Joe’s Cafe serves hearty Southern-style breakfast with a Texas flair right in the heart of Orem. 🥞
This hidden gem breakfast spot has become famous for sweet, savory grits, biscuits and gravy loaded with turkey sausage, and mini pancakes drenched in butter with crispy edges.
Owner Joe, a fellow Texan, brings authentic Southern hospitality and man-sized portions to Utah County with dishes made fresh from scratch.
How Joe’s Cafe won Orem’s hearts
Joe and Ana created this breakfast and lunch all-day cafe to bring authentic Southern cooking to Utah with a personal touch.
The restaurant serves fresh and hearty breakfast items with meaty breakfast sandwiches, sweet grits, and biscuits & gravy that deliver genuine Southern flavor in every bite. 🍳
The pancakes are served as mini ones on a plate, not traditional size, drenched in butter with crisp edges—kids love them, and adults can’t resist ordering breakfast even at noon.
Omelets contain an amazing amount of ingredients packed inside perfectly cooked eggs, making them a favorite among regulars who return weekly.
This hole-in-the-wall spot delivers truly exceptional food, served by friendly staff in a relaxed environment that exceeds expectations.
Food Highlights
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Biscuits & Gravy: Biscuits loaded with turkey gravy, FULL of sausage that tastes like homemade Southern cooking—this signature dish brings Texas breakfast to Utah.
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Mini Pancakes (Short or Tall Stack): A plate of mini pancakes drenched in butter with crisp edges instead of traditional-sized pancakes.
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Sweet Savory Grits: Southern-style grits that earned high praise from customers who normally don’t like grits.
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Joe’s Omelet: Features 4 eggs, bacon, sausage, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese, packed with an amazing amount of ingredients in every bite.
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Denver Omelet: Classic combination of ham, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese with veggies sautéed just right and plenty of ingredients throughout.
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Ana’s Omelet: Named after Joe’s wife, featuring chicken, jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese for a spicy kick.
- French Toast with Fruit Topping: Fresh strawberries or blueberries with whipped cream on Texas toast dusted with powdered sugar.
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Breakfast Sandwich: Two eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese on sourdough for a hearty handheld option.
- Texas Sausage: Two long links of authentic Texas sausage available as a side or with eggs.
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Steak and Eggs: Premium cut steak with two eggs and a choice of hash browns or grits for those wanting a hearty, protein-packed breakfast.
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Breakfast Burrito: Egg, cheese, hash browns, and your choice of meat wrapped up for a portable breakfast option.
Atmosphere
The homey inside with Motown music creates a fun atmosphere where all the waitstaff are happy and smiling constantly. 🎵
The good old-fashioned diner atmosphere reminds customers of classic diners like 59th Street Diner, with lots of excellent food served quickly and hot.
Parking available behind the cafe makes it easy to stop in for the best breakfast value anywhere in Utah County. 🚗
Bottom Line
Visit Joe’s Cafe for authentic Southern breakfast with sweet, savory grits you can’t find elsewhere in Utah, man-sized portions that offer incredible value, Joe’s legendary personality and Texas hospitality, fresh from scratch cooking including famous biscuits and gravy, and beloved mini pancakes drenched in butter with crispy edges. 🎉
Address:
1126 S State St, Orem, UT 84097
📞 (801) 225-6555
🕔 Mon-Sat 7 AM–3 PM (closed Sun)