Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The J Cafe

    5.0 (1 review)

    The J Cafe Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The J Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    13 years ago

    This food is excellent. They stuck with the original southern tradition of cooking everything from scratch

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Soul Food 181 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Fried Pickles

    Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline

    4.4(423 reviews)
    47.4 mi
    $$

    Did not expect much from this recommendation because the Saw's BBQ at the strip mall outside of…read moreBirmingham does not have the same atmosphere. This lunch visit was phenomenal. It met all of the marks; service, price, portion size, overall southern deliciousness. It was all there! Cant wait to go again during the summer when there is live music to enjoy!

    We ordered the smoked chicken plate and the combo plate, and overall, the food was really…read moreenjoyable. The smoked chicken was succulent and full of flavor -- easily the highlight for me. I'm not personally a fan of mayonnaise, so I skipped the Alabama white sauce, but my guest ordered it and really liked it. If that style of sauce is your thing, it seems to be well executed here. The French fries were cooked well, though I found myself wishing there was a house seasoning or something on the table to switch up the flavor profile a bit. The collard greens were also delicious -- tender and nicely prepared, with most of the stems removed, though there were still a few more than I would have preferred. Where the experience dipped was service. We were seated in a back corner, and it took quite a while to get assistance from servers throughout the meal. It didn't feel intentional, just a bit overlooked. The restaurant itself is in a very cool, older building with character. The historic feel is part of its charm, though aesthetically it does feel a little worn in places -- understandably so given the age of the space. Overall, the food is strong and worth trying, especially the chicken. With more attentive service, it would easily elevate the experience.

    Photos
    Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline
    Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline
    Saw's Juke Joint - Crestline - Veggie Baker

    See all

    Veggie Baker

    The J Cafe - soulfood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...