Literally the best breakfast in San Leandro! It's owned by a Korean family so you can get pork bulgogi as the breakfast meat AND they have grits!!! It's aaaaaaaamazing! read more

Do you wanna spend nearly $20 for a small mediocre breakfast from people that provide terrible customer service and can't even manage to answer the phone then you found the right place. If you'd like to huddle in a super cramped dingy building while you eat your $20 breakfast and then get rushed out the door this is the spot! read more

This is my favorite type of restaurant. Small, family run establishment with standard cafe fare that is executed very well. The service is exactly what you would expect from an establishment like this. Warm, friendly, fast and makes you want to come back over and over. While I'm just passing thru , I wish there more places like this everywhere. read more

Excellent breakfast, cute building and down to earth service , staff and patrons. Clean and efficient. Off the menu Loco Moco was off the chain! Gravy wonderful and plentiful and beef patty was huge and smash style . read more

Fifth Wheel - Loco Moco and toast - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Can't really call this place a hole in the wall cause everyone in, and around San Leandro knows about it! BUT it's a tight little hole in the wall spot that's been there forever! Greatest little homestyle breakfast food! Everything is done right! The service is excellent and it's been family owned forever! Coffee is non-stop refill and they're SUPER attentive and friendly! My go to is the chicken fried steak and eggs! This NEVER fails! The teriyaki chicken over rice breakfast is also a really known option that is off da chain! Their chili-cheese omelette is really solid too! Wifey always gets da grits! SO good! And her fav is the french toast! You can't really go wrong with whatever you order here! The only mistake you can make is by NOT going! The place is small and tight, so be prepared to wait! But it's worth it!!! read more

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Fifth Wheel has been on my list to try since I moved to the area two years ago. I never stopped by before because they don't really have their own parking and it's mostly street parking. From the pictures, it also looked pretty small inside. I love classic diner-style breakfast spots, and this place definitely fits the bill. My partner and I finally decided to try it on a Monday. We only waited about five minutes before getting a table, which was nice. From what I could tell, it seems like the restaurant is owned by a Korean family since they offer rice as a side and have a Korean pork dish on the menu. I ordered hot links, eggs over medium, sourdough toast, and hashbrowns extra crispy. The food took a little while, but it was worth the wait. Every time I ask for extra crispy hashbrowns, they're either just crispy on the outside or still soggy in the middle. Here, they were crispy all the way through, and I was so satisfied. The hot links were good but could have been a bit spicier. Overall, I was really happy with my meal and can't wait to come back to try something else. read more

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This place is small and outdated, the parking sucks, but it's no frills, warm service, and family owned that made this place a gem to dine at. I took a random day off to take Gavin to the zoo, my last attempt of doing something fun before the school year starts. We came when it wasn't busy, luckily but based on what I witnessed during our meal there are a lot of regulars that go in and out - both patrons and people running the restaurant were personable like they have known each other for years. It was nice to be around that positive and friendly atmosphere. Gavin ordered the hamburger patty and I ordered the chicken apple sausage omelette. They were out of cottage cheese, so I opted for hash browns instead. Food did not take long to come out. Don't think we will be in the East Bay anytime soon, but would recommend this place for its simple menu and service. read more

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Solid breakfast/burger place. It's been around forever and the food is the reason why. Everything is cooked on a grill with love. The service is warm, friendly, and prompt. They close at 2pm so get there early. read more

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This is a ridiculously charming hidden gem! I was sooo pleasantly surprised when a friend took me to this very unsuspecting spot. The service and staff were great and You will not be leaving here hungry. Im not a huge fan of breakfast foods or even really eating in the morning, so getting to mix up the traditional greasy spoon breaky with the tastiest Korean bbq pork I've had in a while made for the perfect plot twist. I'll be back, and bringing others. read more

Fifth Wheel - DELICIOUS Korean BBQ pork with crispy hash browns and over hard eggs, cooked exactly the way I ordered them - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

