Jim's Country Style Restaurant

We stopped at Jim’s Country Style Restaurant in Pleasanton while driving from San Jose to Sacramento with our teen grandkids, and it turned out to be a great find just off I-680. The restaurant has a warm, homey feel inside, with plenty of funny signs on the walls that set a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. They’re only open for breakfast and lunch, and the menu is packed with all the classics—biscuits and gravy, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, and more—alongside their hearty daily specials. Our grandkids went straight for the pancakes, and they were huge, fluffy, and absolutely terrific. Alongside came scrambled eggs, thick-cut bacon, and sausage that was cooked perfectly—crispy on the outside yet juicy inside. My wife ordered the savory French toast with fried eggs and more of that crisp, meaty bacon, and she really enjoyed it. I started with a bowl of chili. While flavorful, it was only lukewarm, the cheese on top didn’t melt, and it had more beans than I usually prefer. I’m a big chili fan and try it everywhere I go, so it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. On the other hand, I tried something completely new—the linguica sandwich. Served on a French roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo, thin-sliced red onions, and a pickle, this char-broiled sausage had a mildly spicy, smoky flavor that I found delicious. It was my first time trying linguica, and I’m glad I did. The service was another highlight. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly and piping hot. Overall, Jim’s Country Style Restaurant makes for a great stop along I-680 if you’re looking for hearty, classic breakfast and lunch dishes in a casual, family-friendly setting. While the chili wasn’t my favorite, everything else we tried was delicious, and the atmosphere and service make it a place worth visiting again.

This gem was recommended by one of my husband's client. The service is amazing, Bird, our host gave us samples to taste and she was just so pleasant! The food is delicious and has a very friendly atmosphere with our coffee being refilled before we had to ask. Check it out when you can! Jim's Country Style Restaurant in Pleasanton.

The service is great! Employees are nice. Portions are over the top! No one can eat that much and breakfast isn't something you can take home and it will taste good. Therefore, a lot of wasted food. Omelette's are overpriced as they charge you for every ingredient you choose. An omelette is supposed to have stuff in them hence the name omelette. Before you know it, you have a $30 omelette. All their food is overpriced. I had a black hair in mine. They replaced my food but truly should have given me a discount or my meal free. I was quiet about it so other patrons could not hear it when I easily could have made sure people heard. They definitely could have done better.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Something for everyone.

Not your fancy restaurant. BUT, hold onto your hats! Food is delicious, get the salsa if you like it a bit spicy. Best salsa I've ever had in California. Also their Ranch style potatoes are fabulous & not greasy. I'm not a potatoes person & I almost ate them all. Eggs over easy were perfection. Great cook, lightly cooked. No rushing these eggs, so there wasn't any brown edges. Just beautiful cooked whites with a perfect flip & nice runny yolks. We tried both the wheat & Sour dough breads, both were good, unbuttered & toasted. Coffee, get it I had 4 refills. If you like coffee it's fresh brewed, & delicious. For me add some sugar & cream we're good to go. One person got the chicken fried steak, it tasted like a tenderized cube steak with a nice peppery flour coating & great country pepper flour gravy. Was very enjoyable experience. I hope you have as good of time as we did. I had the Country Style with Bacon & Ranch Potatoes. Definitely worth visiting, best breakfast I've had out in years.

The overall 4.5 starts caught my attention as my husband and I were searching for a breakfast place near a business we wished to visit that opened at 8am. Jim's opens at 6am which is great for early risers! The atmosphere is country with country hits playing in the background. We found the restaurantt and bathrooms to be clean and well kept. The omelette my husband ordered was practically see through it was made with so few eggs and for sure watered down as the color was that of butter. We took the hashbrowns home as between the two of us there were plenty. We reheated them and made our own omelette (with 5 beautiful eggs with the golden and fat filled yolks) for dinner. Overall a good experience at Jim's, though the eggs could have been better. I truly appreciate good service and a clean place to eat.

The staff are very friendly and absolutely great! The breakfast food came out quickly and was served in large portions. Overall, the food was pretty good! Enjoyable experience.

