J J's breakfast and burgers — Restaurant in San Juan Bautista

After driving / walking / running by this place for YEARS (I would say even close to a decade), I FINALLY went to it today! And, really, I don't understand the rave reviews for this place.

First, the ambiance. It's quaint and interesting. It's like an 70's diner but SMALL and run down. Second, the service: fast and friendly is what I would describe it. Now the food and price.

Ok, the place is PRICEY. If you've been to Islands Burger in Monterey, it's about that level of pricey. $20 for a 1/3 lb cheeseburger and a good amount of onion rings. Seriously, this makes me think Habit Grill at $10 for something similar isn't all that bad now. The onion rings were GOOD and plentiful. The burger was good, but too well done. Islands asks how you like your burger done. This place just cooks it until it's well done. The bread was just ok. A regular sesame seeded buns. The toppings were fine. All in all, this was a decent burger with excellent onion rings for quite a bit of money. Would I go here again? No, probably not. Habit Grill is better at half the price. Islands is also better at the same price. Personally, I would just make a burger at home next time. A burger is like the easiest...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ J.J.’s Burger in San Juan Bautista is so good! The burgers are juicy, Cooked to your preferance and made fresh , veggies were fresh although the bacon could of been cooked a bit longer, But I prefer my bacon crisper. It was a decent burger, but this time, I tried a few of their other dishes, and honestly, I was surprised at how good everything was! It’s the first time I’ve enjoyed another dish over the burger. I had the most flakiest evenly fried and balanced flavored shirmp I ever had; Served with some proper fries and specialty sauce My son had the Chicken strips, They were also cooked to perfection, an even distribution of breaded flake, Mouth watering and very tender, not dr or stale, but cooked thoroughly. My son finished it, which meant he loved it. Good amount of varies refreshments. The vibe is super friendly and laid-back, perfect for a quick stop or a chill meal after exploring town. Waitress was above and beyond being helpful and easy going.Definitely one of those hidden gems you’re glad you found. 🍔🔥

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JJ’s Burgers in San Juan Bautista is a hidden gem! What drew me in was the old-school café bar vibes since it’s been so long since I’ve sat at a classic bar that wasn’t a diner, and this place nailed it.

The burgers here are delicious and absolutely huge! You also get to choose any type of fries to pair with your burger at no extra charge with options like garlic fries, chili fries, onion rings, and more. I went with the chili fries, and they paired perfectly with my burger. To top it off, I ordered a cookies and cream milkshake, which, just like the burger, was massive and didn’t skimp on quality or flavor!

This family-owned spot has such a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff even shared a bit of the restaurant’s history with us which made the experience even better. Hands down one of the best burger joints I’ve ever tried. Highly recommend...