Jay is a great cook and makes my favorite breakfast right every time (Eggs Benedict). He has the best servers, Anna and Jerianne (sorry if I misspelled). It has a classic "old-school" vibe with a feeling that the staff knows all of their patrons. It's a nice feeling that's rare these days. read more

I love Jay's Cafe, it's a cute local spot that's well loved by Kenmore locals. The portions are huge and there's a nice menu with good breakfast and lunch options. They have nice coffee with quick refills, a good variety of hot sauces, and friendly service. I recommend the omelets! And my boyfriend liked his Philly dip sandwich. read more

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Going here for breakfast for years. Food cooked perfectly and tastes great. Service is terrific. Good coffee. Reasonable prices. Used to be a bit run down but now has new carpeting. Booths create a good ambiance to talk. read more

The cafe was bustling with patrons. I was able to get a seat at the counter on a very comfortable stool. The menu was vast, with so many traditional as well as creative options. The plentiful amount of food was perfectly and beautifully prepared and served. The wait staff of only two waitresses managed the never-ending crowd with cheerful grace and impressive skill. It was art in motion. I am glad I stopped in for a late breakfast. If you are craving a traditional cafe experience with delicious food, large portions and friendly, capable staff, this is the spot. read more

I had a burger for lunch customized. It was great. The waitress was very nice and we talkd about the Sonics coming back. I stopped by because I kinda know a gnome-like fellow that works there. He's a good guy. read more

We love Jay's Cafe. It's the small town diner you dream of. Locals drinking coffee and the same servers every time you go. It's a greasy spoon and they make a great breakfast for a reasonable price. The portions are big and it's often enough food for 2 meals if you want to share or take some home. The building the restaurant is housed in needs repairs, but don't let that stop you from trying it. It's food comes out fast and we rarely have to wait for a table. The loco breakfast is my favorite. read more

So this is for sure the ultimate old school diner. It is definitely stuck in the early 70s. Ambiance is "greasy spoon" diner vibe. However a note: dept of health gives it an excellent rating. However the restaurant could use a deep clean and freshening up. Lots of dirty tables, windows and walls. Parking lot is equally dirty. Service is good and friendly. Food is exactly what you expect from comfort food diner. Hits the spot. Good portions and overall good flavor but nothing extra ordinary 3 mostly because it's not very "clean". But service and food are good. read more

For years driving to/from Bothell or Woodinville via 522, I had passed Jay's Cafe in Kenmore. I enjoy checking out long time, well worn, indie, family run diner type restaurants especially with a hearty breakfast focus...places like Voula's, Shay's, Flo-Anna's, Beth's, North Star, Geraldine's Counter, Glo's, Lost Lake, Maltby Cafe, ad naseum. Got to savor them because sometimes sadly they close permanently like Square Knot and Leena's. Finally, I had the opportunity to have breakfast at Jay's Cafe with The Homie (7/23/23). Definitely well worn with a variety of indoor seating - counter, tables or booths, gotta love the popcorn ceiling and overhead fans too. There was also a case filled with pies and other baked goods by the entrance. We were warmly greeted and handed menus and ice water once seated. Nice variety of menu items for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Seeing other orders going out, definitely piping hot from the kitchen line to your table, generous servings. The Homie decided on Chicken Fried Steak that came with hash browns, two over easy eggs, and a biscuit. He enjoyed this thoroughly as it became part of the clean plate club and started nibbling off my plate too. As an aside, he had dined there two days later with another family member and had the Steak and Eggs. I ordered the featured special on this Sunday morning. This had a ham scramble topped with shredded cheddar cheese, two strips of bacon, two sausage links, hash browns, and choice of toast, French toast, or pancakes. I requested the pancakes and short two stack was fluffy and came with ample whipped butter and syrup. Overall tasty, decent, and tremendous bang for one's culinary buck. Parking with easy access off of 522, welcoming and attentive service, staff looked upbeat and enjoyed working there, generous menu servings, and easy on the wallet. Glad I finally made the effort to check out Jay's Cafe! read more

