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    Jason's Cafe

    4.0 (361 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blueberry Germ pancakes with bacon did not disappoint. I like them more then the regular pancakes. Sweet and didn't need syrup.
    DeeDee S.

    Service is always great! the food is always amazing! Just good ol Diner/cafe style breakfast and lunch items... well and some early dinner items like pasta. Been going here for years now and it never disappoints. I decided to try the Wheat germ pancakes today and they were incredible. I didn't know the difference between these and regular pancakes but they are high in protein and fiber. Helps keep blood pressure at bay and keeps you fool longer. They didn't even need syrup. The bacon was perfectly crisp and the hubby loved his as well.

    Louisiana Scramble
    Faraz M.

    This is probably my favorite local spot for breakfast with my family. They have plenty of tables and a dedicated parking lot. If you can't find parking then there's also street parking along El Camino. I ordered the Louisiana scramble but substituted the sausage for a hot link. The gravy was flavorful and the biscuits were soft and fluffy. It was some of the best biscuits and gravy I've had personally, and the hot link gave a nice kick. My wife ordered the breakfast quesadilla and I enjoyed that just as much. The quesadilla is much lighter in contrast to the scramble but it's great item to share and it's packed with flavor. We also shared a short stack, which was nice and fluffy. The butter was a lot but we moved it to the side and spread as desired. The service is always great here. We also get the same two people helping us out, which adds to the charm of this place. The dining area itself is spacious and modern. It's a bit hard to explain but even though it's modern I still get the old school cafe charm.

    Country skillet
    Glenn L.

    A great non-upscale place in Menlo Park for a weekend breakfast. The parking lot is a little small but plenty of tables inside. Very friendly service here. Had the Bacon Scramble, the Jason's crepe, the Country skillet, and the Southern Scramble. All the food was great! The savory crepe was a standout. I had the Bacon Scramble, which had mushrooms and spinach (my weakness). It gets loud in here with so sound absorbing fabrics.

    Jason's Skillet
    Miguel C.

    Nice little local breakfast cafe. Small parking lot with street parking around and decent size indoor space. I got the Jason skillet w/ sourdough and it was tasty, potatoes were seasoned which was a plus. Sausage , bacon and ham were cooked well. I wish the cheese would have melted rather looked like just put on the plate but overall still a decent breakfast dish. Staff were super friendly and nice.

    California Benedict
    Chris H.

    Good breakfast to get your day started! Parking lot is kinda small but that was the only issue. Everything else very good the service and people inside were very nice! The warm decor made it nice place to sit and eat with your family. Good old fashioned cooking. I had the El Paso Benedict it had corn beef hash and was amazing with my hash browns well done by the way I love the crispy lol. Wifey ordered California Benedict which was also a very good choice. If you find yourself in this part of Menlo Park you can't go wrong with Jason's.

    Bacon fried rice
    Shirley L.

    I'm rounding up because we love this place - very reasonably priced, unpretentious and kid friendly breakfast / lunch option in Menlo Park. I appreciate the cozy, bustling ambiance and usually go with one of their breakfast or pasta options. They have a huge menu averaging $15-20 per adult entree, $10 for kids - portions are very generous. My favorite pasta thus far has been the prawn and sundried tomato, my husband enjoys the kung Pao linguine (I know it sounds bad but my mom also enjoys this!) Definitely recommend if you're looking for a no frills option nearby. Their parking lot is pretty small - would recommend parking in the Springline lot next door, first two hours free!

    Jason's Omelet
    Nat P.

    Continue to love this place! The food is still delicious and never a complaint! This time I ordered the protein scramble and the Jason's omelet with fruits and it really just hits the spot. Not too complicated or too much going on. It was made so simple, just the way I wanted! Great service all around, great ambiance, and plenty of parking.

    Whooooo Whoooooo they now have Mimosas!!! Yummy Yummy
    Tara B.

    Quick service, yummy mimosas and great food! Has us coming back consistently! I love their pancakes!

    Chicken and Waffles
    Maria G.

    Our favorite breakfast/brunch place! Great food, great service, great place! We come here almost every weekend now. My family loves the location, the people there are super nice and efficient and the food is real!

    Harbor Omelet
    Anna A.

    My husband found this place randomly and it was surprisingly so delicious - such a hidden breakfast spot! I ordered the harbor omelette: filled with crab meat, cheese, spinach and topped with hollandaise sauce. I have never had anything like this and it blew my socks off. I love Hollandaise but wasn't feeling a Benedict ... I didn't know the sauce on an omelette filled with crab would be so delicious. And they are very generous with their crab meat portions! The hash-browns are also the classic diner style - super crispy and delicious.

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    Closed at 2:20pm on a Tuesday afternoon? They must not want the business?? Change your posted hours please!

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    Dirty. Strange employees. Food very average. Insinuated that people in the restaurant should leave because they were closing in 20 minutes.

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    Breakfast is good, would come again. The place is clean, you will see people wiping the walls and furniture

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    Loved the place. Nice remodel, wonderful service, even more wonderful breakfasts. Go-to place for us now.

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    First time here. Delicious breakfast! Great service and atmosphere. First class. Love this cafe and will return again.

