If you are looking for bad service , do not come here. Today, I was introduced to this gem of a community diner by a friend. Right away, Mama Goose (the waitress confessed this as her nickname) greeted me with a no nonsense and friendly attitude. This is a person you would hope to greet you, and at the same time you would never want to cross. The interior was very throwback to a time when this diner likely first experienced its hay-day several decades ago. Everything was clean, and the bathroom was so big, it was the size of my first apartment in San Francisco. Water refills were fast, and I ordered an omelette with no meat. It was very tasty, but the potatoes really stole the show with its perfectly crisp and seasoned portions. The prices are very fair/affordable. I felt welcomed here, just like I was visiting a friend in their home. It is clear that regular patrons keep coming back, and all are remembered by the staff. I highly recommend this experience! read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Beautifully garnished omelette with potatoes that are worth not passing up - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is one of those restaurants that I have probably driven by hundreds of times in the 20+ years I've lived in Sacramento. It's the last day of my PTO, my car is getting fixed down the street, and figured I'd give it a chance I know it's been here forever, and it showed.... literally everyone who came in after me was addressed by either their first name or as "Mr. Smith." So...a lot of regulars. I pigged out...ordered the chili cheese omelette with a pancake on the side. The omelette was good...not the best I've had, but would not mind returning for it. The breakfast potatoes were near perfect....hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the middle. Just cut down on the seasoning, as the delicious potatoes were a tad salty. The pancake had a nice flavor too them, so kudos on the restaurant's batter. I'm not typically in this area, especially in the morning, but on those rare instances I may be, I'd definitely return read more

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One of the best breakfast/lunch spots in all of Sacramento! Service was amazing, I love that it's a family owned restaurant which makes it a so much better experience. Everyone from the servers to the hosts were amazing right off the bat. The interior is awesome and very nostalgic! So many booths and even the bar seating is amazing. The food was delicious, I ordered the three Oreo cakes with a Philly steak with fries. The three oreo cakes were tasty and the best part was that they are even Oreo filled! The Philly cheese steak were juicy filled with veggies and the roll was crunchy! Highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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We came back today and had the most delicious Monte Cristo sandwich with fresh fruit and Loco Moco. We were warmly greeted. The service was great. Our water glasses were always full. It's a very clean and inviting atmosphere. The food is " pure tasting". The ingredients simple and cohesive. read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Loco Moco - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Happy to update that Sammy's is still great, and the community has acknowledged it! In addition to the three "Best of Sacramento" awards on the wall from the SacBee, we were there when the owner, Naz, got her 2025 Yelp award. Not pretentious or fancy, just real good food and good people. A true neighborhood gem. read more

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Hands down, one of the best restaurants we have ever been to! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was incredible. The upbeat music kept the atmosphere fun, positive, and energetic, and you could truly feel the love that goes into this place. The owner was absolutely amazing, so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely engaged with every customer. You don't see that kind of personal connection everywhere, and it made the experience even more special. And the FOOD! The Oreo pancakes, banana French toast, and stuffed hash browns were absolutely incredible. These are not your typical breakfast options, they are unique, delicious, and definitely worth trying! This place is truly a hidden gem that everyone needs to experience. The owner's story is captivating, and hearing it made us appreciate the restaurant and the heart behind it even more. We cannot wait to go back! If you haven't been here yet, GO. This place is a MUST! read more

My family and I stopped into Sammy's for the breakfast on Saturday for the first time. It's close to our house and it's across the street from another Del Paso Heights staple - Lil Joe's. We ordered the Kids French Toast, Prime Rib Skillet and the Low Calorie Plate. Everything was really good and seasoned well - I especially liked the fruit salad that came with the Low Calorie Plate - it wasn't the boring fruit like you'd expect. The Prime Rib Skillet was a huge portion and the Low Calorie Plate was a great mix of flavors without making me feel too full. While we did enjoy our food and service was great as well - very family oriented - we saw at least 3 generations working, the place needed a deep clean. I would have given 5 stars, but there were a few things I noticed that threw me off. Is that going to stop me from coming back? No, because the food speaks for itself and it's down the street from our house. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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As others have said, great diner in Sac that opens early and serves really tasty breakfasts. We stopped by right when it opened on the weekend and grabbed a booth and quickly got some hot diner coffee and tall cups of ice water. Service was super friendly and relaxed. We dove into the 2 egg breakfast, which featured perfectly cooked over easy eggs, crispy hash browns (that were a little greasy but fine for me as they were nicely seasoned), crispy bacon and crunchy sourdough toast. Hot sauce and ketchup were on the tables as condiments, along with packets of smuckers jam. Also tried the Cal slam with 2 eggs over easy, thick cut ham, hash browns and 2 large fluffy pancakes topped with butter. Another solid breakfast for sure. Our coffee cups stayed full throughout breakfast and service was appropriately attentive as well. Overall, an excellent experience and look forward to coming back again soon! read more

