This is the third time we've been here and the first time I've left a review. We were excited to visit again because we don't often make it to the Orem area. When we arrived and sat down, we were greeted by Joe telling us that "House rules, you're not allowed to order the same item". Lol. Love that guy! We both ordered Denver omelets, one without onions,extra mushrooms, French toast, and grits and one without mushrooms, hash browns, and pancakes. First off, the pancakes were amazing! They're light, had crispy edges, and had a wonderful flavor. But the best thing was it was in the shape of little donuts, which was a nice surprise. Our entrees came but were somehow got switched. We didn't realize it at first but both were still good. Unfortunately, my wife put Chalula on hers and I put Tobasco on mine and we don't like each other's choice of condiments. The other unfortunate thing was that I had an eggshell in my omelet. Even though we had these misfortunes you can't hide the flavor of these dishes and they certainly don't skimp on toppings. My grits were too sweet today. If it's too sweet for me, it must've been really sweet. The only other criticism I saw was that they were filling the syrup bottles from large Log Cabin jugs. They also were using Idahoan shredded potatoes from a large carton. I can understand the potatoes but how great would it be to have freshly made syrup. Still a great experience and they are still one of the best breakfast places on the state. read more

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Took my family to Joe's and it was so worth it! As we were walking down the sidewalk looking for the entrance - Joe, himself, called out to us to come on over because he was waiting to hold the door. This warm, friendly welcome set the tone for the whole experience. Joe stopped by and told us the "rules". Everyone orders something different and we all share. My daughters both ordered waffles but one got it in a combo so she could follow the rules. I got the breakfast burrito with Texas sausage & bacon. My husband got the eggs & diced ham with a side of biscuits and gravy. My son got the French Dip because you can order breakfast or lunch at 10 am. Everyone ate a good portion if not all of their food. It was good. We will definitely be back. For the food but more for the service! read more

Joes Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

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We wanted to try something different for lunch. I found Joes Cafe on Yelp. It did not disappoint. Everything we had easy really yummy. The bacon and sausage were highlights. Kids loved the pancakes. Joe is a national treasure that should be protected at all costs. He let my kids pick out a handmade wooden toy car. He calls them his niece and nephew and had some juice and grits brought to our table to try. This was our first time having grits so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was really good. As others have said, the hospitality is second to none. Joe made us feel like family, we will definitely stop in again. read more

Joes Cafe - Biscuit and gravy with egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

The hospitality is phenomenal over here! Definitely makes you feel like you are family when you come! Staff is great and the food is delicious! Food is made and served pretty quick. This place gets packed but seems to have quick service! They have both breakfast and lunch on their menu. I got Joe's ultimate burger. That thing was packed with sautéed mushrooms and bacon! It did not disappoint. We also got the Belgian waffle. This thing was so fluffy yet crispy at the same time. By far the best waffle I've ever had. Overall great experience. Appreciate Joe the owner and the entire staff for giving excellent service and experience! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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To say this was one of the best breakfast experiences of my life wouldn't do it justice. The food 10/10 , service 10/10 , vibes 11/10. The owner came out and was just the nicest guy you could ever meet. Had a few funny stories to tell us and was going table to table making everyone feel at home. this would be a weekly stop if I lived here read more

Joes Cafe - Incredible food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

Let's start with the food - it was fast, delicious, and enormous. The staff were all incredibly nice and chef David even came out and gave us a small dish of grits and another dish of sausage gravy to try, both super tasty. read more

Joes Cafe - Gigantic 16a. Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

First experience at Joes cafe and it was amazing! From the food to the hospitality, definitely will be coming back. read more

Joes Cafe - 22. French Toast Combo 13. Joe's Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Omg! What a delight! The food was delicious! The portions are huge! Try the grits! You can't get any better, the owner came and greeted us after our meal and asked us to try his grits before we left! Defintely something special, get those instead of hash browns. You can get hash browns anywhere. So nice to see the interaction of the owner. The energy was great. Small place and gets pretty busy! A must go for breakfast! read more

The best little spot to get breakfast with a loved one! It's super homey inside and all the workers are so friendly. If you're lucky, Joe will come chat with you and tease you while you're eating; he is what makes this cafe the best! The food is all great & fairly priced. Portions are huge. Just overall a great place to come for breakfast! And expect it to be busy at times because it's so popular! read more

