Can I really build my own omelet at Jay Jay Cafe?

Yes, choose any 4 toppings from bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, spinach, green peppers, jalapeno, and three cheese options, served with toast and hash browns or home fries.

What are Jay Jay Cafe's hours?

Monday through Saturday 7am to 8pm, Sunday 7am to 3pm.

1001 S Bowen Rd · Arlington · Family-Owned Since 2008

Jay Jay Café Menu & Prices

Q: Is there a dinner special at Jay Jay Cafe?

Yes, one meat and two vegetables with cornbread and rolls for $9.99 plus tax, served after 2pm daily.

Q: Who runs Jay Jay Cafe?

Jay Jay Cafe is family-owned and operated, serving Arlington since 2008, with a second location in Mansfield.

All-day breakfast, homemade pies, and a build-your-own omelet that’s actually on the real menu — plus a $9.99 dinner special most visitors never hear about.

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$9.99 Dinner Special After 2pm Senior’s Corner Menu Fresh Pies Made Daily

2008

Family-owned & operated

Locations — Arlington & Mansfield

$9.99

Dinner special, after 2pm

12+

Homemade pie flavors

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The dinner special, Senior’s Corner & kids menu

After 2pm daily

$9.99 Dinner Special

One meat, two vegetables, plus cornbread and rolls — $9.99 plus tax, served after 2pm. It’s not advertised out front, but it’s a real standing menu item.

Smaller portions, same sides

Senior’s Corner

A dedicated senior menu with cornbread, rolls and choice of 2 sides on plates like meatloaf, hamburger steak, catfish and grilled chicken.

12 & under

Kids’ Breakfast & Lunch

Silver dollar pancakes, corny dogs, kiddy tenders and grilled cheese, each served with a side of fries or fruit.

Homestyle American, family recipes since 2008

Jay Jay Café Menu & Prices

Tap a category to filter. The real menu is bigger than most listings show — catfish, liver & onions, and a dozen pie flavors included.

Prices verified: July 2026, cross-checked against Jay Jay’s own menu page

All Breakfast & Griddle Home Style Plates Sandwiches, Burgers & Salads Pies & Drinks

Home Style Breakfast

Ribeye Steak & Eggs
8oz ribeye, 2 eggs any style, hash browns or home fries & toast
$18.99
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
$14.99
Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs
$13.99
Eggs Benedict
2 poached eggs over ham, English muffin, hollandaise
$12.99
Denver Omelette
Ham, green peppers, onions, cheddar
$10.99
Mexican Scramble
Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños
$10.49
Migas
Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, tortilla chips, parmesan
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Chilaquiles & Eggs
Green chili salsa, onions, cheddar, sour cream, avocado
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Grilled Pork Chops & Eggs
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Breakfast Sampler
2 eggs, bacon, sausage, ham & kielbasa
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Build Your Own Omelet
Choose any 4 toppings — try the tool above
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Biscuits & Gravy
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From the Griddle

Banana Pancake Combo
$11.99
Blueberry Pancake Combo
$11.99
Waffle Combo
$11.49
French Toast Combo
Thick Texas toast, cinnamon batter
$10.99
Pecan Pancake Combo · Chocolate Chip Pancake Combo
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Croissant French Toast
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German Pancake Combo
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Crepes Combo
Vanilla pudding, cherries, blueberries or glazed strawberries
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Nutella Banana Crepe Combo
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Home Style Platesserved with cornbread, rolls & choice of 2 vegetables

Chicken Fried Steak
$14.49
Salisbury Steak
$14.99
Hamburger Steak
Brown gravy, grilled onions
$13.99
Grilled Chicken Plate
$13.49
Southern Meatloaf
Mom’s recipe, red tomato sauce
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Deluxe Chicken Fried Steak
Two chicken fried steaks, cream gravy
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Pecan Chicken
Pecan-coated, ginger apricot glaze
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Grilled or Fried Catfish (2 fillets)
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Shrimp & Catfish Combo
4 coconut shrimp & 1 catfish fillet
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Ginger Apricot Catfish
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Fried Coconut Shrimp (8)
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Salmon
Lemon pepper
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Beef Liver & Onions
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8oz Ribeye
Baked potato & side salad
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Pork Chops
Fried or grilled
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Chicken Tenders
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Dinner Special
One meat, two vegetables, cornbread & rolls — after 2pm only
$9.99

Sandwiches

BLT Sandwich
$9.99
Grilled Ham & Cheese
$9.49
Original Club
Turkey, ham, bacon, American & Swiss
$11.99
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
$12.99
Monte Cristo
Turkey, ham, American & Swiss on sourdough French toast
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Philly Cheese Steak
Shaved ribeye, peppers, onions, Swiss
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Ranch Chicken
Fried chicken, bacon, Swiss, ranch
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Chicken Club
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Burgers100% USDA choice ground chuck

Classic Cheeseburger
$10.99
Bacon Cheeseburger
$12.49
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$12.99
Avocado Burger
$13.49
Double Double Burger
2 patties, double cheese, thousand island
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BBQ Bacon Burger
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Patty Melt
Texas toast, Swiss, grilled onion
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Salads

Southwest Salad
BBQ chicken, corn, tortilla chips, cholula ranch
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Chef Salad
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Taco Salad
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Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad
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Tilapia Spinach Salad
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Homemade Piescream, fruit & seasonal — a dozen-plus flavors

Apple Pie Slice
$4.50
Chocolate Cream Pie
$4.99
Coconut Cream Pie
$4.99
Banana Cream, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry Cream Cheese, Egg Custard
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Peach, Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Pecan
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Sugar-Free Apple
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Seasonal: Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Fresh Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Rhubarb
Prices vary
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Beverages

Soft Drinks
$2.99
Iced Tea
$2.79
Coffee
$2.49
Juices, Milk, Chocolate Milk, Hot Cocoa
No free refills
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Prices reflect Jay Jay’s confirmed menu items, July 2026, and may change. Several dishes on the real menu (catfish, liver & onions, most sandwiches beyond the club, and seasonal pies) aren’t priced on any source available to us; ask your server. See Prince Lebanese Grill and Restaurant506 for more Arlington menus with fuller verified pricing.

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Jay Jay Café — FAQ

Is there a dinner special at Jay Jay Café?

Yes — one meat and two vegetables with cornbread and rolls for $9.99 plus tax, served after 2pm daily. It’s one of the better deals in Arlington for a full plate.

Can I really build my own omelet?

Yes, choose any 4 toppings from bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, spinach, green peppers, jalapeño, and three cheese options. It comes with toast and hash browns or home fries.

Who runs Jay Jay Café?

Jay Jay Café is family-owned and operated, serving Arlington since 2008 with a second location in Mansfield. It doesn’t have a publicly named executive chef — it runs as a classic family diner kitchen.

Is breakfast served all day?

Yes, the full breakfast and griddle menu is available any time, alongside lunch and dinner items.

Does Jay Jay Café have a senior menu or kids menu?

Yes. Senior’s Corner offers smaller home-style plates with cornbread, rolls and two sides. Kids 12 and under get a dedicated breakfast and lunch menu, including silver dollar pancakes, corny dogs and grilled cheese.

What are Jay Jay Café’s hours?

Monday through Saturday 7am–8pm, Sunday 7am–3pm. Hours can shift on holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

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