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This is the best spot in Sacramento. The service is amazing. They know you my name they know what you want. The atmosphere is great. The food is awesome and the service I can't stand about the service like I said they know you my name you feel like you're at home when you come here. read more

Sammy's Restaurant - We got stuffed hasbrowns to the left and double chicken burger with sweet potato fries to the right. - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fantastic find alert for breakfast or brunch in NorCal: Sammy's Diner in Sacramento, CA! Was craving an early breakfast before my trade show in downtown today and stumbled upon this great breakfast diner spot, originally opened in 1944, a bit northeast of Old Sac. Nostalgic vibes but still, in the most positive way of reading this comment: not showing its age at all . Ample free parking available, too. Things were a bit quiet in the diner when I visited, probably because I arrived around 6am and Sacramento weather was rainy at the time, but this spot is capable of hosting a lively and sizable crowd of patrons with plenty of comfortable seats available. Took the opportunity of today's lighter pace to compliment the owner, Naz, on the cheerful decor sprinkled throughout the diner. NICEST AND SWEETEST OWNER EVER! She shared about how she and her mom took over the restaurant after the Covid-collapse and her story was quite impressive and inspiring. After struggling with all sorts of external issues in the surrounding area that significantly impacted the cosmetic appearance of the diner, she shared that it was very much a "fixer-upper" when she took it on at the time. She won over support from city leadership, after many attempts at it, to boost efforts to keep the surrounding area clean and trouble-free. She obviously takes great pride in how she has revived this long-standing restaurant! Naz has a high level of passion for providing a top-notch dining experience and that upbeat attitude shows up throughout the place. Attention to the small details is prevalent here. Copious floral arrangements, seasonally decorated for Halloween when I visited in October 2025, and very clean throughout. She even gave me a short tour of her expanded dining room to showcase her many civic recognitions, the table where her local police deputies like to hang out, and the photos of regular patrons that hang upon the walls. Outstanding food and extra friendly service. Naz is a long-term Sacramento resident who beams with joy when talking about building up this diner and making it worthy of being called an iconic neighborhood establishment for people to enjoy. She said that she receives a lot of out-of-town visitors because of many hotels in the surrounding area but I would ABSOLUTELY recommend going out of the way to eat here when I'm in town. I had the veggie omelette, substituted fruit instead of potatoes, and substituted waffle instead of bread choice. Heartily recommend a meal here if you're anywhere near the area! read more

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Sammy's Restaurant has been slinging hash to hungry Sacramento diners since 1944. It has padded booths, breakfast bar seating, and an old rooftop sign that 40s-50s diner feel. The menu is full of classics like scrambled eggs, pancakes, BLTs, burgers, and pork chops. They serve breakfast lunch, and diner during the week, but close after lunch (2pm) on the weekends. It has a homey feel and the employees make you feel like a neighbor or friend rather than a customer. I had a cheeseburger and fries for $14.99 and it was very satisfying. The burger was hot, large and tasted great. The fries were crisp and they gave me a big portion. I was impressed and the size and quality of the meal for the price. I'm glad I had a chance to try this Sacramento classic. The new owners did a great job of breathing some new life into it. I hope it's around for another 81 years. read more

Great breakfast! Lovely old school spot with great service and delicious diner favorites. We went on a Saturday morning and it was pretty busy, but our food came rather quickly. I had chilaquiles which had just the perfect amount of heat. Recommend! read more

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If you want a great "greasy spoon" diner then Sammy's is the place for you! It's a traditional diner that has all the regular breakfast items, egg dishes, corned beef hash, omelettes, steak, pork chops, etc. I love that they even have a few "exotic" dishes like Loco Moco. The staff is super friendly and the portions are large and the price is right!!! The joint is casual, super clean, and has a cute little vibe! You should definitely check it out. read more

