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Customer Reviews (36 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2008A co-worker said invited me to the Friday Night Flea Market in Monrovia and also to Jakes Coffee Shop. What a pathetic experience. I tried t... (more)
Jen
on Yahoo Jun 13, 2008Love it for breakfast. Good coffee. Great pancakes! Syrup is always warm. (more)
swollenredlips
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2008My favorite thing about Jake's Roadhouse is the way the resturant is decorated. Their walls are covered with street signs, paintings, and memorabilia. The most humorous signs are in the restrooms. We sat in the back... (more)
FGP
on Yahoo Nov 27, 2007Good food and HUGE portions. Delicious ribs with all the side dishes you could want - the burgers are good too, and gigantic. Don't try eating here on Friday night unless you want to wait an hour for a table.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2007I travel from South Orange County 3 times a month for five years and I always ALWAYS go straight to Jakes. I have eaten there abou 50 times ... (more)
surfersal1
on Yahoo Oct 09, 2007VERY BEST RIBS AND SLAW EVER!!! SERVICE AND FOOD IS TOP NOTCH!! (more)
bwilk1971
on Citysearch May 02, 2007Jake's Roadhouse makes better food than I expected it to - the barbecue is nicely flavored and they have a good burger as well. The dining area is just way too small, and it's impossible to eat there on Friday night... (more)
graypig100
on Citysearch Feb 02, 2007This is really good food. I really recomend you all to try it. I went there with my good friends and we loved it. (more)
wandernn1
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006I've eaten at this place a few times as well as bought items from their booth they set up for Monrovia Day in Old Town. Their food to me is nothing to die for, and always seems a bit pricey. Even so, they seem to get a lot of... (more)
winni3
on Citysearch Aug 28, 2006I like this place. It may not be the best place in LA for ribs, but you can't beat the price. Their lunch special includes Spare Ribs (4 pieces) for $6.99 and Babyback Ribs (3 pieces) for $8.99 among other things. They... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2005My husband loves this place, we usually have the burgers and the mushrooms in butter & garlic... YUMMY! The kids love it because you can thr... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2005This bbq is the best in the world. The ribs have so much meat with the best bbq sauce I've ever tasted. Its great for families. Especially s... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2005I love to eat out!!! I love to try new places in different areas. This time I decided to stay within my own area, and headed over to Jakes ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2005I tried Jakes 3 times over the summer while attending the Friday nite Flea Market and was disappointed every time. I've found the place to b... (more)
Nichole M.
on Judys Book Aug 24, 2005Okay, so I haven't had ribs in every place in LA, but that's because once I dined at Jake's - I just can't bring myself to eat BBQ anywhere else.It's a small family run restaurant, but it's generally busy - a good sign on a... (more)
groknix
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2005Well, I am not sure I can add much more about this place that hasn't already been said, but here goes anyway. Small place that has some interesting plaques and nostalgia pieces, nothing out of the ordinary but... (more)
robrussell
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2005I was just plain disappointed in my dinner at Jakes Roadhouse. It was more like a coffee shop or a small grill than a true roadhouse as I know them. The decor was contrived, the food was mediocre at best and the "bbq"... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 31, 2005Indifferent service and a truly forgetable dining experience prompted this posting. The ribs were tasteless, regretfully overcooked, under s... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2005Though the service was friendly that didn't make up for the extremely poor quality of food served. The 3 of us stopped in during the flea ma... (more)
localfoodie
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2005The service is acceptable but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Seemed like a nice place to stop in for a cup of coffee and that was about it. They serve Seattle's Best which is quite good but the food is another story. I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2005Drove past Jakes Roadhouse many times before stopping in, i shouldn't have stopped. Probably the worst BBQ I've ever had. This place is noth... (more)
ltroullier
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2005Visited several times, can't BEAT the burgers. Service always friendly and food is always fresh. Can't understand previous reviews calling it a coffee shop. (more)
theshadow5858
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2005I was very disappointed in my experience. The service wasn't bad, a little uppity, but not too bad. The food was bland, the menu was blase and the whole experience was just coffee shop food. The ribs didn't have much of a... (more)
delpho
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2005I work in the area, stopped in and had a bad vibe about the place. This barbeque just didn't cut it with me. No flavor, not tender and definately grisly. Very disappointed. (more)
carlabuckster
on Citysearch Mar 01, 2005Big let down. Have driven past Jakes for months and finally with regret stopped in. Found it more of a coffee shop than a roadhouse. Found the food tepid at best, the ribs tough to chew and just not what I expected.... (more)
urmaxwell
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2005The place looks pretty good. Has a nice country coffee shop feel to it. Tried the ribs and tri-tip. The ribs could have been more tender. Even with a tug the meat didn't easily come off the bones. The tri tip was over... (more)
bobbiebittman
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2005After 4 visits while we shop the farmers market we've concluded that the food is mediocre at best. Average barbeque at an above average price. I understand they do a decent breakfast, maybe we'll try it. We will take a... (more)
eatoutdaily
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2005We gave them a second chance and still thought this was some of the worst barbeque we've had. No smoke flavor, at least not noticeable, the Texas sausage was definately not a hot link and the place really had no... (more)
chowbaby1234
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2005I found that the ribs were tough & chewy, the bbq sauce was served cold and the side dish's were bland. This coffee shop should work on getting it's act together. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2004Relaxed fun atmosphere. Best BBQ sauce in the world!! Try the tri tip sandwich with fries and get a side of bbq sauce for dipping. Dessert... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2004I am recommending Jake's for its breakfast, simply because I've never been there for lunch or dinner. However, I have been there for breakf... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2004Very nice restaurant. Everyone is always freindly. I recommend anything barbecued. Fries are always good. Salads and fruit are not that grea... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2004In Monrovia, there's no place like Jake's. Go in, get a table inside or sit on the front or back patios. Go ahead, throw your peanut shells... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2004Favorite place for breakfast. Not your tradional breakfast place - still has the peanuts on the floor and the smell of barbque. But when the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2004Very good BBQ. Big salads. There is a bucket of peanuts on every table. By the end of the day the entire floor is covered. (more)