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    TJ Cafe

    4.3 (238 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast burrito no cheese
    Doug C.

    Homestyle cooking from chinese owners. Healthier, not overly salty and less emphasis on cheese to match Asian palate. Potato, avocado, spinach, mishroom, egg, onion, bell pepper, tomato. Very good and healthy. Fresh. Low carb load from tortilla. No rice filler in burrito No mandatory tip with cashier hovering you as you swipe your card. Going to try to make their burritos at home and freeze. High crime area, lots of homeless who hang out in the general area. Sleep on the beach. Most hang out at the safeway down the street. Safer to work here. Xfinity wifi and owner behind counter to shoo away the bad people. They can't leave drinks in a commercial self service refrigerator because of theft.

    Always good with tartar sauce and potato salad, fish and chips
    Helen L.

    4 stars for smiles and service. Really 3.5. Just this morning I told my friend, no more fried food. What do i end up getting in the afternoon? Fish and chips. We were in the neighborhood. Beautiful day for a walk along the beach. I heard about their fish and chips and has been wanting to come. They close at 6 pm and Friday to Sunday, they close at 7 pm. By the way, they have breakfast all day. My three pieces of fish and chips was crunchy. A bit salty. Panko coating was good. Instead of French fries, I got the potato salad. Didn't eat that yet. Nice people who run this place. Simple menu. Not expensive. Plenty of seats.

    Western Grilled Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Amy G.

    Came by at 4PM on Thanksgiving after a family walk through Lands End to grab a snack, so happy we stopped in!! I feel like I've discovered my new go-to place for beach sandwiches over here. Had a Western Grilled Cheesesteak and it was so fresh and hot. The bread was soft, sweet, and nicely toasted. Perfect balance of meat, cheese, and veggies too. These are also my favorite kind of fries - they remind me of my local diner from back home. They came fresh out of the fryer and paired so well with cold ketchup! Staff were so sweet and kind, especially for working on Thanksgiving. Very grateful for them and hope they got to celebrate afterwards!!

    Geraldine L.

    Honestly not a bad spot! I came here right after a run in the morning so I was the only one there, which made it really calm and nice to eat alone. I got their bountiful breakfast and definitely felt satisfied with the portions, quality, and the pricing. I only paid $12 for the meal!

    The Bountiful Breakfast
    Ashley H.

    I love this spot! Breakfast options are yummy and the sandwiches great too. Cozy brunch or lunch that can be eaten inside or taken nearby to the beach to enjoy.

    Amazing service, from the staff! The burger and fries were delicious! Perfect for a nice SF day!

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    Ed U.

    Remember that old chestnut from Britney Spears, "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman"? Well, this spot could sing a sequel, "I'm Not a Fast Food Joint, Not Yet a Cafe". it feels like something in between way out on La Playa near Ocean Beach. It's the last residential street before you hit the Great Highway and a convenient place to grab a lunch before embarking on a cross-city walk. There are quite a few breakfast and burger choices on the menu - though I focused exclusively on their sandwiches on my two visits here (so far). For my virginal meal, I went for the $11.95 B.L.A.S.T. which was a BLT with the addition of avocado and alfalfa sprouts stuffed between two slices of sourdough toast. It was homey goodness with a side of potato salad (photo: https://bit.ly/3PAPeP1). I liked how small and uniform the potatoes were diced. It's the little things, y'know. On my second visit, I tried a perennial favorite, the $11.95 Tuna Melt on sourdough toast. I went with the fries this time (photo: https://bit.ly/3PAQstV). There was a bit too much mayo in the melt, and the fries had a bit of that thawed texture (but nothing a little ketchup can't hide). It just hit the spot when I needed it. What can I say? FOOD - 4 stars...sammies like my mama used to make, she didn't trim the crust either AMBIANCE - 3 stars...definitely a fast food vibe SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...when something modest will do RELATED - Exploring the Outer Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HvkBu7

    Albert H.

    I'm usually wary of restaurants that serve fish and chips that don't specialize in fish and chips, so I didn't expect TJ Cafe's three piece fish and chips to blow my mind as much as it did. Dude. These are insane. They were crisp, light, and flavorful, everything you'd expect good fish and chips to be, and more. They weren't battered the traditional way, rather breaded with panko crumbs, which I think was a superb choice. The fries were nice and crispy, but they don't come with salt, so you'll have to put it on yourself if you like that way. Not to mention the food arrived much faster than expected. Overall, a lovely place, lovely food. Everything is well priced, the ambience is very nostalgic. The fact that I took a chance with the most risky thing on the menu and it came out amazing speaks to the quality of the rest of the menu. Did I also mention it's like a minute from the beach? 5 stars

    BLAST Sandwich
    Farah L.

    Got the BLAST sandwich with mayo and toasted white bread. It was great for the price. I just wished they salted their fries. Not a big deal as there were packets of salt on the table for me to season my own fries. The waitress was kind and polite. I'm not the type to care about ambiance if the food is good. I'd come back again for sure.

    Breakfast Burrito Sausage
    Preston C.

    Fantastic food especially for such a great price. I'll definitely be back. Such a comfort to be here and love the vibes. Also super fast service and great staff! Will be back.

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    7 months ago

    Good food and kind staff. Very clean restaurant and bathroom as well. We enjoyed our meal very much :))

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    1 year ago

    I try to come here every time I'm near Ocean Beach. Sweet staff and yummy food for a good price. I love the BLT and fish and chips here

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    Average food not the best prices good and fast service but think that there are better places

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