Been coming here for years and I must say it's my favorite. Simple fair prices yummy food. Poesitive environment. read more

I've eaten at Sam's Cafe for 17 years. Delicious food. Sam is very friendly. And I've been told his eatery can be considered a legendary cafe. Reasonable prices. I love his ham and egg special. I'll keep going back! --Groovy Greg of Copperopolis.rocks read more

Been going to this place for years now and every time I've been pleased but today I was highly disappointed with the service. So disappointing! I ordered the vegetarian omelette I asked about that biscuit and gravy Thats one option that comes on the side of the Vegetarian omelette with two sides of pancakes for my daughter and I to share. I asked About the biscuits and gravy that comes as an option on the side she told me that It had bacon in it. I then told her oh no we don't eat bacon it's against our religion. The food came on time and everything like usual, I split the food in half with my kid and I started eating my food. As I was eating I stopped and I asked myself why am I tasting meat in this vegetarian omelette?? Then I started Picking at my food to see a chunks of bacon and Little pieces in my VEGETARIAN omelette. I called one of the waiters over and I explain to her that I ordered a vegetarian omelette but there's chunks of bacon in here. She then asked if I wanted to order something different but I was scared after that because I can't eat bacon cause of my religion and I wasn't going to risk having that accident happen again because clearly they're cooking everything all together on the same stove! There's no designated area that meat doesn't touch! I told her no and she left and never came back. I then approached the cash register to pay irritated that the lady never came back to fix their mistakes, and i mentioned it again And I brought both plates of food to show them the bacon. I asked to speak to Sam the owner as he was in the kitchen cooking and I showed him the plate and he said that he "doesn't put bacon in his country potatoes" but clearly there was!! ‍ The whole situation was totally unprofessional and they only took off $3 of my meal that we didn't/couldn't even eat!! I was highly disappointed And very frustrated left there crying read more

Sam's Cafe - Here's my daughters half, She Barely touched it. - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

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I have been here a few times recently, and it is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The portion sizes are not overwhelming, and the prices are decent. Everything tastes great, and the staff is always kind and professional. The last time I went, they even had someone singing and playing guitar which was unexpected, but he was great! read more

5 stars mainly for the great and friendly service. We were greeted once we came in. Place is a cute small little old diner that sells American traditional food as well as Chinese food. I didn't try the Chinese food but the breakfast we ordered tasted like homemade food, which is cool, not over seasoned or artificial but just right. There were a lot of regulars when we were there and it just made the place feel warm and welcoming. Will come back to try the Chinese food. The place got really packed with not a single vacant table and with the one waiter that was working she was able to handle it all with great flow and a smile on her face! Amazing! She truly cares for her customers. read more

Sam's Cafe - Two eggs two pork chop breakfast - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

GROSS.. Omg the place had so much potential when I walked in.. Great live entertainment, personable people.. The the food arrived! The young waiter never asked me how I wanted my eggs so they arrived sunny side up (lord no). I had to ask them to cook them more. Once it arrived again I took two bites of the food and could not eat! No flavor, tastes like lard, Just GROSS! So much for the reviews.. read more

Sam's Cafe - Breakfast - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

Very good quality food for a very good price. I'm not a local of Stockton, so I was intrigued when my friends wanted to try out a hole in the wall kinda place to eat breakfast. Going along with my expectations for the rest of the city, I didn't have all that much hope for this place, especially with the restaurant camouflaging with the ghetto so well. I orderd the #3 combo meal for breakfast. I could have made all the other breakfast type foods at home, so I went with some Chinese food. The combo #3 was one of those things you see on the menu and you immediately think "oh em gee that sounds delicous". It was basically fried rice, fried chicken, sweet and sour pork, and bbq spare ribs. Picture that 4 item combo on a menu for like 6 dollars. How can you not order that? The food was pretty good also. I mean, definitely not the best Chinese food in the world. But this is food that I usually get for like 7 dollars an entrée each at a typical Chinese restaurant, all combined into one nice meal. The bbq spare ribs were definitely the highlight of the meal. Super full of flavor and they just melted right off the bone. The sweet and sour pork was a bit of a miss for me. It would have been a lot better had there been more pork. The fried chicken was actually pretty good but that's hard to mess up. And the fried rice was real nice. I was expecting super pale wannabe fried rice like from Panda Express, but nope, I was greeted with rice full of both color and flavor. My other friends ordered breakfast foods and they didn't seem to be disappointed so I'll take their word for it. Overall, we had a pretty good experience here. This seemed to be a place filled with regulars, which is a nice thing to see. Means it's worth it to come back for many people in the neighborhood. Definitely worth it for me to come back as well read more

