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John's Cafe

4.2 (310 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Migas
Bert F.

Yes come here for breakfast. I didn't want to waste your time. Just had Migas for breakfast and I truly enjoyed it. This is my kind of restaurant. Family owned, quaint with good food. You walk up and order and they give you a numbe. They call out your number and walk the food to your table. Coffee and utensils are self serve. Grab them and walk over to your table. If using a card don't forget to add a tip at the register. They don't ask for one.

Open face Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, green beans and Texas toast. Delicious!!!!!
Joe C.

I've been going to this diner for decades. It never disappoints. Breakfast migas, open face roast beef, burgers, everything is consistent and extremely tasty. Friendly atmosphere and service. Closed on Mondays which is sad. That's the only day that I am free to go because I'm off.

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Sarah D.

Cool place to check out. The food was good and the service was great. It's no surprise why this place is so popular!

Madeline F.

Based on yelp and google reviews, I was really excited to try this spot out. The idea of ordering first before sitting down is awesome to streamline the experience. However, after ordering we waited over 40 minutes for our food which seems excessive even with the busy hours. The staff were all super nice and helpful. The bacon was so good with the crispiness but everything else was just ok. There wasn't any seasoning on any of the food and missed that "special diner touch"

Christian G.

Came for the first time today as my girlfriend insisted we try this place out based on reviews. Was incredibly underwhelmed. I was sold on the cleanliness but nothing that really concerns me especially for a diner Food wasn't really anything to write home about nor something I couldn't best on my own which can be expected from diners but we had a significant wait time and the coffee was the most watered down - bummer it didn't pan out as the staff was all fairly friendly and helpful

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Illiana V.

Maybe it was my mistake for trying to go on a solo brunch at 11 AM on a Saturday, but John's cafe was packed. I ordered weblish chantels, and the food was pretty mid. It was pricey, and again overwhelmingly packed.

Iced Tea
Jen D.

This is a neighborhood diner that makes delicious fresh food based on your order-not pre-made. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is clean and has Dallas News articles on the wall about this Diner. The owner uses fresh food that he grows from his own backyard and you can taste the difference! The lemons he grows and uses in his iced tea are ENORMOUS! Great place to go for breakfast or lunch!

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CeCee S.

This spot has been in business over 50 years. None of the frills and pretense. It's 4 walls with a kitchen tables and people that all seem to know each other. They let the food speak for itself. You walk up to the counter, order your food, have a seat and they'll bring it out. The food was all from scratch. The biscuits were the star on my plate. Thick light and fluffy. But don't let that take anything away from that chicken fried steak! (Insert "yum" emoji). You know what, just go. Their slogan says it all "Just good food".

Absolute gem tucked away in lower Greenville! This is our second time here and the food is AMAZING! So simple yet delicious the short stack is so juicy and tasty and the biscuit is just as good! Absolutely love this place :)

Robbie T.

Very busy place. They won't let you sit at a table until after you order. They cook your food and call out your number when your meal is done. The food was under seasoned. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast combo ( the gravy tasted like cream of chicken from the can and the scrambled eggs and fried potatoes were without seasoning)the toast was toasted perfectly but they don't give you butter or jelly. Restaurant was very busy so we felt rushed. It was a one timer for us

Breakfast special
Elizabeth H.

This was everything I needed on a Saturday morning. It reminds me of the diners back home in the small town where I grew up. They are efficient, affordable, and the food was exactly what I wanted. Only telling people I really like about this amazing place.

Pancake special
Renee T.

Old school diner type cafe...no frills, but the counter employee was friendly and I'm excited to see if the food lives up to the reviews. FYI - You order at the counter before finding your seat. Food was very good. Bacon was crispy and the potatoes were well seasoned. No complaints at all and would repeat.

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Not great when it's crowded, but consistently excellent breakfast. Good prices too for its breakfast specials. Biscuits are very good.

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Subpar food. Interesting atmosphere. Diner feel. If I wanted food like that I'd make it at home for much cheaper and tastier.

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Gets busy after 8am on weekends for a reason. Good food prepared quickly. Homemade hashbrowns are a bonus.

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The service here is top notch. Really friendly. I had the breakfast special , get it with the biscuits.

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Best classic breakfast in Dallas... been going to John's since 1984 and it's been great the entire time.

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