My friend loves his breakfast but I decided to change up a bit with a different spot from the usual chain. Generally, breakfast is not my fave meal but will indulge in a Benedict or open to a place offering breakfast AND lunch options. It's been awhile visiting Jim's Country Style Restaurant and was reminded of their wonderful French toast! Light, fluffy, custardy brioche deliciousness. And they do their hash browns right as I'm a self declared potato connoisseur....perfectly crisp exterior and softness inside. Check! Staff friendly, welcoming and definitely the neighborhood spot with the regulars. You can tell by the positivity and familiar conversation. I believe one of the owners served us and with down-home hospitality! Loved it! Located in the same shopping center as Raley's Plaza with plenty of lot parking. Highly recommend for some good food and service. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Delicious French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Been here too many times to count. One of the best country fried steaks out there. Such a classic spot.

We had a good breakfast this morning. We really enjoyed the coffee. My Sue omelette was tasty, as were the biscuits and gravy. Hash browns were inconsistent between our four orders, and three of the four were overdone. The waitress offered to replace them, but we didn't bother. My wife didn't care for her omelette. She said it didn't have much taste, and for some reason her avocado was provided outside of her omelette. It was fine, however, as she just used it to make avocado toast instead. read more

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We came at the perfect time! 12:00 noon the breakfast crowd had all left and the lunch crowd had just started to trickle in. All of the staff was super nice and the food was delicious. Really great little spot. I would love to check out their breakfast. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Whenever I'm craving brunch, I come home to Jim's as corny as that sounds. I order the exact same thing every time: chicken fried steak with two over medium eggs with hash browns and biscuits with gravy instead of toast ($17.95 + $1.75 for biscuits swap). Let me tell you, this is not a small plate yet I gobble it up because it's that good! You can't tell me that dipping gravy covered chicken in egg yolk with a side of ketchup smeared potatoes is not the perfect bite!!! My guilty pleasure is also the tiny Irish crème creamers that they serve when I order their house coffee ($3.45, free refills). I also swipe them from the table before I leave LOL. We took our 15 month old here yesterday and she loved the six dollar pancakes ($9.95...why not $6? lol), but then she tried my biscuits and gravy and forgot about her pancakes after that :P We have always had amazing service here, and we love the cozy diner feel. Jim's will be a brunch staple for as long as we're living in Pleasanton! read more