Great old school friendly diner with 3 egg omelettes, sandwiches and coffee refills - we were a large group with babies and they were very accommodating, even gave us multiple options to make the omelettes more vegetarian friendly.

The vibe is family like and huge portions, I've only got the chicken fried steak, potatoes and over medium eggs. Also pancakes The chicken fried steak is really good, the potatoes are okay, you just need to add some seasoning to them and the eggs are eggs. The pancakes are a win for real. When you go be prepared to be full

I've been for breakfast (Awesome!) but never for lunch, so today I gave then I try, I ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (4 Stars) with potatoes salad (3 Stars) and a side of ranch (4 Stars). The chicken breasts was freshly battered and fried, really good seasoning and crispy. Everything was fresh, the bun, head lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickle spread (I wish it was sliced to go on the sandwich, but oh well). The potatoes salad was ok, it didn't seem homemade. Usually when I see sliced potatoes and tiny bits of parsley or pimento, I think it not homemade. The reach dressing was a good quality, I don't think it was made from scratch but they use a good one. Great friendly service in a country themed room, very relaxing! Until next time...

Whenever I'm craving brunch, I come home to Jim's as corny as that sounds. I order the exact same thing every time: chicken fried steak with two over medium eggs with hash browns and biscuits with gravy instead of toast ($17.95 + $1.75 for biscuits swap). Let me tell you, this is not a small plate yet I gobble it up because it's that good! You can't tell me that dipping gravy covered chicken in egg yolk with a side of ketchup smeared potatoes is not the perfect bite!!! My guilty pleasure is also the tiny Irish crème creamers that they serve when I order their house coffee ($3.45, free refills). I also swipe them from the table before I leave LOL. We took our 15 month old here yesterday and she loved the six dollar pancakes ($9.95...why not $6? lol), but then she tried my biscuits and gravy and forgot about her pancakes after that :P We have always had amazing service here, and we love the cozy diner feel. Jim's will be a brunch staple for as long as we're living in Pleasanton!

The ultimate no-frills, classic American breakfast spot in the Raley's plaza. This local gem has been a go-to for me and my family since middle school, and it's still just as great today! They've got all the breakfast staples, but my personal favorite is their french toast -- fluffy, crispy edges and absolutely delish. Service is awesome. Staff treat you like family and they give great recs (if French toast isn't your thing)!

Best place in America, we love this spot ! Great food , good service . The biscuits and gravy and French dip is amazing.

Jim's is not a big place. Just a nondescript strip mall restaurant. It would be easy to drive by and not even notice. That would be a mistake. The trucks in the parking lot are a pretty good indication that you are going to get some really good food. It's busy and a little bit noisy but we were seated right away. Service was prompt and very friendly. Food came out right away but never felt rushed. The food is excellent. They have omeletts named for customers (or employees, or both). Lots of different menu options, or you can create your own. All the food we saw walking by looked amazing. The burrito is as big as my forearm. If I had one kvetch, it is just that the portions are just too much, at least for me. I like this place a lot. It's not all that close, but worth the drive.

Bacon was VERY Overcooked. but everything else was amazing and nice employees/servers Will come back soon (:

Decided to try this spot last minute! Did not leave disappointed!!! The owner Sue (I believe was her name) was friendly and gave us a few tips when ordering and told us the guest favorites. Which of course we tried and she was right! We tried the Chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy , and French toast with apple topping. Everything was delicious! And came out quickly. I really liked how the French toast was topped with fresh apples , cinnamon and powdered sugar and was not an Apple/syrup topping as sometimes those toppings taste too sweet and turn your meal into dessert. Thanks again for the great service, will visit again soon!

