Oh my goodness, I have been to Alameda a million times, drove by for years and didn't even noticed Jim's. The Waffle House down the street was packed, so we saw this place with a no frills door and thought we can try it. So happy we did. It's like walking into Oscar the grouch's house, this place is huge! There were seating for days and it was still pretty packed. Great mom and pop place, coffee cups keeps getting refilled and the breakfast was excellent. I got the corned beef hash and 3 eggs. The hash was made right there from scratch. One of the best corned beef hash I ever had. read more

Jim's coffee shop is a staple for me & my family. We always go here and they never let us down. The food is always on point and satisfying. If you live in the area you probably already know about Jim's. If you didnt know than now you do, go try them out. Enjoy Pro tip: they also have their own parking lot in the back and back entrance. read more

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The food is AMAZING but the chicken nuggets are a bit bland. The service was great too but a bit slow (probaly because the place was crowded). It's a casual diner and family friendly. Overall grade Overall A Service A- FOOD A+++++++++++++++ read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Ortega Cheese Omelet - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

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Went in for the first time today, Sunday May 17th, at 11:25am--an employee was super kind and he told us to sit wherever. We picked a table, and as we were about to sit this other host(?) lady came and yelled at us that we had to wait to be seated. I let her know we were instructed by an employee to pick a seat, all while smiling and trying to ease HER tension.... but nope...didn't work, she said that's NOT how this works... Then without further instructions, she walked away from us, I followed her, confused... and asked her where we should go then, and was she taking us to a table?... and she told is to go back to the front and wait. There wasn't a line or queue, just so unnecessary for no dang reason...So... We left and went to Hobnob and it was great... No one was mean there, and they let us sit without being nasty, treated us with humanity and kindness. read more

Large portions and tasty food! Waffle is always exceptional whatever secret is in their batter. Chicken fried steak was very crispy and well seasoned. They toasted the banana bread, which was an extra touch to make it more tasty. Coffee was flavorful. My waitress was very informative and all staff seemed to be very helpful with a positive attitude. Offered multiple times to refill my coffee. Has a nice old time diner feel with individual booths, friendly vibes and a fun place to have a good meal. Haven't been here in a while, but will come back again soon! read more

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When Sunday for Mother's Day, I had such a wonderful time. The staff in Asian older woman took care of us like we were her daughters. We had bacon and 2 egg with a side of Belgian waffles it was so tasty and delicious. I'm happy we found this place. I will be back. read more

Wow what didn't I love from this place!! The parking is super spacious, no need to drive around for parking even though it was booked and busy inside. The staff is so very sweet. Our waitress was the sweetest person I think I've ever met? She made amazing recommendations, made us feel welcome, just 10/10 there. We got our food super quickly! I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and was pleasantly surprised at the beast placed before me! They are not skimpy at all with their portion size. The burrito was filled to the brim with egg, chorizo, big pieces of onion, and green pepper (which is not my favorite and I could've done without but that's just personal preference!) the hashbrows were cooked perfectly- not a soggy piece in sight! The portions are huge for this plate though, so after focusing on the hash browns I had no room left so I would suggest sharing this plate. The pancakes were HUGE! They were a weeeee bit dry, but douse them in butter and syrup they went down just fine! The price for everything was not bad at all. Ambiance was classic diner, and they even had a cute little fish tank on the side with the cutest big fish! Ahh wish it wasn't so far from me but I would definitely make the drive out to eat here again! read more

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I love this place & the people who work here. They always make me feel like I'm at a family members place. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. I HIGHLY recommend this place to any and EVERYONE. My husband and I come here weekly. Here's a few pictures of our meals. read more

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Everything from the moment we walked in to when we left was such a lovely experience. We were sat by the lovely hostess and given menus. The menu was quite large with a lot of different options. I chose the 3rd special with French toast and links plus a side of buttermilk pancakes. The portion sizes are huge so sharing is definitely a must. The French toast was amazing. The toast was crispy and had a delicious buttery taste. The waitress was super sweet and funny and she made my time there excellent. I did, indeed, feel like family. It's right off the entrance to Alameda so definitely worth a stop for brunch! read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Special #3 - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

