We were visiting family in El Cerrito and my son recommended H & J's. We came in on September 26, early on Saturday morning. The place was hopping! Our server was amazing!! She provided answers to our questions and checked on us often. My husband had the Sausage Scramble and two delicious biscuits that were the size of a baseball and just perfect!! He is still dreaming about them!! I loved the Jeffrey's Choice: three eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, andouille sausage. It was so great! We cannot wait to come back because this restaurant is fantastic. read more

Not lots of vegan options, but what we ate was terrific! Friendly wait staff. Happy to frequent a family owned neighborhood restaurant! read more

H&J hit the spot again today for brunch. I love the homey and local vibe. Everyone who works here seems like they're family or friends. And many of their customers seem like regulars. Serving sizes are large. Food is great. Love that they focus on breakfast and lunch without trying to do everything. read more

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Went for breakfast with the wifey and I really like this place and so did many other people because it was packed! I had the Chorizo Scramble and it came with a couple of the biscuits which are pretty big. The scramble was very good and filling. Wifey had the Santa Fe Potatoes and I had a bite and they were good as well. Service was quick and courteous and although the place was packed it didn't feel crowded. Will be back! read more

H&J Restaurant - Santa Fe Potatoes - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Ugh, sadness! I came here once before and the food was pretty okay. I came here a second time and was disappointed, maybe the cook was having an off day?? Service is friendly and quick, I was here on a weekday morning. I ordered an omelette (I can't remember the name but it has bacon, avocado, and sour cream). The omelette was okay, the potatoes tasted about as sad as they looked. I love potatoes so was disappointed! read more

H&J Restaurant - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Stopped in for brunch and this is a cute place! It's only a few tables, so you might have to wait a bit, but there's enough staff to make you feel cared for once you're seated! The portions were quite generous and everything was so delicious. I got the biscuits and gravy. The sausage gravy was creamy and savory, and then the buttery biscuits? After all that savory, the little slice of orange was really enjoyable, wish I had a lot more haha, probably for next time I'll order a nice glass of juice to wash this down. read more

H&J Restaurant - Biscuits and Gravy with scrambled eggs - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I'm leaving this review so I can remember in the future but I had one of the best waffles of my life here. Whatever they put in the buttermilk mixture, it's amazing. The rest of the food was fine but that waffle was so good, I was sad when it was gone after I ate it all. Fluffy with a hint of crunchy with an amazing taste. read more

H&J Restaurant for the win! Such a cozy spot located in El Cerrito with convenient lot/street parking and wallet friendly (and hearty) dishes. The staff are super friendly and very accommodating to kiddos. This feels like the type of spot where there are constantly regulars coming thru and the staff know them by name. While we were there we noticed a few of those interactions which makes me so happy, love the community vibes. The biscuits are the thing here, so make sure to enjoy one if it doesn't come as an option with your meal. There is a super yummy jelly they leave on the table ~ quite honestly the biscuit warmed with a side of butter and the table strawberry jelly is a meal in itself, sooo delicious with a fresh cup of coffee. This is also the type of spot where they top off your coffees, love that special touch. I did the sausage scramble ~ comes with sausage, green onion, and mushroom. I added the seasoned potatoes for an extra charge, served with a dallop of sour cream on top. So comforting, and quite honestly, what a quality dish. They also serve lunch from 11a-2p and have weekend specials too. Taking a quick peek at the lunch menu, I've heard they have a great burger and I wouldn't mind trying the tuna melt..I'm always on the hunt for a great diner-style tuna melt and fries :) This restaurant is owned by the family behind The Inn Kensington, actually owned by the siblings..how cool! Will def continue to support and not sleep on this great, local spot. read more

H&J Restaurant - Sausage scramble with biscuits - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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Cozy spot with off street parking lot, the portions are huge! Bring your appetite & prepare to take a box home. Forgot to get a picture of the side of two huge home made biscuits. read more