When I first moved here 5 years ago, this place killed it! Now, not so much. Twice I've gotten sick from the chicken fried steak which isn't homemade anymore and shrunk as it used to fall off the edge of the place. The burgers are sad, the club and chicken sandos are mush. The fries used to be great but ours tasted super gross and filled with oil. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED! service is ok but the atmosphere is bad. Also, nothin really here for a vegetarian. :(

11 years later, and this is still my favorite breakfast place. My husband also loves this place, and it's one of the things we most miss about living in Pleasanton. My favorite thing to get is the Dina omelette, sometimes with a side of salsa. The chicken fried steak with the gravy and biscuits is also the pinnacle of breakfast. My husband always asks for extra gravy because there's no way to describe how delicious it is. It's meaty and peppery and perfection. Coffee always topped off. The service is always lovely. My sister knows how much I love Jim's and got me a couple of their coffee mugs for me for Christmas! Couldn't be happier :)

Jim's is a staple in the area, they have great breakfasts, but today I wanted lunch. I ordered their version of a patty melt with fries. The burger was from a local rancher per the waitress, good flavor tasted great. The fries were a steak fry hot every inch. Will definitely be back.

We came here early on Father's Day. Good thing we made a reservation because they were getting really busy. The waitress told us this was their busiest day of the year! Despite being busy the service was amazing. We opted to eat outside because there were no tables large enough to seat our party. The inside is a bit dated. My hubby and I shared the Hank omelette, which had some bell peppers, onions , tomatoes and Jack cheese. It was a bit bland! Also if you say you are splitting with someone there is an extra fee, however the fee was waved for us because I ordered a side of pancakes. Just an FYI. Overall it was ok

I got the build your own omelette was it was 10/10! I got chorizo, bacon, onions, bell pepper, and pepper jack cheese. The omelette is huge so I saved the other half for my boyfriend for lunch. Instead of hash browns or country potatoes I got fries, they were nothing special. Boyfriend got the steak and eggs and said it was not good and he would not recommend getting it. Overall I'm super satisfied with the omelette I got! The place seemed to be clean, our waitress was super nice, and it's a cute little place to get breakfast or brunch!

Yummy spot. The waitress is always so kind and friendly! The food will never disappoint at Jim's - it is always delicious, hearty and flavorful. I always leave Jim's very satisfied with the food and service and of course a happy stomach!

I've been coming here since I was born and it's just as good today as it was 25 years ago! Every time I come back to visit my hometown, I'm comforted to find that Jim's is the one restaurant thats never changed. When I walked into Jim's today it looked exactly the same as it did when I was a kid. It was like walking back in time. I was greeted by the same warm faces, the same amazing, comfort-style food, and the same pink booths. Needless to say, Jim's is close to my heart. If you ask me, there's no better breakfast place in the Bay Area. Mark your calendars--their 30th anniversary is December 5, 2024, and they deserve to be celebrated.

Cozy, homey local spot tucked away in Pleasanton! Excellent customer service and a solid breakfast with substantial and very filling portions. We ordered the chicken fried steak and theynaplit it for 2 people, which worked out perfectly. We also got a side of sausage and a hot chocolate - safe to say we are stuffed!

*** Always ask whether TIP is already included *** I paid for my family's breakfast. The waitress used a hand-held-credit-card-reader, which only shows the TOTAL amount and no detail... so, I paid a TIP. She asked whether I wanted a receipt (probably hoping that I would say "no"). I said "yes" and it was only when I went back to my seat to review the receipt that I realized they had automatically charged a 20% tip IN ADDITION to my tip. I thought about 'politely' arguing, but I didn't want to cause a scene. We had a decent breakfast, but the waitress left a bad taste in my mouth because I felt tricked/cheated. Automatic-gratuity, fine, but SHOW or TELL me about it before I pay an additional gratuity. Let's just take this as a lesson to: -- Before you tip, always ask whether the tip is already included. I wonder how many customers this restaurant "tricks" daily, because I would guess that most customers "naively" just pay, tip, and don't ask for a receipt. Then, they just pay their credit-card-bill at the end-of-the-month. So, from beginning-to-end, they NEVER see price detail/breakdown.

On our way home from San Francisco... we started to get really hungry. We were wanting some breakfast for lunch . I did a little research on Yelp. And found this Gem of a Mom and Pop Place . It was so great ! We were taken care of by Sue. She was funny and super cool. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with country Potatoes and eggs and sourdough toast . Some of the best gravy ! My hunny had the Sue Omelet ( yes, that same Sue ;). ) it was packed with all kinds of goodness ! Highly Recommend breakfast joint ! We will stop in again we we are passing thru !

