Living just a short distance away, I thought I'd try this little gem. I asked myself, why do people still eat at corporate diners when such places as this exist. The food was amazing, served up within 5 minutes of ordering. Great decor and soft background music. Don't take my word for it, try this yourselves. read more

J.C's Cafe - Chicken fried steak, pancakes. - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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We walked to JC's from the Dodge dealership (easy 1 mile walk) while getting our vehicle serviced. I ordered the Huevos Garcia (two eggs, hashbrowns, grilled peppers/onions/tomatoes - smothered with green chili, with a flour tortilla). I thought it was pretty tasty! Eggs were cooked perfectly, the veggies were al dente (I expected them to be over cooked, but was pleasantly surprised)...and the green chili was yummy! Quick and friendly service...marginal coffee with tons of refills...casual "diner-type" ambiance...with graffiti covered walls. Would go again. read more

J.C's Cafe - Huevos Garcia - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Very unique environment! Inspiring quotes on their w walls! Great food! Friendly service. And fast delivery of food! read more

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Sometimes closed at odd times, like many small businesses. But if they are open the prices are good and the food is great.

Best breakfasts, biscuits, gravy.... divine...best bacon ! A diamond in an offbeat setting!

Nothing fancy, just good food served hot with a smile. Eggs, pancakes and coffee. Highly recommended!

If you want a great meal with wonderful service, laid back feel and family owned then this is your place. I go to breakfast alone every week and I have to say JC's was the most welcoming without being in your face. I was comfortable being alone and well taken care of. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly, gravy was a little thin but that's Personal preference! I will be bringing the family back with me next time. read more

J.C's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Went here with friends for an easy brunch to hit the spot. It definitely did the trick. The staff were so friendly and chatted with us about summer activities. The food was great and came quick. It was pretty much what you'd expect from a diner. The graffiti walls were definitely interesting but add to the place for sure. Plan to be back at some point. read more

Staff was pleasant. Area is cramped for the amount of tables they have. Food was bland. Overpriced.

My daughter loves jc's so much! Her favorite is the Mexican breakfast burrito smothered in pork green chili. Highly recommend and we will be back very soon read more

The food here was outstanding. The place was very clean and the service was wonderful. I met some friends there and we had an amazing breakfast. The owner was wonderful! read more

Was getting my care serviced at a place close by on an early Saturday morning. Was lucky enough to have a friend in the area and decided to go to breakfast to spend some of the time out of the waiting area of the dealership. We decided to see what was around and happened on this little gem. I will admit I was a little leery of the location and outside appearance. It is lived in. What the heck, some of the best food I've eaten had come out of worse looking places. It's laid back, easy, and an amazing breakfast at a reasonable price. I do love some corned beef hash. We were chattering so I ordered quickly. I was pleasantly surprised when the hash was cooked just the way I like it. Crispy! Lots of great stuff on the menu. Next time I have to drive to Golden I will be stopping back for more! read more

J.C's Cafe - eggs, hash browns, and hash browns - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Lots of better options in the area. It appears as a "cheap" affordable option on google with only one $ symbol, but the prices are for cash payments. No mention of this anywhere until you go to the register to pay. On top of that they add a gratuity charge to the bill, don't mention it, and then hand you the payment device with extra tipping options. I had no idea until I did the math in my car, so I ended tipping twice basically. I order one coffee, and the server charged us for 2 coffees because my wife had a small sip of mine. I didn't even finish the one cup, never got any refills, but she charged us for 2. A bill that should've came out to around $35 was $54 because of the extra charge of a card payment, added gratuity, and a second coffee I never got. Place is just tourist trap cash grab. Do yourselves a favor and don't come here read more

Great place with great prices. Awesome greasy spoon. Definitely recommend it if you like true diners

Looking for an old school diner? Nothing fancy, just nice people and good food? Pancakes, eggs and breakfast meats! Free coffee refills! Then head on over to J.C.'s. read more

Stopped in for a classic eggs/toast/hash browns and was delighted. Fresh food served up quickly and friendly service. Classic cafe/diner sort of feel that's so cozy and full of character. Love the graffiti walls. It's a place you want to come back to. A local's kind of place. read more

Great local joint - super friendly people, excellent food and generous portions. If you leave hungry, that's on you! read more

