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    Joe Schmoe's

    3.9 (918 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dari P.

    This restaurant is located on the corner of 2 Main Streets. The music playing is classic rock, and all the songs are good ones. You order at the counter. Dann was working there and was very friendly and helpful. I ordered a chicken sandwich and a drink. There is a drink machine so you can get anything you want. I got Coke Zero of course. I got chicken and cheddar cheese and lettuce and tomato and a bit of mayo on a bun. It was served hot off the grill and very tasty. It was also very filling and pretty healthy because it wasn't fried.

    Hot chicken sliders
    Michele M.

    I have enjoyed almost everything that I have tried here. Their Nashville hot chicken is delicious but it is spicy. Even the mild is spicy. They also have crinkle cut fries which is always a plus in my book. I recently tried their hand dipped corn dog. It was good but I wish it was a little more crispy on the outside. My family really likes their burgers but I have only tried a bite of theirs and it was pretty good. They serve bbq now so I would like to try that next. Service here is always nice and friendly.

    Bbq bacon cheese burger of my dreams
    Jessica M.

    Moved to the area a few months ago and have frequented this establishment, my dad recommended JS and I'm glad he did! So far everything I've had here I've enjoyed. Service here is great, prompt, kind folks behind the counter. I've yet to try to the bbq but it's on my list! The bbq bacon cheese burger is wild it has coleslaw bacon, bbq sauce & and onion rings. I had it after an 18 mile run not long ago, best thing I ever had in my life. With a mug of root beer on the side. *chefs kiss* I came back 2 days later for the burger, it was memorable. The corn dog here is tasty! The hot chicken sandwich will win me over every time. Made to order, fresh ingredients. The crinkle cut chili cheese fries are a big fat YES. The custard sundaes are a slice of haven, or should I say pie because it's loaded with layers of creamy custard, pie filling, and pie crust pieces. Truly delightful! Anyway, come eat here! The games are always on, the place is well maintained, the service is good, overall a good spot to visit.

    LA Street dog
    Ernesto M.

    If you want a good old American spot, Joes Schmoes is for you. From hot dogs to chili cheese burgers and spicy chicken sandwiches, nothing will disappoint. If you like fries on the crispy end, ask for crinkle cut, there are a lot of potato options from fries to tots so be sure you check it out. Service is friendly and quick, food is brought to your table. seating is accommodating for 2-8 people but consider this a place to sit down for a quick bite during your lunch break. Edit- Took some coworkers back today, everyone loved their food, unfortunately my coworker's spicy sandwich (Cluckin Hot) was not spicy at all but he still really enjoyed it.

    Denise M.

    Found this little Cypress gem after a quick search for "good hamburger near me." I knew it was a place you order at the counter and did not expect it to be as big and cute as it is. You walk into the area with the ordering counter, and there are large menus on the wall behind the registers. They were super friendly and pretty quick. Put in your order and you'll get a number for your table. They'll bring your food out when it's ready. If to the side is a dining room with several TV's playing sports with some banquettes and booths. Beyond that is another dining room with some awesome Nashville themed decor. There is exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and garage door windows. This place has a big menu with burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, corndogs, and the list goes on. The kicker is that they are cheap!!! A cheeseburger is only $6.95, or $12.95 for a combo. We ordered three cheeseburgers combos, two with fries and one with house made potato chips. We also got a corndog with coleslaw. None were earth shattering, but they were good, especially for the price. Seeing that this place is literally around the corner from my father in laws house, I can see us returning often.

    Bacon cheeseburger with brisket patty
    Suzanne S.

    They glow up is real at Joes. The decor and all the tvs make it feel so cozy. The food was already good and now they have bbq stuff to amp it up! Sooo good. Dont walk to fast past the specials out front. Thank you for a great food and being consistent!

    It's 'cause my body doesn't stop me  Reese's Peanut Butter Concrete from #JoeSchmoes
    Mojo S.

