3.5 Stars Got the corned beef hash, 3 eggs with hashbrown and toast. Decent breakfast. I would love to come back to try other dishes. The staff are very nice and the atmosphere feels well maintained. Nostalgic feeling with the red booths and music. read more

Great dining spot in the area I heard about from my friends who's a regular here. Staff was very nice to give us a large seating area since we went with group of 5 and had helmets/backpacks to put down. They refilled our soda, water, and coffee very quick when they saw it empty! They kept refilling until I gestured I'm done after I drank my sprite the third time; amazing service without getting in your face. My partner and I had sweet potato fries and the serving size was good for the price. The serving sizes other menu items my friends ordered were very good as well. The atmosphere feels great and the staff was very friendly. I would go back especially because I forgot to take pictures to include in this review! read more

I heard from a friend they have been around for a long time but this is my first time here. I ordered coulette steak, it was tender and so good. Crab Benedict was delicious too. Service was great! They are a gem in the himble Union City. My overall experience is a 5 until I needed to pay the bill. read more

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Came here to celebrate brother-in-law's 85th birthday, one of his favorite hangouts back in the day and some of the servers remember him and my sister. He wanted to come here to have prime rib but when we got here, he changed his mind 2 times from prime rib, to hot turkey sandwich and ended up just having a coke and waffle! We also ordered a club sandwich for my sister, hot turkey sandwich for hubby and I had the #1 breakfast with one egg, two sausage links and crispy hash browns and two coffees. Service was A-1 and atmosphere was cozy and friendly. The server wished him a Happy Birthday and he was happy. read more

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Great place for breakfast. Great for family meals. The wait staff is always so kind and friendly. An established Union City spot. Never been disappointed. read more

Haven't been here in years and glad I did. Food was delicious and was large portions. Service was fast . Went on a Thursday afternoon so it was pretty empty. Food came out fast. A few tables are outside. So your dog can go. They offer special meals for each day of the week . Dinner with appetizers and drinks for 2 was $75. Had left over for dinner . read more

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We've been coming here for a while and the servers knows us and already know what we're gonna order. We love this place. We mostly come on Saturdays for their hearty delicious chicken noodle soup and their beef short ribs that are melt in your mouth goodness. You look around and you see nothing but regulars and thats how you know their doing something right. You can order breakfast lunch or dinner and they have weekly specials. If you want to be treated like family while enjoying a delicious meal then come here. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this place read more

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Had breakfast here today with fam for the first time since we all started to live in Union City 20 years ago. Portions are big like you will have some leftover to take home type of big. I had the Mediterranean omelette which was tasty and hearty. The saltiness of the sausage really made it savory. We also all loved the clam chowder. Everything else was kind of bland but i think they want you to salt your food to your own liking so it was fine. It does get really busy here but their service is still fast. There's someone refilling drink I know its a town fave and i love supporting small businesses. read more

I love the staff. Always a pleasure to eat here! Fast, yummy and great price. Can't beat it. read more

Baldie's Café - Rib-eye and eggs. 12 OZ. RIB EYE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

Whether you want breakfast,lunch or dinner this spot can satisfy your hunger. The meals are cooked fresh and come out delicious. The staff is very attentive and friendly. This has been a local favorite for many. From traditional American to Greek dishes ,you won't leave hungry. read more

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I grew up in the tri-city area and so many fond memories at Baldie's Cafe. I'd say it's one of the local, eminent institutions. Very hardworking & kind staff and hearty delicious American diner food. I like their breakfast and brunch a lot but if you cannot stand crowds on weekends I'd say do take out or visit for lunch or dinner; or visit on weekdays. This place will leave you with a smile when you're full and happy upon exit. Cheers. read more

Baldie's Café - Minestrone soup and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

I love a good classic old-school diner, and this place checked all the boxes. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it's become our little tradition to search for new breakfast spots after church--so I'm really glad we stumbled upon this one. Everything was perfection: the service, the atmosphere, the menu, and of course the food. One thing I especially appreciated was that they serve warm syrup with the pancakes--such a small detail, but it makes a huge difference. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu, especially their lunch and dinner options! read more

