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Family restaurant in Kellogg, Idaho
What should I order at Sam's Restaurant?
What to order
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Onion Rings
Recommended multiple times as huge, hand-dipped, and among the best ever eaten, with reviewers calling them delicious and a standout item.
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Cinnamon Rolls
Frequently praised as delicious and homemade, with reviewers also noting the huge size and calling them a great dessert or breakfast item.
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Chicken Fried Steak
Repeatedly recommended for being flavorful, lightly coated, not too salty, and one of the best versions reviewers have had.
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French Toast
Mentioned several times as homemade, very soft, and delicious, with one review specifically highlighting the cinnamon French toast.
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Burgers
Praised as delicious and awesome, with good portion sizes and a satisfying diner-style flavor.
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Hash Browns
Called excellent and especially good when paired with bacon and cheese, with reviewers praising the breakfast portions and taste.
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Steak & Eggs
The sirloin steak & eggs breakfast was singled out for having a very nice, thick breakfast steak and being cooked exactly as ordered.
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Club Sandwich
Recommended as excellent and part of a strong lunch lineup, with reviewers grouping it among the best comfort-food choices.
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Patty Melt
Mentioned as excellent by a reviewer who came highly recommended, making it one of the praised sandwich choices.
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Milkshakes
Noted as a great accompaniment to the burgers and sandwiches, with reviewers calling them good and part of the enjoyable diner experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 8 PM |
About Sam's Restaurant
Sam's Restaurant is a family restaurant in Kellogg, Idaho, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual, cozy, quiet setting. Reviewers consistently praise the chicken fried steak, hash browns, onion rings, cinnamon rolls, French toast, and shakes, along with fast, friendly service and generous portions. It is also noted for serving local specialties and classic comfort food, with dine-in and takeout available. The price range is $10 to $20, and many reviewers describe the value as very reasonable for the portion size.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Sam's Restaurant known for?
Sam's Restaurant is especially known for its chicken fried steak, which reviewers describe as lightly breaded, flavorful, and not overly salty. Its homemade onion rings, cinnamon rolls, and hash browns are also frequent standouts, and the restaurant is praised for big portions at a reasonable $10 to $20 price range.
What dishes are most recommended at Sam's Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the chicken fried steak and eggs, hash browns with bacon and cheese, homemade onion rings, cinnamon rolls, and cinnamon French toast. Other commonly mentioned favorites include steak and eggs, burgers, shakes, and the Reuben on gluten free sourdough.
What is the atmosphere like at Sam's Restaurant?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a classic small-town diner feel. It suits solo diners, groups, and travelers stopping through Kellogg, and several reviews mention friendly service and a relaxed locals' crowd.
Is Sam's Restaurant good value?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call the prices reasonable for the amount of food served, especially given the large portions. With a listed price range of $10 to $20, diners say the meals feel worth the cost, particularly for breakfast plates and homemade desserts.
When is the best time to visit Sam's Restaurant?
Breakfast is one of the strongest times to go, since reviews highlight hot, fresh plates like steak and eggs, hash browns, and French toast. Travelers also note that service can stay fast even for larger groups, so it works well as a stop when passing through Kellogg or along I-90.
Is parking available at Sam's Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Sam's Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Sam's Restaurant is good for kids.
