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Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda is a one star American restaurant. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's Waffle House - i was so excited to try it for breakfast a few years ago.Meh.Ole's lost its glow.We were served *margarine* (!!!), not real butter. Gag, wretch, wretch.There was no option to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(from October of 2008)We sat down to a loud and cheerful room of breakfast lovers. It seemed like Ole's would always be crowded. I have been going there occasionally for two years and I realized that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is sometimes good and sometimes OK. It depends on when and which person cooks for you. This is my conclusion of ordering New York steak every time I went there... The short rib special on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I originally wanted to go eat Thai food, but my sister really wanted to eat at a diner. I'll actually give this place 3.5 stars. The interior is old, but it has somewhat of a diner feel. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Does an Ole! Dance!"This place is excellent for a nice cheap meal for two, or family and friends who want a good meal at reasonable prices.I like to sit at the bar and watch the Samurai chefs work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place can be busy but it's worth the wait! Fast service and ALWAYS topping off your COFFEE! Great food and delightful decor make this a great stop if your in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Ole's in years. I used to live in Alameda, and when I suggested to a friend that we meet for breakfast, Ole's was their first suggestion. I had the "special" which included the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has a line out the door so I figured the food here (especially the waffles!) were amazing...Anyways had a chance to come here today and tried the pancake and sausage combo. Also had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes we have been coming here for years. If you get here early, then maybe you won't have to wait long. But if you get here at 10am or later then get ready to wait for a while. If you come alone or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, if you like butter, this is the place. It will be ooozing from your body as you leave. Have to say, I like butter and they give you a lot of it here. The pancakes are buttery and very tasty. Hash...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!! Omelettes are delicious!! the only downfall is that they are a little pricey......
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty pricey, and not much for portions. I usually go home and eat a snack to fill me up. They are pretty rushed, trying to turn over tables and all. The Waffles are delicious and they melt in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's usually a long line for Ole's on the weekends around breakfast. The only great thing about this place is the waffles! It's the best waffle I've ever eaten. It's a nice buttery and light...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid I used to go to the Woolworth's diner with my Grandma every week. Each week I would order the same thing- A grilled cheese sandwich, french fries, and a chocolate milkshake. The toast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time on a Wednesday at 2pm.My thoughts when I entered -- Why is it packed...who are these people? Don't they have to work on Wednesday's? Are they on their breakfast/lunch breaks?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's is good, but not great. The omelets are very good, and I have heard good things about their waffles and pancakes, but I think there are better breakfast places in Alameda. I would definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its been around forever and I am not sure why. I've been 4 times and it has always been sub par. Dry waffles, weak coffee, slow service. I won't be back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best diners I have ever been to. The biscuits and gravy are positively gourmet. The gravy is some kind of rich creation reminiscent of what you find on a "Hot Brown" at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here by chance, and saw that it was bustling at 2:00 in the afternoon, so my Taiwanese instincts told me there's gotta be something good here. We were greeted uber warmly by our waitress, who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
old school, i guess you can go back ... but 1927! this absolutely charming coffee shop/diner located in the quaint downtown of alameda is too good to be still around ... business like waitresses, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Ole's for years and it's one of the few places that has great turkey sausage. The wait in line can be long, but I've met some pretty interesting folks while waiting to be seated and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The waffles are the best!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place USED to be great.. my friends and I used to come to this place like every saturday morning and wait forever just to finally get a seat. I dont know what's been going on lately, I wonder if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's AIMEE'S FACE IN FRIED CHICKEN! OM NOM NOM! NOM NOM NOM!This place RULES for dinner. Why? This economy blows, and we're all madly saving our Benjamins (or in my case,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cold food, good service. Crappy in a long line to wait for junk food. If you like American cheese this is the place for you. It's like every other diner and Jim's waffles are better anyway.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chicken fried steak. Great comfort food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their breakfast items are good (my wife loves the grits) but all I ever order now is their patty melt. Outstanding! Their pancakes are great, but I guess waffles in general don't do much for me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I had their waffle recipe, it really is perfect! My only complaint is while paying the bill, the waitress was talking to someone on her telephone ear-set the entire time -- didn't sound like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really good waffles and pancakes. It is what it, it ain't no more.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee wonderful service, friendly diner. Come to Ole's if you want to step back in time. The coffee they serve is GREAT.The food is a step above greasy diner food mainly because the also offer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The waffles are pretty good. I guess you would expect them to be if the place is called Ole's Waffle Shop. The rest of the food was just your ordinary dinner food. Nothing that really jumps out at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's is a good little breakfast spot in Alameda. I like the food, service, and ambiance. Waffle's are good. I like their Texas omelette.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the waffles, duh!Crispy, chewy just as I like it! I could have eaten 2 more...Cute diner like a blast from the past.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this is as good as people say it is. It's rough to decide whether or not this is worth waiting for (I've seen lines on some days)...usually if I'm hungry, I'm not going to wait for any place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here on the way to drop mom at the airport. Ordered the waffle special. 1 waffle, 1 egg, and 2 bacon. I was a little surprised when the waffle came out, it was the skinny kind, I guess I am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a voracious craving for eggs, swine and a golden pancake at dinner time. My options were the Ole Waffle Shop or Buttercup Grill. I went with the former and couldn't be happier that I did so....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place better than your typical Alamediocre, but then that is fairly mediocre compared to the breakfast joints you can hit up in oakland or berkeley. i had bacon and eggs. they were satisfying,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The biscuits have gotten even bigger. Seems like the prices have gone up, but you'll still get your money's worth. I love the chicken apple sausage, and that hit the spot after my early morning run....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place seemed to us that it would be good since it looked so old and was still around, had that classic diner look, but we were wrong. The food is below average and I wouldn't recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the waffles here are crispy and affordable. I like how the waiters are quick and the food comes out fast.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the waffles came out coldanother party got their order started before us even though we sat down FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pretty expensive for some regular food
