Cute outdoor seating with some of the best pancakes I’ve had in a LONG time. Food is delicious and nice size portions. They don’t take reservations so expect to wait for seating. It’s a busy place and it’s easy to understand why
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Balzano
Great breakfast food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alexis Mazzoli
Went for my birthday breakfast and loved everything about it.
Make reservations at the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
1) poor service, waitress didn’t take a guests order from my table and she had to speak up to put in her order as the waitress attempted to leave with our incomplete table order 2) hot chocolate was quite literally just Swiss hot chocolate packets. Underwhelming and disappointing 3) incredibly small beverage servings. Ex. Cup of OJ was literally just 3 sips. Absolute rip off. 4) they charge for every small exclusive condiment. Ex. One tiny container of syrup was an extra charge. 5) why is this establishment called a log cabin when 90% of the customers are seated outdoors? 6) water and condiments are self serve so why is there a service charge? 7) self claims to be Albany’s finest establishment. This experience has given me a personal vendetta against Albany. 8) Reuben was too sour and had an excessive amount of mustard. 9) under seasoned potatoes were served.
pancakes were yummy. That’s really it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Chaz Bennett
Hada.great meal tell them you want the home fries cooked extra crispy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan Edge
The pancakes, specifically the cornmeal pancakes, are the best that I have had in the Bay Area. The service was attentive and welcoming. This has become a staple of my visits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivek Illninio
There is usually a line outside, but I am not sure what the fuss is all about. We ordered several different things, none of them were to my liking, even the pancakes I make at home were better than theirs, the chilaquiles were terrible. Even the coffee was not good...perhaps the best thing we ordered was the hot chocolate.
Not much service, so to speak.
Now for the good, the ambiance of the place was great, the garden quaint, and the place was lively and drew an eclectic crowd. It is cold and pet friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Christopher Altman
This place used to be really cool. Ive been coming for 20 years. While ago they decided that they didn't want wait staff to serve coffee and creamer anymore. You're now expected to get up and get your own. The best part about going to eat out for breakfast is having somebody fill your coffee cup. What else am I tipping for? The change was probably to help the wait staff get to more people so that more people could enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Some of the waitstaff are nice, but some are mean and shallow.
The Food has always been just okay. I come for the back patio where I can bring my dog. But this time around i made the mistake of allowing my dog to lick my Cobb salad plate clean. The waitress said that she would have to throw the bowl away. And she did. I could hear it being tossed in the trash. She said it was in the recycling. I didn't know ceramic was recycled. I think I embarrassed myself a little bit by saying it was ridiculous. But no matter I'm not going to come back here again.
I hope you all enjoy the patio and I hope you don't mind getting up every time you want a fresh cup of coffee. But after 20 years I'll be brunching somewhere else. Bye Sam's. Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
John Luttrell
Outside seating available, staff was awesome! Not sure about indoor seating availability.
It's a patio behind the original building. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hank Friedman
I’ve now visited this restaurant many times and my friends and I had truly excellent food. So as long as you don’t mind the waiting in line on occasion, You’ll really enjoy yourself. I love their trout and eggs plate, the beet salad, and their home baked goods like scones are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra Goldentyer
I love this neighborhood spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Jennings
This morning—Father’s Day—I had been looking forward all week to a special breakfast at Log Cabin with my family. I arrived first and put our name on the wait list, knowing my wife and son were just a block away and walking toward me.
As I saw them walking from the corner, the host called my name. I explained that my family was walking our way and that I coudl see them and that I would be ordering and paying for all of us, but I was told the entire party had to be present before being seated. While I stood there watching my family cross the street, the staff seated about 3 parties of people (9 total) who had arrived after me.
By the time my wife and son arrived—less than a minute later—we were told the restaurant was now full, and we’d have to wait another 15–20 minutes or until someone left. Frustrated, upset and disappointed, we ended up leaving.
I understand policies exist for a reason, but there should be some basic flexibility—especially when the guest is standing right there, the rest of the party visibly approaching, and the day holds such personal significance. Instead of enjoying a nice breakfast out, I made breakfast at home while still trying to shake the frustration.
