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    Sam's Cafe

    4.1 (237 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, American
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    BLT
    Jocelyn E.

    A hometown staple for me honestly. Can't beat coming in here for breakfast and my most usual a BLT. Love supporting local family owned business. It's very family friendly everyone's welcome.

    Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, with Hashbrowns and a  Waffle

    The food here was good, and so was the service. I felt that this was an average experience. I would say the prices were decent for the amount of food you get.

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    Kyle B.

    I thought this "Sam's Cafe" was similar to the one in Ceres CA which is a staple of my hometown but unfortunately it was not. Portion sizes were very small but the food was decent. The Asian American boasted restaurant feels extremely plain and the service feels "forced" versus "welcoming"

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    Lydia T.

    Good for a quick breakfast. Servers were nice. Service: 9/10 Food: 5/10 Their corned beef was very salty, i would not order it again. My husband said their iced tea didnt taste good too.

    Tanya T.

    Love the nostalgic feel and friendly, efficient service. I also love the rice option. The food was decent with veggies and I added my own seasoning and salt. I did not however enjoy the biscuits and gravy. I did not enjoy the serving plate used to serve my salad nor was I too fond of the price. I wont be coming back anytime soon but so happy to see the community flock to it in droves to support and enjoy.

    David L.

    Sam's Cafe has been a fixture at the North end of the Miracle Mile (Pacific Ave) for as long as I remember. If we are in town, we make it our Sunday morning go to for an early breakfast. There are a lot of regulars who come weekly as well. The decor is pretty simple, there are three booths, counter seating and six to seven tables down the side. The owners/staff are friendly and will stop to talk, if they are not running their backsides off serving folks. The food is your simple breakfast fare (I've not been here for lunch), I usually order a omelette and my wife gets the veggie scramble. Comes with potatoes, hashed browns or country style and toast. Coffee, water, iced tea, hot tea and orange juice are some of the standard drinks offered. One day I have to take a picture. Meals for two run in the $35-$45 including tip. Can be a little noisy when full.

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    Jonnita W.

    This was a great choice to have breakfast this morning. We were able to sit outside and have the scenery amongst us. All of the ladies working here were great! Our food was tasty and cooked to our requests. You can tell the food is good here based on the customers that showed up. Some seem to be regulars Located in the east of Stockton on Miracle Mile

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    VJ M.

    This cafe has outdoor seating. Family owned and operated by the owner. As soon as you walk in they seat you right away. The food comes out right away. This is the best place to get a waffle it's delicious.

    Pam K.

    What a friendly, little cafe. The owners are so sweet and old but full of energy. I ordered a simple plate of corned beef hash with rice and eggs over easy and that came with biscuits and gravy. This place is super mom n pop, I loved it. It's pretty small inside so it probably gets very busy. They even had a sign up saying to come in twos when it's busy.

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    2 months ago

    Sam's Cafe is warm and welcoming. I like the waffles and the pancakes too. Give them a try.

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    1 year ago

    Great service very friendly family that owns this place. Food was amazing.! The place was tiny, but perfect! Definitely recommend this place

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    9 months ago

    Food is delicious and service is awesome. Ambiance is homey and Sam takes every opportunity to come greet and talk his patrons.

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    great place. cozy little establishment and May is the sweetest and loves to interact with the customers. Recommend and will return again.

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    Friendly, great customer service and good food. You can tell they have regular customers. We will definitely be back.

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    Today was our 3rd time dining here. We brought our 21 year old daughter who loves steaks. She…read moredefinitely enjoyed her Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. Our host Danny was hilarious and gave a superb service. This place is really a hidden gem of Stockton. PS: Their clam chowder is the best!

