The best brunch spot in SJ. Great portion size, awesome food and always friendly service. At times there is a big wait but definitely worth it. A big shoutout to the server David, he was always attentive, efficient and always positive. read more

We just discovered Garden's Gate off Southwest Expressway, and we have already been two weekends in a row! Delicious lattes with lots of fun flavors, and amazing food. We love that they have a "fun size" menu so if you're craving savory AND sweet, you can get half orders for variety that have generous portions! We have had (and loved!) the Carnitas Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Horchata French Toast, Salmon Benedict, Garden Benedict and S'mores Pancakes. Their banana latte is amazing - fresh banana flavor without being overpowering. read more

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Not going back! We got the machaca which is meant to be shredded beef (what I was craving) as per their menu and instead they gave us some meat chunks that I cannot identify what cut it is, all I can say it was soft and chewy. And then I figured I would just eat the eggs and potatoes, but no luck there either just no seasoning or simply salt on the eggs or the potatoes. The whole thing uneatable We also got the French Dip, and they sent it with syrup instead of the dip Jus, which meant just a dry sandwich read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - No shredded beef, instead chunks of unseasoned meat, eggs and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

We visited after my niece's kindergarten promotion and arrived during what turned out to be an unexpectedly busy late-morning rush. Several other families from the school had the same idea, and the restaurant appeared a bit understaffed for the crowd. Despite the pace, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had plenty of free parking, which made the experience convenient for our group of two grandmothers, two moms, and two toddlers. We ordered a variety of breakfast items, including eggs benedict, omelets, chocolate pancakes, scrambled eggs, and several sides. Portions were generous, prices felt fair, and the food was solid for a neighborhood breakfast spot. While the ingredients didn't have the fresh farm-to-table quality that some breakfast cafés emphasize, everything was prepared well and satisfying. Service was slower than usual, with one member of our party receiving her meal noticeably later than the rest of us. However, given the unusually busy morning and the staff's efforts to keep up, it felt more like a staffing challenge than a service issue. We ended up sharing food while waiting, and the team checked on us regularly. Overall, Garden's Gate Café is a clean, friendly local breakfast spot with generous portions, reasonable prices, and kind customer service. While the wait was longer than expected on this particular visit, the staff worked hard and maintained a positive attitude throughout. read more

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I always make a stop here when I'm visiting my friends in the neighborhood because I love their fresh squeezed orange juice. This time I also ordered an iced caramel macchiato, and it was made exactly how I like it. The girl who helped me was incredibly sweet and welcoming, even though I didn't catch her name. It's one of my favorite breakfast spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Caramel macchiato and freshly orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in for brunch with friends at 1030. Parking here was tough especially in the main lot in front of the restaurant. Cars will idle to wait for a spot to open up. Which makes sense if you are grocery shopping. Otherwise, there is parking alongside the same side as the restaurant that is more accessible I think coming before 11 am is the move on weekends because the wait was up to 1 hr 15 min when we left at 12pm The place itself is just like others have said, very pretty and aesthetic. Lots of plants. Comfy chairs. High ceilings. It's open and airy. It feels fresh, comfortable and picturesque. They have space for groups of 2-6. Probably more but would take longer to get seated. The bar is also a nice option! Now to the food! Drinks are delicious here! Fresh OJ and drool worthy matcha specials. Wouldn't be a bad idea to grab a drink and enjoy them nearby if you are short on time. There's a very cute bridge over a 'botanical' garden directly next to it you could visit too. It's over a bunch of greenery haha. Maybe wildflowers bloom later in the season though. Our server, Juan, was really great! Attentive, helpful and best of all had a great sense of humor. Because the menu is large, we asked him for his recommendations. He gave us the top 5 most popular dishes as well as his favorites. We started with a board and then we weren't sure we should order own plates after. It's a lot of food! It was also super good! I really liked how fluffy and soft the pancakes were. Definitely recommend them and a board if you are coming in a group! The bacon was crispy. Important because I know some people like their bacon on the soggier side. I'm not one of those weirdos! We split it across 3 of us and still had leftovers to take home. We did end up ordering a scramble to share between two and a fun size crab cake Benedict. I forget the name of the scramble but it has a chipotle sauce. We got it with egg whites. I don't recommend it because the sauce overpowers the rest of the dish which is unfortunate because the meat and veggies seemed really good. I also think that having egg yolks may help but I'm not confident because the sauce covered the entire thing. I was a big fan of the crab cakes! I think they're hard to get right. The hollandaise sauce can taste chalky and it's a gamble on whether it's fresh or boxed. Same with the crab cakes themselves. I don't mind if they're frozen to table as long as I can't taste it. It was very crispy! It had pretty perfect crunch without being overcooked. Inside was nice and smooth. Sauce was not chalky! This might be a controversial take with avocado lovers but I really liked that they slice the avocado thinly across the biscuit. Hear me out! It's already a very saucy dish with the hollandaise and avocado is slippery too! So less is more here because your next bite isn't spilling all over the place when you go to cut it. I'm sure avocado lovers don't mind the slippery struggle but I do haha. I also think the thin slices even out the flavors. Nothing overpowers another! I will definitely be back again but before 11 am! read more

