It's not easy to find. But it's a gem! Food is hot, fresh and delicious. If you have a large appetite you've found the right place. If you're like me, you'll appreciate the smaller portion options. read more

We wanted to try somewhere other than black bear diner and after eating at Jake's Diner I'll never go back. Their staff is very sweet, patient and don't mind having a conversation with you. Their food is amazing too and portions are HUGE for a fair price. Had a wonderful experience here and definitely recommend. read more

This is the best breakfast in town for the best price HANDS DOWN. If there are negative reviews on here... ignore them. The staff are not spring chickens but they take care of you like you're their kids. The portions are MASSIVE. We never finish our food. Their chicken fried steak is to die for, and we've eaten chicken fried steak everywhere we go. The stuffed hash browns are delicious. It's always busy but worth the wait.... Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Huge breakfast! Classic dinner and homemade goodness. This is 1/2 of the biscuits and gravy's read more

Jake's Diner - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This was an amazing breakfast! I had The Stacker. Perfect. All of our dining party had different entree's, all of them were excellent'

Family of 7 visiting from the valley and picked Jakes based on all of the awesome reviews. All I can say is, they weren't wrong! There was a short wait (which is par for the course for a group of 7) but far shorter than other restaurants we'd tried. We had two dogs and the outdoor seating was perfect to accommodate them. Our server even got them ice water to help them deal with the heat! The food was really good and the portions were CRAZY big! We had multiple boxes to go and this is a family that can EAT. This may have to become a regular spot for future visits. read more

Great giant food! Really recommend if your hungry and know you will be taking home leftovers with how much you get, food is amazing and service is great all the servers are quick and kind and just lovely to be around. read more

Waited 15 minutes for a table on a Sunday...not bad. But then waited another 15 minutes for service once seated and nearly an hour for our food! We inquired with someone about the wait for our food and he said 45 min to an hour is the standard wait time for orders on a Sunday. I don't care what day it is, waiting nearly an hour for food is just not okay. Especially when it is basic diner food like eggs and hash browns. At least make customers aware of this before they're seated because knowing that, we probably would have left. Anyways, once we finally got our food it was just only okay. There was hair in one of the dishes too. Gross. Our server however was very nice and once we got service it was pretty decent despite the wait for food. Prices and portion sizes are also very reasonable. But overall, it wasn't a very good experience and we will probably never go back. read more

My husband and I are visiting from out of town. We were recommended to try this place out as we LOVE old style diners. Man, we were not disappointed. Serving sizes are HUGE, staff is friendly, and our drinks were never below half full. We will definitely be back; thank you guys! read more

Great place with great service. The 11 oz chicken fried steak is an under taking. So yummy, do not underestimate the portion sizes!

Horrible food, staff was rude and not sanitary, and I waited almost 2 hours for my food. And when speaking to management all they did was say sorry it's busy and we usually have a sign up. Sad because they have so Mandy good reviews so I don't know if that was pre Covid or what but man it's gone down horribly because both times I've gone now it's been bad. I wish I didn't have to give it a star at all :(. Worst of all this last visit was for Mother's Day. PS, Try Old St Francis breakfast it's 100000x better. read more

Amazing food great service very big servings especially for the price will definitely come back when I come to or go by Bend,OR and it's kinda hidden behind some car dealerships and a chevron station. read more

This was a great place for breakfast. Huge portions as advertised. Staff was nice and helpful. read more

Jake's Diner - Best biscuit I've ever had. The Mexicali scramble (this is the "small") was great. So much food! - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I was in the area camping and came into town to re supply. After asking several of the fine cashier's at the Safeway for a good breakfast joint, the consensus seemed to be Jake's. So my partner and I mozy on over to Jake's. We were seated quickly and got menus and drinks situated. I ordered the fried chicken Benedict and my friend got the Long Hauler. While I can't verify that they have the biggest breakfast we could each only finish half. We had to sit in the back because there was a veterans group meeting taking up the entire front of the restaurant but no biggie. Staff was friendly and the food was good. read more

not worth the wait painful to watch how many people are lined up waiting to eat. after enduring over an hour wait from the time i ordered my pancake didn't even melt my butter read more

