Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Janet's Cafe and Deli

    4.3 (709 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

    Janet's Cafe and Deli Photos

    Business Info

    JANET'S CAFE AND DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Janet's Cafe and Deli

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Visit March 2026: Side bacon and eggs
    Jeff R.

    Visit March 2026 Recommended by my brother-in-law who had picked me up at Fix Auto Santee (see that review if you need a body shop). Janet's has a small town diner vibe. Walk in, cheerfully greeted from across the counter, pointed to a table to sit. It was morning so breakfast menu. I zeroed in on Granola French Toast and made it a "combo" adding on bacon and eggs. The bacon and eggs tbh were nothing special but dang that Granola French Toast was so good. Thick slices of bread and the granola crust added to the texture. It was already sweet so I didn't need to add anything else like syrup. Got a cold brew which was good. Place was clean and at the time of visit not too busy. I enjoyed that they greeted a couple of elderly regulars by name. They have a display case loaded with muffins, pies, and pastries to choose from as well. A good stop in the area

    All star salsa, homemade!
    Peter T.

    Janet's wipes all competing local competition out of the water. The Trails, Jimmys, Brothers, Pattys, all of them are maybe 2 stars compared to this 5 star. The best parts are food quality and hospitality. It's hispanically owned and operated in Santee. This is a power move and they are successful on every level. I rate breakfast on all the tiny pieces. How is the quality of their sausage, the mushrooms, the avocado. These smaller items add to the big picture. All of them were perfect. The custom omelette I ordered had 3/5 of the items and the owner said he'd double up on the avocado and mushrooms. Yes please! The interior of the restaurant is smaller but quant. The bathroom, while the hallway looks rugged is nice. Nicer than the trails! We live in Del Cerro so this is a bit far for us but when we hit Santee (now referred to as Mission Valley 2) we will stop here for breakfast if we can. Highly recommend.

    Crystal M.

    The service at Janet's is always great. Came in for something small, but got a huge serving! The food is so comforting and comes out quickly. I was able to get seating outside which I love. I would recommend coming here because it's one of the good breakfast spot! They even have a couple seats outside in the front. Very cute!

    Shirley F.

    Food is prepared good and is delicious. Onion rings are great. Service with a smile. Ambience is cafe style a little loud at times they are very busy.

    Massive cinnamon roll to go with
    Alma M.

    I was searching for a restaurant that allowed pets since I am a new puppy owner and was not near my home. I am so glad I found this place. They welcome pets in their big back patio which is conveniently near the restroom and has a side gate in case you need to take your pet out for a quick walk. Service was great and the food was very delicious. They serve big portions. Their ranch dressing is one of the best I've ever had. I also ordered their cinnamon roll which is massive and shareable. They are a little pricey but I would definitely come back.

    Asparagus omelette with fruit and cranberry muffin, mimosa
    linda h.

    We brought our pup to Janet's for breakfast. From the minute we checked in the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We had veggie omelettes that were delicious and I had a cranberry muffin that was divine. We will definitely be back!

    Country Omelet - Smoked Bacon, Cheese, I added Ham, smothered in gravy with a side of hash browns.
    Zach J.

    My wife, child and myself visited here for breakfast this morning. We love to sit in the back patio area whenever we come, there is adequate shade and air flow to keep cool on warmer days. Shortly after being seated a nice waitress brought a plate of fruit for our daughter to enjoy while we decided what to order. My wife ordered the kids ham and cheese omelet with an everything bagel and cream cheese, they were able to replace the toast that comes with the omelet with the everything bagel so we did not occur an additional charge. I ordered the country omelet which comes with smoked bacon and cheese and is smothered in gravy, for an additional $0.50 I added ham to it. My omelet came with a side of hash browns and 2 fluffy pancakes. Overall the food was delicious, the only side not was it was heavy on the salty side. I enjoy saltiness but others would definitely consider this too salty. Still the food was great, prices are decent and service was immaculate. Definitely recommended this family friendly diner and when done you can enjoy a nice walk at Mast Park right next door!

