Cancel

Open app

Search

Cafe J Photos

Business Info

CAFE J ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Live music
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Cafe J

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Julie C.

I've been to Cafe J several times. For brunch and celebratory evening drinks, and it's truly never consistent. Sometimes you're waiting forever on service, sometimes it's like you're the only table they have. The food is always fine on a private restaurant level, but definitely not an upscale level. I truly am a fan of their eggs Benedict- some of the best hollandaise I've had. This last time it wasn't on the menu, however a kind was available but it was chicken fried steak and gravy I believe? No hollandaise. Which is kind of the point for me. So I got the shrimp and grits. The shrimp was great, the grits were the perfect cheesy texture for me... but they threw in a chutney. The chutney was delicious on its own, don't get me wrong. But these are two completely different highways. They didn't mesh for me at all. Shrimp and grits is down-home, southern comfort, low country, savory, rich... chutney is like abrupt sugar fruity jelly gummy what the heck are you doing in this dish...it's not entirely uncommon to see people pairing some type of chutney with this dish it just comes off a little hipster-ish. My boyfriend got some kind of typical breakfast house type breakfast- in a skillet.. I had a bite and it was normal- not bad or life changing. But the gravy on those biscuits was really good. Sunday at nanas house kind of good. I was just craving eggs benny and I truly like theirs above other places.

Inside
Zoe M.

We loved the atmosphere and we had wonderful service. We tried both of the soup options that were offered at lunch. Their tomato soup was flavorful with a bit of a kick to it and the green chile was creamy reminded me of queso almost. Both were delicious. The burger was perfect. It was a good experience and we'd love to come back and try more!

Avocado toast.

See all

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

The food was delicious-- had the Canyon Star pasta but it was a little pricey. The service was very good.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Over-priced and pretentious. Needs a better chef to charge such prices bc it is mediocre food. Thank you for smoke- free atmosphere.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

18 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Catherine T.

Catherine T.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Terrible waitress. Great food. The freekeh salad was delicious. The waitress was the rudest I have encountered in years.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Always have a delicious Sunday brunch here. Enough variety for different tastes: spicy to traditional. Good service.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mark B.
104
2
0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

16 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Andy J.
78
56
0

17 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of M A.
0
17
0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

17 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 5 of 5

Ask the Community - Cafe J

You might also consider

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room - Salmon with rice and vegetables

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room

3.9(820 reviews)
5.8 mi
•$$

After having an amazing brunch yesterday at The Ivory Brunch House in Roswell, NM, I woke up…read morecraving something just as good--or better. While sitting in the Walmart parking lot researching places near where I'm staying for work in Lubbock, I came across The Funky Door Bistro Wine Room. I'm so glad I did. When I pulled up, I appreciated the ample parking and immediately noticed the unique wine‑glass door handles--such a fun touch. Inside, the décor is warm and inviting with wood accents, dim lighting, and a beautiful display of wines. The upstairs seating overlooking the main floor adds to the charm. The service was excellent from start to finish. I ordered a grapefruit mimosa and an egg‑white omelet with avocado, feta, spinach, and breakfast potatoes with caramelized onions and peppers. I was charged extra for egg whites, but it was absolutely worth it. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. From the hostess to the server, the service and timing were spot‑on. I truly enjoyed my brunch at The Funky Door. Thank you for a great experience.

The food was good. Overpriced for sure, but good…read more Service was slow and not as intuitive as it should have been at this price point. Menu prices incorrect on wine, and about $100 more than cost. Kids meals came with a drink according to the kids menu, but we were charged $3 per drink. Extra bread for fondu was $5. And to top it off a 3.5% credit card fee!

Photos
The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room - Inside 2nd floor

Inside 2nd floor

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room - Fish and chips

Fish and chips

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room - Lobster Mac and cheese

See all

Lobster Mac and cheese

The West Table - Fried okra appetizer

The West Table

4.4(529 reviews)
1.5 mi
•$$$

This place is the very best Texas has to offer We were…read moreserved the great homemade bread and I ordered a beet salad and had the Pork Chop which was so well cooked and so big I had to take some home My wife had the steak and loved it The staff is well trained and THE COOK S ARE A TRUE GOLD STANDARD I can't wait to go back and while it's not cheap it's all about VALUE

