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    Jacks N Joe

    4.0 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    The blueberry pancakes with the lemon butter
    Angelica O.

    Came here on my way to a couple of museums. You can tell that is a local favorite, and I can see why. The food was delicious. I ordered blueberry pancakes and it came with a lemon butter then when melted, the pancakes soaked it up and it was the perfect counter flavor. The service was great, everyone was attentive and we got sat down pretty quick. The restaurant ran cold so I'm glad I had a thicker sweater on.

    The "very LA" or something like that, I forgot what it was called but it's the crepes with lemon butter and seasonal fruit
    Yula K.

    Jack and Joe where have you been hiding all these years? They had me hooked for breakfast this morning when I saw that they had Portuguese sausage on the menu, but I'll be a returning customer because of their crepes with whipped lemon butter. Truly the best crepes I've had in Los Angeles, reminded me of how grandma makes them in the old country. Soft, delicate, and delicious. These though were topped with a luxurious whipped lemon butter that was creamy and surprisingly citrusy. The whipped vanilla butter on my husband's French toast was just as good. Jack and Joe are churning out butter for the gods right under all of our noses. I write about this often but Portuguese food is hard to come by in LA and any representation a restaurant might have is always a pleasant surprise for me. The Portuguese sausage here is like a mild linguiça, slightly sweet and charred perfectly. The French toast is made with a "Hawaiian" sweet bread which is also identical to Portuguese masa - real ones know about the significant Portuguese influence throughout Hawaii so this tracks. I don't give 5 stars very lightly but this place has earned them even though the eggs and potatoes were truthfully a little bland. Some spice in the potatoes would certainly go a long way. Next time I'm here, which will be very soon, I'll try the regular pancakes and some hashbrowns perhaps. Will have to get the Portuguese sausage again though of course. Jacks N Joe feels like a small town diner but is surprisingly modern. The counter of police badges from all over the country seems a bit out of place in this south LA breakfast nook, but luckily I was face to face with a lovely picture of a dog (and my husband ig) instead.

    Cassidy F.

    I can't believe I've never tried this place before! Came on a Sunday morning with a party of 3. We were told it was going to be a 35-45 min wait. It ended up being close to an hour, which was not a problem. It was also parents weekend at USC that day so we were expecting a wait. As soon as we sat down, staff was very fast and attentive. We ordered right away and got food right away! The pancakes came out super hot and fresh! I ordered the Brooks Blues, and my friends had the Aloha Boy and WTF. We all really enjoyed our pancakes! Super unique flavors and overall just an awesome experience. Also just extremely affordable! Can't wait to come back!

    Combo 1 with upgraded pancakes (Roos chocolate chip)
    Lou C.

    I don't know who Jack n Joe are, but they make excellent flap Jacks with a cup of Joe lol jk. With a name like Jack n Joe, those two items have to be hitters and they did not disappoint. Came here with family for the first time and everything was delicious. I got to try the dakine French toast, roo chocolate chip pancakes, and the loaded potatoes (secret menu item) which were all so good. What I ordered was the combo 1 which included 2 eggs, 2 pancakes (upgraded to ruby belle), 2 bacon (or you can choose sausages), and hash browns (also able to choose jnj potatoes). The place was packed but the service was on point. The server was really nice and the food came out in no time.

    Micaela M.

    I knew that Jacks N Joe was a popular spot as the wait can become long, especially over the weekend, but thankfully, when I went (on a weekday) it was pretty empty and I was able to find parking despite the very limited parking around. I thought the customer service was decent, the prices were reasonable, and the food came out pretty fast. I know these pancakes are often talked about as being some of the best, and I thought they weren't bad, and I was glad to try them.

    Christopher C.

    Jacks N Joe have a great breakfast spot, and ode to classic diner breakfasts with a mild culture twist. It's worth an experience there. The vibe was very simple , open space, with a cornerstone of your favorite fur babies. You can tell this place has connections to dogs and I'm all for it as my dog Bucky is my rock and I love places like this. Service was great, and everyone was very amazing, we had MJ and she made sure we were always tended to. The food came out in good timing and it was all foood. The food was pretty good, but the big stand out for me was the pancakes lol... they were complete perfection. My eggs and hash browns were pretty good though my eggs were not cooked all the way through when I mixed them in everything it all worked out. I did enjoy their potatoes more than the hash browns though. In a nutshell jacks and Joe is a great traditional breakfast diner and we would definitely go back for more.

