I have not been here in 20yrs (moved away) and visiting in town now so decided I had to come here.. The place is still the same, great vibe, excellent service and the food/recipe has not changed which is awesome. You still get your $ worth in food and I have yet to see the bottom of my coffee cup which, to me, means they pay attention to what is going on with the customers/tables. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. This is a staple is the valley just like Miners is (my next have to hit place while here). read more

Jean's Cottage Inn - Biscuits and sausage gravy with potatoes plus sausage patty. - American Near Me - Union Gap, Washington

There breakfast would have been great. Eggs and breakfast meats great. But it's ruined by there hash browns. There is absolutely no flavor to them. Which ruins the rest of the meal. I even ask the waitress to cook them in bacon grease per how bland they were, ruined the rest of the meal. She suggested put salt and pepper, it didn't help. What sad is they look great, but all it takes is one bite and the rest of the meal is ruined. I won't go back, because their set on their own ways and won't change. Sorry I had to give this review read more

We came for breakfast. If I could give this place more than five stars, I absolutely would! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere is so warm and cozy. You can tell the staff truly care about the experience they provide. And the food... WOW. Everything was so yummy! You can taste the quality in every bite. It's rare to find a spot these days that nails both incredible food and top tier service, but this place does it effortlessly. I highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing experience! read more

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We went to Jean's Cottage in Union Gap Wa. As we was there in town. The chicken fried steak was very good and the gravy was pretty awesome and the baked potato loaded was cooked to perfection. I literally have no complaints about this place. We were told with Texas Roadhouse moving into town they were struggling to keep the doors open. I myself will support a local business that's been there for years over a chain. To everyone out there if you're in the union gap area head over to Jean's Cottage and try their food out and support the local business over a chain. read more

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I've always heard good things about Jean's and it had been decades since I've eaten there. We stopped in for breakfast and I had the steak tips breakfast. I'll start with the good things of this meal. It was hardly no wait to place the order and receive our food. Eggs, hashbrowns, toast were great. The issue was the steak that was way overcooked. This was a thin steak so probably cooked real fast, so dousing it with A-1 helped me take it down. Missed the mark on the melting in my mouth, so a 1out of 5 for the steak. All the other meals were good. Might want to take note from Mels diner on steak tips, they are the best I've ever had. read more

Walking into Jean's is like walking into a friend's home. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Not to mention that everything I have eaten there is over the TOP!! Thank you for keeping up the traditions that were started so long ago. Great Place to have a GREAT meal!!!! read more

The place was packed at lunchtime. Met some friends, luckily found a table and the waitress was right there with menus and water. Soon returned to take our order and next thing you know the food arrives. Tasty too. Had a great time read more

Wow! Best American diner breakfast I've had in a long time!!! I had the biscuits and gravy special with sausage gravy over scrambled eggs on top of biscuits with a side of hashbrowns. First, the sausage gravy was so flavorful with huge chunks of sausage. Second, the eggs were fluffy and piled high on the biscuit. Third, the biscuit was so fluffy and soft. Fourth, the hashbrowns were the best I've ever had. They were crispy, but then fluffed up and tossed. I had a huge plate of food for 11.99. I even saved a portion of it and ate it two days later. It was still so good. My partner got the chicken fried steak and ate every crumb of his plate. We ordered a side of bacon, not knowing it is the best bacon, because it is thick cut and deep fried. I really wanted the homemade cinnamon roll for 4.99. It was the size of a plate. It looked so good. Our service was so friendly and sweet. The place was bustling and diverse. Next time we are in town that is going to be the breakfast stop! Great price point, great service, great food, you feel like you're in the heart of America. The only problem is the owner appears to be a 49ers fan lol but respect is due where it is deserved. Thank you! read more

First time having breakfast at Jean's Cottage Inn and it was amazing. I love a good chicken fried steak and a really good one is hard to find. That said, this is my new favorite place for chicken fried steak! Asked for the gravy to be on the biscuit and it was delightful. The biscuit was light and fluffy and the gravy perfectly seasoned. Hope to try biscuits with sausage gravy in the future ! The service is consistently warm, welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended! read more

