If you love an old-school diner vibe, this is your spot. The long counter, a few tables along the side, and the overall atmosphere feel truly authentic--like stepping into a classic diner from another era. They serve breakfast all day, with eggs made any way you like and plenty of other comfort-food options. I ordered the turkey burger, and it was huge, served with a solid salad on the side. Exactly what you'd hope for from a classic diner--simple, satisfying, and filling. This place is nostalgic in the best way. Old-school food, a family-friendly feel, and a comforting throwback experience that's hard to find these days. read more

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Rain glazed the streets of San Rafael as I wandered without urgency, the day quiet and gray. Then, like a whispered invitation, the aroma of food drifted from a small, unassuming breakfast spot called Lundy's. I followed it inside. Warmth met me at the door--a pleasant gentleman, a cup of tea cradled in my hands, and the promise of something comforting. The corned beef and hash arrived steaming, its flavors deep and soulful, the kind that settle you from the inside out. A silky hollandaise crowned the plate, rich and indulgent, tying everything together. In that moment, with rain tapping the windows and heat rising from the dish, I knew I was eating something special. It wasn't just breakfast--it was, without question, the finest corned beef and hash I have ever known. read more

This is my go to breakfast joint. The food is consistently good. I've never been disappointed. The prices are reasonable because you get huge portions. The ambiance is classic old school. Sit at the bar if you want to watch the cook, because he is amazing. Service is great. I love the staff. read more

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Friendly service and a quaint diner-esque atmosphere. Unfortunately I think I ordered poorly because while the corned beef hash one someone else ordered was great, the chicken fried steak wasn't something I enjoyed: I'll try again and order some of the more traditional fare. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Chicken Fried steak and eggs - the gravy wasn't to my taste (a little too much flour taste) but the eggs were really good. - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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On 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael is a narrow building that's home to a great breakfast place. We visited Lundy's Home Cooking on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. There are a couple tables in the front window, several tables for 2 along the side wall and counter seats overlooking the grill. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the Omelette with Chicken Apple Sausage and Cheese which was served with potatoes and choice of toast; my wife ordered their Eggs Benedict, also served with potatoes and toast. In my omelette, the sausage (and cheese) was plentiful - and the potatoes were just as I like them, slightly crunch. My wife ordered their traditional Eggs Benedict. Now I know she is a Benedict aficionado and particular about the dish - she said it was very tasty! They have quite an extensive breakfast menu - with some unique choices like Fajita Omelette, Irish Breakfast, and a Chorizo Scramble. We'd happily return for a breakfast in the future. read more

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4 Stars - No Frills, All Flavor - A True Neighborhood Gem Lundy's Home Cooking - San Rafael, CA After a night out on the town, this is exactly the kind of breakfast spot you hope to find--hearty, honest, and deeply rooted in the local scene. Lundy's is small, so grab a good seat when you walk in. Word to the wise: if you're tall or wide-set, post up at the bar--not against the wall. (Bonus points for all the purse hooks.) This is flat-top grill, traditional breakfast at its finest. I went in on the Corned Beef Hash Combo--house-made hash plus a solid Bennie on the side. Comfort on a plate. We split the Biscuits n' Gravy--rich, peppery, buttery. On point. She had the Chicken Apple Sausage and Eggs--simple, filling, cooked just right. Everything came out hot, fresh, and with that old-school care you only get from a real-deal diner kitchen. Coffee's flowing, prices are fair, and there's no pressure to rush--just sit back, scroll the news, and recover. Hangover cure? Check. Neighborhood institution? Double check. Well done, Lundy's. We'll be back. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Biscuits and Gravy.. yum! - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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We were back and this time brought our daughter to enjoy a post birthday breakfast. This time around we ordered their chicken fried steak breakfast, their Le Croissant sandwich with fries, and a 2 egg, bacon, and banana pancakes combo. Everything was spot on delicious. I wanted to originally get their Monte Cristo, but our server didn't recommend it. I'll trust the server's judgment, but dang I was so curious about it! read more