J.C's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Cool hole in the wall breakfast place we found via Yelp. Looked like the locals new of this place because it was packed. Messy walls with a creative flair gave the meal the feeling of reading from the back of a cereal box while dining. Tons of stuff to look at. Waitress was super nice in a no nonsense kind of way. Food tasted home cooked but needed additional seasoning. Prices were average and menu had a fair selection. Restaurant is not in the most picturesque of places so i would probably opt for another brunch spot next time. read more

We stopped here for breakfast on the way back from Breckenridge. Service was fast and portions were good. The ambiance of the restaurant is unique and eclectic. It features writing on the wall and various different grouped decorations. My husband and I had the huevos rancheros. The platter was swimming in the green chili sauce. The sauce was good, not too hot. My daughter had the breakfast burrito. It was good sized and also swimming in the green chili sauce. That was the only downside as there was no mention of the sauce for that item on the menu. My other daughter had the grilled cheese and tater tots. The sandwich was good but the tots were over cooked and a bit too crispy. read more

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Great solid breakfast menu. The decor is all about the community, with an additional nod to those who've served. Not frilly and seems to be THE place for locals. Service is friendly. Don't look for avocado toast or lattes here. read more

Simple, generous fare that will fill your tummy without damaging your wallet. Sodas are served in a can, and the service is kind. This is a restaurant where the locals go, and that is pretty awesome. Best yet, this sweet restaurant is a drop off point for coats and jackets for the needy (how cool Is that?). I purposefully ordered the full order of the Mass Confusion - homemade biscuits topped with hash browns, gravy, eggs, and bacon. You can get a half order, but I also needed to feed our massive bloodhound a treat. My only knock was that the sausage gravy didn't have a lot of sausage and it didn't taste homemade. The dish is still super yummy, and your tastebuds will probably thank you (Or at least they should). My husband had Huevos rancheros, and the chili was great!!! A no-frills restaurant with writing on the walls, but honest food! read more

J.C's Cafe - Mass Confusion with bacon and sunny side up eggs! Seriously enough for two meals. - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Not terrible, but not very good either. After asking for the server's input between a breakfast burrito or chile rellenos, I went with the rellenos. The green chile flavor was oddly muted. The hashbrowns were limp and pale. And my belly wasn't terribly happy afterwards. For $40 we both left underwhelmed. We won't be seeking this place out again and I'm glad we have more viable options close to us. With the economy the way it is, just can't justify paying this for such a sub-par meal. read more

Place had more flys in it then a horse stall The Blonde waitress was rude The Food was very average read more

JC Cafe was delicious! They serve good size portions and for the price. Remember if you like dinners and cafe's they are not for everyone they have their own way of business and this one is awesome. Nothing over cooked and everything is fresh. Very clean as well. Staff is down to earth and very kind. Place was empty and in a few minutes was full. Will be back in the future. read more

Great breakfast. I love the "come as you are" vibe of this place! Mom and pop style. Lots of choices on the menu. They dont have sweet tea so that was a bummer but oh well. Husband had a breakfast burrito that he thought it was going to be more of a handheld thing, but this burrito was huge and he said it was delicious! I got the paul bunyon breakfast because it comes with basically everything! Very good. I dont love that during checkout they asked how much tip we wanted to leave, i just prefer doing/writing that on my own. No veteran discount. But we will be back read more

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Great little hole in the wall. Seemed to be a neighborhood favorite. We ordered omelets and pancakes- both were delicious. We were staying in Golden for a wedding, and it was nice to break from the more touristy places and enjoy a casual breakfast here. read more

I was pretty hungry so I ordered the Paul Bunyan. Instead of the toast, I hot the biscuits w sausage gravy. It was good but average taste. The omelet included steak chucks which I was excited to eat since I was craving protein. Thankfully the other ingredients had flavor because the meat didn't. The inside of the restaurant is small, but filled with lots of items to look at while waiting for food. I rated this place a 3 star, because it felt clean and thete was a good portion of food. read more

J.C's Cafe - Paul Bunyan breakfast - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We have lived on Denver's west side for 25 years. I am not sure how we never went here before today. Definitely a mistake. This greasy spoon is not to be missed! read more

Nice, divey feel. Clean and the staff is efficient and friendly. Coffee is hood and the food is what you would expect from a diner like this. If you are in the neighborhood, it's a must stop. read more

J.C's Cafe - Interior shot...efficient staff - Diners Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Real home cooking with fantastic service and prices that are hard to believe (even in this economy)! We feel like we found a gem in J.C's

The best breakfast we have had at a cafe in quite awhile. We kept it basic...eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. It's small and definitely a 'hole in the wall' type place. If you want an inexpensive but great breakfast, this is the place! read more

