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    J & L Cafe

    4.2 (151 reviews)
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    Open 5:15 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Breakfast Burrito with Green Chili.
    Adrian A.

    This cafe is amazing! I love the atmosphere, it feel really friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was awesome. The food was terrific! Very tasty and plentiful! We had the coffee too, really solid drink! This is a must stop if you're passing through Sterling.

    Here Piggy Piggy* with link sausage and sourdough toast.
    Matt K.

    We had some time to kill and decided to go to breakfast...but where? Yelp showed a few options, but we went to J&L, and it was the perfect decision! This is an old-school diner kind of place. It's been here since 1963- but doesn't feel outdated. The food was fast and fresh, the service was friendly, and did I mention the food? I had a traditional eggs/potatoes/meat dish called ""Here, Piggy Piggy" with two eggs over easy, sausage links, and hash browns. Everything was spot-on! If you're looking for breakfast when passing through or near Sterling, J&L Cafe is worth the stop! They also have a full lunch and dinner menu. We'd definitely come back next time we're out this way.

    German sausage and eggs with a side of hash browns and pancakes with creamed butter and maple syrup - yum!!!
    V H.

    Family of 3 from Midwest stopped here at 11:30am on a Sunday, returning from a snowboarding vacation. The place was busy and had a steady flow but we were seated right away. The place is open, so the noise level would not be good for hard of hearing patrons but it was well lit with natural lighting. Our wait person was initially attentive to get our order but afterwards, she avoided eye contact so it was hard to get her attention for more water - which was needed after you see what we ordered. I had the honey mustard chicken salad which surprisingly came in an edible shell bowl that tasted homemade and freshly cooked. Also surprisingly had a choice to do crispy or grilled chicken. I did the grilled and the chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned. I also had orange juice which tasted freshly squeezed as well. My husband had the German sausage and eggs with pancakes. It came with hash browns too. He really liked the sausages which were perfectly cooked as well. My daughter had the Fruity Pebbles French Toast which was richer tasting than the sugar load that one might imagine such a dish would be. The bathroom looked and smelled clean. Well lit and roomy for all accessible needs. All in all, not a bad place to stop for a quick bite and be back on the road quickly.

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    Melissa B.

    Passing through town while on a road trip, my husband I were looking for a place to have breakfast. A quick search led us here, and we were not disappointed! We decided to split a 1/2 order of the Southern Style Breakfast, and what we got looked liked two full orders! There was SO much food, and it was SO good! The hashbrowns were crispy on top and tender underneath. The scrambled eggs were well prepared, the biscuits fluffy, the gravy flavorful with a nice amount of sausage mixed in, the bacon crispy and everything came out hot. Our waitress Sasha was very attentive, and the food came out quick. While the restaurant is older, renovations were made a few years ago. The inside has a variety of seating, including a bar area. There is lots of natural light thanks to mirrors and glass block borders, and the woman's bathroom had two oversized stalls, making it very handicap accessible. If you are looking for a local, small business to support while also enjoying an awesome breakfast, check this place out! You will not leave disappointed or hungry!

    Breakfast Burrito
    andrew s.

    Absofreakinglutly amazing!!! The taste, quality and quantity make it one of the best diners I've ever been to. Your staff is amazing as well. -Andrew Sullivan & family AAA Travel Advisor Minneapolis MN

    Good cup a joe
    Mary M.

    7:30 in the morning and we had to wait for my father-in-law's procedure to be completed. We were hungry for breakfast but where to go? I saw this place listed and so, why not? Very happy we made that choice. It's just good basic food done right, consistently. I'm a waffle hound so I tried the nutty pecan waffle. Mmm-mm, wonderful. Light, crisp and fluffy with plenty of pecans. And should you get coffee, your cup will never runith dry. [I also took home a massive luscious cinnamon roll, for later. My hips may hate me but so what. That roll was beckoning me with yummy promises it held up to.] Today we came back for his check-up (and a few errands) and decided to eat here again. I still hold firm that this is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in this town. My husband tried their pork tenderloin sandwich and it's so good. Lightly battered, not over-seasoned so the juicy taste of the pork shines through. And my father-in-law? He said it's the best dang breakfast he's had in a long time. Relaxed atmosphere, super friendly staff and no long wait for your food. It's not a huge place so it can fill up fast. This is definitely going on my list of go-to's whenever we make it back here.

    Daina H.

    This is a neat cafe!! Food is great! They serve breakfast all day long and it's amazing!!! Staff is very friendly and the place is clean and quaint:)

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    Great food and service! Have been eating here for years. Hope you try it and see what I am talking about

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    Great food that tastes like Grandma used to make. Wonderful, friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

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    A local restaurant that looks like it has been there for a long time. The service was great and we enjoyed our breakfast there.

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    Excellent service and great food. I have food allergies and had no problems. I would recommend dining here.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, staff wonderful. If you are looking for a family friendly, home style restaurant this is it!

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    If you own this restaurant you should reach out to me. Your continued rude service is starting to feel personal.

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    3 years ago

    Their hashbrowns are the best! It's a quaint restaurant with friendly staff and simple, good food. Also the cinnamon rolls are amazing!

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    5 years ago

    The people are friendly and the fried chicken is delicious!!! Jacob was a great waiter!

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