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basic breakfast, but DELICIOUS waffles.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We thought this would be a super cute old school breakfast spot (especially since it's in Alameda) with great food. I hate to say that we were very disappointed. The food was OK, very Denny's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
okay food, a little expensive for what it was (though my friend and i were eating on the hog tip when we visited). there's usually a substantial wait, though not bad if it's sunny. if you eat at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I head here almost every Sunday with my dad for a good old-fashioned breakfast. The food is decent, the wait-staff are friendly,a nd the prices are reasonable.No real complaints with the occasional...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked right in on a Sunday morning @ 10am and was able to get seated with my wife, so 2 people, right away We could have seated ourselves at a table near the door or in the other dining area in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place a lot, especially because they do Waffles and breakfast all day! There was one problem: they have Waffles all-day and they have Fried Chicken, yet no Chicken and Waffles as a menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A victim of its own success. Huge lines at breakfast during the weekend. Great waffles. Go there for dinner when it's empty and order breakfast.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here due to curiosity since there is always at least 8 people waiting outside everytime we cruised down Park Street. OK, I hate waiting but since I were there I convinced my friend to wait 15...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pancakes warm syrup orange juice = 1 good mealThe price here is reasonable and it's usually packed in the mornings.Warm syrup!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfasts! Great and positive folks, community folks from around the Bay....Come on, where else would you go in Alameda for breakfast!c/s
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not get how this place keeps its business. I feel like the crowd who loves this place is only loving it because they have been going to it for twenty years. If you want waffles, you should go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When my boyfriend's dad was our age, he was denied a dining experience here because Ole's used to be an all-White establishment. Now that segregation is long behind us, my boyfriend's family frequents...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems every Sunday morning Ole's has a crowd so I go to Jim's around the corner instead. But this Sunday morning my bestie and I beat the crowd (8:45 AM) and that was cutting it close. Ole's is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first impression during my recent visit was that Ole's was nothing special besides the service. Watery coffee and a greasy waffle are not what I was expecting from this place.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen this place countless times going up-and-down Alameda's Park Street strip and decided to finally give it a shot over the weekend.Don't let the lines fool you, most of the time it's because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting place. I sat at the counter with my pal, and got to see firsthand what its like to be a busy wait staff here. I ordered a chef salad that was very porportionate sized, I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went to Ole's for a mid-afternoon "dinner." Sat at the counter with the 2 kids and realized it might be the way to go. All the tables are really cramped when you have children but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Alameda, particularly on the east end, you're probably either a Jim's fan or an Ole's fan. I'm the latter. I'm almost always going for breakfast. The waffles are light and crisp and perfect. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've had mixed experiences at ole's. i once had breakfast there and didn't like it-the edges of my overeasy eggs were crunchy (i hate that) and i just didn't like the flavor of the hashbrowns. i had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The waffles topped with blueberries knock my socks off. There's not a lot of seating and I wouldn't even bother trying on a Sunday morning, but it's great food and great service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of non-chain diners. We go before the massive crowds congregate on the weekends 'cause we're up so early these days. I do waffles and pancakes at home but just from the bisquick box...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Reviews for this place seemed to be quite polarized. I must agree, though, I have had much better breakfasts, even from the likes of Denny's and IHOP. I won't be going back anytime soon, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I go for breakfast whenever I'm in town.They have a varied menu, have no problem with customizing your order (extra crispy fries, extra done grilled onions, etc.) The portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haven't been in a while cause the lines on saturdays are way tooo long. But this is the only place that make outstanding creamy,buttery GRITS. Do ya hear me? Grits are off the chain.hey hubby we need...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the East Bay looking at a job prospect in Alameda. Since I arrived late morning, this became the opportunity to visit Ole's Waffle Shop. This was my chance since I hear this place is busy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgia-riffic. The outside alone is worth the trip. Great, great breakfasts the way they are supposed to be made. Gigantic omelets that spill over the plate, you know the kind, just like you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go there for the waffles, at off hours. Not worth standing in line if the line has made it out of the doorway.The American-style waffles are very good, provided they get served to you reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really good meals but I feel like things have gotten smaller. Could be that I've just gotten bigger :PThe lines can be ridiculous on Sat/Sun morning unless you're willing to go super early. Hey, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not worth the wait in line. I wish someone would explain to me why they would wait outside on the sidewalk for a seat in here. It's over priced and the food is ... diner food. Sure it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More than enough food for reasonable price.Coffee was the worst diner coffee I have ever tasted, and I've been to a lot of horrible diners.This place was alright, though.Friendly (but not too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After driving by a few times and seeing a big neon sign that says waffles. I started craving waffles while visiting my sister. So after helping my sis move two flights of stairs, we finally decide to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Glorified Eggos" is a little harsh, but this place is only one notch above Waffle House. Nice people though.