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    Bill's Café

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crab Cakes Benedict
    Loveliz M.

    I've been to Bills Cafe many times but the most recent time was this past Easter Sunday. We visited early in the morning where there was no wait time and my party of 4 was sat right away. Shortly after, we were greeted and waters were brought. Drink ordered were placed soon after. After reviewing the menu and made up our minds, our food order was placed as well. Food was served, enjoyed with the family. I ordered the crab cake Benedict with my Paloma mimosa. The other plates in my table consisted of the country fried steak and chilaquiles which were both great and enjoyed. We had our table our chit chat, ordered pancakes for dessert and overall we enjoyed the environment, speed of food being served and attentive service provided by the restaurant servers.

    steak and eggs, mimosa flight
    Rebecca E.

    This is hands down my favorite brunch spot in the Bay Area. I've been to all of their locations, but when I'm in Pleasanton, this is my go to for brunch/lunch. The customer service is amazing all around, from the hosts to the servers to the bartenders. Everyone is always friendly, welcoming, and on point. The food is ALWAYS A1. My favorite is the steak and eggs, and their freshly squeezed orange juice makes their mimosas even better. I usually stick with the original mimosa, it's just perfect. I tried the flight (shown in my pic), but I always order the original. I also love their eggs Benedict, pancakes, chicken and waffles, and omelets. Honestly, I haven't had anything on the menu that I didn't like. 10/10 recommend, great for dates, family, solo dining, etc!

    Burnt bacon
    M M.

    Food is normally good, but today we did not have a good experience. Burnt bacon. See picture. A family member came here a few weeks ago and the server added $50 extra tip that was not approved. He noticed it a few weeks later after checking his credit card statement. He had to come back and dispute it and Bill's Cafe response was " oh, people normally don't check their credit card statement". Really?? Make sure you ask for a receipt and check the tip amount. Not coming back here anytime soon.

    Chorizo Scramble
    Mike G.

    Second time here. This time with a larger group of family. We waited around 20 mins on a busy Black Friday. I had the California omelette, subbing jalapenos for the tomatoes. One daughter had the chorizo scramble with lemon blueberry pancakes. Others had omelettes and scrambles. Pancake sides were yummy too. Everything was delicious. Even though they were busy, service was consistent throughout.

    Huevos Ranchero
    Sophia H.

    Finally tried Bill's Cafe for Sunday breakfast! Wow, this is a great spot. First off let me start off by saying the service here is amazing. The moment we sat down we had someone asking if we wanted coffee and drinks and they delivered our food very quickly for a busy morning. The inside is large and lined with tables and booths, perfect for larger parties. We noticed many friends and families were there celebrating birthdays. Our group ordered the egg white Denver omelette with hashbrowns, chilaquiles with country potatoes, the huevos rancheros and a stack of chocolate chip pancakes. We were stuffed! Large portions and everything was cooked perfectly. The standout of the meal was definitely the pancakes, they were so fluffy. Our mimosas and Bloody Mary were mixed just right. Also if you celebrate your birthday there they sing to you and give you a shot? LOVE IT.

    S/Fresh Salsa (needed it because of the bland scramble)
    Molly L.

    We came here on a weekend day and they said it would be a 15-minute wait but it turned out to be more like 5 minutes for 2 people. The food can be pretty good depending on what you get. But I was surprised by the veggie scramble had very little flavor to it. So much so I had to order a side of salsa to add some flavor. I also ordered it with crispy hash browns but the hash browns were not crispy. The pancakes were pretty good though - we ordered the cinnamon roll and lemon ricotta pancakes and both were pretty good. My partner said his cowboy skillet dish with chorizo was fine, but it wasn't his favorite. This place gets really busy and they could improve their logistics a bit. I called to try and get on the waitlist on the way there only to be told I had to be there to check in. But it turns out you can get on the waitlist on Google. However, the line time estimates are not the most accurate either. So that could be a hit or miss.

    Menu
    Lea L.

