What happened to one of our favorite breakfast spots? Until the service improves, I can't recommend this restaurant anymore. After seating ourselves for breakfast, we were ignored by our server for approximately 10 minutes until I finally had to retrieve our menus from the front register. Our server did not approach us until approximately 20 minutes after we seated ourselves. No mention of our having to retrieve our own menus. Server made a puzzling comment that she thought that we were waiting for more people, which made no sense because she hadn't approached or communicated to us since we arrived. We tried to order a fried egg and the server didn't know how to take the order. This had never been a problem before. For the next 37 minutes, our server did not communicate to us, provide an update on the status of our order, or check in on us. Attempts to make eye contact were ignored. I thought that our plates would be expedited due to the long delay in taking our orders, but just the opposite occurred. After an agonizing 57 minutes after being seated, we were finally served our food. Toast was forgotten on one of our orders, and despite an attempt to explain what a fried egg was, the eggs were not prepared correctly. The food itself was good, as usual. While waiting to leave, another server brought another customers' credit card, placed it on our table, and walked away. I called her back and it was taken care of, but I was alarmed that I had access to someone else's credit card number and security code. For a moment, I felt like I was in a different restaurant and that this was all a bad dream. We appreciated that another sever helped clear our table to help get us out the door faster; however, we were flabbergasted that, our credit card and ticket were never picked up. I eventually had to take our ticket to the register and request to pay so that we could finally leave. I was surprised to be asked how everything was. I explained the specifics of our negative experience. Frankly, I thought that much more concern would be shown. There were many opportunities to communicate and to make things right, but we left feeling dismissed. I understand that things happen, but our last experience was so outrageous that, although I still recommend the food, it will be a long time before I give Josey's another chance. read more

First time back since covid and it was as good as I remembered. Will be making it part of my regular stops.

It's been 2 days since we had Josey's biscuits and gravy and we are still thinking about them! I went in on a Friday morning and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there weren't very many customers. Carol; my waitress, immediately struck me as someone who could handle the place whether there were two customers or 200 customers. The service was phenomenal and the food was out of this world. read more

Had the country fried steak and it was probably the best ones I've had. Service was on the slower side, but totally worth the wait. The portions were very sizable! The pancakes were delicious as well! Highly recommended if you are hungry for good food. read more

It was worth the drive across town. I wanted a good 4.5-5 star breakfast via help and it was all the reviews said. The food and portions were excellent. There was only one server which led to a stressed out woman who was doing her best and she warmed up very nicely after we assured her we weren't in a hurry. I'd give it a 4.5 of seating arrangements as this place is not for large groups over 6. We will back. read more

I love this place. It's by my work. It's just a little dive but the food and service it's amazing. I get lunch there and love their salads. Though a little spendy to eat daily. I wish I did have the money to. Today I called an order in but realized they were about 5 minutes away from closing. I was desperate for good food. They made my order happily and had it ready real quick along with being So nice too me even though I'm was late. Super cool. I'll be sure to call earlier but I appreciated the kindness and hospitality. I'm officially a loyal fan. read more

I live right across the street from Josey's so my mom an I go there frequently, great place with friendly fast service and good food!

The service was good. The food not as much. I had an omelet. The potatoes tasted sweet which was strange. We also ordered the Irish burger and upgraded to onion rings. The burger was salty and mostly dry with little other flavor. The onion rings were not the fresh battered. Disappointing. read more

It's a diner, so don't expect fancy decorations and ambiance! What you'll get is great food; especially breakfast food -- chicken fried steak dominates the platter; biscuits and gravy are great comfort food. The vast majority of their food is from scratch and it is just fantastic! read more

A quick breakfast in an older diner setting? This might be just the place for you. Nothing fancy or over the top menu wise. Good coffee, friendly and off the main path. read more

My dad and I had breakfast here. He is a huge fan of the old Ritz Diner on Lancaster Drive and learned they moved to this location. Lots more seating was the first thing I noticed. The food was incredibly good and their famous gravy is beyond great! What made our visit even better were the two employees we met. Anna sat us & was so sweet and attentive. Then came Franky to take our order. He's a force of nature! Loved his personality! My dad tends to like to tell stories, and it was apparent Franky was quite busy, yet he took the time to listen to my dad's story with interest and care. I really appreciated this. Franky later spoke about how many return customers become like family and he knows what they like off the menu. Even though I live an hour away, this will definitely be our go-to place when there. Thank you! read more

