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Honey-Jam Cafe

3.8 (268 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Salmon Breakfast Platter
Dan H.

We've been coming here for years now which should be a good indication of how consistently amazing the food and environment is! Their specials are innovative and we always end up ordering something new because they always sound so good!

Fall Limited Time Menu
Emily Y.

Great breakfast spot. The food was tasty, and I found the branded coffee mugs to be quite charming. Really good coffee too!

Reuben Sandwich- would be a 5 if there were less fries and more sandwich on the plate.
Kat M.

Came for lunch and sat outside on the covered side patio. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was good- very flavorful, though the Rueben plate was more fries than sandwich.

Menu 2023
Smith Family O.

Everything here is delicious. Service was excellent. Ambience is casual. Nothing was rushed even though we arrived an hour before closing and it was very much appreciated. Definitely a place to return to. Food is always delicious and the staff is wonderful. I recommend coming in to try it because I love coming here at least once or twice when I'm in town.

Monte Cristo Sandwich with curly fries
Maggie E.

My family and I had brunch here on Sunday at noon and were lucky that it was no wait! We had nice service, great food, and it wasn't too loud, which is nice if you want to have a conversation. They had tables available outside, but it was too hot out there with no umbrellas for shade. We ordered the Hickory Burger (we liked the bbq sauce), Monte Cristo, and Breakfast Burrito! I got the burrito and it was very good, but quite rich, so I saved half for later. Very cheesy! I would return, it was a good experience!

Breakfast wrap made with egg whites , veggies , tater tots
Bob C.

Stopped here to have a celebration graduation brunch. Our group was 8 large and the food was excellent The service was excellent The price was good The hostess was in need of a personality adjustment But for the most part it was a good stop. I had the healthy breakfast wrap It was a good visit

Markus G.

Since my other half and I were out of town we decided to look up a place and boy were we in for a treat. Our servers name was robin, she greeted us, was somewhat friendly and helpful with menu options. I ordered the grilled Salmon and eggs, and my other half ordered an omelet on a bagel with hashbrowns. I also ordered a cup of orange juice it was perfect, freshly squeezed orange juice is my favorite. The restaurant was clean and looked well-kept. Also, there was a Latina manager at the hostess stand she was very attentive to the customers and helped everyone with a smile. The manager was zooming around the whole time making sure she assisted the servers in taking care of their guests. I wish our server would have been a little more attentive, but everything else was perfect so I'll definitely return once we come back to town.

Mexican Omelette
Miguel A.

The place is super clean and has a really nice vibe. Their menu is awesome has tons of great choices, and the pictures of the specials and drinks definitely got our mouths watering. Didn't even know what to get.The coffee was a bit of a miss because it tasted a little burnt, unfortunately. Our server was rude,She was a little rushed when she helped us and didn't check back on us much but shout out to the awesome bossboys who kept us stocked with napkins and refills.We started with drinks the horchata iced coffee was decent, the mimosas were fantastic, and the lemonade was good even though it wasn't exactly like the picture. Now for the food My Country Fried Steak Needed some serious salt and pepper! The steak itself was a bit tough. I upgraded my sides to the tres leches French toast the fruit and almonds were amazing, but the toast was a little hard around the edges. Also instead of hash browns you can get tator tots and they are very good.For theNashville Chicken Sandwich my son got it plain with just the buffalo sauce. I cut a piece and it was alright.The crunch berry oatmeal was huge and so delicious, with tons of granola. The Mexican omelette was a winner fresh, delicious chorizo, and the sauce was incredible! Highly recommend that one. The s'mores pancakes were the best s'mores pancakes I've had they where seriously amazing And the California scrambler and regular strawberry pancakes were also really good.Overall, the food was fantastic, but the service was not.Despite that we will definitely be back

Sharon's gourmet chicken salad
Khulan M.

I ordered a half salad and half soup to go. When I got to my office and opened the salad, I found a piece of plastic wrap in it. A few minutes later, I discovered a piece of hair on my fruit, which is clearly not mine! Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable! The sanitary conditions are clearly very poor. They offered me a refund, but I have no desire to eat anything from there again. Do not eat there!

left side
Gabby Z.

Overall hidden location which is nice. Lot didn't seem to full. Got seated right away onto the left side where it was just hit with warm air. Made it a little uncomfortable later didn't seem like much airflow was going on. Got the high tables by the bar. Service was okay for how busy it was. Drinks: Orange juice 10/10, fresh and barely any pulp. Iced chai latte 8/10 nice chai taste has additional vanilla flavor to it Food: BYO Skillet: green peppers, sausage, has brown, scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes 6/10, the sausage was good and cheese and tomatoes. The hash brown were not it. At least in the skillet. They all seemed undercooked and raw and did not make the plate appetizing. The eggs were also super dry and not even scrambled just in a rectangular shape on top on the skillet. Pancakes on the side 8/10, they were good. The syrup helped. 2 eggs 2 meats and tater tots 6/10, the bacon was good and crispy. the eggs were dry as heck and the tots were good and crispy as well. Towards the end we got the check and then waited about 15-20 minutes to then find out we can go pay up front.

Samoa frappacino
Sasha R.

This place is great for a quick little breakfast. Nothing to write home about , the bacon was over cooked and the drinks weren't amazing. Best part was the French toast . The monkey breath not pictured was like the pull apart you buy at the grocery store. The vibe is cute and the service was fast.

Chilaquiles
Anali Z.

Came in on a holiday and was seated right away. I got the horchata coffee which was Amazing! It's served over ice. I got the chilaquiles and they were amazing! A bit spicy so beware! Our server Juan was very attentive and sweet. Highly recommend!!! Music wasn't too loud. Place seems spacious. They had a good amount of guests yet our food came out quick!

Organic Scottish Steel-Cut Oatmeal Comes with milk and brown sugar on the side
Manda F.

Welcoming atmosphere. I have a lot of food sensitivities so unfortunately I couldn't have most of the items on the menu. I had the Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal and it was very good. I know when I make Oatmeal at home it is never this good. When you order coffee or tea they give you a pitcher of hot water/coffee to refill your own cup. This was nice. I was there on a weekday so not sure if they do that on weekends too since I assume they'd be more busy. Plenty of parking.

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Super crepe, scrambler, omelette, and skillet selections. Mix and match any combo, sides, and additions for a perfect meal, your style.

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Ask the Community - Honey-Jam Cafe

Do you have a private room for a business meeting or a space that can accommodate?

Hi Anthony, what day and time are you thinking and for how many people? We don't have a specific room but during the week we may be able to section off the back room for a meeting. Please email George at gvassos@honeyjamcafe.com and we would be glad… Read more

Vegan options ? I am eggless and j don't want pancakes with egg Can I get them?

All of our batters have eggs in them unfortunately. We do have the Impossible patty that you can have with vegetables and avocado? Oatmeal and grits are also vegan. Our corn tortillas are vegan as well so you can get some roasted veggies in there.… Read more

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