Stopped into this little local gem on our way to Nashville. Was the perfect road trip stop. Food was good, cheap & plentiful. Staff was pleasant. Interior could have been a little cleaner, but it's exactly what I would expect from a little breakfast joint where all the locals go. Will absolutely be back on our next trip thru town. read more

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Must have caught them on a bad day. A very bad day. No club sandwiches...we're out. Ok, a Reuben sandwich. Sorry, we're out. What DO you have?? Burgers...we have lettuce, but no tomatoes. Ok, give me a Philly cheesesteak sandwich with fries. Sorry, no fries. You like tater tots? Uggghhh. I did notice that none of the previous employees were working. I don't know what has gone on over here. I honestly don't know what happened over here. Maybe it's because of Covid, Russian interference, supply chain issues with China, something Trump did or Bidenomics. I'm just trying to get something to eat that I like. Well, the parking was great. I got a space right out front. The tables were clean. Well maybe try them another time. I'm hoping this was an anomaly. I've never had an experience like this before. read more

Great food great service. I absolutely love this place and the people running it. The breakfast is amazing. They also have amazing hamburgers and other fresh sandwiches made to order fantastic place. a must try. read more

It is hit and miss. Sometimes it is good, And sometimes is it really bad. They tried to serve me a hamburger that was soaking in a tub of "whatever it was". I saw this and asked for a fresh made burger. I was shocked that they would attempt to serve something that disgusting. read more

This place has been destroyed by the new owners. Used to be out go to place. Now, although breakfast is until 11, they may or may not serve it by 10:30. Today we tried again and they would only serve breakfast. We have a 7 year old who just wanted a hot dog and they refused to throw one I. The griddle for her. Ridiculous. This will be our last time here. Plenty of other places to eat. read more

Good basic food. The breakfasts are an excellent choice. It is what you would expect from a rural cafe in the Smoky Mountains. Service is good, and down home friendly. The ambiance is old time local cafe. read more

I would consider this place average. I always like to try the smaller, unknown places. Food and service were good. Just listening to the staff members talk was entertaining. I'd eat there again if I happened to be in the area. read more

Don't believe the good reviews. This place is a nasty greasy spoon that's not worth your patronage. Stale biscuits, bacon cooked in the deep fryer, eggs cooked in liquid shortening, the dried out minuscule portion of country ham was pathetic. I couldn't finish the eggs because of the odd chemical aroma. The filthy ground littered with cigarette buts and trash just outside the front door should have been a clue to get back in the car. A local tells me this place is known as Tiegs and has had a bad reputation for years. read more

J Creek Cafe - Dried out country ham, flavorless grits, and a stale biscuit. Missing are the eggs with a weird smell dripping in liquid shortening grease. - Southern Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

If you like breakfast just like you'd make for yourself at home this is your place. Friendly people, good home cooking & they keep your coffee cup filled. Glad we stopped & we'd visit again next time we're traveling I-40. read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars for what it is... a gas station diner! And one of the only places around serving breakfast on a Sunday. The ladies that work here have that sweet southern charm and are absolutely lovely. The food - none of which is homemade but assembled deliciously from boxes and bags. It's really good for what it is. I would say the omelettes are the star!! We left satisfied read more

J Creek Cafe - Biscuits & Gravy w Sausage - Southern Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

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These guys have a great breakfast!! Simple little diner but food & service was good. Do t know how lunch or dinner is but if b'fast is indicator must be good. read more

This place is awesome, totally a local's hangout, the kind of place where everyone gets a different coffee cup and an old school breakfast counter. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, gave us a bunch of suggestions for hikes in the area, our waitress told us her favorite omelette, with ingredients that weren't even printed on the menu, and it was fantastic! Very unassuming little spot attached to a gas station. Not fancy, but delicious! read more

It's an unassuming diner attached to a gas station, but inside is a whole different story. The food is amazing, and the service is first class. The constant banter behind the counter is lively and fun. We stopped for a late breakfast after watching the elk at Cataloochie Valley. I got biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage. Everything was perfectly cooked, and the biscuits are to die for. I asked about an item another guest was eating, and the owner fried up a couple of the loaded potato barrels, and gave them to us for free. You need to try them. This is now our go-to breakfast restaurant, as the folks there make you feel like part of their family, and the food is amazing! Mike and Denise from Tampa. read more

A few of us were traveling together and decided to stop for breakfast. We were a little suspicious because on the outside this place looked rough. BUT when we walked it wasn't what we expected. OMG a pan of biscuits had just came out of the oven and they were pretty and fluffy. Those biscuits sold it for me. I got an omelet with hashbrowns, biscuit and sausage. Let me tell y'all I couldn't eat it all. I took the sausage biscuit with me. When I ate it later it was STILL soft and fluffy. Everything was delicious. A pleasant surprise on the way home from Gatlinburg TN. read more

J Creek Cafe - Hashbrowns, all meat omelet, biscuit - Southern Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

The place is kinda divey but it is packed with locals. It's sometimes hard to find a place to park and you may even have to wait to get a seat. The working crews hit it early and the farmers and older folks sometimes linger over a cup of coffee. The working guys pack in again for lunch keeping the one cook and one server very, very busy. For a small place, the menu has something for everyone, breakfast or lunch. The portions are massive and the prices are unbelievably cheap. It's definitely the best breakfast in the area and one of the best lunches. read more

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What a fantastic breakfast. The applewood cooked bacon, the crispy homemade home fries and a grilled crispy buttermilk biscuit will put a smile on your face. The owner is over the top nice and her two young boys were so very helpful. read more

Great biscuits and gravy with friendly service. A good spot for breakfast or traditional southern fried fare.