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good ol' Ole's, this place keeps getting busier by the day. I second the Texas Omelet, everything is always better with chili. Can't forget about the delicious Waffles.I'm sick of going to Jim's just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast place in the Bay Area. Period. I don't need to say anymore.....except get there early since there will probably be a line.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blueberry Waffles or Biscuits and Gravy. Breakfast served all day. Why not try the waffle du jour at the infamous Waffle House in Alameda. There are some great dining spots in Alameda, and this is one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, big yum! First off, I loved the vintage neon sign and interior-so cool! We were fortunate enough to miss the line up we had seen while circling the block searching for parking. After admiring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get the same French Toast breakfast every time I go. I have ordered lunch maybe once. It was great but I love Ole's breakfast. My family eats here two to three times a month. With the help of my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had breakfast at Ole's three times now and each time I ordered something different. My favorite has been the corned beef hash and hash browns... YUM! I've been lucky enough to not have to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great waffles and hashbrowns. Never had anything else there.Dad had a nice looking omelet which he enjoyed.It's always busy, so you'll probably have to wait to get a seat and the service suffers a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time i've been here. I figure on a Monday morning around 9:30, there's no line and the place would not be crowded. Boy was i wrong. This place is packed. Luckily there was 1 booth left and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get it. My family and I have only been once. We had to wait nearly an hour for a table. Once seated we were crammed in and could barely move. The service was less than desirable. Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So its Christmas Eve, and while my friends are all snuggled up in their warm beds, I had to drag myself out of bed to come to work. I haven't been to Ole's in years, but today, my coworker offered to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Where we gonna go for breakfast?"When this question pops up there's a short list for me and the boyfriend.Egg Shop in Montclair, Tacubaya in Berkeley (where you will learn how crazy-delicious a chile...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line of customers happily waiting on the sidewalk in the cold and rain was a sign that this place would be delicious. We were mislead. This was Denny's style breakfast at its worst. How can you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The waffle definitely competes with Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in SoCal, sans the Chicken. But wow.. I was madly impressed with the waffle.The consistency was superb. A nice crispy outer layer with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a hidden Denny's! everything a like, except for the rude service. This place came in top 2 of my favorite Breakfast joints in eastbay! The thing that struck me the most was the Super Super Super...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pancakes I have ever eaten. I dreamt about their breakfasts when I was in the Middle East. The food, service, employees, are awesome. I avoid weekends because of the long lines. Take a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great omelettes and great service!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OBA OBA OBA !!!! (BRASILIAN for wow) for Ole's always a great place. Line out the door on week ends. Great omelets excellent waffles. Been around long time. Take friends or enemies to this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Ole's so much!! It is at the top of my list of places to eat whenever I visit the fam in Alameda. That being said. I suggest NOT ordering the waffles. What? Yes. You read that correctly....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic old style diner! It's wonderful. I loved my house-made corned beef hash with poached eggs.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is small and crowded. Unfortunately, we were given a table in the back of the restaurant... and I mean way back... it was to the left of where the dishes were being washed. I suppose its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waffles Shmaffles!! Their omelette's's are the ticket. I love the mushroom and cheese omelette; the cheese stays ooey gooey melty delicious somehow the whole way through. Their linguisa is really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little place that's been around for ages. Service is friendly and efficient, but in general, I find the place to be dirty, crowded, and the food only sub-par. Definitely not worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you have to have waffles, you have to have Ole's! Every time we go, Jeff says "they must have some special butter supply because they have the best". It's true, along with the fact that the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There has been many a Sunday when I've ridden my bike to Alameda and seen a massive line outside Ole's. So, one Sunday afternoon, knowing that the line should be shorter, I dragged my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a quaint little diner. Totally reminds me of places I ate at when driving across the country with the family as a kid. The food is pretty good and I would eat here again, though I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get the line outside this place on the weekends. Tried it on a Friday morning, no line, but it was still packed. The waffles are miserable, thin, and oily tasting, as if someone threw...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday Morning...i wouldn't come here with 3 or more people...the line for this place can stretch around the block. 2 people max, that way you can snag a seat at the bar which is first come first...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little spot on Park ST. The food is good but not excellent. The waffles are pretty good though. I havent had anything here but breakfast so i cant tell you about lunch and dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place since there is a line out the door every day on the weekends. Finally a lazy day that called for greasy diner food!! The line was about 10 people long at noon on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
yes, the food is greasy and delicious and will give you a coronary if you're not careful, but as far as "waffle" houses go, the waffles are sub-par. basically it looks like a thinner (but larger in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...artery clogging, bad cholesterol inducing, and cooked in greasy fat, I love this food!I joined a group here for breakfast and, having never been here, was surprised to find how busy it was on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is up with waffles all over the . This joint is small but cozy....i can tell you if you do not want wait to come back to the East Bay. Line amangement is a bit su