PAY ATTENTION, I DID NOT EAT HERE. This is for those of you that want a Chicken Fried Steak for breakfast. I am not judging it I am just letting you know that it is frozen not fresh. It is an out of the way drive so this is to help those save them sometime. On the other hand the owner was very nice and forthcoming, thanks. I just read the owners comments. There was no animosity in my first post, just a fact. Not sure about the contacting me as I have received numerous replies from owners on here without any trouble. As for my rating it is flat out because this place serves a Chicken Fried Steak that is one of those massed produced Hockey Pucks you are seeing everywhere these days. I refuse to eat food that is "fake". If people are too lazy to actually cook something from scratch and would rather open a pkg from some food service company where the food is full of crap well then that is their choice. But It is my right to point that out. People who don't mind eating highly processed food will still go here, and those that prefer something made from scratch might not. Either way it is still my/their choice. I hope you do well. read more

OMG! Pancakes that I could actually use as a sleeping bag! Of all the places I eat, of all the types of food I love, home-town diners/truck-stops are my favorite. And Jake's...well...Jake's is tied for my absolute favorite place ever. Yes...that's a tall order. And yes...this is there. I'm going to add to this review from time to time as I think about it. Each time I write something, I start getting the shakes and need to head over to Jake's and take care of it. So bear with me. I have been here myself, with family, and with friends multiple times in the past 6 months. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not a single visit has left me unsatisfied or complaining about any part of the meal. Not once. Portions are HUGE! I say this like it's a good thing. It is. Sometimes it's way too much at once, and we take it home for another meal. I have learned to order their "specials" because the portions are just right for an adult. Like I ordered their Spaghetti Special a few weeks back and the bowl was larger than I have ever seen. Another patron ordered the spaghetti from the regular menu and hers was almost twice the size. Breakfast...simply awesome. Fast, fresh, and FRIGGIN' HUGE PORTIONS! I don't even know if I can elaborate more on this...it's Saturday...I'm talking about Jake's...and...well...gotta go... Oh...the place it's tied with? Hwy 29 Cafe in Napa, CA. read more

Unbelievable, my wife and I both ordered a small California Omelette. Avocado, Bacon, Cheese and Tomatoes. When it was placed on our table we questioned the small part. It was huge but delicious. We Later found out the small was a four egg omelette the large was six eggs. Not to mention hash browns and toast. Upon paying the cashier suggested we should have split the order. Very Good Advice. Don't miss this place. RV parking available too! read more

SOLID 3.5 stars. It's a diner selling diner food so it's probably never going to get more than 3.5 stars for me because it's just simple food. But they do these simple foods pretty damn well. The first time I ate here, I knew the food wasn't awe inspiring or anything to write home about but it wasn't until I finished my plate (of the special - chicken fried steak with hashbrown, eggs, and toast for $8 and change) that I realized that nothing on my plate looked or tasted bad. i finished everything. I really get off on hashbrowns, as you will soon realize from this post, and hashbrowns (HB's) are something I'm kinda wary about in diners. Usually it's just a sloppy mess. Some places won't brown them all the way so just the top is crispy but everything underneath looks raw. And if you ask for extra crispy HB's, the top will come out black, but everything underneath is still the same shit. It's just unappealing and unappetizing and gross. At Jake's, the BD and I noticed that the potatoes were browned on all sides. Nice touch (hey it's the simple things in life)! The second time, I ordered the kielbasas with eggs and extra crispy HB's and a side of biscuit. The biscuits were huge and fluffy and though not super flakey, still super duper yummy. My kielbasas weren't anything special but they hit the spot and with my over easy eggs, I wished I had some white rice to finish the whole meal off Asian style. And last but not least, Holy Fuck, the HB's were excellent!!! When ordered extra crispy, all the potato pieces seemed to separate and got their fair share of oil and heat so the whole thing just got this nice golden brown and some parts where chewier (in a good way) then others because of they way it sat on the heat with the oil but not in a greasy way, and the other parts were really crispy but not at all in a burnt bitter way... so yummy! Best part of the meal for sure! I could write a haiku about their extra crispy hashbrowns, it's sick. UPDATE*** The HBs are even good COLD! Had some leftovers and after a few hours, ate them right out of the container with the fridge door still open. No need to warm em'! WHAT THE FUCK! BD gets ham steak and eggs every single time he's here and he always says it hits the spot. His waffles are good too. Jakes is crowded on weekends but they're plenty staffed and the food actually comes out pretty quickly. It's always good service and people seem friendly, and the portions are huge. read more