Joes Cafe - 16. Biscuits & Gravy (w/ Hash Browns) 21. French Toast with Fresh Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

Joe's Café in Orem is one of those places you walk into once and immediately know you'll be back. It's loud, lively, and packed with personality -- just like the food. This isn't your typical café; it's a Southern-style breakfast joint with heart. Joe himself is often working the grill or chatting with guests, and his energy sets the tone for the whole place. The portions are massive -- think pancakes the size of your plate, thick-cut bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and biscuits and gravy that taste like they came straight out of a Southern kitchen. Everything is cooked to order, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell this is comfort food made with love, not prepackaged shortcuts. The service is quick, the vibe is no-frills, and the food does all the talking. Just make sure you come hungry, because Joe doesn't do "small." Prices are fair, and you leave feeling like you got way more than your money's worth. If you love big breakfasts, bold flavors, and a little sass with your coffee, Joe's Café is a Utah gem that delivers every single time. https://linktr.ee/reessroots read more

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Joe's Café didn't have air conditioning going when we ate lunch there. It was incredibly hot. It made it a very uncomfortable dining experience. They messed up on a few of our orders. They bring out the food as it's made and one person in our group was forgotten. I got the French toast with eggs and bacon, and the food was very average. The syrup bottle on the table was beyond sticky. The best part of the experience was our waitress. She was really nice. There is plenty of parking behind the restaurants. read more

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We were looking for the best breakfast restaurants in Orem, and Joe's Cafe was the first to pop up on google. When you walk in the restaurant feels college themed, with tons of pictures just everywhere on the walls. I mean, there isn't really a blank space left. I ordered the short stack pancakes, and my Mimi ordered a half Belgian waffle. We both got hash browns (Yes they have actual hash browns not home fries) and scrambled eggs. Service is quick, it took about 10 minutes for our food to be on our table. But, instead of receiving a short stack, they gave me silver dollar pancakes. But this is ok, I didn't mind. The pancakes are light and buttery, and practically melt in your mouth. My Mimi really liked her waffle, too. The hash browns aren't too soft, and aren't too crunchy. They're cooked just right. The scrambled eggs are soft, but could be a little more runny. Anyways, our breakfast was pretty good, but can have some improvements. This would be a 4, but considering how friendly the people are, this is a 5. Great job Joe! read more

Joes Cafe - The Half Waffle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

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After reading raving reviews of this place i went for breakfast. What a disappointment. The staff was very distracted and not very attentive. I ordered ham and eggs, over easy. The eggs were over medium almost over well. Yucky. The hash browns were good and a biscuit costs $1 more. I asked for a side of gravy and was told that it was $6. Ridiculous!! . All I wanted was a side not an entire order. I was not gonna pay $6 for a serving of gravy. I asked for coffee and was served the WORST coffee EVER. THE WAITRESS brought 2 more different cups of coffee which were the same in terrible taste and tasted as if it was sitting for hours. I finally settled for a glass of water. I have to say this is the worst $16 I have spent. Truly disappointed considering the high ratings on Yelp. I will definitely not return. Overall a bad experience read more

Great service! Friendly staff! Excellent breakfast. Ordered ham eggs hash browns and English muffin. Would come back!

First time to Joes Cafe and it was fantastic. When we walked up Joe greeted us as if we'd been friends for years. Joe then asked us what we were in the mood for, told us what was good (which I'm convinced was everything looking at the tables next to us) and he had our order before we even sat down. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with grits and my wife got the breakfast sandwich with avocado. I'm a big biscuits and gravy fan but also critic. I need a good biscuit, tasty gravy that is meaty. This was it! Throw in two over easy eggs on top and it all just worked! The grits also really good and sweet. My wife also really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich w/avocado and by the looks of it would have been something I would order in the future if the biscuits and gravy wasn't so darn good. Also, don't sleep on Joe's juice, delicious! We sat outside on the patio which on a beautiful Utah morning was perfect. read more