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy breakfast, fast service, awesome waffles! The wait is long on the weekends cus it's a small joint, but it's worth the wait if you want awesome breakfast :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the secret: if you have a small party (1 or 2) skip the line and sit at the bar! There is usually no wait, plus you get to watch your food get made. I like the simple breakfast: 2 eggs with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge props to any restaurant that allows adults to order off the kid's menu. Meal portions these days are so freaking ginormous, it's nice to actually order something that you know will be sized and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was never really a fan of breakfast but when my boyfriend suggested Ole's, i was anxious to go try. We went on a Saturday morning and surprisingly, we didn't have to wait long. I got the waffle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The gravy for the biscuits and gravy was so incredibly bland that I actually increased the flavor of my food by scraping-off half of it. Note to Ole's: you can't make bland gravy taste better by using...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Ole's for fried chicken is like going to Kansas for sushi. I ordered the chicken for dinner a couple days ago based on a fellow Yelper. The meal was a unique combination of what used to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this place packed all the time on weekends, we decided to check out Ole's on a Friday morning for some good ole breafass. The place was uber coffee shop style retro and fairly packed for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waffles, waffles, waffles... What does the sign say? So, get the WAFFLES. I like them because they're perfect. The combo deal is pretty huge with a thick ham slice and coffee.I guess they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been around the Alameda area for 3 years and this is my first time stepping foot into this restaurant. We went on a Sunday around 12pm and there was a line out the door (I was told that this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little gem is wedged in on Park between an Antiques shop and Santa Clara street.Park in the block behind, near the library, and you can walk up the alley past the Weinerschnitzel and turn onto...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a true Alameda treasure. The food is fresh and with that home style taste we're all looking for when we visit a diner. If you visit it on the weekend it is best to go early before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE OLE'S!!! I remember going to this place everytime i had the chance when i went to Alameda High. My family and i would always go after church and have brunch. they have the bestest waffles...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my first time at Ole's Waffle Shop (which serves mainly breakfast but also lunch and dinner), and all I ordered was a waffle and four strips of bacon. Still, my impression of it is amazing!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy local breakfast spot!!! Go for the waffles - they don't disappoint. Well, except maybe the fact that you only get ONE. I had the waffle combo: a good-sized waffle, eggs, and a sausage patty....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, this is an awesome diner environment. It looks like a single booth hasn't been retouched since the late '60s, and the chairs at a low counter -- where you can watch the cooks -- really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When a friend recommeneded Ole's Waffle Shop I had just gotten off a red eye from New York and was as hungry as I could be. She mentioned that it was only a short hop from the Oakland Airport on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy and I found this place on my way to pick up a bicycle from a guy off craigslist. I'm not a frequenter of Alameda, CA. However, I was pretty impressed at their downtown set-up, very chill,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's is a great restaurant to go to for breakfast. It is the old local diner - an alameda staple - for really good pancakes and waffles, although i'm just sad that if you order waffles you get only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The waffles are good, no Waffle House (Which, sadly, is the gold standard in my book.), but good.The service leaves something to be desired, but tip them well and they'll remember you.Also, they're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's alright. Standard diner foods. Don't know quite why folks line up on Park Street. I mean,...well,....it's ok. Greasy spoons are plentiful in Alameda with Tillie's, Jim's, Marti's and a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at Sacramento's Pancake Circus, I realize that, by comparison, I felt rushed at Ole's. Had to drop a star.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in town! Great french toast, waffles, eggs, omelettes, bacon, sausage, juice, service. There is always a crowd, there's a reason for that!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been going to ole's for years. its worth the wait. its all about breakfast here. i miss Wanda though. the best waitress ole's ever had. now the ladies working there are rude and a bit snappy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's the 4th and some car is being towed away in front of ole's. why? it's a no parking zone in prep for a 4th of july parade down park. should have recognized this as a premonition of my breakfast to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I like the decor and charm of Ole's, but my meal was terrible. Its a problem when you can't make toast.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best pancakes, hands down. I'm not much of a pancake fan, but its so good here. they also serve the best burgers in town. they're crazy packed sunday mornings.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Long gone is the Alameda Fun Land, replaced by the Southshore Shopping Mall. Long gone is the Alameda Naval Air Station, it looks like the Adromedon Strain hit the place. Tillie's Tempting food could puke a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like an Alameda institution! Expect there to be a wait out the door for breakfast/brunch on the weekends. I always love looking at all the old sports memorabilia and pictures of old...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we first moved to Oakland, we were looking for a good breakfast place. I believe my FIL recommended Ole's in Alameda. I remember our first time going there on a Sunday morning; the line was out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I typically like Belgian waffles, this place surprised me with theirs being soft, I wasn't expecting it. A bit small, but pretty good nonetheless. Aside from the line outside (always a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are impatient this isn't the place for you. Ole's is a small hole in the wall with the best breakfast in town. The line is usually down the street. If you are watching your figure stay away....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an exhausting evening of heavy work-related drinking (on the job!), my bosses took me out for breakfast. At 1pm.Ole's has an entire page dedicated to eggs.I had scrambled eggs with biscuits and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this place. I really do. I want a good, down-home breakfast diner to go to near my home on bleary weekend mornings. But I like my pancakes FIRM, not mush. And COOKED. And when I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's has always been a great place for breakfast. Growing up in Alameda you could often be eating next to local sports (A's, Warriors) and tv personalities.20 years later the food is still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hated the cheeseburger I got from this place. It seemed as though the cook had taken the hamburger straight from the freezer onto the grill. It didn't taste good at all. Where are the good burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat at Ole's about twice a month. I hate waiting in general, but for Ole's I will wait. During the weekends, I've not had to wait more than 15-20 minutes for party of two. This is probably the only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best diner in Alameda. When my kids are home from college the first thing they ask for is Ole's. Great omlettes and don't pass up the biscuits and gravy. The service is amazing as well for a place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Ole's is a great restaurant. My family has been going there for years. My grandparents went there when they were dating back in the 1950's. They have great waffles. I love their biscuits and gravy. They are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a repeat customer! Ole's get's a WOO WOO YAY from me!WHAT I'VE HAD: pancakes, corned beef and potatoes, biscuit and gravy, waffles, chicken apple sausage, omeletteDIDN'T CARE FOR: the line, BUT...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to always go to Ole's and turned a few tricks on to Ole's... And had to stop going because of the long wait in lines, and cause I started going to Jim's cause they had no wait. