This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Houston area. I had the Gyro Omelette with Feta. Incredible! The feta really completed it. I also got the hashbrown instead of grits. I'm glad i did because the hashbrowns were excellent. The crispiness made it excellent. Some parts were fried to a wonderful crunchiness. Great texture. It came with salsa too which at first i wasn't sure what to do with it. I didn't want it to affect the Greek flavor. So I ate the salsa with the hashbrowns and BOOM that salsa is really good. I also got the biscuit instead of toast. Ginormous biscuit! Some people said it was dry but mine was perfect. Now I would normally give 4 stars for a good meal and 5 for something unique or extrodinary. The kielbasa is why it got the 5th star! So good! I actually wanted the porkchop but they do not offer it as a side to the greek omelette. So I went with the kielbasa and wasn't disappointed! Service is outstanding! The servers actually may be another reason for the 5 stars. The place is incredibly busy in peak times and my server, who may be the daughter of the owner, still was extremely attentive and always smiling!! Love this place! The owner is a great guy and helps make sure everyone is seated. PLEASE be patient. This is very popular place and does get crowded so you may have to wait a little. Its worth it!! Prices are very reasonable too! Im definitely going back! Nextime for the porkchops! read more

Skipper's - Greek Omelette w Fete, hashbrowns, biscuit, and the side order of kielbasa! Everything on the plate was outstanding!! - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Busy place but worth the wait. We go for breakfast and it is always wonderful. The people are friendly and care about the community.

Great breakfast food! Love the family atmosphere for all the sailors!Never have to wait very long before my food is there, best tasting breakfast food around! read more

Best breakfast place in the Kemah/Clear Lake/Seabrook area. Friendly atmosphere and great food! It is my go to spot for breakfast when I am in area. read more

The food is not good at all. The biscuits were so hard and dry that it could have been used for a medieval weapon. I ordered the corn beef hash and it was straight out of the can. We have tried 3 times because I really wanted to this place to be food because it is very close to my house. read more

This place was suggested to me for the breakfast but, it was not that good. The pancakes was mediocre so was the waffle.

Family owned place in quaint little clear lake shores tx. Very busy on the weekends especially. Typically i go there with the fam on the weekends for a quick breakfast and also during the week before lunch. They were recently flooded by Harvey, built back and open again and just as good as ever. Like I mentioned, we usually dine there for breakfast. I particularly like the French toast, while pretty basic, has the right amount of bite or crunch, not soggy. Wait staff can be a little off sometimes when it's really busy, but I don't hold itagainst them. Dinner and lunch is always less crowded and there are some good items on the menu. Snapper has been consistently pretty good, but did once have a bad one (had it "to go", so not sure if that had anything to do with it). My wife loves their Greek salad. Hummus is good too. Overall, it's a staple in our house and go there at least a couple times a month. read more

We love the place , it's our go to spot for breakfast , service is outstanding and food is always good. Also huge fan of the owner, he stands for what he believes . P read more

Great food! Family owned and operated. Neat atmosphere. The gyro Greek salad is amazing!

Great place for breakfast. Consistently delicious is how I would decribe it in two words. This morning I had the steak and eggs, cooked to a perfect medium. Skippers is the perfect diner spot in Kemah, would not waste another penny on a chain like Ihop of Dennys while this place is around. read more

Skipper's - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

This was my first time eating here and I picked up some takeout for breakfast. I simply called and placed my order and the food was ready when I arrived (about a 15 min drive). The service was quick and efficient and friendly. As far as the food goes, the Greek omelet I had with lamb and feta was a unique dish that I had never had before and I enjoyed it. Also the grits were done well and had a good flavor. The corn beef hash was a little on the salty side but I still liked it. The other items that I tried and wasn't a fan of was the potatoes, biscuit, and egg cheese and bacon omelet. The potatoes were tasteless and the biscuit was huge but not the was I like mine done. This one was very floury and I prefer buttery and a little more toasty. The omelet was just basic and something you could make at home, but better probably. All in all I would come back but just not order the items I said I didn't care for. I would also be interested in trying the other non-breakfast items. read more

Nice quiet good for kids. Alot of food for your money. Good service and made to order food, very fresh.

