After landing in Seattle we were starving and wanted a quick bite. My girlfriend said this was one her favorite breakfast spots to take her dad. This is your typical no frills diner with quick food and service. Being in Seattle, I opted for seafood and got the classic tuna melt with a side of chowder while my girlfriend got the omelette. Nothing really stood out except that it was hearty and tasty and exactly what you want out of a diner. Solid spot for breakfast food but do expect a small wait as this place is very popular. Entrees: Tuna Melt with Clam Chowder and Omelette with Hash-browns read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Tuna melt, omelette - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Your "truck stop" diner ambiance, with the classic diner menu. The establishment isn't a bad place to get a meal, but nothing left me setting up another visit. The food was prepared exactly how we ordered it, and came out pretty quickly... an that was the last we saw of the waiter for the majority of the meal. Again, I will mention what we ordered was prepared as requested and was good read more

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Lil' Jon's Restaurant and Lounge is one of those places in Bellevue that's stuck around long before the high-rise towers and Californians came to play and settle here, which immediately makes this a win. There's something to be said about those classic businesses still intact in an ever-growing Bellevue, including Lil' Jon's. I can't believe it took me so long to make my way here, but actually, I can believe it since I hardly ever go out for breakfast, which this place primarily is known for - classic breakfast entrees. Sure, they have a lunch menu of sandwiches, soups and salads, but breakfast is what you come here for. My friends and I went to Lil' Jon's for breakfast on a Sunday morning and yes, the place was packed, especially since it was a few days after Christmas, so everyone was in town. For the four of us, we waited for about half an hour, which we didn't mind. They do have seats/a waiting area by the entrance. I ordered the biscuits and gravy dish and we all shared the cinnamon roll. We heard the cinnamon rolls are a must-try, and quite honestly, I think you can skip out on this. We were told when we ordered one around the late morning that we were taking one of the last ones as they sell out of these babies, so maybe that's why the cinnamon roll wasn't all that tasty as it wasn't warm and soft. It tasted like it was sitting out for awhile, and was not easy to cut through which is surprising since it's dough. But yeah, skip the cinnamon roll. If you have to try it for yourself, note that it's massive, so is easy to share. However, my biscuits and gravy were solid. I love country gravy, which there was a good amount of, especially on top of the soft-baked biscuits. I would've preferred the sausage in the gravy to have been ground pork sausage, which is normally how this is made, but the cut-up sausage links were fine. I like that you can also get eggs however you prefer, so poached for the win! Anyway, Lil' Jon's is a staple in Bellevue that all Bellevue residents should try at least once. Come here for the unlimited amounts of drip coffee, biscuits and gravy and the friendly staff. We had fun. read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Cinnamon Roll - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Came for breakfast today and I don't think that I have ever raved about the quality of soda at Lil Jon's , just the right amount of carbonation to syrup ratio and they soda is never flat! It was busy today but as usual the service was amazing and the food was exceptional! read more

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Love love lil Jon's everything is amazing and cheap - they have a good bar also. Overall it's just good

Service was meh, had to ask twice for coffee, and only got one refill. No syrup on table, had to ask neighboring customer if we could borrow theirs. Asked for box for leftovers, server forgot to bring it with check. Waited a bit for it but had to get going (you pay at counter here so check drop-off is usually last contact with server) so leftovers got left over. Food used to be good here but this time not do much. Hash browns were greasy, even by diner standards. Ham was super salty. Fruit tasted off. "Wheat" toast looked like white bread. It's also very loud in the dining room. Most of the times we went in the past we sat in the lounge as there is usually not a wait and it's quieter in there and service good. So if I have a recommendation it's sit there, if your party is all of age. read more

Good breakfast/lunch diner. Knocked off a star because sometimes the service is meh. The food itself usually it's good but not anything crazy mind-blowing good. I usually get a classic egg breakfast or biscuits and gravy. One thing you must order if you come here is the cinnamon roll. It's a HUGE cinnamon roll with a creamy warm cream cheese frosting. Definitely worth ordering. It's so big usually I only eat part of it and have enough for leftover ! The weekends can get busy in the morning as it's right next to a church and it seems to be a popular place for locals as well. read more

