J & L Breakfast House
About This Spot
Step inside J & L Breakfast House, and you’re immediately wrapped in the comforting embrace of a small-town diner where familiarity feels like home. The pace here is unhurried, the kind of place where mornings stretch out gently and the clink of coffee cups forms a quiet rhythm under soft conversations. It’s a spot that invites both regulars and travelers to pause, savor, and share a moment before the day truly begins.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, shaped by a team that knows its guests by name and greets everyone with genuine kindness. While the space bears its age with humble charm, it’s precisely this unpolished authenticity that anchors the experience—where clean plates come piled high, produce is fresh, and the kitchen’s early hum promises something thoughtfully prepared and satisfying. The parking lot might fill up fast, a quiet testament to the unspoken treasure this place holds in the heart of Marion.
Here, breakfast isn’t just a meal; it’s a simple celebration of well-loved traditions. Whether you're drawn to that hearty sampler to start the day or craving the nostalgic comfort of biscuits and gravy paired with a cup of coffee that never runs low, the menu quietly highlights classics done with care. Each bite carries a sense of rootedness, the kind you might find on a family table passed down through years of Sunday mornings and heartfelt conversation.
J & L Breakfast House isn’t about flash or flair—it’s about rhythm, connection, and the understated joy of sharing a meal where the staff remembers your name, the flavors feel honest, and the space feels like a gentle timeship. Whether you drop in during a busy morning or catch a quieter moment in the day, this local gem offers a kind of ease that’s increasingly rare: the feeling of slowing down just enough to appreciate good food, warm faces, and the stories woven between them.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Great coffee
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Serves local specialty
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Breakfast
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Counter service
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Trendy
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Family friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Locals
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Tourists
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Transgender safe space
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University students
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
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| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Erik Kegelmann 28 Dec 2025
Went back and time with the quality and prices of the food. Was traveling through town and stopped in, glad we did. Also Im glad this place isnt in my town. Id weigh 400lbs. Stop in, you won't regret it.
Oliver Moore 27 Dec 2025
My mom's been coming here since she met my dad 13 years ago. Always a wonderful time and family centered. Ladies are always nice and my mom's coffee cup never stays low for long. No other restaurants in town give the atmosphere they do.
Robert Trevino 30 Nov 2025
Good food for good pricing. Very friendly staffing that remembers their customers. Only have been there for breakfast but sampler plate fills you up.
Mr. Wiley 16 Nov 2025
Visited 3/7/2020 This quaint SMALL diner will surprise you on many levels. One; the staff is super friendly! The place is quick, uses fresh produce, and the plates, utensils are clean. This place doesn’t go without having its issues, repairs needing done. The parking lot is always full but is in need of repair. The pricing is a bit higher than other mom and pop shops, but, it’s the quality of the food you get prompting you to overlook the pricing. Pies, pies and more pies is available which is always a favorite of mine. I don’t like going into a place who has pie on the menu but no pie to serve. The pancakes were overcooked (hard to cut) but paired with their syrup encouraged us to finish them off. The ketchup had a weird taste... not sure of the brand, but, it wasn’t a national brand imo. It might have been a knock off brand. Yuck! The menu is 7 pages long. The bathroom was 90 degrees when we visited, clean... but could use a good floor scrubbing. This place also sells various home decor items... hopefully you love mirrors, this place has walls of them. Give them a shot!
John C Hawkins III 23 Oct 2025
Great little gem, wonderful food. I highly recommend stopping by and checking this place out. I have stepped in and they are not very busy and I have stopped in and they are extremely busy. Either way it's worth the time to check them out.
Scott Reneer 20 Oct 2025
Sadly table next to us seated mother and 3 small children that were "fussy" Other than that we were seated served and had our meal Promptly. Enjoyed very good service even though there was quite a bit of noise and activity.