Woke up too late for most breakfast, but found this great diner to fuel the craving! I thought sitting at the bar was so nice, and I love the old school vibe. We enjoyed our meals and even grabbed a burger to go! Definitely a mom and pop shop and they were kind and efficient! read more

See all

I have always wanted to try this place! So I happened to be in the area and so did! I didnt know the name til I saw it on menu! It a cute lil country lookin place. It reminded me of a place that you see off of a country road.. Prices and food ate reasonable and good! The atmosphere is your basic locals chatting about! waitress not very talkative but she keeps that coffee refilled! I would definitely go back read more

See all

I t's a mom and pop hole-in-the-wall small restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. I've been here a few times, it's basic breakfast. I support them since they are a small business. Decent freshly made breakfast. It's only the husband and wife that works here. That's probably why she's dry because she's busy. Overall, it's in and out for me. read more

Cozy Kitchen - The under spot for basic breakfast at a reasonable price. Mom and Pops owned. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

I have lived in San Leandro for over 40 years and today was the 1st time I eaten here. Boy I've been missing out!!!! Came in for breakfast with one of my high school friend that has been here a few times a year. Its a small diner with a U-Sharp bar that sits about 15 people and tables around the bar. I'm very surprised on how good their breakfast is and how cheap it is. From what I heard this is a husband and wife operation, and they been running Cozy Kitchen for a long time. Cozy Special Omelette with Linguisa, Mushrooms, Bell Pepper, Onions, Tomato & Cheese was very good, made perfectly. Eggs not over cooked. I also had a side of ham which was good as well. The service was excellent!!! When we sat down, the gentleman was talk to 2 guest and they were ordering to go for 10 people, so the lady came and took our order fast. Will differently come back!!! read more

See all

I love this place. It's close to the fwy and public transportation but hidden away enough to be quiet and comfy. I went in this morning, ordered the Cozy Omelette and coffee, and got out of there for $18 plus tip. The older couple that run this joint are the very definition of Mom n Pop. If you come here, please be nice and enjoy the food, 70's minimalist decor and leave a good review. I cannot recommend this place enough if you want a quiet spot to enjoy low key dinner food. read more

First time here I was in the area so like why not try this spot When you walk in it's like taking a step into a time warp into the past all original decor and furnishings from the 1980's Menu is easy to read Prices are reasonable Food is made as ordered portions are relatively big Parking is easy to find Customer service is ok No frills sort of breakfast spot but food hits the spot read more

See all

Support your local mom & pops joint! Basic breakfast at budget friendly prices. My steak was a bit overcooked, but with the prices... I'm not complaining. Good coffee along with everything else and 1 waitress that held it down. read more

Cozy Kitchen is just what it sounds like .. it's cozy indeed. The food is good - I love a good mom's and pop place. Very nice and kind.

French toast is too expensive, it was very thin and small, at $5,75, I expect a little better French toast. The bacon was too hard, the ham was super thin and small. The sausage was okay. Coffee was not hot. read more

Cozy Kitchen - French toast and cozy breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

What a little hidden gem! I've always seen this place when stopping by dollar tree or neighboring stores but never stopped by. I kept seeing the name and my husband decided we should give it a try. We were greeted right when we entered and sat where was available. The restaurant itself is pretty tiny-- but it is cozy. Onto the food, I got the cozy special, husband got the crab mushroom sandwich, and we got a beef patty with eggs to go for my brother. The food is just the right amount, you don't feel disgustingly full afterwards, and it's really affordable. I think I just found my new kitchen spot!! The staff was really friendly and always filled our coffee and water without being asked. I feel like this is more of a "mom & pop" spot-- which I love! read more

See all

Tried to give it a try cause I love local. I walked in and there were 3groups of people seated. Wasn't greeted, the energy was wayyyy off. Lady wasn't the nicest to the guy ordering at the bar. Then she skipped another group of Latinos and went to the Asian group that just came in, I still wasn't greeted yet. I sat at the bar for about 10 min and left after still not being greeted. I'm all about quick service and not everyone needs to be catered too buuuut this was just a totally different vibe read more

Cozy Kitchen is the dinner that will be located just inside the pearly gates of heaven. I've been coming here for 7 years. It's a perfectly surrealistic representation of the All American Dinner. Like the one that starts with a big, "D", only better. Everything is what it should be. Everything is perfectly prepared and perfectly delicious. My goto is Blueberry Pancakes, fried eggs and sausages. Butter and rich warm syrup brought to you at just the right moment. They have everything you would expect from a breakfast / lunch joint. The food comes out hot and delicious each and every time. I'd show you a picture but I already ate everything! read more

