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    Blu Jam Cafe

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed • 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    French toast.
    Gid K.

    They switched from full service to POS & phone app ordering a few years ago. The food is still very good, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The app makes it possible to customize your order a bit like you would with a server. There aren't a lot of breakfast places with a good selection on weekdays like Blue Jam. The Benedict has bacon and ham, with crunchy diced potatoes. The chicken tinga chilaquiles had great flavor, good spice, but the chips got very soggy from the chicken juice, so get it on the side. The crunchy French toast had lots of fresh fruit. All the portions were good. The single origin French press is very good, too.

    Eggs Benedict
    Zan L.

    A consistently delicious breakfast option in Brentwood. They have multiple locations around the city, but this is probably my favorite one and has easier parking than the others that I've been to. They don't have a dedicated parking lot but it's not difficult to find street parking. Inside is pretty large and they have many different seating options. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. For this visit, I started off with a chocolate croissant and it was absolutely fantastic. You can tell it was made fresh and had great flavors. For my breakfast, I chose the Eggs Benedict and absolutely loved it. I've had this before and every time I really enjoy it. I especially like the diced potatoes and everything about it. It really hit the spot. I would definitely recommend as a great casual breakfast option.

    Morning hash
    Elly P.

    Food: - Morning hash had good quantity, was overall decent Ambiance: - there is street parking - seating inside and outside - Order at the counter or at the table through QR code

    Brunching with my boys
    Jennifer S.

    We had a fantastic Mother's Day brunch here this morning. I suppose the gods were with us, because we not only found parking easily, but the restaurant wasn't even that crowded on this most popular of holidays. We opted to sit outdoors on their patio, which was lovely, breezy and shaded by pretty green umbrellas. The service was friendly and prompt, the food and French-press coffee were delicious, and it was overall just a really lovely morning and afternoon. Highly recommend the chicken quesadillas, the migas, the eggs Benedict, and any of their delicious scrambles!!

    Chau T.

    I got the blu jam breakfast. It was excellent!! There was blue forest ham, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise and side of diced potatoes which were my favorite!! My bf and I loved the potatoes here. 5/5 The strawberry mint lemonade was so good too! Wish they added more mint leaves but it was so refreshing! 5/5 The churro toast was pretty good but I wish they had more sauce on the side. 3/5 Only thing is they should provide bigger tables. Although it was two of us, the table was so small.

    Charlene K.

    Delightful brunch cafe! I come here if I ever need to accommodate a big party. Spacious and clean! Plenty savory and sweet of options for everyone-- I always try to come back and try something new on their menu. Validated indoor parking lot. Aside: My friend and I noticed a sign that their house rules is they do not serve syrup. We thought it would be humorous to ask for it anyway, but they so kindly brought us their blu jam instead which was the yummiest surprise. Thank you Blu Jam!

    Steak hash
    Sara C.

    I loved it! The service was great (although you do order with a QR code or at the register). They were quick to bring out more water when we were closer to running out, they brought our food out quickly and remembered all the little details we had requested. We tried three different dishes and we devoured all of them! The serving sizes were quite generous and we felt they were good for their prices (considering La prices). It was a cute cafe, our table was clean- we did choose to sit outside and there were a lot of flies but that is not the restaurants fault. Personally, I ordered the steak hash and I felt they were very generous with the steak! I would 100% go back!

    Joanna R.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon and I LOVED it!! They have $5 sangrias (red or white) on Saturday and Sundays. Their portions are also veryyy generous!! You get a lot of food for a good price. They also have parking available behind them in a parking structure and they do validate! Service was very quick! Stop by here if you're looking for a good breakfast/brunch spot!

    Czech style strawberry crepes
    Amber E.

    The food was amazing, if you love crepes come here! They were very kind and helpful, immediate service which I love. The place was very cozy and it had a nice vibe.

    Ingrid H.

    It's not bad! Food tastes good and it's beautifully presented. I don't know why Google rating is low. I like the chai latte I got and the salmon hatch.

    Yannis A.

    This was a place i chose for a short stop while waiting for some business matters to go through. Ambience is very nice, the shop is super clean and the service was stellar. I chose the grilled cheese which, surprisingly, had a mix of yellow cheeses and feta! What an awesome Combination! It was crunchy, grilled to perfection and the home fries were cut up in small, tiny cubes which made them very tasty and crunchy as well! Good price as well. Highly recommend for a quick bite whether it's breakfast or lunch.

    Lisa P.

    Came here based on the Yelp reviews. Restaurant was lightly occupied on a Wednesday morning around 9:30 am. We were greeted and seated quickly, and the server accommodated my request for a table that didn't have adjacent occupied tables (I have trouble hearing) by expanding the open seating area. We received menus, but ordering and payment was completed via a QR code. Using this method, photos were included of every menu item. For people without a phone, there was a kiosk for ordering. I don't love that tipping was done up front with payment, but fortunately the service did not disappoint. Portions were generous, and a station is available to get containers to pack up leftovers. Ambience was relaxed with jazz in the background. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend. Thanks!