We brought 3 out of 4 of the hatchlings out to breakfast this morning. Jim's is busy, without being hectic. The man who greeted us, was all smiles and he seated us immediately. Our server was also extremely friendly, and we appreciate all of those good vibes. The rustic country decor is nice, and more importantly- the food was good. I had an omelet with customized veggies including avocado. I was so pleased that it was practically bursting with veggies and cheese, and they certainly didn't skimp on any of my requests. The portions were huge, and I was able to share with the little moochers in my booth. My coffee was fresh, delicious, and the refill was prompt and perfect! Everyone enjoyed their food, and we'll definitely be back again. Thanks Jim's

OMG the portions are big. I ordered the, Genevieve Omelette. This has chicken fired steak, onions and cheese. Also topped with gravy. Side of potato's and 2 slices of toast. I couldn't finish. The ambiance has an old country gold miner feel. Service from the staff was rather nice and helpful.

A Country breakfast diner nearby downtown Pleasanton. I was craving for chicken and gravy so chicken fried steak with gravy came up on this menu. Yes, breakfast for lunch. This place has the comfort of time past in a country setting with c&w playing in the background. Wait person with a warm inviting smile who took my order. My food came in short order. The chicken was smothered with gravy on top of hot crispy hashbrowns, sunny side eggs and sourdough toast. Generous portion too much for shrinking appetite. Everything was as good as it looked. It's rare find, a country diner with warm hospitality. I look forward to future visits to try other comfort food.

I had lunch here yesterday and sat at a seat in the front of the restaurant. The counter nearby was at table level. When drinks were ordered, the server passed drinks to one person near the counter and she had to pass them to all the people at the table. The server didn't have to move and remained behind the counter. He also presented the tab before everyone was done eating. He just stood there until he received payment from everyone. The food was average. The restaurant was half full. I was very disappointed.

What a cute little place. The atmosphere, service, and most importantly, the food was awesome!

Went there after several years. Quality has gone down considerably. Pancakes were undercooked. Portions have become bigger & taste has gone down. Burrito barely had any veggies.

American cheese comes standard in most dishes. Tried it twice and the second time we got runny scrambled eggs. No thank you Jim's. Maybe it was just bad luck because a lot of our Pleasanton native friends swear by this place; however, some of those individuals also think Chipotle is top tier Mexican cuisine.

My first time trying this place out. It took about 15 min before we got our food. My daughter ordered the breakfast burrito and I ordered the #2 breakfast and we split 1 pancake. I give a 2 rating because my daughter didn't like the breakfast burrito. She had 1 bite. My food was OK. The sausages were burnt, country potato was very crispy, and my biscuits were cold as well as the pancake. There was also hair on my plate (not sure if it was mine or the cook). Maybe I will try them again 1 more time and order something else!

This place is usually off the charts! Today we ordered french toast and it was 2 pieces of basic sandwich bread vs the normal thick bread for $9.00 and change. We couldn't believe it. Steak on steak and eggs was very thin but flavor amazing!

My girlfriend invited me to meet her for lunch at Jim's Country Restaurant on Friday, 8/26. I had the avocado with turkey sandwich and had the bread toasted. It was good, very generous amounts of turkey (almost too much). I was able to substitute a side for hash browns. 1- star since the potatoes were crispy on one side, I'll request both sides next time. Overall, good food & I'd like go back and try their breakfasts.

Good people and good food. This place has character! Reminds me of home, with its laid back appearance and a menu that actually uses peoples names as the names of food! Who does that? Now I want to meet these people. Seated quickly, food was served hot and tasted fresh.

Food was alright but the customer service was so uncomfortable. The lady Diana had a very rude approach. We would have to ask for things twice because she would forget or did not care . Not the best experience , I was visiting Pleasanton after a long time and I was very disappointed :( wished it was like before .

Old school diner just a few streets away from downtown Pleasanton. They serve your standard American breakfast plates. Everything is good and the service was nice. I had their country-fried steak with eggs and hash browns.