    The place was bustling for a Monday morning, but we were seated right away despite the crowd. We ordered the California Omelette, Salmon Benedict, and Chicken & Waffles -- all very tasty! Definitely looking forward to trying more from their breakfast menu. The restaurant was impressively clean even with how busy it was. The bathrooms were well-stocked, and the floors weren't greasy or slippery like you sometimes find in high-traffic spots. The staff moved quickly, stayed friendly, and kept things running smoothly. Overall, a great breakfast experience -- delicious food, clean environment, and wonderful service!

    Crab Cakes Benedict
    Michelle H.

    I came on a Friday around 9:30 am and was able to be seated rather quickly. Our waiter was attentive. Definitely a cozy feel. There was plenty of parking but I can see it being difficult to park if it's crowded. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and it was perfect. I loved that the crab cakes were still crunchy and the eggs were made perfect.

    Petaluma scramble
    Glenn L.

    Came in on a rainy Saturday morning and were happy to be back at Bill's. We had the usual with corned beef hash and a chocolate chip pancake, the huevos ranchero, and the Petaluma scramble with hash browns and a pancake (instead of toast). I forgot that the pancakes at Bill' are really good! Service continues to stand out here.

    Lumberjack skillet
    Cynthia S.

    Came in on a Saturday morning before 11am. There was a line but we were seated immediately since there was only 2 of us. We tried the special Lumberjack skillet with a side of lemon blueberry pancake (instead of toast for $2.75 upcharge). The skillet has all the possible meat in there chorizo, steak, bacon, jalapeno, onion, 2 eggs, country potato. I have to say the pancake was sensational. The skillet was also good but not the lemon blueberry pancake level. They are expensive but nowadays, going out anywhere is expensive.

    Karrie L.

    We are back now that there is Google waitlist available. It is miserable waiting under the heat and sun if there is no waitlist. I also found that there are less people waiting outside the restaurant this time around. Service and food were good. We didn't feel rush from the waiter even when there are people waiting outside. Yay to Bill's! No egg surcharge. I still see this surcharge from some other restaurants.

    Classic Belgian Waffle
    Nichelle B.

    I came to Bill's Cafe for my birthday. The wait time was under five minutes, the servers were kind and courteous. It was busy for a Monday morning. I had the Belgian waffle with powdered sugar on top and a side of bacon consisting of three pieces, that were delicious. The bacon was crispy just how I like. Bill's Cafe is a popular spot in Pleasanton, especially for breakfast.

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    Haleh M.

    While visiting the Bay Area, we were searching for a brunch type place. We saw all the reviews for Bills and decided to give it a shot. We went on a Monday and there was no wait. The service was 10/10 with super kind waiters. The food was wholesome and delicious. They serve you basic hot coffee in mugs with unlimited refills. The inside was like a mom and pop iHop with all the condiments ready on the table. Located in a shopping center there is plenty of parking. Overall, everything was great.

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    2 months ago

    100% recomendado, excelente servicio al cliente, buen ambiente y comida muy buena, y los meseros muy atentos y amables.

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    2 months ago

    My favorite breakfast spot. Delicious food and wonderful service! I've never had a bad experience

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    Ask the Community - Bill's Café

    Do they serve gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free waffles?

    Did they get rid of the yelp waitlist?

    Yes we replaced it with toast waitlist app. It can be found on Google. Thanks

    Are you doing sunday brunch?

    Yes always from 7 - 3 on Sundays

    Drove by last Monday and the place was closed...even though Yelp posted that it was going to be open. Looked like it was getting renovated. Are you open for breakfast and lunch now?

    I was just there Thursday. It was open

    Do they take reservations?

    No. First come first serve. You can call and put your name in, but they won't seat you until your whole party is there.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    We have naturally gluten free options but do not offer gluten free bread, pancakes, waffles etc.

    Does this place do bottomless mimosas?

    No, but they have all types of mimosas in a huge glass for like 8.00.

    How long is the typical wait around 9am on Sundays?

    Depends on the size of your party but the average wait is about 30 minutes. I have been there and have been seated within 5 min for a party of two and sometimes have had to wait 20 minutes. They won't seat you until your entire party is there, but… Read more

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes in the patio area.

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