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This place is the most unhygienic restaurant I've ever had the misfortune to dine at. The food is tasteless and seriously am gagging at the memory that I ate that. The ceiling is sagging from water damage and honestly they ought to have closed their business while they take care of that. There's most likely mold and mildew. The bathroom was disgusting and one of the waitresses molested me on the way to the bathroom to feel my sweater. Put her hands on me without consent, wtf?? Do not patronize this business read more

Jay's Cafe - This is full of water, where everyone was sitting to eat. - Cafes Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Definitely a hole in the wall old fashioned diner.... Lots of cute old folks like me having a great breakfast. Definitely a "greasy spoon" but a good old fashioned breakfast. It doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is! read more

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I do NOT recommend this establishment. $16 for basic lettuce, chicken, and a mandarin cup. Complete rip off. I called to discuss with the owner before writing this review and his employee told him I'm a scammer and a bullshtter, making the experience worse. Like really? Why would I scam a business for $16. My overall total was $55. Typical diner. Nothing fancy. Hot food could use more seasoning. Interior needs to be updated. Will not come here again. read more

Jays is great! Cool staff, old school diner. Generous portions. Nothing fancy, just old time diner food done right. Ask about off menu specials on Sunday. You'll thank me. read more

First, the food was wonderful and plentiful (4 egg omelets), the coffee was hot and flavorful. The waitress that took care of us was very pleasant and prompt. All in all, a very good experience. We will go there again when we are back in town. read more

literally the most incredible food I've ever had!! I am very very picky about my breakfast places and I have a lot of texture issues, but their omelettes? perfect texture. their pancakes? perfect. their French toast? perfect. their HASHBTOWNS??? perfect. the coffee is some of the best diner coffee I've ever had. the service is incredible everyone is so kind and attentive and it's a very cozy homey place. the outside is run down and that's how you k ow it's gonna be good read more

Def a little run down, but ultimately great service and love the diner vibe / food. Exactly what my fiance and I were looking for. Big portions that can easily feed 2. No alcohol and good coffee so it was so nice to be able to entertain a conversation. Will be back read more

I I came to Jay's Cafe It was wonderful breakfast I love it. I never hear about this place until my Brother-in-law invite me for breakfast. And this place. It's amazing. I am very excited to bring my entire family to have a delicious meal. they have a wonderful customer service. Everybody is so polite. It's also very clean place. Everything looks so organized. to eat the Italian omelette and hash Browns with fried eggs and was delicious too. read more

Best breakfast place ! Great customer service And the ambiance feels like home I love it read more

Quintessential mom and pop diner. Had the chicken fried steak with an egg and hashbrowns. A great price for a cozy meal and the waitress called me "honey". Atmosphere was cozy and small town like with what seemed like many regulars. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be, they never let my coffee get to cold yet I didn't feel bothered either. 10/10 read more

Jays Cafe is a blessing for people who eat breakfast lunch and dinner. I normally go with the breakfast in the morning time they are very good people and even went the extra mile sending me entire bottles of Tabasco and Ketchup for when I run out. With all the delivery options available to us Jays Cafe is elite in a mountain of average. read more

Steak and eggs and French toast for $15 !!! ...and look at the size of this steak... enough said ! read more

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I can't believe I waited so long to go here - this is a great old style cafe, with great portions and a home feel. The servers were really nice. My partner and I both got omelets, I chose French toast with mine and it was such a huge portion. You will not leave hungry!! The coffee refills kept coming too. Definitely want to continue to support businesses like this who care about their customers. read more

Jay's Cafe - Omelet with French toast side. So much food! - Cafes Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Quick service, good food, and rustic ambiance. the prices are amazing, staff & food are wonderful, it's everything you could hope for when you want an inexpensive meal read more

Busy Sunday morning but a short wait. Corned beef hash and eggs was perfect! Hot fresh coffee and we had a great meal. All day menu too so no limit to what you can order. We'll be back soon. read more

Definitely a no frills kind of place, but considering the price for how much you get - I'll be a return customer! We got two orders but practically had a third entree of leftovers. Taking off a star for cleanliness of bathrooms. read more