Joes Cafe - Biscuits & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

Don't miss this spot!!! The absolute best sausage gravy I've had in a restaurant. The staff is friendly and they hustle. Joe is on hand to make recommendations (don't skip the grits or his special "Joe's Juice"). Portions are very generous, so be prepared to be fed! Waffles and pancakes are delicious and the breakfast sandwich and burritos are massive! We truly were impressed and can't wait to visit again. read more

The customer service was top notch. The food came out quickly and every employee that walked by checked to see if we needed anything and if the food was good. read more

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Great food and service! Amazing almost like home cooked breakfast. Great friendly service. read more

Joes Cafe - Joe's omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah

We were greeted and seated promptly. They even placed the high chair for us and gave our toddler a car to play with while we ordered. The vibes were great and everyone was super friendly. My little one was even given a small pancake with a fruit smiley face to eat while we waited for our food. Definitely kid and family friendly. As for the food it came out fairly quick and was nice and hot and good size portions. One of the better breakfast places I've been to and would go back. read more

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The visit to Joe's is an adventure that everyone should experience once in their lives. The owner (I think his name is Joe but not sure) is the most charasmatic restaurant owner I have ever met. He makes everyone feel like they are family. Even though the food is good the atmosphere is 5 stars. My only desire: I wish they stayed open past 2pm. I would love to have dinner there. read more

Joe is hilarious and as the owner he likes to also come out and converse with his patrons. This place is kind of hard to spot at 1st but the locals definitely know it's there by the way it's always busy in there! Do not be alarmed when you go in and it's packed-- no free tables -- they will take your phone number and they will call you in just a few mins to get you seated!I believe the longest wait we had was only about 20 mins -- and that was probably because we had a party of 4 instead of just my wife and I. Do yourself a favor and order the pancakes. You get a plate of mini ones -- not the traditional size. Kids love it. My wife likes their omelettes and hash browns best. They serve lunch too but it seems like everyone comes for the breakfast-- even when we come in at about noon-- we know we want to order bfast! read more

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Went for breakfast with the grandkids, they totally enjoy the food and Joe. The cars are a hit.

Excellent customer service! Great vibe! Very good food. Amazing atmosphere. Delicious food! read more

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Feels like college. In the best possible way. Food was amazing, grits are sweet and more-ish. Will come again! read more

This is the type of small town American diner you love to see. It's small and busy, but they move people quickly through on a Saturday afternoon. The walls are covered floor to ceiling with photos of the customers with the owner. And sure enough, my first time in, the owner comes over and chats us up for a minute, super friendly and fun. So the service and vibes are as good as it gets. I got a breakfast burrito and grits (kinda funny combo). The breakfast burrito was solid, but the grits were worth going back for. Sweeter than I'm used to, but it's Utah, I'm okay with that. And oh so creamy. I'd love to come back here not only for the food but because we really need more places like this. read more

Joe's is a small place with outdoor seating but it was still a little chilly when we arrived. The menu is standard diner items and it was very tasty. I had a great omelet and my husband loved the sausage gravy. The cook came past after we had nearly finished the massive potions of food and asked if we had tried the grits. He insisted we taste them, then brought us a sample. It is fantastic to see people with pride in their work! All of the staff was welcoming and fun to be around, especially Joe. read more

We received a warm welcome from Joe upon entering the Cafe. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food was prompt and delicious.

Joe is amazing!! You do not leave without becoming his best friend! He is hilarious and the food is amazing!! The grits are a MUST!! And he stirs them with his pinkie so they are already sweet read more

This morning started with me wanting to try a new place for breakfast. I found this amazing little place - Joe's Cafe in Orem. Came with a big group, so I got to try a lot of things. My favorite breakfast item is an omelette, so I'll start with that. Omelette: 10/10 - good egg omelette with amazing amount of ingredients in it Belgian Waffle with Fruit: 9/10 - I think it's real whipped cream and it was fantastic Grits: 10/10 - I don't normally like grits, o could have eaten the whole bowl Hash browns: 8/10 - very good and complimentary to the omelette. If I could choose again, I'd get the grits with the omelette Potato Salad: 7/10 - it was a great potato salad and I would order it again. The Slap Your Mama version was a little salty for me. But the cafe was awesome. I'm a sucker for a good breakfast stop. It's not a posh location, but all the workers were so sweet and took great care of us. I really enjoyed sitting outside. I'll definitely be back!! My verdict - Try this place! read more

