HORRIBLE service at this place. Food was mediocre at best and the portions are small. $23 for a breakfast burrito? My friends breakfast was nasty and they refused to take it off the bill. Bathroom was filthy and had a shared exterior sink. Even had the audacity to charge a ridiculous gratuity because there were 6 people in our party. NEVER AGAIN! read more

One of the Worst Dining Experiences Ever - Avoid This Place! Do NOT come here. The food was disgusting, and the place was dirty. We ordered eggs and bacon, neither seemed real. The bacon was like plastic, and the eggs tasted like an artificial substitute. The coffee was watered down, and the orange juice (definitely not fresh-squeezed) cost a ridiculous $30 for three. To make things worse, they messed up my order. When I asked for it to be corrected, they brought new eggs and charged me again. That's fine, I didn't leave a tip. Now you know why. Do not go there!!!!! read more

We ordered takeout in July, and the kid's chicken tenders were burnt and inedible. My wife called the next day and spoke to a female manager who apologized and promised a free replacement next time. She said she'd made a note and we could come in anytime. Fast forward to today--we placed another order and called ahead to confirm the chicken tenders could be comped in our order. The staff said it wouldn't be a problem. When I arrived to pick it up, they refused to honor it, saying too much time had passed and that there hasn't been a female manager there in months. This is the second time my child has ended up with nothing to eat after ordering from Joe's. I suppose the lesson here is if they mess up your order, don't count on their word to make it right read more

Good food but definitely pricey and honestly I didn't like the service this time. They were packed of course for a weekend so naturally we had to wait, so no big deal, however; our server seemed like he was in such a rush that he was rushing us and there was little to no hospitality. Then we order our food and why do I see that soda is $5?! And Lemonade is $6?!For a single cup?! What! Maybe it was refillable however I tend to only drink one cup of something, and I also have been to other places where they charge less for refillable soda. Like really. The food itself is very yummy, but again super expensive. They do have unique options. But idk I just didn't like the vibe, and I think they are pinching penny's by charging so much for drinks, when everything else is already so expensive. I say come here if you want unique breakfast but don't make it a go to place. read more

Joe's Cafe - Chicken and Waffles 10/10 Stuffed French toast 5/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely must visit place! The service is perfect, fast and amazing. My salad tasted very good but I could not finish it ! The only is not something within the cafe, it is actually the parking lot. They really need a bigger space for the parking. Other than that everything was perfect.. see you all on my next visit to LA read more

Joe's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is really good, and the service is very friendly, but a little slower than you would hope for a busy breakfast run. Having a digital waiting list is so nice though. I wish all places starting implementing this. We ordered the kids cakes, biscuits and gravy, and brie and chicken sandwich. All were great! We would order all of them again. Also love the complimentary pretzel bread for the table. I know prices have gone up in recent years, but the prices on this menu were so high! This is definitely a place to go as a treat. read more

This time my visit was on a Sunday where I had to kill about two hours before making another stop. When I walked in, not only were there people waiting outside, but the inside was also packed. So was the outside seating too, no tables available, but there was walk-in bar seating and that's where I ended up. I started with black coffee, which was really good and when it was done, had another refill. They are served in large soup like cups. They also serve you complimentary pretzel bread which was spongy and full of texture. It came accompanied with strawberry jam and carrot jam, both with sauce like consistency and blended really well with the bread. I nibbled on that, sipped the coffee for a good amount of time before ordering a side of bacon. It came as three strips ($8). Way overpriced. A black eye. It is interesting how one's view of a place can change depending on where you sit and what you order. My last visit, a while back, was unimpressive as you can read, but this time I was very pleased. They did not hurry me. My server and even the others, kept checking on me and were very friendly making small talk and making sure that I was OK. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Service at this bar seating was nothing short of excellent. read more

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Joe's is just your basic over priced breakfast spot. Honestly I regret coming here lol. The mimosas tasted like they had cheap quality watered down champagne in it. The orange juice was tasteless. Everything was tasteless. I have nothing good to say. read more

