Went to Flames after having been out of the state for 20 years, and everything was exactly like I remembered. That's a good thing! Food was delicious, servers were kind and helpful, and the ambiance is ... well, you kind of just have to see it. Love this place, try the Monte Cristo if you're brave, it's worth every calorie.

Had breakfast here for a few days in a row while visiting San Jose! This is a good down home style breakfast spot. Hubby loved the omelets and I loved the croissant French toast! Easy going atmosphere and had good service!

My cat was at the medvet next door and while we waited we decided to try Flames Coffee Shop. For our visit here we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. The staff was friendly and attentive to us. I ordered the steak breakfast which came with a generous portion of steak cooked perfectly, 3 eggs, hashbrowns and toast. I was very pleased with the meal and enjoyed it with a cup of fresh coffee. My husband ordered a patty melt with hot fresh fries, he was very happy with the quality of the burger and will order again. The cakes looked delicious so we took a peice of cheesecake to go. The atmosphere is very relaxing and roomy with plenty of seating. Would highly recommend for an American diner. The menu is quite large so you will find something for everyone.

This has been my family's favorite breakfast place for years! Some may say the atmosphere is outdated, but for me it is nostalgic, as I have been going there since I was a kid myself. Their service is fantastic. Your coffee cup never gets empty, they are constantly walking around and refilling it, the food normally comes out within 10 minutes, their portions are huge(I always get 2 meals out of my meal), their food is amazing, and their prices are pretty good. We have also been there for lunch and dinner, and all of their menus don't disappoint. I've never had anything bad there. Today was exceptional. My 9 year old got to choose where she wanted to go for her birthday, and she said she wanted to go to Flames for breakfast. We went and we had Carlos as our server. We have had him many times before, and he recognized us. When we told him it was our girl's birthday, he made is extra special! He brought her out a Mickey Mouse pancake with her breakfast. He also brought out ice cream with a candle for her and her sister, and they sang happy birthday to her! She loved it and felt so special. He is always to friendly, and is a wonderful server. Afterwards, my younger daughter said she wants to go there for her birthday as well. This place really is the best, and we will continue to go there whenever we want to treat ourselves to breakfast out!

Stumbled across this place when passing through the area and stopped for a sandwich and milkshake. The service was super quick and attentive and the vibes are immaculate. I love a classic diner and the food was great! I’ll be back for pancakes soon.

Coulette steak. Hector recommended it. He’s the server. I ordered what he said to order and it was bomb. Coffee was refilled 4x. They put the butter for my pancake in a plastic container that was inverted on the pancake so it melted while I ate the steak. I travel here to SJ a lot. Tried about 15 different places for breakfast. This one is the best I have had.

Great tasting food with safe and courteous staff. Our family enjoyed a pleasant dinner and desert at flames. It was not crowded at the time and we were safely tucked away from other patrons.

Perfect place for weekend brunch. Ever since Hobbes closed down in north San Jose, I was searching for my next brunch spot. And after trying dozens of restaurants, I found the perfect substitute. I absolutely love this restaurant. Amazing vibe, great food and excellent service. It had good costal decor, kinda! And hygiene was their top priority. I could see! I wasn’t a big fan of their fries, but portobello mushrooms sandwich was amazing. Even skillet chicken was good. Maybe a little bit too cheesy! Definitely recommend this restaurant.