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ole's is authentic in the sense that it's still an operational diner, but it is a little pricey for the quality/quantity of the food. you can always tell if someone's from alameda or not because if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about DINERS DRIVE IN AND DIVES. Low priced great omlettes. Everyone loves this place and as I stated before you gotta get there before 9amish or there will be a line out the door.Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday morning at 10am, and this place is packed with an assortment of hard-working folk stopping by for a bite, before heading off to do their job. I've never been on the weekends, but I imagine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, that's correct. The coveted five stars.My dining companions and I stopped in on a Sunday morning and the line was all the way down the block. We stood at the end, expecting a loooong wait, when a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looooooove Oles!!!!! I like to get the pancake combo! The only thing that sucks is waiting in line on the weekend!!!!!!!!!!! Waitresses are great! Prices are reasonable! I love the feel of a good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If only they had real maple syrup, then it'd be 5 stars. The food is delicious, it's always been fairly easy for me to get a seat within 30 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed with this restaurant because their food didn't stand out. Nothing was that special about it. What stands out to me is when you order something simple, like bacon, eggs, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am still surprised to see the long line of people in front of this place on the weekends. The food is o.k. for the most part. Typical greasy spoon fare. If you want a great place for breakfast on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn I love this place!! Just one of the best b-fast spots in the East Bay. The place is PACKED on weekends but the service staff are friendly and the food gets to you quick. I always get an omelet or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group of friends after a long walk over at Crab Cove. One of my friends swears my Ole's pancakes and another raves about this down-home place that serves breakfast all day, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came for the waffle and sausage patties. Both were extremely good. I love love love the crispy waffle. I wish they were bigger! =) The sausage patties are also very good! I haven't tried other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I always had seen a million people standing line waiting to eat at this place, so I tried it. I went for breakfast, I couldn't really get into the high price for a waffle. Looking around the place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its like stepping into a time warp for some reason when I walk in here. I guess it reminds me of family breakfasts at Denny's in the 80's or something. Waffle Combo anytime of day does it for me....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like an old school diner. I dont go here often only because the line stretches to the street. The best place to come here is on a weekday while everyone else is at work. no line, fast...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waffle house. Wa. Ffle. House. Never understand people that come to Ole's, get proscuitto and figs with chevre or something, and then complain that it wasn't 5-star wonderful and they're never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my newphew and niece here and they tore the menu up! I stuck with bacon and eggs. Since it was Saturday night, the place was quiet and we didn't have to wait for a booth. The eggs were done just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Day-um. We were talking Yelp when we were eating here, and I opined how that if a place touts some particular dish as being particularly good, then it really ought to be. Ole's has it down pat. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend for brunch last weekend. It was good, but didn't feel like anything special. I got a veggie omelette with somekind of spanish sauce (I'm pretty sure that is what they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This morning, I drove on city streets from Alameda to Berkeley in order to have more time to cruise around and ponder things as I passed various places that take me down memory lane. As I entered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a daily special offa the board.. Beef Stroganoff! I haven't had it since I was a little kid, and it was Great!. Good ranch dressing with the weird 2-pieces-of-lettuce-and-sunflower-seed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diners are abundant in Alameda, and for me each diner "specializes" in one at most two dishes: Tillie's for pancakes, Jim's for egg scrambles, Marti's for Swedish pancakes and Ole's for waffles and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance here. They sat us literally in the kitchen, yet I didn't mind because it felt like I was having a meal at home.Waffle Combo with sausage links: pretty good (the waffle was very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for breakfast. I had a waffle with fresh strawberries, it was very tasty. There was a wait outside to get in but the food was good. My husband had a special for the day, a breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's has been around for a long time. Their decorations are proof, they need to be degreased them!!! The: Corned Beef Hash; and Beef Noodle Soup both are specials but the best they have.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten breakfast here. And it's made my mouth happy each time. The portions are large enough that I generally don't clean my plate, and my palette doesn't get tired. The service, while not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have a problem with breakfast joints that charge me $8.50 for 25 cents worth of waffle batter, nasty reconstituted frozen strawberries (in AUGUST) and aunt jemima maple syrup.The search for a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alameda seems to often do this to me- everyone raves about someplace and my first visit leaves my uninspired. So bummed. Went for dinner, felt like succumbing to my urge/addiction for fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok, coffee is ok. I just don't get the lines. Especially when it is cold out now. I way prefer The Hobnob down the street. They have great food. It's the best eggs benedict you ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap has this place been here FOREVER.My bf LOVEs breakfast so he automatically LOVES this place.I like it. I go there once in awhile. When i drive by to go to work on sunday mornings or friday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly staff, but so-so waffles (really). Well, not so much the waffles as the toppings. $8.50 for waffles with fresh strawberries is a nice idea, but the strawberries I got were mushy and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food here's really unhealthy for you, which is probably why my texas omelette tastes like sex in chili/cheese/egg form each time i go. one day i decided to switch things up and order a waffle,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The quintessential Alameda breakfast/brunch/diner stop. The decor is old school, the menu consists of classic health-unconscious greasy spoon fare. While not the best food I've ever had, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can appreciate a good Kellogg's Eggo Waffle, you'll love the waffle here. I tend to prefer though a fluffier waffle but their waffle was still good. Make sure to get a biscuit instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know...you have to be in the mood for life back in the 60s...and the coffe shop food that went with it. This place is the real thing. Food is fresh and reliable. Pancakes and waffles are very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tuna melts and hash browns! Food comes quick, the coffee is strong, portions are big and the prices are cheap! Really dated decor but it adds to its charm of a good old diner feeling!