Joe's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food wise - Eggs Benedict with pork belly was a well executed dish however the pork belly was over cooked. Price - The menu overall is clean and simple however nearly all dishes are $20-$40 dollars so you can be expecting to pay $50 with tax and tips. Which is hefty when considering this to be a more casual brunch spot with decent quality of the food so it doesn't quite match up to the higher price tag. Ambiance - expect that of typical American dinner with booth style seating and few tables with long wait times. Good service but a bit chaotic given the packed restaurant at brunch time read more

Joe's Cafe - Eggs been - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's not what it used to be. The service is average and the ambiance make you feel like you're about to have a good farm to table experience especially with its open kitchen allowing you to look in at your food being prepared, but you'll be disappointed. I understand your eyes eat first, but the taste will leave you wishing you cooked at home. I ordered the Pork Belly Benedict and the star of the show (Pork Belly) was lack luster. The best way to describe it would be stale day old chicarron you would buy from Vallarta right before they close. And for the price I would expect better quality control. Don't get me wrong it's presented beautifully but that's about it. read more

One star drove all the way from Los Angeles and just to find out they were closed on Valentine's Day no longer open for business!

The food here is amazing! This is a great place to catch up with friends . The service is fast and easy.

We got on the waitlist for this place for breakfast. We were waiting a long time and they kept seating others. They asked if we were waiting and we told them it showed us as first in line. They told us we never checked in. Anyway, we could deal with a 45 month wait but then we sat and the ceiling was leaking on my friend. Then the espresso machine was broken, the wait staff barely came by and they had the audacity to say "sorry we need you to go there is a 90 min limit" after we were the ones waiting for them! Food was mediocre and the staff was nice but this really rubbed us very wrong after all that read more

My family decided to do breakfast together on the 4th of July. We chose Joes because of their local reputation and our experience with their amazing oatmeal. They have a live waitlist online so you can time your arrival. We timed it as told, yet we sat outside for an additional 20 mins. No harm no foul. If it's good - you wait! Well...this is where it gets interesting: The restaurant was packed and the energy was good. We sat down and realized that it was about 78 degrees inside and no breeze. We start sweating but we manage to cool off with drinks. The server was very distracted and rushed to take our order. Luckily we memorized the menu febrile we waited. He was helpful but hurried. No harm no foul. If the food is amazing he can rush, right? My wife was the smart one. Ordered the oatmeal. It was just as good as we remember. My son ordered the cure breakfast sandwich which was supposed to be on pretzel bread. He even asked for the pretzel bread. It came on brioche. It did not taste the same and at the time of ordering the server did not tell us they were out of pretzel buns. We found out when the plate was placed on the table. Not until I flagged another sweaty server did we find out that the restaurant was out of pretzel buns. I ordered biscuits and gravy and asked was it good and the server responded nonchalantly with "I like the gravy". I should have known that meant - "The biscuits are not biscuits" It was "sweet cornbread and gravy" not "biscuits and gravy" The gravy was good but the sweet clashes with the savory of the gravy. I also ordered eggs over medium and got sunny side up. I was too frustrated to fight for my order but could not help but argue my son's bread. At which point the server was apologetic and credited us a little on his meal because it was not right. Feels like we chose the wrong time/day or place for our family holiday breakfast this year. I will go back when I have a craving for amazing oatmeal. read more

Good breakfast spot, I love their chicken and waffles and the chocolate chip pancakes! I recommend for next time to tell them to put the gravy to the side so you can dip your waffle in syrup and bite the gravy with the chicken. read more

Joe's Cafe - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place is nice and it has good service and the food is good but not for the price they ask. I mean, deep in the valley and you are charging $7 for an americano? And more that $20 for a breakfast burrito? It wasn't that good or the portions weren't that great.. I really don't know why they are so overpriced. Definitely not coming here again. read more

Joe's Cafe - Stuffed french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is delicious everything is HOMEMADE. Even the sauces. Kelsey was my waitress she took great care if us. Definitely a must go to for brunch. read more

