I'd actually give this place 3.5 stars but the food was good so rounding up. I'm a fan of the Egghead in Santa Clara in the Rivermark plaza so when I realized there was a DTSJ location and I was in the area, it seemed like a good option for a quick late breakfast before dropping a friend off at the airport. I've had the BEC (bacon, egg, cheese) and the side chic, but have yet to try the popular chicken sando so figured this would be a good time to try it. The chicken was seasoned well and the crispy texture was a good contrast to the brioche bun. Plus the chicken was still moist. It is big so I'd only get it if u was really hungry, but definitely a must try. I had some of my friends tater tots and they were so good! Crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside making it a great side to any sandwich you get here. The only downside was the service. While there were a few other people who were already there before us, a majority of the time we were there was spent waiting. I guess that speaks to them cooking everything to order which is nice, but considering how long everyone was waiting with the amount of people actually in the restaurant, the wait seems to be a bit on the longer side. Two of my friends got their food before me and another friend and the wait in between was so long that they finished their food before I even got mine (and they were trying to eat slow). Thats the only reason I'm knocking it down to 3.5 stars. The interior though is cool with an industrial/modern loom and there is also seats inside and outside, making it a cool place to chill. I think I'd give it another chance if I'm in the area just to see if the service was a one-off but definitely like the food read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

The matcha drinks are unmatched! The sandwiches were also delicious. Service was fast, easy and staff were kind. Love the ambiance, public parking right across the restaurant. Playlist was simply a vibe! read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is by far the worst dining experience I have ever had in San Jose. This single-handedly convinced me to download yelp and write this. This is the millennial-burger place of cafes. High prices for some of the most mediocre food I've had in the south bay. They have an incredible amount of space in the restaurant yet food takes forever to make. On top of that, they forgot our orders and we had to wait 30 minutes for a 44 dollar order of 2 sandwiches and 2 drinks. A sub-par business like this does not belong in the heart of downtown san jose. They should spend less money on their pretentious yet mediocre decor and spend it on improving their business and equipment. 8 dollars for a mediocre pre-mixed iced coffee with small portions, and 13 for an egg sandwich with a minor amount of seasoning, and a patty that tastes microwaved. I pity the animals that had to die for them to make this food because they would feel that their lives were wasted for such a dull purpose. This restaurant feels like it was created by an SJSU business entrepreneurship major who knows how to run a business and knows nothing of food and drink, a soulless mockery of what a cafe should or could be. I have never felt this insulted by spending money in my life, please improve your business drastically or move it outside of San José. read more

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Everything was okay but nothing here to rave about. Flavor and pricing were meh. Portions were decent . They forgot the spam that was added to the burger, but politely brought it out once brought to their attention,so adding an extra star for that. Also, keep in mind they don't offer any dipping sauces. Sauces wouldn't have made the food less dry or bland but it would have added some excitement lol. I asked if they validated for parking and they didn't even know. Ambiance is very forgettable, sticky tables, poppy music , probably best for pick up and not dining in. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Overall experience was mediocre. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast burger and matcha strawberry boba. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Me and my partner came in and ordered on the tablet which was fine. The tables were also sticky and gross. I ordered the Chic and the guava matcha. The guava matcha was whatever if you really like the taste of guava juice and grass I guess it's good. My partner ordered a Hojicha latte with boba and we weren't given the right straw for the drink. It was also basically entirely milk. The Chic however was extremely confusing and I couldn't even finish it. The chicken tasted like Chinese food somehow. And hey I like Chinese food, but not when it's my chicken sandwich. It was also spicy which should be specified. The bacon on my partners sandwich was also chewy (perhaps not cooked enough) The staff aren't very approachable to ask so we opted to just leave. We definitely won't be coming back. For $42 dollars it definitely was not worth it. read more

The space was spacious, clean, and had a big menu upon arriving! They use a toast screen to order and drinks/food came out quick! I came by with a friend for brunch and we both got the salad. It came with arugula, bacon, eggs, onions, parm and cheddar cheese. The piece of cheddar cheese was melted over the eggs which was a little odd, it didn't mix in well and felt like the salad could do without that! Overall, the salad was tasty and a good serving, I just wished the packaging was a bit bigger so mixing the salad would be easier. Parking is sparse but there's a park free garage around the corner and not far of a walk! read more

