Country Way the Original
Category: American (Traditional) [Edit]
5325 Mowry Ave(at Farwell Dr)
Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 797-3188
- Hours:
Sat 6:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sun 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Breakfast
- Alcohol: None
176 reviews
Hayward, CA
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114 Reviews for Country Way the Original
I have to give this place 5 stars because of the service, the people and the food. You get a shit load of food, I've only finished a full meal maybe once or twice.
The french toast is fuckin fireeee, i recommend it. And the soups are G too. They are good on refilling your coffee too. The pancakes are the size of the wheels on an Escalade, i mean they are hella big real talk son!
I mean you can spend the same money at Denny's right across the street and you'd get really shitty ass food, so go over to Country Way instead for some bomb ass breakfast.
hot damn, the reviewers and this place are SERIOUS.
i haven't seen food portions this big, since leaving the south. and the food is not just big in size, but in taste. after seeing some dishes pass by, my gf and i chose the texas pork steak, french toast, and a bowl of chili (i had to) which were all great. after a couple of bites, i was back talking "y'alls" and "fixin's". actually, come to think of it, i don't think they had any grits! but who cares, they come proper with the food they serve.
oh, and when you come, don't be intimidated by the line. we came on a sunday morning and there must have been 20 people in front of us. the guy controlling the wait list (who appeared to be the owner) was all business going through the list. he waited no more than 10 seconds for someone to answer his call before crossing their name out and going to the next in line. my, man.
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Holy Crap. That's what happens when they plop down the french toast combo and a cup of coffee in front of you. Not gonna lie, this place fills you up for a great price.
Had the combo, overeasy eggs, bacon, and a side of potatoes. The french toast is sweet, and is HUGE. I don't know where they get their bread from, but it must be made for giants. As I'm writing this I'm about to fall into food coma.
People here are really nice, the service is quick, they refill your coffee fast, and you get in and out for the same price as other less quality places. Definitely the best breakfast in Fremont, although the old Hobbee's used to be the best before it closed...
Only thing against it is it has a weird atmosphere, sort of a dank creepy feel inside.
Yep. It's good. I figured that this one wouldn't have many reviews, but it has tons. The short stack was very fluffy and yummy. The French toast was amazing. My only complaint would be that the coffee wasn't great (but no worse than any other dinerish-type place). Good service and cool decor make this place great. If only it were cheaper. It's no more expensive than other family restaus these days, but I still think the price could be lower.
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I went here on Sunday morning for breakfast to meet a friend. Now having not spent a great time in Fremont I never knew this place existed. But, was pleased with the service. The service was quick and food was good. Talk about quantity, they know how to bring it. No one can complain about that.
I ordered the corned beef hash with eggs. Usually people are fairly skimpy with the hash but not this place. I was totally pleased. People here are friendly and they seem to remember the regulars which is cool.
So, yes, check this place out. There pricing is good for what you get. Sure the hell beats Denny's.
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Ooooooh the Country Way. I still remember being little and my mom would take me here once in awhile to have breakfast. I remember that I was always excited because it is much better than Denny's, and more extravagant than the breakfast mom made at home. I returned a few days ago because I had wanted to take my boyfriend here for awhile. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so I definitely get excited about a good breakfast restaurant.
The first thing I love about the Country Way is the decor. From the outside, it looks like a cottage of some sort. On the inside, the tables and eat-at-bar is set up like a diner. However, it has a sort of forresty feel to it. When I'm inside, I definitely feel like I'm in Yosemite, or in the country, and not in Fremont, CA.
The second thing, and most important thing I love about this place is their breakfast food! The food here comes in huge portions and the prices aren't too bad. Usually huge portions = greasy and oil foods. But not at the Country Way. The food here is definitely not greasy and tastes home made. MmmMm.
During my recent visit, I ordered the Garden Omelet, which had mushrooms, spinach, zuchinni, onions, and BEST OF ALL, Jack Cheese on top! Also, I LOVE their potatoes here that come with the breakfast. They don't serve you the normal hash browns. Instead, you get these big pieces of scalloped potatoes. My boyfriend got the bacon omelet with cheddar cheese on top and loved it.