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    We had the most AMAZING breakfast here at Fambrini's. We were in town after staying in town for a…read moreconcert and stopped in for breakfast before hitting the road back home. Mid week brunch meant a quieter atmosphere and open seating. After perusing the menu we ordered at the counter before sitting at a table after picking up utensils and water. We ordered Fambrini's Breakfast, Brie & Mushroom Omelette, Crab Omelette, and shares the Lotus Biscoff Pancakes. Everyone loved their egg platters. The eggs were perfectly light and fluffy. I generally avoid omelettes getting scrambles instead because restaurants tend to overcook the eggs. Our dishes were prepared with quality and flavor in mind. I personally had the crab omelette and left no crumbs behind. The potatoes were well seasoned and wish I had enough room in my tummy to finish them off! The drip coffee was bold and delicious not watered down at all! Finally, we shared the 2 stack biscoff pancakes for a sweet finish. The pancakes were bouncy with biscoff sauce and a mound of whipped cream. This was mouth wateringly delicious. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but this was so yummy. This isn't a traditional sit down service but counter staff were friendly and efficient. There is a small parking lot off to the side and there is indoor and patio seating. Come by for a meal and you won't be disappointed! I wish I lived closer so I could taste the rest of their meal. Kudos and thanks for an awesome meal!

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    We added ourselves to the Yelp waitlist from outside and were called up within minutes, even on a…read morebusy Saturday late morning. Great start! The host received us warmly, but things slipped from there. Our table was missing cutlery and we had to flag our server down to get it sorted. We asked for a minute to look over the menu since it was our first visit. He did not come back for five minutes, and only because we flagged him down again. When we ordered, he took our request without making eye contact, attention clearly elsewhere in the restaurant. One dish came out. The second did not. Our server never circled back to check on us, and seemingly did not notice that one of us had no food in front of her. After nearly ten minutes, we flagged him down again. He called over from across the restaurant, not walking to us, with a "what?" We had to gesture that my guest still had no food. He came over briefly, confirmed our order, said it was coming soon, and left. No apology. No acknowledgment of the wait. No offer to make it right while one plate sat getting cold. The food eventually came, again with no apology. It was good. But by then, honestly, the experience had overshadowed it. We asked for a manager. Cathy came over, listened, and immediately apologized. She agreed the service fell short, gave us a break on the bill, and handled the situation with real grace. She is the reason this review has any stars at all! For reference, our server's name on the receipt read Mui F. I hope Cathy's conversation with him makes a difference, because Sweet Maple clearly has the food to back up its reputation. The service just needs to match it!

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    I want to specifically praise Ricardo for his excellent customer service during my visit yesterday…read more While I wasn't entirely satisfied with the food quality (my salad was extremely salty and not as fresh as I'd hoped), Ricardo handled my concern with professionalism and care. When I mentioned the issues with my salad, Ricardo readily accepted it and offered to give me credit for it. He explained that the gift card machines weren't working at the time, but he personally committed to calling me as soon as they were available so I could receive my credit. I appreciated that he accepted the salad back even though I sensed he wasn't completely happy with my request -- he still treated me respectfully and genuinely tried to make things right. This is the kind of customer service that keeps me coming back. Ricardo represents what makes Mademoiselle Colette special, and I hope management recognizes his dedication to handling difficult situations with grace. Thank you, Ricardo, for going above and beyond!

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    We came here to celebrate an early Mother's Day brunch, and it was such a fantastic experience! The…read moremimosas were amazing, with a great selection of juices and the food was absolutely outstanding. Khin was our server she mentioned she was fairly new, but you wouldn't have known it. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and took great care of our entire party. Thank you, Khin! We had a large group, and I really appreciated that they accommodated us inside since it was a bit chilly that day. They seated us in the front area, which we loved. Everything we ordered from the appetizers, to the main dishes was packed with flavor. Nothing missed the mark. Truly one of the best brunch experiences in town! I had the chilaquiles along with a champagne drink that came with different juice options and fresh fruit such an adorable and fun presentation. My family couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was, including the dessert. We'll definitely be back for future family gatherings and next time, we're excited to try the outdoor patio seating!

    We walked by this place on our way to another restaurant that ended up having a 55-minute wait so…read morewe ended up coming back. We arrived at about 1:00-1:30 and the inside main dining area was already closed to patrons as staff prepared for the evening service. The host's tone did not encourage potential customers to dine there during the transition to dinner prep. Not a great first impression that gave off a late arrival so you'll get what's leftover vibe which was exacerbated by being forgotten for what seemed to be a half hour before our waitperson came to take our order. We chose to sit in the front sidewalk patio which was cold and windy not an alternate choice we will need to make again. We ended up sitting across from two loud, self-centered, immature, foul-mouthed college grad girls bragging about studying for their masters attempting to appear cultured were distracting everyone on that patio. After we placed our order, we finished up the app and hubbs was furious they forgot about his glass of pinot which arrived without an apology for the delay preceding our plate arrivals. I had the ny strip steak on the breakfast menu which came out perfectly med-well & added cilantro rice which was good although a little sticky not fluffy. Hubbs had the salmon which looked amazing and he enjoyed the mango sauce--the dish just didn't fill him up. Good thing we ordered fresh chips, salsa& guac.--which was very well prepared; the freshest guac I've ever had. It had fresh chopped tomatoes & green chiles all perfectly combined. Our wait person/food server made up for the less than stellar first impression of the host. And the food was flavorful. The ambiance was ruined by the diners across from us and the forgetfulness of taking our orders timely and serving the wine after the appetizer couldn't bring us back from what started out as negative experience. There are many restaurants up & down the bay that we aren't bothered. This wasn't the best reception nor dining experience and we are moving on. We hope it's a lesson and possibly could've just been a bad day for the crew, and unfortunately there is so much competition out there. We highly recommend the food for its freshness and flavor; recommend the salmon dish for its flavor and balance but not for its portion size. And wish this place nothing but the best and to improve where they dropped the ball.

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    Beautiful location and ambiance in the upstairs rooftop! Came for a date night dinner, they seated…read moreus in a table in the middle of the restaurant. Out of the food, the carpaccio and artichokes were the highlight. My fiancee was also a big fan of the banana split dessert! Easy parking lot right outside. Totally worth it for a splurge date night or a celebration meal!

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