Sam's Log Cabin

Good breakfast, ample seating both inside and in the lovely backyard with heaters as needed. Service is great. Family and dog friendly!!I had the mixed berry pancakes with a scrambled egg and some bacon. That bacon was perfectly cooked. Crispy but not overly done. Egg had that nice buttery flavor with a perfect scramble. What's not to love?!

Best corn beef hash ever. Large juicy chunks of corn beef that are so tender. This is not the pasty dogfood version of corn beef hash. Wow. Really impressed. Wait here is not fun but the outdoor space with abundant heat lamps is worthwhile. Hate to say it, but of the 5-6 brunch spots in the wider area, this has to be our favorite. Coffee is solid. Pancakes are very fluffy with just the right amount of texture. Lots of daily specials that require you to google unfamiliar words. The scrambles were also excellent. Highly recommend the food, but not the wait.

An Albany institution that I just learned about. Seated within 10 minutes on a Friday morning, but seems like it would often be a longer wait. Sign in, wait for a host/ess to call your name and get seated, but your entire party must be there. Behind the log cabin front are indoor tables and a very pleasant outdoor area with mostly covered, spread out tables. I wanted French toast for breakfast and got their unique cinnamon currant version. It came with powdered sugar and strawberry slices on top, plus butter and syrup on the side, which you didn't need because it was already so sweet. It was good and the currants meshed well, but I'd like to try their sourdough version or some other things on the menu next time. Also, got a side of bacon that was good. Also also, the server was very nice.

So so cute. Worth the wait on weekends. Delish brunch and scrumptious scones!!! You have to go here at least once!

Ambiance was really cute but honestly the food was not good and overpriced. Maybe we came on an off day but I got a breakfast burrito and it had no taste and was way too expensive for what it was. The French toast was pretty good so I'll give them that! Overall the wait was really long and our food was not worth the hour wait. Service was okay- they were nice but got my friend's order completely wrong. I'd say they need to add more seasoning to their food. Otherwise I'd stick with the French toast items which were tasty!

Food is excellent, staff attentive, outdoor seating lovely. We go here regularly when we are in the area, but be aware of wait times on weekends as they don't take reservations.

This traditional diner had reviews that made it seem one of a kind, but overall, the food was mediocre. Flavors were good tho! The staff are very kind and welcoming, which is a plus. There are no real complaints about this place; however, I wouldn't recommend making more than a 10-minute trip for a meal here.

Cozy popular brunch place. My sister and brother in law invited me celebrate the lunar new years. Since it was President's Day in SF with full city celebration of the NBA All Star game, Chinatown street fair and general holiday traffic, we decided to stay local. Sam's is one their many favorites so off we went. Despite their popularity, table wait was short. Dining was held under tented backyard setting with heating lamps all about. Quite cozy and warm. Daily specials are posted on a couple of blackboards. I forgot to take my usual photo of my meal, my apologies I had their daily scramble that consist of scrambled eggs, linguicia sausage, potatoes, sour dough toast. Like all Scramble, it looked like a mess but it was lovely together with a splash of hot sauce and ketsup. I guess that's the old guard American in me. A cup of the drop coffee was nice with no bitterness. All in all a pleasant meal in a cozy environment with great company. My first time and would recommend a visit.

In the small town of Albany, Sam's Log Cabin is a favored brunch destination. Living within walking distance my entire life, I'm still embarrassed to say this is my first visit--and not my last!Most are familiar with the vintage log cabin exterior. Don't enter inside (only for take-out), instead put your name down for their outdoor patio seating. You're greeted with the smell of home-style cooking and friendly attentive service. Drinks and condiments are self-serve, and food comes out quickly. The Lake Trout and Eggs had my name on it; I opted for eggs over easy. The trout was mild and firm, I enjoyed the sweet and savory balance of the hash, and the eggs were well-cooked. My companion had the Daily Scramble which he liked. It was chorizo, broccolini, and mozzarella but specials rotate daily. We agreed our dishes were well seasoned and very filling. I'm a huge supporter of the sustainable, locally sourced, and organic ingredients used to make our meals.If you're looking for a home-style breakfast or lunch with unique charm, Sam's Log Cabin is a great spot in the East Bay. The restaurant is on San Pablo with street and neighborhood parking. With how close I live to it, it'll be on my brunch rotation!

Now for the best and final eatery of our Bay Area trip, Sam's Log Cabin in Albany @samslogcabin I have a feeling most Albanians walk here because it's walkable and the town is adorable. Make sure to swerve around the roaming wild turkeys as you walk, enjoy or add to the gratitude tree in a resident's yard, and pay the pet toll of a friendly, light caramel Tabby with very long legs. We sat inside to eat when visiting before the year 2020, back when we were young and ran/walked the @baytobreakers in costume with my sis Returning in 2024, we've discovered it's outside seating only, but so very pleasant in a relaxed and cozy backyard feel. There's a coffee and hot sauce bar for customers to use if they prefer. Our waitress turned on a heat lamp near us, just in case we needed it. Restrooms are inside. I passed by the famous scones on the way in. These live up to their hype. I'm in love. Usually a scone is too dry for me. These were moist and bursting with fresh blueberries and lemon. We ordered:- Lake Trout and Eggs x2Lake Trout with Orange Flannel Hash, Eggs Any Style and Acme Toast- Grits And EggsOrganic Grits With Butter And Pecorino Romano Cheese, Two Eggs Any Style- ADD MEAT TO ANY BREAKFASTChicken Apple Sausage- Yams n' EggsRoasted Yams and Two Organic Eggs with Spicy Sriracha Butter and Arugula- Blueberry & Lemon SconeI'm going to be dreaming of the perfectly cooked Lake Trout and two poached eggs dish with that amazing hash and the thick @acmebreadberkeley Sourdough slice for many years to come. We need a return trip soon just for this brunch with my sister.