Alex’s of Berkley Family Dining

The waitresses are rude and they bring out your food wayyyyyy too fast even when we get carry out at work and we place an order they are rude and when we pick up food their always in a rush. The only thing is their food is not too bad.

The food is ok. The price is whatever. It’s not cheap, it’s not expensive. But…
Try ordering a kids order to go. I dare you. I live across the street and avoid this place based solely on the fact that they refuse to allow you to carry out kids orders.
Luckily for us there are coney islands everywhere and this place is nothing special.
I think they might want to drop ‘family’ from their name. Alex’s Family Dining? I have kids in my family tho… so… Only family when we eat in the restaurant?

I really wish I could give it 5 stars but the servers make it hard to. The food is excellent! You get so much bang for your buck! Plus Alex himself is awesome — always coming around to check on everyone and making sure no one needs anything. Why that can’t transfer over to the waitresses, I don’t know!

Your standard diner food. Its OK, nothing great nothing poor. It is what it is. I’ve always had good service, in a reasonable amount of time even when the place is busy. We usually come in the mornings and it has your typical family style place breakfast selection. It is nothing special but it is close and reasonably priced and convienent. It is a decent place to stop off at.

Its a diner that is close to my house. It not OMG this is amazing but its pretty good. We go there out of convenience. I like to get their Cesar salad with grilled chicken it’s one of my favorites. Breakfast is good nice size portion. Stay away from meatloaf very unflavored and just not good. Prices are decent.

I came here with my new family, we were seated almost immediately, our waitresse was ok, not very friendly and not much knowledge of the menu. I had the country omelet amd it was ok to say the most. Egg was overcooked and dry, the gravy was very salty and I had to ask numerous times for jalapeños. The server never came back to check on our food or how we were doing so my drink was left empty for the duration of the visit. My wife said her food was great, minus the hashbrowns which she ordered well done (crispy) and they were anything but. I would recommend going to a place like leos or national over this diner. I have not been back since my visit and don’t think I’d be coming back anytime soon.

Went here the other day for a late breakfast. The service was slow and our server was incredibly rude. I even went as far as letting the manager know who just said they were sorry. They tried to over charge me for bacon. I had to pull out the menu to show them it was half the price of what I was charged. The food came out scattered… Mine was cold by the time everyone got their food (we were a 4 top). I won’t be coming back.

There are much better places to get good food and get friendly service. The women who work there are snobby and not friendly on both occasions that I ordered take-​out. I ordered the chicken kabob dinner and my chicken was partially raw and the rice pilaf was wet and gross, way over cooked. On the other occasion I ordered chicken parm which was dry and gross. It tasted like they threw it in the microwave. I will stick to the Avenue from now on, where I can get edible food and friendly service.

Really? I can’t believe that the reviews are so lukewarm. Alex’s is such a great go-​to place for all 3 meals. Breakfasts are yummy, comforting and extremely reasonable. Lunches are perfect… sandwiches fresh ingredients (real turkey off the bone), burgers are excellent and soups are homemade and delicious. There are always excellent dinner specials that change daily. The waitresses are efficient and friendly. Alex’s is not a Saturday night 5 star Michellin chef famous venue. Alex’s is the perfect family-​style neighborhood café that has something for everyone! Oh, I forgot about the salads… a big variety and generous.

Great clean atmosphere. Food is always great, have never had anything I haven’t enjoyed. Best value around. Prefer it over any of the numerous Coney islands around.

Heads or Tails at Alex’s.
Heads you might get a clean fork. Tails you might get a napkin. Heads you might get decent service. Tails you get the correct bill. Heads you get a few smashed potato chips. Tails you get hot fries. Heads you enjoy your delicious sandwich in good company. Tails the server tells you to box your food before you are done eating so you leave with the box because you feel so rushed and go home and finish eating.
Good luck and bring your lucky coin!

Meh.
The food is all right (I would put that at three stars if I was rating the restaurant solely on the food), but the service leaves a lot to be desired. The waitress forgot several items and had to be reminded about them and we were never offered refills on our drinks.