I used to come quite regularly 12 to 25 years ago when I lived down the street. I don't come this way very seldom. I decided to stop here today. Had the Chicken and Dumplings which was very good. Could not finish them. Plate so big. But the calamari, let's just say I usually always order calamari when on the menu. I have never had a bad batch till today. I sorry but they tasted terrible. I won't ever order them from here again. But there are other things on the menu read more

Soupy bland grits, bland somewhat dry biscuits, hole in the wall decor, at average prices. I've had much better grits at Waffle House. And although the size of the biscuits are impressive, the flavor and moistness were not. I hope they hire better cooks or reduce their prices to match the low quality food. read more

Our son brought us here for breakfast a few years ago. We brought the grands down this weekend for a NASA/Kemah Boardwalk trip and decided to try it again. It's a good cafe style spot, not fancy but the food is great. Service was very good, friendly, patient with small children. It got us out of the fray of the boardwalk crowds but was close enough that we could get back to fun activities. read more

Just had an excellent 1st time visit for breakfast! I had the veggie omelet with cheese, potatoes crispy, and the most fluffiest biscuit ever! Husband had bacon, egg, and cheese taquitos which were yummy! Can't wait to come back for lunch or dinner and try the Gyro! Service was excellent- thank you Russell! Parking lot was busy, but it's larger inside than looks so didn't even have to wait for table at 11am on Saturday! read more

The waitress was very sweet. And coffee was good. Being my first time, I asked the waitress her opinion on the roast beef Poboy-- and was it homemade. Now my opinion on homemade is--a roast cooked for hours simmering in its sauces till done in its own mouthwatering gravy. Well-- she stated it was homemade but always dry. I asked if she thought the open faced roast beef would be good. Yes she stated- much better. Well that arrived with fries. She wasn't kidding!! That was not my idea of homemade roast beef. This was dried completely cut sliced roast beef like that found in the deli meat section in your local grocery. With each Agonizing bite I had to wash it down with my coffee and my glass of water. I could only consume perhaps 1/4 of this sandwich and could not dry swallow another bite! The fries, however, were hot and great. The waitress returned and asked "too dry for ya"? Yes I stated -- could not hard swallow any more. So needless to say my first visit was not impressive. I may get enough courage to once again try them out. But definitely no part of the roast beef. Sure wish it were prepared the ole fashioned way. Especially since this establishment seems to have played a part as a gathering place for locals for years. Really neat place, has a great mom and pop feel. I hear they are better known for breakfast. Perhaps that's what I'll try next time. read more

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This place is a bit chaotic and attracts all sorts of people which makes for a lively atmosphere. I've come here twice and never been very happy with the food, but it's not a bad price and I like the charm, so I'm sure I'll be back. The servers are friendly and moving around quickly- we were here during the Sunday brunch rush. I wouldn't recommend the egg sandwich, and the "home fries" were more like hash browns. read more

Skipper's - Egg sandwich with sausage and home fries, not much flavor - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Decent breakfast food. Companions had sirloin and eggs and chicken fried steak. The sirloin was moist and the eggs were prepared as requested, over easy that wasn't too runny. I had the gyro platter. Meat was thinly cut and very flavorful. The Greek salad came with a tangy, oil based delicious dressing. I also received a yogurt based dipping sauce that had herbs and thinly sliced onions. It was very good. read more

We only had breakfast, but it was great. The pancakes are big and they tasted good! My favorite was the bacon. Cooked just the way I like it - crispy! read more

Surprisingly NOT GOOD. I was led to believe I was going to get a great breakfast for myself and family. Waffle: lukewarm and chewy Pancake: kinda tasteless Bacon: lukewarm Eggs: OK Bagel: make sure you have working teeth before attempting Home fries: OK Coffee: good Service: hit or miss Price: double what you would pay for equivalent food, quality, and service When we walked in, we got "the local stare," which is how the locals look at obvious out-of-towners because they don't know it's seat-yourself and there's no sign indicating as much. We found a table in the back that was half cleaned (but available), so I took the cleaning rag off of it and put it at a smaller table. Boy! The sideways look I got from one waitress (probably the one who half-cleaned the table) was something else! How dare I move her cleaning rag! Once we settled, old side-eye lingered over and didn't say anything. My dear wife said, "hello," which activated side-eye's manners and drink order-taking capabilities. She informed us that she would not be our server and that someone else would. Alternative server was really friendly. Best part of the whole experience was alternative server. She took our order, which came out fast enough but the food was kinda crap. See above. I think I'll hit up IHOP or Denny's next time. read more

