A local favorite that perhaps has Greek origins. We have been coming here (usually for breakfast) for over 10 years now. This time it was around noon, so my wife had the mini version of the Mexicano omelette, and I had the American burger with a grilled jalapeño on the side in addition to the french fries and avgolemono soup. My cup of soup came first and I enjoyed it. It was creamy and had chicken breast and rice in it along with a nice lemony tang. My wife enjoyed her omelette, even eating her hashbrowns, which I was surprised to see. Usually, she leaves them for me. She must've been hungry! The hamburger is a half pound of ground Angus beef before cooking and comes with lettuce and tomato and in my case cheddar cheese instead of American. That grilled jalapeño was an extra charge, but that was fine. It came on the side (as does a good dill pickle) and I took occasional bites from it to enjoy the heat On a Saturday as you might expect there was a bit of a weight but not more than 10 or 12 minutes I would say. Their own parking lot can fill quickly, but they have additional spaces available in the parking lot immediately adjacent, but be sure to follow the markings on the sign that indicate where you can park for their restaurant. Very down to earth diner with outdoor seating and a full bar Looking forward to the next time we're in the mood to stop on in! read more

Bill's Cafe - Mini version of the Mexicano Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped into Bill's Café on The Alameda late Thursday morning after a long night of rehearsal, absolutely in need of a quick recovery and something comforting to bring me back to life. As always, this place knows how to take care of people. Yadira was our server and she was incredible--warm, attentive, and genuinely kind in that effortless way that makes you feel like you're in good hands from the moment you sit down. The service here has always been great, but she really stood out. The Bloody Mary was perfection: bold, spicy, and exactly the kind of "reset button" I was hoping for. And the tortilla soup? Absolutely phenomenal. Rich, soothing, and deeply satisfying--one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite because it's just that good. I came in excited for the Monte Cristo I've loved here for years, the one I've recommended to friends like it's a sacred personal discovery. When I learned it's no longer on the menu... my heart genuinely sank. It was iconic. It was beloved. It was the thing I looked forward to. Bill's, if you're listening: please bring the Monte Cristo back. Some of us are still grieving. Even with that heartbreak, everything else--from the food to the drinks to Yadira's amazing service--reminded me why this place is such a staple. Still one of the best spots in San Jose to recover, refuel, and feel taken care of. read more

I remember Bill's Cafe being the place to go for breakfast and for brunch. This was well before the rapid expansions, I'm talking about almost 15 years ago. Now? Well, now it just feels like Bill's Cafe is another Denny's. The food is honestly pretty average to sub-par. With all of these other breakfast/ brunch spots, Bill's Cafe really has fallen by the way side. My wife and 3-year old visited before a museum weekend and I was surprised how disappointing our visit was. I ordered the Hawaiian Pancake, which was banana and macadamia nut and coconut shreds pancake. This did not work. The coconut shreds just doesn't mix well with the banana or macadamia nut. Further, the saltiness of the pancake batter was too overbearing. My wife ordered the original Eggs Benedict. That was fairly good. The hash was very good. We ordered a kids waffle for our 3-year old. We added eggs (for +$2). It was like 1 egg. Not worth the price. Coffee mugs were stained. Service was fine. Parking is limited in the small lot. Bill's Cafe is now just another Denny's. read more

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Ample parking available. We were warmly welcomed with a smile as soon as we walked in. The restaurant has a family-oriented, mom-and-pop type of vibe that feels very inviting. Our waiter was kind, patient, and attentive, especially with keeping up with our drinks. The food came out fairly quickly, and we didn't have to wait long at all. Everything we ordered was delicious. I would definitely come back again. read more

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Ordered the Crab Benedict and Chicken and Waffles and it did not disappoint. The eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was on point. My chicken was fried to perfection and hot. I would come here again. read more

Bill's Cafe - Crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

First time at this location and it did not disappoint. Parking lot here is tinyyyyyyyyy so be mindful of others. We had a group of 5 but we were seated quickly on a weekend. I wasn't that hungry so my friend and I split an eggs benedict. Same great taste as any other Bill's cafe. Our server was also very nice and brough joy to us all. read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

We came here for the holidays and it was decorated for it as well! I got the special cordon bleu omelette which as cheese, chicken, and ham with hollondaise on top and it was delicious! It came with toast and potatoes which both were tasty as well! My parents got the crab cakes benedict with hollondaise on side which they love each time! My brother got the quesadilla which is so huge he saves some of it for a future meal! Overall love coming to this location! read more

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When you're looking for a true diner vibe with great service, delicious comforting food with big portions and decent prices - this hits the spot! We ordered the regular strawberry pancakes and the chorizo omelette with house potatoes and a side of chicken apple sausage. All were good - only thing I would've switched out was the potatoes for hashbrowns but everything else was tasty! read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is a classic diner, sweet servers, good food, sweet ambience, what more could you want! read more

