Jackie & Sons
134 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ
Crema's Take
“This South Orange spot strikes a welcoming balance between a quick coffee grab and a genuine destination for a leisurely breakfast, where the kitchen clearly takes pride in both classics and creative combinations like avocado toast and lentil soup. The aesthetic charm—from thoughtful dishware to Instagram-worthy plating—pairs nicely with genuinely friendly service and a family-friendly vibe that makes it easy to linger or dash, whether you're solo or bringing a crew of five. Fair warning: parking requires a bit of patience, but the honest, well-executed food and attentive staff make it worth the hunt.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Pretty atmosphere and dishware. Breakfast burrito average, not bad but also nothing special about it. French toast, pretty on the eyes, greasy on the mouth; I would like to taste more of the pistachios. Macchiato and mango smoothie were really good; baristas knew what they were doing. Staff was attentive and also made sure everything was alright with our food. Maybe I ordered the wrong items. Overall, a 7/10 experience :(
Food is amazing from the lentil soup to the avocado blt, avocado toast to the salads!!! Seriously, everything is great!! Love the food!! Super friendly staff. Parking can be a challenge but a short walk is worth it!
Came in to grab some breakfast and had a great experience. The service was friendly and attentive. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheddar sandwich on a roll and it was excellent. My wife had the zucchini bread that she also enjoyed. Nice and bright atmosphere. Need to come back to try the scones and other items.
After another place down the street said it would take 30 mins to get breakfast when the place was empty, I happily landed here! The service was great. The food was even better. I got a Blueberry scone which I couldn't help but eat it all after I planned to eat half and save the rest. I continued on with the Jackie & Son Scramble which I ordered eggs over easy. The Sourdough bread was amazing with the whole dish of eggs, tomatoes, Truffle Home Fries and Gruyere. And it arrived in just a few mins hot off pan. Love the atmosphere, the attention of the bus waiters, and everything about this place. Will happily return.
Family of 5 wanted a quick breakfast. Metered Street parking upon arrival. No wait time at the time. Seating for 5 was a bit tight but manageable. Self-order at the counter, server brought food instantly. Food was great! Especially, the Carrot/Apple juice my 2 year old loved it. A lot of options to pick from breakfast to lunch food. Would definitely come again.