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Mainstay featuring generous plates of homestyle American fare in a down-to-earth setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 406 E Washington St, Stephenville, TX 76401
Phone: (254) 965-5211
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jake-and-Dorothys-Cafe-100040186610977/
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Reviews
Syd Grant
This was on my list to visit so we planned a trip specifically coming here from lunch on our way back home to Fort Worth from the hill country.
Caught them after the Sunday lunch rush so sat right down and ordered. Love the old school diner with the soda fountain bar. Fresh pies were on display and had to save room too.
The staff is all very friendly and down home. The prices are reasonable as well.
I had the small (next size is double and then a triple party is XL) chicken fried steak with their fresh cut waffles fries. The CFS was remarkable and lived the gravy as well. Glad I opted for smaller size so I could have some pie. My wife let me have a bite of her patty melt and it was so delicious! You can taste the difference in a fresh groin beef patty too!
The pies were amazing but my cherry jubilee was exceptional. Loved the homemade crushed crust and nuts.
Great place to stop and have some down home cooking!
… moreCaught them after the Sunday lunch rush so sat right down and ordered. Love the old school diner with the soda fountain bar. Fresh pies were on display and had to save room too.
The staff is all very friendly and down home. The prices are reasonable as well.
I had the small (next size is double and then a triple party is XL) chicken fried steak with their fresh cut waffles fries. The CFS was remarkable and lived the gravy as well. Glad I opted for smaller size so I could have some pie. My wife let me have a bite of her patty melt and it was so delicious! You can taste the difference in a fresh groin beef patty too!
The pies were amazing but my cherry jubilee was exceptional. Loved the homemade crushed crust and nuts.
Great place to stop and have some down home cooking!
Jay Doshi
This is your typical cozy, mom and pop breakfast diner. Good food, friendly service, full of regulars who get called by name by the staff. Average age of the customers and staff is probably 60 (this is a compliment).
Food was home cooked tasting and good.
Restrooms could use a cleaning. There was a small roach on the floor in the dining room.
… moreFood was home cooked tasting and good.
Restrooms could use a cleaning. There was a small roach on the floor in the dining room.
Debbie Ritter
Omigoodness, how is it that we are this many days old and never knew about this place that’s only 2-1/2 hrs from home????? We just enjoyed their famous chicken fried steak made with ribeye and hand cut waffle fries. Thank you, Dawn, for serving us well and filling us in on the history of Jakes and Dorothy’s. We are already looking forward to stopping in the next time we’re passing through.
… moreMike Webb
Exactly what you would expect from a small town diner. Nothing fancy, just decent food served with a smile.
I was bummed that my guest and I weren’t able to order the CFS lunch special for $7 so instead we got the Chicken Fried Steak and Salad for $14 each.
Fortunately the chicken fry was FAR from over seasoned. It had good texture but needed a heap of help from the table side S&P shakers.
Tasty honey mustard dressing.
Take a slice of pie home. It’s fun to share!
… moreI was bummed that my guest and I weren’t able to order the CFS lunch special for $7 so instead we got the Chicken Fried Steak and Salad for $14 each.
Fortunately the chicken fry was FAR from over seasoned. It had good texture but needed a heap of help from the table side S&P shakers.
Tasty honey mustard dressing.
Take a slice of pie home. It’s fun to share!
Kara Atturio
I am writing to express our deep disappointment regarding our 2nd visit today. What should have been a celebratory dinner for my 7 yr old daughter turned into an incredibly uncomfortable situation due to our waitress’s lack of boundaries.
My daughter has been battling SEVERE health and food anxiety issues for months. Tonight was a massive milestone for her: she chose this place because of the pie pictures. She tried a new food, pushed past her fears, and successfully ate a portion of her meal before deciding to save room for pie. We were thrilled.
However, our waitress took it upon herself to shame my daughter multiple times for not finishing her plate, telling her, ‘Wow, you hardly ate, that’s enough food to feed me, you don’t want to take that home? You didn’t hardly eat. That’s very expensive missy” My daughter said no thank you and that she was saving room for dessert. She left feeling like she had done something wrong. To make matters worse, at checkout, the same waitress mocked her choices and commented on my finances, stating, ‘Wow, just Sprite and pie… what a dinner! That’s a lot of money for the food left on that plate.”
A server’s job is to provide good food and a welcoming environment…not to police a child’s appetite, mock their dessert, or criticize a customer’s spending. Staff must be trained to understand that they have NO idea what medical or sensory battles a guest is facing. Shaming a child over food is completely unacceptable, and we will be taking our business elsewhere until this is addressed.
… moreMy daughter has been battling SEVERE health and food anxiety issues for months. Tonight was a massive milestone for her: she chose this place because of the pie pictures. She tried a new food, pushed past her fears, and successfully ate a portion of her meal before deciding to save room for pie. We were thrilled.
However, our waitress took it upon herself to shame my daughter multiple times for not finishing her plate, telling her, ‘Wow, you hardly ate, that’s enough food to feed me, you don’t want to take that home? You didn’t hardly eat. That’s very expensive missy” My daughter said no thank you and that she was saving room for dessert. She left feeling like she had done something wrong. To make matters worse, at checkout, the same waitress mocked her choices and commented on my finances, stating, ‘Wow, just Sprite and pie… what a dinner! That’s a lot of money for the food left on that plate.”