Sad to say, this place is slowly running downhill..... Food is almost edible, place is dirty and staff not all that great in serving their customers. There are better breakfast places in town. read more

Delicious food with very generous portions! Everything is cooked to order, and did not disappoint. I had the stuffed french toast and my husband ate the farmer's omelet. Both were awesome and we all but licked our plates clean! We also took home a banana cream pie, which was probably the best diner pie I'd ever had. Jake's serves from their breakfast menu all day (hooray, breakfast for dinner!) but they also have sandwiches, burgers, and a few entree plates (I think I saw a chicken fried steak on their menu somewhere...). Perfect for big groups who can't agree on what to eat. Others have mentioned that the place is tricky to find, which is true - it's tucked behind the Chevron station and the liquor store on highway 20. read more

The last time I ate at Jakes was way back in 1979 when it was part of a truck stop. No more; the truck stop is gone and the restaurant is now just that. But it appears as though the cooks think they are still feeding a long haul trucker whose next meal isn't coming for about fourteen hours. I'm pretty sure that someone could have mentioned ordering a small. Not. So I ended up with a massive mountain of 'Everything' omelet. Thankfully I had the presence of mind to ask them to hold the toast. However I recommend you try the toast as it is thick and fluffy. The omelet was arguably the best I have had since 1979. There is even a woman going around to tables with children making balloon animals. It was crowded and loud with lots of families and XXL servings. Everything you want on a Sunday morning. The only thing that would have granted a fifth star was if I hadn't taken so much food in a togo container that evenutally ended up in the garbage landfill. Smaller servings equals less wasted food. read more

If you are looking for one of the weirdest experiences of your life and authentic diner food, this is the place to go. I went here at 11a.m. on a Tuesday morning and sat at the bar. The bar's chairs were brown rolling chairs from the 70's. To the left of me were a few 60-70 something men, some wearing cowboy hats and all looking like throw-backs to another time. We're talking trucker hats, suspenders, mustaches and discussions about horses and buying land. I desperately wanted to take a picture, but learned the hard way that my new phone cannot shut off it's shutter noises. The wait staff was a strange mixture of people. A lot of stuck-in-another-era hair-do's. A punk kid running the register. Regardless of what they looked like, the service was good and they all seemed to be in a pleasant mood. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. It was seriously delicious. A little heavy on the cheese, but I'm sure that's the kind of thing they're going for with the "biggest portions in central oregon" motto. The hashed browns, which I didn't realize came with it, were good, but a bit greasy. At least they were under-salted. Coffee was a little on the watery side, but it tasted pretty good for what it is. I'm sure a lot of people like it that way. I will definitely be coming back, but not too often. My doctor might complain about my cholesterol levels if I came here more than once a month. read more

If you are hungry this is the place to come, super large portions. Only bad thing is the messed up on the wait list and our 15 min wait turned into a hour. We were definitely hangry at that point. But they comp our drinks and our waitress was super sweet. read more

This was my first time here. Jake's is as good as it gets for many reasons, service, wait, seating, decor and food. Simply the best. My California Omelette was great especially with a side of biscuits and gravy. I highly recommend this otherwise hole in the wall old school diner. Ample parking, large portions, nice service, comfortable environment, high quality ingredents. read more

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Was not disappointed by Jakes, even when set up by all the 5 star reviews in Yelp. Definitely off the beaten path - you will have to drive a little to find it (well off the main road). But if you like old school diners with massive portions, you've come to the right place. Jakes is from another era, maybe the 50's or 60's. Our waitress was very nice and friendly - you'd swear her name was Flo. We ordered up a steak dinner special, a Cobb salad, an omelette, and a chicken breast dinner (w/Jack cheese and mushrooms). Everything tasted very good to excellent, and all were delivered in generous portions. Beware the 2 sizes of omelettes - the small size is 4 eggs, and the large is 6! Are you kidding me - a half dozen eggs??? I could hear my cardiologist rubbing his hands together in glee like Mr. Burns - "...eeeexxxcellentttt..." Mine came with a side of hot, fluffy pancakes that looked like a full stack anywhere else. The Cobb salad was enormous and generous with meat, cheese. The steak dinner was tasty and good sized as well. Perhaps the most disappointing thing was the little side of green beans on the entrees - kind of overcooked. Good atmosphere, friendly service, good flavors and excellent value. Bring your appetite and a portable defibrillator. This will be the only meal you will need for the day. read more

