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    Tommy's Cafe

    3.3 (374 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    California Omelette with egg whites and no tomato
    Shay E.

    Tommy's is the closest breakfast spot to our house so we probably hit it up once a month or so. The food is good and they are always super accommodating with special requests. Food is usually quick to come out. The building and decor are tired and dated. It definitely could use a facelift. The staff is always very nice and attentive. We were asked 5 times today if we wanted more coffee. If you are looking for a decent traditional American Breakfast, it's worth a try. Especially if you are someone who loves to support local, family owned, small businesses.

    Patty
    Mitzi H.

    Yummy and fast service! Nice big portions! We found on yelp that was close to where we were visiting.

    Meatlovers scramble and biscuits and gravy
    Raymond T.

    This place is great! Way better than the current rating. Theres a lot of open space and you can seat yourself upon entering. They were flexible with our order and the food came out in decent time (15-20 minutes). I expected powdered gravy given the location but it was nothing like! Bits of sausage loaded with flavor over flakey soft biscuits. The meatlovers scramble did not hesitate on the protein either. The ambiance and service could be improved on but if youre here for quick traditional American breakfast, then this place does not disappoint.

    Sheree Ann E.

    I don't come here too often anymore. The food still really good. I got the Country Fried Steak, did not disappoint. Coffee could be better though. Service is ok, nice lady.

    Jay S.

    We just want to go local place for breakfast. It is traditional breakfast menu. My sister in law got Mini breakfast two eggs, hash brown, and toast. She likes the coffee. I ordered French toast combo with two eggs and bacon. I asked for bacon and sausage but got just bacon. It was not big deal, I wanted to try the sausage for the review. The eggs were cooked as ordered over easy. The bacon could be more crispy but I did not ask. The French toasts were okay, it was not bad or good, meaning it was not completely dry. They used regular size toasts. I have many French toast from different places. The service was good.

    Updated menu.  Definitely going strong BEFORE 1991 and will keep going, probably even longer.
    Marvin R.

    Having new owners since 1991, Tommy's is that family owned local diner that you always drive by but never really go into. That's UNTIL you walk inside, and wanna walk in EVERYDAY. The building is old and probably needs a remodel. You notice the foundation and floor are sinking in several places. But the regular customers who pack the parking lot every morning know that. And it's almost part of the charm. You pretty much seat yourself on the weekdays, and the staff works to bring you family customer service. And man, do they work hard. And boy, are you taken care of! I go mostly for breakfast, and that's good enough for me, although they do have a tasty lunch menu. Not simply a greasy spoon, the menu is broad to include steel cut oatmeal, fresh sliced fruit, and veggies in your omelets. If you would like a heartier, meatier flare, you can order pork chops, corned beef hash, and even some house made chicken fried steak with house made gravy. There's traditional bacon and eggs if you wish. However, you might as well push the boundaries of what a good American breakfast diner is supposed to be like. I ordered the chicken fried steak, and my friend ordered the veggie scrambled eggs. It's definitely PLENTY of food. It also has plenty of diner-grade black coffee (regular or decaf) at the ready. Juice upon request. Be advised, do not come here with a dollar menu attitude or a chain restaurant value mindset. It's a small business that charges an appropriate amount for the homestyle quality you expect. And, as a local Renton resident, I'm happy to go out of my way to go to a neighborhood spot for good morning grub. The doors are open at 6 am! Come join the neighbors at Tommy's!

    Taco omelette
    Eric D.

    Needed a good breakfast to last me the day so I headed over here. Immediately had a table for myself and the waitress was the only one working and it didn't even feel like it. My coffee never got lower than about three sips before being topped off. I went with a taco omelette and it was very tasty. Nothing unexpected but it was exactly what I was hoping for. Hash browns were crispy and good and toast was the right amount of cooked and buttered for me. It's a typical diner so I loved it. Close your eyes and picture a stereotypical cozy diner and poof you are here. Stop by and get you day started right. Side note the table next to me got a cinnamon roll and let me tell you it smells amazing.