Baldie's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

An oldie but goodie! Baldie's has been around since I can remember. Their breakfast, served all day, is always a solid choice and my go-to all these years. The Mediterranean omelette is my favorite and the hash browns are pure perfection. Reservations accepted via phone. I called for a party of 10 a couple weeks prior for dinner and it was easy peasy. We started off sharing the fried zucchini and fried calamari. Both huge portions! They were both not the strong suit of the meal and I would pass on the fried starters in the future. The meat entrees were on point! I got the prime rib and my fiancé got the coulotte steak. Both were cooked a perfect medium rare, as requested. The meals come with a starter soup or salad, choice of starch and a side of green beans. All very standard. The staff is so nice and accommodating. A great value for the money! read more

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I go here often. Great old school, sit at the counter breakfast spot. The best oatmeal.

Now this a very popular place, with the I don't know how to cook crowd. I am a chef so I can cook better in my sleep. Not bad, just ordinary. Wait staff is pleasant and curtious. Nothing special in decorating. Prices are fair. read more

Came in for breakfast on Friday morning at 10am and got a table fairly fast. The service was awesome and the servers assistants keep refilling our coffee and ice water. You don't see that now a days unless you go to a high end restaurant. I'm glad this establishment still values great service. Now, at 10am, I came in with the intention of getting breakfast, but saw the Prime Rib menu and I said to the sever can I get the prime rib, to my surprise she said YES and asked how I wanted it, medium rare please, and she said soup or salad, soup is clam chowder. Me. clam chowder please. The prime rib was lil more well done than I like it, but it was still very good. The clam chowder was very good as well with lots of clams. The mashed potatoes was delicious and the asparagus cooked perfectly. Oh, Prime Ribs only available on Friday and Saturday. I was very surprise they have it already cooked this early in the morning and let me order it. Their breakfast is very good as well. I have been here a few times prior and had their breakfast. read more

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I'm a sucker for any place that serves breakfast all day in big comfy booths. Baldies Cafe has an old timey diner feel with an extensive menu to choose from and they're open til 8 PM. Most of the old school restaurants in the area close much earlier now making it difficult to enjoy breakfast for dinner. Service was great too, fast and friendly. read more

Baldie's Café - 3 Eggs w/ bacon and hasbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

I haven't been to Baldies in a minute, but I always remember it fondly as the last time we came here, me and my other Filipina friend ordered Corned Beef and it was not what we expected. Other Filipinos might understand. I came by here while waiting for my husband to finish with his appointment. There was a good size crowd at 2PM on a weekday. The service was great - my coffee mug never went empty. I was served promptly. I ordered the House Club and Hashbrowns. The french fries that came with the Hosue Club was perfectly crisp and so addicting. Much better than fries you get from most fast food chains. The club sandwich was prepared the way I like it. I lived in the Philippines for a while and it was so hard to find a proper club sandwich. The white bread was toasted/grilled, with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato. There was some mayonnaise. My husband thought there was too much mayo, but I thought it was OK. The turkey was oven roasted - which was kind of unusual for a club, but definitely healthier. And there was a lot of turkey. However, it was a little bland. But it was healthier...so I'm torn. The hash browns were perfectly browned. I would have liked them to be browned on both sides however. Serving size for both dishes were pretty good. The food might have missed the mark by a teeny bit, but the service, promptness, and serving size makes up for it. I'm definitely more inclined to return with the family for that diner experience. read more

This was my first stop during a thrifting adventure and definitely a great find. The place was spotless and had a cool retro diner vibe. I really liked the old-school tables and seats, which added to the nostalgic charm of the place. Service was quick and genuinely friendly. It made me feel like I was back in my hometown. I love diner food, and their menu had everything I was looking for, with breakfast served all day. When the nice lady told me the ribeye was fantastic, I had to try it. It came with three eggs, hash browns, and toast. They even had a tasty local steak sauce that paired perfectly. The food came out in about fifteen minutes, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Honestly, it was better than what I've had at a lot of steakhouses. Prices were very fair, and the place was filled with locals enjoying their meals. I saw sandwiches coming out that were fully stacked, and even though I was full, the smell of the Belgian waffles was still tempting. This will definitely be a routine stop whenever I'm headed this way from the city. They have a good-sized parking lot, clean bathrooms, and plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