Don't get off the interstate for this place, we made that mistake. Perhaps it is great food for the locals - everyone in the place seemed to know each other, but the food was just not appealing. The burger was ok, but the fries - ehhh. And the onion rings were standard frozen onion rings. Fried green tomatoes were over breaded and over cooked and came with no dipping sauce. The corn nuggets were worse than what you got in the school cafeteria and cooked until dry, if that is possible. The Reuben was ok, but we'd have been much happier traveling another 10 miles on I-40 to a real restaurant - kind of like a typical small town mediocre BBQ joint, without the BBQ... read more

Totally unexpected find! Stopped for gas and family was hungry. So glad we went in and took a chance on this family owned gem! Great portions, great service, and great prices(fed family of 5 for $40). The owner took time to stop and chat with us who was super sweet! Great stop on our way home to Florida and wouldn't hesitate to stop next time we vacation anywhere near by! read more

We get our gas at Sorrells and the Cafe is located there. It isn't very impressive from the outside, but we heard that the food was good there, so my husband and I decided to give it a try. We went there for breakfast and we're pleasantly surprised. The inside was much better than the outside. We were greeted by the owner as soon as we walked in. The menu selections were good. My eggs were done perfectly. My husband said his sausage was the delicious. The service was great! We will definitely be going back for lunch to try their patty melt. read more

One reviewer said don't let the fact it is beside a gas station fool you - so true! Delicious home cooked food! Our waitress was sweet and full of personality! If you want delicious food without fluff prices - STOP HERE! read more

J Creek Cafe - Southern Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

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Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Jennifer will make sure you do not lack. If I were a local this would be my spot for breakfast several times a week. Keep up what your doing folks...it's working! read more

Great restaurant! The people are nice and funny to and really nice to talk to! Every single time I go there I live it and the people treat me the way I want to be treated. I will never stop eating at this place read more

Had a cheeseburger and fries for lunch. It was okay but really nothing special Breakfast may be different but it would not be any place to stop just to eat lunch. Service was very good though and the waitresses were very nice. read more

Good food and nice people. Break and lunch menu with plenty to choose from. Also lunch specials everyday.

LOVE this little place! Who would have thought you could have a great meal in a gas station stop diner? The staff is the most comical fun loving people who make you feel at home instantly. Can't say enough good things about JCreek Cafe! read more

Home style cooking , friendly staff, and a lot of local people. Also opens early in the morning

Friendly staff, great food and very reasonable prices. Support a local business and enjoy a good meal here.​

We came alll the way from Gatlinburg. This place is a must unfortunately we have to go back to Florida but I would recommend anyone and there family to come and try this amazing family place. Everyone was so nice and the food was amazing!!!!!!! read more

Skip the Fear Factor at Gigi's carnival food and make your way to J Creek's with Annie and Jessica. They are the best servers in town! Heck, they may be the only ones on this stretch of road. They're energetic enthusiasm is contagious. The food was an exceptional value and delicious. Try a burger with cheese, chili, or loaded down, they are the bomb! The grilled Cajun fish and shrimp is mouth watering. Don't run away, run in! read more

Get breakfast here. Service is amazing. We had a group of 8 and this small town feel restaurant handled it like champions. We all had different breakfast items, and everything was really solid. read more

Great little Cafe. We are vacationing and wanted a nice little breakfast! I found the menu in a stack of brochures at a welcome area. Food was great! I had eggs with toast, hash browns and sausage. Portion size was large and I could not even eat it all. Service was prompt and server was extremely friendly. If in town again I would definitely return. Don't let the appearance from the outside discourage you. The cafe is attached to a service station. read more

Stopped here for breakfast after six days on the AT. Staff was very friendly and biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, and bacon sure hit the spot. read more

This place is exactly why you should never judge a book by its cover! Situated in a building that's occupied by a garage on the other side you wouldn't expect a gem like this! Don't let this turn you away..I promise they won't disappoint! The breakfast is outstanding! The best omelet I've ever had!! The ladies here are super friendly locals who provide excellent service. Since we have purchased a 2nd home in the area this is our regular place to dine out on breakfast. Very affordable too! Give them a try..see you there. read more

Love the staff and really like the home style cooking. If you're working around this area, stop in. It's nothing fancy but the food will fill you up and the staff will keep you coming back. We love it. read more

If you're on the highway or close by stop in... note to self. If ever close by again, stop in and get the western omelette. Great food. Nicest people you could ever meet. 5 stars isn't enough. Thanks Jessica and thanks Kelly. Y'all know how take care of a customer! read more

My family has eaten breakfast at J-Creek Cafe for a long time. It pains me to write this review, but I feel I must. On the 3rd of every month, we were there for take out. The staff was as friendly as could be, the service was terrific, and the food was out of this world delicious. The combination of attitude, food, and service kept us coming back. I'm sorry to say that the diner changed hands. The service and friendliness is still there, but that's it. The food went down hill bad. The last time I went we ordered our usual. That was our first time eating there after they changed hands. They spread the eggs on my omelet so thin you couldn't even sell them for a crepe, and the spices were terribly done. I got home, and had to return them for a redo. Unfortunately, the second time around was no better. We haven't been back since. read more

There is no place like this place. It's an old school diner attached to a gas station. The food is real and beyond amazing. The food is only rivaled by the service. If you are looking an an authentic local experience then look no further. This place is amazing. read more

We went to this cafe this morning. We were impressed with the cleanliness and coziness of this gem. The service and the food get an A+ from us. I must confess, by the looks of it in the outside, I was leary to go in but I was hungry. Upon entering my fear disappeared when we were warmly welcomed by Jessica. Awesome service, awesome food. Miss Jessica will take good care of you. Please visit. If I could rate it more than five stars, I would. read more

Don't judge, because they share the building with the gas station! Tons of bacon in the bacon and cheese omelette. Delicious hash browns. Great service. read more