Another great thing about this place is that the coffee is free. And surprisingly, the coffee is pretty good here. They are also VERY good with refilling your cup. Our coffee cups were never empty.
Last but not least, the service here is friendly. The workers may be running around like crazy, but it's only because the place is so busy. But you never have to worry about waiting long for your order to be take, for your food, or for your check.
If you're in the area and looking for good breakfast, I definitely recommend the Country Way. I haven't tried their lunch&dinner but that's just because I'm not a fan of American food for lunch&dinner. However, American breakfast is awesome!
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This is one of my favorite place after a night of heavy drinking. The greasy sausage omelet loaded with cheese, and a cup of regular joe, or two, or three, usually does the trick to cure a hangover.
Dinner here is good too, when I'm strap for $$ but still want to take my lady out for a proper sit down dinner (hey, I'm not a cheap date). Only problem is those damn kids running around. But what can I say, it's a family style dinner, can't expect candle lights and white apron waiter filling my glass with wine.
All things aside. Yummy and tasty, generous portion, budget friendly, parking easy, open early.
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Best breakfast in Fremont I have had thus far.
I love me some breakfast. Today I had a huge vegetable jack omlet.
Good luck cleaning your plate!
If you dig on swine, you'll love the bacon.
The meal came out lickety split and the coffee cup was never empty.
No splenda for the coffe, if that matters to you.
This place is really good! Like really really good food; especially breakfast (and its served all day)
Their omelets are humongous! It comes with real big chunks of stuff (whether you pick sausage, bacon, ham, veggies, etc.) I like their veggie omelet coz it comes with zucchinis' mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, onions...lots of veggies. They have good potatoes that come with your omelet too.
They also serve huge pancakes. They have strawberry pancakes and whats nice about it is when you order to go, they seperate the whip cream and the strawberries. They dont just plop down everything in one box.
They also have pretty cheap steak dinners...for about 12$ or so. It is some good stuff. They put some kind of gravy or sauce in it. They give you your sides of potatoes, veggies, soup or salad and dessert.
Too bad they close early tho, it would have been great if they're open 24/7.
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When I used to live in Fremont, this was THE place to go for breakfast. They've got the normal range of breakfast foods you'd expect plus more.
I like the old school feel of the place and service is always good.
biscuits and gravy = me enjoying my meal.
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I live right around the corner and come here somewhat often. Big portions, fast service, decent prices....what more could you ask for? You're not going to get healthy fare here, but it's a diner!!! My dad likes to eat here when he visits for the early bird dinners, served before 6.
omelets omelets omelets omelets.
i've tried 3, and they were all delicious. and huge! And they don't skimp on special ingredients. My coworker ordered...I forgot what it was called. Let's say it was a "California" omelet. Well, it was covered in beautiful green avocados. Any other restaurant would give you 2 thin slices.
yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!!
Not just your average hole-in-the-wall, greasy spoon breakfast place joint.
This place deserves 5 stars!
Large portions. Affordable prices. Their corned beef hash is OFF THE CHAIN. The pancakes and omelets are just as delicious.
Always satisfying and worth every penny. :)
I might have overdone it.
After finding out my carrot cake lady, Deanie, was rushed into the hospital on Saturday, I went to go find some pick-me-up food.
I saw Country Way.
A ordered a Country Way Omlette, which had two slices of Kraft processed cheddar cheese on top, which kind of took away my appetite. I flipped that sucker over on my plate and ate it that way.
Came with a side of potatoes and toast. You can choose white, wheat, or sourdough.
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Delicious American comfort food in huge American-sized portions. I like to come here when I feel I haven't eaten enough meat and I know I can fit all that food in my tummy. I'm a huge meat fan and I haven't come here yet WITHOUT ordering a steak. Nothing but good ol' Harris Ranch on the grill.
I tried the George's special once and then decided that the mushrooms were just covering up what was already a perfect steak. I usually prefer a BBQ tri-tip, or New York Steak, but at Country Way, there is NOTHING I'd rather eat than a nice medium rare Coulette steak with fries, veggies, and the side salad. Oh, and you can't forget the letter basket of bread and pats of butter that you share with your friends. Ah... And on the rare occasion that I still have room in this bottomless pit of a stomach, I like to finish off my meal with a cute little serving of Jello topped with whipped cream. Mmm. mmm.