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Came here for breakfast around 8:30am. We were able to get seated right away. Perfect time to come. The server recommended the French toast board to share. I thought it was ok, kinda expensive. I'll come back to try their other stuff on the menu. read more

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I was excited to try Garden's Gate Cafe. It has a good review standing on Yelp. It is easy to find, with a parking lot across the street. I was pleasantly surprised how nice and well staff the restaruant was. We were greeted immediately, and put on a waiting list, it was busy. Usually when an establishment is this busy, it's a precursor to good food. The ambiance here is modern/chill vibe. It was fiiled with conversations, and people moving about. Our waitress was pleasant, and took our order quickly. Our drinks were brought out fast, and we were impressed with the plates of food we saw other patrons eating while we waited. We didn't wait long for our food to arrive. The plated food looked very appetizing when placed in front of us. Once I started eating it, I was disappointed. The country potatoes were boiled potatoes, there was no crispiness to them, and barely seasoned. The Chilaquiles were a dud. It was thick soggy chips, with a lot of dry spots, just plain chip flavor. I will not be back. The service was good, but I was bummed by the food. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Chilaquiles, was a miss, it wasn't noteworthy. The country potatoes had very little seasoning and tasted boiled. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Friendly service and I liked that staff didn't need to check in on our girl's brunch. Our waiter was always available and around serving other tables and when the check was needed, she was available. The French toast board was decent - the bread pudding was too sweet for my friend and I. The cinnamon toast was well baked as well as the French toast. The sausages were good, though uneven in cooking temperatures. One of the sausages was still a bit pink inside, causing a scare in my friend. I enjoyed the balance of salty and sweet items on the board - also good for sharing with 2-3 people. The butters melted fast. The avocado toast was fresh and paired well with the tomato's and red onion. The caramel macchiato was too sweet for me. They have alternative milk options. Clean restaurant with an environment fit for girls brunch. Loved seeing all the other groups enjoy meals with their friends. Women friendly atmosphere. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - French Toast Board - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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The best experience on a beautiful Sunday morning. Tucked into an apartment complex, it's the neighborhoods best kept secret. Amazing service, everyone is so nice and it's very clean. The food was great. They also have an extensive drink menu as well. Highly recommend! read more

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This cafe is located in a kind of random area, but had a pretty calm and casual ambiance. On a sunday, we ended up waiting only about 15 minutes before we were seated. Parking is a bit of a hassle in this lot so be prepared. We got some drinks to start: Iced vanilla latte and Ube latte. I was honestly really surprised by the flavor of the ube latte, it was amazing. They have many cute drink options and combinations. They have an extensive menu with classic breakfast and brunch items as well as mexican fusion. We decided on the bread pudding french toast. This was honestly more of a banana bread than a french toast. I really enjoy banana bread so was totally fine with it, but it was not what we expected. We also got the gardens gate benedict which was really great! Loved the steak, avocado, peppers, and eggs that were cooked perfectly. House potatoes are standard, nothing to write home about. Service was also good. But I would definitely be coming back here since the prices are super affordable! read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Bread Pudding French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I finally had a chance to visit this place and it was good but nothing crazy. First time, I went on a weekend and it was about a 45 min wait. We had to walk in to join the waitlist but I think adding a Yelp waitlist with the option to join from the app would be more convenient. We were in a rush so we decided to come back on a weekday. We came back and it was very empty and quite peaceful! The pancakes were pretty dry.. but overall, the food is pretty good. It's nothing special though, I think it's more of just going for a cute brunch place. It's a nice place to work remotely and chill as well. Service was kind of slow but the staff were nice. The sign outside is also very cute! read more

