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    Original Jack's Country Kitchen

    3.7 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alex B.

    Unfortunately, this was a disappointing dining experience. The coffee was served lukewarm, and the omelette arrived only slightly warm as well. The avocado toast was particularly underwhelming -- it consisted of plain toast with a few slices of avocado on top, without any additional ingredients or presentation. Considering the prices, the quality and overall experience did not meet expectations. The menu felt significantly overpriced for what was served.

    Build Your Own Omelette
    Angela L.

    Probably THE breakfast place to visit if you're on Catalina Island - it's the perfect start to a day on the idyllic island, offering classic diner food in a classic diner setting. Restaurant opens at 7 and closes by 1:30 PM after serving lunch. We beat the brunch rush, heading straight over after our ferry arrived in the morning, and seating was still aplenty. Standouts include serving Kona coffee with unlimited refills and the ability to build your own omelette, with as much or as little ingredients as you want. Food came out quickly, and servings are huge! Everything comes with hash browns (or fruit or cottage cheese) and your choice of toast or pancakes, although they do charge a hefty price of ~$20 per plate. My build-an-omelette was pretty forgettable in terms of taste, but I was definitely stuffed by the end, ready to take on the rest of the day.

    Original Jack's Country Kitchen in Catalina Island.
    Shik P.

    First time having breakfast at Original Jack's Country Kitchen at Catalina Island. This place was highly recommended to us by many people who stayed in Catalina Island. It was a beautiful Saturday morning around 8:35am we checked into the eatery for a table for 11 people. Our wait time was exactly 32 minutes. Original Jack's Country Kitchen was very busy. Many people waiting for table availability. As time goes by many more people are arriving for breakfast. We got called in for seating. Our party was split into a party of 4 and a party of 7. This was fine since we all wanted to eat and the little ones were getting hungry. Our waiter was great. He provided great customer service. He was attentive and when we informed him we have several people in our party with peanut and tree nut food allergies he informed us they don't normally serve anything with peanuts and tree nuts nor do they cook anything in peanut and tree nut oil. He also informed the kitchen to avoid any possible cross contamination. We appreciated the fact that they cater to families with food allergies and their menu has plenty of options for both children and adults as well as vegan options. We ordered Real Chicken Fried Steak with Hash Brown and Gravy, Fried Chicken and Waffles, the Breakfast Sandwich with fruits and Portuguese Sausage Breakfast with fruits. Along with Kona coffee and hot chocolate with whip cream. The Real Chicken Fried Steak with Hash Brown was really good. It was a thick chicken breast with golden brown breading. Hash Brown was crispy yet not over cooked. Gravy was creamy and but not too rich. The Breakfast Sandwich was warm and delicious. It had two thin slices of sourdough with mayonnaise, lettuce, scrambled eggs, and bacon. The bacon was crunchy. The scrambled eggs were thick and fluffy. Lettuce was a nice touch. The sandwich was cut in half. My little one only ate one half because it was filling. It wasn't huge, but the perfect size. We will definetly order this again. The fresh fruits were a mixture of grapes, cantaloupes, honeydew and pineapple. The Fried Chicken with Waffles came with 5 pieces of wings and drumettes. Waffle was tender and moist. Fried chicken was crispy and not over cooked. The Portuguese Sausage Breakfast was also yummy. This is one of Original Jack's Country Kitchen popular and favorite dishes along with their Kona coffee. Their Kona coffee tastes like your in Hualalai. Original Jack's Country Kitchen will be our go to for breakfast when we visit Catalina Island again in a few months. Can't wait.

    Idk if they did that on purpose cause im dark or sum but I ordered pancakes and probably the worst I've ever had. So dry

    Try another spot on the island , this ain't it especially if you're black. Ordered 2 pancakes buttermilk and they damn near burned them they were so dry butter and syrup couldn't save it. As soon as my plate was placed in front of me I lost my appetite

    Mandy V.

    The best meal that we had in Avalon! We arrived at 9am and we were told that it was a 20 minute wait for a table for 4, but it ended up being less than that. I really loved the chicken fried steak and the gravy that came with it was soooo good! If I ever come back to Catalina, will definitely go back here first.

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    Siao Z.

    We got seated immediately. The food was amazing, maybe because food is around $10-20 rather than $30-50 jams on the side. It was my most filling meal other than tacos but sit down restaurant wise, I would come back.

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    Ronni T.

    Great food and great location! Boy does this restaurant get packed fairly quickly on a saturday morning! Arrived from the catalina ferry at 9:30am and there was a crowd. Next door for breakfast was crowded too but we decided to check this one out since it was a 50s style diner. The line moved pretty quickly and we were seated within 15 mins. We got a nice booth table by the mirrors and got to see some decorations. Service is quick as people ate their food, paid, and went on their merry way. I decided to go with the original scramble which had ground beef, mushrooms, onions, spinach and a side of salsa. It comes with toast and hash browns. Bf got the French toast combo which had sausage and scrambled eggs. He enjoyed the french toast and the eggs. The sausage was okay. He personally wasn't a huge fan of the thick skin for the sausage. Pretty good portion size. We loved their Kona coffee. It was hot and strong! We left with happy bellies for the rest of the day. Rented a goft cart and explored catalina island!