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Way, way over priced, worst steak & eggs ever. Steak had so much fat and over cooked. Rancid greasy potatoes. No A1 steak sauce for the steak, but server did say a lot of people ask for it!?! Pancake tasted like it was from a box. Actually it tasted like a soggy cardboard box. Everything is an up charge. 4 people for breakfast was $150!! Before tip. I had the croissant sandwich which I asked for over easy egg and it was well done. Sandwich was ok, and the omelette my friend had was good. Coffee was strong but good. As soon as you walk in it just smells like old rancid grease. Sorry, we will not be coming back. read more

I hadn't been to Joe's Cafe in quite a while, and unfortunately, this visit reminded me why-I probably won't be returning. The food is fine -- nothing memorable, but has significantly declined in quality since my last time here. The fruit wasnt good and the french toast was cold and almost stale. The real issue was the service. It felt rushed and frankly, pretty rude. From the moment I walked in, there was this vibe like I was inconveniencing the staff just by being there. No warm welcome, no patience, and definitely no interest in making it a pleasant experience. It's a bummer, because this place used to feel friendly and low-key. Now it's the kind of spot where you're counting down the minutes until you can leave. There are too many great cafes around to spend time (or money) where you don't feel respected as a customer. read more

Second time being here, and service is TERRIBLE. Sat down by the host, 10 mins after brings us water (in a carafe) 10 mins after that he remembers to bring us cups, after sitting for 30 mins we asked someone if we could order some food. Water 5 mins water comes out and says he will be right back to order food. Sitting 40 mins before even getting food served is crazy. This is the second time we have come to joes and the first time I figured just an off day but it seems to be getting worse with their service. Food is basic and okay at best. Really sad, I love the environment and ambiance but won't return until they figure it out because 40 mins wait for even being able to order a cup of coffee is insane!!!! read more

Went here for breakfast last Saturday. I joined the waitlist while heading over there so it cut my wait time by half. It was just me and my son so we sat by the back. Since they're a busy restaurant you'll probably be seated in the middle if you're only a party of 2. I liked my server though, he's attentive and friendly. They give you complimentary bread with 2 kinds of jam. Coconut one was interesting. In going to places like this I try to get something from the menu that I can't find in other places. I ordered the pork belly hash - it's soooo good. Well if you like that crunchy bits and pork belly fat definitely get this. Also it's very filling - I couldn't finish it had to bring a little of it home. The egg was cooked well so I mixed that runny egg yolk to the pork and hash and that's the meal. Ordered the short stack pancake for me and my son to share. He had the omelette which he liked. Place is not that big so it can feel a bit cramped. But I loved the vibe. Price is also good - typical for breakfast places like these. We found parking in the street - they have a small parking in the back. read more

Joe's Cafe - Complimentary bread with the jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stuffed French toast were good. The berries on top were fresh. The croissant was good as well. read more

Joe's Cafe - Stuffed French toast and Croissant Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice small place the food was delicious. First time here i will definitely be back! Only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. read more

Joe's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Although the service was great, the food was not. The presentation of the food was pretty but the taste fell so flat, sadly. We wanted to like it but - no. We won't be coming back read more

Joe's Cafe - Parfait. Didn't taste right - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My own order was the Pork belly Eggs Benedict but when I got out with my sister and her bf we share all the dishes and I didn't throughly enjoy my eggs Benedict but the junk was such a great dish also and the breakfast burrito was awesome. The pancakes balls are really fun not the most greatest tasting dish I've ever had but they are great and cool. Our server was actually really nice and cheerful so that made it a good time. I love the decor of Joe's all the plants and old kitchen aid mixer around are so cute it really feels like I'm sitting waiting for good food coming my way. read more

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We went to Joe's Cafe for breakfast and first of all, this place is super cute. I absolutely love breakfast places like this. Since it was my first time I had to try the pancakes and it did not disappoint! I asked for berries on the side and it was perfect. We also had the pork belly hash and OMGEE it was delicious! The potato and pork belly ratio was great! Lastly I always love places with refillable coffee and theirs was pretty good. All in all, great experience that I'll be sure to come back for more. Quick tip: there's plenty of street parking and probably best to come early to beat the crowds. read more

