All I wanted was a poached egg with potatoes. And that is exactly what I got. This is a beautiful, peaceful, clean little cafe. Relaxing jazz discretely playing. Big windows with lots of natural light. Minimalist decor. Kind, respectful, well-timed service. Non-intrusive, but efficient and pleasant. This was exactly what I needed this morning. THANK YOU!! read more

Shrimp tacos 2/5 - these were not good at all. I wanted to get a healthier option but I should've got something else bc this was so sad. No flavor and shrimps were tiny. Just a bunch of lettuce on top Everyone else liked their classic American breakfast dishes though read more

Tom's Depot - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

Disappointing experience. The lady server was very unkind and rushing us to order and grabbed suddenly the menus off our hands, a bit weird waitress, she looked unhappy. The food was almost cold and the ambience is not very inviting. My first and last at that place read more

Sadly I only got to take 1 picture as my phone died . But food was great ! We sat in the window at a high table! The sun was warm, and the temperature was perfect. I ordered the French toast was tasty , lightly dusted with powdered sugar and blueberries, I also had bacon 2 fried eggs and hash browns . Everything was delicious! Service was fast and friendly! read more

It's been at least a year since my last visit to Tom's Depot but somehow this place has improved A LOT! Same furniture but the whole place felt cleaner and brighter, and a new (to me) menu that I like! Food was very tasty. read more

Tom's Depot - Harvey's Scramble - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

We got there just as it was opening and could already smell the delicious bacon. Kind of a funky spot in the middle of seemingly nowhere, but the food was great and the service was good too. read more

Servers were so kind and gracious. Food was delicious. Especially the apple pancakes and omelettes.

Yummy food. Crispy bacon and friendly staff. Simple diner that delivers all the basics read more

Tom's Depot - French Toast (2 Halves) Or One Pancake And One Egg and side of Bacon, Sausage, Ham Or Chuck - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

Walked in there once and saw ROACHES in the kitchen. Idk how this place is still opened.

1/25/2023 Tom's Depot 991 Fremont Ave Los Altos, CA 94024 We went there for an early lunch on a Wednesday. It is at the south corner of the Loyola Corners Shopping Center with parking in the back. It is a clean modern diner interior with ample indoor seating. The menu is tilted to breakfast offerings with burger/sandwich choices for lunch. I had the fish and chips and the wife had Breakfast #1 with breakfast sausages. My fish and chips was good but not the best I've had. The breakfast was good, but it's hard to mess up this basic selection. The prices are reasonable and a good value. Service was good and it appears they have a substantial take out business based on the activity I observed. I actually tried this place for a hot dog, which they no longer offer. I would repeat for breakfast based on their extensive menu and value. read more

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We finally got a chance to stop by Tom's Depot for brunch. It's on a busy corner in the Loyola Corners neighborhood, but there's plenty of parking in the back. They have a few seats on the patio, but now that covid is winding down (we hope), I'd prefer to sit inside. We had omelettes, but the menu was a typical diner. It had burgers, club sandwiches, and shakes. // Ticket Agent Omelette This was at the bottom of the omelette section, so I'm thinking it was the deluxe. It had all the ingredients of the veggie omelette, plus a generous amount of sausage. I saw a jalapenos elsewhere on the menu so I asked them to add some on. Perfect, hot cheesy goodness. The veggies were crunchy, and the meat nourished me with iron and protein. // Spinach Special Omelette Fresh spinach and cream cheese in this one. It sounds weird but it works. Both plates came with a choice of sides, like hash browns, home fries, or fruit. It also comes with toast or english muffin. Nicely buttered of course. There were jams on the table. Man, I love restaurants like this. read more

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Meh. I want to still love Tom's Depot, I really do. It's a local staple -- it's been around as long as anyone I know can remember. The previous owners ran it well for 20 years but it changed hands in 2021 and hasn't really been the same since. I've always known Tom's as a breakfast place but they are open for lunch too. There are three or four iron round tables outside but plenty inside. Create your own omelette or order one of the train themed versions. Antonio's scramble is a popular choice but fair warning it's a country scramble. That means it's made in a cast iron and crispy on the outside. Not my thing -- I find it a bit dry. Antonio's special is better. Oddly, it's also a scramble -- with ground beef and spinach -- but cooked the traditional way. Confused? If you don't Antonio's options, there's Matthew's choice with shrimp, avocado, mushrooms, onion, & american cheese. The dish has pretty good balance but it's better if you substitute a sharper cheese. Don't get the lox. The servers seem nice and everyone is trying hard but it's a little off. I support local but want Tom's to be better. read more

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very filling!!!!!! it was a little hot in the restaurant, they cook in the front which is fun! food was okay........ server was very kind egg benny is a special only sometimes read more

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Disclaimer: I know the owners. That being said, my review is, as always, just based on the quality of the food, given the price point. For Los Altos and the surrounding area, you're going to be hard-pressed to find a meal as reasonably priced as what you'll find here, that tastes good! If you're looking for organic avocado toast, this is not the place for you. But if you want a tasty omlette for less than $20, this is a good option (and really the only option in the immediate vicinity). We had the Los Altos omlette and apple pancakes. Both were delicious and came out about 10 min after we placed our order. We had gotten there close to closing, but they let us sit down and order. Coffee was a bit strong but tasty (and with free refills). My ratings never reflect the service, but it was good and friendly. read more

