Came here with my Sorors. They wanted to brunch and I wanted Mimosas. This place has both. We parked on the street. The wait was about 10 to 15 mins long. We sat in a both. One ordered patty melt and fries and the other ordered avocado, chicken sausage and potatoes. I had French fries. Food came out quick and hot. They both enoyed their meals. I got both a strawberry mimosa and a peach one. So did my fellow Sorors. We even asked for less juice and they accommodated us. I world most certainly come back to this spot. You can tell that it is well liked by many patrons. read more

This is still one of my favorite spots in SL. They have yummy waffles and other delicious breakfast items. We have brought family and friends here and everyone has enjoyed it. The service is good and the ambiance is pretty relaxing and quiet. It ma be nostalgia for me, but I feel like this place is great because it's still good even years later. read more

The food is good and the portions are decent. The ambiance and look of the place is cozy and inviting. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because they only sell drip coffee; no lattes, cappuccino, etc. read more

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Moving up here from Manteca February 2024, I've always wanted to try this place and I finally did!! My boyfriend took me here for breakfast and as you can see from the pictures, the food was delicious!! I love the atmosphere inside. Employees friendly and always smiling and asking if everything is alright. Portions were huge!! We will definitely come back!! I rate it a 5 read more

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We visited on a Saturday and found parking right away along the street. It was busy/lively when we visited and got seated right away. We got our drinks (water and coffee) as soon as we were seated. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Krabby Cake Benedict which was really good and full of flavor; definitely recommend! My fiancé ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and he said it was good! read more

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This place has great customer service, the food is consistently good, and they offer a nice selection on the menu. There isn't one specific dish I go there for, but everything I've tried has been solid. It has a cozy, home-style restaurant feel that makes it comfortable to come back to. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try at least once. read more

1st time back in while, came in with my daughter for breakfast on a Saturday mid morning place was packed as always, but we got a table right away. Our waitress came over pretty fast with ice water and gave us a few minutes to look over the menu. I got the corn beef hash with over easy eggs and hash-brown. The corn beef hash was good, egg were prefect and hash-brown was crispy on both sides. My daughter got a waffle with strawberries and bananas with a side of avocado. She loved it!!! read more

Pelton Cafe - Cornbeef Hash Eggs & Waffles with Strawberries and Bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Excellent service. Waitress prompt and attentive. Another team member clears out dishes promptly and a different gentleman walks around with a layered service checking to see if anything is needed. I came with a party of five and every dish is amazing. Chiquita w. Egg. Breakfast croissant. Mediterranean omelette. All amazing. Ambiance is very eclectic lots of history in here of SAN LEANDRO with antique artifacts all over the walls and shelves. Busy and with that a little bit more noise than expected, but still OK. I've come here over many years and my satisfaction level is always the same. They are always full with a line but worth the wait!!! we had seven people ahead of us, but the weight was like 20 minutes, so not too bad. Due to the excellent service, they know how to turn tables quick read more

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Food was very tasty we came in a group of 5 10/10 service was mid waitress were attentive an quick. Overall we enjoyed this cafe as a first timer we will definitely be returning. Thank you :) read more

Pelton Cafe - Chicken Pineapple Sausage (2) potatoes & sunny side up eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Pelton Cafe is a local breakfast spot in San Leandro. The service was ok. The food was good. The vibe was nice. Clean and good food. read more

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I've lived in the area for some time now and so sad I only recently stopped in. Staff was very welcoming and attentive- we were seating right away and the coffee refills were flowing. Always appreciate that. I loved their huveos a la mexicana. It was flavorful, and spicy, but not overly spicy. And the person I came with, really enjoyed their hash. Will definitely come back. read more

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We really love this place and have made it our regular brunch spot on the weekend. Everything is reliably good diner food and the prices are reasonable for the portions you get. If you get pancakes get the sweet cream ones, they're the best. The only complaint I have is that I like my bacon and hashbrowns extra crispy (like extra extra) and even when I ask they don't always come out as crispy as I'd like them, but that's okay. The service is quick and the coffee refills are endless. read more

I came here for a team lunch and just loved my experience. I couldn't stop looking at the decor, the old photos and camera just captivated my attention. I ordered the BLT and it was delicious, great temperature and texture. My only feedback is they couldn't cooked the bacon a bit longer. The fries were crispy and flavorful. The service was excellent. I just had a great time and will return. read more