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I love coming to Bills Cafe everytime I finish my PT at MOORE physical therapy in the day time. And today felt like a good day so I came to eat, my late breakfast and lunch. Servers are always so pleasanty inviting and food is great, so I can't ask for more. 5/5 even for the beautiful new setup of the restaurant. 5/5 for everything, so come try them and if you want something like, ask for the side order of the Country Fried Steak and side of biscuit and gravy and maybe add some waffles too, can't beat the food and prices. read more

Bill's Cafe - Side of country fried steak and biscuits with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Consistent and excellent service, the staff always make Bill's special. The menu has been updated again and still carries great comfort food options. Plenty to pick both for meat and vegetarian lovers. The sweet French toasts, super size scrambles and spicy options are perfect with hot coffee. Plenty of indoor and patio space for all weather. read more

When in san jose needing breakfast or brunch, always go to a Bill's Cafe!! They have multiple locations and they're all good (or so far the 2-3 that I've been to). We were in San jose on a Saturday morning before going to a Galaxy Con at the convention center downtown. This particular Bill's Cafe was a 10 minute drive away. We were seated right away and offered coffee promptly. The guava juice is so good and both of our breakfasts were hearty and well cooked. Tri tip Benedict was perfectly cooked, poached eggs nice and runny, steak was a good temperature. Chicken fried steak was oh-em-geeeee good. Thin crispy batter, good gravy, and comes with eggs and either potatoes or Hashbrowns. Country potatoes were amazing and love the onions in them. This is definitely a fancier looking Bill's compared to some of the others that look more old hole in the wall style, but don't let the fancy decor fool you, this is just good old fashioned food. read more

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Such a solid breakfast place! There is always a line on the weekends but if you're flexible with seating you can snag a seat at the bar or patio pretty quickly. This location has a covered patio and attentive service! Tons of dishes made to order and (as long as it's within reason) they are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions too! Our go to is the Benedict, and on mornings where you aren't as hungry they have a single benney option! Love this place! read more

A very solid brunch spot. From the service to the food to the cleanliness, this is one of my favorite locations. The Greek lemon soup had a strong lemony flavor with orzo and chicken. I personally wished it included carrots and celery, but that is just my preference. The roast beef sandwich was dry and not something I would order again. The pancakes were really good. Fluffy and exactly what you want from a classic pancake. The chocolate chip pancakes could use a few more chocolate chips, but overall they were still soft and satisfying. The omelette was cooked exactly how I requested, dry on the inside, and the portion was generous. The hash browns were perfectly crispy on the outside without being burnt. Prices are reasonable, the food came out quickly, and the menu is extensive with plenty of items I want to try next time. Our server checked in on us often, and the overall experience was great. The space feels cozy, and the ambiance works really well for a relaxed brunch. read more

Homey diner that is open early! We had a flight early in the morning so this was a nice stop. The food itself was typical breakfast food and it feels like a home-y diner. The fried chicken benefit was 7/10 -- gravy was a bit overwhelming and made the top soggy. The hashbrown was crispy and was the best part. Can skip: The smoked salmon was decent -- the bagels tasted a bit stale and some of the onions weren't thoroughly cooked. 6/10 Coffee was also a miss -- they offered it to us in the beginning and we wouldn't get it again. read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Great diner. I've only been here a couple of times, but I really enjoyed the service and food here. Both times I came in were in the weekday morning, so there was no wait. we were greeted right away and ordered. I swear our food came in less than five minutes both times. The serving sizes are very generous, and the staff was super kind. I will definitely come back again and again. read more

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We got up early so we thought of getting some brunch before we head out for the day. We haven't had bills cafe in a long time so we were excited to try. The service was acceptable. Not too bad not too good. You have to keep looking for ppl to come by for service. Even for water and bill. Also. The food was tasteless. Idk if it's cuz they wanted ppl to add their own condiments but we had to add salt and pepper and hot sauce a lot to make it taste decent . The bathrooms were also kinda a war zone as there were only two. And tends to get busy after 11am. Hopefully they would improve service. read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Coming all the way from Gilroy and as a mommy to be it satisfied all my cravings. It was a wonderful experience and our server Cruz just made it over the top better, great energy, funny, and great sense of urgency and over the top great fast service, definitely worth the wait when busy, we definitely will be back! read more

