Such a great breakfast spot in Smithtown. The inside is small, but there is a nice outdoor patio. Plan to get there early, otherwise you can anticipate a wait! Food was good and we were served quickly. The lemon poppyseed pancakes were a special on the board, and they were delicious. I would definitely suggest trying if you enjoy a sweet breakfast. The breakfast sandwich was also so tasty and filling. The egg to cheese ratio was spot on, and the home fries were tasty and cooked perfectly. The menu offers sweet and savory breakfast with lunch options - perfect for everyone! read more

Javier's Café - Sandwich Breakfast - Scrambled eggs with spinach, ham & Colby jack cheese on grilled sourdough bread served with home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

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Terrible service! I came with 2 kids. The Waiter was new and the manager did not try to help. It took over 30 minutes just to get the water. When I addressed this with the manager she completely dismissed my complain. Rude and unfriendly environment Do not recommend this establishment to anyone! read more

Out of all the places I can go in Smithtown and St James, this is by far my favorite place for breakfast on a Sunday morning!!! Great menu, great staff and a cozy environment. Every time I go I always have a great time. If you haven't gone you should go early on a Sunday morning so you can experience the great food!! read more

We've been trying to get to Javier's for years. Once we tried, it was closed for a private event, and another time they closed because the weather was too nice so they wanted to take the day off and enjoy it with their family. Weird, but OK Finally got in today for Brunch.... Beautiful Sunday at 10:30AM and it was packed! Indoor and outdoor! We sat inside and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. My husband ordered the omelette with bacon, tomato, cheese and scallions and I ordered the Texas burger. Both delicious! My husband did mention the steep price for the medicore sized omelette but he said it was still delicious. My burger was worth every penny so no complaints there but the prices are a bit high for what you get. They only accept debit cards and cash which is noted on their menu. I'll definitely be back. read more

Javier's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

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First time at this restaurant...really liked my Breakfast (Western omelette)....Very popular on Sunday mornings so expect a little bit of a wait for your food. read more

Love this local homestyle restaurant in Smithtown. Service is great and friendly and food is delicious. Seating area is neat and comfy. Don't miss their special menu on the board. All food is fresh and tasty. read more

I Walked in for breakfast with my service dog. I was immediately told they don't allow dogs. I made them aware he is a service dog and even offer to sit in the outdoor seating section. I was then told they don't allow any dogs and that they are aware it's a federal law to allow them but their company law denies them read more

It's funny how little pieces of knowledge help to make connections about restaurants. What I'm referring to is the info that Javier's Café was started up by ex-members of the famous Maureen's Kitchen of Smithtown. What's also pretty funny is that you could probably close your eyes, eat some of Javier's tasty grub, and you might just think you're at Maureen's...or dare I say that you'll keep your eyes open because Javier's is better! Let's not start any quarrels just yet, but back a few months ago when my wife and I visited Javier's for a morning meal, we went in knowing that there was some positive (under-the-radar) hype about this quaint Smithtown spot. The interior of Javier's feels a little cozy and runs itself in line with what you might see at a small restaurant with diner flares and wood finishes (definitely a different vibe than Maureen's and its country cow feel). I'll say it was a bit chilly that late March day and it wasn't the warmest inside Javier's, but even with that fact in tact I still went for an iced latte with vanilla to begin my morning. Definitely a tasty start to things (with the wife doing the same). Shifting to food, it's really the menu that gives off those Maureen's connections. The chalkboard writing specials and the options come very close to the things you'd find at the breakfast restaurant with a cow in front of it. But it's one thing to have similar food items and it's another thing altogether to be able to execute it. Spoiler alert: Javier's executes it. Let's just backtrack for one sec and say that beyond the specials, Javier's had a nice menu of breakfast choices with plenty of French toast, egg, pancake, and omelette options. You don't have to get a special, but I mean, you should. Well, for my wife and I, my breakfast choice was a special while hers was a little more simplistic (but delicious). I went with the croissant French toast which was stuffed with chocolate chip cannoli cream, strawberries, and bananas. Not only is this a very similar Maureen's menu item, it also tasted just as delicious. Creamy, fruity, a little crispy on the croissant edges, and just a fantastic food item. For my wife, she went simple with scrambled eggs (with some cheese on top), home fries, sausage, and toast. All of her meal was equally delicious and the flavors, despite it being a more basic plate of food, also reminded me of Maureen's. Now here's the difference between these two very similar spots (well, besides the ambiance). Javier's was relaxing and I'll also say the staff might have been a tad more on top of their game. Our waitress was friendly and a few other workers checked in and were present as the meal went on. The thing with Maureen's is its following just often makes the place a madhouse which is just a different kind of vibe than Javier's. Overall, is Maureen's better? Does Javier's Café take the edge? If you're going off of my words in this review you might just realize which way I now am leaning (heh heh), but be the judge for yourself and honestly if you haven't heard of Javier's and you don't want that cow-themed hustle and bustle, then this place will give you just about everything you'd hope for. read more