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I am sad about this one. I will, when I feel up for it, give it another shot, but for now, it is a great disappointment. It was lunch time, so I got a grilled cheese and fries. And before you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so do you remember that scene in "The Wizard of Oz" where the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion are on the rocks at the Wicked Witch's castle waiting to rescue Dorothy and her little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow thank you Ole's for that breakfast that I promptly YACKED up all over the sidewalk when we got to our car. I am so not kidding. You (Ole's) have ruined my Friday. You are gross.I had eggs, a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE February 2008: I honestly do not see the point of making your patrons line up on the sidewalk outside. On a busy recent Sunday morning, I tried to wait in line with my little kid but it was too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly service and it really reminds of some of the places my mom would take me back in the day. Like a McCrory's lunch counter, but cleaner. Not much variety here (duh, waffles, obviously, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this breakfast nook didn't make a splash at all. passable waffles, satisfactory maple syrup, nasty coffee, inadequate sausage links & bacon and a second-rate hash brown.it looks like the locals love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have only ever eaten here once. The bacon and waffle were nice. I never remember to go here. I went once in a desperate search for cake. The waitress said they didn't have any cake. I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an okay breakfast place. The coffee was way too acidy. The oj didn't taste fresh. Greasy hashbrowns that were barely tinted. I asked for my eggs to be burnt over...but they came runny and white...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't go more than a couple weeks without a waffle from Ole's for breakfast. We try to go every week. The weekend lines are bad, but worth it. The best times to go are during the weekdays.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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I have been there four times over the past 11 years. Each time I found the food, service and cleanliness to be a little below average. With all the other restaurants in the immediate neighborhood, I...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's has never disappointed me. Here's why:* Really good, fluffy blueberry pancakes, with just a hint of that steamy baking soda saltiness to run up your nose. And you get A LOT of them.* Good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast place in the Bay! Love the waffle combo for a pretty good deal. I come back every time I'm in the area, it's something about waffles (not those snooty Belgian things) that makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast joint in Alameda hands down. The locals know it and the lines that form outside show it. Admittedly, you're not going to find some earth shattering eggs and bacon here, c'mon for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just recently discovered this place and I'm in love. The pancakes are the best I've ever had. They just melt in your mouth...unbelievable! Their giant size biscuits are so yummy and come with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet memories....I will always remember walking across the street to get coffee or hot chocolate.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great, great place to have breakfast. I've never had a bad breakfast experience there. The staff is great, they keep it movin'! Always a line on Park St. weekend mornings but it moves fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order a waffle, request it "crisp", strawberries and whipped cream on the side so the waffle doesn't get soggy, and enjoy the best waffle on earth. The hash browns are delicious--way buttery, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another Alameda landmark. Breakfasts are amazing. The omelettes are always the best and so filling. The wait isn't bad on the weekend if you get there before 10 a.m. Otherwise, it can be a wait....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here once with my parents. The line to get into this place is really looong. it's pretty dirty so don't wear flipflops... my dad always gets stomach problems after eating here.... over all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too much variety on their menu, and I don't recall being a big fan of their chicken fried steak (thought their country gravy is bomb), but what they do have to offer is bomb ass food, excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An incredible value for breakfast in Alameda. The pancakes are spectacular, the waffles so-so. The rest of the breakfast menu is well prepared and generously sized. The only consideration here is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was just okay............The place had a great look(I love the sign outside)The coffee suckedThe waffle was pretty much deliciousThe rest of the food was so/soThe service was goodI might go again,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's the big deal about this place. The waffles taste like eggos and the coffee like dishwater. Essentially, this place is a Denny's without being a nasty franchise. Food is mediocre. If it were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda Divey, but who doesn't like a greasy egg and crispy unbelgian waffle once in a while.I always get my waffle with peaches on top (from a can, but appreciated nonetheless). Sometimes it just hits...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's places like Ole's that make me want to move closer to Oakland/Alameda. Their waffles are out of this world, and taste like what waffles should taste like. I'll bet that the recipe calls for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 visits in 3 days. (work related, don't ask.) ole's is pretty much a grease joint with a pinch of character. it's old-skool and likely hasn't changed much since it opened however many years ago....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be the best waffle shop/diner in Alameda. There is always a line out the door and for good reason. The strawberry topped waffles are so good and the hashbrowns are some of the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why so many people like this place. Maybe it is the rememberance of yesteryear. I think the food totally lacks anything called.....flavour... I love breakfast for lunch. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ole's restaurant has the best breakfast around i recommend pancakes an and omelet the lunch is ok but the breakfast kicks rear...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly service. Fast with the coffee. And most importantly, waffles to die for. I'm not even a huge waffle fan, but these are delicious. Hash browns and sausage were tasty too. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love waffles. Not Belgian waffles mind you, regular waffles. This place delivers, not really, its just an expression. My waffle was perfect, golden brown, crispy but soft, and oh so flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Love this restaurant. A little cramped on the weekends and really long lines, but well worth the wait. Amazing service. The lines go quickly, with the cooks putting out plate after plate of hot foo...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hangover and craving for a big JUICY burger? Y'all know what I mean. Cannot gurantee it's JUICY all the time thou.YEA! This place have the best deal. Only $5.50 for buger / fries and soda. But you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic thin waffles, I always get the pecan ones. They are cooked to perfection. I made the mistake of trying the french dip and think that the place is called a waffle house for a reason.