Service, food and atmosphere...excellent. Sue was great while helping us. If you want a nice place to grab some breakfast, this is it. Will definitely be back.

We were here for breakfast a few years ago. As I remember it, a friendly and boisterous place. Employees and guests alike enjoying conversation and breakfast. On this trip, both indoor and outdoor seating were offered. We opted not to sit outside because I was afraid that the movement of the sun would soon be lighting up the outside tables making them unbearably hot. We stepped in and were asked how many. We indicated two. The host took us to a two-top booth even though several four-tops were available. We were handed menus and set-ups were put down. Our drink order was taken and we both opted for ice water. Once the ice water was set down. We were left to ponder the menu. After a few minutes, the host came back and set down two cups of coffee. We told him that we hadn't offered coffee and he nodded and put down coasters. I told him again that we didn't want coffee and he heard me the third time and took them away. It was interesting because he also had two glasses of ice water in his hands. Our server came and took our order. She was quite friendly and cheerful. We chatted for a minute and then placed our orders. When our food came, she put mine in front of my companion but no big deal, we switched before the second platter hit the table. She asked if we needed anything else. Ketchup, Tabasco and Jelly were already on the table so we were good. About midway, she came by and checked in with us and also took my water glass to refill. Service was quick and efficient. What did we have? Ham and Eggs, Over Easy and Two Pancakes - 4 - Tasty ham; perfect eggs; fluffy pancakes. Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy, Eggs, Over Easy, Country Potatoes and Wheat Toast - 4 - Steak was tender; plenty of gravy; eggs were perfect; toast was a bit "soggy". I expect Country Potatoes to be flavorful with some spices, onions, maybe bell peppers. These potatoes were sliced and probably baked without benefit of olive oil or seasoning, not even salt. Ketchup was a major improvement. We observed two issues that will cause us NOT to return to Jim's. One, our server, nice as she was, wore a mask that kept sliding off of her nose. And when she stood to talk with us, she took her mask all the way down. With the current uptick in COVID cases, we only want to support businesses that are working to take excellent care of their guests. The second observation was something that my companion saw that I was not aware of until after we left the restaurant. She said that when the Host turned to get menus for us, he spit something into the garbage can. That would be a no-go for me. Had I seen that, I would have walked out, COVID or not.

The food is OK, but the price is thrice, the quality and quantity compared to IHOP or Dennis. It has to be of higher quality and be delicious for the price, but it is not.

Good food at a decent price. Been here three times now. Recently with friends for lunch. Previously I have had breakfast of ham and cheese omelette with home potatoes (so many more than I could finish). The chicken for lunch was very juicy and tasted great. That was nice as often at other places chicken on its own is usually too dried out or burned on the edges; not here. The fruit cup was varied and fresh. The portions have always been large for the money. The focus is comfort food but I like some of the healthy choices also offered. Seating is indoors with recently (due to covid) some tables added out front and a large tent with seating added in the parking lot at the end of the building. The decor is dated but not off putting. Service is timely and pleasant.

Jim's is a staple in Pleasanton! Let's get that straight right now! One of the best breakfast places in the area. Coffee needs to be a bit stronger. But overall great, if you can eat lunch after having breakfast here, you are an eater!

I went on Friday morning the 28th of July 2023. They served me and my partner raw eggs mine being a omelette his being sunny side up eggs. Not even an hour later I started throwing up and having extreme pain in my stomach. It's been three days and now I'm trying to get in contact with my doctor because the pain is getting worse. I don't recommend this place if you have a sensitive stomach.

Oh man... I love breakfast. We are breakfast connoisseurs. Haha Everything was delicious and made perfectly. Hashbrowns were crispy yet tender on the inside. Linguica was made perfect and a great taste. And that omelette was seasoned just right. Even the toast was perfect. Hands down the best breakfast place in Pleasanton.

Found this place by accident. Had the Dustin Omelette with hashbrowns & wheat toast.The country atmosphere was so relaxing and beautiful. The workers are the best, very polite and caring to their customers. Looks like a lot of their customers were regulars, which was pretty cool. I ended up going back the next morning and wasn't disappointed.

