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    4.0 (884 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lauren C.

    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.

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    Kamy T.

    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.

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    Tracy R.

    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.

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    Isa M.

    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.

    Free donut! The owners here are so nice!
    Kris B.

    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.

    7. Toothfairy French Toast
    Kendra W.

    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!

    Haus Eggs Benedict
    Cherry M.

    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.

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    Brian H.

    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 ...

    Kathy Z.

    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.

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    This place came up when I searched "vegan". Do they offer Anything that's vegan?

    They don't have any items specifically called out as vegan and just a couple vegetarian dishes. Almost all their items have eggs or cheese so you'd have to sub out stuff or maybe stick with some sides, which doesn't sound very satisfying.… 

    Can I puck up 1 and 1/2 dozen donuts on sunday without preordering?

    Yes you can! Just gotta be there early.

    This place came up on a GF search. Do they have gluten free pancakes, waffles, toast or burger buns? Thanks!

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