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I've been for breakfast (Awesome!) but never for lunch, so today I gave then I try, I ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (4 Stars) with potatoes salad (3 Stars) and a side of ranch (4 Stars). The chicken breasts was freshly battered and fried, really good seasoning and crispy. Everything was fresh, the bun, head lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickle spread (I wish it was sliced to go on the sandwich, but oh well). The potatoes salad was ok, it didn't seem homemade. Usually when I see sliced potatoes and tiny bits of parsley or pimento, I think it not homemade. The reach dressing was a good quality, I don't think it was made from scratch but they use a good one. Great friendly service in a country themed room, very relaxing! Until next time... read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Spicy Chicken Sandwich with potatoes salad and side ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food about a 3.5* for me but will round up for the good and efficient service and the small-town diner charm. I like how it is in a big shopping center on the edge of this town, so it isn't so densely trafficked, and parking is a breeze. Very small town vibe here, which I love. Very country in setting delving in Pleasanton's historic farm culture. Old farming tools and paraphernalia decorate the walls and real pictures of family are displayed in several areas. Lots of regulars here where names are known and probably orders/eating habits are well remembered. Actually once inside and nobody told you where you were at, you'd be hard pressed in figuring out which state you were in, as this model literally could fit in any small town America. Steak & Eggs ($22ish/3.5*) They use a thin cut NY Strip, maybe 6-8oz, very petite. But it is also in the low $20s, which is on the lower end of the spectrum for this dish. Bigger ones are usually above $26 these days. I didn't mind the size really as for the breakfast hours I'm a little more keen these days on not eating too heavy. But in that thin cut of steak, it simply cannot be done in the medium rare fashion. I basically was content with medium doneness once I saw the size. Eggs and toast always perfect here, they've got that down. They give you a choice between regular shredded hashbrowns and 'ranch' potatoes which I chose because it sounded more 'special'. Not really just seemed like a deep fried frozen product, so to me just seemed like french fries but in an oval shape. Next time I'll go basic griddled hashbrowns, at least those are comfort for me. Smash Burger ($17ish/3.5*) I saw this on special on another visit so I gave it a whirl. No descriptor on the sign but they did ask what side fries or potato salad. I chose potato salad as fries just seem so boring to me most times. The potato salad was very chunky with decent tangy mayo dressing. It did seem like an already made product as I can tell by the texture of the potato, but it still was a decent choice. The burger itself was not what I was expecting. First off the burger patty didn't seem 'smashed' and also in that style by default the burger patties get a crisping from the hot griddle. Not here just seemed like 2 quarter pounder patties just barely griddled, like probably a minute on each side. So it ended up being a huge bite of a half pound of burger and since it was barely griddled, this thing was juicy as heck. Upon the first bite because it was right off the heat, this thing was leaking juice like crazy, like dripping like a faucet. Lol. I had to put it down and reevaluate how I was gonna go about this. I decided to just remove the bottom bun (as it was a mushy mess at this point) and just eat this juicy mofo open face with a knife and fork. The meaty bites were indeed satisfying and filling but without the crisp browning, just made the bites less intense than I wanted. Gooey American cheese and grilled chopped onions did give it that classic American feel. I liked this burger outing, I just couldn't love it. Ice Teas and Coffees here are filled with timely precision and I always hear neighboring tables ask for special request with zero attitude from the servers. They just know how to accommodate here. Still gotta try their Chicken Fried Steak as it seems they have a good rep for it, but I gotta do a major hike nearby or play golf in the AM for me to build that monster appetite required to take on that dish. Challenge accepted. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Steak n Eggs. Thin steak but it's also $20ish, so cheaper than most. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Saw good reviews and thought we'd try Jim's. The homemade biscuits and gravy were very hearty with the added over easy egg. The off-menu breakfast sandwich was priced too high in our opinion. $20 was a bit much for that and home fries. The service was good and the diner is just what you'd expect... Clean, cute with country music to boot. Stop in if you're close. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Street view of Jim's Country Style Restaurant in the Raleys plaza. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My daughter was meeting for tutoring at this plaza and I wanted to grab her a bite to eat. I ordered a breakfast sandwiches with ham, scrambled egg, and American cheese on sourdough. They didn't disappoint! The sandwich is big enough to split if you like especially with the hash browns. You do need to request ketchup, napkins and silverware and if you order an omelette the have cards and after a certain amount of purchases you receive a free omelette. read more

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My husband and I were craving breakfast so we decided to give this place a try. I got an omelette with a side of hash browns. And man did they stuff it with fixins. They did not skimp. He got the country fried steak and really enjoyed it. The side of bread for my meal was okay. I asked for a side of sourdough bread but it didn't taste like sourdough. Other than that we would definitely go back. The vibe is old school and cozy. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Some of the old school decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

worst service EVER today !!! food was horrible too. Dina the waitress had a horrible attitude. took 20 minutes to get coffee and water. when we complained about our food taking over 30 minutes we got attitude and taunting from Dina. (3 tables in whole restaurant) not busy Close your doors !!! What was once a good diner is now trash !!!! Huge mistake letting that waitress ruin a diner. she is a greedy waitress who wants all the tables and tips $ Horrible service. Horrible food. CLOSE read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - That's my omelette? Who doesn't want hot avocado and sour cream all slopped together - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food is always good whether it's bacon n eggs, omelette or burger I always have a full belly! Diner style and friendly staff make this my spot a few times a month! It's a diner and is clean what more can u ask for! Always good conversations surrounding me! read more

A neighborhood favorite dishing out comfort food and community vibes . 30+years in business and Jim's is still a crowd puller . Go there for a good brunch or for coffee . The friendly staff add to a wholesome brunch / lunch experience. read more

I will take the quarantine burger, please. What a great staple area and I love how you guys decorate for Christmas. Your service is great. Your team is amazing and the food quality is always superior. read more

The vibe is family like and huge portions, I've only got the chicken fried steak, potatoes and over medium eggs. Also pancakes The chicken fried steak is really good, the potatoes are okay, you just need to add some seasoning to them and the eggs are eggs. The pancakes are a win for real. When you go be prepared to be full read more

You kidding me. Jim's? Talk about a good breakfast. This place is a must. A go to if you will. There's other places in town. You go to those when Jim's isn't open or too full, I'd share a photo., but it would just be an empty plate. Enjoy read more

I'll start with the good part - The food is always good, portions are large. If you haven't tried the biscuits and gravy, you should. Today, the service was slow. The restaurant was noisy. It was topped off by someone having a loud cellphone conversation at the booth next to us. 3* for the food. 1* for ambiance. We'll definitely be back, but not our usual experience. read more

