My cousin and I stopped in for breakfast on a whim and we're so glad we did. The food selection may be small, but it packs so much flavor. Personally, I choose the Brunch-urrito and let me say it was filling and satisfying. The service was amazing as they were attentive to our needs as gave us a complimentary, freshly made, glazed donut, and that hit the spot with the coffees we had. The location is a little hidden and small, however, it small and welcoming to all. They even have an area in the back that has a wide selection of old fashion donuts. If you ever have the chance to stop in for a meal then do it. Treat yourself! read more

Good brunch spot, but even better donuts! Came on a Sunday around 1pm and it wasn't too crowded. We got seated right away. Got to try the duo eggs benedict - it has one with hollandaise sauce and another with gravy, with a side of hash browns. I liked the hollandaise sauce more than the gravy, which was a bit thick and could have more flavor. The hash browns were crispy. Nothing crazy about the dish but it was prepared well - the combo of poached egg, Canadian bacon, and avocado hit the spot. We got donuts on the way out as well - donut holes, raised glazed, twist, maple bacon, and filled donuts (they fill it to order). The donuts were fluffy, soft, and not overly sweet/oily. Would highly recommend! They gave us a cinammon roll to try as well which was very kind of them, and it was one of the favorites we tried. read more

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Solid brunch spot and our go to for fresh donuts. The old fashioned and their donut holes are made to perfection, lightly crispy and not overly sweet. Just wish they still made their blueberry fritters-they were the best! Good coffee too if you're looking for a grab and go option. read more

Homeskillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Consistently great breakfast and absolutely scrumptious donuts. Super high quality! I love the unique Bird's Nest. read more

Sorry, but... this is an extremely generous three because their donuts are good and I really hate dinging small businesses. Came in here for breakfast because we're starting to feel like crazy Ole's addicts. My husband ordered Eggs Benedict and hashbrowns. His food was actually good, but it was cold because they don't warm the plates and they waited too long to bring it out, so not very appetizing. I ordered their sandwich that is essentially a turkey BLT with pickles, and french fries on the side. The bread was very weird and not good. Kind of hard and crumbly. I don't think it was stale, I just don't think it was good bread. Reminded me of that kind of bread you get that's not actually made with flour. You can see from the photo how much bacon I got on my sandwich which was ridiculous. There was actually more on the other side -- just not a very well crafted sandwich. And I personally didn't like the turkey. It just tasted like cheap lunchmeat. The fries were not homemade in spite of the name of the restaurant. The service was fine. I tried to ask the server about the tuna (I tend to like a dry tuna rather than a wet one) and rather than take the hint and just offer me a sample she sat there and basically said she didn't know. Which is why I didn't order it. The place is pretty grimy. Dust and bits of crumbs in the windowsills and under the tables, things like that. It was also ice cold in there and all the workers were bundled up with beanies. Maybe turn on the heater, people. We hadn't been here for years and I won't be making a trip back anytime soon. Except maybe for the donuts which are good. read more

Homeskillet - Inside of restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

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I really appreciated the variety on the menu. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the overall vibe was welcoming. I ordered the Florentine scramble and the execution didn't quite land. The use of sliced cheese made the dish a bit difficult to eat, as it clung to the scramble. My friend had the Benedict and described it as good, but very basic. Overall average dining experience due to the food. read more

Homeskillet - 8. Original Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

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Home Skillet is an amazing breakfast place. Whatever you order, it will be delicious. Plus so many fresh donuts to choose from! I ordered the Monte Cristo with a side of fruit, my favorite and it was so good. My husband got pancakes, our friends ordered a scramble and a classic breakfast. We ordered tator tots for the table. Service was so fast and efficient but not pushy, lots of free refills. It wasn't very crowded so we stayed and talked for awhile. The owner brought us a free giant donut to share. It was a lovely time with tasty food and best friends. read more

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I'm so glad we found this hidden little gem out in alameda! The food here is so good and they are quick to get it out to you. It seemed like as soon as we ordered the food it was being delivered to our table. The food is also such a good price! I like how the entire restaurant is small and quaint which gives it a very homey vibe. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu when we get that little taste for breakfast food! read more