If you're looking for a polished, trendy brunch spot--this isn't it. And that's exactly why I love it. This little mom-and-pop breakfast spot in San Leandro has that original diner vibe--nothing fancy, just a classic, comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a good meal. It was my first time here, and I was impressed. The service is incredibly friendly--you feel welcomed right away, like you've been coming here for years. I ordered the three-egg breakfast, and the portion was generous--enough for me to share with my 2-year-old daughter and still leave us both satisfied. The food was genuinely good--simple, comforting, and cooked right. No gimmicks--just great food, good portions, and kind people. Definitely the kind of spot I'd come back to. read more

This is a generous three mostly because the people were so nice. Seems like a family owned business. The place is teeny tiny, four tables and a handful of counter seats. It's cluttered. They have a couple of folding chairs crammed up against a couple of the tables to accommodate additional seating. They thoughtfully put a curtain to block the door for people sitting at the table. That's right there, unfortunately not the case for the bathroom, but I'm not sure what they could do there because it's so small. Menu is more or less standard diner, breakfast and lunch fare with a couple of random Korean specialties thrown in like kimchi and barbecue. Service was extremely friendly and they were on top of it with refilling our drinks and checking on us. My husband had pancakes and eggs, which were fine, although the eggs got kind of cold fast because they don't pre-warm the plates. So just eat your eggs first. I I ordered a veggie omelette and it was just too greasy for me and had clearly been cooked in meat juice, which wasn't what I wanted. I also had the hashbrowns, which were also very greasy, but kind of delicious and that's all I ate. And then I regretted it later. Toast was fine, they put a lot of butter on it. This is definitely not the place to go if you're on a diet. If you don't mind a little grease, and you're not a vegetarian, you should check it out. read more

Fifth Wheel - Eggs, bacon, and pancakes, hard to go wrong with this! - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

If you live in the east Bay, then chances are you know this historic spot. I've been going to the fifth wheel for breakfast for the last 30 years. This is easily my favorite breakfast spot in the Bay Area. I get the chicken teriyaki breakfast with hashbrowns extra crispy eggs over easy with either sourdough toast or an English muffin. I was so hungry that I forgot to take pics on this visit so I will leave you a picture of my empty plate lol. 10 out of 10 every time. The space is pretty small and probably only accommodates 30 people max at a time . They are only open on weekdays until 1:30 PM. Highly recommended! read more

Fifth Wheel - Chicken teriyaki breakfast is soooooo good. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Great place! Great food, service and staff. Very small inside not many seating. Gets very crowded. Street parking is terrible. They text you when your food is ready for pick up for take out. read more

The food was delicious and very tasty. The service was excellent and they're very friendly. The place is small, first come first serve, but it feels homey! Our new spot to go too!!! read more

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This inconspicuous, blue-collar cafe is easy to pass by because it's right in the middle of a residential area. It must be a local favorite because it became packed right after I arrived. People were willing to wait! A line formed outside. The vibe of the place felt like... the marriage of a mini, old-school, truck stop diner and a Studio Ghibli film cafe. This place has a maximalist yet extremely functional style of decor that I found fairly charming. Stuff was everywhere... but it was cute clutter- if you can appreciate, or even romanticize, the mundane. But the interior looked totally clean, so it didn't really have the Hoarders vibes. The owners are a Mongolian couple (family?), who were delightful! Super warm and just the right amount of attentive. The food was enormous and very tasty. It was piping hot, fresh, and flavorful. And the drip coffee wasn't bad at all. I'll be back when in the neighborhood, for sure. read more

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This was my second time here and the food was just as great as I remembered it being the first time around. The spicy pork has a good kick but isn't too spicy and has a great flavor along with the caramelized onions. The country fried steak and hash browns looked nicely crisped. The restaurant is an old school diner and is a little small. We waited for 20 minutes on a Saturday morning, but the waitresses are super sweet were always coming back to refill my coffee. read more