One word, Bacon !! I have never had a conversation about how a restaurant uses there bacon before. They have a method to use ever last bit on it depending on the cut. There's bacon that they only use for breakfast , bacon that's only used on sandwiches , bacon that's used for the little bits and pieces and more. With that being said, we went there for Breakfast for the very first time today! And yes, their breakfast bacon was really good , it was perfectly crispy. The ranch potatoes were really good and their homemade Salsa made the eggs taste ever better. I also got a side of Biscuits & Gravy which came to the table nice and hot. My mom got their Genevieve omelette which came highly recommended, it's a chick fried steak inside of an omelette with gravy poured over the top. My mom loved it! I tried a little bit of it, it tasted good, just a bit too many onions for my personal taste. Last but not least, they had really good coffee and excellent service! Thank you Bernie/Birdie (I'm sorry , my mom and I both heard different things) for the awesome service, you have a wealth of knowledge!!!

My go to breakfast place whenever I travel to the San Jose/San Fran area for work contract. The town is pleasant as in its name "Pleasanton" after experiencing "Frightville Frisco" of which many who live there are in denial of the Sodom & Gomorrah it's become ! Anyhoo Jim's is a GREAT comfort after that and the food is deelish! Just the tone to set as I travel home to SOCAL/San Diego area. Thank you Jesus !

Farm style breakfasts, this place is nice to drop by on a weekend morning. I like their biscuits and gravy with a hamburger steak. If you order potatoes here you will get a giant serving. The servers are friendly and quick, they make sure you have what you need.

All American! The vibe of Jim's Country Style Restaurant is exactly that. From the moment we walked in, it felt very 'Country'. It was warm and welcoming. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our host, server and drink server were all great. They were fast, attentive and friendly. My wife ordered the omelet with a side of potatoes and toast bread. I ended up helping her with the bread and potatoes and they were very delicious and fresh! I ordered two golden pancakes, scrambled eggs and a side of ham. My pancakes were very warm and fluffy! The ham was very savory. I recommend coming here hungry because the portions are HUGE. I normally clear my plates with no problem; not here! They are very generous with their servings and I appreciate leaving a restaurant full and satisfied. I also recommend the coffee. Their black coffee has some magic in it because it is very strong, yet tasty. The servers are very quick and efficient in making sure your coffee is always full. This place is great for a good, hearty meal at very reasonable pricing. They have plenty of parking and offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone working was adhering to the mask mandate which I appreciated. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer at every table. They also have certain tables blocked off to help with social distancing. They have obviously displayed attention to slowing the spread of Covid-19 and being a responsible restaurant.

Not quite what we expected... omelette eggs were done crepe style. Country potatoes are pre-done slices. Just overall, not what we would have called a country style breakfast. Service was quick and friendly.

The service here is excellent. The staff is friendly and very empathetic when it comes to the comfort of their guest. The Food here won't disappoint. The portions are perfect and the taste will have you coming back.

Classic old school diner style food. Good sandwiches and HUGE portions!! Make sure to come hungry or ready for some leftovers!

Good food and plenty.. the service was very good. Clean and home like atmosphere in the restaurant.

This is a nice treasure for breakfast/lunch. Came here the other day for breakfast. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu- huge portions. I got the #7- two pancakes, 2 eggs (I chose scrambled), and choice of meat (I chose bacon and got 4 strips). Needless to say, it was more than enough. The pancakes are just SO large. There are 2 stacked that are the size of my face. The flavor is the pancakes is everything I would expect, soft and fluffy with a little chew. Bacon and eggs were also cooked well. I took half to go and made a second meal out of it. This is a nice diner-style place where the staff is super friendly and your coffee cup will always stay full.

Service was so friendly! Felt like I was having breakfast at moms! The portion sizes are pretty large and they really give you a lot for what you're paying for and the food feels like it's homemade for sure! There also wasn't a long wait, but we did come around 1 pm. The lunch looks really delicious here as well! Will have to come back Super relaxing breakfast to have on a Sunday.