Went there for the first time yesterday and had a great experience. The steak and eggs were cooked well, and the bacon came out perfectly crispy just the way I requested. The waitresses clearly knew many of the regulars and took time to sit and have genuine conversations with them, which gave the place a warm, hometown feel. Overall, it was a very pleasant visit and I'll definitely be back. read more

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One of the best places for breakfast in the East Bay. Everything on the menu is delicious, service friendly & attentive. My favorite when in Pleasanton read more

The ultimate no-frills, classic American breakfast spot in the Raley's plaza. This local gem has been a go-to for me and my family since middle school, and it's still just as great today! They've got all the breakfast staples, but my personal favorite is their french toast -- fluffy, crispy edges and absolutely delish. Service is awesome. Staff treat you like family and they give great recs (if French toast isn't your thing)! read more

First of all the staff here is amazing. You're a greeted with smiles the moment you walk in the door and they check back with you frequently while you are there to make sure that you are happy. The food is so delicious and plentiful. I have been here several times and have tried pancakes and omelettes and country fried steak. Everything has been good. The room has fun stuff all over the walls and I can easily say that the first 10 minutes when I get there after ordering my food is always spent reading all the signs and looking at all the pictures on the wall. It is truly a fun place. read more

Decided to try this spot last minute! Did not leave disappointed!!! The owner Sue (I believe was her name) was friendly and gave us a few tips when ordering and told us the guest favorites. Which of course we tried and she was right! We tried the Chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy , and French toast with apple topping. Everything was delicious! And came out quickly. I really liked how the French toast was topped with fresh apples , cinnamon and powdered sugar and was not an Apple/syrup topping as sometimes those toppings taste too sweet and turn your meal into dessert. Thanks again for the great service, will visit again soon! read more

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If you're craving breakfast in the morning this is a place to go they have steak and eggs as my favorite they have country style fried chicken I have all kinds of you will enjoy from pancakes country style potatoes I highly recommend this place I love eating out for breakfast having steak and eggs pancakes especially toast yummy for your tummy you won't be disappointed when you bring your family and friends at this establishment they serve you with a smile willing to take your order and taking pride in this restaurant customer care top 10 so try this restaurant out for your breakfast you won't be disappointed because as a place to go and enjoy your morning hospitality is beautiful they serve you with a smile they take pride on cooking their breakfast and their meals come join me at the establishment Jim's country style restaurant is the best to go for breakfast read more

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Jim's is a staple in the area, they have great breakfasts, but today I wanted lunch. I ordered their version of a patty melt with fries. The burger was from a local rancher per the waitress, good flavor tasted great. The fries were a steak fry hot every inch. Will definitely be back. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Mandaa Melt (Patty Melt) & fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Bacon was VERY Overcooked. but everything else was amazing and nice employees/servers Will come back soon (: read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - French toast platter 4PC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I got the build your own omelette was it was 10/10! I got chorizo, bacon, onions, bell pepper, and pepper jack cheese. The omelette is huge so I saved the other half for my boyfriend for lunch. Instead of hash browns or country potatoes I got fries, they were nothing special. Boyfriend got the steak and eggs and said it was not good and he would not recommend getting it. Overall I'm super satisfied with the omelette I got! The place seemed to be clean, our waitress was super nice, and it's a cute little place to get breakfast or brunch! read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Chorizo and bacon build your own omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great breakfast place. Really cute inside. Would recommend to friends and family and plan to go back

11 years later, and this is still my favorite breakfast place. My husband also loves this place, and it's one of the things we most miss about living in Pleasanton. My favorite thing to get is the Dina omelette, sometimes with a side of salsa. The chicken fried steak with the gravy and biscuits is also the pinnacle of breakfast. My husband always asks for extra gravy because there's no way to describe how delicious it is. It's meaty and peppery and perfection. Coffee always topped off. The service is always lovely. My sister knows how much I love Jim's and got me a couple of their coffee mugs for me for Christmas! Couldn't be happier :) read more

We came here early on Father's Day. Good thing we made a reservation because they were getting really busy. The waitress told us this was their busiest day of the year! Despite being busy the service was amazing. We opted to eat outside because there were no tables large enough to seat our party. The inside is a bit dated. My hubby and I shared the Hank omelette, which had some bell peppers, onions , tomatoes and Jack cheese. It was a bit bland! Also if you say you are splitting with someone there is an extra fee, however the fee was waved for us because I ordered a side of pancakes. Just an FYI. Overall it was ok read more

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Yummy spot. The waitress is always so kind and friendly! The food will never disappoint at Jim's - it is always delicious, hearty and flavorful. I always leave Jim's very satisfied with the food and service and of course a happy stomach! read more

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Great food, great service! They have the best breakfast sausage in town. Saturday mornings tend to be a bit busy, it is worth the wait.