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One of my favorite meals in Seattle, is definitely Jay's Cafe's Eggs Benedict with an extra egg and no ham. (Ham for you is recommended if you are not vegetarian). Eggs Benedict from Jay's Cafe has got to be one of the most delicious breakfast meals I have ever eaten. The hash browns are also the best in the city. I pick this up at least three times a week to go because it is so delicious. The weird thing is that I am not a person who likes breakfast food. I am a late night and late- riser person; the kind of girl, who would rather snack on last night's teriyaki then go for eggs. Ambience: the servers are soooo nice and the place is very authentic. There are always a vast menagerie of people in here; single male regulars, groups of costume dress up college students and huge family's sharing Sunday breakfast. The staff at Jay's Cafe, never bats an eyelash or judges anybody coming in! It is kind of dirty and a very diner-like environment. It is definitely not luxurious dining. Still, Jay's got a good" A" rating from the health dept. and the food is so good, it doesn't bother me. I don't come here to people watch or for the ambience; I come here with friends to eat or take out exceptionally great breakfast food at very affordable prices. read more

The food and services are average but the price is amazing. Great location too and it's a walking distance to the bowling alley. I will definitely go back. read more

I love this place! I've passed by it so many times and finally decided to stop in for breakfast. It's definitely feels like home. Service was so prompt and warm. Don't expect any of that fancy coffee/drinks that they might have at a Seattle brunch. Hot chocolate was superb and portions are insane! Eggs benedict were delicious and omelet was huge. I will definitely be back to try some other items. read more

We ordered a complete turkey dinner from Jay, which was ready for us we drove up. Jay let us use his large pans to keep everything warm (it did!) . The food was fabulous, the service is always exceptional and we are VERY satisfied customers! read more

The breakfast is great and the service is very welcoming. I loved it. Simple but welcoming environment

A classic locals spot. Great food, great people, great staff...you can't beat that!!

Finnicky. My order was delivered exactly to spen. The menu had sort of a Greek flare? Which is geat by me. Freindly service, efficiently run. No glutten free breads but plenty of alternatives tto fill the void. Kitchy, mom and pop. A bit dated, but the food is hitting the finnicky eaters standards. Extra crispy hash browns, arrived just right (I asked for almost burnt and I got what I wanted). Very reasonably-priced. read more

Excellent. Better than a chain or corporate diner. Owner is chef and there every day. Food cooked well and prices unbeatable. Decor is non-existent but you come here for the food. Ignore appearances. read more

Okay for breakfast. The senior locals sure seem to like it. My husband and his business partner go there on occasion. I try to stay away.

Reliably amazing comfort diner food, great service, and fun ambience. You can't not enjoy yourself there!

We've lived here many years always wanted to try it. Food was awesome, really nice folks. But they need help. I hope people come to work for them. Debbie ran her legs off helping everybody. Jay the owner was very kind and help serve us all. Covid hit them hard. Please go and try it out. Be patient, relax. The service is wonderful but not fast. Kids are truly welcome there. read more

The friendliest staff and homey environment were added bonuses for amazing breakfast food! Service was incredible and the diner vibe is exactly what we were looking for for a quick breakfast. We had the country scramble and country Benedict, both were great and the hash browns were unreal. Come hungry!! Will be visiting again!! read more

A homey diner offering a relaxed atmosphere and good food. Very prompt service & food delivery, and the grub is great. I was there for breakfast and want to return for a lunch adventure. Our server was prompt, pleasant and attentive. Highly recommend. Note: I see that most if not all of the negative reviews date back 5 years or more and don't, in my opinion, reflect anything about the current establishment. read more

Yum, yum, yum yum, yum. Huge portions, yum! Best breakfast/ brunch in the area. Nothing comes close. If you crave diner hashbrowns, these are the ones! Get some to go too!!!!!! read more

Jay's Cafe - Perfect biscuits and gravy with 3 over easy eggs, sausage patties, and the yummiest hashbrowns - Cafes Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Good diner Great service! The food is what you would expect from a diner, comes out hot and fast. Servers are happy and welcoming. read more

Ate there this morning. The waitress was awesome. The portions were HUGE, prices great! Doesn't look special from the outside but who cares! You will leave with a full belly read more