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The food is always great here! The people here are always friendly and welcoming. When you enter here you feel a little nostalgia of the 1950's all the way to the modern days with a small town twist. I always feel home here even though I now live out of town. read more

Baldie's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

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We get great service all the time! They are very friendly and accommodating. They set up a table for us outside since there was 11 of us. This place is always busy and its worth the wait! Their serving is big and the food is great! read more

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I've passed by this non-descript strip mall on Decoto many times, never knew about this local gem that's been around for 35 years apparently! Friend suggested for brunch meetup. Solid classic American diner, with booth seating indoors and folding tables and chairs outside. One waitress taking orders and serving so was little busy, so we had to grab some utensils from another empty table. Food came out pretty fast. Had the Joe's omelette with home fries, which was delicious and not too greasy. Dear husband had French toast and eggs over easy. They serve lunch and dinner specials too, so not just a brunch spot. Unfortunately too busy talking with friends and forgot to take a picture! read more

Walking into Baldie's feels like walking home to a warm family. Upon walking in, it felt like we were transported into a retro 80's theme classic American diner. It was my first time here with my partner and we ate our hearts out! The staff were super friendly and attentive. Had a big smile and full belly that day :) read more

Baldie's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

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Greeting was pleasant, service was excellent, ambiance could be noisy at time. It is a busy restaurant and our first time there. Meeting a girlfriend for lunch and because never tried it was both of our first time. Menu attached. Forgot to take pictures what we had orders. I orders steak and eggs and my friend ordered omelet plus we share pancakes. The steak was perfectly cooked and my egg was sunny side up. My friend liked the omelet. It was to much for her she took left over home. Me, no left over all nice and clean out the plate. It is a cozy place with lots of people coming in for breakfast. Because of their steak and eggs was so good. I ordered it again on this time on Door Dash. I would recommend this place for good food and service. Try it like I did. Did not disappoint. !! read more

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If you're into a classic diner vibe, this spot definitely gives that! I came here on a gloomy day for breakfast, and the atmosphere warmed me up. I ordered a fried chicken steak. The portion was reasonable and the sauce was flavorful. The service was great, wait time wasn't too terrible either. I recommend coming here! read more

Baldie's Café - CHICKEN FRIED STEAK & EGGS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

Had a delicious dinner here last night. Just a nice casual restaurant with good selections, great food and reasonable prices. I enjoyed the Coulette Steak with sautéed mushrooms. My guests had the Greek chicken special which sure looked good. Vegetables cooked perfect, hot bake potato and cold, crisp salad. Pepe was our server and attn was given and friendly. This is a go to every trip to Fremont. Very bold menu with such a assortment. Always parking available. Call this casual and always a success! read more

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I ordered breakfasts no.5 which includes hash brown. When I received bill they charged me side of hash brown. And then I asked waitress she said no.5 doesn't include it. I remembered the menu it does . Probably I won't go again. Their food quality keeps going down. read more

Even though we live in Foster City it is worth the 30 minute drive to get there. The restaurant is rain by a family who are always there and insist on the best service, quality of food and freshness of ingredients. It is almost always packed with local regular customers. All their food is good but we like breakfast the best. All orders are generous in size and delicious to taste. My go to is corned beef hash, comes with 3 eggs, hash browns, toast and coffee for about $16.00. My wife loves their thick buttery French toast and tea. We always leave happy, satisfied,and looking forward to the next time. read more

We stopped by for a spontaneous pick-me-up date, and overall, it was a pretty good experience. We didn't have to wait, even though the place seemed busy since they had a lot of seating. I love the whole diner vibe so that added to the beauty of this place. We ordered the classic steak and eggs with hashbrowns, but the staff also offered to place an order for a secret menu item: eggs Benedict with different fillings. Honestly, if you're visiting, I highly recommend trying the eggs Benedict over the regular steak and eggs--it was fantastic! A great option for a Sunday morning brunch! read more

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Friendly service and great food, just like I remembered from many years ago! I ordered the tuna melt with added avocado, and it was simply delicious. The seasoned fries were spot on. Local gem, indeed! read more

Amazing shrimp scampi and minestrone soup! Both portions were more than adequate in size.

