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    Jim's Coffee Shop

    3.5 (777 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ortega Cheese Omelet
    Charles M.

    The food is AMAZING but the chicken nuggets are a bit bland. The service was great too but a bit slow (probaly because the place was crowded). It's a casual diner and family friendly. Overall grade Overall A Service A- FOOD A+++++++++++++++

    Chicken Fried Steak and 3 Eggs
    Con C.

    Large portions and tasty food! Waffle is always exceptional whatever secret is in their batter. Chicken fried steak was very crispy and well seasoned. They toasted the banana bread, which was an extra touch to make it more tasty. Coffee was flavorful. My waitress was very informative and all staff seemed to be very helpful with a positive attitude. Offered multiple times to refill my coffee. Has a nice old time diner feel with individual booths, friendly vibes and a fun place to have a good meal. Haven't been here in a while, but will come back again soon!

    French toast 4 halves & sausage links!
    Nataly G.

    Wow what didn't I love from this place!! The parking is super spacious, no need to drive around for parking even though it was booked and busy inside. The staff is so very sweet. Our waitress was the sweetest person I think I've ever met? She made amazing recommendations, made us feel welcome, just 10/10 there. We got our food super quickly! I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and was pleasantly surprised at the beast placed before me! They are not skimpy at all with their portion size. The burrito was filled to the brim with egg, chorizo, big pieces of onion, and green pepper (which is not my favorite and I could've done without but that's just personal preference!) the hashbrows were cooked perfectly- not a soggy piece in sight! The portions are huge for this plate though, so after focusing on the hash browns I had no room left so I would suggest sharing this plate. The pancakes were HUGE! They were a weeeee bit dry, but douse them in butter and syrup they went down just fine! The price for everything was not bad at all. Ambiance was classic diner, and they even had a cute little fish tank on the side with the cutest big fish! Ahh wish it wasn't so far from me but I would definitely make the drive out to eat here again!

    Nina T.

    I love this place & the people who work here. They always make me feel like I'm at a family members place. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. I HIGHLY recommend this place to any and EVERYONE. My husband and I come here weekly. Here's a few pictures of our meals.

    Special #3
    Olivia G.

    Everything from the moment we walked in to when we left was such a lovely experience. We were sat by the lovely hostess and given menus. The menu was quite large with a lot of different options. I chose the 3rd special with French toast and links plus a side of buttermilk pancakes. The portion sizes are huge so sharing is definitely a must. The French toast was amazing. The toast was crispy and had a delicious buttery taste. The waitress was super sweet and funny and she made my time there excellent. I did, indeed, feel like family. It's right off the entrance to Alameda so definitely worth a stop for brunch!

    Sides; very accommodating during off peak hours
    Bri W.

    What a treat! I met a friend at Jim's today and Dimitri was so sweet to share briefly how Jim's is his family legacy because I mentioned how he's been working there a long time. Such a sentimental story and connection to his roots. Loved the decorations. We decided to sit at a table today. Super clean and tidy even with a napkin dispenser there. I rarely make time to stop by Jim's anymore but I've been a loyal customer for over 20 years. Teresa was our waitress today. Patient and attentive to detail especially since my friend is on a strict no fat diet. His salad looked delicious despite his special requests. But Oooow I have to rave about my Reuben sandwich, so moist and not too greasy which was a win in my book. Also, because I was feeling adventurous I tried the ube tower waffle which will be available until Friday, 12/12/25. That hit the spot with the ube syrup and fresh strawberries and bananas along with walnuts. Overall, an amazing experience. Thanks so much Jim's for your commitment to our community :-) happy holidays!

    Corned Beef Hash & 3 Eggs
    Dexter D.