Great brunch spot ! My family and I came here on a Sunday morning in which we originally reserved for 7 people, more family kept coming and I kept adding more people. They accommodated our 13 people reservation and our wait time was no more than 10-15 minutes! I wanted to mention that we were celebrating a post wedding brunch and they were so kind to bring the newlywed couple a cute dessert on the house ! Staff was soooooo nice !!! Everyone from the waitress, bussers, the hosts were all so nice ! Now on to the food ! I ordered the cowboy skillet (4/5) which has potatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapeño and chorizo with a sunny side up egg (egg can be cooked to your preference) the skillet was so flavorful and the portion is huge! I definitely couldn't finish it on my own and the plate was shared. I also upgraded from toast to a Hawaiian pancake for just 2.75 more and the pancake was everything and more. With bananas, coconut and macadamia nuts I hit the sweet spot. What was surprising to me however, was how many healthy options were on the menu! From fitness omelettes and veggie skillets topped with egg whites being healthy while eating out with family is more attainable. My husband ordered a veggie skillet and it was healthy and very flavorful! Guilt free and kept him full for hours ! Great experience and great food! Thank you Bills Cafe ! read more

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Excellent food and service . We ordered the crab cakes Benedict . The eggs Benedict part tasted great . I don't like the crab cakes as much cause it is more like a deep fried bread with fake crab meat . The cost was only $18 so I should not expect much . Some restaurants that use real crab meats will charge you over $30 for the crab meat egg Benedict. My other friend got the Tri tip egg Benedict for $20 . The table behind us has two orders of the Bill's egg and steak . The size of the trip tip steak was impressive and it was charcoal boiled to perfection , medium rare in the middle . I would love to return and trued that next time . Parking is usually full on the weekend even it has a private parking lot . Street parking is also available . read more

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Outstanding food--everything delicious and fresh. Best espresso martinis ever! Alex C is the top waiter every visit--super attentive and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Bill's Cafe - Espresso martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Honestly, this place was so decidedly meh. It felt like it had so much potential - my friend recommended it, its an institution, the food looks really really good and they give you a ton of it, it was busy, etc. But the food just, well, missed. Came here the day after watching Messi play last week. I got the corned beef hash eggs Benedict and my husband got a scramble/skillet. Husband's food was super cold despite coming out really fast. The cheese was also not even melted. We were confused - either they gave him an extra they had already made or they have some of the scramble/potatoes premade. He has also never complains about anything, that's how I know it was super mediocre. My eggs benedict was fine. The hollandaise was just OK in terms of flavor. Everything else was pretty bland, and my eggs weren't runny which, imo, pretty much ruins the dish. The best part about my meal was the hashbrowns for sure. Either way, the service was friendly and quick. Overall not a bad experience but not great. read more

Bill's Cafe - Corned beef hash eggs Benedict (not as good as it looks) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Bill's cafe is my all time favourite place. My husband and I eat there after most of our hiking weekends. We get their California omelette with either country potatoes or hash browns. They were kind enough to separate the cheese and cream for us when we were avoid dairy. Very friendly staff and cute cabin feel in the restaurant read more

Bill's Cafe - California Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Classic diner conveniently located near downtown, SCU, and SJC. One of the original Bill locations -- now 10 of them around the Bay. I've only ever been to Bill's for breakfast, although the lunch options look solid as well. Chorizo scramble/omelet: four eggs with chorizo, tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese. Chorizo isn't spicy. Half of an avocado. My go to. California Benedict: decent hollandaise. Bacon a little skimpy. I ask for my english muffin to be more toasted so it's crisp. Smoked Salmon Benedict: only thing I've ever had I didn't like. Breakfast come with choice of hash browns, home fries, or fruit. Home fries. Coffee is mid but not bad. Servers are usually very nice and helpful. Tables are clean. read more

Bill's Cafe - Chorizo Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this spot!!! My dad took us there 4 breakfast!!! We were seated right away. Our waitress was happy & friendly!!! Menu has lots 2 choose from. I love that they offer 1/2 order items such as Benedict's & omelets. They also have boozy coffees & mimosas!!! I chose from their 1/2 menu & got the CA omelet that had spinach, mushroom, & tomato w/ cheese & a side of hashbrowns & sour dough toast. Delish!!! It's a cute, clean diner that I would definitely go back again!!! read more

Bill's Cafe - 1/2 French toast w/ fruit!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had a super good experience here!! I highly recommend the cowboy skillet it was super good, and spicy!! Our server was super sweet and I loved the old breakfast shop atmosphere. Overall great experience:) read more

Bill's Cafe - Cowboy Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for around lunch on a Saturday and it was super easy! The waitlist was easy to join and only waited max 20 minutes. Not bad at all. The servers were constantly checking in if we needed anything which was super sweet. The benedict with salmon was delicious! I loved the hashbrowns with it. We sat outdoors and it was nice and airy :) read more

