Very busy all the time, has chocolate gravy, and it's where there locals eat. I'm all for their breakfast!

Down home good food. Lots of deserts to choice from. Not fancy just good food at a good price read more

Great breakfast, we eat here every time we are in Mountain View. Great atmosphere and great food and service.

Now this place is GREAT! I love liver and onions. They have great liver and onions. I would really like to try something else on the menu but it is 32 miles from my driveway to this cafe and I just don't want to miss my liver and onion. Every time I go there you can tell that the local's really like this place, too. The price's are creeping up, but that is not their fault. It is a sign of the times. P J's Cafe will still get my business every time I get to Mountain View. Thank you for making me so happy with your business. read more

Great little local dive in downtown Mountain View. The Reuben sandwich was very good, though the fries seemed like your garden-variety coated fries. There weren't many gluten-free options for my wife, she ended up getting a bun less burger. However, they did hand-cut fries fresh for her so she could enjoy some fries, which were very tasty. Our waitress was very attentive, and the restaurant itself was clean and well-kept. I would like to see some gluten-free bread/bun option, but understand not everywhere has a demand for provision of GF items. And while the cash or check only policy is only a minor inconvenience, it would be nice to be able to use a card. Otherwise, this place is great and definitely recommend for a low-priced quality meal. read more

We absolutely love down home country cooking and nobody does it better than the Rainbow. If you're looking for diet food it's probably not for you, but if you like sweet tea and country gravy this is your kind of place. read more

Heck yeah! I'd go back. It was standing room only at 12:30 on Sunday afternoon. A man in the corner gave me the nod signaling that he and the wife were leaving and to get the table. We traded places, him at the register and me and my wife at his table. He joked that he left us some coffee, a little hometown Arkansas humor. It's an old building, old furniture, a few flies hanging around. Crowded and noisy, filled with locals and tourists. I knew we were in business when an elderly gentleman with full beard and overalls bused our table. See picture I posted of him.. Wasn't long and we had coffee and our orders in. Not exactly Sunday Brunch in Connecticut. No Mimosa's or Croissants. We did have fast, skillfully prepared breakfasts that will keep going way past lunch! All in all a great place to eat. Small mountain town hospitality at a great price. Don't expect to pay by credit card!!! They accept checks and cash only... read more

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This place was right across the street from where we were staying and was an easy choice for breakfast. They have a made to order omelette where you select on your sheet what ingredients you want. we wanted to eat back at our place so I got to go orders. I was able to walk in, order, and then go back across the street to wait as there is no waiting area without sitting at an actual table. We got a couple of the breakfasts, keeping it simple. The eggs were nice and fluffy and the bacon was on point. However, what brings this review down was the sausage patties. They were pretty over cooked and tasted like something out of the frozen section at the grocery store. Avoid the sausage and you'll be in good shape. Oh ya, and as others mentioned, they do not accept credit cards and are closed on Mondays. read more

Last week I ordered the chicken fried steak with white gravy, served with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, with green beans to balance the plate!. I brought it back to the cabin and enjoyed 2 great meals from it. It was perfect when I added black pepper! Everything they cook tastes just like it's supposed too! read more

It needs some TLC like updating booths floors, tables and chairs, just general refreshing. I love the atmosphere, style and small community feel. The food is alright alright, it's comfort food. I eat the same thing pretty much every time; chicken strips fries and cottage cheese. Very simple and I'm happy with it, but there's been times when I'm with someone else and sometimes their portions are good healthy portions and sometimes an entree will look more like a small appetizer. Sometimes things aren't seasoned well, or not what you thought you were getting. Most always the service is great. Most everyone one friendly, helpful and accommodating. It's really a lovely place, comfortable and welcoming. Just needs TLC, some consistency with the food. But don't touch the ladies "elvis ' restroom lol read more

Can't beat this place for family style comfort food. We tried the open face beef sandwich, Reuben sandwich, and strawberry waffle. All were excellent!! read more

P J's Rainbow Cafe II - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, Arkansas

I have eaten here twice in three days. The first time, I had breakfast, a western omelette, potatoes, green peppers and onions. The omelette was dry, no fluff at all. While I can't say for certain that it is so, the potatoes had all the earmarks of having been cooked the day before and warmed up. I actually could not eat it. I had breakfast today, two day later, I had two eggs over medium, they were perfect, and fried grated potatoes. These seemed like frozen grated potatoes, heated just enough to put a brown on one side. The had soaked up an amazing amount of grease, and were tasteless. I also had biscuit and sausage gravy, the biscuit was pretty good, the gravy was thin and only had a symbolic amount of sausage. There was only enough gravy for half of the biscuit. The people were nice, and I wish them all the best, but they need to improve the food. read more

