! If you are exceptionally hungry, be sure to get it. The Texas spicy sausage is actually spicy, so I recommend it if you like spicy food. Whatever you order, if it's an option (it is!) try the lemon raspberry pancakes. They are divine! Today I wasn't as hungry, so I got the Godfather Omelet. I loved it. On the rare occasion that I'm not in the mood for breakfast (so rare) or I come in at night, I also enjoy Jake's sandwiches. I really like the Southwest Chicken Sandwich, as does my daughter. Okay, so what do we do at Jake's? We arrive hungry, and we leave stuffed and happy. I look forward to seeing you there! read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Garden omelette--check out that added avocado! - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

Don't forget this place the problem is I love this omelette so much it's hard to try other things.... The eggs are fresh and fluffy not skimpy on the meat or cheese. To me it's a perfect combination the portions are on the bigger side so I always leave with half my food.. you have options potatoes or fruit and as you can see the fruit is always fresh and ripe. Toast or pancake I take the lemon raspberry pancake a hint of lemon with a dollop of raspberry butter yummy... the sweet of the powder sugar it good just like that but wait you can add the raspberry syrup and it elevates it to the next level. Oh and the house chili you have to put it on your eggs not to spicy but the flavor mixed with the eggs yum yum. Potatoes are spot on you can't go wrong with hash browns or potatoes both really good and seasoned well. Again add that chili for extra flavor.... Everyone who works here are super nice. And for a little bit of conversation look around the walls have all kinds a memorabilia. It's a fun place to see all the old stuff.. extra parking in the back. read more

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Super cool ambiance. Great menu. Fantastic food with HUGE serving sizes. Our favorite is always the beer battered chicken strips. Always wonderful service as well. Worth the trip!!!! read more

Yummy large servings!!! They also do breakfast. That was yummy too!!! Great service and great suggestions!! Enjoy... read more

Me and my wife have dinner there twice both times the food as been excellent. Best barbecue I've tasted in a long time.

Worked by here years ago but never tried it. Finally went recently and must admit I was impressed. Beef ribs are good. Portions are large and pricing is great. Found my local rib spot for future cravings read more

I'm extremely disappointed in this place. I had high expectations walking into this place but left extremely disappointed. We ordered 7-8 items, and every single item was worse than the other. EVEN something as simple as French fries and onion rings tasted bad. To sum it up if you ever find yourself walking by this place, I suggest start running. read more

So We went to Check out this Joint that was Highlighted on Channel 7 News as a Kool Place to Grub and Support the New Owner/Operator. We ( Bea & I ) Liked the Road Signs Everywhere and the Ribs were Good!!! If You are in Monrovia I think You will Like this Small Gem of a Restaurant. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Our Go too (Chili with Muffins) & Great Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

Celebrated my brothers birthday with a large party and the service was amazing. I ordered a French toast sandwich ( 2 eggs, 4 slices of French toast and bacon). The French toast was really good. Our food came out pretty quickly, given that the restaurant was busy on a Sunday afternoon and we were a large party. Service was great, our waitress was attentive and efficient. We would return and try another dish, read more

Jake's Roadhouse - French Toast Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

Love this place! Very cool unique ambiance. Such awesome staff, always very welcoming and super friendly especially Manny! My go to meal is Jake's sister, the Cobb salad is also great, and not to forget the delicious wings! Breakfast is just as great as dinner! Definitely check this place out. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Cobb salad, jakes wings, Manny's Tri Tip Sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

Not our first choice but this is certainly surprising! The wait was shorter than anticipated in this large diner. I really liked the roadhouse atmosphere with freeway signs throughout. I ordered the sausage and eggs specifically the Texas spicy sausage or something with country potatoes. I didn't expect it to be so good, the juicy sausage links were humongous packed with flavors. For sausage lovers you gotta try it! The pancakes tasted average for me but probably because I'm not a pancake person. The service was swift and they refilled without delay. May come back soon when I'm in the area. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Outside front - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The food's pretty good here, the service is good. The atmosphere's a little loud, but not as bad as some places with high ceilings where you get the echo. Although we enjoy the eat-in meals at this restaurant, I would not recommend ordering takeout on holidays like July 4th where it's mass produced. We ordered the $95 "Red, White and Blue BBQ" pack for July 4th this year and we were disappointed. All of the meat (except sausage) was really dried out, like it was cooked much earlier in the day, maybe even the day before. The mac & cheese was pretty bland & I had to dr. it up (instead I would recommend it from Outback), and the blueberry cornbread muffins were not good; with a "doughy" taste (too much flour/corn meal?). Whereas, normally the CBB muffins are delish. Would recommend dine-in. Would not recommend holiday take-out. read more

