This place is dank af. Simple as that. Mom&Pop diner. Flame. Migas and chorizo was to die for

Great spot, came in from Oklahoma and this was one of the best spots that we ate breakfast. Food was hot and it came out in a timely manner and nice staff. We will be back next time we come back to visit Houston. read more

This reminded me of Waffle House and is why we went. My wife loved the Migas & Chorizos and I can't lie, it looked great. Me on the other hand, International Burrito with 3 pancakes. It was a good size and I couldn't finish it. The pancakes came piping hot, loaded with butter and the fluffiness melted in my mouth. The first test of a burrito is how easily my fork cuts through and this passed. It relied on the veggies for flavor so I used hot sauce. read more

We LOVE Jackie's kitchen. Great food. Great staff. Everyone is friendly and attentive. Great breakfast! This is our go-to for Sunday brunch. read more

Been going to this restaurant for awhile & had no problems with the food or waitstaff. This morning me & a couple of friends went for breakfast & of course it was slammed! We finally got our table, had our breakfast & sat awhile to finish our coffee & conversation. The owner/ manager came to our table & asked us to hurry up cause other people are waiting to be seated! I was totally shocked. Well one of my friends was not happy & had words. Not sure if I will ever go back!! read more

Nothing went wrong with my omelette or server, but I was totally underwhelmed with the blandness of the food.

Where to start... excellent food. Huge portions. Miss Jackie herself works the register. Two huge omelettes packed with meat that came with 3 pancakes each and 2 cups of coffee for $22 after tax. I mean you can't beat it. Plus there is a brewery across the street if you want to make a couple hours of it! I give Jackie and her crew 5 stars! Go! You won't be disappointed! read more

Food was delicious! Our server was great. It's a comfortable diner experience and the perfect place for brunch. They had a wide variety of menu items so there is really something for everyone. read more

Pretty good diner food, friendly service. Had the Denver omelette with hash browns, wife had the chicken fried steak and eggs. Pre-made steak, still good. If you're close by and want a decent breakfast, this is the place. read more

I like going to Jackie's Kitchen for breakfast. They have very delicious and affordable plates and the coffee tastes great as well! The staff is always friendly and attentive. I thoroughly enjoy having breakfast here. read more

Good food and service. Good place for breakfast and healthy choices. Give a try and enjoy!

You can definitely feel the spirit of the ghost of IHOPs past at this revamped location, but Jackie's Kitchen offers a cleaner, nicer, more personable experience. The menu consists of your standard diner breakfast fare, and they've even retained the crepes and blintzes you might find on an IHOP menu. We kept to a traditional American breakfast on this trip though, with the Quick Breakfast (two eggs, two bacon, hashbrowns and biscuits) for me and the French Toast for Trevor B. The food is decidedly average, but just like IHOP, Jackie's Kitchen is a place you can go when you've just rolled out of bed, splashed water on your face and put on deodorant before stepping out the door. Prices are reasonable - breakfast for well under $10 per person in most cases. The kids' breakfasts are the true value though. For $3.29, you can either get five silver dollar pancakes, bacon and an egg, or two pieces of french toast and two pieces of bacon. The restaurant is also outfitted in almost all booths, so the under-5 set can crawl all over you to their hearts' content. In general, I'm having an issue with drink prices across Houston, and Jackie's Kitchen is no different. Four drinks will run you upwards of $7, which is a travesty of justice; at least you get your own carafe of coffee and don't have to wait for someone to refresh you. Jackie's Kitchen is just down the street from Frank's Grill, which a lot of people seem to like. However, I would say that aside from the biscuits, which are better at Frank's, Jackie's is just as good and way cleaner. I'm willing to forgo the biscuits to be able to sit at a table and walk on floors that aren't sticky with syrup. read more

This is a hidden gem in Houston! Great place with excellent service she daily specials! Lots of booths to make a comfy atmosphere ! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! read more