Fifth Wheel - Korean BBQ Pork - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Really good food. I am tempted to hold up a sign outside of the IHOP down the street and tell people they are wasting their money there. This is the place to be. Bacon is super crispy and fresh, coffee tastes good, pancakes fluffy, service is good and professional as well. This is the spot! read more

Always wanted to come to this local institution but never got the chance till recently. I knew it was an old truck stop famed for a great breakfast. The first thing I realized that the place is much smaller than I thought! Id pictured a diner setting but this room has a counter and a few tables and that's about it. There was only room at the counter so we sat there but it was a little crowded from me. I need a little elbow room so next time I'd definitely wait for a table to come available. As for the food, it was really good. I had the French toast social that came with eggs and sausage and loved it. Just the right amount of toast nice with a nice crisp on the outside and the eggs and sausage were perfectly cooked to order. Would come again for sure. read more

While waiting for our car to be worked on at the Nissan dealership, we decided to get breakfast at this diner that was located deep in residential neighborhood where there were no other restaurants within 3 miles of this place. But for it to still be in business since the 1950s, they must be doing something right. Not aesthetically pleasing on the outside and very cramped in the inside but this family owned restaurant serves up some delicious wholesome food. Food comes to you quick, as quick as 7 minutes we got our food. The servers make sure that your coffee is topped off often don't need to ask and they even give you a cup to take a cup to go too. I noticed this place gets busy quick and you'll have to wait outside to wait for your table if you don't get here early. Basic breakfast options here but still quite good and can't complain on the portions either. I love that they option for white or brown rice if you don't hash browns or grits. Fifth Wheel is worth a try. read more

Fifth Wheel - Chicken apple sausage breakfast combo - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I had a craving for pancakes. The service was friendly, fast and clean. Very welcoming. I enjoyed the experience. read more

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Been here a bunch of times, one of my go-to breakfast spot. Food is good and the wait isn't usually too bad. Very cute little cozy place, been around for years. read more

It's a little house if a restaurant with minimal seating. There was plenty of parking right outside the front door though, which was super easy and convenient. We were greeted immediately upon entering and told to wait so that a table could be cleared for us, but we just wanted to order take out. We placed our order and sat down to wait. We were told it would be about ten minutes, which seems fairly quick so I liked that. I'm 7 months pregnant and need to use the bathroom every five seconds so I used theirs, which was clean and well kept. Their wait time estimate was pretty on point because about ten minutes later, we were called up to grab our food. It was a little off putting how unkind they were, but we can chalk it up to culture. The lady that rang me up and gave me my order was not sweet or kind or even friendly. She was direct but thorough. I went to grab a different bag and asked if it was mine and she nearly yelled at me saying no, the one she was prepping was mine. Then I went to add two more packs of butter to my bag once she gave it to me and she, again in a not so friendly tone, told me she already put some in my bag. Not the best presentation for food, or the largest portions, but it was good. read more

Fifth Wheel - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Breakfast is always good here, but for some reason, they only like to put a small scoop of grits on your plate. I Love the coffee with my hazelnut read more

I don't live in the Bay Area so every time I'm visiting SF or Oakland, I make sure to visit this diner. It's so quaint and simple, with speedy customer service and fresh food. I first came here with friends and we loved the French toast so much. It just hits the spot. And ever since then, I make it a point to grab a meal before leaving the area. If you love the classic American breakfast items, then I highly recommend going here. You'll have a quality meal in a cozy and welcoming environment. read more

Fifth Wheel - Eggs, French toast, chicken sausage, OJ - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Yummy This is my first time here. The food looks and tastes great! Small, but clean and a small wait. The wait is well deserved. read more

