Blue Jay Restaurant

My husband and I met a couple of friends at Blue Jay Restaurant for a late breakfast on a Saturday morning. By the time we were seated, there was a line out the door. Blue Jay Restaurant has been around a long time and is clearly a neighborhood favorite. It's your traditional "greasy spoon" diner. The decor is unassuming and the leather benches are creaky, but it all adds to the classic diner charm. They do have an original menu on the wall, which is super cool. Our server was exceptionally friendly. We ordered some breakfast classics like potatoes, bacon, eggs, etc. and my husband got a burger. Overall, everything was as you'd expect. Nothing to write home about, but worth another stop in for some filling, American classic breakfast.

I have a friend of mine who just moved to this neighborhood and we were looking for a good breakfast place. Reviews show that this place has been around quite a long time and it is overall consistent! We tried it out and overall we're very pleased! I can't comment on the parking situation because we walked here from his nearby apartment. But it's right on the main drag close to many other businesses. There seem to be parking sporadically here and there and definitely on the side streets. It was pretty busy even on a late weekday morning so you might have to wait a bit on weekends or earlier in the day for sure.I had the spicy but very flavorful huevos rancheros breakfast and my friend had one of their standards with eggs, bacon, and hash browns covered in cheese. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it was just a great place to hang out and relax and take a step back in time. You can tell this place has been here a while but it's still overall just charming and relaxing and the service was great. Definitely will return! It's within walking distance to most places in the north side.

Excellent food and service! Atmosphere was great and waitress was great! Very good price for food. Pancakes were very delicious! This was my first time at this establishment and I was very impressed!

Stumbled upon Blue Jay as we were looking for a different breakfast place aside from my coworkers weekly Friday stop. Walking into the Blue Jay you are immediately taken back in time. It has that old time diner feel. Loved it..Family owned and operated for generations, I'm glad places like this still exhibits.I went with a breakfast omelette, which could have been ordered anyway you desire. Big portions and delicious too.This place is a recommended stop by me. I'll certainly return and review their other cooked up items.

Great little find very modestly priced and you get a lot of food. Solid start to my day!Don't park in the lot across the street, you will get towed!!

Excellent friendly quaint family run diner. Good food and friendly service. Love slipping occasionally away for a late b'fast ...when it's quiet, a zen that reminds me of diners w my Dad as a boy.

Very friendly service, great price for good portions and yummy food! Nostalgic neighborhood diner!

Classic diner breakfast!Everything was delicious. A monster serving of goetta made the meal. Keep in mind we moved to California seven years ago, so goetta was treat! The serving did not disappoint; it was huge, delicious and perfectly fried. The eggs were cooked as requested. I only ate a few of the potatoes, but they were flavorful and well done, which is my preference. The biscuit and gravy was wonderful. Slightly salty with plenty of sausage. The gravy was stick-to-your-ribs thick. SO good!Wheat toast was included. So much food and without coffee it was @ $11. What a steal!I highly recommend Blue Jay Restaurant!

Always a fun atmosphere with bustling customers and waitresses running about. My favorite diner. The food is always fresh and delicious. Love it here!!!

One of the best diners in town. Food and service are always top notch. Very friendly and welcoming to regulars and first times.