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Came to get some sustenance after a morning hike. I got the biscuits and gravy. The spouse got the pork belly hash. We ordered both with eggs. And a healthy single pancake with fruit and whipped cream - for our shared brunch desert. Outside of the pancake, everything felt like it missed the mark in terms of taste. Though we enjoyed the presentation of the dishes being served in these nifty soup bowl/plate hybrids. It made the portions feel plentiful - which they mostly were. It was just a shame that everything lacked salt and a further nuance of seasoning. The gravy for my biscuits was supposed to consist of sausage and bacon bits, but they just tasted like vague meat chunks in the plain gravy. I did enjoy the density and square cut of the housemade biscuits, though. And the pork belly hash only had enough peppers and onions so you couldn't accuse the cooks of not including any. There could have been more. And more of a fine oil finish to the dish in its entirety. We would've preferred a decent fry job for the potatoes. It was a nice place to eat outside at on a Sunday morning, but I don't think we ordered any of the signature items. I did clock the various sandwiches and burritos on everyone else's tables, so perhaps a combo of those when we feel like brunching in the area again. read more

Joe's Cafe - Clockwise: Single fruit and cream flapjack, pork belly hash, and biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So with the larger space, their prices have gone up. I can no longer recommend Joe's because it is not a good value any more. The food is still good though if you can afford it now and then. I got the stuffed french toast and it is an ample serving with tons of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. I'm pretty sure they use thick cut Breadologie bread. Hopefully Rose Cafe down the street can give Joe's a run for its money and maybe bring their prices back down to earth. read more

Food was good but pricey! Plenty of parking, on the street and back. Our waiter was nice and helpful. Always checking up on us. Very casual environment. Coffee was bitter, needed to ask several times our waiter to freshen up my coffee because it would get cold really fast. read more

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When we got to the table, there was pretzel bread and water. Already waiting! The pretzel bread also had two choices of dipping jams: spicy tomato and mixed berry. I was expecting the spicy tomato to be savory, but it was sweet. It was still good though. The orange juice is freshly squeezed, and the coffee is delicious. The only weird thing about it was that they put granulated sugar packs on the plate, but there is organic cane, sugar, and regular granulated sugar already on the table. Maybe some people don't want to use the open sugar pours? We had the breakfast burrito, which was a hefty couple pounds of deliciousness that really hit the spot. Make sure to ask for their home made hot sauces! "The Queen Bee" their version of a Croque Madam, was also filling, and I liked their thick, if slightly sweet, gravy - it was a tasty combination. The side of bacon came with 3 pieces. Service was fast and friendly. Our server Monika was Fantastic! I didn't notice until we were leaving that the lampshades in the restaurant are all kitchen equipment; colanders, graters, even whisks! We left completely stuffed, and we are big eaters. I think we could have fed a third person with the amount of food we had. read more

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Clean, quick, great food, the friendliest server Delaney was so sweet and made the whole experience better! Might go to every time I go there is the egg bacon and cheese croissant read more

Food was mediocre. But the prices are outrageous for the amount of food you get. For a side of bacon it's $8.00! For a side of TWO eggs it's a total of $8.00. Insane! A side of fruit, an additional $9.00 lol I don't ever mind paying but prices are absolutely insane for the amount of food you get. Service was good I must admit but for a subpar breakfast / lunch spot I'd give it a 6/10. read more

Joe's Cafe - Here is your $8 bacon and $8 for two eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a great place! The ambience and decor is top botch and the food super delicious!