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

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I absolutely love this place. Everything I've had near has been delicious. I have now been here 6 times and I always try something new when I come there explore their menu. On the weekends there is usually a wait to get in (20-40 min) but when I go during the week I am seated immediately. The service is always great and on point. They also have some Really bomb mocktails. There's only one drink I got that I didn't like very much but everything else I've tried I loved. Their mimosas are my favorite. They are usually playing nice music and it's such a great place to hang with your friends or a little morning date with your partner. Also this is a small preference of mine but I love when a restaurant has a big table that actually fit all the food I'm going to order lol read more

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Had the Breeze Breakfast Board, Crab cakes Benedict and garlic fries. One of the best garlic fries. Fresh cut potatoes with lots of minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Every string of fries was garlicky good. Liked that the crab cakes from the Benedict did not taste overwhelmingly seafoody. The hollandaise sauce was very mild; didn't have the classic buttery slightly lemon flavor. Side of hashbrown with crispy toasty outside layer. The Breakfast board was enough for 3 people. Came with sausages, good smoke bacon strips and thick juicy slice of ham as proteins. French toast was the best carb on this board. Could taste the cinnamon; nicely soaked without any dry bread layer. Both the waffles and pancakes were pretty dense. Waffles had more vanilla flavor. Also came with fruits which were sweet. Good value. Food took about 15 min. Was about 20 minutes to get a table on a Sunday morning. Parking was a little difficult as the parking lot is shared with a grocery store. Would go again to try other items. read more

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Cute & Yummy, lots of parking & if you don't pay attention, you will miss this place. Friendly service when you walk in, doesn't seem like they get too busy, but they do need more workers, because it took too long, to get service, we were seated right away, but it took a while for the waiter to check in with us, taking our order, bringing our drinks & food. We noticed it was literally One Worker & the (chef or cooks) were the ones bringing out our food & bussing tables when the waiter was busy tending to the other customers. Because we were enjoying the company & conversations, we didn't mind waiting, but the food was very cute when it came out, nice portions & pricing "maybe" good enough ‍ I will definitely be visiting more, just to try the other items on the menu, because the food was also delicious. read more

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We had an amazing service here on a Saturday morning! For drinks we got the banana matcha latte and the cookie butter latte, and both were perfect and not overly sweet! One of the best banana matcha lattes I have had! For food, we got the chipotle skillet which came with toast and that was very good! My plate was the chilaquiles verde with added carnitas on it and the sauce was very good! Our server was very nice and friendly and attentive, would overall definitely come back for the food and service! read more

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We got there just before 2 pm on a Saturday and there was a 10-15 minute wait for a two top. They took our info and said we'd get a text when our table was ready. It took 15 mins but we used the time to game plan our menu selections. We were sat inside at the furthest point. But were given a table for two which was nice to have the space. Our server was nice but not super talkative. That's fine. We ordered regular coffee, the Garden Gate board and the carnitas Benedict. The food too a very long time to come out. No offers of coffee refills in the meantime. When the food arrived the Benedict came out first. Our sever brought small plates so we could share it which was thoughtful. We practically finished it before the board came out. The board was plentiful with French toast, waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, fresh fruit, whipped cream, butter and syrup. Way more food the two would be able to finish. The food was very flavorful. Despite it taking a while, the food was tasty and we did end up getting coffee refills We'll be back to try other things. read more

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So glad to have this new brunch place nearby. Nice ambiance, spacious indoors. Lots of parking across the entrance street. Host was super friendly and suggested the Cookie Butter Latte which was delicious! Loved the Carnitas Benedict and Tres Leches French Toast. Special mention for Taste of Mexico section in the menu. read more