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    Todd B.

    Great fast service, iced coffee is the best! Well balanced brew. Had Blueberry pancakes, she had budgie elvis. Excellent bre

    Mandy A.

    I was there few months ago, on one of the weekends. The restaurant seemed busy, and lots of good reviews., so I was excited to try their brunch. However, I was very disappointed with the food, it tasted bland, and soggy potatoes, salty egg etc.. The pancake was just okay, nothing tasty. Wouldn't recommend this place.

    WTF pancakes

    Surprised to find a brunch restaurant that's so crowded just near USC! Right across my apartment!!! Why didn't I find it sooner? TAT I will come back again! We had the WTF pancakes-- really good! Ordered an omelette-- also good! The smoothie tastes also great!! And they're not that expensive. The place was so crowded on Saturday morning, but the line was not too bad -- we waited for 15-20 minutes to get seated.

    Molly L.

    We came here on a weekend just before 9 am but there was already a line. The parking lot was also full so we had to park a few blocks nearby and it was sort of a trek to walk there. There was a 15-minute wait for a 2-person table but we opted for seats at the bar counter where there was no wait. Our waiter was kind and helpful. But the food was just okay. My partner got the French toast with the Portuguese sausage but the sausage was overcooked and on the tougher side. The avocado toast was very surprising because it was simply avocado on toast with no seasoning or shreddings on top. It was not what I expected and neither did it taste good. The side of mixed fruit was nice though. Overall, it was $40 for our food plus tip, so it's more on the pricey side and for what we got, I'm not sure we would come back and if we did, we would definitely try something else.

    Patrick M.

    When my son has swimming on Sundays at USC, this is a spot that we like to stop for breakfast. The service is quick, the food is good, and the prices are reasonable enough in todays expensive restaurant scene. The pancakes are my favorite, so I would definitely recommend those. The potatoes sound great, but they seem to not be executed to perfection. I think that they may need more seasoning or something. Sausages are also quite good. Overall a nice quick breakfast, but parking is a bit tough. There are only a few spots in the complex, but there is also a tire center next store that is closed on Sundays. If they are closed, I was told that it is OK to park there, so that is what we did. It was not a problem. Very casual atmosphere, open kitchen, good food, and quick service. What else could you want for a fast Sunday breakfast!

    eat your veggie omelette
    Roxanne C.

    i thought this meal was very underwhelming. i ordered the eat your veggie omelette. i don't like it when the ingredients aren't incorporated into the egg because then it's just flat eggs wrapped around veggies. also, the eggs were rubbery. i thought the potatoes were just okay, nothing special. service was great. we were seated right away and food came out fast. there's a small parking lot which is a huge plus. i won't be coming back though.

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    What's the wait time like on busy days?

    Wait time during the weekdays in the morning is minimal depending on the size of the party During… Read more

    This place is really small, but any chance they're doing outside dining?

    Yes. We sat outside in their patio this weekend.

    Are they open for dine in?

    Yes they are opened for dine-in

    Open for pick up during quarantine?

    Yes, they posted it on their Facebook page. Their hours are 7am-1:15pm on weekdays and 8am-2pm on weekends.

    Is the Tree Hugger vegan? Reviews says it's the vegan option but the menu doesn't indicate it's vegan.

    No it is not vegan

    Is it hard to park on a weekday?

    It is a tight parking lot !!! So I would think maybe

    What's the largest group you can seat?

    The largest group i've seen is about 6-8. And if you're going to go in a group I'd suggest getting there early or 1 hour prior to closing so you don't wait so long. I typically wait anywhere from 30min - 1hr when I go between 9:00am - 11:00am for 2… Read more

    Does anyone know what the pancake of the month is for July? Every single time I have called for the last few years they have never once answered.

    Can you order takeout over the phone?

    Yes you can. (213) 748-4565

    Approximate wait time on a sunday around 11-1130am?

    Up to 45 minutes.

    Can we do reservations?

    I do not believe so. They do not do take out orders on weekends.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Hi Claudia Dogs are not allowed, unless they are Service Dogs 🐶 ...… Read more

    Why does it say its closed Mon- Sun?

    They were closed last week for summer vacation. Maybe they haven't taken the status down from yelp.

    Does this place have gluten free options / a separate cooking area for it? I have a friend with a gluten allergy.

    No everything is cooked on one grill

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