Chicken & Waffles
Crispy, golden, and worth the drive across town.
$17.99
Old North Sacramento · Est. 1944
Breakfast on Del Paso since 1944.
A real family diner with fluffy pancakes, sizzling sausages, and a pot of coffee that never runs dry. Come hungry.
Dine in, or call ahead for pickup at (916) 925-6747
Same corner since '44
Our story
More than 80 years on the same corner.
Sammy's opened in 1944 and has been feeding this neighborhood ever since.
When the diner went dark during the pandemic, it was a real loss for Del Paso Blvd. In 2024 the Begum family, a mother and daughter, brought it back. Same recipes, same counter, same welcome. These days they're coming up on two years back in business, and most mornings everybody knows everybody.
You'll also catch rotating specials that nod to the family's Fijian roots, plus Mexican, Chinese, and Italian dishes they love to cook.
Pull up a stool. You'll fit right in.
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What folks order.
Cal Slam
Eggs, bacon, links, ham, potatoes, and pancakes. Bring an appetite.
$18.99Banana French Toast
Sweet, warm, and a little bit indulgent. Caramel or Nutella.
$13.99Chicken Fried Steak & Egg
A diner classic, done the way it should be.
$17.99
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Order on DoorDash for delivery or pickup, or give us a ring and we'll have it hot and ready.
Around the diner
A morning at Sammy's.
Sacramento's favorite
Voted the city's best.
The Sacramento Bee's readers named Sammy's a 2025 Sacramento Favorite in three categories.
Favorite Breakfast
The Sacramento Bee · 2025
Favorite Diner & Cafe
The Sacramento Bee · 2025
Favorite Pancakes
The Sacramento Bee · 2025
From the neighborhood
Loved on Del Paso.
★★★★★Incredible women of color owned and operated family diner! 12/10 breakfast and lunch and service. Sun through the windows in the morning to warm and wake you up with their coffee and chorizo eggs benedict.
Garret S.Local Guide · Google
★★★★★I definitely come here for the vibes. They make you feel right at home, everyone is so friendly and accommodating. The food feels truly home cooked, with love in every plate. This has become my go-to lazy morning mimosa spot.
Briannah W.Google review
★★★★★What a freaking fantastic place. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. This family owned spot is what we need right now, to relax and eat in peace and feel welcomed. This is the place.
James K.Local Guide · Google
★★★★★Had Thanksgiving dinner and the food is excellent! Definitely a good place for breakfast or dinner. They were more than willing to adjust to my allergy needs, and the owner is very gracious and funny. Had a great time.
John L.Local Guide · Google
Come hungry.
Open daily, 6 to 2. Order on DoorDash, call ahead for pickup, or just pull up and we'll keep the coffee on.