    Honestly, I was all prepared to give this joint a 3. The chili cheese dog combo, while above average, wasn't super impressive. The chili was a little thin, which I don't mind if it isn't super chunky, but this one felt more like sloppy joe sauce rather than a proper chili. Also, the flavor wasn't really punching me in the face either. The bun was rather flimsy and fell apart after two bites. The hot dog itself was alright and had a proper snap and good flavor all the way to the last bite. Another grievance I had was my meal almost took 20 minutes to get to me after ordering, even though the joint wasn't overly busy and my order was a super small and easy one compared to some of the larger parties present. The staff was nice enough and the space was pretty ample for an establishment of this size. The ambiance was good for sure. It was just the little things that kept me from saying this place was worth the forty minute drive out. I think the item that saved this food joint from a worse rating was the concrete (mixer). I've been a fan of the sweet treat since my first trip to Minnesota and Culver's all those years ago. Indeed, a big reason I wanted to come to Joe Schmoe's was their concretes are so highly regarded it seems. My Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Concrete was sublime. Thick, rich, creamy, big chonky bits of the peanut butter cups, and just a divine mess of sweetness--I couldn't have asked for a better treat to cap off this meal. I would have this concrete a dozen more times, a thousand more times even. It was why the gods bestowed frozen custard upon us lowly mortals in the first place. It was our destiny to finally achieve this level of dessert/snack satisfaction. And if we have to get through a perfectly average meal to get to this ultimate reward, then so be it.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    B N.

    Update: Went here yesterday for lunch and they have updated/rebranded themselves as a Schmokhouse. They now offer barbecue on Thursday through Saturday from 4:00 pm until they run out. See updated menu pictures. My wife was able to order their Schmoked brisket and grilled cheese sandwich that include a small cup of tomato soup to dunk your sandwich in. The sandwich is good. My only critique is the tomato soup was was very sweet. It tasted more like marinara. I suggest tweaking it and add a little heavy cream and possibly some chicken stock. I had their bacon cheeseburger which is highly underrated. It's very good. I also had their Chicago dog which very good as well. The interior is super clean and we like their booths. It's very comfortable dining inside. The staff upon entering were very friendly and welcoming. They even thanked us upon leaving. I can't wait to come back and try their Thursday thru Saturday barbecue menu.

    Entrance 2/2/25
    Irene D.

    It looks like things are happening! Expanding the length of the place & maybe adding to their menu. An awning says "Smokehouse" as well as "Bar-B-Que" that I don't recall seeing before. Joe Schmoe's has been here for years (we were one of their first customers) offering an eclectic menu that's popular for a reason. Fun food done well. Customers order at the counter & service is efficient & friendly. The building is casual & unique & there's lots of parking spaces. It's located near Chaba, a Thai restaurant we frequent regularly but soon we'll go back to Eat At Joe's!

    Adriana A.

    This place was a hidden gem. Came for burgers and they were delicious! Cooked so well, lots of veggies in the bacon burger and meat so juicy. The ordering process with the cashier was easy and she kept us informed since it was our first time. I can see this place being busy on the weekends. BBQ only Thursday through Sunday so we have to come back for tha.

    menu april 2026
    Leilani A.

    we recently stopped by with a craving for some delicious grilled dogs and hot chicken. the service was very friendly and food came out delicious. the tater tots and crinkle cut fries were nice and crispy but I can't say the same for original fries lol. def stop by if you are in the area!

    Smoked Pastrami, Beer Brat, fried chicken, Irish fries, tater tots.

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    The food was ready on time for pickup. The food was exactly as ordered and very tasty as usual.

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    Love the food and choices! The service staff were super friendly and Juan the manager is a pro!!

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    The phone number isn't current or it's disconnected?

    Same here!

    Can you please extend the hours, at least till 9pm?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Please email Megan at info@joeschmoes.com. She is the manager and handles all inquiries. Thanks

    What kind of oil do you fry your French fries in?

    All french fries, tater tot’s, potato chips, onion rings are all cooked in canola oil. The Nashville fried chicken is fried in peanut oil.

    Did this place change ownership or management? Or maybe new chef's? The girl working denied my accusations today after having a decent meal here 4 years later.

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    4.2
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    1.2 mi
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    I work across the street from this outdoor food court and I was indecisive as to what to have for…read morelunch and decided to give this place a try. Not wanting to eat red meat, I was hoping to find a chicken sandwich on the menu (to no avail) so I decided to try their veggie burger (10.99). Fries are a la carte, but I upsized to a combo w/fries and a drink for 5.99 extra. When I received my veggie burger I noticed the "bun" was lettuce rather than a bread bun so I inquired about it and I misunderstood as I did not realize it was wrapped in lettuce. They graciously stated that they could put it on a bun for me and I stated if it is not any trouble so they promptly fulfilled my request. I received a boatload of fries and the burger was good but the patty was very mushy but I did not mind. Service is top notch and I am glad I gave this place a try. On a side note - they do offer a turkey patty as an option on their burgers.

