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    Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge

    3.8 (838 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Ben J.

    Mediocre diner serving no frills food. I had the vegetarian omelete with cheese which came with hash browns and toast. Everything was greasy and heavy. The coffee was also somewhat weak. The redeeming factors were the excellent cinnamon roll and the attentive service. If you're going to go here, get the cinnamon roll. Otherwise, don't go out of your way.

    Leonard Jack ..

    Your "truck stop" diner ambiance, with the classic diner menu. The establishment isn't a bad place to get a meal, but nothing left me setting up another visit. The food was prepared exactly how we ordered it, and came out pretty quickly... an that was the last we saw of the waiter for the majority of the meal. Again, I will mention what we ordered was prepared as requested and was good

    Cinnamon Roll
    Jacques I.

    Lil' Jon's Restaurant and Lounge is one of those places in Bellevue that's stuck around long before the high-rise towers and Californians came to play and settle here, which immediately makes this a win. There's something to be said about those classic businesses still intact in an ever-growing Bellevue, including Lil' Jon's. I can't believe it took me so long to make my way here, but actually, I can believe it since I hardly ever go out for breakfast, which this place primarily is known for - classic breakfast entrees. Sure, they have a lunch menu of sandwiches, soups and salads, but breakfast is what you come here for. My friends and I went to Lil' Jon's for breakfast on a Sunday morning and yes, the place was packed, especially since it was a few days after Christmas, so everyone was in town. For the four of us, we waited for about half an hour, which we didn't mind. They do have seats/a waiting area by the entrance. I ordered the biscuits and gravy dish and we all shared the cinnamon roll. We heard the cinnamon rolls are a must-try, and quite honestly, I think you can skip out on this. We were told when we ordered one around the late morning that we were taking one of the last ones as they sell out of these babies, so maybe that's why the cinnamon roll wasn't all that tasty as it wasn't warm and soft. It tasted like it was sitting out for awhile, and was not easy to cut through which is surprising since it's dough. But yeah, skip the cinnamon roll. If you have to try it for yourself, note that it's massive, so is easy to share. However, my biscuits and gravy were solid. I love country gravy, which there was a good amount of, especially on top of the soft-baked biscuits. I would've preferred the sausage in the gravy to have been ground pork sausage, which is normally how this is made, but the cut-up sausage links were fine. I like that you can also get eggs however you prefer, so poached for the win! Anyway, Lil' Jon's is a staple in Bellevue that all Bellevue residents should try at least once. Come here for the unlimited amounts of drip coffee, biscuits and gravy and the friendly staff. We had fun.

    Where the magic happens. Kitchen is super clean
    Amy D.

    Came for breakfast today and I don't think that I have ever raved about the quality of soda at Lil Jon's , just the right amount of carbonation to syrup ratio and they soda is never flat! It was busy today but as usual the service was amazing and the food was exceptional!

    Chicken Fried Steak, Eggs Benedict
    Sean H.

    My new favorite brunch spot, and it's only a few minutes from me! Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and got greeted and seated right away. The overall ambiance was very pleasant and old school, yet very cozy. Service was excellent. Our server whose name I forgot was very friendly and warm. Checked up on us regularly and made sure we had our refills. We ordered the chicken fried steak and the eggs Benedict. The eggs Benedict was pretty solid but the chicken fried steak was probably one of the best I've ever had. Definitely coming back.

    Vegetable omelet
    Smrithi S.

    We were nearby and decided to have brunch here last weekend. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly. We ordered Vegetable Omelet, Eggs Benedict, 1/2 French Toast, side of Bacon, Coffee, and Hot Chocolate. We loved all the items we ordered, the ingredients were fresh, and everything well made and delicious. This is great breakfast served all day, we'll be back soon.

    Breakfast 2*
    Diana C.

    The food was decent. I wish there was a little more variety or options for breakfast. I also wish there were more vegetarian or vegan options. The server was perfunctory. It's a classic diner with retro decor and it's pretty busy and noisy. It's got a fast turnover rate for tables which is great if you're in a hurry.

    Jason L.

    Great spot for some comfort American foods. Love their vibe, give me one of those back to the 60-80 diner environment! They do have a bar connected to it as well. Large variety of selection on their menu. Breakfast serves all day as well. Most of their entrees comes with a soup or salad, and a side of fries, mash, or baked potato after 5pm. I got their fried clam strip, gumbo soup, and a side of mash potato. It was good. Especially the soup. Expect the fried clam were in the boarder line of burnt. Haha, good service and price for what you get!

    Food: 10/10, probably the best chicken fried steak I've had. Service: 0/10, lady in my section did not check in on me when I needed a water refill. She walked around literally every table but mine. POS: 0/10, I understand that the cashier does their job, but why charge me twice for my breakfast when I showed proof of purchase via my banking app. I dined in 11/1, 6:30-8:00 am.

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    Love love lil Jon's everything is amazing and cheap - they have a good bar also. Overall it's just good

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    My favorite diner by far! Food is great, wicked fast and service is top notch. Best diner for sure

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    Always a great place when you just need a great diner menu! Great food, very fast service and wonderful people who look after you.

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    Love the Cinnamon Rolls! Nostalgic setting, this place has been around for a long time...an old school diner!

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    I cannot say enough good things about this place. The experience started the moment we walked in…read more We were greeted by a staff member who asked if we had a reservation. We did, but we were early -- and he immediately told us it wasn't a problem. He cracked a few jokes, which instantly made us feel welcome and happy to be there. He was incredibly friendly, funny, and set the tone for a fantastic evening. We were shown to our seats but noticed the bar was open, so we chose to sit there instead. From the moment we sat down, we were greeted by one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He asked about our evening, whether we were celebrating anything special, and genuinely made us feel valued. His service and cocktails were top-notch. He took the time to understand what we liked, offered thoughtful recommendations, and every drink was excellent. On top of that, two different servers stopped by to check on us and let us know they were available if we needed anything while the bartender was busy. That level of teamwork and attentiveness really stood out. What started as a quick nightcap turned into a much longer stay because of how welcoming and enjoyable the atmosphere was. The staff truly made the experience. Highly recommend -- and I'm very much looking forward to coming back.

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