This place totally rocks. It’s a sleeper. Great food and friendly people. The egg salad, bacon, and cheese sandwich as well as the Reuben are amazing. The food tastes like the people who make it actually care.

The food was absolutely delicious, staff were very friendly, and we will definitely be back before our trip is over! A big thank you to our server!A must if you are in the area. They have outdoor seating as well. Thank you guys!!

This place is a classic. The fried chicken and huevos rancheros are great!

Extremely friendly staff. Lisa was great and even brought out treats for our dog!

Friendly people and basic menu. Don’t expect fine dining and extra frills, but it’s a solid local diner. We had good service and I wish I could give it 4.5 but the rating system is limited.

Always love breakfast. Their orange juice is the best. The cook takes pride in his job. Delicious hash!

Delicious, fair-priced, fast service. My waiter was Anthony but I saw the others working as diligently. Extensive outdoor seating.I had an omelette with goat cheese, spinach, bacon with excellent pico de gallo on the side, with potatoes (with onions and peppers atop---(They shouldnt charge a buck extra for that), and a well-buttered lightly toasted english muffin. Coffee was strong, hot, and they eagerly refilled.Its in a sleepy shopping area in Orinda Village but it was packed on a Saturday morning--the locals know.

All the classics at great prices with great vibes indoor and outdoor. Plus the best amazing chicken and waffles and fried chicken sandwich.

Excellent atmosphere, kind service and awesome benedicts!!

Super nice people, not so nice food. I got super scrambled egg with hash browns. I could only eat the hash browns. Scrambled eggs were kind of dry and tasteless.

Ive been a resident in Lamorinda area for over 30 years. My 3 kids grew up here. One thing we enjoyed the most was a traditionalbreakfast on weekends, weekdays, and anyday in the summer. Unfortunately, the only two remained is this one and Millies Kitchen in Lafayette.After changing hands a few times. I m surprised that the menu remains the same, the famous corn beef hash and waffle taste just like 20 years ago. The new staff is equally upbeat and friendly. Thank goodness for family diners that stay around and keep serving no nonsense American food among all the diet fads. I still visit weekly.

Good food, good service

You should take chicken fried steak off the menu if you dont have it. It says on Google you do, but the person who answered the phone said you didnt and was very short with me. Kept interrupting me when talking. Used to come to this place all the time, but I wont be anymore.

8/1/21The Super Scramble with chorizo, onions, mushrooms, spinach and cheese was great! The pancakes were pretty good too!They were following the health dept. recommendations for distancing indoors and masks which made us feel a little more comfortable eating indoors since the increased outdoor seating was full!6/11/21Nice to see them busy again with a wait list out the door on Sunday morning!I tried the Corned Beef Hash again today after 3 years. It came with 2 eggs and a short stack of pancakes. I was expecting a traditional style corned beef hash with diced potatoes, onions and bell peppers and evenly cooked, instead I was disappointed by the soggy center, over cooked on the outside hash brown shingle with varying sized bits of corned beef locked inside. Changing a time tested breakfast classic works if it is better, this was not!5/13/18Again, no waiting to be seated. I had the Corned Beef Hash, (about like the former half order) and its not as moist and tasty as the previous owners Corned Beef...4/15/18New owners, similar menu, similar open and close times.Some new items on the menu; Eggs Benedict-Ham really (Black Forest sandwich meat) or Bacon (should be called Canadian Bacon on the menu). Does not include fruit so, if you dont want the potatoes, kind of skimpy portion...Huevos Rancheros with chorizo; different than before, no tortillas with cheese! Instead, scrambled eggs with chorizo, 3 wimpy tortillas, cold and runny black beans. Food seems to sit on the pick up counter awhile and arent always delivered at the same time to the table as before... Growing pains?No waiting Saturday morning at 10, good for us but, not a good sign for the restaurant?

OK and friendly staff, but food is average

Huge portions! Delicious food. Came here for brunch. Had eggs and cornbeef hash. Well seasoned and flavorful. The staff is attentive and the setting is lively. We come here after a good run at the Lafayette trail (not sure what the name of the trail is).

As others have commented, the original long-term owners left some time ago and the ownership has changed more than once since. What was once a very popular neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch has declined to the point that we will not return. A reduced menu, the distraction of waiters chattering noisily in Chinese behind the counter, bits of paper and debris on the floor, loss of the pleasant vibe from long-term repeat customers: it simply is not the same. Chow in Lafayette, always a good choice, now simply the best. Sad. And Im sure that the great bookstore next door is suffering as a result too, another loss.

Very Yummy and vegetarian options also. Consistently good.

One of the very few remaining mom and pub place. Classic joint.

Super expensive, mediocre food. I spent $20 out the door for two eggs, potatoes, ham, toast, coffee and a small tomato juice from a can. The food wasnt bad, but $20 for breakfast? The waitress kept trying to upsell things like peppers and onions with the potatoes or fresh-squeezed juice. Coffee was bitter french roast from a drip machine priced at $2.75 per diner cup. The service was good but in my opinion this place is way too expensive for a cafe.

Quaint Cafe. Great egg salad sandwich. Friendly people.

We went for breakfast on a Wednesday afternoon. The service was good and the Food was so yummy!!! We had corn beef hash, 2 Sunnyside up eggs and a Light crispy waffle with real Maple syrup. The corn beef was made in house. Corn beef Hash add chunks of Tender moist corn beef and the potato was crispy. Really a perfect breakfast. Thats service was friendly. We had a enjoyable experience. And they serve breakfast all day. BAM, .