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Garden's Gate Cafe is owned by the same folks that own The Breeze Cafe in Newark. If you've tried there, it definitely tastes almost identical, but is a brighter and more botanical space. My friend and I shared the chorizo omelette and fried chicken + waffles with some mimosas. The highlight out of everything for me was probably the strawberry mimosa; dangerously good. On the other hand, the food I felt was meh. The fried chicken was dry and bland. I couldn't super taste the chorizo in the omelette either. Service though was great. We came on an early Saturday morning and there was no wait. I'm the overly cautious type when it comes to parking, so I wound up parking on the street in case I exceeded the 90 min time limit on the parking spots in the plaza, but honestly it didn't really seem like they enforced it. read more

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

Tried this place on Uber Eats the other week and it was amazing. I wasn't expecting it to come as fresh as it did. I definitely can't wait to come in. I got the bread pudding French toast, Maserati omelette and the iced cookie latte. The other reviews are right, the French toast is a must try! I wasn't in love with the Maserati omelette, but I know their other omelette dishes are probably better. The iced latte was also amazing. Glad to have another new cafe in the area read more

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

Solid breakfast spot! Our waiter Juan was so friendly, kind, and helpful so shoutout to him for making this such a pleasant experience! Food: I ordered the garden gate scramble with country potatoes and it was great. Also tried the mini banana pancakes--also a solid choice! But what I loved most was the banana matcha. It was SO good. It's super creamy, with real banana cream top. It's also very sweet which I personally love. I'd make the trip back here just for the banana matcha alone! Came around 12pm and it was a little busy, it took around 30 minutes to be seated but there's seating available outside. The parking lot might be tricky to find a spot too but there's some parking near the apartments. Inside was clean and cute, love all of the plants inside!!! read more

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Breakfast charcuterie board... YES! This new San Jose breakfast spot is definitely one you should try! Garden's Gate Cafe is incredibly beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, with a beige and green garden inspired ambiance that feels cozy, styled, and photo worthy. The whole space is such a vibe and makes brunch feel extra special! The highlight for me was the Garden's Gate Breakfast Board, which is basically a breakfast style charcuterie board. It comes loaded with pancakes, waffles, and French toast that were soft and fluffy, plus fresh fruit for balance, and savory sides like bacon, sausage, and ham! It is perfect for sharing and great if you want both sweet and savory in one order. The Chilaquiles Verdes were crispy and saucy with a bright lime forward flavor, this was my favorite! The Tres Leches Crepe was soft, creamy, and definitely on the sweeter side, more like a dessert. The Strawberry Matcha was lightly matcha forward and smooth, and the Hot Ube Latte was rich and comforting. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the visit. Super excited to come back and try more of their food and drinks. Overall, a great brunch experience in San Jose! read more

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The Garden's Gate Cafe has a really cute, cozy vibe, but it seemed like they were short-staffed when we visited. The host was also our server and was juggling about six tables at the time. Because of that, service was slower than ideal, which is the reason for docking a star--but this is absolutely not a reflection of the server, who was charming, attentive, and clearly doing their best to take care of everyone. I loved that they offer half-order options. I was able to order half of the California Benedict and still save room for crepes for dessert, which was a big win. My friend ordered the California omelette and, while the plating wasn't fancy, she said it was delicious. We ordered orange juice mimosas--slightly smaller than what we're used to (yes, I know they're in champagne glasses, but some places pour a bit more ), though they were still tasty. The cafe is located in a small strip mall, so nothing fancy location-wise, but I would absolutely go back for the food and the service we received. While I can't quite give the restaurant five stars overall, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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New restaurant (about 4 months?) in a newly reburbished building. Staff friendly, accommodations comfortable and attractive, and food that is pretty darn great. Whatever else you get, try the pancakes as a side. They are fantastic -- a perfect balance between cakey-ness and bounce of a pancake. They are moist and have a good flavor. Of course the ball of butter melding and the side of syrup and whipped cream certainly help, too. Seriously, the pancakes here are better than a SJ breakfast classic (Uncle John's). The menu covers a lot of ground, though -- from Mexican and American breakfast classics to robust and exciting-looking burgers. I tried the Huevos Rancheros with tri-tip steak and a couple poached eggs. They even confirm how you want your poached eggs (firm or medium), and that's music to my ears. When the poached eggs are not the way you like it, it's miserable. Happily, these were perfect. The dish itself had lots of flavor, and yes, lots of spice. Loved it. The one part I was underwhelmed with was the tri-tip. Just a bit too tough and rubbery for my liking. But overall, I loved this dish, and the price point was reasonable, too. Drinks: The coffee is outstanding. Dark roast, slightly nutty. Not expecting this. Also, the Ube Latte is really good, too.Pretty sweet with a sense of cocoanut. Really recommend this new place. It's a little hard to find only in that it's behind a more prominent building which happens to look very closed. read more

