This was my second time visiting, and I'm glad I came back! The service was great, and this time I brought some friends with me who also really enjoyed the food. I had seen some of the Yelp reviews beforehand that made me second guess our plans, especially the comments about the water. I figured that was an easy problem to solve, so I brought my own bottle. I'm glad I didn't let the reviews change my mind. We had a great experience and enjoyed our meal! read more

Very disappointing experience. We arrived at 8 a.m. on a Friday and didn't receive our food until 9 a.m. There appeared to be only one waitress and one cook, with several customers waiting. The restaurant seemed understaffed, but the lack of communication and attention made the wait even more frustrating. Our server rarely checked on our table, and we couldn't get coffee refills. After waiting an hour, the food was disappointing too. The waffles were dry, and the breakfast burrito was overly salty. An hour-long wait with poor service and underwhelming food is unacceptable. We won't be returning. The place is small and the ambiance is okay. read more

Surprising find with plenty to choose from for egg loving vegetarians. A great breakfast place considering most of the restaurants around are heavily Asian, it's hard to find a good place with a solid breakfast burrito but S & J provides that! Not to mention it's got a really cool entry into Paris Baguette which just smells lovely. The decor is also very entertaining and educational! Service is attentive and they will give you good recommendations on what to get depending on what you feel like. I'll be back for sure! read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Gran Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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I've been here on multiple occasions and always get the chilaquiles with carne asada. It's usually super delicious, I'm not big on onions so I asked for no onions on my order. Not sure if they changed the sauce or what, but I was picking out onions more than I care for. After working to get them all out it was pretty good. Server was pretty nice and table and dining was clean. read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Carne asada Chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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The food was ok , the coffee variety is something to talk about. Their cozy atmosphere and the great service, make our breakfast time after church really enjoyable. read more

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I am now at the restaurant and asked for a glass of water. I was told they do not serve water, that I could buy a bottle of water. I asked for butter for my toast and was told sorry, they are out of butter, They used to have an early morning special, now that is gone. Things have really gone down hill lately. Are they soon to close?? read more

The food was good and horchata was made fresh too! Th servers were nice! I had a good experience there. It wasn't too loud and they were playing good throwback music. I asked for extra crispy potatoes and they were crispy and delicious! Give this place a try! read more

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I was searching for a good breakfast spot in Diamond Bar and I was extremely disappointed. The customer service there was awful. Our server was not attentive at all. After he served us our food he did not check on us or even acknowledge us the rest of the time. He sat in a booth on his phone and was doing nothing. Our food was not good. We got the Waffle and eggs and the waffle was extremely dry we did not eat it. We also ordered the French toast eggs and bacon and did not eat that either as the French toast was extremely gushy and tasted like just egg. When we finally went up to the register to pay since no one was servicing our table we stated our concerns to the worker and he said that there was nothing he could do about it since he can't alter the check at all and that we should have stated our concerns to him earlier, which I don't see how we could have done that if he was not attentive to us at all. We paid $47 for food that we did not eat and I think it's quite unfair. read more

I was torn between giving this place 2 or 3 stars because, at the end of the day, the food was actually good. That wasn't the issue. The customer service, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. The first thing that rubbed me the wrong way was being charged $2 for a bottle of water. If I'm already spending $15-20 per entrée, I don't think complimentary water is an unreasonable expectation. It started the meal off on the wrong foot, but I was there with my family and wanted to enjoy our breakfast. Our waiter, Mauro, came across as cold and uninterested from the start. He never checked back on our table after taking our order and delivering our food, so we didn't have the opportunity to ask for anything we needed (refills, etc) or see how the meal was going. While the food itself was enjoyable, the lack of attentive service made the overall experience disappointing. read more