This place had a very "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" feel to it. Definitely a locally owned type place where the locals eat. We stopped for lunch: my friend had the chicken fried steak plate and I had the meatloaf lunch special. Neither one disappointed. Bonus: mashed potatoes were REAL. I would love to have been there for breakfast because their menu looks amazing. Definitely would stop here again and would recommend to anyone. They had a slight fly problem it seemed, but it wasn't a huge deal..oh, and what could easily be the largest collection of cookie jars in Arkansas. read more

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We had an excellent experience at PJ's. The ambience was just what we'd hoped for in a café. It looks like a place that hadn't changed much in 50 years. My husband chose the patty melt, and I had the chicken fried steak. Both were yummy! And we finished off the meal with slices of coconut cream and chocolate cream pie. The lady who makes the pies insisted that she warm them up for us - and that made them even better! Great food and attentive service. Would highly recommend and hope to return at some point. read more

The soup had no flavor and I told the waitress. She told the owner. He told me not to eat it, then he sent my waitress out to pick up my bowl. I got charged anyway. The next time I went in to eat, the owner came to my table and asked me to leave and said that I am not welcome there anymore. read more

Very yummy breakfast! I highly recommend this restaurant! The staff is very nice and the food comes out quick!

We piled in here with a ton of kids early this evening. Everybody was just awesome and the service was 100%. We got everything they would bring us, burgers that were perfectly on point for the kids, and we had some of the best chicken fried steak I can remember, and we put it with fried grits (!) and over-medium eggs for a well earned breakfast-for-dinner after a trip to the caves. Huge sundaes that looked like they were from the 1950s. Pie with meringue 5" high. Good, good, good hot coffee. I would be a regular in this place daily if I were local. Oh, the coconut pie. Hoo boy, it was magnificent. And the chocolate. I mean, I revisited my childhood. Epiphany-level diner kinda food, here. And the people, just super friendly and kind, the way we remembered from college (went to school south of here). Fine dining it's not... but it's super great. Try it out. read more

Good country food, but the place is real dirty, has lots of flies and needs redecorating, for sure. They are consistently putting out good breakfasts and lunch and their hours are great! read more

What a great find. I haven't eaten here in years. It was good back then, good, local home cooking. Friendly, popular local hangout. Never had fried grits before, so had to try them. Quite good. Everything is good here & refreshing to know some places only get better. And if you've never tried the local food, chocolate gravy, they have that on the menu, too. read more

P J's Rainbow Cafe II - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, Arkansas

**THIS PLACE DOES NOT ACCEPT CARDS. CASH OR CHECK ONLY** First time eating here after coming to Mountain View every few weeks for the past 10 years. Decided we would come here after passing it so many times. First impressions: the place is fairly cramped with two large tables in the back, booths for 4 lining both sides of the walls, and smaller tables in the front. You simply pick a place you want to sit and sit there, you are not guided to a seat. We waited about 10 minutes before we were served, with the people that came in after us being served before us. Our waitress seemed friendly, but talked with us very little. She was more friendly with the large group beside us. I ordered water because they don't carry Coca-Cola products (they carry Pepsi), but the water was distasteful. I had coffee instead, and enjoyed it much more. I ordered the BBQ pulled chicken sandwich with Monterrey jack cheese. My mom had the beef stew, and my dad ordered the "bigger and better" burger. My mom's food arrived without cornbread and no spoon. She described it as "alright" and "Not like [her] mom's." The sandwich my dad ordered he said was good, although despite saying mustard and pickle only, it came with onions. My BBQ pulled chicken sandwich came with a warm bun, but the chicken and such were cold, which was not how it was supposed to be served. I had the waitress take it back and warm it up. Despite being listed as a "Special," the flavor of the sandwich was actually very bland and not what I would consider special. BBQ sauce helped it none, and chunks of chicken were rather large for "pulled." My family and I will not be back. read more

Home cooking. Absolutely love! We eat breakfast there every morning. Busy place but great service. I love their chicken fried chicken with white gravy & liver & onions. read more

We ate a delicious breakfast at PJ's Rainbow Cafe, upon the recommendation of a local resident. Everything was wonderful, and the entire wait staff was friendly, attentive, and speedy. The place was a little outdated (ripped seats, etc) and they only accept cash or check, but overall a great experience! read more