I've never written a review of a restaurant review before but after going to this place, I just feel like I have to. Best breakfast place I've ever gone to! As soon as I walked through the doors, friendly women told me to sit wherever. The whole place is filled with waitresses who are not stop smiling. The waitress who helped me (Leslie maybe?) made me the best coffee/hot chocolate cup I've ever had. She was willing to order me a meal I made up, like it was no problem. We were asked many times throughout our meal if we needed anything, if the food was good (which it was!!), or if I wanted more coffee. Not just from our waitress, but from the other wonderful women there as well. Leaving this place, both my stomach and my heart feels full. Thanks for the great start to my morning! read more

Way overpriced! ! Spent $38.50 for two adults and 2 young kids for breakfast, and it was not very good... Chicken fried steak was Super thin and cooked on a flat top rather than deep fried, they put it on top of my hash brows which made then super soggy very quick... pancakes were decent. French Toast was horible, very little flavor. I definitely will Not be coming back. .. only positive was the waitress was good. read more

Josey's Restaurant - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Proper diner food, fantastic chicken fried steak, everything authentic and reasonably priced. This ain't haute cuisine, but they know what they're doing and do it well. Service is always absolutely first-rate, some of the best I've seen. If I had one complaint it would be the relatively short hours, since I seem to find myself rolling up around 2PM when they'[re getting ready to close more often than I'd like. Not bad when my biggest gripe is that I can't eat there more often. read more

Went here with a group of four on a Sunday. The place was full but we got a table right away. It's a small restaurant so large crowed would have to be seated separately. The food came quick. It's diner food good. We had the 8oz bone in ham breakfast with extra side pancake. It was big enough for two people to share with left over pancake! Our guests had 8oz bone in ham breakfast with extra side of biscuits and gravy. It was all tasty! read more

This place has excellent biscuits and gravy! Always friendly service. In my opinion it is a little more expensive for a breakfast place. However, I have no problem paying a little more for good food and service. I can't believe I had forgot about this place for years. Definitely recommended little breakfast spot to check out read more

I absolutely love this place! It's small, cozy & it has a great family vibe. Their food speaks for itself ! Delicious and it never disappoints. From breakfast to Lunch their food is finger licking good. Highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing place always busy but the waitress is extremely attentive we have eaten here several times always great food and service. If your looking for good home style food in large portions for reasonable prices look no further. read more

I went here a couple days ago with a roommate -- he had never been here, and years ago I had gone here and was blown away by their biscuits and gravy. We arrived around 11:30a, and was greeted with a "Good morning, guys!" from the friendly waitress. We took a seat and both ordered a "large" orange juice, which ended up being in a 12 (maybe 14) ounce glass (for $3.15). We both decided to order the Hobo Omelette, being as we were in the mood for something a little lighter than biscuits and gravy. It came out in a reasonable amount of time, but compared to other omelettes I had eaten (and made at home) over the last few weeks, I was a little disappointed. Certainly, the portions were very large, but the eggs seemed rubbery and they used slices of cheese to top it instead of shredded. Not ideal -- I know that if I wanted "no cheese" on my omelette, it all came off as one piece. My roommate shared a similar opinion, only he gave some praise to the hashbrowns that came with it. I ordered a water before leaving, and instead of selecting from the pitchers that were filled and available to pour from, the waitress filled one up from a multi-purpose sink, and then from that, into my glass. Certainly this isn't an uncommon practice, but to do it right in front of me was a little unsettling. My brother-in-law rages about this place, only this last time had me feeling disappointed. The service (both wait staff and hard-working cooks) was good, the building seemed clean, and the portions were good. But, all in all, the food was OK -- but not, in any way, fantastic. Little changes here and there could make lesser popular things off the menu really shine. It'll be a while until I go back, indefinitely. read more

I like Josey's. They have good food and several specialties. I am always amazed by how Carol can keep everybody happy.

They have the best biscuits and gravy I've had in the northwest.