My friend and I came here looking forward to a nice breakfast, but unfortunately left very disappointed. My friend ordered the chorizo and eggs and When the food arrived, my friend didn't realize her meal contained jalapeños. She hadn't noticed they were listed on the menu, and while it was an honest oversight, we politely asked if it would be possible to remake the dish without them, and the server agreed to take it back. When she came back, she asked if we wanted the original plate boxed up because they didn't want it to go to waste. We explained that we weren't going to eat it because of the jalapeños, but after being asked again, we agreed to take it with us so it wouldn't be wasted. When it was time to pay, we were shocked to find out we had been charged for both meals. At no point did anyone tell us that remaking the plate meant we'd be paying for two plates. Had we known, we never would have agreed to reorder it and we tried leaving the to go box too. When I politely questioned the charge, the employee told us that my friend "could have just picked the jalapeños off like other people do." That response was disappointing and dismissive, especially since they had already agreed to remake the meal. I asked to speak with a manager, but was told there wasn't one available and that nothing could be done. There was no apology for the miscommunication or any effort to make things right. I've worked in hospitality, so I understand that mistakes happen. That's why I remained polite throughout the interaction. But hospitality is about communication and how you handle those mistakes, and unfortunately that was missing here. What should have been an enjoyable breakfast ended with us leaving frustrated. read more

the food overall was not good. the waffles had no flavor and tasted like they'd been sitting in a warmer all day, they were very dry. The french toast was not cooked properly, it was gushy. We didn't eat the french toast. The eggs and hash browns were okay. Disappointed for sure because I love breakfast food. the server mauro was not attentive, and he sat down to eat and kept pretending to not look over at us when we would look at him for help. When we went to pay the bill, we asked if there's anything he could do for us since we didn't eat any of our food, and he said no and acted like we were crazy. I've worked in the restaurant industry for 10 years and i've never treated anyone like this. I also have never written a bad review until today. read more

We like S&J and have gone there several times but they no longer serve WATER!!! NEVER in the history of the hundreds of restaurants I have gone to in my entire life have I been told they don't serve water and if we wanted water we would have to BUY a bottle of water. I don't remember if it was $2 or $3 but WOW! REALLY? Sad because it's close to where we live and it used to be our GO TO place. Not sure if or when we will be back.... Sad because the food is good and they have great selections on their menu. read more

It's more of a 4.5 and I'm glad I heard about this place. The zapata latte cacahuate is what I came for and it was delicious! Also tried the Mexican mocha, which is rich and delish, too - but the zapata took the lead for drinks. Also tried the Azteca bowl (with cactus). As the server said, the cactus is more of a vehicle for the other flavors, but I enjoyed the freshness and taste of the potatoes and other items with it. It's better with salsa, though - green is my preference. The jalapeno in the burrito we ordered had a nice kick to it, and again with green salsa, was tasty. My daughter said the French toast and eggs was good, too. Really nice, spacious place with natural lighting - good for a breakfast/lunch vibe. The service was super friendly and on spot. I'll be taking friends and family here in the near future. read more

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S&J serves Mexican type breakfast and brunch items. It's a nice change from a typical American type breakfast. Besides their food, their drinks are well made too. Had the Zapata Latte and it was delish. Our table ordered a variety of food dishes and each one was well made and delicious. They have a vast selection of items, so I'm sure there's something for everyone. The restaurant has a good amount of tables inside and a few outside. Nice environment to chill and enjoy a meal. The servers here and very friendly and service oriented. Come check it out! read more

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The service was very poor. Our server seemed completely disinterested and even a bit put out. They only offer bottled water at $2 per bottle. I ordered a coffee and it didn't arrive until I asked about it. Then the same server seemed put out that I asked about it. The food (menudo) actually tasted pretty good but I'd definitely not return. How can I spend my money at a place that seems to not want my patronage read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Menudo - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Great breakfast! Fresh squeezed OJ was amazing! FYI they only have bottled water so if you don't want to most, bring your own but wasn't a big deal. Chilaquiles were so good! read more

Such a good find in the local area. Had the chorizo plate and iced Mexican mocha. The homemade tortillas that came with the dish were amazing I would eat them just by themselves. read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

We were really hungry one day after thrifting and decided to stop here for brunch. We didn't know what to expect and weren't expecting much as this was randomly hidden in a strip mall and most of the chairs were already put away as if they were closing. Luckily we gave it a chance and were surprised by how good the Mexican breakfast here is. We got the chilaquiles and the Al pastor quesadilla. I absolutely loved the quesadilla as it's HUGE and made with a hand made tortilla! The tortilla was delicious! It's so hard to come across handmade tortillas in restaurants now a days. Only con was the Al pastor was really fatty but I still really enjoyed it. I recommend adding a side of beans which tasted homemade as well. My fiance ordered the chilaquiles and is usually picky with those but was satisfied with his plate as well. Perfectly crunchy tortilla chips but also saucy. Highly recommend! read more

