While in town for a personal convention, I made my way to Jack's based mostly on Yelp reviews for a late breakfast. I was not disappointed.
I ordered take-out over the phone, and the gruff all-business order taker listened intently and managed to bark out "20 minutes" at the end of the call.
I ordered the potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream. They were delicious.
I also tried, for the first time, a "blintze." (one alternative spelling is "blintz") Where have I been? I haven't had nor heard of this before today! A blintze is basically a cheese-filled crepe served with cherry and/or blueberry compote. It was delicious, and I see many of these in my future!! Nice flaky texture, delicious filling, great balance between the dryness of the cheese and the sweetness of the fruit. Simply awesome!
The menu is very nice, and I had a hard time not ordering more!!
The cashier was friendly, and based on the number of orders waiting for pickup, more than a few people had the same idea as me on this Sunday Morning.
The prices are higher than I'd expect, and higher than I think even the suburban market in my hometown Pittsburgh would tolerate. However, it seems like the place is not willing to sacrifice quality to reduce prices by a couple bucks. I can tell by the efficiency of the place that it's well run and that quality comes first.
I think I'd be a regular of this place if I lived nearby. Definitely recommended!