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Jakes diner is your classic "locals spot". Great service, the waitress was so personable and sweet. The food came fast, it was a gigantic portion, even when ordering the small size for my omelette. We were super happy with the service and food! Will definitely be going back. read more

Jake's doesn't take their claim to fame lightly. "Biggest Portions in Central Oregon!" heh. What I got was the "Biggest Portions since leaving the Midwest!" Don't be fooled by the menu where things sound normal. A 4 egg omelet? Yeah? so? I eat 4 egg omelette's standing on one foot.I'm a corn-fed dame from the great Midwest, bring it yo. What they DON'T mention on the menu, is that they use pterodactyl Eggs from the nearby lava pit, and that omelet can feed a family of four. This "plate" place before me was actually a "platter" with mounds and mounds of fresh goodies inside my omelet, as well as 8 spuds worth of golden hash browns. Being from a family that required you to eat everything on your plate, going to a place like Jake's is dangerous business. I kept it cool though, and have adapted more of a west coast attitude about eating. I just eat till I'm FULL, not till I'm in cardiac arrest. I only finished about half of my meal, and dumped coffee on the rest, to keep from instinct from taking over. SUPER friendly and fast service. A leetle more expensive and varied of a menu of what you might expect from a traditional greasy spoon truck stop (must cater to tourist/yuppies!) Interesting gramma/travel/memorobilia related decor. Did you know that ZZ Top likes to eat here, when in Bend? Don't forget to grab a meatloaf sized Rice Krispie treat or platter sized cinnamon bun upon leaving. They are laid everywhere, mocking you and yours that you couldn't even finish the breakfast. I grabbed one for later, and that was met with a raised eyebrow from the BF and the server who cleared my coffee laden leftovers. Okay, okay, I have had enough. Why the three stars? It's more like 3.5--- I'd much rather have smaller portions for less money. I hate wasting food, almost as much as I hate wasting money. read more

Yummy breakfast!! Real BIG BIG BIG portions... I always order the carnitas scramble. . It's my fav but the pancakes are good too.. we go here alot and the hubby and I frequently split a breakfast .. GREAT SERVICE read more

Needing a breakfast more hearty than the cheap continental that came for free with our hotel room, we hit the net and searched for Bend's best breakfast. Word had it that Jake's Diner was the answer to that call. And that's no joke. De-aaaaaaaaamn this place is the answer for all your breakfast needs. And bring a BIG appetite, too, because the offerings are fresh, flavorful and very, very plentiful. My husband had Jake's Long Hauler... a bit of everything for breakfast. It was all good; the eggs were cooked perfectly; my husband always asks for over HARD and they hit them perfectly; still fresh and flavorful but definitely no runny yolks! The star of the show were the pancakes. WOW. HUGE. They really should warn you... HUGE. Times two. All the butter and syrup ypu can handle. And t's cute how they punch a little hole in the center to sit your cup of syrup, leaving two little mini cakes on top. To share, of course. I had the "small" chicken fried steak. It's "only" 6 ounces. The normal portion is twice that. With a biscuit bigger than the palm of my hand and the most perfectly prepared hash browns -- seriously... brown and crisp on the outside and steamed to creamy perfection on the inside -- this is a breakfast that will wish for often! Service was homey and friendly; we overheard one woman stating she'd worked there for 16 years. The people next to us commented they'd lived in Bend some years ago, moved away, but came back and knew they had to come back to Jakes. They were happy to find it as fantastic as they had remembered it. It's not fancy... but it's damn good food! read more

Huge portions, appetizing meals, decent price, and a family-like staff. Everyone at the table ordered something different, and everyone left happy. Tons to choose from, too! As far as the breakfast goes anyway. This is good!!! I don't go to Bend often at all, but if I do go again, I wouldn't mind stopping by here again. We happened to visit on a very busy day yet the waitress was still super attentive. read more

