Blu Jam Cafe

Updated review: ordering is easy but their website is cumbersome and not user friendly. Service is pretty awful. Paying and tipping before receiving food leaves no incentive. Mimosa and coffee never arrived. Water was never refilled. It seems to happen often because they have rehearsed lines asking if you still want it or should they issue a refund. Food is still pretty good. Original 5 star review: It's pretty hard to be disappointed here. From coffee to meals to dessert, it's all amazing. You may have to come multiple times to cycle through the menu (a couple times) and find a favorite. It's seems like everything new item I try becomes my favorite. Meals come out beautiful and fresh. Everything is super flavorful, with zero need to add condiments. Hot sauce is fine though. I'll have to update my comment when, if ever, I find a favorite.

We celebrated my daughter’s achievements of earning her masters.Busy indoor & outdoor eatery, lots of expanded seating inside. My daughter ordered Churro French toast w eggs , 2 slices of bacon and potatoes.Mimosa’s ($39) very pricey,was good but they don’t give you enough orange juice. I ordered double grilled chicken, egg white scramble with a tomato basil topping. Chicken was dry, not seasoned and does not come with toast or biscuit. Our tab was $180. Ridiculous for basic food. I really didn’t like the atmosphere. It felt forced. Bathroom was clean. Staff energy was off & felt odd. I give them a 3 for the great champagne for the mimosas 🤷🏽‍♀️

It is with sadness I learned of the closing of the Tarzana location of BLU JAM CAFE. ALL OTHER LOCATIONS REMAIN OPEN. Tarzana's Blu Jam has been one of my favorites for years. The excellent staff is moving to other Blu Jam Cafes. The menu at all locations remains the same. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Blu Jam is a minimalist, upscale restaurant with an extensive brunch menu, offering conventional proteins, as well as, vegan and gluten free. Six Blu Jam Cafes are in the Los Angeles area. Open for breakfast and lunch, the Blu Jam Cafe holds occasional evening events that are announced on their web site. Little things make Blu Jam special. A cool water carafe, infused with fresh mint leaves and a lemon wedge, is delivered by a server. If you prefer cooler, ice will be supplied. Dark, rich Guatemala coffee is exclusively brewed in a French Press. The three cup carafe, brought to your table, is delicious. Not wanting to lose a drop, I took half home in a paper take-a-way cup. Ordering is done at the reception desk, where payment is accepted. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED. Payment must be made from a debit or credit card. Your meal is delivered to your table. When asked, the knowledgeable hostess helped us make selections, by describing the ingredients, "The kitchen uses meats that are antibiotic, nitrate, and hormone free. When possible, the vegetables are organic." The menu is annotated with nutritional information. I ordered Executive Chef Kamil Majer's Tex-Mex Scramble. The dish is prepared with thin slices of tofu that are stir fried into bite sized chunks. Then added are black beans, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, pico de gallo, cilantro, and chipotle peppers. Minced onion tops this generous, mildly spiced dish, which is crowned with slices of cool avocado. Served with a folded stack of warm corn tortillas, the vegan, Tex-Mex Scramble is highly recommended. The French Toast with mixed fresh fruit is huge, beautiful and, according to my wife, delicious. She took half home. Our companions, Howard and Barbara, enjoyed their meals. Howard ordered an oversized burger and Barbara designed an omelette with her favorite ingredients. Howard finished his burger, Barbara took home some omelette and fresh fruit salad. Their plates are accompanied with thick, rich, house made jam. Two specialty beers are on tap and two Mimosas are offered. They have also solved my pet peeve: loud distorted music. Their background soundtrack is solid and listenable, even on the patio. Jazz club experience makes a difference. The manager, Marcel, stopped by to ask, "Is everything ok?" It was. The restrooms are located in the rear of the cafe. They are modern and spotless. The wonderful syncopated rhythms that accompany dinning also play in the restrooms. Everything is wheelchair accessible including free, 90 minute parking. No validation is necessary. Just scan the ticket you received, when you exit. A set of level two, no fee, charging stations are located in the underground garage along the north wall. Elevators and escalators are provided. The chargers are currently under repair. (11/03/24) STUFF: Everything is ADA compatible. I was told by one of the staff that this location was opened by McDonald's, as an upscale test eatery. They spared no expense. The kitchen is a stainless steel wonder. McDonald's raw brick setting now serves as a background, for the Blue Jam Cafe.