Been here before and really enjoyed the food so we decided to come back. This visit was so-so. Wait is expected when you come around 10ish on a Sunday. I ordered short stack pancakes with chocolate chip and unfortunately they forgot to add the chocolate chips. Biscuit and sausage, I didnt expect their biscuit to be cornbread. Wished the food was warmer and that there wasnt cornbread. I let the server know I didn't like it and he kindly took it off. My fiancé ordered fried chicken sandwich and he expected chicken to be a bit more fried like the chicken and waffles they have, it look liked something cooked on a flat top. Overall, not sure if they were having an off day but this might be our last time coming here. read more

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I usually dont do reviews but Joes needs a lot of work for these prices. Average food for an extraordinary price. $72 for 1 French toast, and a pancake with bacon and eggs with a drip coffee. I couldn't believe my eyes, the food was pretty good but I thought the chef of this restaurant was supposed to be amazing. I decided the next day to make French toast with homemade country sourdough that was 10x better than what Joes could do, and for only a few dollars. I won't be back read more

I go here because it's one of two breakfast spots in the area, and the only one that allows you to put your name in the list remotely. The food is good, prices meh, but the service is consistently so bad. Just extremely inattentive and slow. Every single time I've come here (which is a lot) I wait a minimum of 15 min before someone even comes to give me a menu and glass of water. You will see 6 or 7 servers just standing around while you're waiting for any sort of attention. read more

I go here about once a month for breakfast/brunch. Never been disappointed. Food and service is fantastic. Their staff is very friendly, I take my son who is on the spectrum; they are always very kind. I'm not a sweet tooth person but their french toast is something else; delicious and more than enough for the table to share. Cute neighborhood spot, with simple yet notable decor. Love it. read more

Joe's Cafe is a favorite of mine. I go there all the time, and it never disappoints. The service is always excellent, the place is super clean, and the vibe is just right. I only wish there were more locations--I'd be going way more often if there were! read more

Joe's Cafe - Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Breakfast Review Tried out Joe's Cafe - more like No away Jose Cafe (at least for breakfast) You can tell it's a trendy place not too far from CSUN - but for us we were not impressed with the breakfast. Small portions for the price. Pros: The coffee ($5.00 a cup) & the biscuits & gravy. About the biscuits & gravy: The B&G is different from your traditional B&G - biscuits were a cornbread type, small squares - had a slight sweet taste - the gravy had plenty of sausage & tasted similar to a dinner gravy rather then a southern white gravy Other than those two items the rest was mediocre at best. Joe's offers outside table seating along with inside booths & tables. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept. The service was Super Slow for a Friday morning - bummed about that. Seating Note: during this time of year try not to sit anywhere near the front door - the place was freezing every time the door opened - thus making the experience not so great (advice stay away from the door) Ordered Pork Belly Hash & Egg + Pork & Eggs (bacon & eggs w/ sourdough toast) The potatoes & hash were tiny triangle cuts that were way over seasoned. Egg & Eggs ordered over easy were cooked perfectly. Bacon on the other hand was not crispy, basically just barely cooked and served at room temperature. The toast- sourdough ( more like white bread) was super thin with no butter - they didn't even bring butter to the table,, I had to request it. Pork Belly Hash was average at best with the pork belly barely cooked. Both plates were small for the price. Total cost for a total of 3 eggs - 3 bacon slices, a small amount of potatoes, 2 small biscuits & 2 coffees - $60 wow - Last thing on the Server - We were seated - our coffee came quick, they also provided came a small piece of pretzel bread accompanied by a small apple & tomato dips. To be honest the size of the bread was enough for a small child. The B&G came in decent time but then we waited & waited & waited for our main course. The hostess/server who seated us & took our order, gave us coffee & bread, but never returned - When then found out that our actual server was someone else who apparently was over booked and most likely forgot about us? Note: There are two bathrooms The bathroom we used was gross & super small + no sink - you washed you hands at a sink in the hallway - that was weird. Also limited parking in the back and super tight spaces - best bet park on the street. read more

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The food was delicious and fresh when Joe's Cafe first opened When my husband and I recently went and we're so disappointed The potatoes were old over fried in the pork belly hash , I had the Eggs Benedict the bread for hard the chicken sausage was over fried Ask for a side of purple onions and was charged for it. Our server never came back tosee if we need anything The quality of the for is very poor from when they first opened. read more

Joe's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California