I unfortunately dread writing this bad review but the time has come… For years everyone in my life has hated this restaurant and told me not to go there. From bad customer service to gross food. I however, an in love with their breakfast skillet. That’s all they usually have to offer. Until today when a waitress took my order over the phone and when I asked for it to be well done & to have the eggs on the bottom I was told «we can’t do any specifications. We are far to busy today to do that»… In shock I let my order go through. When I went to pick my food up the restaurant was kind of marginally busy. Nothing crazy for a Sunday. The waitresses at the front all had attitudes. The staff was horrible. My food is some how cold. My food that they couldn’t find by the way. This place left a horrible taste in my mouth and I will not be returning.

Walked out without eating. Our food took forever to get to our table. When it finally arrived half the dishes were cold. The gravy had that film on it the forms while sitting. All the waitress could say was what do you want me to do. We asked for the manager but he did not come out.
Save yourself some time and skip this place.

Came here to see what all the hype was about for breakfast one day. I ordered pancakes, eggs and something else that was forgettable. I was a bit turned off when they brought me little frozen fake butter packets to go with my pancakes. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either. The service could have been a lot better as well. I had to ask for everything (water, a straw, silverware, my check).

Friendly service. Overall it was a satisfying stop for a quick dinner with a friend. The food was just okay. The chicken strip pita was but mostly lettuce but the chicken that was on it was seasoned well and tasty. The lemon rice soup wasn’t very lemony but it was ok.

Very good homestyle cooking restaurant. Had a fantastic Greek salad with delicious raspberry dressing. Husband had a delicious corned beef sandwich. We went with a large group and the staff was so accommodating and friendly. Took great care of us and we will definitely be back.

Very standard diner, serving up family-​friendly short-​order food. We came here for breakfast and it was as you’d expect: good. Alex’s is convenient for people in the area to gather and meet for a meal. There’s ample seating, parking, and menu items.
Breakfast seems to be the best bet for all food you’re going to order here. Standard fare applies, with some «light» and «heavy» options thrown in for good measure. Corned beef hash is good, which is always my go-​to item in breakfast places.
Everyone seemed happy with their selections and they managed to serve eight of us at the same time, which usually never happens in diners. Service was friendly, prompt, and available throughout the meal.

Honestly, I prefer Berkley Coney Island, but only because they’re open 24 hours and are slightly cheaper.
Alex’s is exactly what you would expect from a family restaurant. The food’s definitely not bad, but it’s nothing to write home about either. It’s such an average, expected place that I literally have nothing to say about it. Not that that’s a bad thing.

Alex’s epitomizes family dining. Situated in downtown Berkley, the restaurant’s long hours and central location make it an excellent stop between shopping and errands. You can bring your little cousin or your grandma or your trendy cousin in town for just the afternoon, and they will find something satisfactory on the menu. Large corner booths seat six no problem, and quick table configurations accommodate groups. This is one of the few restaurants with bar seating if you really want to watch the short order cooks.
True to form, the offerings run the spectrum from large breakfast omelettes to seafood and grilled dinner entrees. Family cooking equals hearty meals in large portions. Daily rotating specials invariably feature a pasta option, a vegetarian-​friendly entrée, several soups, and one of multiple fresh salads. I have not distinguished whether the cooks use seasonal themes, but a typical night might feature tilapia done in a cherry glaze or a seasoned pork tenderloin served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Some of these specials are real hits, and the consistent quality on their crispy veal and chicken parmigiana brings us back for more. The stirfry is a miss for me due to the extreme sweetness of the sauce. Servers accommodate dietary restrictions and substitutions without batting an eyelash — try getting that sort of service with a smile in Royal Oak.
Breakfast comes fast and cheap with whipped cream and syrup in abundance. My sister-​in-​law and I have a soft spot for the pancakes, which come out hot and fluffy. Pop in around 1 PM for a late brunch, and a window-​side seat allows a lovely perch to watch the city flow by. The service is friendly and cheerful, and servers always want to say hello to the baby. Meals come quick even when Alex’s is slammed.