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The service was great and the food adequate. Nothing really to write home about, but tasty

We always love our visits to joes! The food is good, especially the grits! A big part of the whole experience is Joe's outgoing friendliness! read more

Normally in cooking shows, the contestants will talk a lot about their passion coming through in their food. The judges talk about being able to taste a degree of love in the food. And I feel like, with very few exceptions, I don't know at all what they're talking about. Joe's is one of those exceptions. I can't put my finger on it and I don't know if or how the science works, but this is one of those very, very special places with noticeable heart and soul that go into your meal. It's a place where you want to be a regular. So glad to see them thriving! read more

Everyone here is super friendly! The dishes are usually quite big, and the food is served at a decent time. The only downside is getting a table. It's so popular that you usually have to wait outside. I'd say Joe's cafe isn't great for big groups, as the space is quite limited. It's also quite loud. However, when Joe's around, it's always fun and you feel like you've known each other for a long time, even when you've just met! read more

We came here on a Saturday morning for brunch and we enjoyed ourselves. Joe even came up to our table and thanked us for eating at his store. We ordered two hot chocolates, a coffee, a breakfast plate with sausage, a waffle place with sausage, and a breakfast sandwich. We thought the hot chocolate was too sweet but it was rich and very chocolaty. The waffle was super buttery (almost too buttery) and so it was not necessary to add extra butter on top. My partner told me the sausages could have been better because it seemed like pre-made. The breakfast sandwich was huge and it could have been split between two meals/people. It was difficult because I didn't know what came on it. I asked if it was eggs, cheese and bacon, and the waiter said yes. But then when I got the sandwich, there was also sausage in it. And I wouldn't have gotten it or would have asked for no sausage if I knew that. So they could be more clear about that. The service was super quick. We sat down, ordered, and within 5 minutes we received our food. 3-4 staff came to check in on us as we ate our food. They definitely have gotten the logistics of serving breakfast to many customers down pat. read more

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Tiny breakfast/lunch whole in the wall type place that you know the locals all flock to because it seems to always be busy when we go! But they get the food out to you super quick and they turn over tables fast! I observed someone with a party of 6 and she told them that it should be about 10 mins and sure enough they managed to move a couple tables around and had them seated in no time. We have gone here multiple times thru the years. We like to look at the walls filled with pictures of the owner (Joe) and his customers thru the years. It's a family business so when you come you will probably see him, his wife or one of both of their daughters. His wife and daughters are so lovely. Joe is so funny! He tries to make it a point to come out to each table and say Hi, ask how we are liking our meal, etc. We always get the pancakes. The menu says short or large stack but it's a plate of mini pancakes drenched in butter with crisp edges! They are a favorite. Personally I love and always order the omelettes. Highly recommend this place-- especially if you love Breakfast! They also serve lunch items but in all the times I've been there-- I have never noticed anyone order lunch! Heads up--They are only open until about 2pm and closed Sundays. read more

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I was a bit disappointed on my second visit. What makes this Cafe charming is Joe himself. He's right in the center of things getting people seated, taking orders, cooking, and turning tables. The service is spot on but the quality just wasn't there this time. My veggie omelette was on the small side and came with American cheese even though I asked for cheddar plus it was a bit oily. In addition, the hash browns didn't have any flavor. I did appreciate that even though the place was packed we were seated right away on a Saturday morning and there was ample parking in the back. read more

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The food was plentiful and well prepared. Service was good. The environment is a bit cramped but comfortable. The place was clean, older but relatively well maintained. I will return. read more

Food was great! Saw it on TikTok and took the family to check it out! We will definitely come back again. Maybe next time we can get a pic with Joe! read more

My absolute favorite place to eat ! It's small but the service is quick, and the staff are so amazing. Every time my family or friends visit from California I recommend this place cause it reminds me of our favorite hometown cafe! read more

My parents take our kids to Joes and the park for "Adventure Fridays". My kids look forward to interacting with Joe (a legend in our house) and of course the big stack of pancakes. Food is quick and tasty! It's rare to see an owner this invested and engaging, you're awesome Joe! read more

Joes Cafe - The man, Joe! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orem, Utah