What a lovely experience...always. we can visit over a fresh, beautifully plated entree while gazing at the books I wantto read!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day
Dawn Tower
I was blown away by the quiche at this place. It was so full of flavor, and the custard was perfect. The only unpleasant experience was a customer trying to rush the kitchen and being a bit of a butthead about things. Sometimes waiting twenty minutes is worth it. It definitely is in this restaurant’s case.All of the baked items we tried were amazing. The drip coffee is surprisingly good as well. Nice book selection, we found two for my toddler while hanging out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Quiche of the Day
Ezekial Hale
Nice spot, nice staff, good food, decent coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Allyssa Wilson
Wonderful friendly staff. Delicious food! Beet salad was well worth the visit. Will be returning. Specials also available, good variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cardamom Rolls with Aromatic Spices and Almonds, Roasted Beet Salad, Ganache Bars
Kay Kellogg
I’m updating my review after six years as they have changed a bit since my first one. Their establishment used to be above a bookstore that they ended up buying. After some structural emergencies in that building, they moved to a new spot and is *still* one of the best places in town by a lot (only Liberty Cafe compares food wise, but you don’t get the same level of service there).Jon & Laura are the very best of people and I am so grateful that they have been able to remain afloat after catastrophe and covid.Old review:In short: delicious, healthy, & expertly-prepared offerings in a cozy setting with great atmosphereIn detail: JaxDog is a hidden gem that is simply incomparable to anything else in La Grande. It is nestled on a second-floor, almost loft-like space above a lovely book shop that you walk through to get there, so it's easy to miss but completely worth finding.The menu is small and changes daily; there is always a quiche, 2 soups, and an entree and one or more of those are always vegetarian. They post their offerings on Facebook each day and it is also on a sandwich board outside of the book shop.As a native Vermonter, I am used to restaurants that serve delicious, healthy meals made with high quality ingredients, but such establishments are few & far between here. JaxDog is like something I'd find back home and I am grateful that we discovered it.I am a finicky vegetarian, so honestly there is not always something here that I am interested in eating, but my omnivorous husband would happily eat almost every dish they have ever offered and the food is always so good when we do eat here that I cannot give them less praise for my own restrictions.The only downside of this place is that it isn't all that child-friendly. If your kid is an awesome eater, then sure, but otherwise it would be tricky. Water is the only beverage option outside of coffee & tea and soup is the only thing on the menu that could be gotten in a smaller portion (tho entrees are certainly large enough to share)... we usually end up letting our 4-year-old eat one of their amazing cardamom rolls if we bring him, tho he does love their quiche on the right day & sometimes the soups; our older 3 wouldn't eat anything here other than the rolls, but they're always in school when we go anyhow! ;) But I'll also give them no less stars for this as I don't expect any decent small restaurant to cater to children unless they specifically claim to... I only mention it as a heads up to anyone wondering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lbwornell
What a little treasure! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, unique, homemade. Then, a lovely book store with great finds on top of it! So glad I stopped!
Greg Key
This is a cozy shop with wonderful atmosphere and terrific food options. The Ginger Apple Cider Vinegar Spritzer was a unique treat, and the cardamom rolls could be habit forming. Our sandwich was on house made farmhouse bread, and the black bean soup was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day
Matthias Schwab
I simply love the combination of a cafe and a bookstore. JaxDog also offered a very clean bathroom. I sensed a bit of a smell when entering the cafe, but I did not notice it after a few minutes.
Great book store and cafe with a unique decor. The food was wonderful but limited menu. Soups and salads were incredible and change daily. The quiche was very good and all meals come with wonderful bread. Book selection is great and plenty area to seat and read. Not necessarily great for younger kids.
James Wimer
Definitely not a book store by any standard. Very poor floor plan. Unwelcoming and pretentious environment. No room to browse the books. Seating was cramped with only two chairs per table, the hostess was rude/curt. Almost all the books are used. The smell of the kitchen area was so strong it deterred me from the idea of dinning in. A major birthday let down.Parking: Virtually none.
Kearl Hat
Nice little book store and Cafe. I had split pea soup and a hot chocolate and they were very good. The atmosphere is very artsy and relaxing. Also they have a nice selection of books. Good place to go for a light meal or to find something to read in LaGrande, Oregon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jura Glo
I had the best sandwich of my life. Everything is fresh and flavours are well combined and thought through. The staff is the sweetest. And the variety of books... Oh boy, tell your friends, ok my coming back!