This long-time Orinda restaurant has new owners( within the last year). The food is consistently good and service is quick. Its down home cooking with lots of healthy choices in addition to their grilled cheese, Reuben sandwiches, amazing french fries. Their tuna fish salad is awesome and a great addition to a green salad for healthy, satisfying meal. Breakfast items are served until 11:30 a.m. check them out!

I walk in, was seated and ignored like I was invisible. No eye contact, no Ill be right with you until I got up to leave.Not my cup o tea...

Even with a recent ownership change, its still a great place for breakfast. The waffles are outstanding. Corned beef hash, still good. A little pricey and usually a small wait.

Sunday all-day breakfast is great at this place. First time we went we had significant wait at the table, but the next two times were pretty quick. Generous portions so beware and dont order too much! e.g. cinnamon toast in the picture.

This is the best breakfast place in Orinda. The egg breakfast is fabulous, I typically split the bacon and sausage and love the home style potatoes. Orders take a bit to come out of the kitchen but it definitely worth the wait

Classic small diner, great OJ, great service. Perfect for classic breakfast.

They have the freshest ingredients. Clean bathroom. The tastiest food. Never frozen. The staff always remember what I want when I go there. I get the same thing every time. 3 egg omelette with country taters and sour dough toast. Its my favorite but everything else I have tried is good too.

First time ever visiting California. I stop to get the oil and tires changed at Orinda Motors and I decide I am hungry. So, I walk over to this little cafe. Very nice customer service, food is very tasty, and the OJ is out of this world. That is saying a lot because I live in Florida 😁. Next time Im in the area, I would come back just for the orange juice.

My favorite place to get Cafe food in town, its tucked away in a shopping center. Classic diner type food, but you can get a good healthy salad or home made soup too. Kids love the milkshakes. Owners Snarky and Cathy are great, loyal staff is friendly.

These people know what theyre doing. Great service, great food, great vibe and immaculately clean. The corned beef hash is to die for.

Excellent food. which is well prepared and served, they use only the freshest ingredients. A terrific asset to our community and people travel in from the Oakland, Montlclair, Piedmont, and Berkeley to eat at this restaurant so our best kept secret has gotten out.Patti Schwartz, RN

Five stars is high praise but I have never had a bad meal there and I have had plenty of good/great ones. The ingrediants always taste fresh and wonderful.The service is always good. I used to live in Orinda so I went quite often. Now I live in San Francisco and look forward to an excuse to go out there and have a meal.I make it about once a month now.

Good food and atmosphere. Easy parking. Friendly wait staff.

One of my favorite breakfast places! I cant eat a lot of the menu, but the eggs are good, and the rest of the food delicious (as described by my daughter).

Super waitress, great food, nice staff. A bit pricey but worth it.

Awesome little hidden gem. Great food, cozy, prices good.

Good food

Good food,great service,could use an upgrade to the coffee

The best place to start a new day,with a very good breakfast

Chicken and waffles and fresh OJ

Nice local restaurant good food, service

Excellent food, quick and attentive service. Decor is frighteningly awful.

Cozy family owned diner in Orinda. The Belgian waffles and country cried potatoes are great. The owner and staff are friendly and seem to remember what their regular customers like to order.

It is good food and service

It was good . Had a tuna melt

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Generous portions.

Best breakfast around. Theres a reason theyre always packed.

Really good food, great service, breakfast all day Sunday!

Fabulous breakfast and local ambiance!

Small but delicious place to eat at

Good place to eat breakfast all day!!!

Great food, excellent service and very clean!

Consistently high quality with excellent service.

Closed down and reopened under new management. Yet to try it

The best waffles!

Awesome sandwiches in a cute little classic style diner, with great service and portions.

Always good food and great service!!

The best corn beef hash and it comes with a waffle :-).

Ended up going here because in the Lamorinda area you have maybe two options for breakfast around 6am. I decided to give them a shot, and I will not be going back. The food was not appetizing at all. My friend took one bite of his scrambled eggs and ham and put his fork down, and that dude eats just about anything. It was like cafeteria food. I can see how since its the only game in town that people could get defensive about it, but even Crepevine is leagues better than this place, and Crepevine is just average.Avoid it, spend the extra 10 minutes and go somewhere in Oakland or Berkeley.

Great food, cute old fashion style

I keep coming back to this place, its a family favorite. Great breakfast great service!

Great chicken and waffles on a Sunday!

Great food and service!

Awesome little breakfast spot!

First time here, excellent hamburger and service

Great hometown cafe.

Great, great breakfast food.

Great food, short wait

Very nice place to eat breakfast!!!

The best in the eastbay

Its changed a little since the change of ownership, neither good or bad, just different.

Great breakfast spot in Orinda

Corned beef hash, waffle and a coffee... Youre welcome.

Local favorite!

Good food and device

Tasty, good service.

Great food.

Great food.

Great place for breakfast

A little bit of a wait but worth it

Cant beat the breakfast here.

Love the waffles!!!!

A very popular place. Works something oldschool. If you want to enjoy the delicious food and the nice service, you should be prepared for the weekend to plan a little time to wait ... but it was definitely worth it for us.