Jack in the Box — Restaurant in La Cañada Flintridge

“Thanks, Tyler, from the Night Shift”

I don’t usually write reviews, but tonight felt… different. I stopped by the Jack in the Box around 1:30 a.m. You know the one — tucked behind the old gas station with the flickering light. The air was cold enough to sting, but the restaurant’s neon glow pulsed like a heartbeat in the fog.

The drive-thru speaker crackled, and a calm voice said, “Welcome to Jack in the Box. My name’s Tyler. You can take your time.” There was something comforting about how he said it — slow, deliberate, like he’d been waiting just for me.

I ordered a Sourdough Jack, curly fries, and a Coke. Nothing fancy. But as I pulled up to the first window, I noticed something strange — the glass reflected the parking lot behind me perfectly, except… there were no cars. No me. No movement. Just the still neon bleeding into gray nothing.

Tyler wasn’t at the window at first. I could see the kitchen lights flicker through the narrow slit between fryer and counter. Then, softly, the window slid open.

He smiled. He had that generic, tired fast-food smile — but his eyes were bright. Too bright. Like he hadn’t blinked in a long time. His name tag read TYLER ☺ — the smiley face was printed, not drawn.

“Sorry for the wait,” he said. But I hadn’t waited. The order was already in his hands. The fries were steaming, the burger perfectly wrapped, the Coke sweating cold in its cup.

I don’t remember paying.

I thanked him and drove off, but when I reached the light, I realized I could still see the restaurant in the mirror — even after turning the corner. It shouldn’t have been visible. The sign kept glowing through the fog, the letters bending, stretching into something else.

JACK IS BACK No. It said TYLER IS BACK.

When I got home, I opened the bag. The fries were still hot. The burger still fresh. But the receipt — the receipt just said one thing, printed in faint red ink:

“COME BACK WHEN YOU’RE READY.” “WE NEVER CLOSE.”

Thanks, Tyler. The food was great. I’ll be...

This Jack in the Box is by far the worst loca t ion I have ever been to. They are so rude. I went here for the last time yesterday to find they were closed at 5pm. We had to use the drive thru. I explained we wanted to eat there but we would just eat in the parking lot. I asked if we could get a refill before getting back on the road and the manager smirked and said Not for you people. Then laughed and made a gesture that referenced my sexual orientation. Now the old me would have thrown my drink in her face but The adult, mature me simply took my order and moved on. Now I may not be the drink throwing youngster I used to be, but I am not without an alternative solution. So I am reaching out to my fellow bloggers to warn you about unfair inappropriate treatment at this Jack in the Box. I Don't think asking for the refill was too our of line considering that the lobby was closed and the main reason we went were the refills. She didn't need to be all extra with her response who actually was not the one I asked just happened to be within earshot when I asked the cashier. I WILL NEVER go here again. Good job...

Went by at 7:40 today and ordered a combination. The order taker was not listening and never asked me what beverage . I asked her if they could put cream in my coffee since I was driving and getting on freeway and she said "of course" when I got to the window she asked me my beverage again ( 3rd time I told her ) then she gave me creamers. I told her I asked for cream inside and she said they don't do that. I gave her back the cream and said I don't want the coffee anymore. She said "that's Rude" and I said that I asked her if they could put the cream inside and she said "of course" . I can't put it in while I am driving. She then complained to her manager about me right in front of me and he did nothing. She handed me my food without another word. I am very surprised at the way she blamed me . She did not listen to the order and I had to repeat 3 times. Also surprised the manager let her talk to a...