H&J Restaurant - Eggs, Tortilla, added home style Potatoes to it. So much food... - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Great food and service! House coffee was perfect - they're so attentive w/ refills. Buttermilk biscuits are the best. read more

H&J Restaurant - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

My parents first brought me here a couple years ago for breakfast. I remember it being a cute little place with good food. So when we had some family in town last weekend, we came here with 6 of us. It was a busy Saturday morning. Sitting down, we ordered fairly quickly. I got some good advice about how to order a solo biscuit with a side of gravy with my Eggs Florentine ($14.95) and side of Bacon - 4 strips ($5.50). Since I didn't want the whole $11.95 biscuit and gravy breakfast. My two brothers both got the Roasted Eggplant Omelette ($13.95). My niece the waffles. My dad and nephew both scrambles. We received our initial drinks and (most) of the food came out. That's where it broke down a little bit for me. Although there were 4 staff working, nobody came by our table to ask if everything was ok after the food was delivered. I would have told them that my biscuit with side of gravy didn't arrive. Also nobody came by to refill waters, even though several of us had empty glasses. A couple times someone would be walking around the restaurant refilling coffee cups, but for some reason not stopping by our table, even though we were pretty much in the middle of the restaurant. We had to flag him down. I don't think it was deliberate, it was just inconsistent service. I'm not sure how their division of labor works here - if the person who takes your order is supposed to take care of you? It was a different person delivering the food, someone else refilling coffees (for some). A different person delivering the bills and collecting payment. Nobody talked to us/checked in until the bill was brought and even then, he didn't ask if we enjoyed our meal. Just dropped off the bill. I asked him to take off the biscuit/gravy. Finally at that point our original server came by to ask if I would want it to go. No thank you. The food was good, everyone enjoyed what they had. It just could have been better with a little follow up. read more

H&J Restaurant - Eggs Florentine with a side of bacon - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Great menu choices and Home made biscuits wow! Plenty of food for the price nice! My go to breakfast spot me or with the family read more

Lovely casual venue great place for breakfast or lunch with a friend. their Varied menu gives you many wonderful choices ! good coffee and breakfasts and salads ! service with a smile read more

This place is awesome! Its a small restaurant that you've probably driven by a bunch of times. The service is always friendly and fast. I always get a soho omelet with avocado. The biscuits are soooo good too. I think my only complaint would be in the soho...please go back to cutting the bacon instead of leaving strips. The strips are really hard to cut ... and I shouldn't need a knife with an omelet. Oh...and grab a latte while you're there!! read more

First time at this place and the potatoes, which made up half of the classic breakfast, were revolting. Mushy, tasteless, and practically grey. Not a repeat. read more

What a great breakfast spot that we recently discovered. It gets crowded by 9AM with regulars and bigger parties. The staff are attentive and friendly. Parking is easy in the neighborhood and in their own parking lot. it's a casual diner which is always our fave for a breakfast spot. The menu is extensive and I love that they have "The Js" favorite dishes. Of course I picked the "Jenna's Favorite" which was light yet filling. Simple egg omelete with avocado and bacon. The breakfast potatoes were yummy and seasoned really well. It pairs well with the sour cream which is usually a dallop on top of the potatoes, however, I asked for it on the side. The homemade biscuits are soft and huge! Their house jam is chunky and not too sweet. This definitely made a permanent spot in our breakfast to-go list! read more

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Breakfast as a high art. Perfect eggs. Perfect waffles. Clean and well lit. Extremely gracious wait-staff. A++ homemade fresh biscuit. Very fresh fruit/potato alternative. First rate breakfast and lunch venue! read more

Great food, and prices are good. My only complaint is that the menu lacks some of my favorites.