This diner has quickly become our go-to place in the area. They have the best prices and are locally owned by an adorable older couple who run the business - cooking and waiting tables. Not only are the prices very reasonable here, the food is really good. They have the crispiest hash browns, the fluffiest pancakes, and the eggs are prepared just as you request them. We wanted to come by today to try their lunch plates out, but they are closed on Sundays. Although it's tough for us to share a gem in the area knowing that more people might come here, the food is great and this mom and pops shop deserves some more recognition. This place is definitely one of our favorite diners. read more

Cozy Kitchen - Two eggs plate (comes with hash browns and toast) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

See all

Good food, great prices and fast service. Let's support local mom and pop shops. We're delighted to have lunch here.

This review is my personal opinion. If you enjoy a great breakfast, go to the 5th Wheel in SanLeandro, Do not go to the Cozy Kitchen. The Cozy Kitchen uses cheap cuts of meat and you are lucky if you get a refill on coffee. The unfriendly Cozy Kitchen is known for its rudeness by the woman who waits on the customers. The woman has an air of entitlement in that she expects a 20% tip for the unfriendly service provided. The 5th Wheel is everything this at best mediocre place is not. Good food, good service, and great prices to boot. Make your breakfast place the 5thWheel! You will not regret your switching from Bad to Great! read more

Even though I've lived and worked in the area for over 15 years, I only recently found this hole-in-the-wall. Tucked in the corner of a Dollar Tree-anchored strip mall, the Cozy Kitchen is my new favorite breakfast spot. Compared to similar diners, their food is less expensive without sacrificing quality. The menu is fairly standard for an American style diner. My regular order is the Trucker Special, which comes with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat (always bacon for me). With this much food, I have to come in hungry! This joint is run by an older Asian couple. Yes, the service can be a little slow, especially on the weekends when it's busy. As long as you aren't in a hurry, the food will be worth it. read more

I Yelped Cozy's 1/25/23 with four stars. Today I have to give 1 star. I've been going here 4 or 5 times a year for the last 30 years. The same couple who own it are the only staff. He is the cook and she does the rest. They have run it for at least 40-50 years. The food and decor never change which is good thing. The prices have gone way up but that is understandable. My issue is with the service. Today I forgot my glasses but I get the same thing every time. When I got the bill it was $24, $28 with tip! As I handed her my signature I asked her how much the coke and coffee was? She gave me a surprising stink eye and pointed to the receipt without saying a word. I politely said I don't have my glasses can you tell me. She hastily grabbed the receipt and wrote it down without saying a word. I replied with I cant see that without my glasses. She was pretty angry about something and people were starting to notice our short back and forth. I never got a word out of her and told her this is the last time I will eat here. I later found out the Coke was $4 and coffee $3. The only thing I could guess was that she only speaks a handful of words such as Hi, bye, yes, no, okay. If you have been serving the public for 45 years face to face it's a shame you can't communicate with them and than to take her frustration out on the customer for her inability to communicate is wrong. The coffee is never hot! read more

Nice and efficient. Everyone was kind even with the language barrier. Free coffee refills and good portions for the price. Bacon was the best part! It's real bacon compared to the flimsy bacon you'd get at other places. 10/10 would recommend for a hole in the wall, mom and pop spot. read more

Cozy Kitchen - Food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Foods always good. Hot and they move the customers in and out. Love supporting mom and pop!! read more

Cozy Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Cozy kitchen is very cozy:) Family owned, little diner stands for its name. Both owners, family couple, cook and serve tables. Food is delicious! Great place to have breakfast! read more

See all

Fried eggs came out uncooked whites were still clear and raw sausage was stacked stored out on the counter next to us .. when asked to cook the eggs a bit longer our server was upset so we kept the raw eggs afraid she would do something to the food read more

Good food great service very clean restaurant prices very reasonable nice little restaurant

As far as retro diners go, this ticks all the boxes. Original decor, fabulous counter, small grill in the back corner. I doubt there are many places like this remaining. We'll be going here as much as possible. The menu is basic and perfectly good for breakfast. Tucked in the corner of the shopping center, you might miss it completely. Don't. Service was quick and courteous, my coffee cup never emptied. The food was well prepared (although my bacon was a tiny bit crispier than I prefer). Nothing fancy, totally reasonable prices. You've got to try it. read more