Almost $20 for a breakfast sandwich is crazy! Came here on a Wednesday morning at 8 to get breakfast before work. Sandwich took 15 minutes to make - good to keep in mind if you're in a rush. Has lots of indoor seating with some outdoor stool seating. Ultimate Sando was good - could use a little more salt but probably personal preference. Thought there would be more avocado than there was. Glad I tried it, but would not come back at this price point. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Ultimate sando - lacking in avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nice place to go Kinda small on inside. Takeout would be better Good food . Decent pricing . Chicken sando was the best read more

A nice brunch spot open early! I always get the Eggy (their poached egg over mash and bacon with baguettes). Super yummy and hearty in the morning. The tables are well spaced out, you don't feel cramped. Plenty of seating and there are outlets along the walls if you choose to do a bit of work or studying here. There's limited bar-like seating outside the restaurant as well. Parking - street parking or if you go to a near by garage the first 90 minutes are free. (see pic for Parking info). read more

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First of all...what I ordered, the breakfast burger was great. Very yummy! But today, the experience of getting my food was awful and management needs to figure something out. I ordered through DoorDash and went to pick my food up. When I got to the restaurant, there were about three people in front of me. There was a young woman behind the counter with her back to me. I stepped up, hoping she would acknowledge me. Nope. I stood there for 15 minutes. She didn't address me or the people standing next me. Eventually, a woman asked about her order. She said her and the party she was with had been there for 45 minutes. The young woman told that there was an issue in the back or something like that. I don't think it placated the customer. So...eventually I could see my order on take out shelf, but the worker still hadn't acknowledged me. So when she finally looked my way I told I could see my order and wanted to take and leave. I showed the order details from my phone. I left. When I got home and the burger was lukewarm at best. My advice to anyone who wants to go here. Have patience. read more

Staying in downtown San Jose for the night we were looking for a bite to eat in the morning. The location is nice because you can walk or drive as there is nearby street parking. The set up is very pleasing insid, clean, nice decor with the full menu on display. They have two ways to order, one via a kiosk or through the front desk. We chose the kiosk bc it offered photos of the menu items. We got a coffee and two egg sandwiches. Be careful when ordered to specify hot or cold (I guess it defaults to iced on some). After about ten minutes we picked up our order. It's really messy to eat, and best sitting at an actual table if you can. The flavor was good, not bad and not great. I just don't think I would come here again. The sandwich price seems steep as well, to me but then I have to ask myself that a lot with the price of everything now. $14 bucks for a sandwich with eggs veggies and meat. Overall a good experience. read more

It's an Asian/ethnic menu for breakfast. Only a few choices. It has a fun upbeat vibe. Coffee is good! I would recommend the Eggy! It's warm and comfort food. Service is self serve. The order gets completed fast and is promptly brought to your table. It's decently priced. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Heck yes. Egghead is definitely a go-to if I want to treat myself to a nice chill breakfast/brunch. I have tried the other sj location, but it was my first time at this downtown location. First impression: super cute and casual vibe! The menu is on the wall, but I love how you can order on the kiosk because I'm a visual menu kind of girl. I ordered the Hawaiian morning breakfast sandwich, the kyandi drink, and the tots. Everything was so delicious. The sandwich was perfectly filling and the drink literally tasted like candy (but refreshing). Also the tots were crispy and perfect for sharing with my friends. They could use some salt, but that's my preference. The only con about my experience was that the tables were super sticky, but that could be fixed. Overall loveee though and will be back! read more

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I so badly wanted to like this place but it did not meet my eggspectations :( Super cute interior and easy to use self-serve kiosk for easy ordering without the hassle! They have a great variety of sandwiches to choose from and a ton of drink options. That being said, I thought my order was just ok! I got the chic with a side of spicy ketchup and my bf got the scramble sammy with bacon and a side of spicy mayo. Our order took around 15 minutes, which isn't bad at all! However, it seemed like only one girl was handling bringing all the food out and there seemed to be a ton of doordash orders and people waiting. When our order got called, we were missing our sauces on the side, which may have been because there were so many orders and only one girl so I totally get it! The girl informed us that there actually wasn't any spicy ketchup so she gave us an alternate sauce which I believe was ketchup mayo(?) - which I didn't mind. Onto the food, I thought the chic wasn't anything to write home about. The brioche bun was really soft and a perfect bun! The chicken was just okay IMO. It came out hot which is great but I thought it was lacking flavor and kinda got chewy in the middle. I also ordered the strawberry matcha which was also just okay! I wouldn't get it again. That being said, my bf really enjoyed his order. So, if I come here again, I might try something else and update my review! read more