Homeskillet - 7. Toothfairy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Nice brunch place in Alameda. We got in after lunch time but was still able to catch brunch before they closed. We had the Alameda Scramble, Tooth Fairy French Toast and the Haus Eggs Benedict. Our orders came fast and the service was pleasant and efficient. I can only speak for the Haus Eggs Benedict as that's what I had. That's the one I rated the 5 star. It had apple smoked bacon, turkey and avocado along with the normal poached egg, English muffin and hash browns. I was very satisfied with this very California version of eggs Benedict. read more

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This is my favorite breakfast spot! The food is delicious! The staff are friendly, thoughtful, and professional! It's my cozy spot! You will never be disappointed and you'll likely leave with a dozen or so doughnuts or croissants, because they are perfect! read more

Great breakfast & brunch food. Fast service; however this was both a blessing and a curse. The blessing was my order of duo eggs benedict arrived seconds after I'd given the server my order. The curse was that my bill was place on my table when I still had 1/3 of my plate to eat and I'd planned to order some more items. Perhaps Homeskillet caters mostly to people who are running late to work and are used to stopping by here & leaving in a couple of minutes after eating breakfast in one bite! To me, it felt like I was being rushed out the door which I'm sure was not the intent of staff but it's important that they know that at least one experienced the service like this -it could have been understood if there was a line of people waiting for a table but over half the tables were empty! This was my 2nd visit and both visits had similar rushed service ... read more

We love this place. There are so many choices on the menu and most of the things are homemade, including the donuts and orange juice is freshly squeezed every day. When we're in Alameda, we always make sure go to Homeskillet. read more

Homeskillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Ok. I don't know how they get such good reviews. Average at best .. I asked our waitress about the birds nest - she said it's too much meat ? And she didn't like it . Hmm? Makes me wonder ? The Jack n cheese omlette was good - so was the birds nest- I thought everything was good. I was put off a little by the response at first. I do business and I praise my staff , my products and I want people to be happy- if I didn't like something I would suggest something else - not that I didn't like it. " some people really like it " or it's good , this one is excellent though - it was different . I used the restroom - a weird odor and it's a storage closer too- maybe it was the cleaning supplies or whatever was stored in there that had the odor. Coffee had grounds in it. No biggie . But it's worth noting . The little things matter . I like the open kitchen and the comms were fast and pleasant. The young man that was cooking was helpful and had a good smile. Our waitress was a little grumpy maybe. It's almost in the corner and you can walk past it . You have to keep an eye out for the door. Will I be back ? No. The menu is avg - and I didn't get a welcoming feel. One waitress was smiley and nice then others - kinda going through the paces. I'll try the other places in Alameda or maybe I'll just eat at home ... read more

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Came here on a Sunday for brunch after being literally ignored by the first place went to (see my review of Leña's) and how refreshing it is the be cheerfully greeted and seated right away. Within 5 minutes, I had a menu in hands and ACTUALLY ordered! Not only the service was on point, the food was soooo delicious we will definitely come back! Extra points on having my chicken fried steak actually seasoned properly (you'd be surprised at how many places don't) and have it stay crispy, even with the gravy on it! So yum! read more

Maybe it's on me for not understanding what a brunch-urrito was, but it did not satisfy the breakfast burrito craving that brought us here. The size and structure were solid, but the only thing distinguishable when you took a bite was the crunch from the green bell pepper. The rest didn't taste like much of anything. Needed salt, flavor, something. Service and to-go ordering experience was good though read more

Homeskillet - #5. Brunch - Urrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

This is my go to for morning breakfast! They are very fast and efficient and always fresh prepared food . They accommodate the changes! Always!! read more

Homeskillet - Yum yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

This is still my go-to spot for DONUTS. They always have a great selection at reasonable prices. But they sell out pretty fast, so make sure to get there before like 11am! Here are the current prices as of Jan 2024: Regular - $1.75 Bars - $2.50 Filled - $3.25 Cinnamon Roll - $3.25 Apple Fritter - $3.25 Donut Holes - $3.75/Dozen Mixed Dozen - $18.95 (Raised, Cake, Old Fashioned) Half Dozen - $9.95 (Raised, Cake, Old Fashioned) Favorite will always be the APPLE FRITTER and BLUEBERRY FRITTER (though they make discontinued this). They are massive and so good. read more

