Jim's Diner offers a consistently enjoyable experience with great food, excellent service, and the ultimate diner ambience. The California scramble, California Benedict, and corned beef hash were all delicious, accompanied by decent house coffee. Service was attentive, and our order arrived accurately within 15 minutes. For those craving a classic diner experience, Jim's is the place to be.
Barbara Hartman
Great food. Very large portions, delicious to eat, pretty presentation. I know food doesn't have to be pretty, but it makes me happy when it is. Place was almost empty on a Monday morning, but we got there right as they opened. I will definitely go to this place again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meat Lovers Omelette
Syd Smith
Cool place! I had chili fries and a sandwich and it was so good. The serving of chili fries is huge and the chili is delicious. Also, the servers are really nice! I usually expect servers and other staff to be sort of neutral but polite. I would give this place a sixth star for just how nice the staff is. They all just seemed genuinely happy and kind, no hint of impatience or anything. And it was the end of the open hours when I went (around 2:30) so the staff could have easily been more focused on cleaning up at the end of their shift. I'm definitely going again to try more things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Gnome Chomsky
Best breakfast spot in alameda hands down. Now that Shang Tao and Pamela Price have killed businesses being able to operate on Haggenberger Road (Dennys, Black Bear, In and Out, Raising Canes), this is by far the best find I’ve encountered near Oakland International Airport. There’s a massive parking lot in the back along with a rear entrance door.It’s clear the servers and manager enjoys working here and takes pride in their work. The food was really legit and the price to value off the charts. Everything about this spot is ‘stuck in time’ in the best possible way. Highly recommended you stop by if you’re needing to load up on calories early on in your day. Cheers! Will def be backs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
simon chapman
Mid morning Thursday was a little quiet. Great crab cake benedict.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mahasin Abdullah
Came here on Lincoln birthday holiday with my work manager and team for breakfast before the start of our MUDA Day. I ordered the chicken apple sausages with 3 sunny side eggs (with whites completely cooked) and a side of grits and sourdough toast. The sunny side up eggs were perfect, and the chicken apple sausages (2) were pretty large, which was nice! The grits weren't seasoned, but I'm assuming they weren't, so that they can be seasoned by the customers' preference at the table. I prefer my grits to be savory, so I did my best to load it up with butter salt & pepper, but still came out tasting alright.... Overall, the meal wasn't bad, and the staff was cool/polite, and the serve was great! I would definitely go back. They have a pretty good-looking menu with lots of options!!Vegetarian options: If coming for breakfast: Plenty of egg scrambles and omelets, pancakes/ waffles/French toast, and potatoe sides (hash browns or country style potatoes). Toast, grits, and fruit options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin Minney
Corned Beef Hash is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
margaret tan
All day breakfast n lunch. Lots of food choices. Friendly, quick service. Portion sized is huge. Good place to
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jaenne Meiers
Good comfort food. Their breakfast burrito was so big, I had to bring half of it home! It took up all of the room on the plate. It was delicious, even as leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns or Home Fries, Waffle, Steak
Bonnie and Steve Steinhoff
Jim's is one of the best places to eat not only in Alameda but in East Bay. Waitresses here are friendly and meet any and all food requests. Your coffee is never cold nor is your food. Tiara, Sarah, Alex, and Breanna are the best. So for best food and service -- recommend Jim's on Lincoln in Alameda. Make 2024 your best year by eating at Jim's.
Stopped here for some coffee and dessert. Everyone was very nice and accommodating but the pie and coffee we tried weren't my favorite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Shamaya Shawante Coats
Nice portions & fairly quick service
Alyssa Scharf
Stopped here totally randomly when i found myself with an hour to kill while in Alameda, and I am so glad I did!! Food and service were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend!Dietary restrictions: Keto/Low carb / high protein
Jim's Diner offers a consistently enjoyable experience with great food, excellent service, and the ultimate diner ambience. The California scramble, California Benedict, and corned beef hash were all delicious, accompanied by decent house coffee. Service was attentive, and our order arrived accurately within 15 minutes. For those craving a classic diner experience, Jim's is the place to be.
Great food. Very large portions, delicious to eat, pretty presentation. I know food doesn't have to be pretty, but it makes me happy when it is. Place was almost empty on a Monday morning, but we got there right as they opened. I will definitely go to this place again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meat Lovers Omelette
Cool place! I had chili fries and a sandwich and it was so good. The serving of chili fries is huge and the chili is delicious. Also, the servers are really nice! I usually expect servers and other staff to be sort of neutral but polite. I would give this place a sixth star for just how nice the staff is. They all just seemed genuinely happy and kind, no hint of impatience or anything. And it was the end of the open hours when I went (around 2:30) so the staff could have easily been more focused on cleaning up at the end of their shift. I'm definitely going again to try more things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Best breakfast spot in alameda hands down. Now that Shang Tao and Pamela Price have killed businesses being able to operate on Haggenberger Road (Dennys, Black Bear, In and Out, Raising Canes), this is by far the best find I’ve encountered near Oakland International Airport. There’s a massive parking lot in the back along with a rear entrance door.It’s clear the servers and manager enjoys working here and takes pride in their work. The food was really legit and the price to value off the charts. Everything about this spot is ‘stuck in time’ in the best possible way. Highly recommended you stop by if you’re needing to load up on calories early on in your day. Cheers! Will def be backs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mid morning Thursday was a little quiet. Great crab cake benedict.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Came here on Lincoln birthday holiday with my work manager and team for breakfast before the start of our MUDA Day. I ordered the chicken apple sausages with 3 sunny side eggs (with whites completely cooked) and a side of grits and sourdough toast. The sunny side up eggs were perfect, and the chicken apple sausages (2) were pretty large, which was nice! The grits weren't seasoned, but I'm assuming they weren't, so that they can be seasoned by the customers' preference at the table. I prefer my grits to be savory, so I did my best to load it up with butter salt & pepper, but still came out tasting alright.... Overall, the meal wasn't bad, and the staff was cool/polite, and the serve was great! I would definitely go back. They have a pretty good-looking menu with lots of options!!Vegetarian options: If coming for breakfast: Plenty of egg scrambles and omelets, pancakes/ waffles/French toast, and potatoe sides (hash browns or country style potatoes). Toast, grits, and fruit options.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Corned Beef Hash is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
All day breakfast n lunch. Lots of food choices. Friendly, quick service. Portion sized is huge. Good place to
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good comfort food. Their breakfast burrito was so big, I had to bring half of it home! It took up all of the room on the plate. It was delicious, even as leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns or Home Fries, Waffle, Steak
Jim's is one of the best places to eat not only in Alameda but in East Bay. Waitresses here are friendly and meet any and all food requests. Your coffee is never cold nor is your food. Tiara, Sarah, Alex, and Breanna are the best. So for best food and service -- recommend Jim's on Lincoln in Alameda. Make 2024 your best year by eating at Jim's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Stopped here for some coffee and dessert. Everyone was very nice and accommodating but the pie and coffee we tried weren't my favorite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice portions & fairly quick service
Stopped here totally randomly when i found myself with an hour to kill while in Alameda, and I am so glad I did!! Food and service were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend!Dietary restrictions: Keto/Low carb / high protein
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local diner. Top 3 in Alameda for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best small town big coffee shop in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4