Never knew about S&J Gran Cafe but they open at 5am (no one opens at 5am AND offers a killer breakfast burrito). Restaurant is very clean and definitely will be back for a dine in meal. Good job S&J read more

S & J Gran Cafe - A la Mexicana Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Came here after a round of golf. My buddies like this place but I have to agree with other reviewers that the prices are high and the portions are small. I had the Machaca con huevos and it was okay. You get a small plate and a cup of refried beans in a cup and 2 corn tortillas-all for $20. Service was good but the price-value is not there. Plus they charged $5 bucks for 2 additional tortillas-serious overcharge. Ambiance is okay but I don't see myself coming back. read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I have seen plenty of people from the Diamond Bar group posting about this Cafe named S & J so I had already bookmarked it to try out for later on. Finally during a free morning decided to give this place a try. The server was super friendly and nice. We asked her what are some of people's favorite items and she suggests to get the chilaquiles I got it with chicken and added avocado. Food came out quickly within 10 minutes or so with freshly scrambled eggs, deep fried goodness on this plate. She noticed I started adding Tapatio and gave me some spicy sauce that was perfect for the meal. I also got to try their Zapata Latte Cacahuate which has some crushed peanuts on the bottom. Overall I enjoyed my meal and the friendly service. read more

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This restaurant is decent but the lady server is awful she gave us really bad service and really does not seem want to be here. We order a coffee she didn't bring till we ask for after she brought out the food and we had to wait a long time to order, this whole time the restaurant was not even busy . read more

We stopped by for breakfast and the place has potential, but there are a few things they could definitely work on. The customer service wasn't the best -- it felt like the staff could be a bit more attentive and welcoming. The food was okay, not terrible, but not something I'd come back for unless they improve their dishes and add better plate options to the menu. Also, the music was pretty old and a little corny, which threw off the vibe of the place. With better service, improved food choices, and an updated atmosphere, this spot could be much better, and cleaner. read more

I rarely ever dole out 1 star reviews and I want to do everything that I can to prevent myself in order from doing so, but after ordering take out here and receiving one of the absolute worst bouts of food poisoning in my life (hey, I at least lost 10 lbs), I just had to do it. My brother and I wanted to order some late breakfast/brunch for take out. We got the iced Mexican mocha (honestly tasted a bit too bitter and had a really grainy sandy texture even after mixing it), their standard waffle breakfast meal that comes with 2 eggs (my brother got over medium) and bacon, and their eggs benedict with potatoes. The benedict looked really sus already when we opened the take out container, but since I was hungry and we were already home without any other food, I just dove into eating it. The spinach was wilted, the eggs were room temperature (this was RIGHT after we took the food home and we don't live to far away), and the Hollandaise sauce had a slightly overly ripe sour cream taste to it. The biscuit was already soggy and it was just a chore to eat this so I barely was ble to completely finish eating 1 piece and had to toss away the other. Now if that was the case with this meal, I would have just relented and given this place 2 stars and maybe I just ordered something wrong off of the menu or if it was an off day, but later on that day I started feeling feverish and ill. There was nothing else that I had eaten since the day before and my brother didn't get sick either (he didn't touch the eggs benny). Once it was evening/night, I had the WORST food poisoning of my life, easily one of the top 3 vomiting sessions ever. I just threw up until there was nothing in my system, I was gagging out bile and saliva, throwing up water, Gatorade, Peptol Bismol and literally everything else that was in my system. It winded me pretty badly that I had to take the next day off of work and then the day afterwards too since I was only becoming okay with drinking liquids (yes it was that bad). I don't think I'll even eat eggs benny again after this experience it was that traumataizing and I still can't explain what could have gone wrong that made me so ill, but never again I can say that for sure. read more

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Let's start with the DELICIOUS Freshly squeezed orange juice! And the service on point! read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Freshly squeezed orange juice and Cafe Latte - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

No WATER! My family and I enjoy brunch here and order takeout as the food is good and service is nice, but they don't give water unless you BUY a bottled water. I guess bring your own water from home? read more

