Jack's Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Chico

Tina was our waitress and host, a nice no nonsense server, whom for some reason I took a liking for from the gate go. Staff in general nice people, and even Jesus “Chewy” talented food preparer/Cook/Chef for all I care, was nice to us, which is rare but it happened in Jack’s Family Restaurant. We went there because we done several breakfast places in Chico, and frankly a new spot sounded interesting. Arrived around 11:30 AM, place was 30-40% full? Food: Seniors menu 2 eggs over medium, one bacon, one sausage, hash browns, sourdough toast/butter, one medium size freshly squeezed orange juice, clean water, $13+? Overall my lady companion enjoyed the eggs-cooked to perfection, really. Hash Browns a touch above the majority, which definitely it is attributed to the skill in making it. Bacon, Sausage went to me, as she steers clear of this food, but I don’t, the more the merrier. Bacon thick, dark, a little strong to the bite, but likable. Sausage bulky as compared to most, found it salty but that could be me. Sourdough nice cut in four. Pancakes, frankly, only average, no magic here. Orange 🍊 juice fresh. 4 Stars. Lumberjack, $16? 3 eggs over medium, 3 sausages, 3 bacon slices, hash brown, english muffin, six small pancakes. Plus additions sausage and bacon. Too salty sausages for me, will not repeat, and everything else as it should be. 4 Stars. Bathrooms only with password, relatively clean on both. I must admit that price wise no better nor worst. Total $31+? plus without counting gratuity which, even if I say it myself, was above average. 4 Stars. 8-4-2023 The staff is really nice, each one, so I will be returning. Today 7-4-2023 around 1 PM. Food: Special on Fri, Sat, Sun Extra large Chicken Fried Steak, $14? Covered with white gravy, it’s own plate. Gravy average. Steak average. I’m spoiled silly in this department, having been in Texas, South and North Carolina. Great Chicken Fried Steak! Second plate of same order was 2 eggs over medium, perfect. Hash Browns, the ones to beat so far! English Muffin, almost burnt. Failed. Corn 🌽 Bread, the best I’ve tried in quite a while, it actually tasted like corn, not overly sweet, what was not too like? Could have eaten a Trio with butter. Also had a cup of their Friday Clam Chowder, $3.49? Thick, clams had gone swimming because I could not locate them, average at best. Garlic Bread, nice. My Lady sidekick enjoyed her 2 over medium, hash browns, and a small cup with steamed veggies. Small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. We both had plenty of fresh water with a slice of lemon. Service superb at the lovely hands of Isis, Happy Birthday 🎁 next day. Everyone as I said cool 😎. Total before gratuity,...

My mother and I just love Jacks we live in Durham and of course the red rooster up herer is quite lovely are red rooster equivalent is Jack's hands down mom sticks to the burger and fries with coffee lol delicious not gross or greasy what so ever I'm not s burger person but damn these were fresh I get all of it waffles biscuits and gravy in sandwiches pasta u name it salads are crisp fresh and huge and did I mention the amazing service here well I'm going to mention it now let's just say that my mom is almost 80 she is frugal has an MF but the service is go freaking awesome here every time does at least 100 times we've gone my mom has always left a damn $10 tip even for a 2 person breakfast special roughly 20 bucks (,including our tea) still a 10 dollar tip no matter whos our server cuz they are all like family and treat us so good even the owner or manager not sure but the Hispanic fellow in his early 60s I'd say hes there like every single time we go and he always checks on us and he always says hello and he'll even come at the end of our meal and make sure everything was wonderful he practically even walks out the door and holds the door open . I over hear so many regulars in here they are like hey John same thing as always like there are some long time serious repeat guests here that's gotta tell u something I'll for sure post pics next time we go oh they close at 2pm. Why? Because they can afford to I'd say cuz they have such amazing food and staff they are...

Jack’s Cafe in Chico

It’s a little place on Main Street, Where everyone knows who you are. Immediately you feel right at home, No matter if you’ve traveled far.

You hear a bright “hello” when you enter, Very nice at six-thirty in the morn. “Sit anywhere you like,” I heard someone say, Just like they’d known me since I was born.

So, I sat in a booth by the windows, That run the full length of the place. There were only three others sitting at a table, Having coffee, talking stories face to face.

They probably come in every morning, This must be their place to go. Tina has the coffee ready, She’s always the first server to show.

She took my order, the senior special, Biscuits and gravy, bacon and fruit. The coffee was included, of course, With unlimited refills to boot.

After a while, Michelle came on duty, A second waitress for all the hungry folks. I guess they know they’ll soon be busy, Serving breakfasts with sunnyside yokes.

There’s take-out, of course, you can order ahead, Many people take their food home. It’s a constant stream of customers, Feeding themselves by using their phones.

Then Leah arrived for her shift, That made three all at the same time. I knew my food was good but with three servers, The rest of the menu must be fine.

What an incredible place I found, The ambiance and food is so “Rico.” Serendipity had brought to the best place in town, Jake’s Cafe in Chico. Henry Lansing Woodward April 29,...