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    LJ's Cafe

    4.4 (53 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    2.9.23
    Carroll N.

    1.30.24 First time ordering from LJ's. They are in the same complex as my office and employees often go here. Having a salad isn't typically my first preference for a tasty lunch, but I generally like Chicken Caesar Salad so thought it was a good choice. Sadly I was mistaken. The chicken was dry, croutons were mushy, not enough dressing and the flavor wasn't great. I should have went for a sandwich, but was trying to be healthy since I was having an unhealthy dinner. Maybe next time I'll stick to one of their sandwiches and have a better experience. The upside of my experience was that I was able to place my order online and it was ready when I came to pick it up.

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    Jasmine G.

    I can't believe I'm just finding out about this place. I literally work right next to it. My co worker told me about this spot and now I'm hooked. They serve breakfast and lunch and it's busy. It's busy for a reason. At first if you drive up you won't see it, there is a door in the back where you can get inside from but there is a walkway through some small bushes. Haha you can go inside the office building to get here too but the back way is easier. They have so many options to choose from. They have snacks, muffins,drinks. Sandwiches and pancakes. This is a one stop shop. I got their tuna wrap and it was good. My coworkers rave about their Ruban sandwich and go there weekly just for that. Customer service is top notch! This is one of those sneaky deli shops that you have to try out! No regret!

    Whether it's breakfast or lunch, LJ takes great care of his customers with fresh, tasty & cheap food.

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    Came here for a quick breakfast and the reviews were right, it's great! Got a quick breakfast and coffee and was on my way.

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    My favorite breakfast bacon egg and cheese on croissant with home fries. Always greeted with a smile and nice convo

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    The Chicken pesto panini will get you right!!! I go here often on lunch at work since they are only a few feet away!

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    Food was amazing! Great place for breakfast and lunch! Staff is very friendly and the service was quick and easy!

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    Always fresh and tasty. Polite staff always welcomed us very well. Everything on their menu is very good. Thank you!

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    Get lunch from here AT LEAST once a week, LJ's is the bomb. Favorite hands down is the LJ's Omelette. Great service, good people.

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    Literally my go-to when I don't bring my lunch to work.. they have a variety of entrees (gyros, salads, quesadillas, breakfast, etc).

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