See all

Voted by VmediaArts as the best Mom and Pop diner in the EAST BAY= COZY KITCHEN is back to basics - simple menu - great dishes an it is officially Husband and Wife - who serve up your meals. Nothing fancy - but excellent service and very tasty dishes - that you will find on any diner menu -- Breakfast specials all under 10.00 and Lunch plates are simple and well crafted. I had a spinach Omelet with hashbrowns - Tasty big portion for about 9.50 with some toast. Easy parking in San Leandro next to a Dollar Tree and a Pinoy restaurant two doors away. The Diner survived the Covid and I am glad they did -- on your way to Ellios or Nicks -- look for the COZY KITCHEN outstaged by a Dollar Tree. The close by 3pm daily read more

See all

I am appalled at the treatment I just received coming here. I called ahead of time, asked them if I could place a order and PICK IT UP, because I have a dog with me, told them I could come in and pick it up, just not eat in because of my dog. They told me sure, we can do that. I ordered my food for me and my puppers, and then asked them about how long it would be before the food was ready. They told me they could bring it out to me, asked my car make and color. When the lady brought out the food, she asked for my card, which I gave. About 5 minutes later she came back out and said she hadn't ran it yet because they wanted to know if I wanted to leave a tip. I told her I really couldn't afford to (because I was on SSI and I had just spent a large amount of money on my dog that had to go to the vet twice in the last 3 days because of medical problems) but the lady just snapped at me saying she was on SSI too and that was no excuse to not tip, then proceeded to tell me not to come back OR eat out if I was on SSI! I asked to speak to her manager. Her manager was even worse, and more rude. She told me I was not a decent person and I should not be eating out ANYWHERE if I can't tip. I told her I ordered the meal for me and my dog which was over $11, and I said I would come in to pick it up when it was done, but the lady who took my order said she would bring it out to my car and asked me what it was/looked like. She called me a liar and said I "made it seem" like I expected them to cater to me. I never said I would not come in to pick it up! She then proceeded to tell me the same thing - not to eat out on SSI so basically, my dog has been having a REALLY hard time the last few days, she's been ill, sick, wanted to do something to get her to perk up a bit, and I'm not allowed according to these 2 women, to take my dog out and order food, if I don't TIP, because I'm on SSI? This is discrimination at its core. Then she told me never come back there again. What is wrong with society nowadays? I wasn't aware it's mandatory now to tip when you order food and go to pick it up. Thanks for that nice reality check. read more

I had my first visit this morning at the Cozy Kitchen and found the place to be very clean the food to be absolutely excellent and the price is to be outstanding! I sat at the counter and enjoyed a cup of coffee, while my food was prepared and when it came out, it was cooked to perfection unusual for myself that I finished every bite. It was so delicious I usually end up with to go leftovers, but not today. The service was great. I will be back! read more

Cozy Kitchen - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

We gave this place three times to make up for the previous experience but I'm not sure why I get such shitty service. I'm quiet and cordial; I don't ask for much. But seeing people served before me is a sour experience I wouldn't want you to go through. read more

Cozy Kitchen is the perfect name for this place! I would've given them 5 stars, but the service I received from the lady wasn't the best. We walked in around 9:40 something AM. Luckily there was 1 booth available so we sat ourselves down. Nobody said hello, after almost 5 minutes of waiting, we finally got a menu & our utensils. The lady still hadn't said anything to us. I then looked around, the spot is cozy, only 4/5 booths, 2 two people tables, and a bar with 15 stools in the shale of a square. Surrounded by the kitchen area. I then noticed there were only 2 people working. 1 woman taking orders, handing food/drinks. 1 man, cooking. My guess is it's a couple or brother/sister restaurant. Super cool. I love that the food is made to order. We had to wait almost 45 minutes for our food but once we got it, I understood why! The food was delicious. Warm and cooked to perfection. If the lady had better customer service I wouldn't given them 5 stars, I'll update my review on my next visit! read more

See all

Service is terrible! I can't see how they are still in business. The waitress/owner has a horrible attitude and half the time she communicates with hand gestures. She's is very fluent in English she just chooses to be mean and rude. Food is ok. Prices are fair We've only just found this place about 3 months ago and have come at least a handful of times each month because I am pregnant and really like their pancakes (very homemade tasting and cooked nicely) Every time we've come, the service has been the same but today 11/2/23 we walked out after just arriving and getting menus due to her rude demeanor. Kids are not welcome considering how small the space is I recognize why she gets upset when she sees us walk in with a toddler and baby. Note- we ALWAYS tip well over the 18% mark because both my sister and I have been waitresses for the majority of our adult lives. It's not for a lack of payment (if that makes sense) read more