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What a cute diner! The wait staff are friendly and attentive. I was told that the chilaquiles ($18.99) was pretty good and I was not disappointed. It came with beans and rice (which was decent) and the red sauce had a good flavor and I was not mad at the chunks of tomato and onions. My boyfriend ordered the Irish breakfast and he said even though it was tasty but not Irish. Also not worth the price of $23.99. Overall, the place was a decent bit just a little on the pricey side. read more

I came in for brunch and there were a few customers at the counter so I took a seat at a table. I took a look at the menu and saw that they had Eggs Benedict on the menu. As this is my go to when trying a new diner I ordered this with the hollandaise sauce on the side. The eggs and English muffin looked great. What I was served for hollandaise sauce was awful. It had a dark mustard taste and was brownish in color. I'm sure that there other brunch items are better tasting then what I was served. The place was clean and service was good. read more

Came for some breakfast, really enjoyed the food. Nice staff who showed great care for our group. A real chill place to get good food and enjoy some time with friends. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

Portions were huge which was great. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and had no trouble getting a table along a skinny side wall. Service was nice enough but definitely nothing special. It is a diner after all so don't expect 5 star service. I got the chicken fried steak cuz I was in the mood for some comfort food. The potatoes were super yummy and the scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately the actual chicken fried steak was so salty I couldn't even eat it. It kinda ruined my whole experience. I may go back and try something else but probably not for a while with so many other great choices on 4th street. Sorry Lundy. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Chicken Fried Steak - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

I may have had the best corned beef hash of my life at this restaurant. Big pieces of corned beef, lots of onions and potatoes, and well-seasoned. A hearty portion that could easily be shared by two. Highly recommend it. read more

Came in at 11 am with a party of 2, dining area had a few regulars and more people trailed in as the time got closer to lunch. The guy that took our order also worked the counter, super polite and friendly. Before leaving, we had to use the restroom which we reached by going through the kitchen. Passing by, we did see that there was raw meat left out on the prep counter. It was swarmed by a horde of flies, with many of them around the exposed vegetables as well. Unfortunately we only saw this after we had consumed our meal and I hate to leave a poor review for a small business but it's definitely something to be aware of. Food: chilaquiles and country breakfast. Both were fresh and filling. Chilaquiles came with 2 eggs, rice and beans, and a slice of avocado. read more

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A diner with personality, in a world that's losing character. Delicious breakfast for a reasonable price. Friendly staff, great classic decor without being kitschy, and they have Irish bacon and sausage! There's both table and counter seating. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Pancake combo with Irish bacon, and a darn fine mocha - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

Great food Great Portions. Service is great. A small place but feels comfortable. I recommend!

First and foremost, the seating arrangements are pretty tight. But they also seat you very quickly. We opted for the bar seating which felt spacious enough. They took our order immediately and we enjoyed the culture and diversity in that joint, both in its patrons and on the walls. The Irish Breakfast is wicked awesome. Irish sausage has the best type of casing. The grilled mushroom and grilled tomatoes work well in. Breakfast dish. All the potatoes were cooked perfectly, all tender and some crispy yet fluffy. The Irish Bacon is a leaner cure than traditional American bacon, which is great. We Love this place and the positive energy. Will definitely be returning! read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - This breakfast is wicked awesome. Irish sausage has the best type of casing. Love this place and the positive energy. - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

I have come here for years. Very good food and value. My usual visit is for breakfast of classic eggs Benedict. Surprising how many places mess this up by over-poaching the eggs. This place has never missed. read more