Fifth Wheel - French Toast, eggs & chicken apple sausage. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I wish I took photos but trust me when I say the food and experience was a feeling of "home." I came at around 10 am on a Saturday just before more people started coming. Be aware and prepared to park on the street and come into the super small, but cute, mom&pop restaurant. The staff is super friendly like I felt like I've been there a million times (but in reality I've only been here 2 other times, and it's been years). I ordered chicken apple sausage omelette with hash browns, grits, and a side of bacon. Chicken apple sausage omelette: delicious! Some other restaurants seem to put fillers in their omelettes to make them thicker (like flour), but theirs taste like what it's supposed to taste like: eggs! Hash browns: cooked to perfection with satisfying crisp! Grits: simple with a dollop of butter, but some of the best grits I've ever had. Bacon: a little oily for my liking, but i do admit, it complemented my main dish and grits well. The hubby ordered the Korean BBQ breakfast, which he says was pretty good. All of this is to say: I plan to put this in our "rotation" of brunch spots. I don't know why it took me so long to. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

Calling in my order was very easy When I arrived my food was ready Menu is has a lot of options and prices are reasonable Food is good Inside is pretty small, only a few tables Parking is street parking only Credit card and debit card accepted read more

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Fifth Wheel is a tiny, no frills diner that serves up greasy comfort food and I mean that in the best way. If you're craving a heavy breakfast, this place delivers. The pancakes especially are excellent fluffy, buttery, and honestly the best thing on the menu. Just a few things to keep in mind: they say they close at 2:00 p.m., but the kitchen usually stops taking orders around 1:20 p.m., so don't show up late hoping for a full meal. It's also a very small space, and during busy times, they may rush you to finish so they can seat the next party. Now for the concern: I recently asked for creamer, and the staff brought me a metal cup of milk that had clearly been left on another table. This wasn't a sealed packet it was a reusable container that had already been out in front of another customer. That's a serious hygiene issue. Per California Retail Food Code Section 113980(b): "Food shall be protected from contamination by... returned foods, previously served foods, or soiled equipment, utensils, linens, and unclean hands." And per Section 114075: "Once served to a consumer, portions of unpackaged food that are not consumed shall not be served again or used in the preparation of other food." Even if it's "just milk," reusing it between tables is unsafe and violates state food safety laws. I hope management takes this seriously, because it could easily lead to contamination. Overall, I still think the food is good, especially the pancakes, but customers deserve clean, safe service. That part needs work.... ASAP. read more

tldr; ordered food via phone. Got text confirmation to pick up order. Upon arrival, was told they have no order for me. Blank stare no apology. I leave hungry Frequented this business a few years back until I was served bacon with the ends white (un-rendered fat). Not a big deal but shows poor quality control/lack of attention to detail. About a year ago, my grandpa got me to try this place again since we always would go out for breakfast. After reluctantly trying 5th wheel again, I was pleased with the experience and put them back on my breakfast list. Today I place a phone order for pick up: French toast, eggs, and bacon. I gave them my phone number. I was told it would take ten mins. I receive a text 8 mins after the phone call saying "your order is now ready to be picked up." Cool I get to the restaurant, card in hand, and let them know my phone number. The lady says she doesn't see my order. I show her the text message confirmation. She reiterates that they don't have my to-go order and that they only had one. I just say OK and walk out, which she then finally asks if I want them to make it. I mean no shit. I wanted you to make it 10 mins ago. I just left Accidents happen but she seemed indifferent to the situation as if it's not their responsibility to manage orders via phone. She didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. Like I said, poor attention to detail at this establishment. They seem to just be trying to get by If you're ordering via phone, order somewhere else read more

Fifth Wheel - Text confirmation to pick up order - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

The food has always been good. The the ambience gives off a small diner vibe. But the service is not to good. One of the employees told me not to take pictures and I even told her it's for my yelp. But she still insisted on being rude. But it's ok . My food came out fast . I have French toast with a side of chicken, apple sauces, and scrambled eggs. Ill come back one day when they work on there customer communication skills . read more