What a treat! I met a friend at Jim's today and Dimitri was so sweet to share briefly how Jim's is his family legacy because I mentioned how he's been working there a long time. Such a sentimental story and connection to his roots. Loved the decorations. We decided to sit at a table today. Super clean and tidy even with a napkin dispenser there. I rarely make time to stop by Jim's anymore but I've been a loyal customer for over 20 years. Teresa was our waitress today. Patient and attentive to detail especially since my friend is on a strict no fat diet. His salad looked delicious despite his special requests. But Oooow I have to rave about my Reuben sandwich, so moist and not too greasy which was a win in my book. Also, because I was feeling adventurous I tried the ube tower waffle which will be available until Friday, 12/12/25. That hit the spot with the ube syrup and fresh strawberries and bananas along with walnuts. Overall, an amazing experience. Thanks so much Jim's for your commitment to our community :-) happy holidays! read more

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Great place for comfort food. Service airways good and friendly. Foods not bad either! Good hangout place, especially on cold and rainy days! read more

This is one of my husbands favorite breakfast spots but I personally don't enjoy it as much. We order to-go on lazy Sunday mornings for us and the kids as it's local and convenient. I wish the scrambled eggs would have a dash of seasoning, a little garlic salt or black pepper. They're always so thick and bland. A little ketchup fixes that but I wish the eggs itself had something to it and I'm not a cheese fan to add a bunch to my eggs. The bacon always comes burnt so we stopped ordering it and opted for sausage links which are delicious and different from what we'd have at home. The pancakes are a great size as well as the waffles but also pretty bland on flavor - thankfully I have strawberry syrup at home and we order To-go so it's a quick fix. If you're into plain Jane eggs and pancakes when going out to eat, this is your spot (and a reason why my husband enjoys it so much, he like a simple breakfast) If you're one that likes to go out and have something different than what you can make at home, this isn't the spot for you. They are an American breakfast diner and that's exactly what their food is so in that sense they'd get a 5 star but for me personally I like a little extra when going out to eat hence my rating. Cashier is nice when picking up our order. Very minimal interaction so can't say too much regarding service. read more

Many a times, I had seen the line out the door on weekends at Jim's. The other day, we were hungry for breakfast and didn't want to visit our usual haunts, so we drove to Jim's. They have a parking lot to the left of the restaurant, another bonus! It wasn't super busy when we walked in, maybe four or five other tables in use. We were told to pick a table and menus were presented as soon as we sat down and drink orders were taken. We both ordered coffee. The menu is an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. We were there for breakfast, so we didn't pay much attention to lunch items. My standard order for breakfast restaurants is Chicken Fried Steak, Eggs over easy, Hash Browns, Biscuit and Gravy. For some unknown reason, when the server took my order, the last thing I said to her was, "lotsa gravy all over everything". And if you look at my picture, the only place where there wasn't any gravy was on my biscuit. And it was all delicious! She got Corned Beef Hash with Eggs and Hash Browns with Wheat Toast. She also enjoyed her breakfast and was quite happy that her toast came buttered on both sides. These were great large breakfasts with lots of good food. We both ended up taking some home for breakfast the next day. Even the coffee was pretty good, something that's not always true at diners. Service was excellent and we'll definitely be back for other flavors. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Corned Beef Hash & 3 Eggs - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

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Got a burger after a workout and it was cooked well and everything was fresh. Perfect diner burger if that makes any sense. The fries were fresh and I got a side of ranch. It was early afternoon and they weren't busy. The service was friendly and the banter was fun. Lots of booths and tables. Kinda an alternative to Ole's without the wait and cried. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Cheeseburger w/avocado - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

We've been here a couple of times and always had a good experience. The interior is spacious, and there's a large parking lot, which is super convenient. Food portions are generous and everything we've tried has tasted great. The service is friendly and attentive--they kept our coffee refilled without having to ask. read more