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Service service service..There is none here. Waited for 30 mins to be seated and almost 45 mins to get our food. Had to ask for silverware, jam for toast and hot sauce. I felt like I was the waiter. All food came separately with 10 minute intervals between. My wife's food was cold and had clearly been sitting in the kitchen for a while. My son was virtually done eating when I received my plate. The food is very mediocre I'd rate a B- and the service an F. AVOID THIS PLACE. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Garden's Gate Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was pretty bad. We got a club sandwich and not even sure how they could get that wrong. Had no seasoning, no mayo, bread was hardly toasted. The fries tasted raw or undercooked. Corned beef hash and hash browns were burnt. The plate felt just slightly warm, like it had been sitting out for a while. The sunny side up eggs I ordered seemed to confirm that as it was shriveled up. On top of that the food took 45+ mins to come out. I don't think we'll be coming here ever again. Fair warning to everyone that takes food influencer's BS advice. Dont do it. read more

A really pleasant brunch experience! I visited on a Sunday morning, and it was beyond busy. Just finding parking was a struggle. We had a brief wait and were seated. The atmosphere of the restaurant was casual and fun, with lots of families and couples. The decor was very simplistic, and there was a cute plant wall at the entrance. Because it was so packed, the service was extremely slow. However, huge shoutout to Juan for the incredible recommendations/service and for literally holding a plant as a background for photos - that was hilarious and much appreciated! The menu featured some really unique options, like an ube waffle and tres leches french toast. I enjoyed the dishes I ordered! The tres leches french toast tasted like a standard french toast. I couldn't really taste the condensed milk at all, but it was still a delicious, classic french toast. The crab cake eggs benedict was another good dish - once again, pretty standard brunch fare, so nothing super remarkable. The iced ube latte was a gorgeous bright purple but also extremely sweet. The iced matcha latte had a hint of matcha flavor but mostly tasted like milk. If you're planning on visiting on a weekend, be prepared for a bit of a wait! However, the fun vibes and solid dishes make the wait worth it! read more

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A cute space with good eats! Walking in, the interior is bright with lots of plants all around! We came on a Friday at 10am and there was no wait. Parking lot makes it easy to park too. Lots of selection on the menu - they have shareable breakfast boards, typical American, and Mexican plates! I ended up ordering the garden gate skillet, but with hash browns instead of country potatoes. It came with a generous amount of avocado! However, I thought the portion size for my subbed hash browns was really small. Also, I know linguica is oily, but this was extra, extra oily...there was still even more oil when I ate the leftovers the next day. I also ordered a banana latte and I'm not crazy about the flavor. Honestly I rate a 3.5, but round up to 4 for the menu variety, price, and ambiance. I will come back because I do want to try more of the menu, especially the pancakes and chilaquiles. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Skillets & banana latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

came here for my bday breakfast with the family. it's located in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking. The space is large, clean and bright (floor to ceiling windows). the service is friendly, though a little on the slow side. The food is tasty and so are the drinks, though things came out at different times so there may be an opportunity to tighten there. Definitely ordered the french toast board, which was filled with delicious french toast and plenty of protein. glad we came to try it out read more

