Joy of Eating Cafe

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Joy Of Eating Cafe is located in California.

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Yelp.com Review - by Steven C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has to be the greatest breakfast spots in Vallejo, next to Buttercup restaurant. Plates are good sized, the food tastes great, and you will leave full. Stop by early though to get a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresia D.

4.0 of 5 stars. To my surprise I have never reviewed The Joy of Eating, what a shame.Well the reason they are missing one star is the lack of tables!I recently came here and the service was great, realized I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Derrick D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Though it is a small dive. It is local, and they cook up a mean breakfast for a cheap price. My family and I love going here, especially after Sunday Mass. This certainly beats...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Guada G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'd say they're the best breakfast spot in Vallejo--although there ain't much competition either. They always seem to be packed, so go early. If you're looking for a good home cooked breakfast, try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dimplez D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This Is Seriously ONE of those HOLES in the wall that you would NOT walk into (depending on how picky you are), the only reason why I stepped into this place was because the Wifey ate there and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm sure this review will receive attacks from the others that praise this hole-in-the-wall, but I just can't allow others to be persuaded by friends and fans of this restaurant. I first learned of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The name says it all. Perfect breakfast dive, with very friendly staff, great food and their famous bread. yum yum good stuff!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jing F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Breakfast is great here!!! This place is busssyyy...anyway, you don't have to wait for a waitress/staff to sit you. If you see an empty table and it's clean? Just sit yourself (I always do)...this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli M.

5.0 of 5 stars. super yummy and well priced! great local place always slammed and having fun everytime
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by coral c.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, I'm from the Bay Area, but live in Portland OR now where brunch is SERIOUS business. You can't go out on a weekend and get in anywhere without waiting at least an hour. It's truly out of hand. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! Me and my girlfriend frequently go here for breakfast. It's a great place to go for breakfast. Their toast, which is their speciality, is delicious. I always look forward to going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Roxy V.

4.0 of 5 stars. YUM. YUM. YUM... YUMMMM....Their ranch breakfast w/ the hotlinks is just great. I've never been a big fan of hash browns but their hash is just delish.. sprinkle a little salt and pepper and just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bread here is awesome! The service is a bit lacking but for what you get, and the price you pay (very reasonable) you can't expect excellent service... But I can say this place is always packed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris and Deanne N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is great here. It was only my second time eating here the other day. Every time my friends and I come here it is usually packed and people have to wait for tables to open up. The first time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Taralee A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have lived in Vallejo for a year now and only moments away from this sweet breakfast joint. I am so sad I didn't find it sooner!The food is hearty and very yummy! Local breakfast lovers really will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would rather not eat anywhere else for breakfast. This home-style kitchen eatery makes the yummiest egg creations. Be prepared to pass out after enjoying your first meal, the food is rich and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by roberto c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two words...Ranch Breakfast ( This has a sampling of all that JOE has to offer. Eggs, pancakes, meat, homestyle potatoes, and of course toast)Its a great breakfast spot. Large enough portions and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by julie l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok folks, its all about the home made bread, the best around, I could just eat the bread and butter with a cup of coffee, so yummy. The breakfasts are generous portions and the service is always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just your average greasy spoon, nope, way above average. What ever you do, whatever you order, get the toast and take home a loaf of bread. This alone makes this a little slice of heaven. Cheap eats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for breakfast or lunch. I especially like the omelettes and homemade bread. The waitresses are pretty efficient, even when it gets busy and it can get very crowded and noisy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Breakfast on a Monday morning was tolerable at best. The homemade toast is as good as always, but the omelette that we ordered as a scramble really kinda sucked. The corned beef hash wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elaine z.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Joy of Eating! Every time I go there, the food is delicious and the service makes you feel at home. The portions are huge and the prices are great! I have yet to try a lunch item, because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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GREAT food! by P G. at InsiderPages

I've been here a couple times before, and have enjoyed everything I ordered. Their toast is off the hook! The place is really small, and the wait gets a little long, especially after church, but it's worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! The give you tons of their home-made bread, which is delicious. I usually get the country fried steak, but their sandwiches are good, too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sandie o.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a great #2 breakfast here today....We did have to wait a bit to be served, but isn't great food worth waiting for??The toast is good, it is their own recipe.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara N.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't know...maybe I have to give this place another chance...but time I went, we waited forever. That is fine and well if the food is great, but I was highly disappointed! The breakfast was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Is it just me, or is this the place you go when you want a good old half hour or so sitting on your toilet with pee-butt (or hot butt, or Montezuma's revenge, the squirts, or diarrhea).I love The Joy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I started goin here about last year after hearing about it from a few people. I couldnt believe I never tried this place before. Its a great place for breakfast and lunch. I always go there for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dita C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great breakfast joint. Most of the items are good and the portions are big. The ranch breakfast includes everything and probably should be shared. The buscuits with gravy are also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by celia a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went back for crab sandwiches today. They were big, tasty and worth twelve dollars. The service was good. We were asked if we wanted more soda, water. It is not a fancy place but every plate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place!!The waffles remind of the waffles @ Roscoe's in Southern California. But they don't just have waffles and chicken there. They have burgers, sandwiches, and a vareity of breakfasts....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by NiKKi N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love this place! Great all American breakfast and lunch. I love their crab sandwich. Friendly staff and the food prepared quickly but you might have to be patient and wait for an available...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael p.

