We finally went to Jack's earlier in this year and it immediately became a go-too place for breakfast. Each time we have gone, prices have been reasonable, portions good, service excellent, and the food great. It's an old mid-century diner (looks like an old Sambo's to me, similar to, but different from the classic Denny's buildings of that area) so has a great diner ambience. Service is friendly and very attentive. Chicken fried steak, huevos rancheros, and buttermilk pancakes are excellent (5 stars). Corned beef hash of very good (4 stars). They also offer a side of one pancake with some dishes instead of toast, and I really like that. Very few places still do that and they get extra points for that option. Chicken fried steak has a nice crispy coating and is nicely cooked. The buttermilk pancakes are particularly excellent. Not too big, nicely toasty on the outside, light on the inside. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Chicken Fried steak at Jack's in Chico. Nov 2025. - American Near Me - Chico, California

Jacks has been around since I can recall! People drive by and think it's a shabby diner but in face it's a clean wonderful hometown establishment that deserves to shine! My honeys favorite thing is the pancakes with blackberry syrup in fact he always buys a cup to go because it's so hard to find (can't find it anywhere!! Accept Knotts Berry Farms) Recently took mom to lunch and we all ordered specials! Prices are amazing and they have a seniors menu and kids menu! Western burger - perfectly cooks the bacon was delicious and really the perfect amount of BBQ sauce! I was excited it had lettuce and tomato too. Came with a side salad and cup of chili and let me tell you! The chili is fire! Served super hot so don't burn your mouth but it is delicious. 12.99 Mom got the jacks classic burger on the senior menu and it came with a drink and fries or salad. She went with fries and added a cup of chili as well. The fries were perfect and absolutely wonderful when dipped in the chili! Didn't even need ketchup! Burger was well done as requested and a nice size - she got some mustard but didn't even add ketchup. 13 bucks I think! Honey had the three pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns and got bacon instead of sausage. Pancakes were perfect and he of course got the blackberry syrup which has just a simple wonderful flavor! If you are sitting with someone that has some chili grab a spoonful or two and add it to the hash brown and egg! Super tasty! 12.99 Great service both the waitress and manager were awesome and super attentive! Good conversation and smiles! The booths are comfortable and it's nice and warm which makes it nice when you are with people who always tend to be cold!! I fully support this place and love that they are still in business and have special hours! They aren't open late anymore and that's fine with me! Stop in and support locally owned long term businesses they deserve your support and are cheaper than a fast food meal! read more

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I woke up in a hotel, bad experience and went to jacks restaurant, from the start, the hospitality was incredible, as was the food. They gave me the time to wake up and started with coffee and took my order untrusted. 5 stars all the way, if your in Chico California you got to dine here. A true pleasure, very easy going, great staff ​ read more

The food is amazing here. They're not paying the cook enough. Old school diner vibe. Service was beyond great. The coffee kept coming even after the check showed up. A waitress (not the one taking care of us) even offered to fill my coffee. I suspect I've seen the owner wandering the floor helping out. It's a dated looking building with amazing people and food. read more

Big with lots of seating including outdoor, very classic diner style vibe with big portions and friendly service. We went here for a cheap and easy bite but sad to find out it's not cheap anymore and cost just as much or more than a nicer breakfast from a fancy brunch spot. They also charge for refills on coffee now. With the cost of everything going up I understand they too have to adjust but if I can only go out to eat maybe once a week I'd rather save my money for something nicer for the cost. Still love the place and want to support and give them the stars but will probably only stop in now and then for a vibe change. read more

Right when we walked in we were greeted by the very kind waiters, they walked us to our table. The food was amazing! Great portion size, and pricing and the customer service just was AMAZING, they checked on us every 5 min or so, always asking if we needed refills on our coffee. Very sweet, very kind and very patient service. Food wait time was great! Just felt like the old days when customer service existed, the food was quick to be served and the waiters were all super friendly. Jacks Will be our go to spot when we come visit our son that is staying in Chico for college. Orange juice is freshly squeezed too! read more