    I don't know how they' can say known for their crispy fries, cause what I got was overcooked limp…read moreoily fries, The hamburger was pretty good even though i'm not a big fan of smash burgers and apparently they won't put onion on their burgers , the strawberry shake was excellent but I don't know how anybody could serve french fries like that and be proud of them. When they put it them the bag, you would think they'd stop and look at them think, well, I wouldn't eat that, I shouldn't serve that , but no, they just closed their eyes and put them in the bag. Places serve crap like this, and then they wonder why they don't have repeat customers. They did pretty well on two out of three but bad sad fries just ruined the whole meal. I was gonna go to In-N-Out for a late meal on a Saturday night, and then I remembered I've been wanting to try Mooyah for a while,.... but I guess it was too much to ask that anybody actually care about my french fries. I find myself confused as to why somebody would make the considerable investment in time and money to open a restaurant pand then serve french fries like that. I guess I'm just old and I remember when every hamburger stand could make delicious crispy french fries every time.

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    4.1
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    1.8 mi
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    I am excited to be here at Mustard's Chicago Style Eatery in Los Alamitos off of Katella Ave…read more Menu here is awesome for the dog lovers in all of us too many to choose from! Sorry didn't take photo of menu you gotta come here! I ordered the Windy City chili dog cause I love chili dogs and I got the Classic steam Chicago dog the best seller here without peppers though! Classic steam dog with the skin on is awesomely good! Love this one! Chili dog with the skin on is crunchy love that chili is good but kind of thick. Overall I love the food the dogs you gotta come try! My number was called right after I ordered my food maybe five minutes pretty fast huh! Thumbs high on Mustards Chicago Style Eatery!

    We used to go to Mustards all the time 40 years some ago! We used to take our son there when he…read morewas little, and for his 39th BDay he said he wanted to go there. Now mind you that's over the Brazilian Steak House and Wood Ranch I had offered. We hadn't been to Mustards in (shut) 15 years? I was worried the quality was still there. I was! And boy did they grow up. They've blown out the menu the inclusion plethora of item other than hot dogs! The BBQ ribs I had were more than acceptable. Not Wood Ranch or Sweet Lou's but enjoyable! My son said his Chicago Dogs were still second to none and my wife got a hamburger that she claims was 'OK', and my daughter in law got a chicken sandwich she really liked. So overall it was a success. You can't rate the service because there is none. You order at a window, pick it up when ready from said window, and clean up after yourself ... unless you're a jerk. I do recommend them still. New owners clearly (apparently Asian) but the were very sweet and friendly. Lots of smiles.

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    Inside seating. Clean and comfortable.
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    LJ’s Lil’ Cafe

    LJ’s Lil’ Cafe

    4.5
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    Was told about this place by a friend and had high expectations based on the pics and boy did it…read moredeliver. Runny egg burritos are where its at and the crunchy tots help to add texture. The chorizo burrito doesn't taste like chorizo at all FYI, so you may be disappointed if you're looking for that flavor. Burritos are huge, easily splitable for most people, but fat bastards like me will appreciate the gut bomb.

    This place is a hidden gem at the Home Depot in Cypress. I…read morehad the OG Burrito. First off, the thing is huge! My partner and I shared and I couldn't even finish my half- it was packed with tots, gooey cheese, egg, bacon, and sausage. The tots inside were super crispy, which shows how fresh these burritos are. We also had the Queso Tots, with the queso on the side. This place is not stingy! They gave us a great portion and the quality of the tots was top tier. They are so crispy I could hear a crunch on every single one! The queso dip is delicious, it is very creamy but also has some chunks of pepper in there which gives an amazing flavor. The salsas we tried were the Habanero and the Medium Green Chile Salsa. The green chile was good, but nothing too special. The Habanero is a must have!! It does have a kick to it, which is perfect if you love spice. The flavor doesn't overpower the burrito, but definitely enhances the whole experience. The worker who took our order at the window was very kind and helpful (it was my first time) and I can just tell that the staff prioritizes customer service. 10/10 experience!!

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