    Sausage links, pecan waffles, strawberry waffles

    See all

    Photo of Ron R.
    35
    104
    23

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    4 months ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Peter T.
    488
    1319
    1344

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kay T.
    0
    10
    3

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean S.
    7
    24
    11

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shirley F.
    297
    448
    3530

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bj K.
    53
    56
    4

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Two days in a row food was great. Drove all the way from Yuma.Good food and people will back from Arizona.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shay H.
    0
    29
    12

    5 months ago

    Came for lunch today and it was very good, the ladies are so very kind. Got muffins to go

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Good home cooking in a very comfortable environment! Great breakfast and lunch. I don't know if they are open for dinner.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sergio D.
    187
    52
    47

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim M.
    6
    368
    28

    11 months ago

    Great Service and food. I tried the Ruben on Rye. Excellent sandwich. Good vibes here.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Fantastic food and very friendly staff. Very diverse menu and affordable prices. Will definitely come again

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steven G.
    31
    17
    61

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    What's not to like. Great service, food and atmosphere. Don't forget the pies! You can't go wrong on the menu. A must try.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of nikki
    0
    26
    6

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gilberto L.
    50
    109
    394

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 18

    Janet's Cafe and Deli Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Janet's Cafe and Deli

    Can adults order from the kids' menu? Is there an age limit?

    Dont think so

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for New American 110,681 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Junction 52 Bar & Grill

    Junction 52 Bar & Grill

    3.6
    (306 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    This bar and grill does not disappoint! Their food is consistently good, and the menu is diverse…read moreand pretty on trend. (This is literally the only place I've found that has carajillos on the menu.) Brussels sprouts are crisp but not greasy. I ordered a side of gyros and got a decent-sized portion. My hubby ordered a meat-free pizza for Lent, and was still happy with it. (They have gf and cauliflower crusts too, so !) We have both decided that this is the place for pizza in Santee. The weather is perfect in the spring for outdoor dining. There are shades for privacy since the restaurant's got grocery store traffic. The throwback rock music suits the establishment, and isn't too loud if you want a good convo. There are also lots of TVs both inside and out. Today's server, Lizzy, was so amazing! Super attentive, patient with questions, and quick to offer refills. And so relaxed and cheerful for a Friday afternoon! Thanks for a really nice dining experience, Lizzy!

    Nah man, we don't need to return to Junction 52. It just wasn't very good. The price point didn't…read morehit either. We were seated on the patio. The NFL Wildcard game was on all the TVs, so that was a plus. We started with drinks. A pint of Buenaveza was $7, which is relatively normal pricing. But 9 bucks for a pint of Ashland Seltzer is crazy. 2 Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sliders $16 Pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, house sauce and shoestring fries. They were decent, but not even remotely spicy. Chicken was cooked well with crunchy exterior and not dried out inside. Zero spice. If anything, the sauce on them was sweet. 2 Double Double Wagyu Beef Sliders $18 American cheese (subbed pepper jack), grilled onions, house sauce and shoestring fries. Inedible. Two overcooked hockey pucks in a bun. Two bites were all I could stomach. 18 bucks for burnt burgers. The fries were good and plentiful. I appreciated the pickle wedge. Service was sluggish at best. At one point we had to flag down a different server and ask to have ours return. We had been waiting, with empty drink glasses, to order our meals. She was friendly enough, just not very attentive. Nah, don't need to return.

    Photos
    Taco Tuesday
    Taco Tuesday
    Boneless Wings
    Boneless Wings
    Spiced Apple Cider Crush

    See all

    Spiced Apple Cider Crush
    The Oaks Bar & Grill

    The Oaks Bar & Grill

    3.6
    (98 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Honestly the potato skins were the best ones I have had in a long while. So good that I can forgive…read morethe bartender for forgetting to input part of our order. The restaurant was very busy because of Bingo night. I felt like the bartender was having to do too many things at once. I felt bad for him honestly. We sat at the bar so it felt a bit stressful to watch him run around behind the bar. Hope he is able to get some help on a busier night like that night. All in all, I would go back. Nice to know I have a restaurant nearby that has the best potato skins on their happy hour menu.