Had 13 oz ribeye, it was so tough to chew. When I was a student at YVCC back in 2008 and 2009, I used to come here. Yes, it was a long time ago, 13oz ribeye was I think less than $15. The meat was tender back then. Now in 2025, the price has come up $29 amd the meat has become so tough. I guess our life has become so tough to live as well. Anyway, if you want to gain muscle on your mandible, go ahead order ribeye. It will do it! read more

This is a place that we've been driving by since I was five years old, but until recently we'd never stopped by. Union gap ran a Burger Week recently and we finally stopped in - winning! The place is the quintessential mom and pop shop alone the main drag on Union Gap. We ordered a couple burgers to go and these were total beef barges! Like, huge - big enough that it effectively required two hands. The pepper jack bacon burger was amazingly good and the double bacon cheeseburger was quite brilliant! The fries were solid, though less mind blowing than the burgers. They were a good price for the size and a couple were perfect for feeding two adults and three kids. Bravo Jeans! We'll be back before long! read more

Jean's Cottage Inn - a hand holding a sandwich - American Near Me - Union Gap, Washington

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Food awesome. Service awesome. Ambiance clean but very dated, buuuuuut the food and service are awesome. read more

Been way too many years since I visited this spot. Had a great lunch today- grilled turkey and Swiss cheese, my friend had a bacon cheeseburger! Our waitress was so friendly too! Plan to be back soon! read more

Been wanting to try this place since I moved to Yakima drove part it many times. They have steaks available on a sign on the building. Went there today it was my. Birthday and my wife wanted to take me somewhere. So I chose this place. Decor is fifties inn. Doesn't matter to me long as the food is good. I ordered the Tbone my wife ordered the Ribeye. My steak ranged from medium to medium well. The Ny side was a tuff . The loaded baked potato I got could have been done slightly longer it was just under cooked. The steak was cooked on a flattop which is horrible way to cook a steak. Kinda steams it if the flattop it not fricken blazing hot. The navy bean soup was pretty good. And the waitress knew it was my birthday. She drops a brownie in front of me and dryly say happy birthday. She could have been more attentive. Had to ask for more ice tea. Normally long as you keep my tea filled and check back little after I get my food just to make sure it's good I'm happy. You don't have to dote over me. read more

I can't say enough good about this place!!! Our family had history eating there over 50 years ago. Special place where my husband asked my Fad for my hand in marriage . Now today 49 years later we met up with my brother for lunch. Service was top rate and food exceptionally good !!My brother thought it was better than he remembered. Such very fond memories of one of my Dad's favorite places to eat. Lost my father to cancer over 35 years ago , but, he would enjoy a steak between chemo treatments as soon as his taste returned. Thanks for everything Ken and DonnaHawkins read more

For us it was an amazing lunch for the cattle it was Armageddon. Huge steaks and delicious sides. Just what you'd expect from an old school steak joint with the wood panel walls and the decor that hasn't changed since the 70's. Will eat here everytime I'm in Yakima and nobodies changing my mind read more

Fabulous, old-time steak house and cafe. Great food and service with a smile. The 1/2 pound pepper Jack bacon burger is to die for. We loved this place and will return! read more

Jean's Cottage Inn - 1/2 pound pepper Jack burger and cheese burger with fries. Prawns on the side. Yum! - American Near Me - Union Gap, Washington

Great family owned business. Food is delicious and has been a constant in the community for many years. Go to Jean's Cottage Inn for delicious food, fair price and exceptional service! read more

Great service- Great Food- Great people Steak and eggs to die for! You cannot go wrong eating anything here! The people make you feel welcome and always friendly! Like family! read more

Great steaks good food really good service always had a good ribeye. Truly, a working man's steakhouse. And always clean.

My boyfriend and I have always loved a good lunch from Jeans Cottage in. Our favorite is when we walk through the door to see the T-bone special on the board. Excellent steak served with a nice hot bowl of soup or salad and my favorite side is the loaded baked potato. MOUTH. WATERING. Atmosphere is welcoming for all ages. The staff are kind and have a great sense of humor. Not once have I come here and been disappointed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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The management sucks. I used to just walk thru the parking lot to get to work and the owner/manager told me not to walk through there anymore. No reason, just being a jerk. We used to eat there but no more. Why would you be mean to someone just walking through your parking lot, especially a customer? read more

The only place in town to have a steak. Totally awesome service, prices, portions and food. Don't hesitate to go there if you have never been. read more

If you know it...you know. If you don't, try it and you'll see, great brekky and lunch! Check them out!