After a heavy night of drinking, a classic American breakfast is just what we needed. The ambiance of this restaurant is very classic, like any diner that's has been around for years. The waitresses were quick to serve and were very friendly, and they once they had listed off the giant chicken fried steak special, I just had to try it. Giant chicken fried steak special was smothered with gravy and served with hash browns, 2 eggs served however you'd like, and toast/ bread of your choice for ~$18. I chose a warm blueberry for my meal! Food was nothing super impressive, but just like the food from any other classic diner, it's a safe, reliable, and hearty. The flavors and texture of the food are as you'd imagine from any other diner, so you know what you're getting. My friend had ordered the three mimosas for $12.99. They were served in kinda small glasses, but still, that's a pretty decent deal. I would come back to this place if I were looking for good value diner food, but if I wanted to try something new or unique, I would look elsewhere. read more

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Great family-friendly restaurant with a classic, traditional menu. The portions are very generous, the food is fresh, and the service is prompt, efficient, and friendly. The staff really goes above and beyond. Despite the name, the mini pancakes are anything but mini! The cinnamon French toast with strawberry cream cheese was rich and delicious, and the Philly cheesesteak did not disappoint. The waffles were light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The diner is very clean with plenty of seating--overall, a great spot for a satisfying meal. read more

It's a diner, and the menu is broad with lots of things I'd like to try. I got the Spanish omelette, which was more like a folded frittata (which I prefer). It was tasty, though maybe a little short on the salt, which again is fine since they have three kinds of hot sauce plus ketchup and salt on the table. The country potatoes were great! They had some green peppers and onion as part of them, and were just very good. Love the atmosphere, and the service was top notch. Everything was very fast, and everyone was very polite and helpful. Fun to listen to the banter with the regulars, and the fact that banter and regulars exist is a good sign to me. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Chico! read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Spanish omelette with a biscuit - American Near Me - Chico, California

An old-school diner with friendly service, reasonable prices, and great tasting food. Got the Carnitas Skillet for myself and my wife got the veggie eggs Benedict (substituted a slice of cinnamon roll French toast for the usual toast with no problem). read more

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Jacks is singlehandedly the best breakfast venue in Chico. Fairly priced, lovely service, cozy ambience it's got it all. Trying all the other breakfast places and still keep coming back to jacks. Food is delicious and out incredibly quick. Staff are very attentive and nice. The manager I've often seen is incredibly welcoming and attentive. The orange juice is great. That sounds weird to praise orange juice but they got something there I tell ya. Portions are incredible for the price. Amazing value. Always get a country fried steak, always satisfied. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Giant country fried steak - American Near Me - Chico, California

The food is amazing! I always eat here (chicken fried steak and eggs. Yum!) when I'm stressed out over school or just hanging with friends. The service is phenomenal. Our waitress ensures we have everything and our water is never empty. Just a good place to chill because of the ambiance. Cozy and absolutely amazing. I'll miss coming to Jacks now that I found a job. It is/was my favorite place to be. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs - American Near Me - Chico, California

This place is amazing. You probably won't find this quality of food for this price anywhere else in town. The staff is so friendly and helpful and my coffee cup is never empty. Hats off to Jack's. Place is always clean. It looks great. read more

I'm so happy this place opened back up. I'm not sure when that was but I was so excited to get my big breakfast. Ordered biscuits and gravy and Jacks big breakfast. It was so delicious. Very excited to come visit and get an early morning coffee with a yummy breakfast. The waitress was so friendly and helpful. Appreciate her. read more

This is our favorite breakfast spot in Chico. Granted, we haven't tried any others, But we won't bother after eating at Jack's. The food is high quality and portions are generous. Servers were all really nice. Relaxed diner atmosphere perfect for families. Everyone liked what they ordered and agreed it was excellent. read more

My favorite breakfast place. Super Friendly Staff, Really great food, It's one of those places that you go wow I'm glad I came here.