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Javier's Café in Smithtown is an easy five star spot and one of those places that immediately feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The ambience is warm, inviting, and full of charm. It has that neighborhood café feel where you can sit back, relax, and actually enjoy your time. The space is bright, clean, and comfortable, and it creates the perfect environment for breakfast, brunch, or a casual meal. The service here is consistently great. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely seems to care about the experience each guest has. From being seated quickly to having drinks refilled without asking to receiving timely updates on our order, everything moved smoothly. The team works with a level of professionalism and kindness that really elevates the whole visit. The food at Javier's Café is excellent and clearly made with care. Portions are generous, flavors are balanced, and every dish arrives hot and fresh. Whether you order breakfast favorites or lunch options, everything is prepared well and delivered with attention to detail. It is the type of place where you can try something new each visit and still end up impressed every time. Overall Javier's Café delivers great service, great ambience, and great food all in one visit. It is the kind of local spot you look forward to returning to because it always feels like a good experience from start to finish. A well deserved five stars. read more

Amazing breakfast and lunch! Outdoor seating is nice and peaceful. Service is always fast and accommodating. Parking in the back

Went in last week for a table , waited and told the hostess that the rest of my party was coming through the back door and pulling into the rear lot . She tells me that they better be there or you can't sit , I replied they are packing and walking in , three minutes later the remaining party arrives and this hostess returns to my table and tells me I'm a liar and that I will never be seated again unless the entire party is verified through her ! This seems to be a common issue there with this place , the way I was spoken to and treated was absolutely uncalled for and I will never return to that dump again ! I don't care how good the food is , they got real cocky real quick and people should boycott that place until they lower the prices and lose their attitude! read more

I've been here a lot of times over the last years and always enjoyed it. This place is the spot that made me a believer of going out for breakfast. However, my most recent visit proved otherwise. The bar fell pretty low. TIPS: Ambiance wise, this place is small. They make up for it in the summer with outdoor seating options however inside be prepared to wait. Also, there is parking in the back. Also this place only accepts Cash and Debit. (-) The service was alright. We only had a 15 minute wait but we were sat at an awkward small table by the coffee bar area. *The lady that took our order was obviously distracted and kept looking at the door to the extent that we had to repeat ourselves for our order. ***That being said they STILL got our order wrong. Not only that, but the way it was handled!!!*** We ordered a build your own omelette and asked for mozzarella cheese- what came to the table was one with American yellow cheese on top and inside the omelette. Now fine, I get mistakes happen... BUT when they brought it back to the kitchen to fix it, tell me why they scraped off the American yellow cheese and just added slices of mozzarella and toasted it again. We not only saw this from where we were sitting because the kitchen was visible but we also received it this way with remains of American chews visible. On top of this, it was the OWNER Javier himself that did this! To me, for the owner of all people to have such low standards to do that instead of making a new omelette for us is insane!!! Says a lot about the restaurant. Otherwise we also ordered the pistachio blueberry pancakes- they were tasty, but dry, not edible without syrup. 2/5 stars - DISAPPOINTING experience unfortunately. read more

Javier's Café - Pistachio blueberry pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

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We showed up at 2:45pm on Father's Day for brunch no realizing that they close at 3, but they still cheerfully seated us despite it being so close to closing and it being crowded. We had a very nice fellow (maybe called Kevin? Can't remember now, but he was quite tall and very polite) who was our server. The banana pancakes and corn beef hash I had was delicious and my friend had eggs, Canadian bacon and toast. Everything was hot, delicious and well prepared. The staff was lovely, the food was quality and well prepared and eating area clean and welcoming. This is a place we will be returning to again without a doubt! The staff was very welcoming despite our late arrival and didn't pressure us to hurry. It is definitely our first choice for breakfast on weekends now. read more