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Want a simple, all-american, affordable breakfast? Sam's is the perfect place. Expect quick, friendly service, cheap prices, and hot, fresh food cooked to order. Sure, the menus are dirty, and the place could use a little renovation, but that's the beauty of the hole-in-the-wall restaurant: Good food at cheap prices. Ordered the all-american breakfast last time which came with two eggs, hash browns, two sausage patties, and biscuit with gravy. I was surprised for the price that it came with two sausage patties instead of one as well as the choice for biscuit and gravy. I asked for my hash browns to be crispy and she they came out perfect. Coffee was okay; They don't have half-and-half but the server kept my cup full. My brother enjoyed his skillet and I believe he ordered an english muffin with his breakfast. $15 I think for two breakfasts and one coffee. Great deal! I've also ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was okay. The potatoes were cold, the ham was the cheapest ham available, and the sauce wasn't prepared from scratch. The eggs were poached, however, correctly. I love eggs benedict and I have to order it whenever available. Variance and quality aside, I almost always enjoy it. Over the years I've realized that it's very difficult to find a restaurant with exceptional eggs benedict. So I chalked it up to it not really being their thing as I find with most restaurants. Stick to the basics with this place. read more

Such good home-cooked food. And the family atmosphere makes it perfect for breakfast on the weekend.

Chicken fried steak and street tacos were excellent. Our server Carlye was excellent and very professional and attentive. Definitely a return trip is in order on my next business trip to Denver read more

Service was great. The Chicken skillet was great. But, for our meal to be so early in the morning, why was it cold? As a good restaurant, serving people early morning for their first meal of the day, you gotta have consistency. Everyday it's gotta be on point.. So, I'm going back for their fried rice. Hopefully it'll be fresh, hot, and delish... I'll give it a try one more time for the Chicken skillet. And I'll get back to you how that one was.. read more

Sam's Cafe - Trying this place for the first time. Place seems to be quiet, clean, and has good service.. - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

I went in not expecting anything great but from the moment I walked in the staff was very courteous and friendly and I was seated immediately. Not a very big cafe but it can accommodate quite a few. Our order was taken fast and delivered hot n smelling delicious. I ordered the corned beef hash with eggs home potatoes and white toast. So tasty the hash was cooked to perfection and everything was fantastic including the price , it was well worth it. read more

Sam's Cafe - Food is always fresh delicious and courteous - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

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Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. My dad ordered the Mongolian beef rice plate and I got a breakfast plate with eggs, hash browns, sausage links, and toast. Everything was good and came out piping hot. The Mongolian beef serving size was pretty big. The breakfast plate was pretty much like a Denny's grand slam. Decently priced as well. read more

Eggs were poached perfectly. Sam is cool. Prices are great, $6.95 for a Bennie. No frills, classic American breakfast. And Chinese food. Last time we ordered fried rice with our scrambles. read more

Sam's Cafe - Florentine Benedict - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

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Only four stars because of the size of the restaurant, had the room not been an issue this would be 5 stars all day. Great customer service, and the food was phenomenal. I recommend the Spam and Eggs if that is your thing, my girlfriend had the French toast and loved it. Like I said, its a fairly small place so it can get crowded fast, but if you don't mind a small wait, this place is a must ! read more

A mom and pop owned diner. Sam and his wife are the best short order cooks in town with a wide range of delicious dishes in their arsenal, all ready fast, fresh and without error. Not only is their food great, their service is exceptional; you will always be greeted as if you've been there a hundred times before. Favorites whenever I'm in town: -corn beef hash -chorizo and eggs -ginger beef -BLT -sweet & sour pork Small-town neighborhood favorite and I wouldn't have it any other way. :) read more

Hole in the wall with good hospitality and food. Comfortable. Glad they made it through the pandemic. Support your small mom and pops shop.

When you first walk in, the waitresses were welcoming and acknowledge you right away. The food came really fast and the prices are very reasonable! We only paid $21 for two meals! Definitely coming back for tasty food and great customer service. read more

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Ham and egg breakfast or waffle combo is a great value. This is a place that is a lot more than the sum of its parts so if you want a good breakfast keep it local and visit Sams for quality food and Miracle Mile Charm. read more

If you're in the mood for some homemade cooking then this is the spot to visit. I'm not going to pretend it's my first time coming here because it's been off the miracle mile forever and I do go out to eat. The prices are decent. The food is all homemade so any item you choose, can't lose. I have tried a lot of the their items. Good service and always full on weekends but a comfortable place to go. read more

