perfect service. perfect pancakes (add the blueberries). fresh squeezed orange juice. everything made to order. no frills space. definitely a new fav. read more

Food was cooked good so highly recommend got the food itself! Coffee is a 2/10 Today our family went for breakfast and had a horrible experience with the waitress, she was extremely rude, condescending, also extremely impatient making faces and rolling her eyes to our elderly grandfather who's in his 80s and his hard of hearing. She displayed rude behavior, acted bothered when we asked for napkins and water. She should not be in service with that attitude. Her name is Lupita, it wasn't busy we were kind despite her bad display of behavior. Lupita is not an asset to this company. We know a lot of people in the area and want to refer them there for the food, but if they went there and had her as the waitress, they would all walk out and leave.! Disappointed read more

Service was prompt and friendly. Decor is sort of generic. Walls are mango colored but all blank. They should add some artwork. I dont care because i come to a breakfast place to eat not to look at the walls. They have actual fresh squeezed orange juice which is awesome! I had a chicken fried steak with hash browns. The gravy was excellent. I would go there again. read more

What a delightful cafe, we were greeted and seated immediately. Such a friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. We would definitely come back to try more menu items. read more

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Been living not far from here for a while and finally decided to check it out-- we are so glad we did! Service is very prompt and food comes out fast, prices are pretty fair for the portions, and the food is great. The space itself is pretty basic, but as long as the food stays good I won't be a stickler for decor! I have enjoyed the corned beef hash benedict and a limited time special of chorizo benedict, which was delicious. Also love the breakfast potatoes! Pancake combo is a great one too. Have really enjoyed coming here over the last few months! read more

Delicious food! Great service, staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for a table. Highly recommended! read more

JJ's Caffe - French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Originally found JJ's during pandemic time. Almost always stop by for brunch, although had both breakfast and lunch food. I have enjoyed salads, club sandwiches, eggs Benedict, and their corned beef hash. My favorite is the avocado toast. Coffee is always hot and ready and the service is friendly. Sometimes it's a bit chilly in there for me but I almost always dress in layers cause I'm typically cold! read more

Every time i eat here i wonder why i don't do it more! The food is always hot and fresh. The staff are really sweet and friendly, and you don't have to scream to have a conversation with someone across the table from you. Most recently we both had huevos rancheros. they were really tasty and prepared well. The hash browns that came with them were perfect as well. Crispy on the outside, still moist on the in, and flavorful. The price is really affordable as well - maybe that's thanks to the fact that they don't have a bar so they can't tempt you with a special beverage to go with your meal. ;) The only complaint i've ever had is that the parking can be tricky, but it's worth the effort. read more

We have been here a lot and we have great meals and experience each time. I love getting the breakfast specials because a lot of time they are seasonal - like the pumpkin pancakes today! The food has a lot of flavor and tastes fresh! We mainly come for the breakfast food and there are a lot of options for everyone in your party. He have had great customer service each time as well. Come eat here! read more

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Had the best experience here with my boyfriend, Rhonda was our server and her energy and quick service made our time so fun and enjoyable. The pancakes with strawberries were 10/10 and iced coffee to go was a huge bonus. Thank you Rhonda and JJ's Caffe! read more

We love this restaurant. It reminds me of the old mom and pop style of my youth. Plus, they have a great menu and excellent coffee!

A ok. Fast service, set in small strip mall setting. Everything was A OK. Nothing to write home about. I'd eat here again for how fast it was and bacon was great. read more

I came here for lunch on a second date. I was kinda hungry because I did a long run earlier that morning. I settled on breakfast for my meal because breakfast is good at any time of day,. I ordered two eggs with bacon, hashbrowns, and fruit. The waitress said the kitchen could accommodate my food sensitivity to gluten and dairy. Overall, my meal hit the spot to include a nice big cup of coffee. My day also enjoyed his meal. There is some parking available within the small strip mall. read more

Food was tasty, the avocado Benedict was delicious hollandaise sauce good taste to it. Customer service nice. read more

JJ's Caffe - Avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was a result the 3-2-1 game. (i pick three places, you narrow it down to two. i pick the one we're going to! JJ's Cafe won! I had a benedict while the rest of the table ordered omlets, scrambles and a waffle. Everything looked delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy what they had! (the boy said the biscuit was really good!) I was a bit worried when we walked in because the place was empty, but as we sat and waited and chatted, it filled right up. Evidently we were just there a little early (trust me, for a saturday, it was too early). I would certainly come back.... if i was in the area. I, personally, think breakfast is the easiest meal to cook - but JJ's Cafe did a good job!! read more

Just delicious food great service and will definitely come back and will also recommend it to family and friends