Amazing home made corned beef hash!! Old school diner with great counter service for breakfast...fast tasty made right in front of me!! read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Corned beef hash, eggs potato's and rye toast - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is the kind of place I love, and look for when I'm traveling. It's a Mom and Pop type of breakfast/ lunch joint located on the main drag of San Rafael on 4th Street near B Street. I think it used to be an Irish themed restaurant, but now it is run by a Hispanic man who does the cooking and takes orders. There are also waitresses on duty. The food is delicious and has a real home-made taste. There's a lot of Spanish dishes like chilaquiles (huge portion and super delish), as well as the standard breakfast/lunch items like omelettes, pancakes, waffles, etc. I highly recommend their house made corned beef hash. Coffee is very good, and they refill often. There's some tables, and counter service. Prices are reasonable. Portions are large. I hope Lundy's stays open for years to come, and prospers. This type of restaurant is getting harder to find as the corporate chains take over. We should patronize and support family owned businesses or we'll continue to see them close up shop and give way to to unhealthy soul-less mass produced "food" served up by corporations in order to boost investor profits. A real cross section of people frequent Lundy's, as I observed over several visits while staying nearby at the AC Hotel. Spanish speakers, families, working class as well as middle and well off locals keep the staff busy in the mornings and afternoons. Waitstaff is friendly, upbeat, and efficient. Really nice place! read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Chilaquiles! - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Food was amazing. Corn beef hash is out of this world. Chicken fried steak was super good too. I would definitely come back. Service was nice. Ambiance is cute too. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

A legacy business. An Anchor of San Rafael. Good honest food. Reasonably priced with good portions. No frills food that is consistently above average. The coffee is hot and the potatoes are crispy if you ask. Protect Lundys at all costs! read more

Don't wanna brag about you and give other's ideas but this diner is timeless. They don't scrimp on bacon and it's damn good bacon, and their coffee is bangin and the plates are full. Ok there could be more butter on the toast but if I asked for more they'd love to give it to me. Do I like to pretend it's 1956 when I put my napkin on my lap or when I pour syrup on my pancakes? Of course I do. The prices are thoroughly modern however but it's worth it and I like everything about this joint. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

Lundy's is your basic diner. A mom & pop coffee shop serving up breakfast and lunch. I went there early on a Saturday, but even so there were a number of folks already there. There is a long counter and a few tables, so I wouldn't come here with a group of more than 4 unless you like sitting in a row at the counter or splitting yourselves up at different tables. There is no room to push tables together. I had one of their scrambles with ham and veggies served with a dollop of sour cream and fried potatoes. It was very good. My decaf coffee was weaker than I prefer, but the flavor was good. I was greeted fairly promptly and the food came quickly. Both the food and the service were very good. I'll be back! read more

Came to Lundy's for the first time today and oh am I glad I discovered this gem! Had the Irish Breakfast and it was delicious! My friends had the huevos rancheros and the regular egg plate. All were full and happy! We sat at the counter since there was a wait for the tables. It is very small and reminds me of places I ate in college. It's old school for sure. Not fancy but good and huge portions. Will be back and work my way through the breakfast menu for sure!! read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Irish Breakfast. - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Horrible breakfast. Food is gross and left me with a bad impression of the whole downtown San Rafael area. Sausage and meats were undercooked, gravy on the biscuits was gross. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

Phenomenal. A diner experience my fellow West Coast transplants will recognize from their childhood back East. Greasy spoon with fast and friendly service. It's a favorite past time to take my kids and sit at the counter. They get a kick out of being so close to the cooking action. They love the pancakes, and I get the Chorizo Scramble nearly every time. read more

Home Cooking is definitely a good name for this diner. I got the Hot Cakes and they were the best I've had in a LONG TIME. Eggs were typical. Bacon was decent/good. You can't go wrong if diner food is what you are looking for. Great Service. Good Food. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Hot cakes bacon and eggs - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

Old diner style atmosphere with great food and excellent service. The chicken fried steak is a healthy size that will fill you up. Irish breakfast is also a must have. read more

This place has great nostalgic atmosphere. The staff are very efficient and friendly. My fellow diner had an omelette and his meal looked great. I opted for pork chops and was served spoiled meat. I was lucky not to have gotten sick. Will I go back and try it again? I would but I would stick to breakfast classics like eggs. Every other component on my plate aside from that meat was good. read more

