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    J & A's Cafe

    4.6 (316 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Kelly B.

    Home of retirees veterans. There many military personal coming through. Come by for a visit. Good food as well.

    Huevos rancheros
    Mariana G.

    Looks like I'm J & A's 300th review! I had brunch here a week ago and really enjoyed my meal. To start, this isn't a glamorous place, it's quaint and down to earth. The chairs, plates, and interior decor all give off a cozy vibe, like the feeling you get eating at an elderly neighbor's home. The food was delicious! I ordered too much, but there were so many good options. My meal consisted of the huevos rancheros, a side of sausage links, a waffle, and coffee. My main dish, the huevos rancheros, was the perfect portion and was smothered in a tasty red sauce. The waffle was crispy and paired well with the savory eggs and sausage links. The service was also great- quick and efficient.

    Biscuit and Gravy with two sausge pattys and two eggs scramble
    Sergio Z.

    Before we headed to USC Arcadia Hospital to visit my father in law first we needed to have some breakfast. I did some research on my Yelp. I found this hole in wall restaurant in the city of Duarte in a shopping center away from the hospital, but it pays off this adventure, getting great breakfast. When we arrived, we found parking right away. we noticed right away a pack that was headed to the restaurant. we got off the car and then headed to the restaurant. My wife added my name to the waiting list, and then we found out this restaurant is a CASH ONLY restaurant. Then, two elderly women told us there's a Bank of America just across the street from the restaurant. Then we waited for it to call my name, and finally, did the waitress bring us in to lead us to our table and hand us the menu. We we're looking at the menu. we surprised they a good selection of breakfast and lunch and some specials on the board outside and inside the restaurant. I decided to order the biscuit with gravy with two sausge pattys and two eggs scramble and an order of peach pancakes. I ordered the house omettle come the choices of sausage,chicken or meat I choices sauage to my omelet and got country potatoes and wheat Toast to my meal. It took a while because first, the restaurant is packed with customers' second limited staff. In the restaurant, they did their good. Everything is my from scratch daily and made to order. We got meals, and it looks so good. I took a bite of my house omelets it was pretty good, plenty of sauage and veggies, and also the cheese it was good that's a very good omelet and plus a nice slices of avocado on top of the omelet. The country potatoes were cooked perfectly nice golden brown they very good. My wife enjoyed her biscuit with gravy, and the two sausge pattys and two eggs. She also enjoyed her peach pancakes they very fluffy pancakes. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about menu and specials they have at the restaurant. We need to come back again at J & A Cafe.

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    Mike W.

    First visit for breakfast and everything was okay. The service was prompt and the food good, but nothing out of the ordinary. We tried the Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs ($11.99) and the Country Fried Steak & Two Eggs ($11.99 + $1 for biscuits & gravy, instead of toast). Food came out to the table hot and well-seasoned. I'd stop in again when in the area.

    Huevos rancheros
    Gale R.

    Great variety in breakfast selections. I had amazing huevos rancheros. You are able to select your tortilla flour or corn . My husband had a senior special with eggs over easy, delicious Homestyle potatoes, and bacon. You're able to pick your toast Friday and had English muffins. Service is what is amazing here. Everyone is so friendly and has each other's back. Ambience --Typical diner We are from out of town but would go again, hands-down.

    2 eggs + ham
    Peter C.

    First off all, props to J&A for saving my butt & being open on 4th of July. In a strange twist, I had to work early in the morning, & when I finished work & searched "breakfast," this place came up. I took a chance hoping they would be open, & luckily they were. I was seated right away & got coffee & water. Service - the service here is unbelievable. They seem to use a team approach instead of my table vs your table. One person took my order, a different person delivered my food, and yet another person checked refilled my coffee & water. Everything was so efficient, & a minute after my food was bright to my table, my server checked to make sure everything came out ok. Love this! Food - My plate of food was delicious, everything was made fresh & served at the right temperature. I asked my English muffin unbuttered, & my server made sure it came out that way. Don't expect some fancy place. But the prices aren't fancy either, so everything matches. What you do get is friendly service & great food that is reasonably priced. Can't wait to come back.

    Clarence R.

    If you know, you know! J&A's is one of best kept secrets in the San Gabriel Valley. The front is small enough that unless you're looking for it you never notice it. Locals make it their spot. A plumber friend takes his crew there every Saturday morning for breakfast. They are CASH ONLY! Personally I love that, but it can be a bit inconvenient for some. Their prices are the lowest I have found out of the dozen breakfast spots I have been to. As a result they need to keep folks moving through. Now they would never treat you that way. It's just my personal observation. Once there are no more booths left and most of the tables are filled we take off so they can keep their prices. The food is always good to great. The service is fantastic. The coffee is decent enough to order.

    Friendly service and good was good amount portion! Tasted like home food, and I loved all decorations on the wall. This place is good and feels like home!

    Biscuits and gravy order
    Chris S.

    Just came here for the first time, and read other reviews about the biscuits and gravy. First, J&A's Cafe has an awesome old school diner feel to it. Small, quaint, and quiet. The service is amazing. They give you a level of care that you rarely find nowadays at restaurants. They make you feel like family from the first minute you walk in the door. The food: so, I am a bit of a biscuits and gravy snob. I've had it in many parts of the US over the decades, so I'm hard to please in this area. What did I think of it? The portions are good sized, but if you just order biscuits and gravy, and not their country breakfast, you get two fluffy, yummy biscuits smothered in a country gravy. My only complaint is that there is no meat in the gravy. I prefer pork sausage, but I've had it made with lots of different meats. Do yourself a favor, if you are like me, and order a side of the sausage patties, which come with 3 thin but sizable sausage patties cooked to perfection. Once I ordered the sausage, and added some pepper, the meal was SO MUCH BETTER. Note that this didn't come cheap; with tax, before tip, it was right around $20. Instead of a 5 out of 10, this jumps up to an 8 out of 10. I would totally come back either to have this again, or have something else. The only reason I didn't give J&A's Cafe 5 stars is because their gravy doesn't have sausage in it, and they don't take cards. This is more my issue, I should have looked at this myself, just make sure you have cash. Thank you J&A's for a memorable meal in an amazing atmosphere!! Can't wait to see you again.

    Country fried steak, eggs over easy, and crispy hashbrowns
    Angela B.

    This little cafe is so cute and welcoming! The food is made with so much love and the staff are so friendly. It was our first time here and it definitely will not be our last. We were a party of four ladies enjoying our monthly Brunch and we have definitely found our new spot. Our waitress kept the coffee cups full and my Arnold palmers coming. Ordered the country fried steak, eggs and hashbrowns. Loved that she asked my if I wanted it crispy and my answer was yes mam!!! I like my toast well toasted and I received it. The gravy was outstanding with a great pepper taste. I was so happy with my meal. Friends ordered the waffle special and it came out looking amazing with scrambled eggs and bacon. My other buddy ordered the French toast and she said it was the best she has ever had. I can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu. Thank you for your amazing food and welcoming atmosphere.

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    Thanks for dropping by!

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    Totally solid food. Not great or anything, but totally solid. It's cash only, but they have pretty great prices. Friendly service.

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    This place has really large portions and great prices. And it's good! It's in a little shopping center but has a good amount of seating.

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    Thank you so much Evan! Glad to hear you had a great experience!

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    Service was excellent! The food is very good. Convenient location when you go to City of Hope and are looking for good comfort food!

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    Food was excelente so was the service. very affordable very clean , the ladies servers have been there at least 30 years

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