I am always up for an out of the way place for a meal or two. Spending a day in Kemah, we stumbled on this breakfast place. We came late in the day on Sunday for Skipper's (1 pm), and the place was not terribly crowded. Honestly, the parking lot is bigger than the place, so if you time this wrong, you might be sitting for a while. We did not have that problem and were greeted by a series of friendly smiles and soon after hot coffee. The menu has some real variety but we were focused on breakfast so we both ordered omelets. Let's just say you won't leave hungry. Large portions, including two generous sides. The omelets came with salsa, and I asked for extra salsa, but when it came it was different from the original salsa (and not as good). The biscuits were a little dry, but still solid. All of that said, the meal was excellent. The service was great and I will definitely be back. read more

We love to stop in here on the weekends for breakfast and good hometown service! Coffee is pretty good too. I always enjoy their veggie omelets. Skippers is a small town favorite, so expect to wait a bit for a table on the weekends. read more

Skipper's - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Good place to eat, quick and easy. Breakfast is awesome. Matter,of fact im gonna have the chili, cheese and eggs now read more

Great staff. Great food, great service. I try something different every time. Still haven't made a bad choice!

Just had breakfast here. My mom and I both got the bacon and cheese omelette and wow it was so delicious. They certainly do not skimp on the bacon OR the cheese! Our waitress Tommie was sweet and attentive and the food came out quick. Can't ask for much more! read more

Skipper's - Bacon and cheese omelette, highly recommend! - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Great place for breakfast! The waffles are fresh and tasty. We were looking for a good breakfast place since our old place closed down. Skipper's Cafe is an excellent breakfast spot. We're actually going back tomorrow. This is our new go-to breakfast whenever when visit Kemah! read more

Really good breakfast. The biscuits are huge, the gravy was good. I could have skipped the bacon. It was crispy but not flavorful. My husband had the Gyro omelet with feta cheese. He loved it. The grits were also really good. Coffee was good. Expect to stand in line on the weekend. The place is small. read more

This place I've always known it is great for breakfast, however I was craving something different tonight and went there for the Greek entrees and was not disappointed. We drove around for 35 minutes before we had decided to stop here and glad we did. read more

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Not good at all. I ordered a Spanish omelet and thought fresh tomatoes, onions and peppers. What I got was an omelet filled with nasty salsa, like canned salsa not even fresh and 2 slices of American cheese on tip. Gross! My sons pancake was ok but sausage was undercooked and cheap. Will never go to this place again. 30 dollars wasted. read more

I had a procedure and so hadn't eaten anything solid for almost 40 hours. After being released from the hospital, my husband took me out to eat a late breakfast here. The service was quick, efficient and friendly. The food was simple breakfast food - I had a ham and cheese omelette with home fries and sourdough toast. It was good! I was disappointed that they don't carry Diet Dr. Pepper, but water with lemon is better for me anyway. My husband really liked his omelette and we left well satisfied. We definitely won't hesitate to return! read more

So, here's the thing..... While visiting my mother in League City, we frequented Skipper's for breakfast many a morning, Skipper's has recently reopened after the devastation from Hurricane Ike. Skipper's is a small family restaurant located a few minutes from The Kemah Strand, it has a comfortable easy going atmosphere, the wait staff treats every customer like family. Ontop of offering a fantastic American breakfast and lunch menu, they also have quite a few authentic Greek offerings. My mother is a fan of the spinach and feta omelet, which is high on flavor and texture. I was a fan of the vegetarian omelet which was stuffed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cheese, I topped it with sour cream and loads of salsa. The omelets are fluffy and filling, add a side of extra crispy home-style potatoes and toast, finish with a cup of their delish coffee and you are set for a day of exploring Kemah. read more

I've been coming to Skipper's since I was 8 years old. Growing up, it was my family's go-to place after spending the night on our boat. In the 20+ I've been eating here, NOTHING has changed. The menu is basically the exact same, and, even more shockingly, the waitstaff is too! Can't help but love the 'family' feeling when coming here. Now onto the food: I usually opt for a greek salad with gyro meat because the salad dressing is amazing and I'm not a huge breakfast person. That said, the breakfast plates are HUGE, and I always managed to sneak a few bites of my parents' hash browns because they're my favorite! read more