Tom's Depot - Los Altos Omlette - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Quaint neighborhood breakfast stop. Had the breakfast burrito with chorizo which was stuffed eggs, chorizo and potatoes. I'll be able to eat my leftovers two more times. Hubbies had the 2 egg breakfast, one with hash browns, the other with country potatoes. My bff had the California omelette which had huge shrimp. The service was attentive. read more

This place is as classic as it gets with great service. Quick turnaround and a great vibe

I'm going to give this place a 3 , but honestly it is a 3- . Overall, it's a cool place tucked into the Los Altos neighborhood , lots of regulars which is kinda cool to always people watch. The service was 50/50, very nice guy seated me and as I was solo this day he found me a nice table by the window and cleaned it up right away. The food was average , so good just had the bacon and eggs , but I would say it looked more like 1.5 eggs not 2 and for the toast it was one slice. Always wonder if bread bought in bulk is really a income up when they only give you one slice ... that is always disappointing when getting bacon and eggs , gotta have two slices wheat toast. The waitress was okay , maybe I wasn't recognized as a regular. The wait to order was longer than it should be for the people in and staff on hand , no ask for a drink refill Parking is a little rough a very small lot maybe 5 space but I got in there and street parking but for the area that is expected. Generally clean In the end not the short in the toast ( yep can see I love the toast ) but the price. One soda and 1.5 eggs and 1 slice toast , okay did get 4 slices bacon set me back 22 bucks. I won't probably be back unless a follow up review , but if you try it and think different please let me know Happy eats ! read more

My wife and I had Easter brunch at Tom's and everything was fantastic! Heidi and Kenya were attentive and kind, making us feel right at home. Even our dog was cared for. And the food was good (veggie quesadillas) and prices reasonable. We are definitely coming back. Thank you Tom's, and especially Heidi and Kenya! read more

The San Francisco omelette is a must try! It sounds weird, but the omelette is not overloaded with eggs / cheese. It's a perfect balance! Antonio's scramble is great, too! Good coffee and good service. Love sitting outside. I am gluten intolerant and have not had any issues dining here for breakfast read more

Been sitting in here for 12 minutes. In the meantime, two people walked in to go and were assisted. An older woman walked in sat down and her order was taken. We are still sitting here. I'm writing this review as I've been sitting here. Still waiting. Walked up to someone and said can someone take our order? That was four minutes ago. After 19 minutes of watching two different groups of human get assisted, we have walked out. As soon as we got up someone walked up to my partner and said "Sorry." Truly felt like they waited for us to leave. Wish I could give zero stars. read more

Tom's Depot - The rest of the patrons including the woman who just sat down and had her order taken...while we wait... - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Tom's is a wonderful old fashioned "greasy spoon" with friendly staff. Nothing slick or fancy, and thats OK with me. It is a pleasure to patronize a neighborhood mom and pop. read more

I love this place. It's cash only and the prices reflect that! It is nice to eat a good diner breakfast without getting totally hosed! Today I got the banana pancakes and a cup of coffee. Yum! read more

Tom's Depot - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

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How often can you find a true American diner in this area? The restaurant doesn't need to be fancy or follow current trends like avocado sandwiches. I'm looking for a homey restaurant where I can go in the morning. It should be a place where no one takes photos for Instagram--just locals who have probably lived here for years. It's basic, but that's what I want, like the meals I eat at home every day. I hope to come here for 20 years or more after my retirement. read more

This is an update for to my last review. Tom's Depot has new owners so the hubs and I stopped by to see how they were doing. The server this morning was very friendly and kept the hubs coffee cup filled. I really like their pico as it is freshly made and not just store purchased salsa. The hubs got 2 scrambled eggs hash browns and sourdough toast. We have been here twice and I will keep coming back they are good. Come check them out. read more

Tom's Depot - This is the #1 I got bacon, soft poached eggs and sourdough toast - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

Chilaquiles was over sauced and super soggy. Thought it was overpriced for the quality of food we were served. I may have been there at a bad time 10:45am but service was lacking. Simple setting, reminded me of a waffle house. Expected a little more since I was surrounded by million dollars homes, seems like a little more love would brighten the place up. read more

11/26/17 Our first Sunday breakfast 10/18/22 Jim and I here are here (local restaurant) after a very long time. I gave 3 Stars today for the first time since we began dining here. I wonder what happened? Maybe a new management? Reasons for 3 Stars: 1. We waited and asked for our table to be cleaned after it was vacated 2. My coffee was not hot so I asked for a new cup 3. My breakfast was unlike it was before the Pandemic 4. Server was a little bit in a hurry to serve us and did not wait a second to say anything like "enjoy your breakfast..." 5. I hope they will have a delicious breakfast next time... read more

Tom's Depot - Receipt - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

Great place for a quite breakfast. The food is pretty good, but nothing too special, I liked their portions which is plenty full for any adult and the service is pretty good. The place was pretty empty on a Saturday late morning and was easy to sit down. read more