Tried this place once about a year ago and loved it! Good hearty wholesome breakfast and lunch! It's not just regular, it's fine right. The owners are very nice and sweet. It's a really quaint nook. Lots of parking! Visit here if you want good food and a chill vibe read more

Cozy Kitchen - Cutest breakfast and lunch spot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

I LOVE IT! Decided to try a new breakfast spot and this was it. I love that it gives a cozy feeling and that it's run by a lovely elderly couple. I almost felt as if we went back in time. I would recommend this place to someone looking to eat at a smaller location, clean place to eat, and for quick service. read more

Cozy Kitchen - Hash browns, Eggs, Bacon, and toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

See all

The most mediocre breakfast I have had in years. The service was unfriendly and the ambience was faded and dingy. I gave them another chance because their prices are affordable and came back for lunch a few months later. They are inexpensive, but the ingredients are poor quality, so they aren't really a bargain. The second time around the table was sticky, the fries tasted like they had been fried in stale, old oil. And the service dropped from unfriendly, to downright rude and offensive. It's too bad, because I like to support local businesses. I try to only write good reviews, but Cozy Kitchen earned this one. read more

one of my favorite diners in the area and you cannot beat the prices. always a go to place for breakfast!!

Probably won't be coming back. Came in at about 1:45 pm and the female waitress was probably the most rudest I've ever seen her. She basically told me they were closing and I didn't even ask anything or question it. Her remarks and actions made it clear she didn't want to have anybody in. The time this place closes states 3 pm, but I don't think I would trust it. When I was walking out, she pretty much switched her attitude and asked me if I was going to eat in. I just walked out and didn't reply just cause of her actions and remarks right when I walked in. read more

Kitchen is very nice and clean the food is delicious and very reasonable my first time here I like it! Breakfast is delicious fresh not processed! Hard to fine in the bay a nice little Jim read more

See all

Three Stars for this restaurant are for the good food the Chef prepares and NOT for the rude, demeaning comments Ginny, the waitress makes. Was just there and wanted to pay the bill and got angry looks from Ginny. Two of us were dining together and we were each paying for our own meal. Ginny's writing was difficult to read so I asked her what my total was. She angrily replied that all I do is ask questions when I'm there then in an angry, loud voice told me my total as she was walking away. I asked her why she was being so rude to me and she stated that all I do is ask questions. She does not know good customer service or how to treat customers so BEWARE! read more

Good spot, solid food. Nice couple running it. Food is made to order. Definitely not for larger parties but nice corner spot to get a quick breakfast that's reasonably priced. Since it's just the two of them, plan on some time there, nothing fancy but worth going to support a local spot. Food is always tasty. read more

Cozy kitchen is an old fashioned family type business. nothing fancy here, including pricing. no space for big parties nor a BIG PARTY. booth seating inconvenient. seating at table possible. offerings: pancakes, eggs, omlettes, combos, burgers, shakes, sammies. eats: 2 eggs & hash browns(5.95) -2 eggs fried nicely over easy -homemade hash brown medium crispy, more browning better. -good combo values with added bacon, ham, sausage. didn't feel like eating proteins... 3.5 stars good value, good food. crumbs: -single server, single cook, service isn't the quickest but curteous. -parking available in lot somewhere. - read more

I'm laughing as I am writing this because the reviews are spot on! The food is okay (and inexpensive) but service is not only poor but tenuous and passive-aggressive. First we didn't order beverages just waters, and the lady stared us down for what felt like ten minutes lol. Then when we ordered we tried to add a couple items to a breakfast plate, and by her face I thought she was ready to pounce us. I knew going in about the service but didn't realize how miserable what I assume is the owner would be. I can deal with some attitude or apathy, but this was uncomfortable. My recommendation skip this place, they seem disinterested in having business. The food isn't worth the awkward interchanges. read more

Outstanding little spot for breakfast. It's a husband/wife grill, with great food & a nice comfy ambiance. My better half & I go there 2 or 3 times a week from Castro Valley, we found it 25 or 30 years ago when we lived in the neighborhood. This little spot is a gem! read more