1st time visit and very happy to have made my way here. First and foremost, each of the 5 staff members I either made a request to or asked a question of was very attentive and helpful, beginning with our waiter, Chris. Smiling from the beginning to the end of our visit! Food was very very good, fresh, perfect temp and nicely portioned. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. read more

Drove into town for work and needed lunch! Swong into Javier's and it was great! We sat on the back patio, served was nice and attentive, food came out fast and was delicious. Portions are great. All other food around me looked great! Downfall - cash/debit card only.... Not suitable for all customers. Luckily I had cash on me. read more

Javier's Café - Javier's sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

A Lesson in Arrogance, Not Hospitality: Javier's Café Is a Disgrace to the Industry I don't typically waste time writing reviews, but after my experience at Javier's Café, I felt it would be a public service to others. Chef Javier and his manager Chris appear to believe that opening a small café somehow makes them culinary royalty. Newsflash: it doesn't. Let's begin with the food--if you can even call it that. It was uninspired, poorly executed, and utterly forgettable. I've had better meals at airport terminals. For a place that carries the chef's name, you'd think there would be some pride in what leaves the kitchen. Instead, it's mediocrity served with a side of ego. Now, onto the management--or lack thereof. Chris, the so-called manager, was about as welcoming as a locked door. His attitude screamed entitlement, not professionalism. The hostesses? Aloof, dismissive, and seemingly trained in the fine art of making guests feel like intrusions rather than customers. It's as if the whole front-of-house team believes they're above hospitality. Here's some unsolicited advice for Javier and Chris: you're not Michelin-starred chefs, you're not reinventing the wheel, and from what I saw, you're barely holding it together. If this café is the height of your ambition, then so be it--but don't mistake it for excellence. Train your staff, drop the arrogance, and learn the difference between running a café and running it into the ground. Because right now, it looks like you're doing the latter. read more

Every time we go, it just gets better and better awesome experience good friendly family style restaurant great for brunch lunch breakfast

Everything, every time is fantastic at Javier's! Family owned and operated, everyone, from Dad and Mom, in the kitchen, to daughters Katherine and Ashley and her husband Chris, a friendly, professional team that always makes us feel at home. The food is superb! The service even better. We will never stop visiting our "go to" spot for breakfast or lunch! Simply the BEST! read more

Delicious breakfast! Servers were attentive and sweet. Quaint atmosphere, nice people and great food- perfect morning!

I went with two friends for breakfast one morning. The atmosphere was lively, and we were courteously greeted and presented menus upon sitting. The menu was a nice selection of familiar dishes some with new twists. The food came fairly quickly and was surprisingly good! We were all pleased with our meals, so I guess we will be back very soon! read more

Excellent home-cooked food. The eggs Benedict was to die for. Amazing breakfast menu, and lunch as well.

Overall cute breakfast/lunch spot. Sadly, day we went it was packed! Positives: Nice and attentive server. Good menu choices. Overall popular location. Outdoor & Indoor seating. Negatives: Low ceilings and acoustics made it very loud inside and quite honestly hard to hear each other. Menu prices were on higher end for sandwiches and sides. Overall: Wish it had been nicer out to sit outside as the noise level inside made lunch time conversation very difficult. Also found prices to be on high end for 'sandwiches', that were ok and just a black iced coffee. With tip lunch for three about $75. Not sure we will be back anytime soon / although as mentioned before seems like a popular spot. read more

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Perfect for breakfast and lunch Javier's is great . Never a bad meal or service? It's always good to come for a breakfast . read more

was extremely disappointed with my experience. Nowhere was it mentioned that this restaurant doesn't accept credit cards, which caused an embarrassing and frustrating situation when it came time to pay. A simple sign or heads-up would've been appreciated. To make matters worse, when I brought this up, the manager or person in charge was rude and dismissive instead of being understanding or helpful and she even said we not welcome for not having cash to tip the waitress Good food doesn't make up for bad service and poor communication. I won't be returning read more

The best place around, love the Javier's Sandwich and the Cuban Sandwich. All the staff is extremely nice. They are busy but never slow. I hope Javier's is around forever. read more

Small restaurant, overall great atmosphere. Food was good and I enjoyed their specials.

