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MJ's Downtown Cafe & Bakery

655 1st St, Brentwood, CA
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Ranked #2 of 28 restaurants in Brentwood
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- May 7, 2013
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Brentwood, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

MJ's is a small town diner with great food! Service can be slow at times, but usually only during peak times. I prefer breakfast here on Saturday and Sunday mornings, the servings are large, tasty and made to order. I especially like the BAMS (Bacon, Avocado, Mushroom and Swiss) omelet) The kids like the Belgian Waffles and the wife the... More

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Oakley, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013 via mobile

I've only gone for breakfast. Both times I've gone I've had very good meals. Ingredients are fresh and served hot. I did have to flag down service for coffee refills the first visit but they were on top of it the second time. There is a very awkward waiting area with the tables very close by. I watched a lady... More

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Discovery Bay, California, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Awesome breakfast and great value, the portions are excellent and even a bit to large. The only down fall is the wait because they are always full which tells you something. The only downside is your order takes a long time to get after ordering

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Layton, Utah
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42 reviews 42 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Were in Antioch visiting family, Uncle suggested this place in old downtown Brentwood a few minutes away. He said they are relatively new to the scene, a few friends that decided to try their hand at the restaurant business. So glad they did! The wait for a table was minimal at 9:30am on a Saturday morning (no more than 10... More

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Brentwood, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Wonderful food but slow service. Patience pays off but don't go if you are in a hurry. All of the items are homemade as far as I know and the pastries are great. Try the bundt cake for sure.

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Brentwood, California
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64 reviews 64 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

This place is a regular for us when we don't feel like fixing a meal. The food is fresh and wholesome. The restaurant does not cut corners--the hash browns are made from fresh potatoes that are cooked and grated on site. I appreciate that they offer a half sandwich paired with a salad or soup for $7.95. The restaurant's tuna... More

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Danville, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012 via mobile

I love corned beef hash and eggs for breakfast out. The gold standard is Harris Ranch on Hwy 5. This was better than that. My wife got the homemade cinnamon roll. It was enormous and tasty

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