    They have silent giant TV.
    Moshi M.

    Ambience. B Service. A Food. A Price. A Found on Renton main drag. Lots of parking in private lot. 2 entrances in front and side. Family run business. Open for breakfast!!! Very old fashioned dated Decor but like the cares for live plants. And clean albeit table was a little sticky. You walk in and they scream..."SIT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE!!!" lol Very friendly and swift service. Had the senior meals on the back! NO way are they small portions and so reasonably affordable for sub huge portions!!! Under $15. Bottomless coffee avail. Very good coffee. Had the senior country fried steak. Came out within 10 mins. Love the house made home fries with onions and bell pepper. Rye bread toasted with butter, eggs cooked PERFECT sunny side up and runny, the country fried steak was smothered in white sauce and very crispy batter and tender pounded steak... Looks freshly painted but walls getting dingy in some heavy traffic areas. Dates Bathrooms looks like efforts to keep !clean. Overall, I'm a FaN!

    Philly what?
    Tabitha H.

    Stopped here for lunch. I had vegetable beef soup which had a good flavor. I also got the Philly Cheesesteak which was like nothing I have seen before. It had thin slice of meat and a slice of cheese and onions. I took one bite and did not finish it. They seemed shocked when I told them I didn't like it. They did comp that sandwich. The fries were good. My husband had a club sandwich which was good

    Philly cheesesteak with potato salad

    Very cute and cozy breakfast spot! If you're in Renton would def recommend to try it out! Food was delicious!

    Don't let the neighborhood, this gem is in, fool you; this is an awesome classic diner--the kind you'd find traveling cross country! Most of my Yelp reviews are negative, because a lot of the time quality and service sucks in the hospitality industry (see other reviews). The service at Tommy's was great in of itself--phenomenal when considering the waitress (Glan) was solo for the whole floor. I actually did not like the waffle--it wasn't crispy enough. Without me asking, she noticed and I ordered a pancake a la carte. I was happy to pay for it, but she comped it. Best pancake I've found at a diner in King County. I'll address what someone else wrote about the ambiance (they gave it a "B"). I do get it, it's not like Ascend, or Daniels--it's an American diner; however, it has the highest KC food safety rating, and I came here bc I wanted a diner. It has the vibe that any moment, Samuel L. Jackson could have walked in with his golden briefcase and whipped out his "bad motha f*cka" wallet to pay for bfast--EXACTLY the vibe I was hoping for! Def would recommend this place!!!!!

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    12 days ago

    Love Tommy's been going there forever.service is good and food is great I almost. Always ordered the Mess for breakfast.

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    Food was amazing. Service was great. The ambience needs to be a little bit more modern for these times. But overall I enjoyed it.

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    We had breakfast. Food was delicious, promptly made and fresh. It's your bacon diner. Prices are fair. The waitress was ok with her service.

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    Good food, fast& friendly service. It was exactly what me and my family were craving.

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    Try the senior/ or menus mess for breakfast or lunch. Good service and friendly staff.

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    Had the French toast it was pretty good. Next time going to try the country fried steak.

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    Good food. Great service. Friendly neighborhood place. Highly recommend Tommy's Cafe.

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    Real home cooked food! Love the chicken fried steak & eggs! We like going here for breakfast but they serve lunch and dinner also!

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    Was in town to see my sister. I've always seen this place but never stopped in. We had the waffles special it was yummy

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    3.5(573 reviews)
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    4.7(789 reviews)
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    Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

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    Locally owned & operated
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    Breakfast sandwich was the perfect balance of spice and texture (with the perfect runny yolk and…read morecrunch from the hash brown). The biscuit was good but I wish they gave you the option to warm it up. The rice krispie s'mores was not too sweet and the density was just right. I wish they did smaller sizes so you could try the different flavors or a smaller option. The brown butter bourbon latte had just the right amount of carmely, richness to it. I wish the service was more consistent. The first cashier seemed upset and wasn't very friendly. The second when I ordered coffee was much more pleasant.