Sam's Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

Was exploring the Miracle Mile. Took a look at 2 Triple D locations - Gian's and Midtown Cafe - but decided to pass on them. Found Sam's by accident and an glad I did Nothing special about Sam's in terms of the quality of the food but it's typical of the Chinese American eateries that I grew up with in SF, some of which still exist. It brought back fond memories. On this occasion, I just opted for their ham & egg special for $6.50 - 2 eggs, a 2 oz piece of ham and sn English muffin plus coffee $10 including tax & tip which was fine. There are some Hawaiian inspired dishes like "wieners" ("hot dogs) over rice and spam and eggs on the menu which were intriguing. The restaurant has been open 20 years. Lots of regulars frequent the place snd the owners Sam & Mei Owyang seem to know them all by name. In any event, I consider Sam's a hidden gem. Nothing fancy about it. Just good basic American food (w/the option of some Chinese) offered at a fair price in a comfortable setting. If that's all you need, give it a try. Update: Went back about a week later for lunch to try some of their Chinese food. The Chinese menu was pretty undistinguished but they had some "see yup pai gwat" (salted black beans and pork spare ribs) and, when I asked before, they said they'd included shrimp in their won ton filling which is unusual for Americanized Chinese restaurants. Well, these dishes were pretty disappointing. The pai gwat had some salted black beans in them but it came in a thick sauce w/a lot of onions, carrots and some green peppers which is not Chinese; purely an American adaptation. Also, the won ton filling did NOT contain any shrimp; if it did, it would not have been so dense and unappealing. The broth just tasted like canned chicken broth (not pork based as are most Chinese soups) and contained a bunch of cabbage and carrots; also not very Chinese. So, while Sam's seems like a good bet for breakfast, I'd avoid the Chinese food and stick w/the burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Still a fan of Sam's in this respect. read more

Came in and was greeted immediately. I sat at the counter. Had some eggs, bacon, toast and potatoes. Beat breakfast I had in a very long time. Reminds me of when my grandfather used to cook breakfast for me, the taste was almost identical. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a good breakfast. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Also this place has that good ol diner feel to it. read more

I love this place. The owner and workers are so nice to me every time I walked in! This is my go to spot for breakfast/brunch. They serve American breakfast as well as Chinese. I typically get the chicken fried rice with egg and bacon on top with toast on the side. I love supporting local businesses like this one! They have great customer service and authentic food that feels homemade. read more

I've known Sam and Mei for a very long time. They treat me like they're own son. I love the BBQ Pork and the Fried Chicken. The Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger is also very good read more

Simple delicious food. Very friendly staff. Even the customers were engaging and friendly.

I had breakfast at Sam's this morning and it was off the hook! The server, Shaman, was very cordial and the environment was warm and friendly. I definitely will be back! read more

We had a great breakfast Sunday here. Service was great! Food is very home cooked. My husband had the pancakes, which he loved. I had a vegetarian omelet, which was good. Want to go back and try the Chinese food. read more

This place is such a gem! I was.looking for a place to eat with some family that wasn't too long of a wait on Sunday. This place is amazing. Quick and friendly service. Everyone there makes you feel like family. The food was very excellent. I would come here everyday if I could. My new favorite restaurant! read more

Chinese food and American food. Breakfast served all day. Good for those wanting to do portions ... or not. Array of choices. Good location and food presentation. Hospitality excellent. read more

Sam's Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

Don't do it. This place isn't clean, it's completely wore out, falling apart, and the food is terrible. Not organized. I don't think they take pride in their business. read more

This was our very first dining experience as recently moving to Stockton. Sam's didn't disappoint. They are always busy but all the staff still manage to be extremely patient and nice once you are seated. The food is great. My favorite are the waffles! Yum! Prices are extremely fair. Our new favorite spot. read more

Three terrible breakfasts! Eggs Benedict was completely bland and they used thin deli ham instead of a nice quality slice. Our friend's dip sandwich was thick and tough as well as no flavor. The waitress spent our entire time speaking Vietnamese VERY LOUDLY to someone at the counter . We could barely talk to each other. Terrible food, atmosphere was uncomfortable. We will never go back read more

One star for the actual waffle and the second star for their bacon (thick and crispy). Look I'm well aware that the combination of fats, carbs, and simple sugars are a health disaster. I went to this place thinking it was one of those places deep in Stockton offering a taste of the city. What I discovered was it's a heart attack waiting to explode. They place margarine on the waffle , not simple real butter. Margarine is artery clogging trans fat. You don't need to be on any diet to know it's health enemy #1. They have no idea what oil they use to fry their food just that the container reads for deep frying . So needless to say stay away. Funny part is they served me a fried egg that was raw on the inside gross . read more

quaint, small, and exquisitely CHEAP (in a good way of course) you can't beat a husband and wife team-Sam and Mrs. Sam serving up a perfect combination of far east Chinese meets Any town, USA 1950's diner food. of course they go hand in hand. duh. We have been once for breakfast on a Sunday (why Chucks is closed on Sundays I will never understand...) and once for a good old grease ball Chinese food dinner. While I am partial to a good diner breakfast, their Chinese food isn't half bad either..and the fact that *the* Sam of Sam's cafe serves it right up himself is just icing on that small town diner feel cake. Great for take out too. Just be warned- breakfast on the weekend here can be a wait (but i love that Sam brings in all the reinforcements- looks like his kids and grandkids are all there to lend a hand.) We'll be back for breakfast! read more