    Father's Day dinner with my family and friends at StoneBrier. We ordered off their special menu and…read morecovered a lot of ground between five people. Some plates were worth it, others weren't, and at the prices they're charging the gaps were hard to ignore. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal. The deviled eggs were a hit at the table and went fast. The jalapeño on each one was a nice touch, though the heat varied depending on which egg you grabbed since it was just a thin slice. The salmon cakes were solid, nothing to complain about. My mom's ceviche tostada was loaded, the avocado was generous and fresh, but the ceviche itself lacked the acidity you expect from the dish and had very little shrimp in it. She said it felt more like a lunch item than a dinner offering, though two of them were filling. My mom's friend had the steak frites, which was the standout plate of the night: a lean cut with a rich mushroom béchamel, well cooked, and the frites were fried rather than what you might expect, but the flavor delivered. My dad's spinach salad was underwhelming, overdressed with a balsamic that was too sharp and overpowered everything else. My ribeye was the disappointment. At $65 I expected better. It was thin, closer to pounded than what you'd expect from the cut, came out medium instead of medium rare, and didn't feel substantial for the price. The baked potato was a basic side, sour cream and onion, nothing more. The broccolini arrived at room temperature, borderline cold, which was unexpected. The au jus on the side didn't add much for me. Service was attentive but veered into overdone territory, the kind of performative politeness that signals they want a good tip more than they're genuinely being warm. It was noticeable. Also worth knowing: if you're seated near the windows, the afternoon sun can be blinding depending on when you go. The atmosphere is genuinely nice and this place works better as a brunch spot than a special occasion dinner destination. I've had better meals here before, which is why I know they can do better. One practical note: if you're parking in the disabled spots near the leasing center next door, the sidewalk doesn't connect to the restaurant entrance. You'll need to go through the parking lot to get there.

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    The Omelet House

    4.3
    (707 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Whenever I'm in town visiting my friend, this is the place where we love to grab brunch. The staff…read moreis always super friendly and the food comes out fresh / hot and in large portions. They have plenty of seating for small to large parties and even have seats up at the bar. It's got a small town cafe feel to it and I love it. I usually get the BLT sandwich with a side of fruit an an iced tea. Their BLT has to be my favorite because they load it up with bacon! I can't stand when you get a BLT and it lacks bacon, that surely is not the case here. My best friend loves to get their over medium eggs; the yolks are flawless, hash brown with cheese and toast. My other friend is a huge fan of their banana nut bread, it's a delectable breakfast item that feels more like a dessert and is dangerously addictive. I can't say enough positive things about this establishment, I will for sure be back again and again when in the area. There are plenty of other options. Please give them a visit and let them know what you think!

    Party of 5. We came in hungry and left disappointed. My…read morewife had steak and eggs, she ordered her steak medium and her food was Luke warm at best. They did redo her order and it was right that time. I ordered an omelette Greek style. It was good. The potato's were excellent. The others in our party liked theirs. The service. Our server was almost missing in action. One of the other servers actually helped us more than our server. The restaurant was very busy when we got there so I understand the server being busy as well. However it takes 2 minutes to check on your table.

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    4.9
    (134 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    1st time stopping in and OMG!!!! The service was great!…read moreWhen you walk in the door the smell of the Tri tip makes your mouth water! I had 'The Real Deal' ( Tri tip, grilled onions and cheese of choice), the garlic fries with Parmesan cheese and two desserts lol! The 'Brown Sugar Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake' and the 'Key Lime pie'! Once a month, they have pastrami sandwiches! Everything was delicious, will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    This place has hands down the BEST tri tip sandwich I've ever tried. Truly a hole in the wall and…read morethey know how to throw down some sandwiches. I'm glad I checked out this place because the name and picture threw me off but they did not disappoint. Came in around 1:30pm on a Monday, we were the last ones to get to order a sandwich cause then they're sold out! Highly recommend you give this place a try if you're in the area. - Santa Maria: mushrooms and onions with tri tip This sandwich is so juicy, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS! - Ike's classic: tri tip with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. They forgot the "Fork It" sauce so it was a little bland and dry. I'll have to come back to try this again to give my final verdict. - French fries: nothing outstanding but for $4 you can't go wrong if you need some fries with your sandwich. I want to come back to try the jalapeno poppers and their banana cream pie. Which I heard that they're sold out immediately and this place gets crazy busy when they post on instagram that the banana pies are in stock.

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