The best breakfast I've ever had. I love this place and if I lived here I would eat here everyday! The eggs benedict was perfect, potatoes were amazing, coffee fresh and constantly refilled. The service was super fast, friendly and top notch. I also love the vintage coffee shop feel. It was clean and felt confortable and homey. Don't change a thing!I miss this place already and will definately be back when I'm back in Reno/ Sparks. read more

Been going to this location since the 90's when we moved here. Never have had a bad meal here. Love the breakfasts the most, and you can have it any time. They have a very loyal crowd that goes here, especially busy during the time of year when the big events are in town, so you may have to wait. read more

Fast, friendly service. Denver omelet was excellent. Over easy eggs were underdone. LOTS of food.

While looking for a place for brunch that wasn't a chain or in a casino, we cam upon Jack's Cafe. After reading some reviews we decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. Great selection of food from your typical breakfast items that included several Traditional Mexican dishes to a large selection of lunch items. The portions were just right. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. We will be back!! read more

Very poor service. Customers who arrived 10 minutes after us were served first. When waitress was questioned she indicated the cooks had messed up our order. She had never informed us and didnt come by once in the 20 minutes we were there to refill coffee. Only about 10 customers in place at the time. Too busy talking to other help. We walked out. read more

Very good service did not sit around and wait to be seated. Food was okay had some what of a Tex mex feel but overal good. Prices were reasonable as well. read more

Very fast service. Alarmingly fast, to be honest. The gravy is a little bland, but it goes surprisingly well with the home fries. Good coffee with frequent refills. read more

My wife and I stopped at Jacks for breakfast , I had French toast and coffee she had same with 2 strips of bacon and 2 sausage links and sm. Oj our bill was 47 dollars not going there anymore . read more

good food, large portions, some nice servers some rude ones kinda similar to anywhere, i would come back

This place is an old staple in Sparks. Came here as a blast from the past from my childhood to meet for a work lunch. Food is your typical diner food served by a friendly staff. I had the chicken fried steak with gravy. It was good but definitely a heavy meal. Come hungry because the portion sizes are great for the price you pay. read more

Unfortunately I was unable to check in when I ate here this morning due to my phone dying, but my experience here was quite pleasant that I could not resist not sharing it with all of you. Upon entering the restaurant, we were seated right away and our drink orders were taken right when we are seated,which is a plus for me considering that I hate when I'm am seated in a restaurant and the waiter/waitress doesn't come back for what seems like eons to just take our drink order. I had the special for the day: chorizo eggs benedict with hash browns. It was a different take on a classic benedict, but it did not lack in flavor, actually I think I may like it better than the classic. The dish consisted of a chorizo patty on a toasted english muffin topped with a perfectly poached egg smothered in a chipotle hollandaise. I wish I could of taken a picture to show all you yelpie foodies this deliciousness! After receiving our food, the waiter was very attentive to make sure that our glasses were still full. Overall, the service for this place is exceptional. They are very friendly and welcoming. The food was very delicious and this is why they fully deserve the 5 star rating. Til we meet again Jack's, in my cravings for delicious breakfast foods! read more