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Take Me Café From the owner of Newark's The Breeze Café, comes a newish (±6months) upscale diner replacing the long-standing Greek "Tasso's Place" (RiP). Much like The Breeze Café, Garden Gate Café will serve up a slew of breakfast options that range from classic American and Mexican options, with some fusiony type dishes of both cultures. The Good: *Owner is an SJ-native, which is something close to mí corazón *Outdoor seating *Great service from the hostess (didn't catch her name) and the waitress, Aria, who was terrific in every sense. *Coffee bar with seasonal drinks *Huge portions & great prices *My Carnitas Benedict was fantastic; the pork was super tender and delicious, and the egg was yolky goodness. And don't sleep on that homemade salsa--it's got a kick! :D *We both thought the home fries needed a little more color--but at least they were cooked thru and well-seasoned. You know how many times I've gotten undercooked and bland taters at restaurants? Lots. Lots and lots. *I really enjoyed the seasonal iced pumpkin cream mocha. Great flavor on the pumpkin spice and not too sweet to overpower the matcha. *Ube Latte was fantastic w/ a shot of espresso. Carissa didn't agree, as she thought the espresso took away some of the ube flavor but I found it to be perfect blend of the two. So, go figure? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: *Adding a shot to the Ube Latte not only costs you $3, but it kills the color of the ube. Which is kinda part of the fun, if I'm being honest. *Smallish parking lot that you have to share with the grocery store and the neighbors. The Ugly: *75¢oat milk "tax" still grinds my gears... *shakes fist violently at sky* Conclusion: If you want a good hearty breakfast, a nice ambiance, great service, and a side of Joe, then this place is for you. read more

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Food was good. I had ordered the fun size Crabcake Benedict, & the fun size Banana Pancakes. Love that they have the FUN SIZE OPTIONS!! That way you could try a little of each. Service was great!! Our server was so friendly & helpful!! Ambiance was modern & cute. I will def be back. read more

Not keeping this gem to ourselves: Garden's Gate Cafe in San Jose is officially our new go-to for all things sweet and savory. Whether it's breakfast, brunch, or lunch, they've got the cravings covered! Ube Latte (a must-try!) Matcha Latte (smooth + earthy) The Garden Gate's Breakfast Board (shareable & stunning) Garden's Gate Benedict (hearty and delicious) read more

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

A bit of a wait time to get in which is fine when the food and service is good ... The food was excellent but the service slow and a but loud. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Fun size chorizo omellete and blue berry waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

In town on business and got steered here by, you guessed it, yelp. Greetd immediately by Juan, and shown a table by the window in this bright, airy space. Everyone here on staff is very professional, from appearance to performance. Food was terrific. Coffee was excellent. Orange juice was out of this world. Very happy to have made it here and will return. read more

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OMG COMPLETELY OBSESSED! This is absolutely my most favorite Breakfast/Lunch/ Brunch spot! OMG AMAZING. Literally. I can't even explain how impressed I am with this place. My boo picked this spot based on a Yelp review, OMG BEST PICK EVER. lol. First and foremost when we arrived the sun was shining beautifully above this location. So cute! (Please check out my photos it was astonishing how beautiful the sun shining above is! lol.) They even have a cute little parking lot with lovely palm trees and plenty of parking. Awesome! We arrived and were seated right away. There were lots of parties here enjoying brunch. This is the perfect place for a brunch date, a girls brunch, a family brunch, any and everything I would totally recommend. There was even a cute birthday brunch going on. I must also say I am sooo IMPRESSED with the menu, there are SO MANY options to choose from! What a great selection. We had so many questions and we were helped by our amazing server Cadence (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong lol.) Cadence was so super helpful, patient, and kind. She answered all of my questions with ease and wow did I have sooo many questions as a first timer. Cadence has amazing customer service and she really made our experience here at Gardens Gate Cafe absolutely perfect! We were so impressed by the menu we ended up over ordering food and drinks. lol. Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS and plated beautifully. I'm not kidding (PLEASE look at my photos of the Garden Gate Breakfast Board) I swear I've never seen something so beautiful and perfect in real life and I'm happy that it photographed BEAUTIFULLY. This breakfast board is amazing. It has EVERYTHING you could want and need for breakfast (except eggs hehe.) It was sooo beautiful I almost couldn't eat it. lol. Gorgeous. Who ever designed this created an absolute work of art. Perfection in every sense of the word. I was also inspired to try the Mocha coffee from a Yelp photo and it was so flavorful and lovely. Cadence also recommended the Pumpkin Spice latte and specially made it herself. This was my first time trying Pumpkin Spice anything and I have to say I love it! Thank you so much to Cadence for a wonderful brunch experience. &Thank you to the Gardens Gate Cafe for an impressive extensive menu + impeccable food design and delicious food. I also really love how there's a little park next door it was nice to take a little walk around after our amazing brunch date. I loveeeee it here! I kept recommending this place to people for days and DAYS. lol. I will be back soon. Thank you. read more