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Excelente service.....nice ambience. Better eating here than a chain restaurant. I had the Denver Omelette with some French Toast. Nice food portions too. read more

Based on reviews, we expected a fun, cozy place with good food. The staff was very friendly but the food was frankly awful including the coffee, which tasted old and burnt. Also dubious about the hygiene and sanitation. And it was expensive for the quality of what we got. Not going back. read more

Wow, what a hidden gem!!! Golden, Colorado has an amazing little restaurant here. From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere...this place is hard to beat! It was easy to find; it has a big sign on the front saying "JC'S CAFE" in red and green letters. My boyfriend and I arrived on a Sunday at noon and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was super kind and very attentive. All of the staff was really great, the host, busboy, and cook were all clearly working hard but having a great time. I got such a homey vibe while there. I felt like I was back home, in the small little town I grew up in, where everybody knew everybody. Now, to get to what's most important... the food!!! I will have to back everyone else up and say that it is fantastic! I always say that if a place has a great burger or a steak, then you know it's great all around. And they didn't disappoint at all!! I had a bacon cheeseburger with fries and ate every last bit even though I was stuffed. My boyfriend had a huge helping of everything breakfast related, and it was only $11.25!!! I am attaching photos too, he got a lot of food for so little! If you can't tell, I love this place. I plan to visit again and again. read more

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I love this place. You want to eat breakfast in a place loaded with character? The place not people-wise. Look no further. You found it. Graffitis on the wall kept me entertained. Simple breakfast. Come here and with it a slice of Denver sneak peak maybe? Places like this is slowly fading away begging to be replaced by new and more modern establishments. So. Drop. By. read more

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J. C's Cafe may look like a hole in the wall, but the food was amazing! The homemade biscuits and gravy, pancakes and French toast are to die for! read more

This morning I tried JC's based on these reviews. First the diner did not open on time. When I knocked on the door the owner mentioned she woke up late and that this was her place and could open when she wanted. It opened 30 minutes late. The coffee tasted like it was old and watery in a greasy cup. My omelette was one that included chili which was watery and visually unappealing. I could not finish it and left to have breakfast elsewhere. Sadly I cannot recommend this diner. read more

Love the vibe of this place! It's a great family run cafe that reminds me of the local neighborhood diners in NYC. The decorations are all cool, fun, and retro knick-knacks and you can sign the walls! The service was very great and super attentive and you can tell this is the place that has regulars. The food portions are huge. I got the half size and there was no way I could finish it- even if I didn't order the French toast, too. (I couldn't decide what I wanted to I got both!) French toast was very yummy and the hash browns and egg over easy was perfection. I'm not a huge biscuits and gravy fan, but you can tell the gravy is homemade and you can see the food cooking in front of you. read more

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Much needed fuel for the beginning of a vacation full of exploring beautiful Colorado! We stopped in Golden on our way from Denver to Vail and stumbled upon this small dive. It is family owned with a quirky interior a large menu. Service was quick and friendly. I was a happy camper with bottomless coffee and the southern square meal: sausage, peppers, onions, scrambled eggs and hash browns. It was fresh and crispy all in the right places! read more

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We were staying nearby during a weekend visit and searched for a breakfast option through Yelp. We were seated right away, and the waitress was friendly. I ordered a glass of OJ, and we both ordered the huevos rancheros. I asked for eggs over medium. The food came out quickly, but what we received was pretty disappointing. My eggs were incredibly runny. Definitely not over medium. And the green chili sauce that Colorado prides itself on was clear(?) and flavorless. I tried to mix everything together, hoping it would firm up if I stirred in the hash browns. Nope. If anything, the hash browns got soggier and disappeared into the rest of this runny mess. My girlfriend described it as "soup on a plate." Next, I tried adding copious amounts of hot sauce from the bottle on the table. That added a bit of flavor, but I still couldn't bring myself to choke this down. Our waitress and a couple of other staff members were sitting at a nearby table, looking at a laptop and laughing. I caught the attention of one of them and asked for a couple of slices of toast. She asked what kind and I chose sourdough. I've eaten a lot of sourdough, and this looked a lot more like toasted white bread. But at least it was crunchy (minimally buttered) and I went about trying to spoon my huevos dish onto it so I could eat it that way. Still wasn't working for me, so I stopped trying with the huevos rancheros and just ate the buttered toast. Based on all the four star reviews, we expected a lot more from JC's. But it was definitely not worth the $30 price tag. Chalking this one up as a miss. read more