Fantastic people and fantastic Diner! I ordered Eggs over medium, w/ bacon, a waffle and coffee. Everything was fantastic, and the owner (Naz and her mother Moon) and staff are friendly and have a beautiful story of how this classic diner was resurrected to life during the tough times of C-19. I highly recommend coming to Sammy's Family Restaurant if you are in the Sacramento area!!! read more

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Very happy to have finally stopped in for breakfast. My meal was seasoned perfectly and well executed. It's good to see a family run business and I hope they continue to thrive in our neighborhood. Very friendly and welcoming, it almost felt like home. read more

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This was some of the best diner food we have had! From the moment we walked in we were met with kindness. You can tell that they take pride in what they create read more

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Sammy's is back! Better than ever. Same great retro vibe, but totally refreshed from top to bottom. Every surface has been scrubbed, reupholstered, or repainted. Amazing breakfast experience! read more

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Great food great environment had a good time at Sammy's the waitresses and chef made the experience very enjoyable food was real good and they had good music playing read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Yummy! This spot is great if you're looking for your neighborhood greasy spoon. Tasty, non-fancy breakfast food. Restaurant is clean and spacious, staff is friendly and attentive. We'll be back often - I need to try the loco moco! read more

I would say 3.5 stars. Staff was friendly just preoccupied with what I'm assuming are the local/ frequent customers. We ordered pretty quick but the wait for the food was kind of longer even though the restaurant was pretty empty. The food was good. One of the over easy eggs on the loco moco was more on the fired side and the waitress noticed it and brought a new over easy eggs. That was pretty nice. Nice size menu also. read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Loco moco with over easy eggs - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Sammy's restaurant on Del Paso Boulevard The service is great. They have really good food. I would recommend Sammy's to any of my friends and family. The owners are very friendly. They are great people. Sammy's will never disappoint you so stop by and try them out. read more

The Swiss and Spinach omelette is tasty, rich and I savored every bite. Nora, the owner is a small business owner and takes the time to provide fist class service. Checking in with how food is and refilling water. The ambiance is friendly, intimate, inviting and cozy. The atmosphere and dining experience is above the usual. read more

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The burgers are Amazing ! Let me tell you best in town. Real ground beef a definite go to for me. Back again and again for this one. Staff are friendly make you feel like family. The chef does his thing ,Thanks Jamal. read more

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Very very good food served hot and very delicious. I order the liver and onions and the pancakes are out of this world. Great service and chat! This place is clean and very inviting. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again! read more

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My dad goes here everyday almost for breakfast. I am pretty sure they are going to name one of their dishes the Don special. The service is great and the atmosphere is very comfortable . The business is family owned and the owner is the best ever. She strives to be the best at customer service and seems to know almost everyone by their first name. Has a good memory of what they like to eat and has a good cook to whip up anything on that menu real quick. If you want to eat in a friendly environment and want to feel like you are at home come to Sammy's. read more

Use to be our favorite spot. Something changed. Not sure if it's new cooks or what. Not a bad place but not like it used to be.

Very cute small diner. Very affordable and food was good as well. Staff was extremely sweet and attentive. Will definitely come back when I come back to Sacramento. read more

It was amazing! Food is delicious & service is always great!! Very honest and friendly.

Good size breakfast. Family owned. Mother is old school and fun. Daughter is there with a smile and hug. Great staff. Plenty of parking. read more

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Food was cooked to perfection. Very friendly atmosphere. The restaurant was very clean. read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Veggie skillet with over medium eggs - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great vibes, music is great and the ambiance is cozy. food was amazing. Crispy hashbrowns and fluffy eggs. I ordered the chicken fried steak and it was amazing!! Good flavor and good crunch the gravy is wonderful. Staff is friendly and did a great job making you feel at home. read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak with sourdough and apple juice - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wonderful diner food! It feels like old Sammy's we grew to love over the years. Portions are great and the food never disappoints! Tastes homemade with lots of love. The owners are very interactive with their guests and make you feel right at home. read more

SO glad that Sammy's came back and is going strong. This restaurant is a staple for my in-laws (and now me too). My husband grew up going here and couldn't wait to take me for the first time a little before they closed. The atmosphere is so welcoming with the owner and her daughter always chatting with regulars and checking in on everyone. Patty melt and an iced coffee is my go to. I've never had a bad experience here. read more