Always yummy food and great service! This is our go to weekend breakfast spot in Salem! There has never been a wait and we are served very quickly! Coffee is delicious and the food never disappoints! Wide variety of choices from omelettes to French toast and even chicken fried steak If it's your first time I recommend the full order of biscuits and gravy, just make sure you're splitting it with someone special though because it's massive! read more

We always get great food at Josey's. Their shakes are the best I've ever had, yum yum. They also have a good score from the health department. read more

Josey's used to get five stars all day every day. The food is still ok, but definitely different. And clearly their waitstaff has issues. There used to only be one server. That sweet lady. She HUSTLED! Now she's been gone a few months (no idea why) and has been replaced with two, terrible servers. The last gal moved faster and took care of her customers faster than these two broads combined. Not to mention, Leslie...a new server forgets orders. Serves coffee disgustingly. I asked for creamer, she brought it will the bowl on top of my coffee. The nasty creamer bowl that probably never gets washed. Sad that one of our favorite places to visit has gone downhill so much so fast read more

My favorite place to go with the family. The food is always great and customer service is fantastic

I didn't want to post anything because I don't want everyone around to fill the place up.. But I can't keep this all to myself. This place is incredible I highly recommend the big plate with scrambled eggs and cheese on top YUMMY!!! read more

Hands down the best chicken fried steak in town with the best gravy I've ever had!

Great for breakfast. It's an old fashion restaurant and has great service. The portions are huge and the food is great. Not only can you walk in, but they also have call- in orders. read more

This is our go-to breakfast spot when we are on this side of town. No matter who is working, they manage to remember our previous order (I guess we are predictable ;) ) The food is always wonderful and the staff, from cooks to servers, always seem to be having a good time with their job and the customers. read more

I came in to dine alone today. The server'Melissa' was friendly and inviting. My breakfast 'HOBO OMELETTE' was fantastic. I had planned to take a picture but I ate it all up. The owner was at the grill and had the kitchen under control. I can not believe I worked in Keizer for 10 months and did not know about JOSEYS. I can't wait to bring my husband for the biscuits and gravy! The location and parking alone is a draw for sure. So take the bus and stop off at 9,19 or walk, run drive or bike on down. You will find a delightful meal and fast kind service at a good price. Thank you Yelp for having this place on your list! Fauna from Dayton read more

5minutes off I-5, but easily found. We came because of the name as well as the reviews. Missing our pup Josey! Service is great. Pancakes and sausage delicious. Eggs and hash browns done perfectly I even got to add my own salt. Yes, a bit dated on decor, but we came for food and servi read more

What?!! Wish I found this on my first day in Salem. Great service and great food. Customers were being called by first name so I'm guessing they come back a lot. Thank you I will be back! read more

Best biscuits and gravy I've had!! The entire staff is super friendly here. Limited seating but worth the wait!

A wonderful small breakfast cafe. Excellent biscuit and gravy. The chicken fried steak looked amazing. Ill be having that next time.

Best chicken fried steak ever!!! I get mine eggs over easy because it melds into the hash browns ever so nicely

A family favorite! Great food, service and value!! Hubby always goes for the chicken fried steak!

This place is great! Now its not the Ritz Carlton but the service and down home cooking make it a go to spot for breakfast. No matter how swamped they are you always recieve great service and the food comea just the way you like it. The homemade corned beef hash....oh my! read more

I went there after hearing good things from friends and passed by it everyday for almost 10 years without stopping in. My husband had the biscuits and gravy. Fresh and generous portion but said he HAS had better gravy although it wasnt bad. I personally had the vegetarian omelette and it was the best veggie omelette I've ever had! Cooked perfectly, ingredients were all fresh and nice presentation too. Would go back just for that! read more

Ok gave em another try last week had chicken fried steak yummy!!! Fork tender hashbrowns hot n crispy eggs perfect service outstanding. Went back next day had same thing again. Support my neighbor hood my go to place for breakfast from now on . Excellent food and service read more

Walking in, i already love the look of the place. Bar seating and two person booths up front, lager in the back. Didn't take long to get a menu and drinks. Ordered and got our food within minutes. The portions were huge and the food was obviously homemade and delicious. Very reasonable prices for what you get. Will definitely be going back read more