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what a nice little café to stop by on our road trip. Very welcoming atmosphere a lot of seating and we got our food. Pretty fast in the service was good. The café is decorated with a lot of antiques which helped with passing time waiting for the food to get there. A lot of history in this café. read more

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I've been craving this place since the last time I posted on Yelp when I went here so I wanted to go there & this time try the French toast. We went today also because I thought they weren't going to be open tomorrow for Labor Day and after speaking to the owner we could have came here tomorrow for my mom's birthday but it's okay. We did have to go on a waitlist when we came but we didn't even wait that long it was like maybe less then 3 minutes til they sat us down. It didn't take long for our food since I already knew what to get. Food was delicious like always & the servers were very sweet. My mom & I enjoyed the food & love coming here & talking to the owner who's very sweet & caring read more

Pelton Cafe - Waffle Combo w/ an extra waffle & then a side of French Toast (2) & country potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Sometimes, I don't get enough sleep. And it shows. We had to drop off a vehicle at the local Honda dealership for warranty work. Then we headed for breakfast. Our first choice had no nearby parking, so we headed for our second choice. Pelton Cafe is staffed by friendly people. The food is good and service is usually pretty quick. We ordered and got coffee as soon as we sat down. The menu has standard breakfast items plus some Mexican flavors. My usual go-to is either Chicken Fried Steak or Huevos Rancheros. Today, for whatever reason, I also felt like a Waffle Combination with Eggs and Bacon. It took a minute for the server to come take our order and when it was my turn, I completely spazzed. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy. That comes with Two Eggs, which I got Over Easy and then a choice of Hash Browns or Grits. For bread, I asked for a Biscuit with more Gravy. That's already a decent sized breakfast but my mouth kept running and I also ordered some Bacon that I most definitely did not need. She got Breakfast #3 which had Two Pancakes, Three Eggs Over Easy and Four Link Sausages, Small Glass of Juice and included Coffee. Not to worry. We are eating professionals. We enjoyed our meals. There were no leftovers or any food wasted. read more

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Just driving around aimlessly and happened upon this spot. As a out the blue pick, I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to my liking, and seasoned well. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. The portions were fair. Definitely made my list of return spots. read more

Pelton Cafe - Steak & eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Cutest little cafe EVER!! Was immediately greeted by a food server that was genuinely very nice. Told to site where ever I wanted. Took a small booth near the window. Coffee came fairly soon after. I was jonesing for biscuits and gravy and this place did not disappoint!! Two HUGE cheddar biscuits split in half with lots of gravy. Thought I would be a good girl and order a side of fruit. Didn't see it in the menu but noticed that another meal got it so it might not be that big of a deal. It was a HUGE side of fruit!! Service was super friendly and efficient. The interior of the cafe is so cute. Loved the grouping of the plastic horses on on a shelf! read more

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Hate to be crass in starting my comments with prices, but their prices have gone thru the roof since I used to live nearbye and used to eat there frequently until I moved 2 years ago. Way more than the 20% inflation during this period. It is one thing to pass along all the inflation to the customer rather than sharing the pain by absorbing some of it, but to gouge customers by exceeding the rate is absolutely revolting.Three of us paid about 70 dollars for breakfast. Routine coffee, donut store quality, was over 4 dollars a cup. Two of us had to send our food back for reheating, having been served cold. My bacon was rubbery, the pancakes were bland, the eggs tasteless; my wife's potatoes also tasteless in my opinion, although she says she could taste bad oil. Guess I have seen too many episodes of Restaurant impossible but the food cost (I know it's just a cliche) is supposed to be 1/3 of menue cost, not 1/5. The service was excellent, I will give them that. Recommend not patronizing. read more

Love everything we ordered most especially the steak ranchero! First time at this place and I enjoyed my experience. Service was fast; place is cute (especially if you like antiques) and server was really nice. read more

Pelton cafe is one of those places that makes a city. San Leandro wouldn't be San Leandro without this latinx owned restaurant. For as long as I can remember this restaurant has been around. I used to come here with friends after school when I was in high school and I have fond memories of this place. I went here again for the first time in two years last sunday and I'm so happy to see that business is still booming and their food is still as delicious as ever. Their 1/3 burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had. It's juicy, well seasoned, and packed with veggies to balance the thick meat patty. The fries that accompany the burger were fried to a crispy perfection! I love the way Pelton cafe makes their fries, it's delicious! I decided to order a side of corn beef hash as well and alone it was nothing special but then I put it in the burger and it was like I had an epiphany! Combining the corn beef hash and the burger was a genius idea, I would recommend it if you like corn beef hash. Although it was packed our waitress would come by and check how we were doing and to refill our waters. We didn't feel neglected by the staff at all. I'm pretty sure I'll be coming here more often now that I'm back in the East Bay. read more