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I'm honestly shocked everyone isn't always talking about this place!! A little hidden gem that my husband discovered. We haven't been able to stray away from one particular dish so I really can't say how everything is, but this one dish keeps bringing us back! It's a no-fuss, little diner with just a few tables and some bar seating. It's got a fairly small kitchen. While we've had to wait before, we went this morning (a Saturday!) and there was no wait at all. There's some street parking available, prices are affordable and the service is fairly quick. We always order the Korean BBQ pork with white rice and toast, two over-medium eggs, a tall glass of orange juice and coffee. The pork is flavorful, with jalapeños, on top of a pile of white rice with a bit of butter on top. It doesn't make sense how good it is! Go check this spot out! read more

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Food and service is awesome! Definitely recommend if you haven't been. Very homey environment. read more

I used to have breakfast here every once in a while. 1st time back in years!!! They still severed the same great tasting breakfast. They have remodel the place since I was there the last time. Looks a lot modern. I ordered a onion and mushroom omelette with cheese which came with hash-browns & sourdough toast and a side of bacon to go. They were pretty fast in making my ordered, was in and out in 15 minutes. I had them put brown gravy on the hash-browns because that's how I like it. The gravy was perfect. Bacon was nice and crispy. read more

Fifth Wheel - Onion & Mushroom Omelette with Cheese and a side of crispy Bacon - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

I love Fifth Wheel. Classic, no-frills breakfast that's always good no matter what you order. I love the grits, topped with a real generous pat of butter. It's one of those places you go to and hope it never changes, it's just an old school good breakfast spot. read more

BRO THIS PLACE WAS STRAIGHT UP FIRE!!!!!!!!! They love their butter but they love the craft for their food even more. The place is small so come early and expect a tiny wait but it's so homey and perfect. The staff was so kind and so welcoming. The food again is fire as heck. And this isn't a place to miss when you're visiting the Bay! read more

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Fifth wheel, family run business for over 60 years never disappoints. They open very limited hours and focus more on breakfast crowd. Service always to the point and friendly. This place is clean with limited sitting. I am living in San Leandro, this is one of the few family run businesses left in this fine city. read more

Fifth Wheel - Chicken apple sausage and eggs over easy, bacon added. 5/5 - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Ambiance - the restaurant is very small. There are 4 tables and 9 stools if you want to sit at the breakfast bar. It's nothing fancy. It's been around for years. I used to come here decades ago. You put your name on a list and sit outside until a table becomes available. Service - we were seated promptly as a table was just opening up when our party of 3 arrived. Food - we ordered pancakes, eggs, and chicken apple sausage. Another person ordered omlete with chicken apple sausage and hashbrowns. The 3rd person ordered a BLT with hashbrowns. The pancakes were really good. I would have preferred my eggs to have been mixed better prior to scrambling as I didn't like seeing all the white of the eggs. The omelets were undercooked, but the cook came put, took it back, and brought it back cooked better. My friend was happy with the meal, and her daughter enjoyed the BLT. Like I mentioned earlier, I would come here in the early 90s and really enjoyed it. It was nice to stumble upon it once again while I was in the area. read more

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This is the best breakfast I've ever had in my entire life. Words can't describe how incredible the food is, but if you are hungry and want to become addicted to something delicious I'd highly encourage you to go get some French toast with the eggs, hash browns, and the chicken apple sausage. You're welcome! It is a small place so I order mine to go because they're always busy just an fyi! read more

Fifth wheel is our family favorite. My husband and I have been going here since we started dating. We are married now, with a new born baby :) The one gentleman who is always there, I feel bad because we did ask him what his name was, but I forgot haha, he is always so friendly! We just call him, "our friend". haha. He and I'm sure the other cook, know our order by heart. I always order the breaded chicken patty, rice with cheese on top the rice. I saw a person order grits with cheese on top so ever since then I have been getting cheese over my rice. I'm Filipino, so I eat rice with everything. This is definitely a place we will be going to for a long time. We have even brought our daughter here a couple of times. read more

Fifth Wheel - The April Special. :) Breaded chicken patty, eggs over medium, rice with cheese on top with English muffin. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

It's a regular hole in the wall diner that serves both breakfast and lunch. The food is good with fair prices and decent service though I found I had to wait a while to be served. Only off street parking available but not bad for a quick bite read more