Staff have all changed! We'd been coming here for years with the family but after the fire it seems a lot has changed. We had a very inept server and terrible pancakes (not just once but twice!) before we stopped coming here. Like rubbery pancakes worse than anything I've managed to make at home. Fast forward to now, I came recently again at the suggestion of a friend. Basically the ambiance is unchanged with the same family diner feel, very loud and bustling especially near the kitchen, casual but great atmosphere. Menu also completely unchanged. Food is so-so which is why it is getting three stars. Service was also still just okay. Neither warm/friendly, nor particularly helpful in contrast to what this place used to be. They came by to fill our coffee once and never offered to refill waters in the whole 60+ min we were there. It honestly felt like we were more of a nuisance for existing there and that they were just trying to move us through, rather than host us. Unfortunate, but that's my honest opinion. read more

My new favorite brunch spot, and it's only a few minutes from me! Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and got greeted and seated right away. The overall ambiance was very pleasant and old school, yet very cozy. Service was excellent. Our server whose name I forgot was very friendly and warm. Checked up on us regularly and made sure we had our refills. We ordered the chicken fried steak and the eggs Benedict. The eggs Benedict was pretty solid but the chicken fried steak was probably one of the best I've ever had. Definitely coming back. read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Chicken Fried Steak, Eggs Benedict - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My favorite diner by far! Food is great, wicked fast and service is top notch. Best diner for sure

We were nearby and decided to have brunch here last weekend. The place was packed, but we were seated quickly. We ordered Vegetable Omelet, Eggs Benedict, 1/2 French Toast, side of Bacon, Coffee, and Hot Chocolate. We loved all the items we ordered, the ingredients were fresh, and everything well made and delicious. This is great breakfast served all day, we'll be back soon. read more

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The food was decent. I wish there was a little more variety or options for breakfast. I also wish there were more vegetarian or vegan options. The server was perfunctory. It's a classic diner with retro decor and it's pretty busy and noisy. It's got a fast turnover rate for tables which is great if you're in a hurry. read more

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Great spot for some comfort American foods. Love their vibe, give me one of those back to the 60-80 diner environment! They do have a bar connected to it as well. Large variety of selection on their menu. Breakfast serves all day as well. Most of their entrees comes with a soup or salad, and a side of fries, mash, or baked potato after 5pm. I got their fried clam strip, gumbo soup, and a side of mash potato. It was good. Especially the soup. Expect the fried clam were in the boarder line of burnt. Haha, good service and price for what you get! read more

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Had one of the worst experiences in my life, and I've been coming to this little Jon's for close to 25 years. Me and my fiancé stopped in for a late dinner at about 745 on a Sunday night. Our order was simple... two cokes, my fiancé ordered a French dip with cheddar cheese, I ordered the Asian chicken salad. My salad was amazing like I've had dozens of times before, my fiancé got his French dip and there was no cheese on it. So he politely told our waiter "please can you have them add cheese and melt it". The second time the sandwich came back. It had cold cheddar cheese on it. Well, my fiancé was disgusted and said " I no longer want the sandwich" I told the waiter " please go make him a new French dip sandwich with the cheese melted.".... After we waited about another 10 minutes then we heard a female waitress say " oh where is the French dip... ". WHAT? Me and my fiancé both stared at each other.....They hadn't even STARTED to make the new sandwich. So my fiancé was livid & he got up and paid for our cokes and salad, and I said to this lady" wait you haven't even started to make his French dip?"? She said no they're starting it right now and my fiancé said " I do not want it. No, don't make it " It would've been another 10 minutes And we had already waited more time than we should have for a stupid French dip sandwich. I don't know if the ownership has changed, or management has changed, but this restaurant has gone downhill and we will never eat here again.....#lostcustomer We heard the lady were walking out. Say to our waiter. Oh, it's not your fault... Well, then who's fault was it????? read more

If you are looking for a great breakfast then this is the place for you. My favorite is the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, it reminds me of my childhood growing up in Texas, but I have loved everything I have tried. Get yourself a Cinnamon Roll too, you'll thank me later. read more

The real classic diner experience. All the classics are here- lots of options to make sure you get what you want, and the diner atmosphere you could only find in a movie anymore. Service was fast and friendly. I had the #6 which is an 8oz steak eggs hashbrowns and toast. The steak was cooked as ordered and the hashbrowns were really really good. I also had some of my partners rye toast and wow really good. Sadly I didn't take a picture because I was too hungry. read more