My opinion the food is simply average but I know they have been in business for ever and know a ton of people who really like it.

One of our family's favorite restaurants. Everything I've tried has been delicious and the kids love it. They easily accommodate splitting plates for our little sand the wait staff if top notch. Best burgers in town too, the lunch special rocks. read more

Jean's Cottage Inn - Wow. - American Near Me - Union Gap, Washington

This restaurant has wonderful food tastes delicious and would recommend coming here. The service was really quick and nice to my family and I. The food was really salty though. read more

The food is good, the environment is definitely a cafe, quaint and hometown feeling, and the prices are great!! Be prepared if u have a service dog to be sure and clearly articulate what service your dog provides! Remember there are lots of people who take advantage of the system, and leave the place no option but to ask. Overall it was a good dinner! read more

The only thing better than the food are the people!! The food is fantastic, fresh, well seasoned, served hot and as ordered! The owners, Kristie and Alan have an incredible way of interacting with their customers. They remember everyone, are always respectful, concerned and make certain everyone is welcomed and thanked for their business. The examples they set are carried out through their staff, also. It is a real joy to watch the staff work together, jump in to help each other whenever/wherever needed. They are always respectful. The bottom line is: THIS is the best place in the entire valley. You will get unbelievably great food, service that is unsurpassed ~ and the prices are so reasonable, you won't believe it!!!! Thank you so very much, Kristine, Alan an staff!! You are the best ever!! read more

Love the food here love the real hash browns and gravy and the steaks are the best I would recommend them always

I have been eating at this restaurant since i was a kid i recently went there with my famly the waiter and the owner harassed us because my son has Autism i told them that i was sorry he was being to loud but there was not much i can do so then they told us to leave while we were eating and the owner gave the middle finger to my wife if you have children with any kind of A.D.D. or Autism do not go to this place they will treat you like a Terrorist read more

Food is just OKAY, but the service is horrible from the waitress Ashley. I won't go into much detail, but I hope she never is a waitress at my table again. read more

Like a kids table in the basement of your Grandma's house. Frozen french fries! Oh how hard is it to do fresh fries and chips ? Tacky decor. Under seasoned dishes. In my opinion they live on past reputation alone. A do not repeat in my book. read more

Americana, baby! Got taken here by the inlaws while we were in town. They enjoy the cheap steaks. Highlights: Decor - bitchin' 70's look. You could spend a fortune trying to duplicate this wood paneling and diner decor. Cool. Cheap freakin' prices. I think my cheeseburger, fries, and soda was like $7 (which is like $5 bucks cheaper than overpriced Miner's). Downside: Quality is pretty standard cafe fare. Not bad, not great. Who doesn't love a greasy spoon every now and again? read more

This is the kind of place you take your grandma. I liked the old school atmosphere but the food was only so-so. I did have good service and the place is a pretty good value. read more

If you want the best steak there is in Yakima Valley, Jean's is it. The staff goes well above and beyond the call of duty. Any meal you order is outstanding, you can tell they take pride and joy in what they do. The value is well above the price of some other steakhouses that you have to pay for, and the steaks are no bigger than a 50 cent piece. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out on the best steaks in the valley. And remember if you have to wait, you're waiting for the best of the best. Courtesy of Brent. read more

Great little family-owned restaurant. Standard American fare; they figured out what they wanted to do and how to do it well, and have stuck to it for decades. Good steak, friendly service; reminded me of family diners in small towns down south. I will be back, for sure. read more

Absolute love this place! Been going for a few years. Never been disappointed. Plus they make their own ranch! Good prices and friendly faces :) read more

Jean's Cottage Inn - So amazing - American Near Me - Union Gap, Washington

Great steak, great price! Shoestring fries are also very good. Was not disappointed and will go back for breakfast soon.

If you are looking for empty carbs you have come to the right place! Mediocre food at best. I have no idea why this place is so crowded. I had a hamburger and will most likely not come back read more