Best place in America, we love this spot ! Great food , good service . The biscuits and gravy and French dip is amazing.

On our way home from San Francisco... we started to get really hungry. We were wanting some breakfast for lunch . I did a little research on Yelp. And found this Gem of a Mom and Pop Place . It was so great ! We were taken care of by Sue. She was funny and super cool. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with country Potatoes and eggs and sourdough toast . Some of the best gravy ! My hunny had the Sue Omelet ( yes, that same Sue ;). ) it was packed with all kinds of goodness ! Highly Recommend breakfast joint ! We will stop in again we we are passing thru ! read more

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I've been coming here since I was born and it's just as good today as it was 25 years ago! Every time I come back to visit my hometown, I'm comforted to find that Jim's is the one restaurant thats never changed. When I walked into Jim's today it looked exactly the same as it did when I was a kid. It was like walking back in time. I was greeted by the same warm faces, the same amazing, comfort-style food, and the same pink booths. Needless to say, Jim's is close to my heart. If you ask me, there's no better breakfast place in the Bay Area. Mark your calendars--their 30th anniversary is December 5, 2024, and they deserve to be celebrated. read more

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*** Always ask whether TIP is already included *** I paid for my family's breakfast. The waitress used a hand-held-credit-card-reader, which only shows the TOTAL amount and no detail... so, I paid a TIP. She asked whether I wanted a receipt (probably hoping that I would say "no"). I said "yes" and it was only when I went back to my seat to review the receipt that I realized they had automatically charged a 20% tip IN ADDITION to my tip. I thought about 'politely' arguing, but I didn't want to cause a scene. We had a decent breakfast, but the waitress left a bad taste in my mouth because I felt tricked/cheated. Automatic-gratuity, fine, but SHOW or TELL me about it before I pay an additional gratuity. Let's just take this as a lesson to: -- Before you tip, always ask whether the tip is already included. I wonder how many customers this restaurant "tricks" daily, because I would guess that most customers "naively" just pay, tip, and don't ask for a receipt. Then, they just pay their credit-card-bill at the end-of-the-month. So, from beginning-to-end, they NEVER see price detail/breakdown. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Before you tip, always ask whether the tip is already included. This restaurant is tricky! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Cozy, homey local spot tucked away in Pleasanton! Excellent customer service and a solid breakfast with substantial and very filling portions. We ordered the chicken fried steak and theynaplit it for 2 people, which worked out perfectly. We also got a side of sausage and a hot chocolate - safe to say we are stuffed! read more

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OMG the portions are big. I ordered the, Genevieve Omelette. This has chicken fired steak, onions and cheese. Also topped with gravy. Side of potato's and 2 slices of toast. I couldn't finish. The ambiance has an old country gold miner feel. Service from the staff was rather nice and helpful. read more

Jim's Country Style Restaurant - Genevieve Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A Country breakfast diner nearby downtown Pleasanton. I was craving for chicken and gravy so chicken fried steak with gravy came up on this menu. Yes, breakfast for lunch. This place has the comfort of time past in a country setting with c&w playing in the background. Wait person with a warm inviting smile who took my order. My food came in short order. The chicken was smothered with gravy on top of hot crispy hashbrowns, sunny side eggs and sourdough toast. Generous portion too much for shrinking appetite. Everything was as good as it looked. It's rare find, a country diner with warm hospitality. I look forward to future visits to try other comfort food. read more

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When I first moved here 5 years ago, this place killed it! Now, not so much. Twice I've gotten sick from the chicken fried steak which isn't homemade anymore and shrunk as it used to fall off the edge of the place. The burgers are sad, the club and chicken sandos are mush. The fries used to be great but ours tasted super gross and filled with oil. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED! service is ok but the atmosphere is bad. Also, nothin really here for a vegetarian. :( read more

Service, food and atmosphere...excellent. Sue was great while helping us. If you want a nice place to grab some breakfast, this is it. Will definitely be back. read more