Melissa Caley
The cutest and coziest little place! The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. Plus there's BOOKS!
Did a walk thru
Atmosphere: 4
you can get any books over here ...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a lovely experience...always. we can visit over a fresh, beautifully plated entree while gazing at the books I wantto read!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day
I was blown away by the quiche at this place. It was so full of flavor, and the custard was perfect. The only unpleasant experience was a customer trying to rush the kitchen and being a bit of a butthead about things. Sometimes waiting twenty minutes is worth it. It definitely is in this restaurant’s case.All of the baked items we tried were amazing. The drip coffee is surprisingly good as well. Nice book selection, we found two for my toddler while hanging out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Quiche of the Day
Nice spot, nice staff, good food, decent coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wonderful friendly staff. Delicious food! Beet salad was well worth the visit. Will be returning. Specials also available, good variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cardamom Rolls with Aromatic Spices and Almonds, Roasted Beet Salad, Ganache Bars
I’m updating my review after six years as they have changed a bit since my first one. Their establishment used to be above a bookstore that they ended up buying. After some structural emergencies in that building, they moved to a new spot and is *still* one of the best places in town by a lot (only Liberty Cafe compares food wise, but you don’t get the same level of service there).Jon & Laura are the very best of people and I am so grateful that they have been able to remain afloat after catastrophe and covid.Old review:In short: delicious, healthy, & expertly-prepared offerings in a cozy setting with great atmosphereIn detail: JaxDog is a hidden gem that is simply incomparable to anything else in La Grande. It is nestled on a second-floor, almost loft-like space above a lovely book shop that you walk through to get there, so it's easy to miss but completely worth finding.The menu is small and changes daily; there is always a quiche, 2 soups, and an entree and one or more of those are always vegetarian. They post their offerings on Facebook each day and it is also on a sandwich board outside of the book shop.As a native Vermonter, I am used to restaurants that serve delicious, healthy meals made with high quality ingredients, but such establishments are few & far between here. JaxDog is like something I'd find back home and I am grateful that we discovered it.I am a finicky vegetarian, so honestly there is not always something here that I am interested in eating, but my omnivorous husband would happily eat almost every dish they have ever offered and the food is always so good when we do eat here that I cannot give them less praise for my own restrictions.The only downside of this place is that it isn't all that child-friendly. If your kid is an awesome eater, then sure, but otherwise it would be tricky. Water is the only beverage option outside of coffee & tea and soup is the only thing on the menu that could be gotten in a smaller portion (tho entrees are certainly large enough to share)... we usually end up letting our 4-year-old eat one of their amazing cardamom rolls if we bring him, tho he does love their quiche on the right day & sometimes the soups; our older 3 wouldn't eat anything here other than the rolls, but they're always in school when we go anyhow! ;) But I'll also give them no less stars for this as I don't expect any decent small restaurant to cater to children unless they specifically claim to... I only mention it as a heads up to anyone wondering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a little treasure! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, unique, homemade. Then, a lovely book store with great finds on top of it! So glad I stopped!
This is a cozy shop with wonderful atmosphere and terrific food options. The Ginger Apple Cider Vinegar Spritzer was a unique treat, and the cardamom rolls could be habit forming. Our sandwich was on house made farmhouse bread, and the black bean soup was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day
I simply love the combination of a cafe and a bookstore. JaxDog also offered a very clean bathroom. I sensed a bit of a smell when entering the cafe, but I did not notice it after a few minutes.
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Great book store and cafe with a unique decor. The food was wonderful but limited menu. Soups and salads were incredible and change daily. The quiche was very good and all meals come with wonderful bread. Book selection is great and plenty area to seat and read. Not necessarily great for younger kids.
Definitely not a book store by any standard. Very poor floor plan. Unwelcoming and pretentious environment. No room to browse the books. Seating was cramped with only two chairs per table, the hostess was rude/curt. Almost all the books are used. The smell of the kitchen area was so strong it deterred me from the idea of dinning in. A major birthday let down.Parking: Virtually none.
Nice little book store and Cafe. I had split pea soup and a hot chocolate and they were very good. The atmosphere is very artsy and relaxing. Also they have a nice selection of books. Good place to go for a light meal or to find something to read in LaGrande, Oregon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the best sandwich of my life. Everything is fresh and flavours are well combined and thought through. The staff is the sweetest. And the variety of books... Oh boy, tell your friends, ok my coming back!
The cutest and coziest little place! The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. Plus there's BOOKS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5