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Homeskillet

4.0 (874 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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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.

8. Original Benedict
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.

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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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 ...

#5. Brunch - Urrito
Mindy L.

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

Yum yum
Neelab S.

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

Birds nest #3 on menu - first plate , French toast, and a original breakfast on backplate #1 on menu

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

Jan 2024
Tu-Anh N.

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.

#15. Denver Omelet
Tia V.

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.

Chorizo Benedict
Christine R.

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.

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Good for breakfast and their donuts aren't bad. The lines used to be ridiculous, and I wouldn't wait, but take out isn't bad.

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Very good breakfast. I highly recommend it. You can tell it's a neighbor spot. The area around the restaurant has a good vibe.

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This place is great. Haha Benedict is always good, breakfast burrito is great. And for a treat their donuts are good too.

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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!

No. Nothing GF

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