I really enjoyed my breakfast and the customer service. It was my first visit to S&J Gran cafe. I'm picky about breakfast and how it's prepared. I ordered the Denver omelette which was delicious and perfectly prepared. None of that overcooked burned egg crust stuff, The omelette was light and fluffy. A good ratio of meat and veggies inside.The home potato's had perfect crusty edges. The green salsa was perfect for those like me who can't take much spice. Coffee was a little strong. The sour dough toast wasn't a true sour dough. It tasted like white bread. Service was a 10 . Mau was friendly and kept checking to see if we needed anything. He usually works at the orange location, I know because I liked his service so well that I asked him. I loved the upbeat music which made for a relaxing leisurely breakfast. It was very clean inside. Bathroom was a plus. It was very clean. No nasty smells or dirty toilet or funky smells. Which is rare. All of the breakfast spots are gone in Rowland Heights/Diamond Bar, Now I have a new breakfast spot. Half Mexican/American breakfast spots. read more

I really wanted to love this place because Mexican restaurants are rare to find in diamond bar. Honestly, I have to give it two stars., and it saddens me to say that. we went here for a late lunch around 1245.-1:00, and there were maybe four tables in the restaurant. With that being said, the service. Was below par. Once the food was dropped, our server never came back to ask how our food was, asked to bring us boxes or give us the check. We had to ask for these items, but it was after we waited 10 minutes for not only our server, but someone in the restaurant to acknowledge we were there. When we received our check, we were the only ones in the restaurant and had to wait 10 more minutes for the server to come cash us out In addition, the espresso coffee I ordered came out WARM, which is surprising because they make it directly from the machine. We had also ordered a couple glasses of ice water, and the gentleman told us that they do not serve ice water and bottled water was only available for purchase. When asked why they do not serve ice water, he said it's because the waterline to the restaurant is not taste good, and this led me to think what waterline do they use for their espresso machine then? We did enjoy the chiller, killers and divorce's plate and do give 5 stars to the cook who prepared our meal. I hope this information enlighten the restaurant and improves their customer service because I really would love to come back to this establishment and support this small business. read more

I've been here before with my boyfriend. He said the food was okay. The service was lousy! We were waiting a long time for our water and food. I went with my family for Easter 2024 and the service was worse! My brother in law asked for salsa and my dad had to go up and get it. My mom's veggie omelet had no substance, the egg was thin and flat. My sister's pozole had too much corn. The restaurant smelled like sewer, made everything worse!! I ordered pancakes and they were hard and dry. I had to ask for butter. I needed to use 5 packets just to make the pancakes edible! I needed to rip and tear the pancakes apart, super dry, rubbery and flat. A breakfast place that can't do pancakes is disappointing and unbelievable. Definitely never going back! People were waiting to be sat while we were there. Groups were sat outside the restaurant. They were having trouble flagging down the server. Overall, the food was subpar but the service was awful and terrible! read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Dry pancakes that desperately needed butter - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

My friend treated me to this breakfast cafe at city of Diamond Bar. S&J Gran cafe is located right next to PARIS BAGUETTE in the same plaza. The decor is clean, modern, and with vibe of minimalist American breakfast and diner. Bleacher seating is comfortable. It's a little busy for Monday morning, but service is quick and friendly with just 2 servers. I have one black coffee with half and half. Coffee is strong and not sour. And I ordered 2 bacons with 2 eggs. You can choose type of egg and type of toast. It comes with potatoes. It's tasty with right amount of flavor and nothing is burned. All the dishes I have are well prepared and cook with care. I will be back for early bird options! read more

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Today was my second time here and this review is more for me than anything. I need to remember what I had and what to get next time. The first time I got the Chapin plate for breakfast. It was unusual with a wedge of cheese, some black beans and a fried plantain. Really good. This time I got their Gran burrito. It was dense with meat, potatoes, cheese, and egg and beans but I would not order it again. It's advertised as containing a spicy sauce but there was none inside and it was very dry and overcooked. All the ingredients were overcooked and seemed like leftovers. It also didn't come with a salsa on the side. So reminder to my future self: don't get the burrito; get one of their Oaxacan breakfast plates or maybe try the chilaquiles. read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Gran Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

2nd experience there for a special occasion. Service was HORRIBLE! We ordered water to start with and they brought us out smart waters and then after we asked if we would be charged for it they said yes. We asked for regular water and they said no because they didn't have a dishwasher available. Later we asked for change and they said they had none. The first time things were great, now I'll never be back. read more

First time visiting here because my friend recommended.. it's located in front of big parking lot. Came here for breakfast and food was ok like I usually order egg Benedict which was not all that special and our server was in training so things was little slow.. but I did try their special kind on green juice which was fresh and felt healthy which I would like to go back to try again.. the ambiance was clean and well organized read more

