About S & J Gran Cafe
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I've visited this place a few times over the years, and it’s always a bit of a hit or miss, depending on your server. The food is consistently delicious, and it’s a great spot for large gatherings with family and friends. It's convenient, but the service could be more attentive. On a few occasions, I had to remind the staff for simple requests, like lemons for my tacos or even an item that was missed entirely from my order. While the quality of the food often justifies the price, the service doesn’t always match up to the cost. That being said, it’s still a solid choice overall, especially for group outings. Just be prepared for occasional bumps in service.
This restaurant has a lot of mixed reviews. I decided to try it anyways. I went for breakfast around 8:30 am on a Sunday morning. There were not many people in the restaurant and it took a while before anyone came to take my order. I ordered a Mexican Omelette with Chorizo and Jalapenos. The Jalapenos were virtually tasteless. The potatoes were not hot and the toast came dry with no butter. I had to ask for additional water even though my seat was where all servers passed by. Overall, the food was not that great and I cannot recommend this place. Other potential customers should read the previous reviews.
I had high hopes for this establishment after seeing how good the food looked online, but my first visit was absolutely terrible, and I will never return. Do yourself a favor and stay far away. Our server was incredibly rude and unprofessional. My food, while made fresh, was not up to par. The waffles were decent, but the eggs were clearly from a liquid mix from their bright yellow color, despite their claims of using fresh ingredients. To top it off, the server messed up my order and charged me an extra $3.99 for eggs that should’ve been included. This was beyond frustrating. My mother, who is 75, ordered a simple cheese quesadilla. Despite confirming it would be made fresh, she was served a stale, cold quesadilla that had clearly been prepared earlier in the day. When she kindly asked for a fresh one, the server became argumentative, sarcastically implying my mother didn’t know what she was talking about. When we asked to have it removed from the bill, the server outright refused and rudely stated, “That’s what you ordered.” What made this worse was the lack of accountability. Instead of making things right, the server doubled down and insisted we had to pay for something my mother couldn’t even eat. When we asked for a manager, the server dismissively claimed they would say the same thing. It wasn’t until another staff member intervened that the quesadilla was magically removed from our bill. As someone with over five years of hospitality experience, I found this treatment unacceptable and appalling. Respect and professionalism should be standard, especially toward elders. The server’s behavior and lack of training reflect poorly on the entire establishment. Avoid this place at all costs. Management needs to train their staff better or risk losing more customers. I certainly won’t be returning.
Overall a cute spot for breakfast or brunch. The bacon and eggs were your run of the mill breakfast but their sourdough toast was top notch. My only complaint is that when asked for specific modifications (asked for the bacon to be well done & Splenda with coffee instead of sugar), the requests were ignored. Still, it was a reasonable price and the food was out quick.
This cafe is a hidden gem for authentic Mexican breakfast! I went with my girlfriends and ordered the machaca breakfast, and it was absolutely amazing. The machaca tasted like real, authentic dried beef from Mexico, so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The beans served on the side were outstanding, and the warm tortillas, which tasted freshly made, tied the whole meal together. It was such a great experience, and I can’t wait to go back and try the rest of their menu.