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Side Chic (3/5): Weirdly, the strongest flavor is the arugula and the brioche bun, even the bacon is barely noticeable. The bun was beyond dry and stale, it made the entire burger unenjoyable; the buns could've been improved if toasted and despite the many fix-ins, there's more bun than meat. The chicken is marinaded but it's nothing special, it's just soy sauce, doesn't make an impact. It is huge, moist, and it's not really grilled like how you'd expect, it's soft and wet, reminds me of barely air fried chicken. The bacon was also not crispy, more chewy. Chimichurri sauce's flavor wasn't noticeable but every few bites, there's a nice little kick, would get this. Personally wouldn't come again, not crave worthy. The place is self serve so not much to say. You order on a tablet and pay there too. Sit and they'll bring the order to your table. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Side Chic (3/5) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in for breakfast and this place is good! I ordered the breakfast burger which was cooked to perfection and the yolk was runny! Amazing brioche bun but it was slightly too saucy for me. Still a great place and good prices! Service was friendly and quick and the vide is very hip... totally could grab a table and talk or just work. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I really love egghead! The interior look and creative menu items are really nice to experience. Often times, I find myself gravitating towards Egghead for breakfast/lunch. I have tried several items from Egghead, which includes their Scramble and Breakfast Burger. All have been delicious and very filling for breakfast and lunch. I have also tried several drinks and have absolutely loved them. The drinks taste very fresh and refreshing, especially with the food. One downside is this location is a bit on the slower side. Although not too inconvenient, it's just something I need to be reminded of when I visit. All locations I have been to have been pretty consistent with flavor and menu offerings, but I've noticed this Downtown location takes just a tad bit longer to prepare the food. For me, it isn't a huge inconvenience but might be for someone who is in more of a rush. I highly recommend Egghead for a delicious and filling breakfast or lunch! read more

Months ago I placed Uber eats order for eggy, NO BACON. Yet they still put bacon and I had to throw the whole thing away because of halal rule. Today, I gave them another chance, ordered with NO Bacon, and again, order arrived with bacon. Had to throw and not get a refund in the app. Either y'all don't read instructions or just stupid, which one is it? read more

Ordered To-Go , no tip and no Tatar tots that I ordered but wasn't in the bag . Really ? read more

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We got the Scramble, and Breakfast Burger with cheddar, and both were made fresh, the eggs cooked perfectly, the burger patty flavorful and juicy, lots of melted cheese... maybe a bit too much mayo in the Scramble, and way more eggs than the sandwich could hold (3 eggs to be exact), but both items were still really good. The bread was on the sweeter side, not my preference for this kinda sandwich but it was fine. The Pineapple Cucumber Green Tea was delightful, though a bit heavy on the cucumber flavor. The restaurant setting was bright and modern with ample indoor and outdoor seating available on a beautiful sunny day. Waits for service (to order and receive our food) were a bit long this past Sunday around noon. In the order line, there were several customers ahead of us holding up the line and placing their orders in slow motion, as we just stood there patiently... until finally an employee decided to help out and take orders at the front counter, but that's after they just watched us suffer in silence for 10-15 minutes with the line barely moving. I blame the slow, unprepared, and inconsiderate customers too, but a business should have a solution for the delays and inconveniences such problematic customers cause, and staff should be more quick to help waiting customers if the eatery is not going to have more than one single self-order kiosk. That being said, we still had a great meal and positive experience overall, so I'm giving 4 stars. read more

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I ordered the egg sando salad, paying an extra $2.00 for avocado. Unfortunately, the avocado was old and black, with barely a few slices--definitely not even a quarter of a full avocado. (Even my sauce was bigger than the avocado...!!!) Really disappointing, especially since it wasn't edible. I only noticed once I got back to my desk to eat. However, giving three stars because the staff is usually friendly and service is quick, but charging extra for inedible avocado and skimping on it was a letdown. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - They skimped on avocado and gave me an old black inedible one, paid $2.00 and was not able to eat it. Even my sauce was bigger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I was looking for a place around the downtown area and there didn't seem to be like much, but when I stumbled upon this place I was pleasantly surprised. We really enjoyed our sandwiches and they were exactly what we were expecting. Everyone seemed to be really enjoying their sandwiches as well! The service was easy we just ordered at the counter on an iPad and I actually really liked my Matcha latte a lot! Overall really yummy and I would come back! read more

