Tommy's Cafe

Very mediocre breakfast great service. The hashbrowns tasted like seafood. I don't know how you do that I will not be back. I felt sick after and so did my guest.

Stopped here for lunch. I had vegetable beef soup which had a good flavor. I also got the Philly Cheesesteak which was like nothing I have seen before. It had thin slice of meat and a slice of cheese and onions. I took one bite and did not finish it. They seemed shocked when I told them I didn't like it. They did comp that sandwich. The fries were good. My husband had a club sandwich which was good

I reluctantly ate here almost 20 years ago. I was dating someone that lived in Renton and she loved this place. It looked dirty, cheap and unloved. If I recall, we came for lunch or dinner, so two decades later, I decided to give this place another chance based on the breakfast reviews. For the most part, people advised that the place doesn't serve the same large portions, that the service isn't good with a few even talking about how dirty the place is. Well, once Clayton steps up in your spot, the gloves are off and it's time to get real. We got here early, 7am, based on reports that it can be hard to get a table once the rush starts. If there were 40 tables, only 4 were being used. Prices were not cheap, for the location, décor and portion, this place was a failure. Bacon and eggs were $15.50, the bacon was the thinnest slice I've ever seen, the 4 slices were about the equivalent of a single thick slice. The hashbrowns weren't brown, they weren't hot and they weren't fresh. That told me that the kitchen was lazy and based on the fact that our food came in about 3 minutes, it was clear the only thing cooked fresh were the eggs. As soon as the food came, the ants came out. We killed several before I decided to take a quick video for the health department. This place is unloved. I can't say I saw firth of filth, but ants tell me that they don't clean enough. Ants love crumbs and in a place like this, there are tons, so if you are not cleaning throughout the day and deep cleaning at close this is what you get. The carpets are stained, dirty and nothing looks like it's ever been improved, so with a breakfast that is at least $3 more than it should be, my question is where is the money going? Food quality was low, service was super slow and clearly no one is cleaning. If you think this place looks bad from the outside, step inside and realize that most cities wouldn't allow a dump like this to stay in business. Hopefully the health department has something to say about the any infestation.

Had the French toast it was pretty good. Next time going to try the country fried steak.

This restaurant is the kind of place you see in the movies. It's under the radar divey and visited heavily by locals. I stopped by on Veteran's Day and it was packed. The food is just ok. Nothing amazing but it gets the job done. Also a heads up that they don't have breakfast drinks like mimosas and the coffee was terrible. I did love how they decorate their tables. They have business cards from local businesses all over the table under glass. Super cool to see the neighborhood love.

This place used to have the BEST banana waffles. So fluffy, soft, and fragrant. We used to go regularly just for that.Then sometime shortly after covid, we went again and the food was like... a total 180 from what we were used to. I think the only explanation is that there's been a change in ownership. The waffles were dry and nowhere near what it used to be- and there were maybe only 3 slices of banana on top. The bacon and sausages we ordered were barely cooked and we suspected the ketchup was watered down. It was super gross. Sad because it used to be so good but we would never go back there

not bad. im a breakfast girlie tho so i have high expectations. i got the french toast combo and my cousin got the biscuits and gravy. i wouldve preferred the toast be a little crispier, and they gave a lot of butter. my cousins biscuits and gravy were well seasoned, which is something you dont see often i feel. staff was so attentive and welcoming. it felt like i was stepping into a diner from the 80s.its not completely standing out in my mind, but i can see why its still in business after so long. 7/10

Best waffle I've had in a long time! Definitely my top 5 in the Puget Sound. It was soft, light, and fluffy. I also loved the canned peaches. Along with the rich whipped cream, I didn't use any syrup!I would definitely recommend the home fries. Very flavorful with the onions and bell peppers.The staff was super nice. Will come back!

Having new owners since 1991, Tommy's is that family owned local diner that you always drive by but never really go into. That's UNTIL you walk inside, and wanna walk in EVERYDAY.The building is old and probably needs a remodel. You notice the foundation and floor are sinking in several places. But the regular customers who pack the parking lot every morning know that. And it's almost part of the charm. You pretty much seat yourself on the weekdays, and the staff works to bring you family customer service. And man, do they work hard. And boy, are you taken care of!I go mostly for breakfast, and that's good enough for me, although they do have a tasty lunch menu. Not simply a greasy spoon, the menu is broad to include steel cut oatmeal, fresh sliced fruit, and veggies in your omelets. If you would like a heartier, meatier flare, you can order pork chops, corned beef hash, and even some house made chicken fried steak with house made gravy. There's traditional bacon and eggs if you wish. However, you might as well push the boundaries of what a good American breakfast diner is supposed to be like.I ordered the chicken fried steak, and my friend ordered the veggie scrambled eggs. It's definitely PLENTY of food. It also has plenty of diner-grade black coffee (regular or decaf) at the ready. Juice upon request.Be advised, do not come here with a dollar menu attitude or a chain restaurant value mindset. It's a small business that charges an appropriate amount for the homestyle quality you expect. And, as a local Renton resident, I'm happy to go out of my way to go to a neighborhood spot for good morning grub.The doors are open at 6 am!Come join the neighbors at Tommy's!

Updated menu photos. Great place to dine especially if you want some place to go for breakfast.