This place is great, the food is amazing, service pretty quick and over feel is relaxed. People are very friendly. We had came here for breakfast this time and will definitely be back. The dinner here is really good and portions are huge. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Clean location with quirky decorations/ambiamce throughout make it a fun place to visit. The restaurant is clean, the staff friendly, and the food was good. It's like a little gem in that city... Definitely will be going back. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - 14oz Ribeye dinner includes 2 sides ... chose baked potato and mixed vegetables (steamed) - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

I need to mention their other dishes along with pancakes are amazing. It's only fair for f I upgrade the review to 4 star because their Italian spicy sausage in any thing taste great. I will still say they should reconsider the steak meat wholesaler change or tender it better. But other dishes so far great read more

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I came, I saw and I'll never be coming back...I am so disappointed. Inside, the place looked great; beautiful space with gorgeous wood panel walls and a very clean "collector" decorated aesthetic that had a level of coziness to it. Felt like I was in the right spot. Then started feeling that a little less after looking at the menu. From experience in the Mid-west and South, BBQ owners who know what people want and want to show off their mastery generally offer a range or variety of combination plates to highlight their expert cooks and hook the customer into having at least one favorite...this place doesn't seem to either know that or have a mastery of BBQ because they don't even have brisket, pulled pork or pulled chicken and what is offered is lacking in variety for a decent price. You want 2 meats you say that aren't the cheapest cuts? Here it's $40 and up...tisk tisk. As I am not a restauranteur, it's hard to speculate why BBQ is so expensive and in California, it seems to be the universal truth and this place is no different. The cheapest combo they offer is $25 which is chicken and a link...what a shame what a shame. As a first time customer and forever weary of a place that looks good but doesn't smell like smoke, eased in with a "Big D's" combo which consisted of half a smoked chicken and smoked sausage link in spicy sauce with Mac and cheese and steamed vegetables. Full DISAPPOINTMENT! Chicken was dry in some parts and under cooked in others. Although the sauce was good, it was the only thing that contained smoked and with the chicken having no char or gristle, there wasn't any evidence this thing saw a grill, flame or any heat...dare I say it was microwaved. Everything else was so lackluster, it's a waste of time to even describe. The chicken was so awful I only ate a quarter of it and sadly, had to throw it away which is something I can never bear to do when it comes to an animal losing their life to be just a full waste. All in all, a huge let down and bummed to find yet again, another whack and overinflated BBQ joint that has no problem charging a high price for low quality. read more

We came here for brunch after our morning workout. Wait time was about 30 minutes to be seated. There were many parties ahead of us so 30 minutes was very reasonable. The interior of the restaurant's walls are decorated with signs and license plates, a nice retro vibe. Our server seated is and we ordered pretty quickly. We ordered several items: The Godfather omelette with a side of lemon raspberry pancake and potatoes, the southwestern omelette with banana French toast and hash browns. Food was packed with flavor in really decent portions. The spicy Texas sausage in the southwestern had a good kick to it. Our other highlight was the lemon raspberry pancakes. The pancakes were verrrry fluffy and the raspberry syrup paired nicely.. it wasn't too sweet and just a bit tart. My husband loved his banana French toast.. the toast was THICK, not soggy at all. 10/10 would come back and try their lunch/dinner menu! read more

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Jake's is a local staple. I have only been here twice for breakfast, but the food has been good both times. There is an abundance of seating, so even though they do a good business, it's not hard to get a seat. The decor is unique, quirky and fun--lots of old street signs and memorabilia on the wall. The staff is really friendly too. Just come hungry because the portions are BIG! read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Kids Mini Cakes - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Been wanting to try this place for a long time for breakfast but it's always seem's so busy. I had family in town in Tuesday night and thought it would be a great opportunity to try this place. Not busy at all for a Tuesday night at around 6:15, minimum of like 4 tables occupied. Was greeted promptly for our drink order. Then another waiter came to get our food order, another person checked up on us periodically and brought us our check. We didn't have the same person the whole time we were there but we were well taken care of. The place is cutely decorated with license plates and other kitschy signs. The food was good. My burger was big and cooked the way I asked and the mushrooms were seasoned well, tasty and were cut into huge chunks. The fries were seasoned just right as well. I want to go back and try this place for breakfast someday, will definitely be going back for dinner or lunch as well. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Mushroom Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

