JoAnn's Cafe, you didn't think that you'd get away from a John S. review that easily, did you? Maybe it did. As of this moment, this is the oldest to-be-reviewed bookmark in my Bookmarks collection. Based on some other proprietary John S.-related stuff, I can confirm that I have had JoAnn's bookmarked since at least 2011. Isn't that crazy? It's crazy good, too, because my first experience after the turn of the decade from the aughties to the teens wasn't so spectacular. Great food, large portions, but poor or at least begrudging service. That's in my notes from way back when. But I returned a couple (three?) times after that, and each time, things were much better. Their current hours are horrible. Who's going to wake up and drive to South San Francisco for JoAnn's Cafe on a weekend? Not I. After being comfortable in a squishy booth for my first (bad) experience, I was seated in the pink area near the back of the restaurant the rest of the times. The chairs aren't that comfortable, but this is definitely the best place in the house for people-watching and especially eavesdropping. (Not that you need to be anywhere close to eavesdrop on some old people ; they're yelling because one of their dining partners refuses to get hearing aids.) This is the kind of place where my dad would sit at the counter. That's pretty much all you need to know.

Service and ambiance is good. Love the 80's music is still playing! Excellent Eggs Benedict! They have improved!

I had a coffee with a blueberry muffin. I really enjoyed it, the ambience is great, it felt clean and the staff is very friendly. I was surprised to see the number of items on the menu. i will definitely be coming back.

As I entered the original Jo-Ann's I came into a surprise of many varieties. I was greeted kindly by Jackie who offered me up a menu and the day specials. I was also informed that besides these menu that is typical for Joann's restaurant they have added a few new things like on weekends after 6:00 p.m. Joanne's is convenient for TACOS and from what I gather these tacos are very good. But this is only on weekends the rest of the week their breakfast and lunch items are delicious and very fresh I would highly recommend you coming. It is a family and beyond where you have it nice soothing music in the background while enjoying your meal I would highly recommend you come and visit the little hole in the wall but a long time residents of South San Francisco commercial district next to where KFC used to be.

I found this place on yelp searching for family-friendly brunch in the area. Food was 3 stars but everything else made it enjoyable: very kid friendly, parking was easy, great service, no wait at 12:30pm on a sunny January Sunday. THE COST: $71.56 total for brunch for 2 adults, 2 toddlers. THE SERVICE: Very humble & friendly. A single server for the whole diner, but he was attentive and sweet. No judge-y looks (from staff or fellow customers) when our younger toddler screamed for a few minutes. THE FOOD: * Orange Bread French Toast ($14.95) - 3.5 stars Very soft and moist. I liked the hint of orange. Could use a little crisp at the edges. * Guacamole Burger ($16.95) - 2.5 stars Patty was fine, guac was fine, but didn't work as a concept. It was a mess to eat there was so much guac, and the bun disintegrated. Fries were also stale. * Mickey Mouse Pancakes (kid's menu, $11.95) - 4 stars From a kid's perspective, great. You get fruit, bacon, and mickey mouse ears. Not real maple syrup but that's fine. One order was more than enough for both a 2 and a 4 year old. * Kids Sundae ($8.95) - 4 stars They waited for our signal to serve this at the end of our meal and spit it into two bowls for our two kids!