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    Jenner B.

    During our port day at Avalon my youngest son became increasingly hungry. Almost hangry if you will. We decided to pick up something in town rather than eating back on the ship. We found this little quirky restaurant with a good number of people enjoying some comfort food. If they're busy, there's probably a reason why so many people are eating there. We were quickly greeted as we entered and placed a to go order for some chicken tenders and fries. I was going to order an adult portion, but the server, after realizing it was for my son offered a kids portion. Yes please! The chicken tenders were on the skinny side, but they were generous with the amount they served. They were very tasty and had a nice crunch to them. Of course I have to mention the fries. The fries were really good. The thickness was in the medium range with a crispy exterior and a soft interior. Seasoned nicely and honestly a really good French fry AND they totally loaded the container! Overall, a great little find. I'm already planning what to get next time I'm on Catalina.

    Kids tenders
    Inglish R.

    Fast seating, okay food and service. Just a heads up this restaurant is not as spacious as some in the area. I highly recommend making any reservations in advance for larger parties. We had a party of 6 and it was a tight squeeze. We were sat in a booth with an extra chair at the end. We received our food before our drinks arrived. Our server blamed another guy that was helping for the inconvenience. He also blamed that same guy for forgetting our sausage but the server was the one who took our order. Unfortunately the lemonade tasted like straight water and lemons. Not sure if that was intentional. Food was good if you're considering a hole in the wall/diner vibe. I ordered corned beef hash and the server stated it was from a can. They are known for their pancakes but I wasn't in the mood for pancakes. Waffles were pretty good though! Crispy fries and hot food. Just note ALL water is bottled.

    Pancake breakfast
    Alina N.

    We have a family tradition to have breakfast at Jacks on the first morning of our trip each time we visit the Island. I look forward to my Hawaiian breakfast with coconut syrup - a special treat saved for vacation :). We were seated quickly, missing the morning crowd and cruise ship visitors and our waiter was very responsive never letting my coffee get too low. One thing that stood out on this trip was how Jack's handled the bill delivery. They brought us the receipt and gave us time to review, then came back a few minutes with the credit card machine and then he made some space for us to enter the credit card and fill in the tip info without hovering over us. We appreciated that! Overall we're glad that Jack's food and service has stayed the same over the last few years and we look forward to keeping up this tradition in the future.

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    Amy E.

    Diner vibes, island prices! Original Jack's is the kind of place that looks like a classic diner and functions like a classic diner--but with island pricing and a curious Italian alter ego at night. (Yes, apparently it moonlights as an Italian restaurant.) We rolled up at 7:45 a.m. on a Wednesday and there was already a line six people deep outside--so if you're not a morning person, caffeinate before you wait. Speaking of coffee: the Kona blend was decent and my breakfast plate of scrambled eggs, hash browns, and two chicken sausages was solid diner fare. Total before tip? $25.90. Ambiance is exactly what you want from a spot with "Country Kitchen" in the name--booths, bustling energy, and the comforting sound of clinking mugs. Service was fast--we were in and out in 35 minutes--but friendliness was...not part of the experience. Think efficient but emotionally unavailable. Bathroom could use some TLC, but hey, you're not here for a spa day. You're here for crispy hash browns and a seat at one of the busiest breakfast joints on the island. And on that front, Jack's delivers.

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    Aaron O.

    Portions are great, the atmosphere is classic in a fun way, the coffee is excellent, and the fries are delicious. Overall, a good spot to sit for a bit and recharge before you continue on your Catalina expedition. Just a couple of hiccups during my experience here. First, I had ordered the patty melt, and I did feel like it was cooked too hard, so the patties definitely felt tougher/chewier than I expected. For me, that made the sandwich less standout than it should have been. Second, while the service was friendly, I don't feel like we're super "on it" during my visit. First, my wife ordered Cole slaw and there was no fork given to us until I specifically flagged down the server to ask for one. Then, I ordered Kona coffee, and I was excited to see free refills advertised for the coffee. While dining there for a little over an hour, the server asked me about the coffee once, topped it off, and then disappeared and never checked the coffee again. I really dug the coffee and would have had at least one more cup, so that was disappointing. I really would love to give more love to this place, because the vibe is fun and I'm sure they could do better on another day. But as it was, my experience was just so-so today. Till next time!

    Bug / roach embedded in my waffle

    Our server was kind and easy going and that's the reason for 2 stars. Atmosphere was cute and retro. Food was okay until it wasn't and I found multiple little bugs/ roaches embedded in my waffle. Absolutely disgusting. I can't imagine the state of the kitchen if this was possible. There needs to be an inspection orrrr something because how.

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