The mixed reviews of this unassuming diner peeked my interest, so I decided to stop in for breakfast to try it for myself. I was greeted and seated immediately in a small, albeit cozy booth. The kitchen is open concept, as this is an old-school, fast-cook diner. Everything looked clean and well-kept, although the decor is definitely dated and boring. My waitress was extremely attentive and friendly. The menu has a nice mix of typical Americana diner items (omelets, pancakes, hamburgers), along with some unexpected additions like crepes and hollandaise, grilled fish, and quesadillas. It may seem silly, but I like the fact that the menu is very picture-heavy...sparked my appetite. :) I ordered the chicken crepes and biscuits with gravy. I can't attest as to whether the hollandaise or the gravy are completely from scratch (I suspect both are made from starter powders but certainly not canned), but both were very tasty in the context of this being an affordable diner. The chicken, mushrooms, spinach and Swiss cheese ingredients in the crepes were identifiable, fresh and delicious. While the crepes were not the most finessed, thinnest savories I've ever had, they were good too. I'd gladly pay $8 to eat them again. The biscuits were nicely crisped on the flattop before being smothered in gravy, and I'll try those with sausage included next time. Overall, this place is a perfectly pleasant way to go for affordable, unassuming diner food. It isn't a trendy go-to like Lola's in the Heights, but that's what's so like able about it. Sure, the interior could use a stylish update, but then it might attract those pesky hipsters! ;) read more

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On a recent trip to Houston, we happened upon Jackie's Kitchen while looking for some brunch/lunch after we checked out of our usual Sheraton Brookhollow. I remember when this place was a House of Pancakes, and they didn't deviate much. They do have chicken wings and a waffle. The chicken was pretty good, but unless I'm sitting down for more than 6 wings, I'd really rather have a drumstick or a moist breast (make what jokes you will). The waffle was, like others have mentioned, not crispy whatsoever and not much in the flavor department. More than that, I had to load on the butter and syrup to get any flavor out of it. M liked his omelet and pancakes. Their OJ comes in a big glass, and isn't too expensive. Their menu isn't very off from a Denny's or IHOP. I can see us coming back here and trying something new, but only if we stay at the same hotel. read more

Frank's was closed for Easter, so the hubs and my sisters came to Jackie's for Sunday brunch. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food that we received! Jackie's has a great selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch/dinner entrees to choose from. The selection is much more diverse than that of Franks, to be sure. They have the traditional eggs sausage and pancakes, but they also have great options such as specialty omelette's and crepes! I tried the chicken crepe, my husband got the spinach omelet, and my sister got the cream cheese and strawberry stuffed french toast. Everything came out quickly, the waitress was friendly, and it was all so delicious! The omelet and crepe had Bearnaise sauce on top, and if you're not a big fan of a lot of sauce I would ask for it on the side (there's a lot of sauce!). The french toast was great- two pieces of french toast, with cream cheese and strawberries in the middle like a sandwich. The restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived around 11am, but again we came on Easter so perhaps the place is more crowded on a "normal" Sunday. We had no issues being seated right away, being greeted and brought drinks, and we got all our food about 15 minutes after we were sat. I think this is a place we will come back to soon. Everything was delicious, and with the excellent service it was a great Sunday brunch. read more

We have been coming here for a few months after switching daddy daughter breakfast from Lola because they were too expensive and too crowded. Jackie's Kitchen has never disappointed. The breakfast is nothing fancy but it's always consistently delicious diner faire and the eggs are just the best in town. Today's review is for a non-breakfast item which blew my mind at it's greatness -- the Pot Roast Sandwich! The combination of the perfectly grilled sourdough bread, flat top grilled onions and some of the most tender roast beast I have ever had made for one absolutely delightful "brunch". The sandwich is worthy of Triple D getting a call and having Guy roll through with the Camaro! read more

