Blu Jam Cafe

A Sherman Oaks gem. First, it has a gigantic seating capacity. Probably very help during the weekends because even on a Tuesday morning it was half packed.

Parking is readily available (street, meter), nice walking route too.

We were looking for easy no-fuss breakfast options and this place popped up. The ambience is great, everything is very cute and cozy, every staff member we came across was incredibly friendly and inviting.

Hats off to Jeff who just made my morning. He was joking around, checked on us constantly (even though they don't have wait staff, you order your food at the counter or online) and just left me feeling so welcome and warm!

The online ordering experience was great. They had a picture for EVERY dish in the menu and detailed description, various choices and very generous portions.
Thank you!!

We had Sunday brunch here, there was no wait time and we were seated immediately. The service was fast, and the brunch was good,
The chicken taco was marinated perfectly, the blue jam Benedict was also good, the potatoes on the side was lacking taste, maybe some salt would have added to the taste.
The iced coffee seemed very sweet to me.
The ginger shots were good.

"We're Jammin!"

Blu Jam Cafe... "I wanna jam it wid you."

This breakfast, brunch and lunch time fav, is a small chain in Los Angeles with seven locations, including their flagship in the Melrose/Hollywood/West Hollywood area.

Sherman Oaks is my local for takeout/delivery and dining in [which included outside or in... gorgeous patio space in the front as well as more to the side and in back]... You can seat yourself and order at the front or via phone courtesy QR... The future is now!

Having had most of their veggie friendly options on the menu. I opted in for the Vegan Wrap on the lunch menu from brunch breakfast. The Vegan Tofu Tostada, Spicy Vegan Tex Mex Tofu Hash and various vegan possible things [including coffee with almond or oat milk]... Unfortunately the S.O. location located on Ventura Blvd/Noble Avenue between Sepulveda and Kester... street parking mostly... Doesn't serve adult beverages like a lot of their other locations, but you don't need a stiff drink to enjoy enjoy a great meal here.

The flavors for all the food is stellar! My new friend Rich raved about the Crunchy French Toast with vanilla bean sauce for syrup and his boyfriend (an old friend celebrating his birthday weekend), Art enjoyed his Simply Eggs combo. He wasn't crazy for the potatoes, but Rich and I loved them!

The food blends well together. The service was great though you don't have an actual set server. They bring you your food and things you needs. A cafe of mint lemon water that's crazy refreshing, but then you're pretty set.

Lots of classic essentials on the table [pepper, salt, ketchup, hot sauce, etc] and you get lots of napkins + utensils cleaned and sealed in a recycled paper material bag.

Music is causal and familiar, nods to old jazz, blues, r&b, pop and modern throughout, was great to eat, enjoy and vibe out.

We saw who I think is the manager and/or owner working his magic throughout in a cool Lakers cap in a casual but stylish fit. He seemed really friendly handing out nods and smiles to all enjoying their meal.

A pretty decent deal for three meals, coffees, plus tip [a little over $80] which you do before you receive anything is very coffee shop or food of convenience... I know it can seem a little off beat for a restaurant cafe, but I gotta say BJC does it in a very special way.

Q Tip:
Check in and get a complimentary free ginger shot!

They also offering catering and events.

I was super excited to check out this location because I just love the WeHo one! Seems like this location is a bit bigger but the service was superb! We came on a Friday morning and there was no wait to get us seated. The waiter we had was super attentive and hilarious! I wish I remembered his name but he had a killer stash to match his personality! The food was delicious as always! However some of my friends were thrown off with the fact that the French toast doesn't come with syrup. That's not a deal breaker for me but if it's important to you BYOS cuz even if you request it, they don't have it. (Which is a little odd). Other than that the drinks were also on point! If you check in through Yelp you get a free ginger shot so we were quick to claim that.
I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

I was a bit disappointed today. I have been craving their huevos rancheros for months, but because of how crowded they get and their lack of parking, I haven't had time to come.

I finally had some time to come today and was so looking forward to having the huevos rancheros. Unfortunately, I was completely disappointed. The food came out completely cold. The avocado was underripe. My friend and I ordered the exact same thing. The inconsistency of the amount of potatoes we each got was ridiculous. He got almost double the amount I got for the exact same price.

The service was great but totally underwhelmed with the quality of food, and quite surprised because it's one of my favorite breakfast items. I would have complained but I was parked at the meter and didn't have enough time to wait for them to remake it.

At least I won't be craving it now.

UPDATE: in response to my Yelp review, the manager Jeff, responded to me and invited my friend and I back for a free meal to make up for our previous experience. We took him up on that offer and came this afternoon. Glad we did. Jeff reserved a table for us. We re-ordered the exact same thing, my favorite thing on the menu, huevos rancheros. It was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh. The potatoes were nice and hot. The avocado was soft. Eggs perfectly prepared and, as always, service impeccable.

Jeff, thank you for making it right. You went above and beyond my expectations. Hands down, still one of my favorite breakfast places. If you haven't tried the huevos rancheros, you really need to. Be warned, it's addicting and portion is huge. Well worth the cost.

Wanted to know what all the hype was about and I still don't know why all the hype. My dish was good but the others in our party were less than pleased as burgers came out rare. Morning hash was good and glad it was a lot so my fiancé could share with me. Brunch burger was not fully cooked.

Great ambiance and fresh food! Little pricy but the food is delicious and is ready within a reasonable time.

Provender: this is an amazing restaurant if you enjoy breakfast. I ordered food to go, and the service was excellent. I ordered the two egg breakfast, which was delicious.

Prices: reasonable for a Ventura Blvd. restaurant. The two egg breakfast will run you about $16 (with sausage).

Parking: they have limited paid meters on Ventura. They also have a parking lot, behind the alley.

People: fun for all, but geared towards adults.

Perks: this is a cashless store, so don't forget your credit cards. Food was delicious, and they also serve hot/cold coffee and other beverages. I think they also accommodate for private parties and off platters.

This little cafe is a local favorite, definitely recommend coming early or waiting till later afternoon to get in. The hours are brunch hours! They have a cute patio that is perfect to dine with the girls, friends, on a date or bring the kids to enjoy a lovely meal. The menu is fantastic and has options for everyone, vegetarian/ vegan, and some gluten free.
I ordered a sandwich and it was huge I had to take 1/2 home with me, which I happily enjoyed for lunch the next day. Served along side a fresh crunchy salad. My friend scarfed down her meal before I could take a photo! She had a quesadilla with home fries.
The servers were outgoing and bubbly, making sure all our needs were met. This is a fantastic cafe and spot to bring anyone in the area or from afar to have a delicious meal! Order the tea as well, sit and sip! Located conveniently on Ventura Blvd we walked around and explored the area and different bars and restaurants after. Parked on the street!

One of their many locations in the LA area.

This place gives a very brunch-vibe. Busy and a place for get-togethers.

Service: Mixed review and SUPER IMPORTANT: No one comes to take your order. You scan a code on the table/order from your device or go up to the cashier and order. Not used to that style but the app is user-friendly and the WiFi is surprisingly very fast.

Parking: Small parking lot for the restaurant and difficult to find a spot. Street parking in surrounding area.

Food: A+. Large portions and the dishes were well cooked. Also did not take long for the food to come out given how busy this place is.

Would 100% come back: great vibes and food.