I've always loved Baldies, I have no clue why I haven't reviewed them before. Baldies is and will always be a staple of the community. We go whenever we're craving some wholesome, delicious, perfectly cooked food. My go to is the Chicken Fried Steak. It always comes perfectly cooked and seasoned. The hash brown could use a bit more salt but that could just be a personal preference. My husband always gets their Hot Turkey Sandwich and he loves it. He orders extra gravy with it and it is delicious. The reason for the review is we ordered catering for a small women's get together at my mother in laws house and everything was not only affordable but DELICIOUS. She ordered 15 plates of food but they came in catering trays of course. We had eggs, hash-brown, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes and toast. With that they gave us 2 large syrup and butter containers with brand new ketchup bottles and plenty of jelly for the toast. All of this was for a reasonably low price for 15 people. We were extremely pleased with everything they provided. The only complaint we had was the hash brown was supposed to be half country potatoes but all and all we were happy and had more than enough food. Can't wait to visit them once again and will definitely keep them in mind for our next get together. read more

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Came back to try one of their dinner specials. It def didn't disappoint. I had the Prawns and Scallop Linguini that came with a salad and 2 kinds of bread. Sourdough for the table and garlic with the main dish. Def enough to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Cant wait to return to try more! read more

Baldie's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

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Wonderful experience. Food is great. Service is great. Coffee is great. The place is great! Location is almost great, as it could've been located closer to home. lol Enjoy! read more

My favorite hidden gem. Their clam chowder is amazing!! The service is always great. And the vibe has always been a relaxing diner. I come for the country fried steak and eggs which is always cooked to my liking and isnt mushy or extra spiced like black bear. They have the best coffee I have ever had at a diner. And they have set the standard for what a great diner feels like. read more

I have to say this is the best breakfast spot in Union City. I ordered the chicken fried steak with 3 eggs hash browns and toast with butter. I will come back again. I also met Fran who was very sweet and funny and provided great customer service. In addition I met Peter who is the owner. I can tell the owner cares about the people and delivers great food and service. I highly recommend anyone in the area to stop by if craving for good eats! read more

Baldie's Café - CHICKEN FRIED STEAK & EGGS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Union City, California

I can understand the long wait time but the rudeness of staff and poor service is unacceptable. Had to literally ask multiple times for basic things (utensils, napkin and water) and staff made it feel that it's a burden for them. How do we eat without utensils??? Lady staff wearing red shirt seems like was not happy to be at work. Just rude! We were served burnt pancakes and hashbrowns too. Thank you to one guy staff wearing the black Baldie's shirt who was the only one nice and gave us water and came back to give us a straw without us asking. read more

We discovered this place about 10 years ago and have been going there ever since then. The best way I can describe this place is a "mom and pop" coffee shop with "comfort food" and great service. Most employee have been there since we started going there. Food is decent and plenty of it. We usually go for their breakfasts but they have a wide assortment of food ranging from burgers to steaks, fish and other seafood, to pasta and vegetarian plates. They do have some low calories plates which are decent, but go ahead and live once or twice and order a big breakfast omelette complete with hash browns. Or try their pancakes or waffles. I think their chili is homemade and delicious! Spaghetti and meatballs are also a good choice. But you can't go wrong with any item on their menu. Your coffee cup is always full and service comes with a smile. read more

Very Good food fast service .good prices for what you getting and generous portions good host read more

Let me start off by saying this place has a old School diner feel. The waiters are amazing! Rhonda specifically is a sweat heart. Attentive, informative and kept the coffee on coming. I had the corn beef hash and it was made to perfection. My mom had steak and eggs, which was also cooked perfectly at medium well. Prices are very reasonable and affordable at time when everything seems to be going up. This place is a MUST for the whole family or just a quick bite alone. Important to mention coffee was fresh and my cup never went under half empty. Put this on your list of next places to try. read more

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