Baby cockroach ran across the table when the waitress was taking our order. Butter knife was not clean and had old food on it. Vegetarian Skillet was floating in grease. read more

I sat at the counter for breakfast. Took a long time for someone to take my order. I had a carnitas omelette and hash browns that tasted like old grease. My sourdough toast didn't come out until halfway thru the meal, and with Al most no butter. At checkout, a "non cash fee" was added to my bill. I never saw signs for this. Positives; the place wasn't overly busy, staff was friendly, it was warm. I love me a good greasy spoon breakfast, but I'll skip this place in future. read more

Stopped in on a road trip to Redding. Old school diner feel! The place was clean and quiet, two of my favorite things. We were immediately greeted by Michelle who was very nice. Thanks Michelle. Our menus and drink orders were taken care of right away. It's a large menu with lots of options. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs from the senior menu and my wife order the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious and the portion size was good. We were checked throughout our time there and my coffee and her water was always full. We ended being served by Tina who was also awesome! Thanks ladies. This is what diners are supposed to be about. read more

The service is amazing. Super friendly and fast. The burger was pretty decent. Nice diner atmosphere to sit down and relax with plenty of parking surrounding the area. I will definitely be back for lunch sometime soon. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Cheese Burger with seasoned French Fries - American Near Me - Chico, California

Who doesn't like be a delicious breakfast on Saturday morning? We leave be this little Chico icon. Owners Martin and Telma are the nicest people. Always greet us like friends, not customers. Wait staff is so nice and attentive. Gloria is the best! Food is delicious, portion sizes are generous and prices are just right. If you haven't visited this Chico gem, you must. Tell them Jen and Jocko say hi when you go in. Enjoy!!! read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - American Near Me - Chico, California

Great service. Friendly staff and really good food at a fair price. Be sure to try the fresh squeezed orange juice! One of our favorite morning spots in Chico. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Kids jumbo breakfast - American Near Me - Chico, California

I had ordered a Philly Cheesesteak and the Giant Chicken Fried Steak on Sunday around 10:30am and had it delivered via Doordash with my friend. She wasn't overly hype over the Chicken Fried Steak but I had a few bites and it wasn't too bad. Onto the Philly Cheesesteak; being from Philadelphia I really want to find a sandwich that truly resembles being back home. With that said, it's been quite hard so far. Honestly, if I had to recommend anyone to grab a cheesesteak from it would actually be Jack's. Overall, the sandwich was fantastic, tasted great and stuck to the core ingridients. For a Sunday morning this was a great way to end my week! Thank you guys! I will return and try something different next time! read more

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Jack's Cafe on Main Street in Chico It's a cafe on Main Street in Chico, Where everyone knows who you are. Immediately I felt right at home, No matter that I'd traveled very far. I heard a bright "hello" when I entered, Very nice at six-thirty in the morn. "Sit anywhere you like," the waitress said, Like she'd known me since I was born. So, I sat in a booth by the windows, That run the full length of the place. Three others were sitting at a table, Having coffee and talking stories face to face. They probably come in every morning, This must be their place to go. Tina was the one who greeted me. She's always the first server to show. I told her I'd have the senior special, Biscuits and gravy, bacon and fruit. The coffee was included, hot and tasty, With unlimited refills to boot. After a while, Michelle came on duty, A second waitress for all the hungry folks. I guess they knew they'd soon be busy, Serving breakfasts with sunnyside yokes. There's take-out, of course, you can order ahead, Many people take their food home. As I ate, a constant flow of customers, Picked up their breakfasts after using their phones. Then Leah arrived for her shift, Which made three at the same time. My food was good, but needing three servers, Meant the rest of the menu must be fine. That speaks well for the kitchen, Where I could see my food being cooked. Two guys were working their magic that morning, Winning their places in my poetry book. What an incredible spot I had found! The ambiance and food were muy rico. Serendipity had brought me to the best place in town, Jack's Cafe on Main Street in Chico. Henry Lansing Woodward April 29, 2024 Chico, California read more

This is one of chicos quiet gems .this place rocks and the service is great. The food is good and there is plenty of parking. read more