Homeskillet - Jan 2024 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Homeskillet is ok. When it's good it's terrific. Alas, quality control plaques this spot as it does so many others. The reason folks return is for the great experience they had before. You gotta know how to duplicate they experience every time for every customer if you wanna inspire loyalty. I know it's hard because the workforce has changed dramatically since COVID so perhaps a lot more training and oversight is needed to maintain quality in you business/product. Study places that are good a quality control. read more

Service is excellent always kept getting asked if everything was okay and if I needed anything else , they are very attentive. Food was also really tastefully & hot read more

Homeskillet - Birds nest #3 on menu - first plate , French toast, and a original breakfast on backplate #1 on menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here yesterday for a late breakfast because the spot we originally were going to had a big wait and the line was outside in the rain. Luckily when we got here there were a couple tables so we were sat quickly. I tried substituting a pancake for the hash browns and toast (which cost the same as a side order) and she said it would be $3.50 extra. I wasn't doing that so then she said they could do a pancake combo which worked for me. All I wanted was pancakes, eggs, and bacon. It wasn't on the menu though. My husband got the Denver omelet. I also ordered a cup of tea. The one tea bag was $3.25! That seems high for hot water and a tea bag. The food came out faster than expected and they did check on us a couple times. There was no honey for the tea but not a big deal (I also didn't ask). The syrup container on the table was super sticky and had syrup drips all over it. The food was mediocre. I wasn't impressed by it. The pancakes lacked flavor and were very doughy in the middle. The bacon was super duper crispy and hard. I prefer bacon that's not jiggly but this was overkill. I didn't even ask for it crispy either. The eggs were eggs. Overall, it was a mediocre meal that was overpriced. It was $38. read more

Homeskillet - #15. Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

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I haven't been here in a while for the food, but I come here sometimes for the donuts. The prices are affordable and the donuts are good. They are soft, doughy, have tasty frosting/glaze (though I would like if there were more on the donuts), and they are still soft the next day. Unfortunately, they didn't have a large selection and they were completely out of the apple fritters (the best ones) when I went around lunch, so I got mostly sprinkle and glazed donuts. Ambiance wise, I'd say it's a breakfast restaurant version of a dive bar. read more

Met up with one of my high school friends and had breakfast here. I had that chorizo, Benedict. I wish they made the hash browns a little bit more crispy, I did ask for it to be crispier but it was all still very delicious. The servers were really nice. read more

Homeskillet - Chorizo Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Staff and Service: - Staff is friendly and quick with getting you Help - Order at your table and they'll bring the food to you Food: - Cheeseburger: seems like a very basic dish, but this cheeseburger was so flavorful! It was one of the best burgers I've had in a while and I was pleasantly surprised - Omelette: standard omelette with toast and crispy hash browns on the side. Variety of jams and marmalades available Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via street parking and local lots / parking structures - If you can, save room for their donuts! They have a lot to choose from! read more

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My friend and I were in town and wanted to try a breakfast spot while we were there. You seat yourself and someone will take your order at the table chosen. It's a cute, small little spot where you can also order at the front for their donuts/pastries. I got the chocolate banana pancakes and she got a breakfast burrito. Both were delicious! Everything was decently priced and we got a good breakfast. read more

Homeskillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

Basic Breakfast; fast and delicious. Pleasant staff and great location in alameda on park street

Super tasty and great brunch and breakfast. Amazingly fast service too. Good diner feel. Wish they had real maple syrup instead of corn syrup though. read more

Nice quaint breakfast spot. Service was very good. We ordered & less than 5 mins our food was ready. Its's like they were waiting for us to come. Lol. Food was good a plus was they had chicken apple sausage. Not too many places have this option. Menu was simple but easy to make a choice. If Im back in town I will definitely return. read more

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Friends and I came on a Saturday morning, we didn't have to wait long surpsingly. The wait staff was pretty attentive, giving us waters and menus quickly. I'm a sucker for a breakfast burrito and for benedicts. One of my friends offered to split a benedict with me. The brunch-urrito was perfect with chorizo. Definitely large portion sizes here. I had half a breakfast burrito and one of the benedicts and was pretty full. The hash browns and remainder of the breakfast burrito went home with me to become leftovers. My friends enjoyed their birds nests. Overall, I would definitely come back and check out what else is on the menu! Maybe the donuts next time! read more

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The food was really good and so was the service! You definitely get your money's worth at this place.They also have very good donuts!