My daughter and I lived in Issaquah. There were so many times were were commuting and stopped here, on our way back and forth from Issaquah . My daughter would be hungry after a hour commute to Seattle. My parents lived in shoreline. I was attending Seattle University several times a week. Many times we stopped here, for breakfast or lunch. My daughter particularly enjoys their homemade cinnamon rolls. Pretty basic diner food. However, it is delivered quickly. This is important when you have a cranky underage diner. Nicely poached egg, crispy hash browns and crunchy bacon. Pancakes slightly overdone, but still great. Friendly service. A good variety of choices for breakfast foods, especially for my picky eater. For me, they always seemed happy to see us. We often showed up not only for food, but for a pleasant interaction to balance stressful ones outside the restaurant. This made coming home a much better experience. Many positive experiences here. Not gourmet food. Sometimes, there were flaws. But overall, they tried hard for great service and food. read more

Always a great place when you just need a great diner menu! Great food, very fast service and wonderful people who look after you.

Food: 10/10, probably the best chicken fried steak I've had. Service: 0/10, lady in my section did not check in on me when I needed a water refill. She walked around literally every table but mine. POS: 0/10, I understand that the cashier does their job, but why charge me twice for my breakfast when I showed proof of purchase via my banking app. I dined in 11/1, 6:30-8:00 am. read more

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A Classic always Solid and always reliable. If it's not broke don't fix it! Consistently great food, big portions with a reasonable prices. Eat at a Legend you won't be disappointed read more

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This is our favorite diner on the eastside. Food is consistently delicious and service is quick and friendly as well. Pancakes are massive (hand for size reference lol) just go!!! read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Pancakes - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Cute old fashioned diner in East Gate. Very busy, extremely loud, surly waitress. Food is mid. Good hash browns. Had better pancakes. Busy even weekdays. Too loud to hear each other. Try to sit on the right side. read more

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The food was ok. The waiter Kenneth was exceptional. He was the host, waiter and cashier. He covered to whole restaurant by himself with a smile. They should give him a huge raise. I have seen places with multiple people working and not be able to deliver his service. read more

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Love the Cinnamon Rolls! Nostalgic setting, this place has been around for a long time...an old school diner!

The look, feel & vibe is classic retro diner. Arrived at the peak of lunch hour, so service was a little slow. Ordered Club House, delicious and huge serving. Absolutely, will come again! read more

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Like Dennys but a fancy one with no crime because it's Bellevue. We ordered an omelette and a plate of French fries (because there's next to nothing on the menu gluten free). They need more staff and a better manager. We watched our food sit on the pickup window under warmers more than ten minutes, while she took the orders of three other tables and put them all in the computer. No one else thought to run food for her. When she was finally free enough to get the food to us the fries were cold and we had to send them back. She did give attitude at the send back. Instead of making a new order they threw them back into the fryer to warm them, but again she was busy with another set of multiple tables being seated so couldn't get them to us quickly. After bringing back the fries we never saw her till she brought the check. We had to flag down someone in a mask (cashier?busier?manager?) to ask him for water refills. Instead he brought one of us a fresh new glass but skipped the other one. The omelette was okay for being all toppings folded inside not mixed in. Definitely a fair price for what it is. Now we can say we tried it. The price was reasonable but with the lack of food runners and no apparent management even when something is sent back to the kitchen because it got cold before getting to a table; this place at least for breakfast is one tiny step above a dennys. read more

Heard very good things about their cinnamon buns. They are huge. Probably enough to feed 3-4 people. The icing is served on the side. The waitress/cashier was very nice and cordial. Plenty of parking too. CB is a little over $7.00 each read more

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We've been eating at Lil John's since the mid 1980's when we lived in Eastgate. It's a classic family diner known for delicious breakfasts anytime but also has plenty of lunch and dinner options. Reasonable prices, friendly service, and it seems unchanged in the many years since my last visit there. read more

A fun old school diner. With a comfortable ambiance. And homestyle cooking. We love their milkshakes so much. read more

Arrogant, condescending and extremely rude! Around 9:15 this morning waiting for about 6 minutes to be greeted and seated by " the manager". When I pointed out he was having people seated that arrived after us before us, with such a condescending attitude stated he was so sorry we had to wait 2 seconds. I told him it was not 2 seconds. Then he kept pushing the situation into a worse situation. Oh! then a minute he stated. I again stuck to the truth. He said we have cameras. I said good, check them but I know you won't. When he seated and asked us about drinks, he then added yet another layer to his condescending tone by stating, hopefully the waters won't take more than a minute. This guy has no business being a manager! I would even go as far as saying he has no business in anything customer related. Over 30 years of business gone and an instant! Or should I say "2 seconds "! Owners - please respond Hey Parker- did you look at the video to see how WRONG you were?! I'm sure you could care less! read more