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This restaurant has a cult following and has been around for decades. The portions are huge and the customer service is usually very good. We sat at a booth by the cash register and it was very uncomfortable. The middle of my side had some stuffing missing which made it slope in the middle. I just had to sit on the edge. So much food, almost too much and the hash browns had an odd aftertaste. Maybe the oil they use? Not sure. Not cheap but reasonable, just not my favorite place to dine. read more

Very fast and friendly service! They have an extensive menu but my partner and I decided on the sbc omelette (sub jack cheese for cheddar) and the biscuits & gravy. We also ordered the special #4 and upgraded the french toast to their house made cinnamon bread. The portions are big but definitely need some salt & pepper as we realized there was no seasoning. The meal was good all around and a bit pricey for standard diner food but would come again for a quick homestyle breakfast. Inside is very large and has an old school diner feel which contrasts the unassuming exterior. Highlight was definitely the hash browns which were very crispy and hot. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - SBC Omelette sub jack cheese for cheddar - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

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Food here is good. Service was wonderful. Savannah is a professional at what she does welcoming pleasant and open for any suggestion suggestions?. Ambience's kitchen, chatter, and somewhat music in the background for TV. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Utensils - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

Food , service and ambiance was good .. nice place coffee strong. I recommend this place

This is my go to spot when I have too many picky eaters in the group! They have a little bit of everything- traditional American breakfast, hella good chilaquiles, sandwiches, and the best waffles! It's a cute spot for everyone plus the staff if so friendly and attentive. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Waffle toppings - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

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I go to Jim's (the Main Island one) when I want a good old, non foo-foo, American breakfast, lunch, or early supper with no waiting. Old school coffee shop look with booths, tables and counter seating. Large, uneven and holey parking lot on the side and in the back of the restaurant. If you're lucky, you'll get to sit in a booth with duct tape on the bench seating. There's a charm to the 70s style look. As for food, you'll have traditional breakfasts like omelettes, pancakes, hash browns, eggs any style, while for lunch and early supper, you'll choose from sandwiches, burgers, steak, fried chicken, pasta, etc... if you're looking for coffee shop faire - Jim's will likely have it along with a decent cup of coffee. We had: - Patty Melt, medium 1/2 pound burger with fries. Decent patty melt while fries need more pizzazz. - Fried Chicken with Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, Soup, and Garlic Bread. A full meal for less than $20. Overall, good, inexpensive, coffee shop faire in a comfortable environment. Very good service. read more

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Went to Jim's for breakfast and it was busy but spacious. Loved be columns and the green vintage booths. We were seated right away and got our drinks and food quickly. Huge portions, and everything tasted good. I had a simple three eggs with toast and home fries, my partner had chicken fried steak. Come for the affordable food and large portions, and fun diner space! read more

I ordered our breakfast on a Saturday morning. It's so sad that when I got home our toast bread are all burnt. So, I called the restaurant and I told the lady that answered the phone the situation. Of course I'm not so happy about it. I said to her, can I talked to your manager, she said that she is the manager, she said to me that I'm so aggressive and she's busy with the customers, I asked her what's her name and she hung up the phone. I had to drive back to the restaurant, unfortunately when I walked in, I heard her say " I'm going in the back. I guess she didn't want to talk to me. I told the front the situation and a nice lady says " I'll change it for you " I have to asked someone what is the manager's name. A manager needs to know how to handle situations like this, don't hung up the phone because you are busy. I'm a paying customer too. May be the owner needs to pay attention how your employees interact with customers. read more

The service is always really great and the food is always hot and they rarely screw up here to go orders they make the best chili Verde ever the chili Verde omelette sounds odd but it's fantastic read more

The last time I was there, I had their liver and onions meal. I know most people do not like that meal, but if you do, they make the best!!