While it's undeniable, the only thing that gives this former IHOP away is a vague sense that you've been here before. The clean and brightly lit interior takes Jackie's well beyond its chain restaurant past, as does the friendly and attentive waitstaff. The menu is pretty straigtforward, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner classics. Though I'm sure their burgers and sandwiches are good, and I'll certainly have to come back for their CFS, I'll bet I primarily frequent Jackie's for the most important meal of the day, as I was this past weekend. The chicken and waffles are featured prominently on both the menu and the website, so I felt I better meet them on their own turf, and I was glad I did. The fluffy waffle was crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and dressed simply with whipped butter and a light dusting of powdered sugar. While other place might offer two legs or a large breast, Jackie's serves up six Buffalo-sized wings, perfectly fried. And if you're a fan of the seasoned, fried skin exterior, this is really the way to go, because with six wings you get a much higher skin-to-chicken ratio than you would with something like a large breast. The savory wings really made a great compliment to the sweet waffle. Since I was trying out a new breakfast diner, I had to try a couple of other barometers, so I ordered sides of bacon and hash browns like a true glutton. The bacon was crispy, if unremarkable, and the hash browns were just like I like them, soft and potatoey with a crispy griddled top layer - you'll have to season them to taste with salt and pepper. Our excellent waitress kept our glasses filled and was quick to return with anything we needed, including the check. We paid our reasonable tab up front with the hostess who I took to be Jackie, and we were on our way. Jackie's Kitchen makes a solid breakfast spot in the Lazygrove area - or even a late-night spot, open 24 hours Thursday to Saturday. read more

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Though its been a long time since ive been to breakfast klub for wings n waffles this place doesnt come close but does have potential..the waffle was a waffle.. no special flavor nor was it served hot or with that needed "crisp" The wings however had good flavor n fried perfect Like I said this spot has potential but i fear it shall never shine as it should or could..it tis what it tis read more

First taste- the coffee. It was hot brown water, literally. I think I realized there was no hope after about 12 packs of sugar and 4 creamers. I'm no coffee snob...well...maybe a little...but this stuff was straight up pond water, no chaser. Waitress said it was from "fresh-ground coffee beans"- ordered a new cup and it was just as tasteless as the first. On to the meal: We ordered the hearty breakfast & chicken & waffles. Portion was great- taste was not. How can you mess up hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, and sausage? By using the same old grease to cook everything, that's how! Every bite left a bitter oily after-taste. It was sadly inedible. The pancakes were good- just as good as the ones you can buy in the frozen food section of your local grocery. Wings were tiny, but delish- the waffle, as others have stated, was flavorless. Call me crazy, but a little salt, cinnamon, & vanilla in the batter could do wonders *wink wink.* The syrup was nice and dark, but even that tasted off. I love supporting local businesses- I adore small "diners" and dives, but this spot just doesn't make the cut. Every bite was artificial. The eggs didn't even taste real. I visited purely based on the yelp reviews...maybe I caught them on a bad day or something. My breakfast dreams crushed...can a sista borrow a pancake?!?!?!? read more

I was driving by and thought I'd try this out since it seemed to be a little neighborhood type restaurant. I have to tell you, the food and the service exceeded my expectations. I have to come back on Monday now (per the advice of the table next to me) to try the Chicken and Dumplings read more

I have been coming to this building since a high school friend worked at the old IHOP. Since.we moved back to the area, we started coming to Jackie's Kitchen. Paulina is my favorite waitress. She is not only observant and attentive to each table's needs, but she also helps her fellow employees while working her own tables with ease. As someone in the restaurant business for 20+ years, I must say it is a pleasure to watch het work. Stellar and consistent service is provided by Paulina. Jackie runs a tight ship, which is plain to see. She is not quite as dilligent as she was, back in the beginning of this restaurant, but things bssically run quite smoothly, with fairly consistent food that is comparable to any IHOP. Lately, as in my last 2 visits, I have determined they must have changed shifts or hired a new cook. The first time, I ordered an egg over easy and received something with clear and uncooked egg whites. If you know anything about cooking eggs, you know the secret to a good over easy egg is to keep the yolk runny while cooking the whites. Should you order an egg at Jackie's, they are telling me that over medium is what that is. Apparently, all of France is incorrect, as well as any reputable establishment who gives a damn about their customers. I ordered my eggs scrambled today. When I received them, they were cold. It was the first thing I ate, and it has just come to the table. The eggs looked like they sat in the window, which is why I touched them with my hands to check the temperature. I had to get Jackie to microwave my eggs. In conclusion, I'd probably stick with the omelets here. And the waffles are delicious. As are sandwiches and pancakes. One does not have to worry about receiving food cooked improperly and getting a stomachache later. They will charge you anyway, even if you don't take a bite, and they will argue that it is your fault for ordering the dish in the first place. To he clear, this place is recommended with reservation. Franks down the street does a substantially better job on their eggs. read more