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I've been coming here since I was little and it's never really change, I like it because it's very dependable and it's good but not the best. I still come for the nostalgia and the great customer service, always fast and friendly. Skillet 9/10 Pancakes 8/10 Sausages 7/10 Orange juice 8/10 Coffee 7/10 Overall I'll give this spot a 4 because it has consistently been the same and always friend/quick service. read more

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I was running some errands in the area and decided to stop in for breakfast. It was a Sunday around 8:30 AM. The place wasn't too busy and we were able to sit right away. My partner ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I ordered the 2+2+2+2 it's 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, and 2 bacon strips, we also added a side of potatoes. The food is pretty standard for a diner, which usually hits the spot early in the morning. The eggs Benedict were pretty standard. I was disappointed with my meal. It came out cold. Im sure if I would have said something, the staff would have taken care of it because they were friendly and checked on us regularly. Overall, this wouldn't be my first choice, but if I was hungry and in the area, I might stop in again. read more

Pelton Cafe - Eggs Benedict Side of potatoes 2+2+2+2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

We came here on a weekend morning around 8 am, and the place was pretty busy, with many tables filled, close to all tables filled actually. The ambiance is nice with a western style decor and newspaper clippings from the early 1900s. Since there are a lot of things inside the restaurant, I think things get dusty so if you have allergies like my partner and I do, you might sneeze some here. My partner ordered a breakfast plate with French toast, eggs, and bacon. I ordered the huevos a la Mexicana, which had eggs scrambled with veggies, corn tortillas, avocado, and refried beans. Our food came out lightening fast but it was just okay and I wouldn't recommend my plate, which I found bland and not very good. The eggs were spongy and the refried beans were bland. My partner's French toast was standard, but nothing special. He also said his bacon and eggs were on the greasier side. The side of potatoes was really not good - too greasy and flavorless. The service here though was excellent, just too bad the food didn't match it. Not sure we would come back anytime soon. read more

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Always a great place for breakfast and the standard has remained consistent over years and decades! Been ages since we came. But thanksgiving calls for it, so we got here around 10am. Managed to grab a table in the corner which was perfect. I got the special Julisa's French toast with a side of hash browns. French toast was very good, but the hash browns could've been a little more cooked. It was just a little soft and soggy in the middle. But still ok. I only wish they had more veg options, especially things like Beyond sausages and such. That would make it perfect. read more

Pelton Cafe - Julisa's French toast with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Stopped by for the first time to do some work and eat. I ordered food and champagne, and everything tasted great. However, the service made me feel rushed. Before I even finished my food and drink, the check was dropped off and I was asked if I wanted a box. I decided to order another drink anyway, but before I could finish that, the check was brought again. At that point, I just paid and didn't bother ordering anything else. I likely would've stayed longer and ordered more, but I felt pushed out. Not ok. read more

This place has been consistently good for quite a number of years. Basic morning and lunch diner grub. But they do it well! On the weekends there is always a line but it doesn't take that long. We come here periodically and will be back! My only complaint is the use of three different menus. There is one that was left on the table one that the server collected and one you had to download on your phone. Pretty confusing, well not really. But I really wish restaurants would stay away from the online menu feature. I want to hold a menu. I don't want to scroll through my phone, It's too confusing... Also my wife wanted turkey bacon with her meal instead of the included pork bacon. It was an extra $2 charge. Which oddly if you ordered on the menu a la carte it would have been $2 cheaper than the pork bacon. read more

Pelton Cafe - San Francisco omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

Staff nice, love the decor and the food was delicious. Especially the pancakes. Sausage gravy was beyond what I expected. Its a must visit

One of my favorite local breakfast places in my neighborhood. They have great mimosas and tasty pancakes. The service is great and often times there is a line to get in. Enjoy! read more

Love this place! New to the area and even then I would go and have breakfast here! We came Mothers Day and it was packed! But we were seated with in five minutes and we even had a wheelchair with us. They promptly accommodated us. I had the party melt on sourdough with grits on the side, we also had pancakes and eggs bacon oatmeal and fruit corn beef and hash and all the breakfast yummys. The staff and servers are very courteous and attentive they keep the coffee refilled! As for ambiance it's wooden cabin feel it is clean and ADA friendly! read more

