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    Blu Jam Cafe

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    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!!

    Crunchy French Toast with French Press Guatemalan coffee
    Christine L.

    We came to Blu Jam Café for my mom's birthday brunch, and it was the perfect place to celebrate! The special French press Guatemalan coffee was AMAZING! It was so rich and aromatic and honestly one of the best coffees I've had!! Their famous Crunchy French Toast totally lived up to the hype with the perfect crispy texture on the outside and a soft center. We also ordered the steak hash, and the beef was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. Such a cozy atmosphere with delicious food and great service! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! Thanks guys!!!

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    Crispy French toast  Blue jam Benedict
    Ashley H.

    Food here was decent but wouldn't go back. Portions are good but everything is self service. Like order on a QR code and they never check in on you after the food comes. Cold inside and outside patio is okay but small

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    Carlo G.

    Great brunch spot in the whilsire/sawtelle area! Loved the crunchy French toast which went well with the berries and dipping sauce. Also loved the way the house potatoes were chopped and fried

    Burrito with soyrizo and potatoes
    Stephanie M.

    Perfect spot for weekend brunch! I came here on a Saturday morning to have brunch with my family and we all loved our meals. Blu Jam Cafe offers a variety of breakfast options, from omelets to chilaquiles, their menu has something for everyone to enjoy! I got the breakfast burrito with potatoes. You can choose a protein (soy chorizo, chicken tinga, sausage, etc) for addition charge, so I went with soyrizo, and it made the perfect burrito!! We all wanted something sweet, so we opted for the French toast which was incredibly delicious, crunchy, and sweet; it comes in a generous portion, so it was plenty to share between four people. Street parking can be tricky to find, I recommend the basement parking garage. Once seated, scan the QR code to view the menu and order/pay for your meals. Service is very fast and your food will arrive quickly. The location is spacious and it offers inside (tables and bar seating) and outside dining options. I will be coming back for a weekend brunch!

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    Meilani D.

    Ok. Love this place. They have great vegan and gluten free options! My food was great, my man loved his food as well. Vibe was chill and I honestly could have stayed there and just ordered drinks and ate all day if I could... They don't have typical sauces like barbecue sauce, syrup, etc. Funny story they told me about their famous crunchy French toast so, on the menu is says to "bring your own syrup" because they don't have any there for the French toast. Reason being is because the founder of Blu Jam used his mother's famous recipe for her French toast and she serves it with the vanilla bean sauce. He promised her that if she let him use the recipe for his restaurants that he'll never serve it any other way but the way it was originally intended to be served... and years later he's honored that promise. So sweet SO, bring your own syrup if you want to add it to anything lol.

    Chicken tinga sandwich with greens and corn tortilla soup

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    french toast is stellar and the omelette is huge. finally a place that portions appropriately for the price!

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    Ordering and paying process. No thanks. Pain in the ass. And I had to order 3 times in the app.

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    Good brunch food. Good service. More interesting if you go with people. Mimosa's are good here.

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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… Read more

    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… Read more

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

    Yes! We are open our regular hours !

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