A server’s job is to provide good food and a welcoming environment…not to police a child’s appetite, mock their dessert, or criticize a customer’s spending. Staff must be trained to understand that they have NO idea what medical or sensory battles a guest is facing. Shaming a child over food is completely unacceptable, and we will be taking our business elsewhere until this is addressed.
Patrick Pittman
Jake & Dorothy’s is a quintessential diner/”greasy spoon” experience, and that’s for the better and the worse. Expect friendly service, good food, but aging atmosphere.
Food
The Food at Jake & Dorothy’s is good, but it falls short of truly being great. The food seemed fresh, but each item had some issues. In my meal, the hash browns were a little under-fried (I insist that good hash browns should be fried to crispy), the eggs were underseasoned, and the gravy had a slightly congealed texture to it. Having said all that it was still good food. It was hearty, and the omelet (when eaten as a whole) had plenty of spice.
Service
I have nothing bad to say about the service. The people working there were friendly and welcoming, and they took good care of me. You still get a small town diner feel to it, although it did give the feel less of a waitstaff waiting on tables and more of a couple older ladies minding us. Still recommend highly.
Atmosphere
Jake & Dorothy’s feels like a time capsule of restaurants from a few decades ago. Everything from the types of cups they use (and the fact they serve soda in cans instead of from a fountain) makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time (but don’t worry they now accept credit cards, except American Express). The problem is that everything had a weathered feel to it. For some examples, my table had a slight wobble, and the front bar had a bunch of grooves warn into it. I still enjoyed the food and my time, but the atmosphere could do with an update.
… moreFood
The Food at Jake & Dorothy’s is good, but it falls short of truly being great. The food seemed fresh, but each item had some issues. In my meal, the hash browns were a little under-fried (I insist that good hash browns should be fried to crispy), the eggs were underseasoned, and the gravy had a slightly congealed texture to it. Having said all that it was still good food. It was hearty, and the omelet (when eaten as a whole) had plenty of spice.
Service
I have nothing bad to say about the service. The people working there were friendly and welcoming, and they took good care of me. You still get a small town diner feel to it, although it did give the feel less of a waitstaff waiting on tables and more of a couple older ladies minding us. Still recommend highly.
Atmosphere
Jake & Dorothy’s feels like a time capsule of restaurants from a few decades ago. Everything from the types of cups they use (and the fact they serve soda in cans instead of from a fountain) makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time (but don’t worry they now accept credit cards, except American Express). The problem is that everything had a weathered feel to it. For some examples, my table had a slight wobble, and the front bar had a bunch of grooves warn into it. I still enjoyed the food and my time, but the atmosphere could do with an update.
Monica Chavez
Walked in one evening randomly because I have seen all the hype and wanted to try it out . I try dives and locally owned restaurants all over Texas and the US . It was Tuesday so they were running specials on . I ordered the CFS was told fries were my only option as a side since it was Hamburger Day and they weren’t making mashed potatoes.My salad was brown lettuce with tomatoes on it and not what I was looking at in thier pictures online .When my order came out the grease poured off the waffle fries the CFS was thin . The staff was not very welcoming it was a very get what you get type of experience. Cleanliness I will give a 2 on because it’s a typical dirty greasy spoon . All in all the place probably use to be amazing but I fear I arrived about 20 years too late for that experience . For what we spent on 2 meals with no options and bad service . We could have saved and went to a nicer establishment and actually got what we wanted side wise . People still give amazing reviews and it has me baffled on their mind set or lack of experiences and food. This place is horrible ! Give other locally owned places in this town a try and steer clear of this one .
… moreMandy Bennett
Wonderful atmosphere. Great server! Kept glasses filled real well.
Had the lunch specials. I had the catfish…delicious!! Hubby has the chicken fried steak…. was okay.
Sides: awesome pinto beans and cornbread, waffle fries….didn’t eat because not done enough, side salads good, coleslaw great, and chocolate cake okay.
We’ll come back on our next trip.
… moreHad the lunch specials. I had the catfish…delicious!! Hubby has the chicken fried steak…. was okay.
Sides: awesome pinto beans and cornbread, waffle fries….didn’t eat because not done enough, side salads good, coleslaw great, and chocolate cake okay.
We’ll come back on our next trip.
Tom Cam
Great little cafe right off the beaten path. Had an excellent cheeseburger, that had to be pressed down just to eat it, and waffle fries. Service was really good, my cup stayed filled and the waitress checked on me several times. The restaurant was clean and it was good to see the staff helping each other out. Will definitely be returning.
… moreEric Grundelman
Just like when you get to go home and eat mom’s cooking, this is that kind of experience. I showed up an hour after the sunset on a night of freezing rain and they were still working hard making unreal Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes and salad. Really great breading on the chicken fried steak that was thick, but doesn’t cut the roof of your mouth. It tasted wonderful.
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