We are here for lunch while visiting the area. The people were friendly enough and the service was good. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger, chili cheese fries and the cheese sticks, at first. The burger was good, we will most likely choose other sides next time. However, we will be back. While dining, they brought another customer a piece of mixed berry pie. Omg. If for no other reason than to have a photo of, we had to have one (forgot to take the photo so you will have to see for yourself). This was hand down the prettiest piece of pie and the best tasting piece of pie I have ever eaten!!! 3 stars on the food, 5 stars on the pie!!! read more

This place is amazing. I had the chicken fried steak. Amazing. Tip: their garlic bread is awesome too. My dad has the cheesecake and said that it is the best he ever had. read more

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Great food, very nice staff, quaint restaurant. Swarmed with house flies. Dozens dead on our window sill. Very troublesome and unsanitary! read more

Waffle cut sweet potato fries 10 oz steak chicken strip friendly average cost very busy most of the time come early ............ read more

P J's Rainbow Cafe II - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, Arkansas

This place offers down home country cooking of the south. If you are in Mountain View, AR go and have a meal with them. You won't regret it. read more

A local favorite!! This cafe is small in nature but big on food. You have to eat here! Breakfast served all day except for pancakes and French toast. Friendly staff and great cooking. What more could you ask for. Cash or checks only!! No credit card or debit cards. read more

P J's Rainbow Cafe II - Chicken fried steak and sides - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, Arkansas

If you like Elvis, go to Rainbow Diner. Elvis memorabilia lines the walls and ceilings. The food is good. The pies look amazing. The meringue is mile high. We enjoyed breakfast. Omelettes, grits and biscuits or toast. read more

P J's Rainbow Cafe II - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, Arkansas

The chicken fried steak is to die for, and everyone is so kind and welcoming! Tasted just like a dinner at my mom's place, but even better.

Be forewarned that they do not accept credit cards. Cash and checks work here. I am not sure about out of town checks however. Food is good, nice portions, home style cooking and reasonabe prices. We were here for dinner. I would come back. read more

The food was awesome large portions Elvis decor inside very nice definitely a good pit stop

This place is a hidden gem. Good like my grandma made. Some of the best breakfast I have ever had at a restaurant. They make chocolate gravy like I had growing up. The pies are awesome. Great service and friendly people. They are a cash only business though. read more

Excellent diner! Cash only!!! Elvis themed bathroom. Great service. Pie that's out of this world! We had breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches. So good!! read more

Wonderful place for a good country breakfast. Large real country ham, eggs done the way they are ordered, big fluffy biscuit. Tasty coffee, kept filled. Quick service. Definitely the place for breakfast in Mountain View! read more

My Dad and I stopped here for breakfast on the June 10th. We have eaten here before and have been "pleased" I had an omelet, hash browns, biscuit and gravy with Coffee. My Dad had something similar. Our food was good, not bad but not OMG either. They were very busy that morning and were surprised at how many people were in town that weekend. We will be back the next time we are in town, read more

Great breakfast and the place was packed. A little slow to get initial drink orders but understandable as nearly every table was full and a line was forming of people.waiting for a seat. Beautiful omelet, loved the Cowboy Breakfast with added green peppers and jalapeños, and the biscuits were a true work of art. read more

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Sat me at a table and took my drink order but never came back with the drinks or even menus. Would not recommend going here. They were not a good restaurant. read more

We ate here 4 times during our 5 day trip to mountain view. Once for dinner, once for lunch and twice for breakfast. I had the open faced hot roast beef 2 of those times. It's so rare to find a hot roast beef sandwich anymore, especially a good one. I just couldn't pass up having it twice. The beef was so tender, gravy was good too and the mashed potatoes were real and a little lumpy, just the way I like them. Breakfast was amazing. The "rainbow minnie" was excellent. Diced country ham scrambled up with eggs. Had home fries on the side, which were real sliced up fried potatoes. Delish. My boyfriend had the country fried steak the first time and loved it. Had a mushroom burger the next time which he said was alright but not nearly as amazing as the country fried steak. This place is what a country diner should be. Old fashioned home cookin at it's finest. Staff was very friendly also. Highly recommend! read more

Not sure what all the fuss was about. We had a rather long wait for a very average burger. The restaurant was extremely busy, so the service wasn't great. The prices were good. Not a fan of the cash only policy either. To me, this is a sign of a business that doesn't want to pay its fair share of taxes. read more