Tom's Depot - Machaca - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Service was OK. One server was using an earbud and talking to someone while she was working and serving I ordered the omelet with the salmon and avocado - was a pretty small omelet, probably 1.5 eggs. Lox was really overcooked with it being almost rubbery Hash Browns did not have a crust on it - I did ask for it to be extra crispy, just in case they tending to not cook them long enough. Was going to order a milkshake but saw the milkshake on the table next to me and thought that $9 for that might be not worth it. I was wondering if they would be better if there were less customers, as there was only 1 cook, but the restaurant was only /13 full, so don't think I would risk it if the place was packed, though @ 12pm on a Sunday , I don't think it wold be a problem read more

Couple of friends and I dropped by to eat early breakfast before a round of golf. What a nice little find. Service was great and the food was the old fashion diner breakfast with a slight twist of fusion. Great place to just hang out for a quick breakfast in the morning read more

Tom's Depot - Porter omelette, which has onions and Portuguese linguiça sausage inside, and I asked for the hashbrowns, extra crispy - American Near Me - Los Altos, California

Definitely a good breakfast place with reasonable prices similar to other places. Great service. This was about $20 with tip.

The food is average breakfast. The problem is the cooking is inconsistent and so is the service. I always get the #3 and my dining companion gets the biscuits and gravy. The last time we came here, everything was cooked perfectly. But the order got messed up and one person in our group of 6 didn't get any food because they someone lost that particular order. Today, the food was a bit off and so was the order. My hash browns were under cooked and the French toast lacked the egg-flavor. Our order was messed up again and instead of getting the eggs on the side, they served the gravy on the side. I personally wouldn't come here except it is near where I go hiking and we are always famished after hiking. It's an OK place but I wouldn't make a special trip here. read more

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AFFORDABLE, EXPECTED TASTE - QUIET, LOWKEY AMBIANCE You want a no frills diner that is affordable? You got it. One of my go-to breakfast places this part of the valley. The ambiance is bright, classic and comfortable, harkening back to the days before us millennials monopolized the breakfast scene. Tom's Depot has been around for decades and I hope it stays that way. Service is nice, staff is friendly they can sometimes take some time to get around to you. I have been here several times and have never been disappointed. My most recent visit we got a breakfast burrito and french toast. I was a little disappointed with my burrito in that it was not properly mixed. So one entire side was egg and one entire other side was cheese. The french toast was great. Fluffly, with a small layer of crispy dusted with powdered sugar. 5 stars not because Tom's is healthy or unique. But because sometimes all you need is a ol fashioned diner with good food. read more

Charming local breakfast/lunch eatery in a busy street corner in Los Altos corners. Had two breakfast scrambled and were delighted by the fresh ingredients and made from scratch cooked to orders. Corned beef hash was good tasting, steak and peppers were nicely cooked. Hash browns were so so. Friendly wait staff made the place seem relaxed and local. Prices for the food seemed average. read more

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small town feel with yummy food! Tom's feit never disappoints. we got: linguiça and eggs, pastrami sandwich and patty melt. large fry was great size for three to split read more

Huevos Rancheros was not good. Problem was salsa did not have much flavor. Seemed like tortillas with melted cheese that congealed (not hot enough at serving) with canned salsa poured on top. Steak and eggs was not good. Asked for medium rare but steak came out overdone and dry. Side of toast was too hard. Silver dollar pancake was decent. Service from outside waitress was not friendly (we sat outside). Felt like she was in a bad mood. However, waitress and waiter from inside helped and they were nice, giving us more of a sense of welcome to this neighborhood restaurant. read more

Small portions, food is flavorless. Had hash and eggs with a pancake on the side. Wouldn't come back. They were using half of the seating area to make some sort of rice balls for later... weird read more

This place has been on the same corner in Loyola corners Los Altos for decades. They have had different owners over the years but each one of them have maintained true to the history of this historic part of Los Altos. It doesn't look much from the outside or the inside until you order the food and then you are treated to a great breakfast at a fair price a wonderful lunch with all the diner favorites that you would expect from such a local place. The service is friendly the place is clean the food is fantastic. read more

I asked for toasted rye bread, and the bread was moldy. I sent it back and asked for whole wheat... it came non toasted. I asked not to put powder sugar on my French toast... it came with powder sugar. I understand that sometimes orders get screwed up, but there is no excuse for mold in the bread. This is a health hazard. I will not be back. read more

Ahhh so nice to have a neighborhood breakfast spot within walking distance. What I love about Tom's is the history and charm. The walls display old articles and gems from the past showing the history of the area and the town. They have a variety of traditional breakfast options which are pretty good but I'm pushing this to four stars mostly for the charm and convenience. Food came out fast and service was friendly. read more

Good neighborhood breakfast place. The service was very friendly. The food was good enough for a neighborhood breakfast joint. The prices were fair. With expectations set correctly, I'd come again. Some areas for improvement: the fruit was not fresh and the toast didn't have enough butter. It's a bit nit picky but small improvements would help. I'll come back. read more