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By far one of the greatest breakfast/brunch places me and my wife have been to in a while! Definitely consider this to be a hidden gem in Willow Glen. We were greeted right away by our server, Aria, and she was super respectful and carried great vibes and service adding to the overall experience! The inside of the café is very aesthetically pleasing and offered great natural lighting. My wife and I had ordered a benedict, omelette and a side of waffles! The portions were definitely shareable, which was great because there were so many different options on their menu we couldn't decide, and we love sharing our food with each other. The Lattes we got were amazing as well! It was not too sweet and not too bitter, definitely the perfect balance that we look for in a coffee. Another thing to note, usually other places get the cookie butter flavor in the latte completely wrong, but this place absolutely fulfilled the satisfaction in what a cookie butter latte is. Again, the service Aria gave us was awesome! She wasn't bothersome at all compared to other places we've been to, and she even let us look at the device that showed all of the ingredients for building your own omelette! Overall, our experience was great, we were so shocked at how empty the restaurant was because of how great of quality the service and the food was! We will definitely be coming back again to try the other options we weren't able to the day we came in! The total for our bill was around $65, but for how large the portions of the food was, we could not complain, we even got to take our food to-go! read more

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This is a nice little Breakfast diner that does it right. Their best part-- is the spread of food they serve on a wooden platter. A terrific sight for your morning! We chose the ube waffles and protein scrambles which were satisfactory and with good flavor-- albeit we did need to ask for hot sauce to give the scramble a little extra kick. The food platter is something we didnt get to try but having seen it in person pass by us definitely had us wishing we ordered that instead. Next time... ;) The service was kind, thoughtful and I appreciated the professionalism by the staff. However, two things did come up during our time at this diner. One, if you're coming in the fall/winter season-- bring a warm coat because that restaraunt was cooold. Brrr! Two, the food DID take a little while to come for us -- which wasn't fun. The staffing did seem short with only three servers running the place. Overall, I felt this was a nice and simple diner; could be better in comfort, but it has all the makings of a successful diner! read more

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

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What a cute place! The place is right under an apartment/condo. Parking - it shares a small parking lot with the grocery store in that lot. Keep in mind, it says that parking is only 90 minutes. I didn't realize this and we were there for about 2 hours and nothing happened. We went for brunch on a weekday so maybe it's not busy and they're more lenient on parking. Service is awesome! They're so nice and attentive. Since it was real slow they just let us hang out there for 2 hours and just kept coming by every so often to check on us. Bathrooms are small and clean. Food was delicious. Had the ube latte, hot (no espresso because espresso is an extra $3.25!!) and it smells amazing! Before even taking a drink it smells like a sweet shortbread cookie. The smell blended with the taste of the drink was great. I would've preferred some espresso, but I couldn't get myself to pay that much more for espresso. If I'm ever in the area, I'll definitely go back to try more dishes. read more

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I've been into brunch spots lately and happened to find Garden Gate Cafe. I tried the chorizo scramble and tres leches French crepe, and both were really good. The cafe itself is nice and cozy too. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu. read more

Garden's Gate Cafe - Tres leches French crepe, pretty good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Garden's Gate Café is a hidden gem for those looking to have an aesthetic brunch in San Jose! The ambience was one of the highlights. The cafe was spacious with lots of greenery and plants throughout. The large windows let in plenty of natural light, which made the space feel bright and open. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, along with a bar area on one side. The menu is quite extensive, with drinks ranging from mimosas, cocktails, and coffees, and food including pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, and a variety of egg dishes. We ordered the Garden's Gate breakfast board, which comes with a mix of breakfast items like pancakes, waffles, and French toast topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and syrup on the side. It also originally comes with bacon, sausage, and ham, but we asked to have those removed. We added chocolate chips to the pancakes for an extra charge. The board was around $35, which is a bit on the pricier side, but you are able to sample a variety of items and it's suitable for sharing. Visually, it was very appealing, and the portions were good for three people. However, the pancakes, waffles, and French toast were a bit plain on their own, so it might have been nicer if they had offered flavors rather than just toppings. I also ordered a caramel macchiato, which was well-balanced, neither too sweet nor too bitter. The main downside was the service. It was quite slow, even though the restaurant wasn't very crowded, and we were waiting quite a bit for our server throughout the meal. It seemed like they may have been understaffed. read more

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