I love it the waitress so kind. You can refill the coffee . Also the Ambiance is relaxing. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - The best - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

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Went to Jim's Café for breakfast. Haven't been there in a minute., have a hot links 3eggs hashbrowns and white toast, Service was great and fast like always waitresses were really attentive to me and other customers, one of my favorite breakfast spots... read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Eggs and hotlink with hashbrowns and toast - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

Jim's is an old style diner with good food and big portions. when we visit Alameda we usually seek out places we don't ordinarily find in Honolulu, The Park Street area has many good places to eat. The service was friendly and efficient the food comes out quickly and the coffee is non stop. Definitely a good experience for breakfast in Alameda CA. read more

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A really good mid western coffee shop/restaurant in Alameda. Good food, good proportions, friendly staff, what's not to like. Been going here for decades. read more

I've been to Jim's a few times over the last year and every time the food is consistently good. Breakfast is hot. Portions are large. But what I appreciate most is the above board service. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. You don't experience that enough today and I notice and appreciate that standard. read more

Would have done no stars if possible let me tell yall about this establishment . They charged me $34 for 4 scrambled eggs . I ordered an egg scramble . I've had egg scrambles all over this country so there was a standard and expectation . I have never in my life had one this small or expensive. Don't get me wrong it was good . Just walk with me for a second a dozen eggs is less than $10 and takes 5 minutes to make why the hell is this itty bitty ass portion $25 before tax and I really want an answer . read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

Best Reuben since I left Chicago 20 years ago. Split pea soup was home made and meaty. Generous portions and good service. I know it's "just" a diner but they are doing the diner thing right. I'll be back... read more

Meh--came here with my family recently and wasn't super impressed. We were seated, given menus and ordered. The food was okay but service was lackluster. We had to ask for water several times and eventually gave up, and they took so long with the check we ended up just going to the counter. read more

Location / Ambiance Has back lot parking. I think it's a decent size. The restaurant itself is HUGE in my opinion. Great for small or large groups! They serve mainly breakfast and lunch food options as they close early everyday. Food / It's your typical mom and pop diner so lots of American Diner Food! I got the crab cake Benedict. So it came on a bed of sautéed spinach, covered in lots of hollandaise sauce, and served with crispy hash browns! Crab cake had lots of real crab meat chunks and seasoned well! I love the huge load of sautéed spinach they added as I needed my daily intake of greens! They are not shy with that hollandaise sauce and they executed it fairly well! Hash browns were so crispy I licked that plate so quickly! This dish tasted so good that I would come here again and order this for the price too, well worth it! Service / It was okaaaay. We had to flag her a few times but I'm sure she was busy managing other customers. I'll come here again for big portions that are tasty and worth your buck! read more

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Sad to say but this place has gone down hill. It used to be the spot to go to but sadly the quality is just not good. They used to have chicken fried steak to die for... now it's a dinner menu item??? Got a simple BLT with and the whole thing was horrible. The side fruit was gross and my buddy's meal was just awful. $50 for those two items? NOT WORTH IT! Service was a bit slow for a half packed place and the ambience just seemed nonexistent. :( read more

Tried this place out for the first time through DoorDash. Ordered country fried steak (as seen in the photo) and they left out one major ingredient. Where's the gravy? Food is ok but would of been better with some gravy. read more

Jim's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Alameda, California

Super cute diner!! Old photos all over! Lovely! The food is delicious. We had breakfast on a Sunday. The place was packed, but still easy to walk in and be seated. The coffee was spectacularly tasty and great options for creamer. There are TVs, so you won't miss a local game, ever! The seating is comfortable with many, many booth's & plenty of tables and chairs. The servers were nice and attentive! Parking lot! Extra clean restrooms. read more

My partner and I went here for brunch a few days ago. The customer service was one of the best we have even experienced. They even offered to give me toast with my meal when it didn't come with my order. I definitely plan on coming back here again! read more

Woke up and my husband suggested for us to have breakfast here. It was our first time. We picked our own seats and they quickly came with water and menus. I picked the chicken fried steak and he ordered the meat lovers omelette. They gave use huge portions and was served pretty quickly. Everything tasted good and we will be back. They gave us option to pay by phone via QR code on the check. I love that!! read more

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Been coming to Jims since the 90s and have always been given great service. I eat here a couple times a week. Recently I was served by Savanah and was blown away. I'm a small business owner and have spent my entire career in customer service and she is extraordinary, Over the top, flooded me with kindness and care. Can't say enough. read more