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Although there was no wait in line, our food ended up being the last to come out within our group of friends even though we ordered first. It makes sense that it would take longer because our sandwich had chicken in it but it was over fried and dry. The waffle fries were as hard and crunchy as chips and super salty. The interior of the place is nice with seating around. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Waffle Fries & The Chic Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a cute cafe that's clean, nicely minimally decorated & decent amount of seating. The cashier was helpful to answer a few questions I had about the menu. Since it's located downtown, parking is challenging. There is a parking garage conveniently across the street, but it's pricey. If you like OJ, order their freshly squeezed OJ as it's pulpy & refreshing. Tater tots were big enough for 2 people, just needed some salt. 10/10 - The B.E.C.: this sandwich was so good! Bacon was thick & very crispy; egg was perfectly cooked & the brioche bun was buttery & light. 8/10 - The Chic Sandwich: this was a bigger version of popcorn chicken you get at a boba spot & they use chicken thighs so it was very juicy; it needed more sauce as it didn't really add anything to the sandwich. This was a yummy choice, but I'd try something else next time. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - The Chic Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Nt sure what ind of meat they used but the burger tastes strange....one bite and I was done....

This is my second time trying egghead and my first time getting take out and first time at this location. I came in the morning on a Saturday, so there was plenty of parking and walked about a block to get to Egghead. This casual dining restaurant specializes in breakfast egg sandwich that is served all day. Breakfast Burger (5/5): I was really craving something heavy so I got this. It's a burger with medium in between two brioche buns. It comes with arugula and grilled onion. For a place that specializes in eggs, the burger was pretty good. I like how the sauce and onions added so much flavor. The eggs was juicy and drenched very throughout the sandwich. I definitely see myself coming back here again! read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Egghead was one of my staple places to get food but lately it's been disappointing. When they first opened their various locations, service and food was good, but over time the quality of these things have gone down. Ambiance is okay at this location. Lights are slightly dimmer to match the interior but there's nothing bad about it. It seems like on slow days no one is out in the front, so there's only just you and the self-order kiosk. This location in addition to the capitol expressway one are not the best. I also have a review on the capitol expressway one but I will never come back to that location ever again. Overall, their time management still needs improvement. When there's no other orders, it takes typically 10-20 minutes to come out. When there's a swarm of orders, it takes 40+ minutes. I've also ordered online countless times and it has never come out on time. Quality of food is still relatively okay and fine. Some days they may or may not have what you want. Today I was not able to substitute for pepper jack since their shipment did not arrive. This location overall is not the worst, but there are still things they can improve on. Parking is also a huge hassle unless you want to park in the garage across the building (but no guarantee that there is available parking). I still come to this location every now and then, but the best location imho has to be at Santa Teresa. It's far but their service is a lot better. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Reception Area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Clean location with friendly quick service. The Hawaiian, the Scramble, and some tots. The coffee and the egghead latte were both good. Everything is served in to go type containers but we ate it all so none of it was leaving in a box. There was a regular stream of dine in a lots of UberEats/DoorDash types. read more

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Tried Egghead Sando Cafe today for the very first time. I had lunch with a friend and am super glad we chose this place! I've seen multiple Egghead Sando locations around the bay area, but never got the chance to stop by. This location is right in the middle of downtown near all the bars. Parking won't be easy. I didn't ask if they validate, but you'll have to park on the street or garage. There is a little kiosk for you to order your food. Loved the ambiance and decor. Very simple and modern. Felt very clean too. Food came out pretty quick! What I tried: Ultimate Sando What I liked about it: - bread was soft and sweet - egg was nice and floofyyy - meat was good quality, tender, moist - liked the addition of the caramelized onions - avocado was soft and creamy Overall, I had a really good experience at Egghead. I'll definitely be back and maybe check out their other locations if I'm ever craving a breakfast sandwich. Give it a try! read more

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Doordashed a burger to work and it was completely raw. I was so distracted I didnt even notice until i had already taken a few bites. Disgusting!!! read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Breakfast Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

30mins wait to get your food. Needs way more staff. They have one person working there at 8:30am. Breakfast time. Had to wait for a long while to get a simple breakfast burger. Poor girl is working there alone running the place for a workload of 3-4 people. Won't be coming back. read more