A forgotten solo diner. Took about 5 minutes after being seated to get a menu. Ordered the waffle with eggs and chicken apple sausage, along with a cup of decaf. Food came out really fast. Would have been better if butter wasn't stone cold. Not spreadable on waffle. Syrup was also a little cold. Bummer for enjoying the waffle. Asked for over-medium eggs, were more like over-easy but ok. Was forgotten until they wanted to give me the check. Never checked in with me or offered a refill on the decaf. Total bill was @ $25 (pre-tip). Not sure it was worth it. read more

Hearty, down-home breakfast. Wheat bread is homemade. Menu is varied and dishes have appealing combinations. Cozy, laid back atmosphere and sufficiently attentive service. A go-to for breakfast and lunch. read more

Came in and was seated pretty quickly. First time trying this place. The server was very nice. There were a lot of people there. I decide to try the Santa Fe potatoes and they were just ok. They were not seasoned and there was an excessive amount of tomatoes in it which was not on the menu description. The bacon was ok. My husband got a scramble that he enjoyed very much. I did try biscuit which was fresh and delicious. I may give this place another try one day but I will stick to waffles. read more

Excellent family style restaurant! Service was amazing as it was fast and very attentive. Good food and lots of it! Great place to enjoy a good meal and company! read more

H&J Restaurant - Sausage,Eggs and biscuits - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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I had breakfast there for the first time and would highly recommend it. My breakfast was well cooked with wonderful portions... And best, it came with two large homemade buttermilk biscuits... As icing on the cake my waitress was warm and friendly... Highly recommend recommended. read more

Best biscuits I have had. Soft, not overly dense, everything handmade from scratch. 2 biscuits is a load. Could barely finish the bfast with 2 biscuits instead of toast. Biscuits slightly sour, complements the smuckers strawberry jam. read more

This place has the best biscuits I've ever had. I asked for the ingredients today lol. But the chef isn't here.

Excellent breakfast place, especially the chorizo eggs excellent choice, always great service and great attitude

My cousin and I came across this brunch spot after walking and I'm sure it wasn't because we were starving that we thought that the food was good. It was really enjoyable from the first to the last bite. It was flavorful with each bite. I ordered something savory and my cousin ordered French toast and it all was amazing. She also would recommend their home-made biscuit as they serve it with butter and jam. Also, the staff were all accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back because it definitely gives a mom & pops vibe. read more

H&J Restaurant - Chorizo scramble - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Excellent food combined with friendly attentive service, you can't ask for much more than that! Showed up for breakfast right around 8:30 with a party of 8 and the staff quickly pulled a few tables together to accommodate us. Water and coffee came quickly and refills were repeatedly offered before we had to ask. Staff was also very patient with our occasionally boisterous group, allowing us to talk freely for a good spell even after finishing our food and paying the bill. The food was fresh and hot and delicious! read more

I love this place!! really great wholesome fresh cooked breakfast. Service is excellent. Clean sunny environment, easy parking.... what more could one ask for? It's my new favorite East Bay breakfast spot. read more

H&J Restaurant - Corn, cilantro, pancakes - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Service is good. Denver omelette is great. My wife likes the salads and LOVES the homemade biscuits. Just wish the breakfast potatoes had some flavor. They look like they'll be an amazing mouth experience and then they just taste like potatoes. read more

I can't believe I've been driving past this restaurant for years. The food is fresh and flavored well. I loved the potatoes! The service was excellent. The dining area is cozy. If you're in the east bay try them. read more

H&J Restaurant - From the J's section of the menu. Bacon omelette, potatoes, biscuits. Scramble with andouille sausage - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I had their corn beef hash. It was good but I expected something a little different. The biscuit was good but a little dry. We sat outside because we had the dogs with us. I didn't see the inside but the outside tables were in the parking lot. The waitperson was very nice and helpful. My daughter in law can't eat wheat so she replaced the biscuit with fresh fruit. read more

H&J Restaurant - Corn beef hash - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Fantastic spot. Food came out so fast and was delicious and generous portion. Had the Chilis Omelet with half potatoes & beans and biscuits. The service was the best I've had in a long time. Will be returning. read more