I've only been to Peg's once, but I will say that the one visit topped Jack's overall. They're both killer breakfast places (Jack's serves lunch as well), but IMO they're different types of restaurants. A lot of Jack's appeal is based on its status as an "old school diner" type place. It's been the site of at least a couple of movie shoots--the one I remember seeing is from a Reno-based movie called "Hard Eight" directed by Paul Anderson ("Magnolia"). I love the little two-person booths--the little table makes those big ass plates of food seem even bigger. I'd call it your basic American diner in the sense that they have a large menu with lots of variety, but not too much experimentation. Omelets, pancakes, chicken fried steak, burgers, sandwiches, etc. Peg's seems to be targeting a slightly younger crowd, with more moderate portion size than Jack's HUGE breakfasts and lots of variations on eggs benedicts, various types of grits, etc. giving it a bit more creative flair with the ingredients--on my sole visit to Peg's, I had an andouille sausage eggs benedict with fresh jalapeno and a side of a mild chunky salsa-like vegetable garnish. Thinking back, Peg's seems a bit healthier and less greasy than Jack's as well. But sometimes, breakfast with a lil' grease helps it really hit the spot. I've always left Jack's feeling happy, satisfied and extremely full . Definitely 4 1/2 stars overall. A great way to start the day, but I'll need at least a couple cups of coffee to counteract the urge for a nap after. If you've read my other reviews, you know that once I get stuck on a meal I really like, I'll stick to it...although after reading about the cheese sauce on the potatoes, I might have to mix it up next time. I always order the chorizo omelet and throw in an extra $1.50--that gets me about half of an avocado, sliced and served on top of the omelet. I think they're three-egg omelets, but covering half the plate, that sucker looks closer to four-eggs possibly...the other half of the plate being loaded down with a giant pile of delicious home fries. I usually get a biscuit instead of toast, but can rarely make it through the whole thing. The reason I took a star off (I'd usually rate Jack's a full five, and feel very guilty even as I'm typing this) is because when I went yesterday, they were out of salsa and I had to resort to Tabasco. The salsa that Jack's makes from scratch (Juan's salsa, I don't think they mention it on the menu) is so mind-blowingly good that it can take your meal from very excellent to life changing. It's hot but not overwhelmingly so, and ranks in my top three as far as Reno/Sparks "house salsas." Pretty impressive IMO that diner salsa can beat out most taquerias. If Juan followed the lead of, say, the Grubstake in SF, and started bottling the stuff, I'd gladly invest in a full case. Even without the salsa, the chorizo was spicy enough to blend perfectly with the eggs. Service is always friendly and efficient, an even more impressive feat considering how packed Jack's always is. The coffee and water refills are consistently frequent. They're only open until 2 p.m daily so plan accordingly. I haven't ordered lunch items in a while, but I remember them being comparably big. Heidi's (R.I.P.), located across Virginia from the Peppermill, offered similarly huge quantities o' grub, but quality-wise it could vary. What was great one weekend would be under-seasoned and disappointing the next. Not so with good ol' Jack's, it's always the same and it's always good. Juan...please make sure to make an extra-large batch of salsa next time...I promise if you have any left @ the end of the day, I'll give it a good home.... read more

Yum! On our way home from Reno we needed a place to grab breakfast. This was on our way home and I strictly chose it based on location. Glad I did because all four of us enjoyed our meals. My daughter had the French toast and there was nothing left of it. She devoured it. I ordered a scramble type dish and shared it with my other daughter. I still brought home left overs because the serving is gigantic. My husband order something plain Jane but it's what he loves and there wasn't a single complaint at our table. The restaurant was very busy. It's pretty large so its noisy. If you're looking for a quiet place this wouldn't be recommended but if you're looking for good food and friendly staff I hIghly recommend it! Can't wait to stop by next time I'm in Reno read more

Went to breakfast with a friend and we met at Jack's. I have to say right off the service was great and the food was out really fast. I ordered eggs over easy, sausage and toast, it comes with country potatoes. The eggs were spot on and the country potatoes are nice, but not really any seasoning. So if you like simple cooked just right potatoes you will be a fan. If you like a little more spices you might find them a bit blah, or maybe ask if they can do something to kick it up a notch. I get the sense this is the kind of place you might be able to ask for a little creative hit to a potato and they won't roll their eyes. It was fairly busy and yet our server didn't miss a beat. The sausage patty was a bit standard 40 patties to a package kind of vibe. No real flavor and tastes like those that your aunt pulled out of the freezer. I might make a different selection next time. All in all a worthwhile place for breakfast. read more

Jack's Cafe - Eggs, toast, sausage & potatoes. :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I come to Reno every few months and wanted to try somewhere new for breakfast before heading back home to San Francisco. Service was friendly but the food wasn't so great. My Original Joe's scramble would have been good except it was covered with way too much cheese. The hash browns were not cooked all the way and the coffee had a weird taste. Next time we'll stick with our tried and true breakfast spots read more

ROACHES!!! The food was OK, nothing special to write home about. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs. Tasted about as good as Denny's. The reason I give the place one star... ROACHES!! That's right, ROACHES. Sitting in the booth and something moving on the window sill caught my eye. It was a COCKROACH. Later I saw a different one (I kept an eye on the first) on the top of the seat a couple booths away. If there are multiple roaches in plain sight in the dining area, I don't want to know how many there are out of sight in the back. I will NEVER go back. EVER. read more

