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    CJ’s Cafe

    4.0 (742 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Wings (3) & Eggs
    Amy F.

    A friend of mine couldn't recommend this place enough and we were finally in town to give in a try. The staff is super friendly and sweet. Felt like such a warm greeting and all throughout the meal as well. We sat outside on the patio which was perfect. There's some seating inside as well. The menu consists of your classic diner staples along with some curve balls like chicken wings and fried catfish. They also seem to be known for their fresh juices which were very tasty. I tried the chilaquiles with chorizo and it was very good. The crisp on the chips held up, the sauce was good, my egg was cooked exactly as I asked, the beans were flavorful, and the chorizo was meaty. I will say the rice was a miss for me but other than that I enjoyed my meal. I also tried some chickens wings and their waffle. Both we soooo good. The fried on the wings is great and they're huge. I would definitely come back next time we're in LA.

    Jacqueline T.

    We wanted to explore breakfast cafe in the around. Within walking distance , we found CJ's cafe. It's a family type of restaurant. The servers are very responsive and friendly. The menu has a great variety of food. I ordered a breakfast burrito and my boyfriend had the eggs with grits. The pricing is very reasonable and we saw more and more families coming in to enjoy a good breakfast.

    Chilaquiles with rice beans and 2 eggs over medium
    james c.

    We both enjoyed our breakfast here. Service was swift. Food was tasty People were extremely nice. Coffee was very good. We were there early so it was quiet. Clearly a place for family's from the neighborhood. Really good. Big menu!!

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    Nico S.

    what a gem! i love the home-y vibes cj's has to offer. the chilaquiles are delicious, their food is well priced, and they have such a large array of fresh pressed juices! i also appreciate their extensive menu with regular diner classics, mexican food, and soul food. there's for sure something for everyone here! so glad i got to try this spot and it won't be my last :-)

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    Susan N.

    Breakfast, hands down a winner. I've only been for that but the food on the menu choices sound so good! Mexican cuisine at a local LA favorite. Been around for years. Fresh squeezed juices/smoothes! Too! Oh, I'll be back!

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    Joel Jz Z.

    Really good food and decent pricing. We had omelets, an order of their 2222, oxtail, and fried catfish. All was delicious, with great service and excellent flavor. I would say the place needs a little bit of a face-lift. Inside and outside seating. Very friendly service and quick service. Bathrooms and restaurants need updating. but again, really great service!

    I'm on Keto but this omelette was delicious

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    Best breakfast burrito! Service is always awesome and has a few tables outside. Friendly and welcoming. Best salsa ever. Must get.

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    clean place, really good service, good delicious I recommen it to anyone in Los Angeles

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    Very delicious, and flavorful food. I'm a huge fan of fish and grits. I highly recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors.

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    We enjoyed this easy going Mexican diner. Good selection of food Mexican and American. Nice quiet place. Out of the way.

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