Jim's Coffee Shop
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RestaurantsTraditional American
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Jim's Coffee Shop is the hub of Alameda breakfast fare and is the place to go for weekend breakfast. This American style diner is family owned and their staff is their extended family, so you get the home environment experience of a large diner out of the 40's with delicious food selections. The walls tell the history of this establishment as well as local & pop culture. Native Alamedians strongly suggest you stop in for Jim's Coffee Shop's Chili Verde Omelet, pork chops and sandwiches. Also don't leave until you try some of the perfectly seasoned homemade chicken sausage with crisp hash browns & prefect over easy eggs.
Jim's Coffee Shop has a clam chowder night every Friday and features its house made clam chowder. Come experience Jim's Coffee Shop for yourself the food that native Alamedians have been enjoying for over 40 years.
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Top Sentiments among Jim's Coffee Shop Reviewers
Good menu selection
Good nothing tastes
Tasty banana bread french toast
Good waffles
Good egg dishes
Good burgers
Ultimate Eggs Benedict
Recommend Chili Verde Omelet
Quick american style dinner
Like browns
Customer Reviews (20 reviews)
Jan H.
on Judys Book Jan 03, 2011My friends and I usually make a stop here in the before going shopping on Saturdays. Its a very friendly place. I never had the dinner menu so I cant comment on that but lunch and breakfast were both very good! I usually... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2009This is a great place to eat if you partied all night and need something to get you over the next day jitters. Their food is a bit greasy... (more)
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on Citysearch Dec 25, 2008This place just welcomes you in. I love their breakfast but also enjoy the occasional dinner. The very reasonable prices also help It tends ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008While staying with family a trip to Jim's coffee shop for breakfast is a must. This shop is a real gem! The food is great and you can speci... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 15, 2008Jim's s a pretty good restaurant. The food is always good. A really good place to go for lunch. It says coffee shop, but they have really... (more)
Ellatha
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2008Ive been to lots of restuarants in the bay are and none compare to huge proportions of quality food put on one plate for such a low price. This b l o w s any other breakfast place out of the water. Definatly the best place... (more)
cocol100
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2006Jims seems to be the hub of Alameda breakfast fare. It's the place to go for weekend breakfast...and I know why. The food is great! Yeah, it can be crowded, and you'll have to wait on weekends to get in (usually no more... (more)
m_violet
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2006The food is fresh and real, the portions are enormous (I'm serious, the pork chops and eggs were 3 eggs and two huge chops!), the menu extensive. I've had better hotcakes but this is nice, solid, breakfast... (more)
z a.
on Judys Book Jul 05, 2006We went to Jim's for breakfast the day after St. Patrick's Day. They were serving a special of corned beef hash and eggs. I ordered it thinking that when such an item is offered as a special at the time of year that corned... (more)
Inafets O.
on Judys Book Apr 13, 2006An Alameda institution, Jim's recently expanded and now the famous weekend lines are shorter. This is a true short-order restaurant. Locals mix with tourists over everything from waffles to beef dip sandwiches.... (more)
squidink
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2005Jim's is the place to go for breakfast in Alameda. Period. The place is crazy busy all of the time, which lets you know how satisfying the food is. There is free coffee outside on the weekends for those who have to wait.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2005My friends have been telling me about this great place for breakfast, Jims Coffee Shop in Alameda. I wasnt the least disappointed after I f... (more)
Jimmy C.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2005I started going to Jim's Coffee Shop because I heard a lot of great things about it. I have been going there quite a few times ever since. Not only does this restaurant serve large, generously sized breakfast plates,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005Jim's is packed every weekend morning with a line spilling out into the street for the right reason! Their food is excellent. I always choo... (more)
gelid
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2005Jim's serves up traditional American breakfasts in an equally traditional environment. Styled like a diner, Jim's conjures up both nostalgic feelings and hunger from the smells wafting out of the kitchen.... (more)
jezzka
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2005The food is average, sometimes a bit greasy, atmosphere is loud, voice seems to echo in the restuarant. Not a place to have a leisurely breakfast, too loud and frantic bustling of the waiters rushing about.... (more)
atmbear
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2004Great, simple food, best breakfast around right down to the homemade sausages. Not great if you are watching your waistline, but perfect comfort food when you need it. (more)
oj
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2003Simple, old-school food and ambiance; a real throwback. Huge portions. Don't expect to find real maple syrup, fresh herbs or artisan cheeses. Decidedly not gourmet, but good nonetheless in its own way (but skip the... (more)
Recent Comments
Great food and great service.
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Dave Rowe, Feb 08, 2010
Dave Rowe, Feb 08, 2010
Great food and great service.
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Dave Rowe, Feb 08, 2010
Dave Rowe, Feb 08, 2010
I thoroughly eating at Jim's. The servers are friendly and courteous and provide...
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Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010
Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010
I thoroughly eating at Jim's. The servers are friendly and courteous and provide...
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Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010
Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010
I thoroughly eating at Jim's. The servers are friendly and courteous and provide...
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Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010
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Carl Anderson, Jun 18, 2010