Jim's Homestyle Diner in Alameda

My nephew was raving about this place so after a Sunday morning workout we were ravenous and I thought let's check it out... Jim's is so nostalgic, it reminds me of old New York City nights going to the diner... brings back so many fond memories..Pictures of Marilyn Monroe and James dean dressing all the walls.  And the service is amazing the staff is so kind and hospitable. The food came out hot and fast. It was so delicious. We ordered the crab cake Benedict,...

Great dining experience!! Definitely recommend coming here for the diner experience. The place itself is very large and spacious. The food is average however the portions are huge. The service was definitely the highlight of our visit. Almost immediately we were greeted by a gentlemen who got us drinks right away. Later our waitress came and was very pleasant! Jim's was a great experience :)

Eat at Jim's Homestyle Diner in Alameda? Never, ever again! After years and years of many tasty breakfasts at Jim's, both solo and with various friends, I will never again patronize this establishment after the discrimination I experienced there on August 5, 2017. Like many times before, I finished my breakfast and went to the register to pay. I walked out of Jim's and headed down the street to nearby Walgreens, down the block and across the street. Lourdes, my awful waitress, sent a teenager who worked there running to chase me down and say that I forgot to pay, as she stood outside of the restaurant glaring down the street at me, as if to make sure he caught me. I walked back only and especially to let her have it. How dare she accuse me of leaving without paying! I told her I paid before I left. I asked her if she asked the cashier, as I pointed in his direction because she clearly had not. He could have confirmed that I'd already paid. Then I asked for a manager and p...