Food here is so good! My favorite breakfast spot hands down. We moved further away from the restaurant but still find a way to make it here for Sunday breakfast. Staff and service are 5 stars as well! read more

Let me break it down. I was greeted by the owner which was nice. She could turn down the dramatic make up however its Saturday morning not Saturday night. She seemed nice though. The waiter (a younger cute guy) was good. No issues with wait staff. Now to the food...I will say it should have been a sign to me that this place was not all that and a bag of chips when I notice the type of people that are here. Old or caucassion and/or both. The bacon was good and the grits were good. But eveything else (pancakes and eggs) was not good quality. I think that if they use better eggs and/or real eggs and started really making real pancakes with some better batter it would make a HUGE difference. I noticed something was up when I had to start using way to much syrup. Syrup is suppose to enhance, not drown. There was no 'wow' factor and I could have obtained WAY better quality food at McD's or Franks Grill both blocks from each other. I always give things a second chance so next time I will try one of the omlettes, we shall see what happens. ...to be continued. read more

Just what I had been looking for! Having lived on the East Coast most of my life, I was inundated with diner options. There is nothing like a greasy-spoon breakfast, meatloaf, or chicken-fried steak with red-eye gravy. When I moved here, I found that I missed diners so much, because I wasn't able to find anything near authentic and affordable. I happened to arrive early at a friend's birthday party at Karbach, and was hungry so I stopped in at Jackie's without any prior knowledge of it. I ordered a cup of coffee, a fresh-squeezed OJ and the hungry(wo)man breakfast without toast/pancake (which the waitress asked me again if I was sure of the omission). Man! It came out so fast and, boy, were those eggs cooked to a perfect over medium. Plus, the coffee was flowing like delicious, free refill motor oil. (I should have gotten a pancake. My neighbor's looked like it was golden and fluffy and cloud-like.) I had found diner heaven for a mere $8. Oh, and have you ever been to one of those chain pancake restaurant/diners and you came out smelling like what everyone else ate. Such a pet peeve of mine. Well, this WILL NOT happen at Jackie's! Rest assured, you will come out of the restaurant with a full belly food baby and that same smell of last night's cologne on your person. I promise, you will love this place. read more

I live in Oak Forest and hadn't tried this place out before. It isn't fancy by any means but it was clean and nice. I had a healthy omelette and fruit and it was good. If you want a simple no-nonsense breakfast, this is a good spot. read more

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Very friendly service. Super sweet hostess/manager! I'd say just like Ohio but Cheaper :) which is ok in my book! Great portions great price. I'm from out of town so finding new places is a bit of a struggle but very glad I found this place !! read more

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Great food and service! Had the Migas with Chorizo and she had the meat lovers omelette. read more

Jackie's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a perfect spot to go have breakfast. I came here on a Saturday morning and the parking lot was pretty full, but there were still places to park. We were greeted right away, and seated. Service was so friendly and after we ordered, it felt like our food came out within 10 minutes. It's like they already knew what we were going to order haha. The food was hot, and delicious. The French toast, while basic, was soft but well cooked and I'm usually just a bubbler when it comes to hashbrowns but these were so good that I added a little salt and went to work. Our waitress checked on us several times and even when we left to pay, the ladies at the front checked to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I'll definitely be back! read more