S & J Gran Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This was a great place to eat. Due to new management rules you can no longer choose to eat where you want. So you can't get the comfortable quiet table even if it's available. I would not recommend this cafe. read more

I had seen many good reviews on Yelp for this place, so I kept it bookmarked on Yelp and we finally tried it today. We got there around 11 ish and we were seated immediately. The ambiance was comfortable and modern and I especially liked the cool chalkboard art. We ordered stack of 3 French toast , Egg benedict and Denver Omelet. Price was great. However, I'm sorry to say that we all were disappointed by the taste. Stack of 3 French Toast $11- the toast had a lack of flavor and was soggy. My daughter usually likes any kind of French Toast but she didn't like this one. I tried a bite and the flavor was not on point. (2 out of 5 stars) Eggs benedict $15- toasted English muffin topped with 2 poached eggs, bacon strips, spinach & hollandaise sauce. Again, I usually love Eggs Benedict and I especially like the other restaurant in Walnut (ACC). Their poached eggs were okay but they put so much sauce on it that it made my muffin soggy. The spinach and sauce didn't match with the poached eggs. Bacon strips were not crispy. However, I liked the diced potatoes and they were quite flavorful. (3 out of 5 stars) Denver Omelet $15- hubby ordered omelet and it had ham, bacon, bell pepper, onions & cheddar cheese. The toast was way too dry and crunchy (texture like croutons) and the omelet was also over cooked & dry. Hubby didn't like it at all. (2 out of 5 stars) We also ordered freshly squeezed Orange Juice and coffee. I loved my OJ a lot though. lol Service: 5 stars. Service was great and they were friendly. They kept checking us out and asked us if we needed anything. I would not recommend ordering American breakfast, perhaps they do better on Mexican dishes. I was a bit disappointed because I suggested this place to my family. I would give it 3 stars. read more

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Located on the south side of Walnut. It'd more of a southwestern American/Hispanic breakfast joint. The weekend can be crowded and there may be some wait time. The service was friendly and the food was delivered promptly. The pricing is about $10+, but nothing crazy. The dishes were well portioned. Overall, it was enjoyable. Not the best, but above average. It's one of the places you have to try, because the taste may be Subjective. It's a 4.3 out of 5. read more

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Love the atmosphere, great service by a young lady and most of the food is great. Just stay away from the soggy French toast. I love to visit this place and try new items in the menu. However, the music is too loud causing the people to speak louder and that makes it difficult to enjoy breakfast. I will give this place one more try and if music is loud I will not return. I want to enjoy my breakfast and not have to yell to communicate with the person in front of me. I want to enjoy my breakfast or lunch. read more

Fresh, tasty, frugal priced brunch options. The staff was very nice and our food came out promptly. Recommended spot if you haven't tried! read more

S & J Gran Cafe - French Toast combo and Waffle combo. - Cafes Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

My friend and I visited the establishment on a Sunday morning/afternoon, so it wasn't empty, but it wasn't super busy either, which was perfect. It's a smaller cafe so not a lot of seating, but nice for a small group. We were wondering if we could split the chilaquiles and the waiter was very helpful with how we split it and made suggestions to accommodate us. In fact, the entire staff was very helpful and very kind. Anyway, we ordered the carne asada chilaquiles with salsa verde, each a side of French Toast, my friend ordered a hot Mexican Mocha and I ordered the hot Zapata latte. The chilaquiles were FIRE. The salsa was very flavorful and the tortillas weren't soggy. It was fantastic, and it hit the spot. The French toast was NOT it, though lol. I love French toast, but the insides were a bit soggy and there was no flavor. My friend is still continuing to rave about her Mexican Mocha and I really liked the Zapata (it wasn't too sweet and the consistency was perfect). The menu was quite extensive so I'd like to come back and try more. Overall, pretty good. read more

Honestly, I'm very disappointed with this restaurant. The location and food photos looked great, but the service was not welcoming at all. The staff seemed very slow and inattentive, and no one checked on customers.I accidentally spilled hot tea on myself and the table, and we had to ask for more napkins because no employee came to help. We also waited a long time just to get syrup while our food was getting cold. On top of that, the food came out very bland.Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. It was my first time here, and sadly, it will also be my last. read more