5.0 of 5 stars. great service.great staff.great food.nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel Ann A.

5.0 of 5 stars. i am such a fan of breakfast and after coming across all of the positive reviews from fellow yelpers about the joy of eating cafe i figured id just HAVE to give them a try :)you walk in and it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for breakfast with a couple of my friends and we were seated right away -- although my friend said that she usually waits 30 minutes to be seated..I was already full from my breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristi C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place and would eat here more often if I could eat what ever I wanted. The food is good, but if you have any issues with high fat, high calorie, high sodium you should just eat breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlon O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came in twice so far...W/ kids: this was kind of a dissapointment as two of the children ordered the Funny Face Pancake. This was anything but funny. We expected it to look inviting w/ whipped cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who doesn't like the Joy of Eating?! Seriously?! DELICIOUS! The crab omelette is so unbelievably scrumptious! It's like $14 I think but it's HUGE you'll definitely wanna split or take some home if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jennay v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm good. I recommend coming here for breakfast to share their signature bread, an omelet, and potatoes! What a steal for the price. Did I mention the delicious bread???? Oh yeah.. and the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Petra S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit I'm not much of a breakfast person but since I was craving some pancakes we decided to see what was in the area, and once again Yelp was very useful in helping us find a good breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brady c.

5.0 of 5 stars. J.O.E. has been open since I was a kid. Three different owners. Same GREAT food. EVERYTHING IS GOOD HERE...EVERYTHING! The servings are plentiful. The service is friendly. The food is high...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christina b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank Goodness for Yelp in referring me to this place. Considering that Vallejo has a select few "mom-and-pop" restaurants, it is good that a place like Joy of Eating exist in this city that is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean-Arellia T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The name says it all!! HUGE everything...bread is as big as your face...omelettes stuffed to capacity...portions worth every penny! It's a no fluff, ALL about the food, type of spot!Ya know you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Joy of eating has been awesome forever. Big portions for your dollar, friendly staff and a tiny little fun atmosphere. I swear nothing has changed since I was a kid. It rocks.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chantie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best place in da V. for some breakfast. sweet homemade bread, off the hook omelettes esp the hotlink omelette, good oj, none watery eggs, meaty sausage patty......AND be ready to sleep after your done...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Riza A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love me some breakfast...especially the non-commercialized, sh*t I could make myself at home. Joy of Eating is the best breakfast in the Vallejo/Benicia area. Don't expect to come in and be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, I have been enjoying the joy of eating for 20 years now, almost as long as I can remember...The service can sometimes be on the shotty side, but the food, atleast the breakfast...I cant say I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SJ M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Joy is waning.This used to be a really great place until the owners started substituting items into old standards. First it was in an omelette I ordered that was supposed to be made with hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brianna S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every chance I get to bring someone new here I do. I love their bread and the Corned beef hash! don't really care what else I get on my plate other than that. LOL It's only BREAKFAST & LUNCH so they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert P.

4.0 of 5 stars. PROS: The inch-thick homemade toast, stereotypical breakfast cafe interior, decent location.CONS: Food is OK at best - but there are still many untasted items on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adelaine S.

3.0 of 5 stars. 1st visit (February 08): Didn't try the omelette but will probably try it sometime when craving breakfast goods. My significant other ordered the Tuna Melt (which was okay) and I had the breakfast #2....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Only come here for breakfast...BUT YUMMY!!! The toast is worth going for with some jam on it and your set..The breakfasts are good too a little greasy but what do you really expect.It definitely gets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiki G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The toast alone is worth a visit! The rest of the food is just your standard diner items. Solid.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