We found this restaurant while waiting for the skate park to open. And what a great find! We were greeted at the door and shown to a booth right away. The restaurant is clean and bright with soft music playing in the background. The service was outstanding and the food was served hot and delicious. I had the Texas toast French toast and my grandson had a breakfast sandwich. Will definitely return and recommend this place! read more

Great sit down old fashioned diner. The food is good and pretty adorable. Definitely a blast from the past with this style of eating

Pleasant local diner,friendly staff,reasonable prices with good food! Very happy with the service and the meals I've had here

My favorite breakfast restaurant in Chico! Food is always amazing, service is always fast paced, servers are all so sweet. The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing as well, you can tell there are weekly and daily regulars who the staff all adore and care for. Prices are better than anywhere else in town and you can't beat the 3 mimosas for $11! I come here at least every month and have never had a bad experience. I also always bring my friends and family here while they're visiting- beats waiting an hour for a table at morning thunder or moms. Definitely recommend Jacks! read more

Great food and the best service ever! Enjoyed the chicken fried steak. It was delicious.

The staff is really nice, each one, so I will be returning. Today 7-4-2023 around 1 PM. Food: Special on Fri, Sat, Sun Extra large Chicken Fried Steak, $14? Covered with white gravy, it's own plate. Gravy average. Steak average. I'm spoiled silly in this department, having been in Texas, South and North Carolina. Great Chicken Fried Steak! Second plate of same order was 2 eggs over medium, perfect. Hash Browns, the ones to beat so far! English Muffin, almost burnt. Failed. Corn Bread, the best I've tried in quite a while, it actually tasted like corn, not overly sweet, what was not too like? Could have eaten a Trio with butter. Also had a cup of their Friday Clam Chowder, $3.49? Thick, clams had gone swimming because I could not locate them, average at best. Garlic Bread, nice. My Lady friend enjoyed her 2 over medium, hash browns, and a small cup with steamed veggies. Small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. We both had plenty of fresh water with a slice of lemon. Service superb at the lovely hands of Isis, Happy Birthday next day. Everyone as I said cool . Total before gratuity, $34+. 4 Stars. read more

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Good homestyle breakfast for a good price. Excellent service, and fairly priced. My only gripe is that the price of my OJ was half my meal

I have lived Chico for about 2 years and this is one of my favorite Diners to date there breakfest is allways good and the people that work there are really friendly over all a great place to eat read more

Classic American diner food done well. Friendly service and bottomless weak coffee! A Chico tradition. read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Breakfast! - American Near Me - Chico, California

This place is always on point and has fabulous customer service. Been going since the 90's. I'm glad it's still around and just as awesome as I remember it . read more

Everything we have ever ordered her has been delicious! Staff are very friendly and attentive. It's our favorite brunch place!

My husband is now working out of town in Chico and had been eyeballing this place since we both love old diners, but it closes before he's off work. I came up to visit, and he managed to wiggle out of work long enough for us to check it out. I ordered a breakfast skillet that I will think about until I get to go back and have it again. The biscuit was particularly memorable. Whoever is making the food is clearly not trying too hard to make it overly fancy, but certainly knows how to cook! The service was on point, and the entire staff was super friendly. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit! read more

Standard coffee shop fair with large portions. Breakfast burritos and omelettes are best! Excellent service.

Went to Jacks for an affordable breakfast with my cousin & was deeply disappointed to learn that the menu has changed and the prices have gone way up! They are also not a 24 hour diner anymore and only open till 3 for breakfast and lunch. I used to really enjoy going to Jacks as it is a Chico classic and the employees are beyond nice, but I will never, ever be back! Especially not when we paid $14 for a mimosa and coffee! read more

Jack's Family Restaurant - Jacks tab - American Near Me - Chico, California

My family and I came here around noon after trying to get a table at another restaurant and were welcomed in and seated right away! The staff was very friendly and checked up on us frequently. We were a little hangry by the time we ordered, but our food came out within 5 minutes and everything tasted great! The country potatoes were my personal favorite, but good things were said about the waffles and biscuits with gravy. I'm so glad we came here instead and I'm sure we'll be back in the future! read more