What? I haven't written a review for Jack's Cafe? Jack's is almost as infamous as the casino that's near it. It's been around for a while and there's a reason for it. It's good. Nothing fancy and nothing pricey. Just good service and good food. It's fairly easy to find. Just east of where Kietzkie and El Rancho meet on Victorian. This old style cafe heralds from the days when a restaurant could be identified by the building it occupied. Most times, there isn't much of a wait. This time was no exception since I got there early 8:15 on Sunday morning. I met up with my dad and friend. The atmosphere, as previously described, is old, but nice and clean. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the bowl of cream of wheat. With, the necessary accompaniments. Brown sugar and butter. MMMMMMMmmmmm! And, a side of an English muffin. The food came out as quickly as it took to toast the muffin, which wasn't more than a few minutes. The cream of wheat was hot Hot HOT! And, everything I ordered with it came out, just as I ordered it. Which pleased me! I was happy, burnt my tongue and life was good. -------------------------------------- Bottom line Yes, it's a decent little place to go for a bite to eat. WARNING, it does get busy at peak breakfast hours! read more

Great spot for some good comfort food. Wide variety for both breakfast and lunch options. I had the eggs Benedict which was delicious! The server was very nice and always ready to provide us with coffee. I would highly recommend this place! Thank you read more

My uncle was raving about Jack's. This is would be a good thing except for the curse he and his sister (me dear 'ol mum) have: if they over sell a place, it will have the worst service ever the second I step inside. I'll go back again and see if they were having an off day, but when you have an anxious 2 year old prepping to fling yogurt covered strawberries at the television with the wrong language settings, the temperature is just below broil, and the corn beef hash is drier than the desert surrounding it, it becomes very hard to give a fully positive review. True, the food to price ratio was excellent, and the eggs I ordered over easy were truly over easy (as opposed to certain international houses of overcooked eggs). The fruit and yogurt we ordered for my kid was so huge, he had enough left over to practice his understanding of ballistic physics. That said, I would have been able to prevent the strawberry missiles had I had more coffee than one cup every thirty minutes and they not taken nigh on 45 minutes to serve us. Oh well. At least now they can sell the television as Modern Art. "Hmmmm...See how the berries extend off of the flat screen of the television? I'm sure it's just full of meaning... and bacteria..." read more

We have breakfast at Jacks on Victorian 1 or 2 times a month because the food is so good. I asked our server about the new location on Prater and was told it was not the same, that they just have the same name. Yesterday, we were down there and decided to try the new Jacks. It was the same menu we have at the other Jacks. I asked the server and was told the other Jacks is trying not to lose customers to the new Jacks. I do not like being lied to, so guess what, no more Jacks on Victoria for me. The new Jacks is much, much nicer than the old Jacks, but honestly, the service at the old Jacks is way better. The food at both locations is excellent. No coffee refills at the new location was offered. We finished our meal and after 15 minutes without our bill or anyone coming around, I had to go to the register and ask for my bill. Good service is as important as good food, I'm undecided if we'll go back to the new Jacks. The competition up the street on Sparks Blvd where we normally eat when in Sparks has good food and great service. read more

Horrible! Food was tasteless. Ordered biscuits and gravy- NASTY! And the waffles. Not pleased at all. I will never go here again! And who are they to include the tip in the overall high prices of food. Way too much to pay for even a glass of milk- which they forgot to bring my child. That made for a pleasant meal! She was upset the whole rest of the time I had to sit there in a dirty restaurant. I was going to leave a small tip but didn't get a chance as they already charged for one. The waitress didn't deserve a full tip! That's like stealing. So unimpressed, I wish I never went. Thanks for nothing! I do not recommend ever eating here. read more

