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    Lundy's Home Cooking

    4.1 (305 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Old school unpretentious charm.
    Elizabeth H.

    This is my go to breakfast joint. The food is consistently good. I've never been disappointed. The prices are reasonable because you get huge portions. The ambiance is classic old school. Sit at the bar if you want to watch the cook, because he is amazing. Service is great. I love the staff.

    Chicken Fried steak and eggs - the gravy wasn't to my taste (a little too much flour taste) but the eggs were really good.
    Aaron M.

    Friendly service and a quaint diner-esque atmosphere. Unfortunately I think I ordered poorly because while the corned beef hash one someone else ordered was great, the chicken fried steak wasn't something I enjoyed: I'll try again and order some of the more traditional fare.

    My omelette with cheddar cheese and chicken apple sausage
    Chet D.

    On 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael is a narrow building that's home to a great breakfast place. We visited Lundy's Home Cooking on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. There are a couple tables in the front window, several tables for 2 along the side wall and counter seats overlooking the grill. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the Omelette with Chicken Apple Sausage and Cheese which was served with potatoes and choice of toast; my wife ordered their Eggs Benedict, also served with potatoes and toast. In my omelette, the sausage (and cheese) was plentiful - and the potatoes were just as I like them, slightly crunch. My wife ordered their traditional Eggs Benedict. Now I know she is a Benedict aficionado and particular about the dish - she said it was very tasty! They have quite an extensive breakfast menu - with some unique choices like Fajita Omelette, Irish Breakfast, and a Chorizo Scramble. We'd happily return for a breakfast in the future.

    Biscuits and Gravy.. yum!
    Dan W.

    4 Stars - No Frills, All Flavor - A True Neighborhood Gem Lundy's Home Cooking - San Rafael, CA After a night out on the town, this is exactly the kind of breakfast spot you hope to find--hearty, honest, and deeply rooted in the local scene. Lundy's is small, so grab a good seat when you walk in. Word to the wise: if you're tall or wide-set, post up at the bar--not against the wall. (Bonus points for all the purse hooks.) This is flat-top grill, traditional breakfast at its finest. I went in on the Corned Beef Hash Combo--house-made hash plus a solid Bennie on the side. Comfort on a plate. We split the Biscuits n' Gravy--rich, peppery, buttery. On point. She had the Chicken Apple Sausage and Eggs--simple, filling, cooked just right. Everything came out hot, fresh, and with that old-school care you only get from a real-deal diner kitchen. Coffee's flowing, prices are fair, and there's no pressure to rush--just sit back, scroll the news, and recover. Hangover cure? Check. Neighborhood institution? Double check. Well done, Lundy's. We'll be back.

    Corned beef hash with 2 eggs & buttered English muffin. Perfection!
    Emy B.

    We were back and this time brought our daughter to enjoy a post birthday breakfast. This time around we ordered their chicken fried steak breakfast, their Le Croissant sandwich with fries, and a 2 egg, bacon, and banana pancakes combo. Everything was spot on delicious. I wanted to originally get their Monte Cristo, but our server didn't recommend it. I'll trust the server's judgment, but dang I was so curious about it!

    Edwin G.

    Came for some breakfast, really enjoyed the food. Nice staff who showed great care for our group. A real chill place to get good food and enjoy some time with friends.

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Star V.

    Portions were huge which was great. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and had no trouble getting a table along a skinny side wall. Service was nice enough but definitely nothing special. It is a diner after all so don't expect 5 star service. I got the chicken fried steak cuz I was in the mood for some comfort food. The potatoes were super yummy and the scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. Unfortunately the actual chicken fried steak was so salty I couldn't even eat it. It kinda ruined my whole experience. I may go back and try something else but probably not for a while with so many other great choices on 4th street. Sorry Lundy.

    Chilaquiles (foreground), country breakfast (background)
    Jo L.

    Came in at 11 am with a party of 2, dining area had a few regulars and more people trailed in as the time got closer to lunch. The guy that took our order also worked the counter, super polite and friendly. Before leaving, we had to use the restroom which we reached by going through the kitchen. Passing by, we did see that there was raw meat left out on the prep counter. It was swarmed by a horde of flies, with many of them around the exposed vegetables as well. Unfortunately we only saw this after we had consumed our meal and I hate to leave a poor review for a small business but it's definitely something to be aware of. Food: chilaquiles and country breakfast. Both were fresh and filling. Chilaquiles came with 2 eggs, rice and beans, and a slice of avocado.

    This breakfast is wicked awesome. Irish sausage has the best type of casing. Love this place and the positive energy.
    Saemlinh I.

    First and foremost, the seating arrangements are pretty tight. But they also seat you very quickly. We opted for the bar seating which felt spacious enough. They took our order immediately and we enjoyed the culture and diversity in that joint, both in its patrons and on the walls. The Irish Breakfast is wicked awesome. Irish sausage has the best type of casing. The grilled mushroom and grilled tomatoes work well in. Breakfast dish. All the potatoes were cooked perfectly, all tender and some crispy yet fluffy. The Irish Bacon is a leaner cure than traditional American bacon, which is great. We Love this place and the positive energy. Will definitely be returning!

    Pancake combo with Irish bacon, and a darn fine mocha

    A diner with personality, in a world that's losing character. Delicious breakfast for a reasonable price. Friendly staff, great classic decor without being kitschy, and they have Irish bacon and sausage! There's both table and counter seating.

    Corned beef hash, eggs potato's and rye toast
    Jim S.

    Amazing home made corned beef hash!! Old school diner with great counter service for breakfast...fast tasty made right in front of me!!

    Chilaquiles!
    Ray S.

    This is the kind of place I love, and look for when I'm traveling. It's a Mom and Pop type of breakfast/ lunch joint located on the main drag of San Rafael on 4th Street near B Street. I think it used to be an Irish themed restaurant, but now it is run by a Hispanic man who does the cooking and takes orders. There are also waitresses on duty. The food is delicious and has a real home-made taste. There's a lot of Spanish dishes like chilaquiles (huge portion and super delish), as well as the standard breakfast/lunch items like omelettes, pancakes, waffles, etc. I highly recommend their house made corned beef hash. Coffee is very good, and they refill often. There's some tables, and counter service. Prices are reasonable. Portions are large. I hope Lundy's stays open for years to come, and prospers. This type of restaurant is getting harder to find as the corporate chains take over. We should patronize and support family owned businesses or we'll continue to see them close up shop and give way to to unhealthy soul-less mass produced "food" served up by corporations in order to boost investor profits. A real cross section of people frequent Lundy's, as I observed over several visits while staying nearby at the AC Hotel. Spanish speakers, families, working class as well as middle and well off locals keep the staff busy in the mornings and afternoons. Waitstaff is friendly, upbeat, and efficient. Really nice place!

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    Great food Great Portions. Service is great. A small place but feels comfortable. I recommend!

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    360 -wINDmill dUNK--hAPPy crY-over a "FLyOver fRIED cHICKEN SandwiCH"
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    Fresh fruit, yogurt, granola and a beautiful presentation.
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