Bill's Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This restaurant was a classic diner restaurant located near downtown San Jose. We got there around Saturday noon and it was crowded but not wait luckily. The menu had a wide selection of omelette, egg benedictions, scrambles, sandwiches and so on. We got the crab cake benedict and meat lover omelette. Each benedict/omelette dish came with roasted potatoes or hash browns. The crab cake was deep fried, which was a bit disappointing for me, but it tasted not too bad. The hash brown was crispy and nicely seasoned. The meat lover omelette was truly for meat lovers - it was full of sausage, bacon, and cheese. The flavors blended well with each other. Service was a bit disorganized though. A waitress came to take orders after we already placed the order. The toast that came with the omelette also arrived very late and we were already half way done with eating. Overall the food tasted good, portion was big, but service could be improved. read more

Bill's Cafe - Meat Lovers Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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The diner everyone goes to at least once if you're a student at SCU or from around the SC county. It's beloved and long standing for good reason. I think their food is amazing, not too salty good flavor and has a variety of portions which is appreciated. Got the Mini Pancakes w Bacon and Meat Lover Omelette with Hash Browns. Those pancakes came out fluffy and not so mini!! It was a great surprise and honestly appreciated because I felt like these days I got so used to see food being skimped out on. It's nice to know that these places still exist that want u to leave feeling full and loved. Our waitress was the nicest and came straight out of an oldies movie. With the loving sassy tone of a mother she hustled and always checked on us throughout our meal. The staff really create a family feel, taking up a special place in everyone's heart that I'm sure has a lot of people coming back for more read more

Bill's Cafe - Meat Lovers Omelette, Pancakes wBacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here for Sunday brunch. It was very busy. People were waiting inside and outside. Wait-list said it would be about a 20-25 minute wait. Our table was ready within 15 minutes. Service wasn't bad. They really want your coffee mug full at all times though. I don't know how many times they asked me if I wanted a refill. Hahaha. Everyone in the group liked their food. I got the chorizo omelette, which I enjoyed. Chorizo wasn't too heavy on the cumin, so I liked it a lot. We all asked for crispy hash browns, but they weren't very crispy. read more

Bill's Cafe - Chorizo omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow portions are big and prices are reasonable. Lots to choose from on their menu. It is busy on the weekends but they have indoor and outdoor seatings and the wait is not too long. I loved my salmon egg benedict and to my surprise it came with a bagel instead of english muffins. The bagel was easy to eat soft and not too big or small and actually worked well because it was able to withhold the sauces without being overly soaked/soggy. I ordered two dishes one with hash and the other with potato. I liked the potato better since it was seasoned better and less greasy. The hash was unfortunately greasy, sloppy and lacked flavor. Overall it was good minus the hash and my cranberry juice which was clearly concentrate for $5 which is disappointing. read more

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Went here for breakfast with my friend from Tampa Bay. Yummy food! Excellent service and great ambiance!!! We will definitely be back.

Carlos provided the most excellent service for our monthly group lunch. He was quick, efficient funny and friendly! I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict which did not disappoint!! It was absolutely delicious! I will definitely come back! read more

Bill's Cafe - Crab Cake Benedict! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Why do healthy runs always lead to filling brunches? This time around, we enjoyed the ambience of other people getting their fitness on. The kiddos, the wifey, the friends. No problem here playing cheerleader. Still worked up an appetite tho' so tried to go to the local brunch spots. First one nearby had a line stretching out the door so we kept on moving. Decided on Bills since it's been awhile. Even with a 30m wait time, it seemed to zoom by. Even more so, as we sat and ordered, things were moving like a well oiled machine. We got our food out in no time. It was a toss up but the Mexican latte kicked things off. Chilaquiles, some well done hash browns, and a nap to round up the lazy Sunday. There should be more days like this. read more

Bill's Cafe - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was absolutely amazing and the portion size is huge. My girlfriends and I shared the mimosa flight... they were very tasty. The food was so good and I will definitely go back. read more

We've heard about this place for a while, so we finally got to come try them out! It was pretty busy for a Friday morning. Our server was helpful and attentive. The food was prepared and brought out to us pretty fast. Everything had a good taste to it. Would definitely come back! read more

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The food is delicious and service was prompt. It is very mom and pop style restaurant. We got the French toast and hash brown. Def recommend read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

First time at Bill's and the it's a classic diner atmosphere, I came around 10am and it was pretty crowded but no wait time which was convenient! I ordered the new steak ranchero omelette. It was my first time ordering this omelette and it was decent, I loved the ranchero sauce which added some tang to the dish and had plenty of meat. Definitely a hearty breakfast I just wished there were more hash browns. Overall 4/5 read more

Bill's Cafe - Steak Ranchero Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I dined in other locations before and I would give them a 4 star for the food presented and the service. However, I didn't feel the food wasn't as much as I expected compared to other locations but the service was still good. Ample parking and convenient location for coming from East Bay. read more

The portions are huge! We both ordered hashes and couldn't finish them all because it was a lot of food. It was definitely good, but nothing totally out of this world. The wait was about 15 minutes so not bad. This place is definitely busy and fills up quick. Everyone was nice and service was good. Just a classic big breakfast place. read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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