J&S Cafeteria is a regional restaurant chain operating in the southeastern United States, primarily in North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded in the 1960s, the company specializes in traditional Southern-style cafeteria dining, where customers move through a serving line selecting from various prepared dishes. The restaurant is known for its home-style cooking and traditional Southern comfort food offerings, including meat-and-three options, where customers can choose one meat and three side dishes. Their menu typically features items such as fried chicken, country-style steak, meatloaf, and a variety of vegetable sides, along with homemade desserts. J&S Cafeteria maintains a business model that focuses on casual, family-friendly dining at moderate prices. The cafeteria-style service format allows for quick service while maintaining food quality and freshness. Most locations operate during lunch and dinner hours, with some offering breakfast service as well. The company has maintained its traditional cafeteria concept despite the changing restaurant industry landscape, continuing to serve a loyal customer base that appreciates its consistent quality and value-oriented pricing. Their locations are typically found in shopping centers and standalone buildings in both urban and suburban areas throughout their operating region.