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    3.9(696 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Nice neighborhood breakfast spot near Renton/Issaquah - traditional American style breakfast food…read moreand vibes Food: I had the chicken fried steak which also came with hash browns, 2 eggs, and a choice of toast/english muffin/biscuit. Everything was cooked well and I personally didn't think the chicken steak was super heavy. Service/Ambiance: Staff here is very friendly but move at the fast pace you would expect for a traditional breakfast/diner style. The restaurant also has some fun decorations. Everything you would needs for your meal (salt/pepper/hot sauce/half & half for coffee) is readily available at each table which was nice. Note: We've been here a few times now, and it does get packed on the weekends so prepare for a bit of a wait!

    My husband and I were looking for a brunch spot in the area and came across this place. We hadn't…read moretried it before, but some friends had mentioned they'd been wanting to check it out too, so we decided to give it a go. I'll be honest--the service felt a bit odd when we first walked in. We were told we could wait a while to get seated at the dinning area or that we could seat ourselves at the bar. Since it was our first time, I wasn't sure if that meant the actual bar counter or tables in the bar area. When I asked for clarification, there was a bit of an awkward pause before someone finally explained we could sit at a table in the bar section. That said, once we got settled, the experience improved. The server who took care of us was very kind and attentive. I ordered my usual go-to at breakfast spots: chicken fried steak with a biscuit. It was really good--definitely hearty and comforting without being overly greasy. That said, it is a heavy meal (fried food plus gravy), so be prepared for a post-brunch nap. The biscuit looked a little underwhelming at first, but it actually tasted great. The overall vibe of the place is very much a local dive bar feel, and the service style matches that. As long as you go in with the right expectations, it makes for an enjoyable, laid-back brunch. Also worth noting--there's a decent amount of parking in the back, which is always a plus. Overall, a solid spot for a casual, no-frills brunch.

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    4.4(131 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This has always been one of my favorite places to go -- the food, the people, and the ambience were…read moreall exceptional. Right in the heart of Newcastle, it felt like a true neighborhood gem. The owner, Jen, is an absolute dream, and her staff reflected that same warmth and care. Every visit felt welcoming, thoughtful, and special. This place will be greatly missed, and I'm so grateful for the many wonderful meals I had here over the years. The burrata was always outstanding, no matter the season or preparation -- somehow familiar yet always fresh and creative. From comforting pot pies and rich lasagnas to classic meat-and-potato dishes and beautifully executed cuisine, everything that came out of the kitchen was mouthwatering and made with intention. While it's hard to say goodbye, I'm thankful that Jen still has Brimmer & Heeltap in Seattle, where her talent and vision continue to shine. A truly special place, run by truly special people.

    I heard that this place was closed, so next time was in the area, I drove by. I saw that it was…read moreindeed closed, with prominent signs in the window showing contact information for the property management company, strongly implying that the place was available for lease. I say good riddance. Clearly lots of people liked it, but it was a poor fit for the neighborhood. Some of the food was very good sometimes. But it was uneven. Some people reported great service, but many others reported very poor service. Some of the pictures showed very beautifully presented dishes. And all of it was very expensive. So, sometimes excellent but uneven food quality, sometimes excellent but uneven service quality, and all of it top dollar? This is a place that belonged in downtown Seattle. Downtown Bellevue would have worked too, especially the little strip of old downtown Bellevue on Main street. It would have fit right in there, probably doing gangbuster business right now. But Newcastle?? C'mon. This is deep suburbia. We like good food and good service, but we're generally less patient with uneven quality than downtown hipsters. And we like a good value. After all, a common reason given for high prices in downtown restaurants in Seattle or Bellevue is the expensive rent. But The Coalman's Newcastle rent should have been less. If it wasn't, then choosing that location over downtown was all the more strange. The Coalman was at best an awkward fit for this neighborhood. Here's hoping the next tenant is a better fit. The Coalman's name derived from the old Newcastle coal mine. Given the restaurant's farm-to-table emphasis, why not call a downtown Bellevue version "The Strawberry Field", since Bellevue used to be mostly strawberry farms before WWII?

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