Apparently, there are other things on the menu, and they all sound tasty and modestly priced. I recommend foreign diners pick whatever they think sounds nice- because I've discovered that my taste for steak apparently doesn't translate to other palates. All the menu items are pretty representative of classic American cuisine and the staff and diners here are all wonderfully diverse and pretty representative of what this country is. (Dang, I'm sounding quite patriotic aren't I?).
Comfortable food and prices, nice service, tasty Coulette steak, and jello served in those cute little metal dishes on a plate with a mini-doily. Mmm mmm mmm.
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The Country Way is without a doubt, one, if not the best restaurant in the south bay as well as the east bay. The portions are large, cooked to perfection, the waitress, (maria) as well as the servers, are the best,
professionals in the business. If you're looking for good place to eat,and are like me, (like good service) give them a try. you won't be sorry.
country way is incredible. i ALWAYS get the french toast. it's not like any others, it's almost like a desert. the service is so fast.
i don't know if it's true, but my mom said she knew someone who was fired from there because they were talking to customers! they want the food in and out of there which is cool with me!
the portions are massive, the food is incredible, the service is lightning fast, and the place looks like a log cabin! 10/10!
This place is fantastic! And, consistent.. It's perfect when you are in the mood for something casual and inexpensive. Breakfast is the best. However, lunch and dinner are delicious as well. Try their fried chicken! The service is always good. All the servers and busboys are very friendly.
BEST PLACE TO GRAB A STEAK FOLKS..IN THE ENTIRE FREMONT AREA!!! GO FOR THE COULETTE STEAK, OR SANDWICH!!! ITS TRUE!!
They know what they are doing with steak..and thats why I have gone with a 5 star. Have been eating here for 14 years, always ordering the steaks, and they are so consistant..that its UNBELIEVABLE! They will cook them to your liking everytime.
Breakfasts are good for all hang-overs known to man..or woman. They cure you on the spot. Big plates and yet another place where everybody has fat butts (accept me..)..and this is a good thing.
This place is a staple in Fremont and it never fails to impress me with it's delicious food, ridiculously large portions and professional wait-staff. Service is quick and efficient. It's diner food at it's best.
Really good food and you defiantly get your moneys worth, probably the cheapest meal I've had in a long time.
This place is original and great!
BEST FRENCH TOAST ever!
it's shaped funny so it kinda threw me off but the size was gigantic, unlike the size of the restaurant.
Elongated little cottage with interesting decoration. Friendly waitress.
Food was OK. More of "Quantity over quality" restaurant.
Didn't need a togo box though. =P
A little bit of kitsch. Lots of little old ladies chatting it up over breakfast here..very cute.
The amount of food/quality of food is definitely worth it for the price. Otherwise, not the most memorable breakfast/brunch experience I have had.
Comfort food at it's best. I've been to many breakfast joints but this one has to be my favorite. The country fried steak and eggs was not only huge but delicious. An order of french toast can probably feed 4 people. The interior is rustic and so 70's looking. Whenever I'm in the East Bay this is a must eat!
amazing. absolutely amazing! the service here is outstanding. the coffee in your cup is always being refilled. it never reaches the bottom. try the french toast. the amount of food that they give you is ridiculous...i don't think i have ever finished a meal.
i used to come here every morning before school to have breakfast. everything i ordered was fantastic especially the tri tip and eggs. the lunch is great also. the burgers are monstrous and the dinner steak is always cooked perfectly. try it with the sauteed mushrooms. yum!
everything is homemade including the soup. even at the wee hours of the morning, i will order a cup of soup with my breakfast. try this place. you won't be disappointed!
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OMG, I just met the Omelette of my dreams!!!!
I ate here with a few of my friends after some mountain biking on a saturday afternoon on the suggestion of Arnold D. I didn't think we'd get seated so quickly since we got there around noon, but we got seated immediately. I suppose the breakfast rush was on their way out. I don't know how to describe Country Way's ambiance. It's not your typical diner breakfast place, it kinda has a cheesey Reno feel or something. But regardless, I had the best omelette EVAR. I seriously found the Omelette of my dreams!! I ordered the Greek Omelette and added mushrooms. OMG! That was a piece of heaven!! First it was HUGE, and it came with spinach, green onions, feta cheese and bacon bites...and of course, the mushrooms I added. Yum Yum Yum! I couldn't stop eating it since it was THAT good. I am surprised I made such a huge dent in the ginormous omelette.