Great breakfast at a fun little diner. I loved the red vinyl booths and the atmosphere in general. I had the chicken fried steak plate for something like $6. I got mine with eggs over easy, country potatoes, and a biscuit and gravy (all included with the plate!) The chicken fried steak was hearty and a bit peppery, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the biscuit was perfectly fluffy, and I'm always a sucker for country gravy. The staff was very nice too - it seemed very well-run. I'm definitely coming back here for more. read more

The honey and I went for a late lunch as he had major nostalgia pangs for wieners and rice (please restrain yourself from inserting obvious joke here). The interior looks like a throwback to the 1970s, sort of like the intersection of Mel's Diner meets Chinatown kitsch. It looks worn (bordering on dingy) but that's probably part of the charm. Cheap eats and quick, pleasant, personalized service is what you'll get here. His wieners and rice came with gravy and he almost had a fit. Mrs. Sam came over and he expressed his displeasure as he wanted a plain ol' plate without the trimmings. Without batting an eyelash, she went ahead and got him what he wanted. He was happy. I had a chicken/veggie/rice plate that was quite bland but I did ask for no salt. It hit the spot. I don't know if we'd go out of our way to eat here, but for a cheap alternative on Miracle Mile...go to Sam's. read more

Dudes and Dudettes, So not long ago we ate at a very posh white tablecloth breakfast restaurant in NYC just off Times Square, sure it had ambiance, but I am here to tell you that it had nothing over modest Sam's delicious breakfast. Keep this place in your hearts and minds. Great breakfast and even better service. read more

Came on a busy Sunday morning, the people that came in after us apparently called in and the people behind us were seated first... The girl that welcomed us was extremely friendly and talked really fast and kept explaining why we weren't seated after seating 2 other parties, the place was clean and a bit small but it wasn't unpleasant. We stood there waiting for quite some time and the server kept apologizing for the wait. BF and I decided to order to go and spent the wait time walking to empresso's for coffee. Came back with just as much people waiting as before, paid, and got our food. FOOD: -french toast combo with bacon and eggs over easy ---french toast was meh. I've had better, this was a bit too eggy ---bacon was PERFECTION (when is bacon not) ---eggs were eggs -eggs and slice of ham ---ham was perfect ---potatoes were gross in my opinion. I expected them to be flavorful and crunchy but they were soggy and flavorless. you get what you pay for here, make similar or exceeded quality food at home without the tight space read more

I'll order Mickey Mouse pancakes and hotdogs in my eggs. Can I also get an order of chow mein? Sit on the street's edge and watch people and cars saunter by. A cup of coffee, again and again, I'll never see the bottom of this Garfield mug. Sam's Caf is a greasy spoon. I have never had the Chinese food there, only breakfast. It is really popular and can be packed in the late morning (9am+, especially after church). Friendly service that hustles, you feel taken care of. The restaurant is small, so when it is flying, you can be in and out under a half an hour. Sam actually is the cook, and he knows how to make an American breakfast. The portions aren't monstrosities, and the pancakes do come in the shape Mickey Mouse, which made me smile the first time I had pancakes. The prices are reasonable and given the comparison to Denny's I would say Sam's is better, minus the fact it's not open 24 hours a day, Denny's trumps Sam's there. Also it is on the Miracle Mile, so afterwards you can go do some shopping and digest your food. read more

I've finally decided to come to this place after driving past it for years. On the outside it looked like any other cafe, but I was really craving for some breakfast. I must say that this place is very underrated. I ordered the corn beef hash to go, and it was only $6.75 and the portions are above average. Not only was it cheap but it was really tasty. One of the better corn beef hashes I've had. Also their biscuits and gravy has bits of bacon in the gravy I think, which also gave it a nice touch. When I came in to pay for my food, I was greeted by a very friendly staff, and the decor was like a small, quaint diner. In all, I would definitely come here again. It's just too bad that I didn't try this place any sooner. If you want cheap, tasty, and best bang for your buck breakfast, please try Sam's Cafe. read more

Sam's Cafe - Corn Beef Hash for $6.75 - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California