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    Bianca G.

    Let me begin by saying I would live here in college a few years back. I came today to find everything changed. There is no customer service. You have to order by a QR code but you have 0 interaction with the staff. The food also has gone down in quality and up in price. I got the famous French toast and it lacked flavor. For a side of eggs it was about $6 but when we asked for sauce it took about 10 minutes for them to bring any and by that time my eggs were getting cold so I had already ate them. I was really disappointed with their new business moto. Never have been to a restaurant where you don't even speak to the server apart from him instructing you to order from QR code or order from the front. I will not be coming back. The whole point of going to a restaurant is to have good customer service and have good food. Disappointed is an understatement. I wish they had the service they used to have, because this new one sucks. Honestly wouldn't recommend. Unless you like flying solo, and not interacting with people. Which isn't my case.

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    Huge portions for breakfast. Everything on the menu has been consistently delicious.

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    Ask the Community - Blu Jam Cafe

    Do you have any vegan options?

    Yes

    Do you have to be vaccinated to eat in the restaurant?

    Yes

    Is the Brentwood Blu Jam reopened now (August 1, 2021)?

    Yes, we have been open for almost two weeks now and would love to see you!

    Is there outdoor seating for dining?

    Yes we have a front and back patio for outdoor seating.

    The website says the Brentwood is opening up in April for Al Fresco dining. But this Yelp page says it's still closed. Which one is accurate?

    So sorry Brentwood is not opening yet. Hopefully soon we will be sure to update the website tomorrow first thing.

    Is there bottomless mimosas on Sunday?

    No we do not do any bottomless options in any of our locations.

    Do you have any cocktails?

    We offer beer, wine, champagne, mimosas and sangria. Thanks for the question!

    I'm looking for venues to host a Bachelorette Brunch. I called and the recording informed me that there are no reservations requests, which is fine, but is it fine decorate the tables where the party will be seated? The party will be no more than 8.

    I think Blu Jam cafe is great for a bachelorette brunch! You should go there and speak to someone directly and maybe they will reserve an ideal section of their cafe for you to decorate bachelorette style or speciality for that day. I'm sure they… 

    Hi there, do you serve endless mimosas for brunch?

    Unfortunately not. We do offer a 2 for 1 mimosa special from 8-9am and from 2-3pm at our Brentwood location.

    Will you be open on Monday, Memorial Day?

    Laural, We will be open 8am - 3pm (our regular hours). Looking forward to seeing you on Monday!

    Is this place pet friendly?

    We have a pet friendly patio area outside. We accept service animals inside. Thanks for the… 

    Does anyone know if Blu Jam is open on Easter ? Thanks!

    Yes! We are open our regular hours !

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    We came here for a birthday celebration and truly had a great experience! Our server, Ty, made sure…read morewe were taken care of in every way and made the night feel extra special. We started with their cocktails, which were great, and had the albacore ceviche as an appetizer. It was fresh and incredibly flavorful. For our mains, we had the steak frites and sea bass. I'm very picky when it comes to both fish and meat, and honestly, both exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice date night, birthday dinner, or just a fun night out. It won't disappoint. Looking forward to coming back!

    We celebrated my friend's birthday here last night and I'm so glad we decided to come here! I think…read morethe gentleman who seated us might have been the owner, he was very kind and welcoming. Our server, Murray, was so patient with us and was amazing all around. We were very indecisive and he gave us great recommendations, and was attentive, welcoming, and when needed, gave us our space to enjoy the meal. Thank you, Murray! We started with the Rye me a River cocktail and the Mezcal cocktail which were both perfect for our tastes. My mezcal drink was beautiful with a black salt rim and beautiful Smokey flavor (along with the word Chelsea spelled out on my ice cube). My friend loved his Rye me a River cocktail. For food, we started with the oysters and lobster sliders which I don't get a picture of, but they were both great!!! The lobster sliders were actually my favorite bite of the whole meal. My friend devoured the oysters, he loved them so much. We then had the boar ragu tagliatelle which was excellent. It was sweeter than most ragus that I've had, but that was my friend's favorite dish of the whole night. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly, absolutely perfectly, and the pistachio crust was delicious. We ordered steak frites and asked that the fries be truffle fries, which they kindly accommodated. So glad we asked because the truffle fries were delicious, they came with a cilantro dipping sauce that was delectable! The steak itself was cooked perfectly, and the gravy accompaniment was an excellent complement to the steak. We also got the peanut butter and chocolate turnover for my friend's birthday. Yall, it was SO good! It really exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be back! My friend was so happy with his birthday meal!! We found street parking, but they do have valet if you need it as well. The interior of the restaurant is lovely, great for a date night. They have dimmer lighting, and great booths and tables throughout the space. The bar is beautiful and has a small tv screen in case you want to watch something but it's small enough and out of the way that it's not distracting at all if you don't want to watch any sporting event.

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