Jinky's Kanan Cafe — Restaurant in Agoura Hills

I like it! August 2023. And it's one of the rare places that serves breakfast until 3pm.

Good spot for families, a date, travelers, tourists, groups, etc. Inside and outside patio dining.

Food: generous portions, value for what you pay. In my honest opinion, you get more food, and at a lower price, than some of the other places in the area.

Eggs Benedict is delicious. Tangy, creamy, it's what you expect from this classic dish. Potatoes with onion and red peppers on the side (homestyle?) were delicious. Seasoning is spot on.

Pancakes: 8-9" in diameter, about .5 thick at least. I went simple this time around, and the Large size with 3 pancakes is very filling. Want the food coma and sugar rush? Get the banana split, but be ready for the sugar rush. I highly recommend upgrading your pancakes with a two egg and either a pork patty (2 of them), apple chicken sausage or two bacon strip addition for $4.50. The extra protein in there will minimize the sugar intake, or so they say. Whoever they is. Lol.

As a side note, a table next to us had ordered a couple of salads, and those were huge. Like probably double the size of a normal dinner plate, served in a massive bowl.

Parking, a breeze during the week around lunchtime. Afternoons and weekends might be a little tricky, only because Trader Joe's is in the same parking lot. So just be patient. People in this part of town are usually pretty friendly regardless.

Atmosphere inside is nice. It feels like you're in a cross between a mountain cabin, and a darker Cafe. My only gripe is that it is a little noisy between the radio playing, and poor acoustics. Note to management. You may want to consider putting in some kind of acoustic baffling to reduce the Echoes and noise bouncing off the walls.

Other than that, I still give this place five stars.

Our server was exceptional as well. Checked on us a couple times, and was very helpful in suggesting the potatoes as a side dish for the eggs benedict.

I will be...

Kismet

I've had several delightful experiences dining at Jinky's in the past, which made my recent visit all the more surprising. On a special morning, I embarked on a 35-mile journey, eagerly anticipating their renowned breakfast. However, upon arrival, I was greeted with the unexpected news that they had ceased operations. Disappointingly, there was no mention of this closure on their website, leaving me uninformed and a bit disheartened.

Nevertheless, this twist of fate led me to discover a fantastic alternative nearby named 'Sunrose'. For those reading this review and seeking a new breakfast haven, I highly recommend giving Sunrose a try. Their 'Dutch Baby' is particularly noteworthy – a culinary delight that shouldn't be missed. It's moments like these that remind us of the ever-changing landscape of local eateries and the hidden gems we find along the way.

Update: I oberved a recent update from Jinky's, in the reviews, and it looks like they're looking for a new spot in Agoura and have another location in The Valley.

Happy...

3.95% charge due minimum wage increase? How about you pay your employees a living wage instead of having the state force you to do it. Your politics suck and the food isn't good enough to ignore that. Won't be back. Edit from the owner's response: Yes, paying your employees increases the cost of doing business. If you can't pay you employees a living wage, you need to revise your business model rather or go into a business you can be successful at without exploiting labor. Creating a mythical surcharge for your customer just further shows how out of touch you are. Raise your prices, pay your employees well and stand behind it. I'd gladly pay the increased costs but instead you'd rather act like paying your staff appropriately is an inconvenience. Again, I won't be back and by this tone deaf response I will encourage others to avoid...