[IN A NUTSHELL] great chicken sandwich, warm brioche bun, great atmosphere [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] This place is super cozy. This place is god if you are in the mood for a sandwich, especially with some good brioche bun. If you are in the mood for some warm chicken sandwich or some egg sandwich, check this place out. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 4/5 **yes the score doesn't add up but the drink that I got doesn't really reflect the restaurant. So I am just including the scores from the food. Ultimate Sando $12.75 (4/5) -Three eggs scrambled, fresh chives, caramel onion, avocado, sausage, pepper jack cheese, house sauce on a warm brioche bun -This sandwich was really good and a very good breakfast item haha. I came around brunch time so I think the other sandwich was better for me. But the eggs were soft and so good. The cheese was super melty and the sausage was juicy and flavorful. I would recommend getting this if you are looking for a breakfast item. OOOO and the bread was so soft and buttery I loved it so much. The Chic $10.75 (4.5/5) -Hand battered fried chicken, arugula, over medium egg, chili powder and spicy mayo in warm brioche bun -I am a sucker for fried chicken and egg and this sandwich did not disappoint. Oh man if I could come back so often I would. The chicken was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. And the egg had the egg pop so I especially enjoyed that. I also think there should've been more sauce but I am also a saucey guy so thats maybe why haha. Oh man, I would recommend getting this sandwich if you stop by, super yummy. Strawberry Hojicha Latte $5.50 (2/5) -This drink was a not as good as I hoped it would be. Maybe I should've gotten the strawberry matcha latte one, but this was really bland. There was not taste of the hojicha which I hoped would've had a stronger tea taste. The drink was also sort of milky which I know milk is included but I was more hoping of milk tea with some strawberry puree. I would recommend getting the other drinks and hopefully they taste better. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): This place is a little small but there is plenty of seating. The atmosphere was little quiet when we came but I didn't mind. I really enjoyed the interior because there was pipes that made it look old school and cool. The only thing that was annoying about this place and I am starting to see it everywhere is that there is a charge for using their machine to order online. A 70 cent charge I think is crazy for an order so just be aware about that. Parking was also hard and they don't have a parking lot so you are going to have to look for some street parking. This was an order and sit down so there was not much customer service involved. [TIME STAMP] DECEMBER 2023 read more

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Oh em Buddha! I'm not sure if I've been to this place (chain, I think?), but holy flippin' moly is it fantastic! Where have you been all my liiiiiifeeeee!! Went here with a couple of friends and ordered a whole bunch of different junk. I could go into deep detail about each item on the menu, but I don't really wanna do that, cuz I gotta go into work, but regardless, I'll just go ahead and tell you that EVERYTHING is the best thing you're ever gonna eat! But I'll tell you that the Ultimate Sando is what you crave. Just like Brawndo. It's what plants crave. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Ultimate Sando. Eggy. Matcha Latte. Waffle Fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Don't waste your time. One sandwich took over an hour, don't know what the employees are doing back there and honestly don't want to know. Got my food, was mediocre, should've stayed home :/ read more

It was a cute little place to come and hang with friends. I got the fries and strawberry matcha latte. The fries were so good. The strawberry matcha was good, but they didn't cut the strawberry small enough because I wouldn't be able to get anything out of the straw because there were strawberries getting stuck. Overall, the matcha was good and I would go again. read more

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Chicken not cleaned well, there was fat everywhere in it -- very hard to eat I unfortunately had to throw some parts of it away! :/ Chick-fil-A's chicken is even cleaner than this. The sandwich otherwise tasted good. read more

I wanted to really enjoy it because it seemed pretty cool. But everything was just...-off. I got "the chic" sandwich and it was not seasoned evenly, granted by the end of eating it it was actually pretty good. The service was lowkey rude. The cashier gave "I don't want to be here" vibes and it showed in how she interacted with people; or maybe lack of interaction/niceties with customers. Ambiance was fine for lunch, giving very much upbeat cool k-pop. Idk, maybe it needs another try? But if that was the experience every time I wouldn't come back though. read more

I'm really sad to post this since I have really enjoyed egghead sando in their other locations. But this morning, I ordered at 8:27 am and didn't get my food until 8:50am and only then after I checked if the food was ready. My drink was also not ready at this point, so I just asked for a refund on the drink. I brought it home, bit into my food, and felt something funny -- hair. Curly, short, brown hair. Disgusting. read more

Egghead Sando Cafe - Ate at home, only to find hair in my food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Quality has gone down significantly since we started ordering from here 5 years ago. Eggs are overcooked, bread is burnt practically every time and chicken is also overcooked and dry. Management is unreachable over the phone and unresponsive via email. After calling when submitting requesting a runny egg was still not enough. This is the 10th time this happened so we will be taking our business elsewhere. read more

Food was good, but it was super late. The girl at the front kept saying the food would be right out after I showed her the text saying my order was ready. another 25 min pass and peolle are people coming in ordering the excat same stuff and they are being served within 10 min. I went back to ask whats up and she just kept saying "its out of my control its not my fault". It fianlly came out (cold) We ended up grabbing it to go cuz or butts were hurting from sitting for 30+ minutes. read more