I would've given 5 stars, but the potatoes had potential to be better. Just a tad bit more crunchy and it would have the been perfect breakfast meal. Coffee was OK. At least it wasn't weak.
Service was spot on and the food came out pretty fast. We had a very friendly waitress and she was really good! Prices are very reasonable and the portions are more than generious.
I'll be back to try other dishes, but it's gonna be extremely difficult to pick a different dish (most likely will be the corn beef hash) after meeting the omelette of my dreams! :)
They give you alot of food. Quantity over quality is never ok in my books. Don't give me more crap to mask the fact that your food is regular plain jane breakfast food. They have alot to choose from on their menu. I had an omelet that i grew tired of like growing tired of the reruns on mtv shows... playing one after another.
I love coming here. Big ASS portions, convenient prices and the food it off the hook! French toast are Deeeelicous!!!!!!!
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Cheap, friendly, fast, and huge portions--really can't ask for anything more. This is not one of those fancy healthy socal brunch places--it's comfort food for giants. We were over the long wait for food at OPH so tried this place instead. There were lots of ppl waiting (about seven 2-3 person groups ahead of us) but we waited for about 10 min only. Water, coffee all came immediately and the waitress was quick to take orders.
Tried: blueberry pancakes $5.50 (lots of fruit, 2 huge pancakes, whipped cream on side was $2.50), club breakfast (2 eggs, link sausages, strawberry pancakes) $7.15, strawberry french toast combo (2 eggs, bacon) $7.55, biscuits and gravy $4, and a side of hash browns.
Everything was really delicious and well made--strawberries were in a syrup instead of fresh as I would've preferred but the sauce was great and you didn't need syrup. They serve a basket of french bread with butter for the table as well. We ate everything right up and happily paid our $43 bill.
if you love going out for breakfast, you need to visit this place and have their french toast and country potatoes. both orders are generous! I've never had french toast sooooo good, the regular order is way too big, you can share it with three people, other wise, order the half order (which is still HUGE! the amount is the size of a 14 inch pizza pie, sliced into 4 huge pieces, there is a pic of it on yelp but the order I got overflowed the plate unlike the picture)
the french toast is different where they dip it into a batter which is more like pancake rather than being eggy, they cook it in tons of butter which makes the experience a cross between funnel cake/pancake/french toast....I dream about it!
Country potatoes, thin round slices of potato cooked to a crisp on the outside and soft on the inside of the potato mound just how hashbrowns should be!
If you are on a diet, don't come here! this is for the sinful only!
I heard the breakfast country fried steak is huge and damn good, I have yet to try it cuz they only serve it on the weekends.
I have eaten their omelettes and cornbeef hash, yum!
can't wait to eat here again! it can get very packed on weekends and there is a wait and have left hungry only to go the Country Waffles in hayward (not the same). come on the weekdays and you are sure to get a table in the AM.
Update: 3/8/08 Had to eat here again after writing and reading all my reviews in my breakfast/brunch list.
I ordered the french toast combo, the french toast was slightly different, still good but I liked the toast i ate a week prior. I guess it was because I went on a saturday when it was sooo busy, the french toast was thicker, not as lacy and funnel cake like, a little more eggy.
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A friend and I have became weekly regulars here. We always order the club breakfast (2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 sausages) which is a real bargain before 11AM. The staff has gotten to know us so they're pretty friendly, although I can see how people can be taken away at first because the waitresses can be a little pushy. They're friendly folk though.
To beat a dead horse, yes the portions here are ginormous. One of those omelettes can feed a small village. The breakfast food here will fill you up for the rest of the day. The club sandwhich is also worth a try. I haven't tried dinner here, I think even if I did come for dinner, I'd still get breakfast food.
One thing I'd gripe about is the old "rustic" feeling it has to it. Which is kind of a nice way of saying its kind of dirty feeling.