Yummy in our tummy. Great avocado, chips, and salsa. Son loved his strawberry crepes. Other son loved his pumpkin pancakes and bacon. I loved my Southwest Omelette and biscuit. I'll probably go for the potatoes over the hash browns next time. My wife was disappointed that they didn't have real cream for her coffee. Great service and clean. It's in an awkward shopping area when it's just hard to have a business that thrives. But SW Portland needs more great breakfast spots, so I hope they get the business they need. We saw some friends there who say it's their favorite place, and that's it's always consistently good. read more

We loved the coffee! Dark and Flaverful. Denver omelet: diced ham, eggs enveloped and cheese and on top sliced tillamook cheese! Ordered the peppers potatoes, slice whole wheat bread and homemade jam! Delicious! Service the timely and diningroom neat. read more

Everyone loved their food in my party of 6. Service was great. The restaurant was clean and airy. I loved it and will definitely go there again. read more

I used to love this place! We had a great server named, Simba and would insist that she served us each time. -we love her still. On 2 occasions, we tipped her $100 (not cash) as we saw the need. Later we found out that Luptia stole her tips both times! Lupita is never friendly and is running that cafe into the ground. She is always VERY rude and I cannot believe she works in the food service industry! -I just hope Josué can see what is hurting his wonderful talent! After 3 years of being there religiously, I now cannot come back to this place and it STILL BURNS ME that the tips of $100 were stolen both times! (On top of multiple other times I can't speak to.) Please hold the manager accountable and know that your tips will get pilfered buy Lupita! Formerly in love with this place! read more

Stopped on our way from Portland to Eugene. Nice local place for breakfast and lunch. Very friendly staff! Hubby had French toast, bacon and eggs. I had a turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich and garden salad. Great food at great prices. Beverages like tea and lemonade were a little overpriced. We would go back again! read more

Service is always great! Fast, friendly and attentive. I like the large menu offerings and the good coffee, which can be lacking in other restaurants. Their cinnamon rolls are a bit spendy but they are huge. This is my first time for lunch as I usually always come for breakfast. Good to know that lunch is as good as breakfast here. Remember to check out the specials before ordering because they post some good ones! read more

JJ's Caffe - Jalapeño Bacon Burger. When they say fresh jalapeños, they mean BIG pieces. It was excellent. Good fries too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great blueberry pancakes and the biscuits and gravy are the real! I was in the area early Thursday morning hitting an estate sale and needed a fast breakfast and they delivered with the quickness. I only wish they used real maple syrup... service was fast and friendly and the pancakes were fluffy ! read more

My husband and I go to this café every week on Friday mornings. We refuse to be served by anyone other than Cinda, who works amazingly hard. We love her bright presence to start our day. She keeps this place running, and she always remembers our order. I always get the strawberry pancakes, over-easy eggs, and bacon. My husband alternates what he gets every week, and we both also (further) splurge on breakfast sandwiches. The food is amazing, warm, and made with care. The cooks know what they are doing and we greatly appreciate how much effort they put into our orders. The breakfast sandwiches are some of the best I've ever had (think elevated McDonald's Sausage biscuits). The price of food is cost-effective. I feel like the quality and quantity are worth what you're paying. The restaurant itself is charming -- cute, small, and welcoming. It reminds me of a small-town café. This is a food café, so if you're interested in specialty coffee, you'll have to look somewhere else. The closest you'll get to specialty coffee is their "mocha" coffee, which is half hot chocolate and half coffee. For the black coffee lovers (us), it doesn't make a difference. Still, it's nice to know. They have a diverse menu, and we love the quality of their ingredients. I believe there's a good selection for vegetarians, but vegans may struggle. We had previously been regulars at a different diner but decided to try this place out. Our previous place had gotten rid of nearly half their menu. The only reason we would quit coming to this establishment is if Cinda left. We know we're not alone in this sentiment. She completes the meal! read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot around Portland. My favorites are the country fried steak, iced tea, and blueberry pancakes.

The food was good! I think it's pretty hard to mess up pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon however. The bacon was soft yet crispy and the pancakes were fluffy. The hash browns were also crisped that aren't pictured. The overall rating would've been at least four stars if the service wasn't so bad. Although they were busy, the lack of attentiveness was astonishing. I noticed a couple leave because they had been waiting to get their order taken for so long. Don't wait for the bill because you won't get it, so if you're ready to go, ask for it. If you have your card ready, bring it to them because they won't come back to service you. read more

