J & A's Cafe

J & A's Cafe

1418 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA

★★★★★4.7(325 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved mom-and-pop diner feels like stepping into your grandmother's kitchen, where every plate of eggs and pancakes comes with genuine care and a side of no-nonsense comfort. Run-down in the best way possible, J & A's trades WiFi and credit cards for real conversation and soul-warming Americana breakfast that tastes like home, drawing hikers and locals alike to its cash-only counter in Arcadia.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available. Cash only.

Full breakfastCash onlyQuick grabTraditional drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyParking

Google Reviews

MPW 333
★★★★★3 months ago

This is a gem in Duarte. We had just come from a hike in Monrovia and had not had breakfast. We googled 5 top breakfast restaurants in our vicinity and J&A'S popped up. It was only 9 min from our location. When we arrived and walked in we were welcomed. We were seated…

Roni Ronaszeki
★★★★★7 months ago

I have recently just been coming to this little diner spot and has always been great until last weekend on Saturday the 27th, 2025. My husband and I ordered the same breakfast scrambled eggs, 2 pancakes, and bacon. The eggs honestly tasted like powdered eggs. There was no bite…

Edith Guzman
★★★★10 months ago

Wanted a quick breakfast restaurant to eat at with my brother and mother and found this little mom and pop's place. It's run down but full of soul. The food was yummy of comfy like you get for an older relative place. The service was genuine and seemed like the owner. This place…

Janeth Cruz
★★★★a year ago

Wanted to try out this place after seeing the reviews and it wasn't the business. It was like going to your grandma's house that doesn't even like you to eat bad food. ( the elderly lady owner gave those vibes didn't greet and was bothered when asked for a bag) . The food…

MikkaH ParaNormal DSP
★★★★★2 years ago

Local Americana Diner off Route 66 Prepare to see some cool cars in the parking area on weekends and holidays. No WiFi so you’ve got to talk amongst yourselves. Bring CASH! ATM across the street to the east. B of A. 6am-2pm only. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Senior Discount Menu …

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