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There aren't enough adjectives to describe how much I love this place. It's the breakfast spot to which all others are compared. The waitresses are brusque, the coffee keeps coming, the food is greasy and huge and reasonably priced and always delicious. Even though the place is always crowded the wait is never long. I'm not sure what makes it so good, it's just breakfast food (I've never gone for anything else), but it's the kind of place where you see people from all walks of life, everybody is happy and enjoying their food, exchanging pleasantries and sharing a newspaper. I miss Country Way, and haven't found a place in Portland that is its equal. Elmers just doesn't cut it.
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awesome place... great french toast,ham, and the eggs were ok... the only thing id change is that they don't let you swap linguica for ham :-(...... great value for the money and good food
BEST FRENCH TOAST EVER!! Holy crap....anywho...
The potatoes are sometimes served a little undercooked and the service can be iffy. The waitresses here drink on the job for SURE. Largest portions of breakfast I have ever seen in my life. One breakfast plate order can feed me 3 meals!! I would drive 500 miles just to have thier chicken and rice soup on Sundays! Best corned beef hash I've have other than my mom's!
I used to come here a lot for their breakfast. Usually got a HUGE helping of any omelete they had here. It's really heavy and filled with heavenly tastes. It's a great spot for a nice breakfast to jump start your day. Good diner type environment. The service isn't always that sharp and tend to forget a few things from time to time which kinda bugs me.
Eat a hearty breakfast at the Country Way! Their food is tasty, and their servings are generous. Pricing is reasonable as well (3 egg denver omlette with hash browns, toast, and coffee is about $11 including tax). The staff at the country way are always incredibly busy serving food. They also have a front dining counter where you can just sit down instead of waiting for a table. The place is always busy, Eat up and enjoy!
I recommed their omlettes, and their soups, especially their split pea soup (I forget what day they serve it on... I think thursdays).
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This place is by far one of my favorite breakfast joints! The prices are fair and the portions are ginormous!! My bf , sis and I normally share two of their massive omelettes and the french toast with strawberries on the side and no whip. I don't like when they pour the strawberries on top because it makes the french toast too sweet. Their meals are really filling and are cooked home-style so it's very heavy, but oh so freakin satisfying!! :) Be careful of their super long lines though! Either get here really early in the morning or later in the afternoon. There's still a bit of a wait in either case, but it's not as ridiculous as during rush hour!
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Really good place. The atmosphere need some work but the food is delicious. The prices are very good.
Amazing! This place has been in Fremont for years. It doesn't look like the most modern place but you know what once you get on the inside and order some food it doesn't matter. Luckily they keep the place clean considering the age of the building. You can recognize this as the place with the RED roof on Mowry off the freeway.
You have to try this place for all three meals on different weeks. Breakfast is always served all day and my favorite meals here. Greek omelet 4-5 eggs, bacon, spinach, feta cheese on top with a side plate of hash brown and sourdough toast. Another breakfast alternative is their Texas breakfast which is enormous slab of pork chop or their french toast which is completely different. If you get there in time they have numerous specials throughout the day whether it's breakfast, lunch or early bird dinner.
Lunch time the Philly or the hot pastrami sandwich is always a winner.
As for dinner it's an entire different story. The chicken Parmesan or the half chicken or the country fried steak is always a favorite. If you like chili they have one topped with onions and cheese. YUMMO
The service is excellent since they only hire waitresses with I over heard 10+ yrs of experience hence the age of all of them. Anyway for the food you better be hungry cause I'm a big guy and usually walk away either hurting or with a togo container. If you also head out on Sunday mornings there is usually the "Church" groups that come out so it does get pretty packed out but usually only a 30 min wait at most and is most definitely worth it. I've been going here since high school and have been very pleased EVERY SINGLE TIME. Enjoy
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For anyone who's ever given this place 2 or less stars is really crazy. I'll be honest, the portions are crazy huge, but at the same time.....what did you expect when you walked through the doors? Fine Dining? This is a true to it Diner that is fast and good.
I have come here time and time again and I still think they have the best omelette's ever, better than IHOP or any of those other "franchise" diners. George's coulette steak meal is pretty good for what you pay and what you get. Service is super fast and they are always there when you need something. Of the many diners I have been to, Country Way will always be that "sure thing" where I will not be disappointed in my food.
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