Solid food
Lively atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cute outdoor seating with some of the best pancakes I’ve had in a LONG time. Food is delicious and nice size portions. They don’t take reservations so expect to wait for seating. It’s a busy place and it’s easy to understand why
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great breakfast food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Went for my birthday breakfast and loved everything about it.
Make reservations at the door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1) poor service, waitress didn’t take a guests order from my table and she had to speak up to put in her order as the waitress attempted to leave with our incomplete table order
2) hot chocolate was quite literally just Swiss hot chocolate packets. Underwhelming and disappointing
3) incredibly small beverage servings. Ex. Cup of OJ was literally just 3 sips. Absolute rip off.
4) they charge for every small exclusive condiment. Ex. One tiny container of syrup was an extra charge.
5) why is this establishment called a log cabin when 90% of the customers are seated outdoors?
6) water and condiments are self serve so why is there a service charge?
7) self claims to be Albany’s finest establishment. This experience has given me a personal vendetta against Albany.
8) Reuben was too sour and had an excessive amount of mustard.
9) under seasoned potatoes were served.
pancakes were yummy. That’s really it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Hada.great meal tell them you want the home fries cooked extra crispy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The pancakes, specifically the cornmeal pancakes, are the best that I have had in the Bay Area. The service was attentive and welcoming. This has become a staple of my visits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There is usually a line outside, but I am not sure what the fuss is all about. We ordered several different things, none of them were to my liking, even the pancakes I make at home were better than theirs, the chilaquiles were terrible. Even the coffee was not good...perhaps the best thing we ordered was the hot chocolate.
Not much service, so to speak.
Now for the good, the ambiance of the place was great, the garden quaint, and the place was lively and drew an eclectic crowd. It is cold and pet friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
This place used to be really cool. Ive been coming for 20 years. While ago they decided that they didn't want wait staff to serve coffee and creamer anymore. You're now expected to get up and get your own. The best part about going to eat out for breakfast is having somebody fill your coffee cup. What else am I tipping for? The change was probably to help the wait staff get to more people so that more people could enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Some of the waitstaff are nice, but some are mean and shallow.
The Food has always been just okay. I come for the back patio where I can bring my dog. But this time around i made the mistake of allowing my dog to lick my Cobb salad plate clean. The waitress said that she would have to throw the bowl away. And she did. I could hear it being tossed in the trash. She said it was in the recycling. I didn't know ceramic was recycled. I think I embarrassed myself a little bit by saying it was ridiculous. But no matter I'm not going to come back here again.
I hope you all enjoy the patio and I hope you don't mind getting up every time you want a fresh cup of coffee. But after 20 years I'll be brunching somewhere else. Bye Sam's. Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Outside seating available, staff was awesome! Not sure about indoor seating availability.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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It's a patio behind the original building. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’ve now visited this restaurant many times and my friends and I had truly excellent food. So as long as you don’t mind the waiting in line on occasion, You’ll really enjoy yourself. I love their trout and eggs plate, the beet salad, and their home baked goods like scones are excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this neighborhood spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This morning—Father’s Day—I had been looking forward all week to a special breakfast at Log Cabin with my family. I arrived first and put our name on the wait list, knowing my wife and son were just a block away and walking toward me.
As I saw them walking from the corner, the host called my name. I explained that my family was walking our way and that I coudl see them and that I would be ordering and paying for all of us, but I was told the entire party had to be present before being seated. While I stood there watching my family cross the street, the staff seated about 3 parties of people (9 total) who had arrived after me.
By the time my wife and son arrived—less than a minute later—we were told the restaurant was now full, and we’d have to wait another 15–20 minutes or until someone left. Frustrated, upset and disappointed, we ended up leaving.
I understand policies exist for a reason, but there should be some basic flexibility—especially when the guest is standing right there, the rest of the party visibly approaching, and the day holds such personal significance. Instead of enjoying a nice breakfast out, I made breakfast at home while still trying to shake the frustration.
Not the best way to start Father’s Day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sam's always hits the spot. Try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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