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I never right reviews and I just have to. Disappointed. I loved jj's for years. Would tell my clients about it. Best basic breakfast in town. But today it was the service that left a horrible taste in my mouth. I came in at about 1:30 and picked a seat. No real greeting but whatever I was hungry. Sat down and ordered a water and coffee and already knew what I wanted. Avocado eggs Benedict no tomato and the eggs poached medium. Meaning I like them a lil more poached. But ofcorse still with the yolk able to run. Well when the plate was brought to me the server said nothing and went about her way. I noticed tomato. But was like whatever I can remove it if I want myself. I ate the first one and it was fine. Then I cut into the second one and a clear egg white goo bubble and ran down the food. I raised my hand to the server and said I'm sorry I can't eat this it's not cooked. I showed her clear as day. Looked like clear snot. She took the plate to the kitchen and in front of me in Spanish went back and forth about the egg in question. Then she waits a few minutes and says coldly he is makeing you another plate. I say Thankyou back and not a kind word acknowledging me or that duh it wasn't cooked. Then I get my plate and as if a fuck you the cook basically hard boiled the egg. At this point I'm like whatever I'm hungry atleast it's cooked. But the whole experience was bad service. I'm sick of spending my hard earned money in places that have this cold attitude towards customers. Like I'm not the enemy here. So disappointed i will not be going back. Bad vibes. read more

JJ's Caffe - Hard boiled eggs Beni - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This wasn't what I was expecting, but it's clearly a nice local breakfast spot. We usually go to Original when we are on Barbur, but Hubs wanted a waffle, and Yelp recommended this spot. It's in a very tight strip mall that has 80's stainless signs that have seen better days. But walking in reminded me of La Provence in its original incarnation: when it was just a basic bistro with yellow walls and burgundy accents (in the 90's). The menu seems very much like Biscuits, including a scramble with spinach, onions, bacon and Parmesan. They are also one of the only restaurants (besides Biscuits) that has Chipotle Tabasco sauce, which is my favorite. My scramble was delicious. The Parmesan broiled on top was definitely a game changer! Hubs said it was a "damn good waffle" This place deserves to be busier, so do your thing, Yelp! read more

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Maybe they were short staffed, but service was rough. We felt like we were inconveniencing them by coming in to eat. Once we got our order in, the food came quickly and tasted fine. read more

Was visiting from California and found this spot ! Sssooooo delicious oh my god we came everyday on our trip and it is so beautifully priced for the portions !! The service was also amazing there was on woman behind the counter attending everyone and she was great! read more

JJ's Caffe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great local diner! Breakfast was excellent! Food came out fast and service was great! Stop in if you are in town.

Great service... Lots of food that was very tasty... We are able to chat as long as we wanted without any issue.

JJ's, tucked in the corner of a small strip mall that sits above Barber Boulevard, is a gym. If you're looking for good ingredients, careful preparation and friendly service with a nice variety of foods offered for lunch luncheon breakfast then do come here. I've been eating here for a few months now and I've narrowed my focus on the huevos rancheros and breakfast sandwich with homemade baked biscuit. In both cases, they've been superb orders. I brought a friend here this past week and he agreed the Benedict that he chose was really well done. You can enjoy your breakfast in the unhurried pace assured you'll get good food. read more

It was great food is delicious great portion our server Lupita was great and very nice ambiance I when back the next day with my friends totally recommend read more

JJ's Caffe - Turkey & Veggie Scramble a delicious cinnamon roll and cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The pancakes are to die for! Brings back memories of my grandma and her pancakes so fitting to JJ's! Great servers and atmosphere. read more

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Ate breakfast here one day and lunch 2 days later. Amazing food. Service was awesome even though we came in late in the day. It has a small town feeling in a busy city. Highly recommended. read more

Oh, so tasty!!! Great food and service. The pancakes were really delicious. I'll be back. Great breakfast menu! read more

JJ's Caffe - Strawberry pancakes. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Found this place on Yelp when there was a 2 hour+ wait at the original pancake house and we were hungry for brunch. JJ's is in a small strip mall off Barbur which would be very easy to miss as I have apparently done so dozens of times. The parking lot is up an incline and tight. However, we were able to get seated right away. The server was prompt to get our orders in but didn't seem that familiar with the menu. Food was good! The place filled up as we ate. Hole in the wall but good brunch find! read more

We were dropping a car at the muffler shop just up the street at "breakfast" time so stopped in for breakfast. The only downside was it was chilly inside (maybe low 40s outside, January) so bring a sweater if it's cold weather. The server was super nice and fun and the food was very good. Hubby had a burrito and I had the ham Benedict. Great prices, too. We live right by a biscuits that we go to a lot but the food, service and better prices make this an attractive alternative even though a fair distance farther away. read more

Was having truck worked on near by dropped in 1st time for a quick breakfast Had the turkey and veggie omelet with pancakes Generous sizes on all food , coffee cup was topped off constantly Price and service were great ,nice and clean establishment Will be back! Good food ! read more