I think a quality dinner is worth the price tag. When you have someone you want to spoil, it makes…read morethat price tag even easier. I was back in Lubbock visiting my girlfriend after she had come to see me in Austin the last few times, and we were planning our weekend. I had previously taken her to The West Table to celebrate her graduation, and since we loved it, we knew we had to go back. Last time we went was an amazing experience. We had their arancini as our shared appetizer. She had their Roasted Beet Salad and the Grilled Rack of Lamb, while I had their Caesar and their Cast Iron Seared Duck Breast, which was amazing. We also enjoyed their specialty drinks. This time we arrived for our 7:00 reservation and were greeted and sat immediately. We both ordered a drink to start the night. I started with the Hibi-Jibi, a hibiscus and gin drink, while she had the Peach Ring Margarita. West Table is a farm-to-table scratch kitchen concept, so it's very important that you order all your food from appetizer to main course up front to give them time to craft it at the right pace. The West Table is at the floor level of the luxurious Pioneer Condos. It sits right across from their sister location, The Brewery LBK, and even serves their current brews on location. However, opting for their brews and not their cocktails is a mistake in my opinion because their specialty cocktails are truly one of a kind. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It feels like a ballroom and all the tables are well spaced out. In the back is the open kitchen where you can see all the chefs putting in hard work and mastering each meal. All around, there is great energy. We started with their Roasted Bone Marrow. I was worried about the idea of eating bone marrow since that was something I had never had before, but my girlfriend assured me it would be great. The bones were filled with an onion jam and lemon caper vinaigrette that were placed inside the bone. You could spread the jam and vinaigrette on their grilled bread, which was fantastic as well. It was purposely charred and really added to the jam's flavor profile. We then split their Caesar Salad, and it was a needed divider between our appetizer and entree. Their salad is a good portion for one person, and it was still satisfying being split for two. It was the perfect amount of salad. We got our next drinks ordered to go alongside our main entree. My girlfriend ordered their Fig Old Fashioned, while I got the "C" Monster, a celery-infused vodka drink with a name that sounds so stupid saying out loud that I almost changed my drink after saying it. Can I get the C Monster? WHAT A FOOL. The drink was really solid. The celery flavor was super noticeable, but in a good way. It balanced with the vodka quite nicely. For our main entrees, my girlfriend got their Salmon over Angel Hair pasta, and I got their Pork Chop over mashed potatoes and asparagus. The noodles with the salmon were strong with a very heavy Cajun kick, which complemented the crispy salmon piece, but my pork chop was the star of the show. They recommended it medium, so I got it medium, and it was delightful. Portions of the pork chop were nice and fatty, while others were lean and tender. I was a big fan of its flavor, and the sauce and mashed potatoes really added to it. Perfectly fluffy mashed potatoes. We closed the night with no dessert, but dessert drinks. My girlfriend got The Cold Fashioned (a mix between a smoked old fashioned and coffee liqueur), and I got the Buenas Noches, which mixes coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and orange liqueur. Of all the "nice" restaurants in town, West Table stands alone. It has a price tag but still feels fair. Everything we had was top notch, and I still think they've made the best duck I've ever had. Their waitstaff is attentive and amazing and really sells the experience. At the end of the night, she was happy, I was happy, and West Table proved itself to be the LeBron of Lubbock restaurants. RIYL: Specialty cocktails that make you go "Ooo that's interesting" and some of the best New American in West Texas

Photos
The West Table
The West Table - Lamb loin chops

Lamb loin chops

The West Table - Hibi-Jibi & Peach Ring Margarita

See all

Hibi-Jibi & Peach Ring Margarita

Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen - Loved the Meat Blimp!!

Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen

4.4(77 reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$

I've been to Atomic twice in my life. Both times were impeccable. I'm not sure I have a single…read morecomplaint. The service and staff make you feel welcome, they're friendly, quick - all the things you could ask for to enhance your experience. They offer it. The location is nice if you're anywhere near the Tech campus area. It's right on Broadway. Parking can be tough if it's busy. There is street parking and a lot, but neither are the most plentiful. The food is the real star though. Their wings are incredible, and they don't mess around with the spice. They can be hot! I love the jalapeño poppers. Where else gives you a real popper and not just a frozen and deep fried version? As for the pizza...I'm pleased to say it's the best part of an already awesome place. It doesn't matter what kind you get, you'll be happy with your choice. The Last Call Pizza deserves it's own paragraph. I think I can confidently say it's my favorite pizza of all time. And the second time I had it, confirmed just that. Look at this description - "Homemade smoky pizza sauce and alfredo sauce, topped with cheese, bacon, sausage, sunny-side-up eggs, and drizzled with our sriracha sauce". It's INCREDIBLE! Can't recommend this place enough, if you're in Lubbock get over here!

I was in town to celebrate my son graduating from Tech with his masters in Architecture. He told me…read morethere was 2 spots I had to visit and this was one of them. I believe we had something with honey and sriracha. Wings & a pizza. The place was packed from front to back. This was grad weekend but I have a feeling this is the norm. My 26 year old and his friends LOVE this place. I enjoyed getting to see one of their hangout spots. Service and food were great!

Photos
Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen
Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen - Wings were tasty!!

Wings were tasty!!

Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen - Margherita pizza was delicious!!

See all

Margherita pizza was delicious!!

Clouds Hookah Sports Grill - Fire Lemon Pepper Wings!!!!

Clouds Hookah Sports Grill

5.0(30 reviews)
0.2 mi

Im not rating this place for hookah or the bar aspect if you want a review on that go look at…read moreanother review. This place has the best and most authentic shawarma in lubbock, if you have never had it I would definitely recomend going. The place is a bar so as far as ambiance and everything goes expect it to be a normal college bar, not a restaurant. Service is a little slow but very nice and I would say once you have tried the food nothing else matters.

This review is long overdue but let me start by saying this is one of my favorite places in…read moreLubbock. I often times find myself here when I'm craving a hookah or just want an incredible shawarma, burger, or fried chicken sandwich. I will admit, if you are ordering food the service is a little bit slow so come when you have around some extra free time but the ambience totally makes up for it. It's a very chill place where you can come to study, relax, or just hang with friends. Adam and Mo are genuinely some of the nicest people I have ever met and have helped me through many issues. They care about building a relationship with the customer and not only for specific people but for everybody. The hookah flavors are pretty good as well and the hookahs last a few hours. They also have specials mainly with Indian breakfast cuisine and African lunch cuisine. The gizzard, Jollof rice, and chicken drumstick are incredible and I definitely recommend asking about it when ordering. I prefer this place over Vizos not only for the service but I believe the food is better too. Next time you are in Lubbock I highly recommend you stop by the fantastic establishment.

Photos
Clouds Hookah Sports Grill - (2) Hookah Setups

(2) Hookah Setups

Clouds Hookah Sports Grill - Moe (Owner) pouring us his special hot tea!

Moe (Owner) pouring us his special hot tea!

Clouds Hookah Sports Grill - Hookah approved, atmosphere fantastic

See all

Hookah approved, atmosphere fantastic

Cafe J - newamerican - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...