Do you miss the good O'le days? In a whirlwind of fast food and box-store style eateries finding a neighborhood dinner has become more difficult. With the failing of the economy and recovering from the COVID debacle, finding good honest dinners that make you feel at home are few and far between. I had frequented Sammy's before COVID (2010 to about 2020) however I noted that for a time it had closed. My sister and I along with her business partner at the time would spend hours there working on various projects. Driving through the neighborhood near El Camino and Del Paso I had to make a left and go down Del Paso. As I drove by I expected to see the "Closed" sign up in the window, yet to my surprise and delight, it looked as though it was open again. Going inside using the side street entrance it all looked the same, same O'le reliable Sammy's. It is the same Sammy's however there is a new face to the ownership. My sister and I sat down and reminisced about going here and sitting in the back, coming up with ideas for lesson plans and programs. I feverishly griped the menu looking for my usual 2 egg breakfast and there it was. I ordered that along with 2 pancakes. My sister, being as original as ever ordered the sirloin steak, medium rare and eggs over medium. In about 15 minutes here it comes. I usually do not order potatoes, hash browns or French fry's as I am not a fan of potatoes, but I thought I would give these a try. All I can say is that they are seasoned perfectly, sautéed with peppers and onions, they were perhaps the best potatoes I have ever had. My eggs were over medium and done to perfection, solid whites with a runny yoke. The pancakes were the perfect combination of light and fluffy with a little bit of crisp on the edges. I opted for the bacon and you will not be disappointed. The bacon is thick cut without a lot of fat. Super Good! Also, the coffee was great as well. Usually when you go to a dinner and order a steak, you expect it to be cooked from frozen. Some restaurants will Sous Vide (Water Cooking) the steak to thaw it out and then sear it for a minute on each side to get a crust. Not this one, it was a perfect medium rare with a color gradation of dark to a medium pink in the middle. Sirloin is a lien cut of meat without a lot of fat, hence it is difficult to keep it tender. This one you could cut with a butter knife and it was bursting with flavor. In conclusion, I have succeeded in my quest for a local family dinner that is independently owned and operated. I was skeptical at first because sometimes the changes are for the negative when switching ownership. Not here, as the food is fresh and masterfully prepared by a Chef with over 20 years of cooking experience. Keep these high standards and they will have no problem turning a profit. We will be there again later this week and the weeks following. I am glad they are back in business and the new owner could not be a nicer and more heartfelt individual. We look forward to returning! read more

Very good food with a family environment. Absolutely worth trying. Food is perfect portions and cooked perfect. read more

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It was so nice to be greeted by both staff and other patrons even though I went early in the morning. It smelled clean. The booths were super comfortable. Everything had a great homemade taste and presentation. That is exactly what I was looking for (I didn't want to cook or clean before work) this morning! I had the oatmeal. It comes with a side of milk, butter, raisins, and brown sugar. I had chicken fried steak with gravy, over medium eggs, hash browns, and wheat toast. Then for dessert, I had cottage cheese with fruit. It was nice to experience a family friendly community diner that offers home style yummy food with friendly staff and great service. I feel like the community atmosphere is better with this reopening. read more

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I saw this place on TikTok , I was expecting it too be out of this world but unfortunately that wasn't the case. It was definitely family oriented and it was nice seeing the staff know customers by name however the down fall for me was the wait time, how long it took for us to get our order in and the food unfortunately was not pleasant. read more

I've been dying to try this place . I'm not a Sacramento native so I can't compare it to the previous service and quality , BUT I can say this place is so clean, it's refreshing to see all the servers and staff in uniform. Naz, the owner / manager came with great experience, first met her at lil Joes seems like most the servers came with her. I ordered the waffle sandwich (BEC, sprinkled with powdered sugar and syrup) comes with a side of hash browns . Delicious. It's super spacious yet cozy . Will definitely be back. read more

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Welcoming, clean, good ambience. Family establishment. My first time here so just my initial impression read more

Sammy's Restaurant - Double with bacon and avocado - Salad Near Me - Sacramento, California

Sammy's is a local gem! The food is incredible, and the portions are enormous. My spinach omelet was perfect, and my hard-to- please step-dad said it was the best burger he's had. Much of the charm stems from a small town, family vibe. The owner knows many of her customers, and they are all excited to see her asking for her by name when they enter. The laughter is contagious as she chats with the neighborhood regulars, and her mom banters with her from behind the counter. Great food, good prices, a vast menu selection, and the ambiance of a feel-good movie. read more