I was looking for a nice breakfast spot in El Cerrito and happened upon this gem with exceptional wait staff who were very friendly, kind, and engaging. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the homemade biscuit was everything. There was great parking, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a great food and good service! read more

I was Delighted to find this little gem of a place in El Cerrito just when I was looking for something comfy and cozy for a late breakfast/lunch on Saturday. Open only for breakfast and lunch, their Specialty is omelettes brimming over with all kinds of good things to eat and some unusual combinations as well. I actually had their waffles With challah bread. My friend had the Jennifer, one of the "Js" Omelette with bacon, avocado, and chicken. We learned from our very friendly and truthful, waitress that this little restaurant was actually opened up y the owner of the Inn Kensington for his children to run. You guessed it.., All is for children's name start with the letter . We are so enjoyed lattes with our meal. Wow, only open for breakfast on the weekends, we sat down to eat around 130 and finished up plenty of time before their 2 PM . I understand they do both breakfast and lunch weekdays read more

I ordered the chilies omelette with a side of bacon and it did not disappoint. The potatoes are seasoned with herbs and they are crispy and soft at the same time. The atmosphere is chill on a Friday morning. Plenty of seating and the server is very attentive. This will be my new go to for breakfast! read more

H&J Restaurant - Chilies omelette with a side of bacon - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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I have been meeting an old friend for brunch here about monthly for the past year. Each visit has been a really nice experience and only today did it occur to me that a YELP review was in order- and a great one at that! Specifically, there is one menu covering breakfast, brunch and lunch. Everything served is generous in amount, beautiful in presentation and absolutely delicious. What more could we ask for? Oh yes- great staff and attentive service, a reasonably quiet atmosphere with pleasant music playing softly enough to easily allow for conversation. The prices are as decent as we might reasonably expect these days and the egg dishes, in particular, are out of this world. This morning, I had the Greek Omelet which was absolutely succulent. Served with their version of home potatoes - also unusually delicious and moly buttered rye toast. My friend had the Chorizo Scramble. Pics of both are attached. So, if you're looking for a really nice meal before 2:PM (Weds-Sun) and find yourself in the area, don't pass by H&J's without giving it a try! read more

H&J Restaurant - My Greek Omelet Before I got into it:-) - American Near Me - El Cerrito, California

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We love coming here for breakfast! excellent breakfasts and cafe lattes. service is fast and friendly. it's also super clean:)

Good little local stop for food I was recommended to go while I was getting my car worked on at Midas. The food portions looked big. I went for a couple sides of just some eggs and I picked out an item that was on the menu that I found interesting. It was a corn with cilantro pancake. I wanted something savory so thought that this was a good addition. It was very yummy, with jalapeño and cilantro, and perfect size. The servers were super attentive and friendly. It was a Saturday, so place was buzzing and people seemed quite happy to be there. I like that they served nice coffee drinks. Will definitely remember this place if I'm driving through El Cerrito :) read more

===== GREAT coffee, low prices, good food, cute interior, great service (seriously?) ===== I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop :-D ++ Love the coffee. I'm a big fan of no brightness (sour notes -- admittedly this is a matter of personal taste). +++ Service was just the right pace with our servers checking in but leaving us to our conversation. Helpful with suggestions. And if the place isn't busy, they'll let us sit and have a great conversation past our food being done. This is where that great coffee comes in play -- great conversation + great coffee? The best. ++ Food was great -- chorizo scramble is a solid standby that I order when I don't want to think but have tried 3 or 4 others and they're all good. Plus, huge portinos. +++ And seriously, a huge platter of chorizo, black beans, fresh tomatoes mixed in for $13? Really feels like a time machine. ++ Cute, clean interior. Good mix of people eating there. Lots of elderly which I personally love. + And bonus points for setting up a cute outdoor space under a tent in the parking lot during COVID times. Much appreciated. read more