First time tryin this spot, definitely a gritty place. I got the corned beef hash combo. Tasted decent for what it is but there's small issue. Had my daughter with me who is allergic to fish. They cook almost everything on the griddle including that. They just happened to be cooking a piece of salmon using the same surface area and spatulas to turn the hot cakes which is what she ordered. I hate to bash a small biz but that's a huge issue if you're allergic to anything definitely don't come here. My corned beef had a fishy taste too it also. All in all if you're worried about cross contamination don't come here. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Corned beef hash combo - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

First all I don't do reviews and I feel bad hurting a business reputation by writing one, but this was horrible. So I got a steak and eggs which I assumed portions would be great, but nope. I got a 4oz steak with helllla fat on it. Paid full price $25 plus tip $5 and will never return lol...........I went to Crepvine to eat an additional meal bc this place didn't even do the job. Trash spot, go to ihop read more

I found myself in San Rafael one morning with time for breakfast and Lundy's came up on Yelp with good reviews and an expansive menu with creative twists on classic breakfast favorites. Breakfast is my favorite, always has been especially when I can find a good diner, Lundy's completely exceeded expectations. Sitting down at the counter I was politely greeted and offered a giant cup of coffee immediately. Breakfast was ready almost as fast and was delicious. It was early when I initially arrived and there was a small group of what I'd guess to be locals enjoying their breakfast. As time went by tourists, students and working professionals started to file into the cozy space and the aroma of the various breakfast's cooking wafted through the air. The waiter took the growing crowd in stride with continued politeness and an efficiency of a true professional leaving the restaurant with all happy and full customers myself included. I'm looking forward to coming back in the future when next in San Rafael. read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Good & big cup of coffee - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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The best corned beef hash I've ever had! I ordered the corned beef hash combo that included English muffins topped with ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Absolutely amazing! Good flavorful coffee as well. Fast, friendly service. My coffee cup never saw empty before getting a refill. They took the dirty plates right away, very efficient. The establishment has limited seating, only three tables for a group of 3 or more. The rest is bar seating or small two person tables. Plan accordingly. Convenient Street parking or a parking garage around the corner. read more

It's not big, and it's not fancy, but it's is a great spot for breakfast. The portions are huge. I have a pretty good appetite and I didn't leave a member of the clean plate club. The staff is very friendly, and they seem to have a lot of regulars. I'm looking forward to a return visit. read more

Best greasy spoon in Northern California. Fantastic service and delicious eats. Come hungry as they feed you plenty.

The portions are large and hearty, the staff is good, there is little space, but it is ideal for breakfast.

I ordered a short stack of pancakes. Cross contamination with seafood. Salmon touched everything. Didn't even wash the tongs or any of the utensils while cooking other items. Touching raw eggs and not cleaning your hands after. Everything tasted fishy because of the cross contamination with the salmon. You could practically see it all in front of you. I hoping one of the chefs would not use the tongs to also touch the salmon. But he ended up using them. There were pans he could use at the top of the stove on the shelf to use to cook the salmon. Awful experience since I'm allergic to salmon. read more

Best place for a good breakfast or lunch. Irish Breakfast is good Cheeseburger is the best! It's a lot of food, so be prepared read more

It's open early. Oh my God doesn't matter. The food is terribleIt's a super friendly, casual shit hole dinner atmosphere. It's perfect in its own right, just not for me right now but maybe next time. Oh, Denny's has stepped up and game recently, but nothing beats supporting a local mom and Pop & being in the trenches with the local dinner vibe I just got a hot chocolate read more

Small little hidden gem in San Rafael. Great portions, great flavors, great coffee, you can't go wrong. The Corned Beef Hash Combo is my favorite meal! Super tasty thick corned beef, mixed with red and green onions, country potatoes on the side. I seriously love their basic coffee, I can't stop asking for refills lol. Just saw the burgers go by to another table, looked amazing! Like I said you can't go wrong here! read more

Lundy's Home Cooking - Corned Beef Hash Combo & and biscuits with country gravy. - Diners Near Me - San Rafael, California

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