Super tasty food, super friendly employees and a super cozy environment is not something that Jack's lacks. (Insert amazing "end of joke" drum beat.) Okay, enough with the cheesy comments - because I had lots of cheese in my omelet and too much cheese is bad for you. (That's a lie, cheese is never bad for you. Ever.) All joking aside - I remember when I was little (say between the ages of 6 and 10) and my folks would take us to Denny's every weekend. I remember being super happy every time I was there. The place was comfy and people were smiling and chatty and I loved hearing the clattering of silverware coming from the kitchen. That amazeballs feeling actually came back while I was seated at Jacks. I get so excited when I find a new 5 star place to eat. Jacks is just that. I have never been before which is just crazy considering I've lived in Reno forever. The place was packed around 10:30 this past Sunday when we went in but that didn't stop the hostess from seating us right away as well as taking our drink order and bringing them right to us (COFFEE!!!). Our waitress was a super nice and cheerful lady who checked on us a few times during the meal but was not over bearing. We got all the re-fills we wanted and she even gave me a to-go cup of Jo which was amazing. This is definitely a great place to stop in for a warm and filling breakfast. Everyone was very happy with their order and the price is great. I am taking my kiddos to Jacks! I am told that the owner is also a super nice dude - showcased by the fact that he was walking around talking to people and even helping bus tables. Very cool! read more

On a dark desert off-ramp, stale wind in my hair. warm smell of all-day breakfast, rising up through the air. Up ahead in the distance, I saw Jack's Cafe, Cheap n tasty huge servings too, Wish I had longer to sta-aay. Highly recommended. (With apologies to the Eagles) read more

It was pretty crappy mediocre food. I was so hungry i didnt care. Hideous interior...food is basically something you could make at home easily. I wouldnt bother. Maybe hangover food? read more

Like Moses parting the Red Sea, we parted the waves of tumbleweeds and dust devils and lo, there was Jack's Cafe. And it was good. Massive quantities of food for extremely little money; I got the corned beef hash plate with eggs and home fries and toast and biscuits and juice and a fruit cup. Like the multiplying of the fish and bread, the food continued to appear in front of us until we cried out, "No more!" More than enough to tide us over on our trek across the country. There are glow-in-the-dark rosaries in the vending machine near the entrance to the cafe. Need I say more? read more

I love the big portions and the care they have in attending me.. I wish I can come and eat like at 8 pm, but over all all is good AS of right now. read more

3 of us landed here after a long camping trip, looking for good cheap food. Jacks did not disappoint!! My husband and friend had the country fried steak breakfast, and I had the eggs benedict. Giant cf steaks that were delicious!! My eggs benne was amazing!! Very savory hollandaise sauce, not overly sweet, perfectly poached eggs, and yummy hash browns. We can't wait to go back before leaving Reno. read more

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I used to come here to this Jacks all the time and i felt like I was a regular. And I feel like the people who worked/ or own this place saw that too. But the last time me and my husband went we were completely upset. The server we had at the time didn't check on our table once completely ignored us and then finally gave us our check didn't ask if we needed anything. Sadly we're never coming to this Jacks again. The annoying part is we've had this waiter serve us on more than one occasion... ( anyways just needed to vent. Been really stewing. But as they say all good things come to an end) read more

Love love love Jack's I have been coming here for years! If you want a hipster breakfast, fancy setting or trendy cuisine, keep your butt moving. If you want a diner, a real life honest to god your momma and papa went to this kind of joint kind of diner, then get on in here. They have some of the best waffles in the land and I love their breakfasts. Sure, sometimes a waitress can be a little grumpy, but to me that's part of the charm. And hell to the yes they get damn busy at breakfast on the weekends. Jack's. A GD true blue institution if you ask me. read more

Came here yesterday Sunday. Breakfast was delicious and great size. Kids meal is big. The only thing is its very greasy but it was good. Service was nice. Everyone helps eachother out. It was very busy. I will definitely come back next time im in Reno. read more

Sadly this place has gone down hill and it wouldn't surprise me if they close down. The potato's were burnt, the pancakes tasted salty and customer service was at its worst. It wasn't just my food that was terrible is was the entire table. Everyone that was in our group got food poisoning .We won't be back..Ever! read more

I just went to the new Jacks in Reno (s. Virginia, where the Austins used to be). I live right down the street (within walking distance) of the new Jacks and I was excited to have a new breakfast place coming in right down the street. The place has been open 3 weeks and I hadn't been there yet, so this morning I grabbed my husband and off we went. we arrived in between 7:30 and 8:00 on a Friday morning. The place was clean and nice looking, but I think that style of the place was just left over from Austins because It didn't look that different inside to me. We were sat in a back room by ourselves and the booth we got was really uncomfortable (just wood...no padding). The service was good and very prompt, the waitress and bus boy were both very good...however...that is about the only good thing I have to say. The food was Not good :(. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich and I ordered basic bacon and eggs with a biscuit. When our food came out...it wasn't appealing...it didn't look very good or smell delicious or anything. The potatoes that came with our food were bland and mushy. the bacon tasted cheap and the biscuits clearly were not home made...my husband and I each only ate about 1/4 to 1/2 of our breakfast and left. (that's right...I actually left bacon on the plate. Jacks needs to step up their game. With two new breakfast places with two miles of them. Good luck too them, but they need to change their food quality read more