My mother and I come here almost every day! Fantastic food and atmosphere! We know most of the wait staff by heart. One of them, Kenneth, actually keeps an eye out for our car on the days he works and has our favorite booth and drink orders prepared by the time we get inside! Definitely a five-star restaurant if ever there was one! read more

If you're expecting finding this is not your space. But if you want some stick to your ribs goodness this is your spot what you would expect in the traditional diner. Very fast and friendly service. read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My father and I had a late lunch here. The interior is definitely very nineties and quaint. The service was impeccable, the staff was kind and I mentioned that I had somewhere to be so our orders came relatively quickly. The food may not look as appetizing as more fancier places but it was delicious anyway. Just a very lovely establishment overall. read more

Wonderful comfy home style restaurant! The food was very delicious! 6 of us had lunch here last Wednesday. Everyone was very happy with their meal! We had chicken wings, onion rings and potato skins for appetizers. They were all very yummy. Chicken wings were perfectly cooked and spiced! Onion rings were super yummy! Juicy onion rings covered in a nice crunchy breading. Potato Skins were filled with bacon and cheese. Very lovely to eat! My daughter had the chicken teriyaki dinner and enjoyed it. Two chicken breast in teriyaki sauce. Very juicy! My lovely wife had the chicken salad and loved it. Greasy greens covered with chicken and goodies. I had a BLT Sandwich, that was delicious! Lots of crisp greens with lots of bacon. Real yummy! My niece had the Club and loved it! Mom had a Rueben Sandwich. Very yummy with juicy pieces of sliced corned beef. Everyone loved their meal the service was spot on and the ambiance is very inviting in a casual setting. We will be back the next time we are in the area! read more

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Had a wonderful, late morning breakfast on our visit to Seattle. We knew when we saw the full parking lot that it must be a good spot. The wait wasn't too long and once we were seated the staff was hoppin'. Service was outstanding. Started with the cinnamon roll and then ordered a combo #1 and a Denver omelette. Everything was delicious. We left full!!! read more

Lil' Jon Restaurant & Lounge - Homemade Cinnamon Roll at Lil' Jon's. The menu says get 'em while they last. Don't show up late or they'll be gone for the day! Yum - Lounges Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Service ok until they got busier. At that point the waitress 'took' half our table away so three people should sit down. After paying and leaving you could see the restaurant was basically 1/4 full. I'd recommend any other diner over this. The place has struggled since covid with soggy-ass fries and worse eggs. I get people may be hungry, but why sit them in a jammed up bar when the restaurant is mostly empty? I will say the fries have made a comeback. Not crisp, but not wet noodles either. read more

Love the diner. The servers are so friendly and efficient. Pancakes are fluffy! People seem to love the cinnamon buns but it was too hard and crusty on the outside for us. Everything on their menu is a good choice. What makes us come back again and again is the quick service. read more

Service is too notch. Very courteous and quick. Makes you feel like a valued customer. We ordered eggs Benedict which was good. Not the best I have eaten though. The hot chocolate was flavorsome. My son enjoyed the kids meal. All in all a decent experience. read more

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We went here last minute when another restaurant was unexpectedly closed. We were able to get seating at the bar right away and were able to get our order taken right away so we were in and out within one hour which was really nice because we were in a rush I am gluten-free and was able to have their hashbrowns. They do offer gluten-free toast, but it is cross contaminated with the other toast so I did not have any. We had basic omelettes and they did the job. Nothing to "write home about" but there was nothing wrong with them either . The portions were huge and we left very full. The hashbrowns were very good. The restaurant was definitely very busy and you could write your name on a sheet if you wanted to wait for a table Everything seemed clean and was really what you would expect from a diner experience read more

For a classic diner style breakfast, Lil' Jon is hard to beat. Eggs are fluffy and flavorful, hash browns are crisp perfection. Biscuits and gravy are dense and chock full of of flavor, and pancakes are large and fluffy. Even the coffee hits the spot. It's reliably consistent too - I've never had a bad breakfast meal here in 30+ years. Service seems to be faster without any decrease in the quality. Any misses? Maybe just the crowds - it can get backed up in the lobby though the counter turns over quickly. And you won't find any fancy dishes or esoteric gluten free stuff or alternative milk or fancy expresso. Just a good home style diner meal, at decent prices. read more