J D Family Diner - Yreka

Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Took a little bit longer to get food than expected. Especially with there only being around 10 other customers but the food was worth it. Super good!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: 2 Eggs Any Style

Upon arrival, it was moderately busy, and we were seated within 5-10 minutes. However, it took another 5 minutes after we were seated to receive our menus, and we waited an additional 10-15 minutes before anyone took our order. Although the restaurant had a steady stream of customers, it didn't seem overwhelming; it felt more like an issue of poor time management and prioritization. As we waited, we struggled to keep our three kids entertained, who were becoming increasingly impatient—as children tend to do. After another 5-10 minutes, a different waitress noticed that we still hadn’t received our drinks. Our food finally started arriving about 40 minutes after we ordered, but one dish was incorrect. By that point, we decided it wasn’t worth correcting, as it likely would have taken another half hour. My toddler was now done, but my other kids at least got to eat. As we continued to wait for the last two plates, I got up to request to-go boxes since we needed to check out of our hotel, and my toddler was finished. I shared my disappointment about how long we had been waiting—close to an hour at that point—while we watched other tables that arrived after us enjoy their meals, pay, and leave. The waitress simply acknowledged that they were busy and offered no further explanation or apology, which felt dismissive. In total, we spent nearly an hour and a half in the restaurant, with our food arriving only in the last 15 minutes. Though I hate to bring up race, I couldn’t help but notice the lack of diversity among the customers—perhaps it's reflective of the area, but it was striking that the only visibly biracial family received subpar service. While this may be a coincidence, I felt it was worth mentioning. Ultimately, my family was extremely disappointed with our experience, and we won’t be returning, though I doubt that would matter to the restaurant.

- **Service**: Dine-in - **Meal Type**: Lunch - **Price per Person**: $10–20 - **Food Rating**: 5/5 - **Service Rating**: 4/5 - **Atmosphere Rating**: 3/5 - **Parking Options**: Free parking lot Overall, it was a satisfying meal!

We visited JD's on their final day of operation. They will be closed for a month and then reopening under new ownership, likely with the name Miner's Diner. It's disappointing to see JD's close, but I hope the new place finds success.