    It had been quite a while since we caught Sunday football at The Oaks Bar & Grill…read more We had friends visiting from out of town and we were meeting a large group of mutual friends. The Oaks proved to be the perfect venue. When we arrived, the group had commandeered several tables in the dining room. Becky and I bellied up the adjacent large horseshoe shaped bar. The TVs were all tuned to various NFL games. A group of Steelers fans were in the dining room next to our group watching and cheering their team on a giant TV. Becky and I wanted to watch the Seahawks. Mike, Director of the Carlton Oaks Country Club, was happy to put it on one of the many TVs for us. We wanted a snack, so we ordered the Potato Skins. Potato halves filled with cheese, bacon bits and chives. They are cut lengthwise in half for easier dipping and eating. Served with ranch and sour cream for dipping. Bottles of Tapatio, Tabasco and Cholula were provided if you wanted to spice it up. They were quite tasty and the perfect portion size. Price was right too! Because of the acoustics, the dining room can get a little loud. If you just want to chill and take in the view, step outside to the patio. Great views of the golf course. Service at the bar was friendly and on point. The large groups in the dining room were being well taken care of as well.

    Photos
    Beers on tap
    Beers on tap
    Happy Spring Roll $6
    Happy Spring Roll $6
    Happy hour food

    See all

    Happy hour food
    Public House 131

    Public House 131

    4.0
    (472 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$
    Sports on TV
    Catering service

    We were visiting from out of town, and Public House was a few miles from our hotel. My son wanted…read morea good burger and Yelp suggested that they had a good burger. They have a great burger! We got the house burger and the smash burger. My wife got the chicken salad. We also had the artichoke appetizer. In addition to the burgers being great, the fries were amazing too. You can get other sides too - which I'm sure are just as good. The server was spectacular, keeping glasses full, food coming and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is on our list to stop in the next time we're in the area for sure! It's worth a drive out of your way - it's that good!

    I stopped in tonight right after practice closeby and chose this spot because I knew the USA vs…read moreTurkey game was on tonight and getting close to the end and this spot was a quick drive over. They have a nice bar area and service was impeccable. Megan, I think, was her name. Many of the patrons here knew her by her first name and seems this place is where locals go. She was on point on everything, best server ever! TVS were all tuned into FIFA so that was great. I ordered a burger and fries ($19) and this came out in a timely fashion. I also had a Luguna wheat beer ($9). Beer wss good and burger was typical, but the bun was more dry than I like. Plenty of parking outside and the place was very open spacious. I'd come back again, but would wanna try something else than the burger and maybe come back for HH as prices were on the higher side.

    Photos
    Farm Burger
    Farm Burger
    Variety of beers on tap with 5 rotating taps
    Variety of beers on tap with 5 rotating taps
    Artichoke

    See all

    Artichoke
    Jimmy's of Santee

    Jimmy's of Santee

    3.4
    (498 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Jimmy's Breakfast Place is hands down one of the best breakfast spots I've been to. The food was…read moreabsolutely incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every dish that came out was hot, well-presented, and tasted like it was made with real care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. What really stood out to me was how clean the entire place is. From the tables to the floors to the restrooms, everything was spotless. That alone makes a huge difference when you're enjoying a meal. And the service? Top tier. Lupita went above and beyond. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. She made sure everything was perfect, checked on us at just the right times, and had such a positive attitude that it elevated the whole experience. Great food, clean environment, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be coming back -- and asking for Lupita again. Highly recommend.

    First time here. Wheelchair accessible. Had to flag down a server to seat us from the lobby. Clean…read morespace. Decent menu options. I chose the ruben sandwich because I didn't trust the monte cristo description of being Grilled and not battered and deep fried as it should be. Jimmy's does have a good selection of pies and desserts. Cherry pie, Cheesecake, carrot cake, pecan pie. Our order, 2 pepsis, 1 burger, 1 reuben and 2 cherry pies for lunch came to $78 w tip. Our server Jose A. was very good but the sodas were $4.69 EACH. As adults, I think we all know now that soda costs Pennies for a business. If our bill had been $25 less we might go back....but It was NOT worth $80.

    Photos
    Jimmy's of Santee
    Broasted chicken
    Broasted chicken
    Jimmy's of Santee

    See all

    Janet's Cafe and Deli - newamerican - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...