    Many a times, I had seen the line out the door on weekends at Jim's. The other day, we were hungry for breakfast and didn't want to visit our usual haunts, so we drove to Jim's. They have a parking lot to the left of the restaurant, another bonus! It wasn't super busy when we walked in, maybe four or five other tables in use. We were told to pick a table and menus were presented as soon as we sat down and drink orders were taken. We both ordered coffee. The menu is an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. We were there for breakfast, so we didn't pay much attention to lunch items. My standard order for breakfast restaurants is Chicken Fried Steak, Eggs over easy, Hash Browns, Biscuit and Gravy. For some unknown reason, when the server took my order, the last thing I said to her was, "lotsa gravy all over everything". And if you look at my picture, the only place where there wasn't any gravy was on my biscuit. And it was all delicious! She got Corned Beef Hash with Eggs and Hash Browns with Wheat Toast. She also enjoyed her breakfast and was quite happy that her toast came buttered on both sides. These were great large breakfasts with lots of good food. We both ended up taking some home for breakfast the next day. Even the coffee was pretty good, something that's not always true at diners. Service was excellent and we'll definitely be back for other flavors.

    Cheeseburger w/avocado
    Xochi A.

    Got a burger after a workout and it was cooked well and everything was fresh. Perfect diner burger if that makes any sense. The fries were fresh and I got a side of ranch. It was early afternoon and they weren't busy. The service was friendly and the banter was fun. Lots of booths and tables. Kinda an alternative to Ole's without the wait and cried.

    Western Omelette
    Waiyi C.

    We've been here a couple of times and always had a good experience. The interior is spacious, and there's a large parking lot, which is super convenient. Food portions are generous and everything we've tried has tasted great. The service is friendly and attentive--they kept our coffee refilled without having to ask.

    SBC Omelette sub jack cheese for cheddar
    Kealani B.

    Very fast and friendly service! They have an extensive menu but my partner and I decided on the sbc omelette (sub jack cheese for cheddar) and the biscuits & gravy. We also ordered the special #4 and upgraded the french toast to their house made cinnamon bread. The portions are big but definitely need some salt & pepper as we realized there was no seasoning. The meal was good all around and a bit pricey for standard diner food but would come again for a quick homestyle breakfast. Inside is very large and has an old school diner feel which contrasts the unassuming exterior. Highlight was definitely the hash browns which were very crispy and hot.

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    Super F.

    Food here is good. Service was wonderful. Savannah is a professional at what she does welcoming pleasant and open for any suggestion suggestions?. Ambience's kitchen, chatter, and somewhat music in the background for TV.

    Waffle toppings
    Alejandra M.

    This is my go to spot when I have too many picky eaters in the group! They have a little bit of everything- traditional American breakfast, hella good chilaquiles, sandwiches, and the best waffles! It's a cute spot for everyone plus the staff if so friendly and attentive.

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    Food , service and ambiance was good .. nice place coffee strong. I recommend this place

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    The last time I was there, I had their liver and onions meal. I know most people do not like that meal, but if you do, they make the best!!

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    Do they still serve veal cutlets?

    Do their waffles and biscuits contain eggs? (egg allergy)

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    We came here for brunch. It was a beautiful day and we were able to sit outside comfortably. We…read morewere sat right away and the server came up and asked what we would like to drink. We asked for a Matcha Latte and Iced Tea. About 5 minutes later she came back to the table and asked again what we wanted. And it took about 15 minutes for the drinks to get to our table. Following the drinks we ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and Monte Cristo. Both options tasted great. The only thing was that the potatoes that were paired with the Benedict tasted like they had been reheated. They were super dry and wilted. The others tasted fine. We told the server, but she was so frazzled so I guess it didn't matter. I liked this place, but honestly would probably not come back due to their lack of consistency and service.

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    We came here for brunch this past weekend. It's down the street from our place so it's very…read moreconvenient. We got seated right away. I feel like the service was lacking here. We ordered a cup of orange juice and coffee. The server didn't offer cream, didn't offer water and it took a long time for the server to take our orders. I wish they had more vegetarian options like, veggie burgers, tofu scramble or even non-dairy cream. We ordered a mushroom omelette and tuna sandwich. The mushroom was just ok, not much flavor, but the side of potatoes were great. Tuna sandwich w/ a side of potato salad was also mediocre. You have to go up front to pay your bill which os fine, but when we got there, she asked for our table number. She was the one who gave us our seats, we don't know our table number. There were only 3 other tables that were occupied on that side of the restaurant. Our experience was just ok. We want to like this place, but food option is limited for us.

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