Location update-- Jakes is no longer located on S. Hwy 97. The truck stop closed several years ago and Jakes is now located at 2210 NE Hwy 20. It's definitely OFF the beaten path. Yes, it's on Hwy 20, but it's behind the Chevron and the liquor store. You will NOT see it from the Hwy. With that said, Jakes is an institution here in Bend. The diner was part of Jake's Truck Stop at the south end of town and was popular with both the truckers and locals alike. When they closed the truck stop, Lyle & Judy Hicks relocated the diner to it's present location and no longer cater to the trucking community. Well, if they do, it can't be anything like what the days were back at the old South 97 location because there is NO room for semi's at their current facility. At any rate, Jakes has built such a loyal following from Bendites and other visitors who seek them out, that from all appearances their business seems to be thriving. Jakes is your typical diner fare with ginormous portions. And I mean GINORMOUS. You cannot possibly leave this place hungry. I am not a regular at this establishment, but have frequented it from time to time. If you go there with the mind set that this is a locals place where "everybody knows your name" you've got the right idea. Same goes for the food. It's not 5 star, but it's what you would expect from a place like this. Good stick to your ribs grub. No frills. Just lots of it and good dose of cholesterol to boot. One thing I would also like to say about Jakes is their commitment to the community and supporting our veterans and other worthwhile causes....they are always there. Giving and supporting wherever they can. Be through catering or just plain donating the food and proceeds. Lyle and Judy truly know what it means to "give back to the community". read more

Killer Diner Food! Huge portions. Delicious food. Fast service (even when they are slammed!). Friendly people to serve it to you. When friends and family visit, this place is a must to experience Bend. Huge supporters of veterans, Jake's is a staple in the community for multiple reasons. read more

Great food! Great service! Great prices for the huge portions! This is the kind of place where you go on a Sunday morning, eat, then go home and take a nap. Carb overload! Dieters beware!! read more

Jake's Diner - Chicken fried steak with there loaded hash browns - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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If you want an good time old fashion stick to your ribs breakfast. Jake's is always an option. While it may be a little hard to find, located behind a car dealership, just put it in your GPS and you'll find it. Staff is friendly and quick to serve, along with keeping your coffee cup filled. At time you might have to wait to be seated as it does get crowded. Wear loose pants and prepare to take a carbo-overload nap afterwards.......Never had a bad experience. read more

This place is a historic Bend landmark -- the best family truck stop food and the largest portions in Central Oregon. My partner and i stopped here for lunch during a conference break - the carne asada burrito was loaded with pork, veggies, olives, cheese; and enough to feed four people. Their chicken fried steak breakfast is so huge it is served on two plates. Truckers, families, bikers and country music stars stop here when they go through Bend - you will see tons of autographed photos on the walls. Their desserts are amazing, too - each piece of chocolate cream pie must weigh a pound, loaded with choc, creme, whipped cream, and choc. syrup on top. Large groups welcome. read more

Jake's Diner - Jake's carne asada - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Found this place thanks to Yelp and all the good reviews. Good food. Friendly service. Come hungry because they serve huge portions. Might ever consider sharing a plate. A little pricey but worth it. Will be going back. read more

I have been to Jakes a total of two times after people recommending it to us. The first time was way awesome on the service and the food. The second time it was really bad food and mediocre service. We had two omelettes and coffee. The omelettes were salty and cold. We could not eat much. They were served with hash browns that were bathing in some sort of yellow grease. The toast had way too much butter. I'm hoping it was a new or different cook filling in as I would like to see a local restaurant succeed. I may give it another try but not any time soon. read more

Another amazing breakfast at Jakes Diner! Hubs and I split the large Farmers omelet made with 6 eggs and stuffed with ham and other goodies AND came with 2 gigantic pancakes. We ate ALOT and still had leftovers. Service is friendly and fast. They keep the coffee refills coming too. Highly recommend Jakes- certainly was worth the drive from our resort! read more

Jake's Diner - Delicious and inexpensive breakfast at Jakes Diner! - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Great food great service best breakfast i have had in central oregon .Nothing compares to jakes