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The standard waffle produced by this waffle shop was not exciting (nor were the hash browns), and I also saw the grill chefs handling the food with bare hands. They don't offer eggs Benedict. That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the places that I really, really miss about not living in Alameda... When I'm feeling really piggy, I'll talk my dining companion into sharing either the blueberry (or strawberry) waffles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A confession!!!!I am an omelette junkie!Ole's did not disappoint.Look at the lines on weekends .... can so many people be wrong?Delicious omelette and sour dough bread or hash browns or whatever I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My waffle wasn't that exceptional ACTUALLY for a place that brags about their waffles. I also learned they don't use real maple syrup which made me sad. My friend's omlette looked REALLY good though...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I ate here last Friday morning. It was his second time and my first. We got breakfast. It was excellent and the service was fast. Except when we were done we had to wait a while for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Fun crowd, busy atmospher, great Americana Diner appeal.Cons: Sometimes a wait to get in..but never bad.Ole's is the type of place that should never disappear from our American Landscape let...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Be prepared to wait, because there is always a good twenty minute line for breakfast. It is worth the wait! The waitresses are promt and friendly. The menu has a great selection. The food arrives as quick as...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but I had a great breakfast experience! The food was real breakfast - real waffles - real pancakes - real good!! The prices are reasonable and the service was decent. It's on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would never wait in line to eat here. I have been here a couple of times and left with a sense of mystery. I don't know what all the fuss is about. It is a basic breakfast spot with an old school...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing you can get at Ole's Waffle Shop if you're into that is Chicken N Waffles, without having to cross the bridge into Oakland.I **heart** Ole's, if only for their charming decor and neon sign....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's is an establishment ... and that means that you are going there with the knowledge that it:a) Is not the cleanest joint in the worldb) Will be a while before you get a table and you'll have to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be the killjoy and say that this place ain't all that. I really don't understand why people will wait in line to have breakfast in Alameda. Head over to Jim's down the street, grab a bagel up the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Alameda classic breakfast spot still satisfies - for a certain type of experience, nothing beats Ole's. The line is the one minus, but if you go early-ish the line is usually absent or really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am probably more nostalgic about eating here than the food itself. I use to skip out on chemistry just to eat breakfast here. The waffles are great! The coffee is eh.. but Peet's is down the street....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite breakfast joint . I usually order the steak and eggs, but will order a waffle on the side if I'm in a daring mood. Service is always fast and friendly. Expect to wait in line on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pancake and waffle maniac. I cook pancakes in the morning before work, on the weekends with eggs (for this I must take a penance from the vegan church, I know). I really shouldn't be eating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To all y'all degenerates out there what put a hate on Ole's I say... yer dum. Its not a fine dining experience... you ought not take your buddies from SF hoping for the same kind of brunch fare...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not really sure what the hype is about. this place always has a huge line out front on the weekends, so i've only been once.i was underwhelmed. my boyfriend and i sat in the back near the kitchen, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would really like to give Ole's 3 1/2 stars. Get a biscuit. No, really. Get a biscuit. They are huge and fluffy, just get one. The waffles were thin with just the right amount of crispiness....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's is such a great breakfast spot! Sit at the counter ... or wait for a table... hopefully it's not too packed and you get one in the main front restaurant, where it's bright and cheery. Speaking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I knew about the lines, so I went on a Wednesday at around 11:00, figuring I'd be right in between the breakfast and the lunch crowd...turned out I was right. Except that we sat at the counter right...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long before I was pregnant... I woke up craving the tast of Ole's on the weekend. The biscuits... the hash browns.... so -so- so good!If you see the cranky skinny waitress with no smile - stear...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the long debated issue in Alameda...Jim's or Ole's? I believe Ole's is still the true Alameda tradition. It's not everyday someone should hav a complaint about this joint, because I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I end up having breakfast at this greasy spoon practically every weekend! Sure the line is long but it moves fast... I don't even mind putting up with their grumpy waitress and I've even overcome my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cafe from another time. Step back to when calories meant nothing to the masses, and grease was one of the four food groups! Their staff is friendly and inviting, and the cook is FAST FAST FAST!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who mentioned greasy spoon?Okay I have to ask, the food is okay, but why do you insist on queing up for hours to get in here? They aint serving a 'full english' I'll tell you that much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here on a sunday morning/afternoon.Great waffles and food, good place to bring the kids!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Readers, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Ole's Waffle Shop. Please, don't be intimidated by the long line outside, it's worth the wait. Dont' even mind the semi ok service, well it really depends on who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, heavy carbs. The blueberry pancakes rock.The waitresses are very nice and call everyone "honey" and "sweetie".Be sure to allow time for a long nap after your meal.Your belly will be so busy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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I'm glad they haven't updated their interior. It's really like walking back in time. The southern fares, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, and general breakfasts are delicious. Recommend it.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you people f*#kin Crazy!!!! complain about Grease at a waffle shop!!!! What did you expect crepes and salad with vinaigrette for breakfast! You Mornons!! It is called a Waffle SHOP!!!!! You walk...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
very tasty waffles, it's true. although my breakfast date was grossed out by the food messes on the carpeted floor. be ready to wait with the cool people of alameda outside on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has a line of eager breakfast-eaters standing outside. So as a newcomer, I figured it must be the best darn breakfast place in Alameda! The line was long but fast. There's your one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Grease, Grease, Grease, and not the John Travolta/Olivia Newton John kind. I don't know what brings so many people from Oakland to line up in front of this place every Sunday Morning. At least you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
