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    LJ's Cafe

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Their special dip sandwich and creamy tomato soup. Really good!
    Aaron P.

    The food, service and ambience is great. I had their special dip sandwich and creamy tomato soup. They both were fantastic.. I would totally come back here again and recommend anybody living near them to give them a shot for lunch or breakfast.

    If you want a cute, cozy atmosphere DO NOT come here. This place looks very American, old style cafeteria. The food and coffee were ok. But definitely not coming back. My food was served on a plastic tray, not even a real plate.. if you're not a picky person where to eat, this place is okay to come. But if you've been in a European style coffee shops, then you'll be very disappointed and will want to leave asap lol. Places like this remind me that America feels like a third world country

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    LJs is just the best little addition to Milwaukie. Great staff, great coffee and drinks and fantastic food for breakfast and lunch. I come here to work, meet clients or sometimes just for a treat and I have never been disappointed. Highly recommend you give this local, woman owned business a try.

    Sheldon K.

    I've had the BLT, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito, Devon's dip, turkey pesto melt, and I love their coffees. Today was the first time I had the turkey pesto. Bombbbb

    Devans dip, grilled turkey sandwich and a vegetarian southwest soup
    Shannon L.

    So we've eaten here about 10 times now. Been getting their delicious soups, especially the Clam Chowder, and Devins dip. My husband loves the dip or the club sandwich and he always gets a side salad, it's very good/fresh and more than just lettuce and croutons. So I stepped outside the box and got the Spicey Italian Flatbread and it was so good! Spicey, cheesy gooey, salty and just the right amount of toppings. I'm very impressed with the employees. I didn't see the owner yesterday but they worked hard and were so friendly anyways. We love this place and look forward to going back soon! You must give them a try.

    First time here. Service was friendly and the coffee (salted caramel latte) is delicious. Plenty of seating and free WiFi. It does have a bit of a hospital cafeteria vide to it but not surprising given it's attached to a business park. I already had lunch so didn't try any food this time.

    Flatbread, Coffee's ,BLTs wraps, breakfast burritos,

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    Great service, nice place and delicious food.l and great drinks. Everything is always good there.

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    7 months ago

    LJ's cafe is on my route once a week, and I am continually being blown away by the atmosphere food and coffee. Love it!

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    Thank you so much! We are so happy you like our restaurant :)

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    Thank you so much! It's definitely one of my favs :)

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    1 year ago

    Service was great and the food was also great! It was pretty quiet but it was 1:30pm.

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    1 year ago

    The sandwich was delicious and the customer service was exceptional. I also very much enjoyed the space.

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    We go here for coffee pretty regularly after how amazing it was the first time we came. The food and baked goods were also great.

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    Thank you so much for your kind review!!!

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    2 years ago

    Great breakfast bagel! Generous with the meat (ham at least) and very reasonably priced at $7.

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    Wow thank you! That is such a great compliment

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    My sister and I love LJ's! Good food, veg options, reasonable prices, excellent service, friendly staff! Anita B. and Melody G.

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    2 years ago

    Lovely place, great coffee and food and awesome service! Highly reccomended. Thanks again!

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