Javier's cafe is everything a breakfast place should be . They have a nice menu there , but no matter what you order the food is terrific . The waitstaff is friendly and very attentive .. There's a bit of a wait on Sunday morning , but it's not too crazy . Biggest downside is ya gotta bring cask . Otherwise , two thumbs way up . read more

Met a friend here for brunch because she likes the place brought my own stuff because I'm vegan and asked the waiter if it was ok she said yes and then someone else came over to tell me it wasn't ok after I was half way thru ...staff should really be on the same page but also ordered a coffee and it tasted like it had artificial sweetener In it told the waiter I didn't like it and they didn't take it off the bill will not be coming back here again read more

I love this place! They have so many options for breakfast that are always delicious. I recommend this place if you're looking to get some great food at a good price! read more

The food is very good here. I had a western omelet that came with hash browns and toast. The server was very friendly. The ambience was cute. It's a nice place to come for lunch. read more

Delicious food & fast service! I have been going here for a while and the food is always spot on, service is just as good. Deff a must "go-to" spot if you are ever in the smithtown / stony brook area. read more

Javier's Café - Chicken salad melt with broccoli cheddar soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Nice breakfast spot in the heart of Smithtown! Tried out an omelette with avocado, cheese, and sausage. It came with a side of toast and potatoes. The actual omelette was great! Best part about it was definitely the sausage (great quality and flavor). The toast and potatoes also went nicely with the omelette. Service was also decent. The only minor problems with this place is the price and wait times. Each omelette is nearly $20 which I find a bit expensive for just some eggs. Also, the restaurant was kind of small and we had to wait half an hour for a table of five people (on a Monday afternoon). So, make sure you have some time if you want to come to this restaurant. Despite some of these issues, still had a great experience and would recommend if you're looking for decent breakfast. read more

Javier's Café - Omelette with toast and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Egg bene was fantastic. I love that they added herbs to the Hollandais. Service was great. As was the cappuccino!

Great service and even better food! We went to Maureen's cafe and it was a 2 hour wait so this was 5 minutes up the road on Main Street and we got there they sat us immediately and to my surprise the food was incredibly good! Got some breakfast platter that had a little bit of everything and amazing! The French toast was to die for and the eggs Benedict was out of this world! If you're in smithown and looking for a good breakfast spot look no more! This was right up there with maureens cafe! Diff vibe like more upscale but the food was just as good if not better! read more

Tasty and cute little brunch spot! Got a Cappuccino and pancakes with a side of bacon and home fries. Portions were good , I honestly could have split my dish. Not only a decent breakfast selection but equally as big lunch options. Chris our server was very kind with a big smile. Will defiantly be back! read more

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We are in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try. It is very clean and the wait staff are friendly. I got the sliced sausage with egg on a hard roll for about $7 and it met my expectation. Just a breakfast roll so nothing to really rave about. My son got the Oreo with white chocolate chip pancake which he really enjoyed. It came with hot syrup so that was a nice touch. My wife got the 2 eggs with corn beef hash. She didn't enjoy her dish all that much as 1) the corn beef hash was really salty and 2) there were parts that just looked burnt. All in all, we would give this place 3 stars based on our first visit. read more

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Went there to catch up with a friend. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. The staff was nice and we didn't feel rushed.

Overrated breakfast spot at smithtown. Everyone keeps talking about thechef from Maureen's kitchen, but theres really nothing special. The chef forgot to bring the customer service aspect of a business. The bacon was terrible and they didn't even get my coffee order correct. Do not drink all your water because no one comes around with a refill. You will be paying high prices for mediocre food. A party of five or more will never get a seat. Certificate of occupancy is only 35 but they have more than 35 chairs. Definitely have to wait for average food. read more

The food was ok but very expensive. After breakfast we all went home and had something to eat. Small portions with large prices. Definitely not worth it. We were all disappointed. read more

Been wanting to try this place for the longest time since it opened and was finally able to there and had some high expectations considering its like a slice off Maureen's Kitchen. Super cute place, comfortable, cozy and welcoming. The wait on a weekend morning is to be expected but wasn't too bad. Breakfast was ok. Honestly, nothing really overtly spectacular to discuss. Your definitely not getting diner portions or prices either so be prepared for that. The menu however does look interesting and I'd be willing to come back to try what else they have to order. Jury still out on this. read more

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