fast pace... breakfast place. been there once and tried the waffle and the hashbrown. the blueberry waffle just melts and the hashbrown was just right. of course... alot of oLe's wouldn't be good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ole's has good waffles...well, they better. The first time I went here I told the waitress that I was going to compare the waffles with Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in L.A. since I had heard Ole's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nop. This restaurant doesn't do it for me. I don't think I've ever ordered something that I liked here. It's nothing against Ole. Just every time I walk past this place and there's a huge line out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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This is a great place to go to have breakfast in Alameda. If you like basic eggs, waffles and pancakes, you can't go wrong. Nothing out of this world about the place, but you can expect to stand in line any...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HATE the wait, especially Sunday or Saturday mornings. FUGGETABOUTIT! I've only had the breakfast, and the eggs/hashbrowns are nothing special but not bad. The prices are pretty high, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So apparently the waffles here are a secret recipe that Ole's family won't give up. Cuz today my culinary ass asked. I've never been here on a weekend, so I've never had to stand in any kind of long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the restaurant smells old. feels like we took a time machine back some decades.i didn't feel our waitress was particularly friendly. at first i just didnt think much of it and thought that might be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Butter on top or butter on the side, please?""Bacon or sausage, please" "Hashbrowns or grits, please"Down home politeness, warm greetings, and all the traditional breakfast items done the right way....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, and maybe it was an off day... but the waffle I had was pretty bad. It was very thin and crunchy and it wasn't especially hot so my waffle experience was a lot like putting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stood in line for Ole's but maybe that's because I always seem to end up here on a weekday morning (there, the secret to quick brunch seating is out).Ole's would get a three star review...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I travel from San Francisco to Alameda for the sole purpose of the Ole's experience. In my experience it is difficult to find a simple diner that delivers a straight foreward American breakfast....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great little diner!!! Waffles are really good but, I wish they where more of a Belgian style waffle instead of Homestyle. Their service was top notch!!!! I never had to ask for more coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WTF is the fascination with this place people? It totally sucks.Sure, it's a freakin' Alameda tradition, but is that necessarily good? The Bush legacy is a tradition too, but I don't see him getting 5...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Driving by on weekends you see first-hand the popularity of this little gem before even stepping in the restaurant. Lines of the faithful stand patiently waiting for Ole's plates of heaping breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ham steaks? What the ***? Yes, I was surprised to see Ham Steaks on a breakfast menu, but after the initial shock, I was able to make a decision. Going inside, after a wait outside of course, ( Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start with the food: greasy, but decent. The place was stuffy, but i usually don't mind if the food is good. Now let's move on to the service: In general the staff was really attentive with my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I can really eat at Ole's are the hash browns and the oatmeal which is okay by me because Ole's will always have a special place in my heart as the first place I ever met a drag queen....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before heading out on a nasty Sunday to help at the East Bay SPCA's Shot Fair, we filled up at Ole's.Stick to your ribs (since none of us would be able to east for the next 6 hours) waffles,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, if you're into the cafeteria quality cheap American breakfast, this is a great example. The pancakes and waffles are good. The decor is wacky, but bordering on cheap-chinese dirty. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, greasy diner food. Servers are friendly and the food is reasonably priced, with generous portions. Standouts are the omelettes & waffles (better be with "waffle shop" in the name right?)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even when I'm starving I'll drive past a hundred Denny's or Coco's toget to a place like this. If this isn't the best breakfast in the East Bayit's definitely in the top five. There used to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast on the planet. Almost always crowded but worth the wait. I'm not a "sweet" breakfast person -- I've never found the appeal of pancakes, but I'll eat them here ... and their waffles,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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The omlettes, cornedbeef hash and waffles with ice cream are really good, but the interiors needs some help and updating. Everything feels greased up and uncomfortable. It's a time warp in there!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like stepping back in time.Great, greasy morning grub.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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You have to have a go-to diner in your collection of restaurants and Ole's is ours. It is exactly what you'd expect. Vinyl booths. Hot coffee. FAST service. And a mad crazy rush at popular times. Whic...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ole's! The waffles are deeeeelicious, and the waitresses call you "hon." What more could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
made an attempt, but it was crowded and stuffy...so we left...maybe if we can catch this place on the DL someday.....?
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Truly a great diner. Pancakes to die for, terrific omelettes, amazing out-of-time decor.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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If you drive down Park Boulevard during the weekend, you're likely to see a group of people standing in line in front of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda. You're thinking, the food must be great if the line's out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ole's is an alameda tradition. it's been in the same spot since sometime in the 40's. it was ran by the same family into the 70's, i believe. and has been operated by another family since then....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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I love Ole's other than the wait which can be long. I have been eating here for over 20 years and the food has been the same good consistency and quality all this time! The waffles are great!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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The decor hasnt been updated for at least 20 years which adds to its charm. The food is excellent. DEFINITELY have the "broasted" chicken or their super light waffles ever. The service is always fantastic and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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My husband and I love this place. There isn't a better breakfast to be had in the bay area! While the line to get in can be long, it is totally worth it. The waitresses and staff are friendly, and the decor is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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This place has the Best warffles and pancakes around at the best prices around. It is well worth the wait that you will encounter on weekends and holidays.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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there arenit many other restaurants in alameda that better qualify as institutions. take a trip to oleis (since 1926, proclaims the menu) for good old-fashioned diner food that hasnit been touched by any of...
eastbayexpress.com - user review
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this adorable coffee shop, with a classic neon sign, has been dishing up sincere eats since 1927, from early breakfast (open at 5:30 a.m. during the week, 6 a.m. on weekends) to early dinner (don't try the...
sfweekly.com - user review
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what's the big deal about this place?
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