Got the turkey dip special and my gf got the corned beef hash. This place is great! Waitress was nice and came back often to see if we wanted more coffee and make sure everything was tasting good. Quick service too, we walked in, were at a table and ordering within 5 mins or less. Coffee tasted great, not cheap stuff and the food was very fresh and delicious. Food came fast. I think we will be coming back here a few times a month for a breakfast treat for ourselves. read more

Jack's cafe was so good, we came back the next day to have some more! Shannon was our waitress- she was awesome! read more

I had never been here before (even after living in Sparks for over 20 years). However, I went here on a recommendation from someone after a friend and I were looking for a good brunch place. We were both in Sparks already about a block from here. The person who recommended it to us couldn't believe we'd never been here. I had always seen the place from the freeway, but never stopped. When I got here, you immediately got that diner feeling without the greasy feeling. They had a few televisions up and the booths were huge! You didn't feel like you were sitting right on top of someone. There menu is about two pages of typical diner food, but they were all reasonably priced. I settled on the Jack's special which was two pancakes and two pieces of bacon. I was very interested in the blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes, but wanted the bacon. I would definitely try one of the other flavors if I go back. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. The pancakes were huge and I didn't finish them all even though there were only two of them. The only complaint I have is that my soda cost $2.10 and my food cost $6.99. The drink prices seemed very skewed compared to the food price. I was almost in shock when I realized my drink was almost half of my food price. I felt that all of the food prices were very reasonable, but I would stick with water if I were to come again to not have to pay the ridiculous drink prices! Wait staff was very good and attentive, but not overly so where you felt like they couldn't leave you alone. All in all, I would definitely go back again! read more

This review is for the Chicken Fried Steak (CFS) here w/ Scones. It's the best CFS in town, and they put the excellent gravy on the potatoes too! The Scones are deep fried goodness. The eggs are always cooked perfectly. What makes Jack's the BEST is every time I order it's always ready in 10 minutes! Overall it's super filling, I EVEN have some leftovers! read more

It took 2 hours to get our food. Half the orders were incorrect but we ate what we got anyways since it took foreverrrrrr to get our food. Staff isn't super friendly either. We won't be back. 2/5 stars because the food was decent, not the best but ok- definitely not worth the wait. read more

Breakfast AMAZING! Great service. Wish we lived closer, we'd be here every week. They deserve your support... go see them!

Nice little diner in an area that's pretty much a food wasteland ... well actually it's pretty much just a wasteland, period. $13-14 a head for breakfast with coffee and 20% tip, but they give you gigantic amounts of food, usually too much for one person to finish. If you're a couple don't be afraid to split a plate. Original Jacks Scramble (7.99) - Just what I want when I'm starving around 10:30am ... an egg breakfast mashed up with a cheeseburger! It's actually almost healthy other than the generous cheese with a lot of spinach and mushrooms. Satisfying. Ultimate Omelete (8.99) - I guess I can't rationalize this one as being healthy with all the bacon, sausage and cheese up in ... but man is it greasy goodness. Served with a heap of homefries and two biscuits. Coffee on point and they had those irish creme and french vanilla creamers that you usually only see at the gas station. Hey I like 'em. Only other option right nearby for breakfast is Rail City, which is a little cheaper, but the quality at Jack's is way better. Jacks only offers breakfast and lunch though, they close up shop at 2pm every day. read more

Jacks rates up there amongst the worst places I have eaten. When you walk in the door you are greeted by an odor that smells of a combination of damp and sour. The ham and cheese omelet was dense and flat, cheese was puddled thickly and randomly in the scramble, I ordered English muffin and was brought cold sour dough toast, when I brought this to the wait staff attention she apologized and within 10 seconds had an English muffin for me, pre-cooked anyone? I came here on a recommendation, never again will I trust that persons suggestions read more