My husband loves this place. Whenever we crave BBQ, we head to Jake's. He especially likes their ribs. nice outdoor dining which accommodates our dog. read more

Walking into Jake's Roadhouse is the best feeling ever. The ambiance is out of this world, and I always find myself wanting to wander through the restaurant to take in the decor. But then I start thinking about the wonderful menu and sit down to make my choice. Everything I've had on the menu is perfect. I'm particularly fond of the spicy Texas sausage, and I absolutely love how they cook the hashbrowns. My mama adores the pancakes, and I can't blame her at all. The service is beyond amazing; whoever waits on you goes the extra mile and always makes you feel welcome. Coming to Jake's is like visiting good friends or even family. The more I visit, the more I appreciate the experience. The food is obviously a highlight, but a visit to Jake's is not just about the food--it's about the entire experience they provide. Thank you, Jake's, for being such an amazing establishment. Plainly put, you're as good as it gets. read more

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Jakes in one restaurant where no matter the time of day, breakfast, lunch or dinner you gonna get a good meal. The restaurant has a small town bbq vibe, service is good. One restaurant we frequent. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Real Man's burger on marbled rye. Whatever burger you get go with the marbled rye. Fire!! Onion rings were also great. - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

My family loves beef ribs. For about $35 you get a full rack of beef ribs at any time in the day. We came at 9:30am and they were hot and ready to go! They were served with a blueberry muffin and two sides. The potato salad had that homemade vinegar taste, but the Mac and cheese was kind of bland. The BBQ sauce was tangy and mouthwatering and they weren't skimpy with it. Check out my photos of the plates, they split the dish in two for my guest and me! (And yes that's grammatically correct, friends) Despite discovering them for BBQ, the breakfast plates coming out at 9:30am looked amazing. They have coffee, eggs, French toast, hashbrowns and more! The service here rivals places like Flappys jacks or Lisa's! They are all so kind, and staff is constantly roaming around to pick up plates, refill water or coffee, and grab any requests. I never was waiting for something I needed, the staff was A+ The ambiance is super quaint, and old timey with tons of decor on the walls! I would absolutely be back for breakfast or BBQ. Very happy with my experience. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Cute decor at Jake's roadhouse 10am - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I've been here through the years for the bbq dinner menu but experienced breakfast for the first time this weekend and found my new favorite breakfast spot. Jake's roadhouse has a nice collection of license plates all over the walls. Ample seating inside. They were busy on a rainy Sunday but able to seat our party of 4 within 10 mins. ++ for the waitress that offered to relocate us to a bigger table since we had started off our drink order and foreseen we'd need more room. I ordered the a country Fried steak special and the gravy was delicious. the steak was crispy yet juicy inside. the potatoes were flavorful and had a good balance of veggies to potato ratio. I opted for the lemon raspberry pancake...Mmm pancake was light fluffy with slight taste of lemon, a raspberry butter and syrup. It was delectable. Needless to say i will be doing breakfast here more often. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Lemon Raspberry Pancakes - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Just ate at Jake's in Monrovia -- not sure what all the hype is about. My granddaughter ordered the raspberry lemonade pancakes, and they were delicious until she asked for extra raspberries... and found a tiny worm. Pretty disgusting. I ordered the ABT omelet with no tomato and a side of cottage cheese. The cottage cheese was warm -- yuck -- and the omelet was just plain bad. And yes, I still had to pay for that disgusting omelet. To their credit, they did remove her meal from the bill and gave us a 25% discount. But honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