Spinach and mushroom omelet -- I had one taste and it's the dish that keeps me coming back. Everything I've tried here has yet to disappoint. The food is fresh, tasty, and the service is even better =) read more

Went because I wanted to try their chicken and waffles and was disappointed. The place has no personality, it still looks like an Ihop. They could have at least tried! Our waitress was a little overwhelmed and very slow. I don't think they will be seeing me there again, ever. read more

I just did not enjoy my food at all. I had zero flavor. The service was friendly, the food came out quick, but we were just underwhelmed by it all. The place was busy so they obviously appeal to someone, it just was not me. read more

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All the conveniences of IHOP, but with better food and, drum roll please, CHICKEN and WAFFLES! The great part of chain restaurants is that they are so well organized and consistent. Jackie's Kitchen has these same qualities but the menu is that of a family diner and off the beaten path or IHOP or Dennys. The chicken and waffles are incredible. The fried chicken is crisp with a golden brown skin battered lightly, and a juicy inside. The waffles don't stand out among waffles, but serve their purpose. Omelets are good, but not great. Pancakes are great. Coffee is good, but not great. The crepes are not the highlight so I wouldn't got for this item. Plain flavor and lackluster fillings. Portions are good and when you can get a huge brunch for less than $10 including tip, there is nothing to complain about! read more

Awesome service every time! My family loves this place and the people. They remember everyone's order. Jackie makes you feel valued as a customer. The food is always perfection. Pecan pancakes are the best and the eggs are always so fluffy ans fresh. I come here at least once a week. read more

Jackie's Kitchen - Eggs basic with bacon and pecan pancakes. My absolute favorite. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Our experience here was terrible. It took at least 40 mins for everyone to get their food. Not only did it take that long, but our food was cold. We were missing plates as well and kept having to ask the server about the forgotten items. The food was just okay, nothing great. I really think the owner needs to hire more staff and cooks so that their employees aren't overwhelmed especially on a Sunday morning. This place has potential, but unfortunately we will not be back. read more

I came here with my dad. On a Sunday after church we were looking for a place to have lunch so we decide to try this place. I ordered the chicken burger with fries. The chicken was so dry and bland that I had to put plenty of ketchup. It became a ketchup burger. Either way I only ate half of it. The fries were nothing special so My dad ordered the special of the day which was soup and spaghetti with meatballs. The chicken soup it look so sad like the chicken wanted to run away from it. It was all right. The spaghetti with meatballs were bland and the way it was serve was so poorly. Presentation people! My mom can make and do better. I haven't try the dinner or breakfast. Bottom line: This place is not for me at Dinner time. It was not great but we had good service. The waitress was really nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the service was not enough for me to scream I want JK. Or come back. read more

It's a simple breakfast/brunch spot, but they do all the right things. There's never a long wait and the food typically comes fast. Servers are highly attentive and the cooks know how the difference between an over-easy egg and an over-medium one. I come here almost every month and have never had a bad experience. Would definitely come here over all the yuppy brunch places in town that try to serve you an "experience" at the expense of a good meal. This place sticks to the basics and it works well. Can't wait for the next time. read more

The food was AMAZING and server Celsa was even better ! My husband has the chicken fried chicken with hash browns and i had the meat lovers omelet, it was cooked just right.. better than all the mainstream restaurants !! Definitely coming back and highly recommend this small Gem ! read more

We used to really love this place, especially breakfast. No More. Prices are way up and cook must be on vacation it's tough to screw up fried eggs, but that is now on the menu here. Sorry for the demise of a once good place. read more

Pretty good food and the wait staff was nice. The pork chops and eggs here are very good. Love the low key dinner ambiance. Orange juice tasted like water down process juice. Otherwise the food was pretty good. I can back later because of the pork chops and I was not disappointed. The owner keeps the place very clean and very attentive. read more

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