JJ's Cafe

Popped in here for some lunch vittles, during our annual ride thru Lassen.

Great ambiance and service, with outdoor seating and attitude from our server.  Top it all off with home baked breads, pregnant little ground squirrels, house cured meats and you've got some good times in the Sierras.

We look forward to a return visit.

Had breakfast here and the food was great, big servings and good selections on the menu.

However, the ladies working at this restaurant could use a lesson in hospitality and customer service. In times when we did actually get to sit down and eat ( yes, they shoo you away when they are the slightest bit of busy) the service was not great at all. Would it kill the waitress to smile and be pleasant?

Diners beware: On multiple occasions the women at the counter have discouraged us from eating there complaining that they "only have one chef" and blah blah blah. Especially, if you're making the trip to Old Station to try JJs, this can be super disappointing. Not to mention, rude.

I stopped in during an epic, long-distance bike trip. Lassen Park was closed due to fires and the whole valley surrounding Old Station was smoked out like a Three-6 Mafia concert. JJ's delivered the goods. The portions were incredibly generous, the waitress was very hospitable and friendly, the food tasted amazing and fresh (the bread was made in the bakery next door and the meat was house cured) and the blackberry pie a la mode was on point. They also had vegetarian options, which was important for my girlfriend. A very filling and tasty lunch and dessert for two was had at a very reasonable price. I hear the proprietors winter in Arizona so I think this place is only a summer spot. There's not much reason to be in Old Station during winter anyway.