5.0 of 5 stars. mmmmm toast.... They have the best bread!!! It's hard to find a good greasy spoon hole in the wall place where the food is this good!! This place does pack full really quick on the weekends and on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bee D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't going to add to the already out the door line of wonderful reviews, until I saw one that wasn't good. So I had to even it out with my review.This is your true neighborhood hole-in-the-wall...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Okay, when it comes to breakfast, I am pretty easy, and it doesn't take a lot to satisfy me, but I was sorely disappointed when I decided to give this cafe a chance. I called in my order and picked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tery c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is always hopping! The homeade bread is wonderful! It is LARGE portions at amazingly cheap prices. There is usually a line, and the owners have opened a 2nd location in Suisun. I am so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jyg s.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE JOY OF EATING, SON!Man oh man, if you want some straight up, no-nonsense, down-homecooking.... oh, and if you happen to be in Vallejo, CA for some odd reason (lemme guess, Marine World? (I REFUSE...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Best kept secret! by n h. at InsiderPages

This place is a landmark in Vallejo! Breakfast is a must here. Big portions and home style cooking. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes on the weekend. Staff is always friendly and they take care of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by H. S.

5.0 of 5 stars. go here for the toast. and cool, greasy-spoon atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana Lyn M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go here often and it's just plain good, but the last time was exceptionally good! The breakfast potatoes weren't dry, the chicken fried steak wasn't dry, and the egg was cooked to perfection.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Norm P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place to eat in Vallejo. Amongst my friends, I still own the Ranch Breakfast Title. What's in a Ranch Breakfast? 3, pancakes, 3 eggs made to order, your choice of meat (i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by B.ManzaNO ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Vallejo isn't a city generally associated with good eats! However, there are a handful of hole in the wall restaurants that this town offers that local residents would consider landmarks for food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C F.

5.0 of 5 stars. yummy and satisfying. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The air is thicker in here, as it is full of grease and everything they serve here seems to be slathered in butter. I like the french toast because it's not too sweet, plus it consists of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tempe M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love a greasy spoon as much as the next guy, but this wasn't anything special. We didn't have to wait very long for a table even though there are only 15 tables in the place. We didn't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerrie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went there today, Sunday...place was pretty packed at 12:30, but my friend and I were able to snag two stools at the counter. I got the BAT, light on the mayo. When it came out, I tried a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon K.

5.0 of 5 stars. all you need to try is their homemade bread. i have to agree with it being a slophouse. not much they can do about that since it's at an old location. everytime i've been there it's been buzzing,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jorge k.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best omellete options around... Look no further, the country gravy is so thick and delicious... The biscuits? Gigantic! Only one word of advice; do not desert this wonderful place because of one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tina p.

3.0 of 5 stars. After a night out at a local dive bar in vallejo, (where i have my suspicions about someone slipping something into my drink.. which is a whole other story..) that ended up with me being brought back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leon D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good service, great food!I've only been here for breakfast, and I always get the Sunrise omelet (avocado, bacon, swiss).The Joy of Eating is one of the places in Vallejo that you must go to if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bob a.

1.0 of 5 stars. Today I kept thinking I should have gone to Andreas just behind the adjacent building. Why didn't I go? Well this is my third visit to Joy of Eating Cafe. I know I did give this place a prestigious 4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember going to Cave for less than a year and running past here every day. Best breakfast in the area and right off 80 too!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. my favorite mom & pop breakfast place! I grew up eating here a few times a year after Sunday church. By 9:30 am, the line gets long and you may have to wait on Sunday's. The portions are big and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Way better tham Good Day Cafe (which was run by waitresses from Joy of Eating who quit en masse when the Korean guy who owns Bud's Burgers on Springs Road bought it and started to cut corners), this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryll D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I figure if you went here every morning of every day for an entire month you'd end up with three things:1) 4" on your waistline2) a 110% greater chance of getting heart disease in the near future3)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by stacy k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I grew up with this restaurant and although it's under different management, the bread which is the main star of the restaurant is still the best! I love the fact that you could order a loaf of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitchell C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Initially described to me as a "soul food" breakfast, which is not accurate at all. Black patrons do not automatically make it OK to classify a restaurant as soul food. Homemade toast, butter-soaked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher J.

5.0 of 5 stars. this and good day cafe-your future pit stops of breakfast and lunch. your future....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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cozy home town feel

This is our favorite breakfast spot. The service is great and they know most customers by name. Brenda is out favorite. We love the Joy Omelet. They are great at customizing orders and you can count on your...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Good Food

THe food is great! My friend told me about this place. THe homemade toast is probably the best i've had. Good value. Recomend - ranch breakfast
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2003
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On the way to Tahoe, great morning place

I went to this place with a friend whom introduced me to it. This place has to most amazing "thick bread" I have ever had. My recomomation is the "Rancher Special." You will not be disappointed by taste or...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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