I love this place ! They have some of the best Lemon Raspberry Pancakes. Not pictured by me but you find them I'm sure . This was a pretty tiny place with outside patio area as well but they were always busy which is a good sign . Speaking of signs they have tins they out the place too . Search that on pics in yelp. Anywho not to long ago the army surplus store next to them closed and they bought the store and expanded. Its awesome and much more room with even more outside eating as they have tables up front as well . Great place great food great staff. Never have i had a bad meal here. Had the sally scramble with bacon on the side done extra crispy to perfection. Was delicious . When and if i. The town of Monrovia , got to go . There special is Amazing which is Eggs , choice of sausage (like 3 kinds ) home fries , and of course lemon raspberry pancakes . Heaven ! Enjoy ! read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Sally's Scramble w/ Sourdough Toast - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

The food was good. The bbq sauce is tangy and the Mac & cheese is nice and creamy and let's not forget get that slaw was amazing! The servers were friendly and quick. The place is clean, music playing in the background and a few tvs playing the game. Decent place to chill. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Half 1/2 Rack Of Baby Back Ribs Dinner with Coleslaw and Mac and cheese, muffin - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Been coming to this place here and there. Some days are better than others, but more often than not they do a good job. Now of course don't expect high quality aged beef and barbecue like you would at a top tier restaurant. But for what it is, it's decent. I've tried other things in the menu, and they're just okay, but what I typically order is either the rib-eye or the NY strip with some mac and cheese and a baked potato. It gets the job done when I'm looking for an easy and cheaper steak. Can't beat the prices here really. You don't break your wallet and the quality for the price is good. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Rib-eye. - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

I've always loved this place, food is always good but recently the customer service is extremely unwelcoming. A few of the servers have a bad attitude and even in an empty restaurant they take a WHILE just to get an order in. I don't have this problem at cafe de olla and they are always busy!! read more

I just finished eating breakfast with my husband here and it was soo good! And very generous portions - which I didn't expect. The prices are more than fair. I ordered the New York steak and eggs with pancakes and hashbrowns, and my husband ordered the Godfather omelet also with hash browns and pancakes. The steak was huge and cooked perfectly, the pancakes were fluffy and delicious and even the hashbrowns were done perfectly (which I'm always quick to judge if I want to eat somewhere by the look of their hashbrowns). And my husband's omelet was really good and filling too! I love that the sausage wasn't too overpowering (seasoning wise) but had generous amounts in and on it. It also had a nice amount of cheese so there was a good cheese pull to it. Honestly, we left with enough food for another entire meal, so you can definitely share and still leave satisfied and full. I love the decor. It's always fun to read Iall the fun signs and everything. And last but not least, THE SERVICE WAS AMAZING. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. I love when you can ask a server their opinion and they give you an honest answer so that meant a lot. She was quick to refill my soda whenever it was getting low, and we didn't need to request anything because she was already on it. We will definitely be back to try more of the delicious food. read more

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First time here ever. We came by this place for breakfast. They offer outside dining. We got lucky because when we arrived there was no wait. We were seated right away. Our server name was Manny and he was very patient and recommended dishes. Manny was awesome came by frequently to make sure if we needed anything. The food was delicious. Highly recommend this place for breakfast. Will definitely come back and try their lunch and dinner. read more

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このレストランの雰囲気はすごく素敵です。特徴的な飾り方ですね。確かに個性のあるレストランですね。 料理は美味しくて、量は多い。そして、サービスが早いのもよかった。後はトイレはきれい。もう一つ気に入ったところとしては、大きな窓ガラスがあるから、光たくさん入ると言うことです。今日はたまたま曇ってるからそれも助かりました。 このレストランについては、ほぼ文句なしですが、ちょうど食事中に私と妻が見ていたバレーボールの試合を夢中になっていたのに、店員さんがやってきてなぜか無理矢理チャンネルを変えてしまったんで、そこから帰るまでバスケボールの試合を見なきゃいけなかった。それはちょっと失礼だったかな。残念です。いつ星をあげたかったのに。 read more

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Jakes! is amazing lemon raspberry pancakes! Country fried steak and eggs this place is a must best breakfast in the San Gabriel Valley hands down! Service is great prices are very reasonable read more

This is a rustic little diner in downtown Monrovia which was quite excellent. The food was excellent especially the chorizo and eggs. The waitstaff was very pleasant and very efficient. No empty cups of coffee. Great place to have breakfast. read more

Jake's Roadhouse - Rustic decoration quite nice. - Barbeque Near Me - Monrovia, California

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