First and last visit... we never experienced such rude service in our lives. I ordered an omelot and asked for it "soft" and it came back brown *twice.* The waitress did not even apologize and blamed it on the cook. 2nd time it came back brown and she got angry that my mom also spoke up because she had stiff eggs and raw bacon. She just stormed off not even apologizing. Third time we had a different waitress that explained to us it was not the waitress' fault and she gave us all ugly looks when we spoke up about the poor food and service. We were not rude at all. She wrote the orders down wrong apparently or the cook simply can't cook... we even heard them talking about us and calling this all "ridiculous." We asked to speak to the owner/manager and he would not even come by. He doesn't care about costumers apparently. He took care of the meal, but wouldn't even come by to say 'sorry.' No one said sorry. I noticed another reviewer spoke of the brown stiff omelots and bad service... never come here for breakfast. You are MUCH better off eating at IHOP nearby... this is even worse than Denny's... We never were treated this horrible in our lives... all the positive reviews must be friends of the owner. read more

On first entry I was impressed. They weren't crowded but the service was slow. In an attempt to be healthy I ordered an egg-white veg omelette. No toast or biscuit. What arrived was a mess filled with some sort of caned sickening cheese. I was amazed. Not only was it completely unhealthy it was disgusting. I cant even explain how disgusting it was. I tried to doctor it with hot sauce. Nothing could save this. When I went to pay, the guy on the register informed me that they don't do the chip and pin process as it doesn't work in restaurants. Despite the fact its being used the world over he insisted it wasn't possible. When I explained I live in Ireland and the machine is portable and a server can walk around he said they will never get it as it wouldn't be safe. Idiot, the chip and pin service is the safest around. The staff where rude, uninformed and ignorant and just all in all a bad experience. I wont ever be back. I work too hard for my money to waste in on a rubbish product and rudeness If the food was good I could forgive the ignorant under educated guy on the register. read more

Skipper's - Digusting. - New American Near Me - Kemah, Texas

I've been here a few times on the weekends and it's ALWAYS PACKED. There's usually a line out the door, but we never have to wait more than 15 minutes or so before we're swept off to a table. BF adores this place. They have great bottomless coffee, service is quick, and they serve quirky Greek diner type breakfast items. I enjoy my visits here as well but there's definitely things that could be improved. The layout is uncomfortable! There's so many tables crammed in there to accommodate how busy they get. I get really claustrophobic and HOT squished up against strangers. We were sat up against the server station once and had servers wiping ice cubes and crumbs off of it onto our table. . . You can't substitute menu items which kind of limits your choices if you're trying to avoid carbs or have other dieting restrictions. *ahem* We love the flaming cheese and keftadakia (meatballs). The Greek appetizers and dishes are wonderful but can get expensive! This is a fun spot, if you have an avid breakfast lover with you it's sure to be a hit. read more

Homestyle breakfasts with huge portions. A local favorite. Bring your appetite and expect to go boxes. No regrets ever.

I went for dinner on a Thursday night. There are plenty of parking on the side of the café and in the back. We didn't see hostess around so we went ahead and seat our self. The service was excellent and prompt. While browsing the menu the server was able to explain the plates in detail of each of my questions.I ordered the Gyro Platter and it was really good with big portion of fries. However, and this is the reason of the rating. I heard a BIG, Loud, and disturbing sneeze from an employee inside the kitchen. Clearly this person was not covering her/his mouth. And I understand that sometimes we as human cannot afford missed days or don't even have sick days but it is common sense especially when working in the restaurant environment and preparing food. Luckily my food was outside when this happened. I went with hubby and a toddler and they do have high chair and booster seats. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. I want to try breakfast next time as I heard the variety is really good. read more

Best breakfast spot in town! Friendly, fast and reasonably priced. Don't let the crowd scare you away. They will get people in and out so you can enjoy breakfast all day. read more

Had an excellent breakfast here before proceeding on to Space Center Houston. Spinach omelet with feta, biscuit, gravy. All hot, tasty, and served promptly. Place seemed clean, had plenty of parking, at least on a Friday morning. Do be warned, if you sit near a TV, that they keep it on Faux Noise. And discuss it. Oh dear. Normally that would keep me out of a place, but the food was so good that next time I'll just stay far, far away from any TVs. read more