I recently visited the Tarzana branch of Bluejam Cafe and it was an absolute delight. The exterior of the cafe is modest, but once inside, the warm and cozy atmosphere immediately sets the tone for a great dining experience. As mentioned before, the Crunchy French Toast is an absolute must-try. It is a perfect combination of sweet and savory with a generous coating of cornflakes, topped with whipped cream, and served with warm syrup. The portion size is also very generous, making it a great value for money. In addition to the French Toast, the menu offers a range of classic breakfast and brunch items, such as eggs benedict, pancakes, and omelets, all served with a unique twist. While the food is undoubtedly the highlight of the Bluejam Cafe experience, the coffee unfortunately falls short. It is decent but not exceptional, and I was left wanting more flavor and depth. One thing to keep in mind is that there is usually a wait to be seated, so it's best to arrive early to avoid long lines. One tip is that you can put yourself on the waiting list through Yelp, which is super convenient. While the wait can be long, it is definitely worth it for the delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend Bluejam Cafe in Tarzana for anyone looking for a cozy and delicious brunch experience.

Fantastic experience. Clean professional environment. Spacious tables. excellent quality food. Has an outside dining area and two main dining areas inside connected by a walkway leading to the front. Wonderful breakfast place with excellent quality food and affordable. I got the California omelette and added ham to it. My sister got the sicilian scramble. Came with toast (with Butter and jam) and diced hash browns. The water had mint and lemon in it. I could tell it was cooked with chef expertise and experience by the taste. Phenomenal. Would go again. As a matter of fact I intend to.

All hail the growing Blue Jam Cafe empire! We’ve been to the Sherman Oaks location a few times, and are excited to report they have to spots in Japan, in case you happen to be in town and need really good comfort food. This visit took us to the new Tarzana location located in the spot where the Lyfe Cafe used to be, next to Whole Foods Market. Whenever we’ve gone to the Sherman Oaks location the wait, especially for weekend brunch, has been VERY long. (And deservedly so…the food is super good.) We were happy to not have to wait as long for brunch here in Tarzana (though we did still have to wait a bit. As a vegetarian, I’ve never had a bad meal at a Blu Jam and this was no exception. I had the Brunch Carbonara with no bacon - This was an incredibly delicious dish from the risotto style rice with peas, to the eggs on top. It’s a bit outside of the box if you’re looking for a standard breakfast style dish, but if you’r din the mood for something different and savory, I think you’ll find the dish very crave-worthy. I also shared a side of potatoes. These are small diced potatoes which isn’t my favorite way to have a breakfast style potatoes (I’m a hash browns or larger chunk kind of guy…you can quote me on that.) Despite that they were cooked perfect for what they were. My wife (who generally eats gluten-free) had the Rancheros - It’s over easy eggs (hold the cheddar) with a perfectly crispy tortilla, chipotle, cilantro, onions, black beans, red bell peppers, avocado and more grilled potatoes. She also thought this dish (even without the cheese and sour cream) was delicious. Perfect all around. Our kid (9 years old as of this writing) was happy enough with his side of toast, potatoes, and scrambled tofu (which came out looking sort of like scrambled eggs.) The scrambled tofu was not on menu but it was served well and unique. He ate the whole thing. They do say “No substitutions” on the menu which didn’t end up being an issue for us, but as a family with three different special diets, we often run into frustration when we want to have a dish similar to what is on the menu but not able to substitute a protein or vegetable for something else because of this policy, so we’re always a little turned off when we see “no substitutions”. On the plus side, our order took a while to get to us, which we didn’t actually notice or complain about, but the kitchen felt compelled to bring us a side of “french toast churros.” This is basically french toast with a churro coating, served with a vanilla bean sauce and mint leaves. This couldn’t have been more perfect of a dish. Sinfully delightful. Perfect from crust to tender inside. Nations should be built based around the French Toast Churros! We do wish substitutions were possible and though there are lots of vegetarian and vegan options (and the menu also helpfully labels items that are gluten-free), it would be cool if there was a faux meat offered with the many dishes that are meat based. Still, you really can’t go wrong here. All hail the French Toast Churros!

We come here anytime we find ourselves in LA. The kids love it and the food is always AMAZING. I haven't tried something there that I didn't love. Please don't miss out by not trying this place out if your in the area!

Fantastic experience. The food was really good! We got the steak hash dish and the eggwich. The americano was legit!! Highly recommend this place.