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Yummy. We always get a spot when we arrive. They serve fast and are nice. We visit every other month

I Use To Come To This Cafe Often, Prior To Me Going Plant Base / Vegan. I Stopped By Today For A Quick Bite. They Do Not Have Vegan Options But Will Remove Anything You Want So That It Is Vegan. Today, On A Cold Thursday, I Ordered A Hot Bowl Of Oatmeal Topped With Fresh Strawberries. They Give You Brown Sugar, Raisins & Some Milk If You Want To Mix It In. The Oatmeal Is Made With Water! Really Good! I Also Got A Side Of Their Hash browns. It's Was Really Good. This Place Is Mainly Open For Breakfast & Closes At 3pm But Do Sell Many Other Non Breakfast Foods. Their Customer Service Is Great! Your Usually Greeted With A Smile & Staff Is Usually Very Attentive. Nice Little Place To Visit, They Have Been In Business For Many Years! read more

Pelton Cafe - Hot Bowl Of Oatmeal! Topped With Strawberries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Leandro, California

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The food are always good and the quantity is perfect! The server are very friendly and attentive. The place is very home like and very cozy place. read more

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dined here the last time I was in town, didn't remember if it was good or not.. But, not so good this time.. server got my order wrong for me and my daughter, didn't complain or say anything.. and I have never seen American cheese on eggs that does not melt!!! no idea what cheap cheese they are using.. Naa, I won't go back read more

Cute and conveniently placed next to shopping. Super friendly with a variety of different options for every taste. I ordered the waffle and bacon, my husband ordered the all meat omelette with country potatoes & toast. Other plates of delicious breakfast. We highly recommend this restaurant for excellent service and quality food. John was super helpful and took our picture for us. Everyone deserves 5 stars from this establishment. Prices are decent you will definitely get your money's worth. read more

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Amazing service and delicious food! Highly recommend this place! we were looking for somewhere to go that was relatively close to Oakland airport and we're so glad that we found this little restaurant! read more

Decent breakfast spot in downtown San Leandro! Food was hot and delicious. I must say they definitely improved. My French toast was so fluffy! Can't go wrong w the bacon and scrambled eggs. The chilequiles with over easy runny egg was good. Not too soggy and the chips were crispy. Make sure you pay the metered parking... was there for about an hour and I totally forgot and got a $47 ticket smh. read more

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Quick service, friendly staff. The unfortunate part was the food and cost. :( The gravy in the biscuits & gravy tasted just... kind of weird? Like under seasoned or even a little sweet which was strange, and it barely had any sausage bits in it which was disappointing. The bacon did taste good but $6 for four slices is kind of insane. They also need to update their website pricing because the only reason I tried this place out was for the $10 biscuits & gravy + $2 for 2 eggs, listed on the website. I paid $14 for that instead of $12 - sure, $2 seems negligible, but the prices should be updated regardless so people know what they'll be paying if they check ahead. Hopefully their other dishes are better but the biscuits and gravy and expensive bacon is a no for me next time. read more

Ordered two oatmeal bowls and only got one container of cinnamon.. if this is a regular thing then I would definitely not recommend.

We were looking for breakfast and came across this diner in the area. I'm a bit of a diner snob (diners in the South just can't be beat), so this is what I thought: Hashbrowns: At first I was excited that they seemed extra crispy, but they were actually a bit overdone and dry, which I rarely have found in a hashbrown. I guess I prefer them dry to soggy though. Grits: These were average; they're made with water so not creamy kind, which I expected. Honestly, it was nothing to write home about, but still my favorite item of the day when paired with ham. Coffee: This is just plain diner coffee; you know, that sub par, slightly watered down thing that perks your soul after the fourth cup? Ham: This was also nothing to write home about, but they gave a pretty big portion, which I appreciated. Chicken fried steak: This was my least favorite as it was too oily and the texture of meat was mushy to me. Really reminded me of a warm soggy sock. Beef hash: This was a close least favorite as it was also too mushy and looked remarkably like cat vomit; we sent it back to have them cook it more, but still wasn't very crispy and I couldn't bring myself to eat it. I didn't try french toast but it was quite small for the price you pay. My family thought they were okay. Overall, it's not somewhere I'd come again, but I have some edible options in case I have to. Come if it's convenient, but don't expect much. read more