FLITHY!!!!! FLITHY!!!!! FLITHY!!!!! Everything needs to be Bleached with HOT WATER from top to bottom. I always have personal Clorox Wipes in my Purse. OMG!!! When I wiped off the table, the wipes was BLACK & STICKY. So Disgusting. read more

I ordered a country fried steak and it was burnt and tasted like it was fried in old grease

Came in right before they closed. Although they only serve breakfast during breakfast, the guy was super nice and said he would make anything on the menu. We ordered the #2 Hashtag I think expectations for a breakfast dining option were met - fast service, greasy plates, ho-hum food quality that can hit the spot. The hash browns were okay and on the dry side. Eggs come with cheese and green onions. And a good sized side of ham was a nice compliment. That's all. read more

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We love coming here for our brunch. Have nothing to complain about our food. Deliciousssss as always!!! I love our crispy sweet potatoes and tots (requested well done). The service was quick and they kept checking up on us. The restaurant was small but very inviting! Of course, grabbed some donuts to go before we're out the door :PPPP read more

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Wanted to get some good breakfast food and stumbled upon Homeskillet. I ordered the brunch-burrito with chorizo. The service was super fast and very attentive. The burrito was so good! The chorizo was very tasty and I love the pico de gallo and sour cream that they put inside it. Would definitely come back and try other breakfast on their menu! read more

Homeskillet - Brunch-urrito with chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

They have donuts! The maple bacon one was delicious! Came here on a Friday morning- pretty empty and I love that they have separators between each table. We ordered the Bird's nest, the Haus Benedict and 2 coffees. The coffees were surprisingly good and the food came out really fast. Both were delicious- oozy yolks & crispy hash browns, what's not to like?! and generous portions too! The person who took care of us was friendly & they kept our coffees filled the entire time, which I appreciated Overall a very good experience. Will definitely return and highly recommended! read more

Homeskillet - #3. Bird's Nest - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alameda, California

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I would recommend for the donuts (Apple fritter) as they were exceptional. The food was average breakfast fare and I probably wouldn't go out of my way for breakfast. But the donuts were really good. I saw there were some complaints/comments about flies and we also experienced some large flies in the restaurant due to the door being propped open. Server was very nice and attentive and the experience was decent. read more

Service is friendly and attentive 4 stars. Food is underwhelming. I got a burger and the patty was smaller than the bun size, so much so, that most of my patty was on one side when I cut it in 1/2. Burger was cooked to a perfect medium. BF got the chicken fried steak. It was not a pounded steak but maybe chopped beef? It wasn't ground beef. Both plates lacked flavor. read more

We have gone several times and the service is always top notch. Staff is always responsive and timely, and the food is cooked to order. The one downside is the seating area is small, making the tables set very close together. There is no privacy. In fact, the last time we were there, another patron at the table next to us engaged in a loud, long, personal conversation that was cringeworthy. read more

My favorite place for breakfast. Very nice people, great service, comfy inside, great homemade donuts, and finally a place that is not overpriced to eat. We appreciate it. Don't miss out on this spot! read more

This is the second time I have eaten here, but my mom and brother's first time! Overall I think the portion did get a bit smaller from the last time I visited, but luckily the food wasn't bad. You can't reserve a table ahead of time, but there is a handwritten list by the front door to write your party down if you choose to dine-in.They had a cleaned table ready for us in a timely manner and service is quick. Honestly we had a good meal, but this spot is not anything special. My bacon was over cooked, but the French toast was good. Overall I think the donuts may be more worth it than the breakfast spread. A lot of people were coming in for orders of donuts. read more

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