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    Gateway Cafe

    4.8 (55 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Teriyaki chicken over white rice and potstickers with added Miso soup.
    Daisy L.

    I saw their daughters post on Twitter and thought the weeks special menu looked good and worth a try. I got the Thursday lunch special which was the Teriyaki chicken over white rice and potstickers. It's was DELICIOUS. I thought it was plenty of food and it was cheap. I also added a small miso soup which was also really good. The cafe was really clean and had necessary COVID safety measures. This has nothing to do with the food and definitely not an issue but their location is a bit hidden. It's within business offices in a quiet courtyard. They do have a couple of tables there so you're welcome to do some outdoor dining. Overall I enjoyed the food, I will be back to try the rest of the menu.

    Pesto vegi sandwich and bacon and ham breakfast burrito

    I 100% understand why this place has such good reviews and we will be returning. It is inside the business complex, but is totally worth it for the kind staff and delicious food made in front of you. We got the pesto veggie sandwich and the breakfast burrito and we loved them both. 10/10

    Sesame Chicken and Thai Chicken Wrap (the wrap was my favorite!)

    I've come here one or two times many years ago, but I just recently rediscovered it seeing that they've reopened after being closed for a whole year due to Covid. We got the Sesame Chicken over rice and the Thai Chicken Wrap. They were both so good, but the spicy peanut sauce in the Thai Chicken Wrap has me obsessed! Both dishes are made with the same fried chicken cutlets, but they didn't feel redundant with each having their own sauce (which the owner Amy says are all made from scratch by her), and the chicken was crispy and not dry at all. Not to mention the portions were huge (look at alll that chicken); I was shocked as I saw them continue to chop more and more chicken to put in the box/wrap haha. I don't remember the price of each item, but I paid less than $20 for both which was such a great deal for the portion size. On top of the delicious meal we had, the owners Amy and Young were so sweet as well. They seemed so happy to be open again so I definitely plan on coming back to support. They have daily specials that change every week so I'm excited to try other dishes in the future. What's great is they now have an active Instagram page (where I initially came across them again) and they post the new daily specials every week so I can know what to expect before making the drive there. Side note: while I was there, another customer came in and said he found out about the cafe through a post he saw online as well, so I just love the power that social media has to help deserving small businesses like this get discovered :)

    Lasagna special.
    Tram N.

    What is not to love about this place? + awesome service + great specials (calendar out every Monday) + incredible prices + location + plentiful parking I have been on the saving money kick more than ever. Yesterday was my first meal out during lunch in 3 weeks. I got in my car and turned to Yelp for guidance. W/in 5 minutes of driving, I arrived. This cafe is located inside the building. I drove around but did not see the sign but the address is accurate and cannot be missed. Once you see 2025, find parking by the lobby entrance. Walk through and you will find this hidden gem. Greeted by a very friendly woman. I skimmed their specials and their menu and opted for the Gourmet BLT, $5.75+ tax. I waited about 4-5 minutes. I paid and put my stuff down on a table by the window. Before I had a chance to sit down, my sandwich was done. Gourmet BLT | sourdough bread, mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, perfectly cooked bacon, thinly sliced tomatoes, and a generous offering of avocado made this meal delicious and special to me. I have earned this "cheat meal" and I have been fighting back the junk food my work continues to offer... it takes a shitload of willpower! I will be a repeat customer.

    Sesame Chicken with Rice  and Japanese Coleslaw
    Jennifer C.

    Been coming here for over a year with my boss for lunch. Tuesday is our favorite for the lunch special Sesame Chicken with rice and Japanese coleslaw. It is to die for! The baked goods are mouthwateringly good. Portions are huge and the price is right. If your in the area it is worth it to check it out you won't be disappointed. We have even used their catering service for a party of 1

    Philly Cheesesteak special.
    Bao N.

    The staff is super friendly, prices on daily specials are ridiculously good compared to the places to eat in the area, and food is pretty fresh. If you're a regular, you can ask to be added on an email list and they will send an email out to you Sunday night. My favorite thing to eat here is the Thai Chicken Wrap, one of their weekly specials. Sliced Fried Chicken Cutlet, cabbage, and a spicy peanut sauce is wrapped in a huge spinach tortilla. You get all sort of different textures in every bite. It is super addicting. I also love the fact that they have prepacked salads in a small size and a big size. The small salad is perfect and less than $5, so when you are looking for a quick lunch to eat and not get too full or waste food, it's perfect. I've seen them top the small salads with egg salad, tuna salad, and one time I asked to put some chicken up in there.

    Grilled Golden Gate on Sourdough
    Vu T.

    This place makes amazing food. I come here every day. Their specials are different each day for breakfast and lunch. Also special sandwiches too...

    Daily special! Chicken parm pasta and salad and bread!
    Donovan T.

    I'm surprised there are only a handful of reviews for Gateway Cafe! For anybody who works around Gateway Business Park by the SJC Airport, you already know the LACK of food options in the area. Each of the business buildings has a small cafe/restaurant and if you're looking for a no frills but filling lunch...Gateway Cafe is your spot! They have sandwiches/salads but the daily specials is where it's at! The items rotate (you can put yourself on an email list to receive the weeks menu) but it cost $6-and some change. It ranges from stir fry over rice, salads, monsterous wraps, or pasta. You also get two side items too which is nice. I'm a fan! Friendly service, good prices compared to others in the area and will eat here if I get too lazy to pack my own lunch! Final Piece of Dirty Donovan Life Advice? Gateway is in Building 2025 across the Courtyard! It can be hard to find if it's your first time here, just go past the lobby ;)

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    I LOVE this sweet cafe! The owners are always so friendly, kind, and generous. The food is delicious and at great prices!

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    Finally they're open! I missed their spring rolls! I highly recommend this place. Food and service is amazing!

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    great service, super nice owners + crazy affordable!!! Bulgogi Sandwich was amazing, highly recommend

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    Cafe and grocery area

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    I come up to this bakery once a month, and I love the 48 hour preorder option. I highly recommend…read moreit for people who don't want to deal with the line that understandably goes out the door. The food is worth the wait. Don't sleep on the black pepper sausage danish: the croissant dough is crisp and flaky, and doesn't get soggy when baked around the sausage. It's comparable in execution to the Croissant Hot Dog served at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas (in Caesar's Palace), but at a way more accessible price point. Which isn't to say this place is cheap; like many artisanal bakeries in California, it comes with a premium price tag, but at least it's not Dominique Ansel pricy. Croissante's croissant dough baked goods (viennoiserie) is pun-intended "proof" that you get what you pay for. The dining space is limited and lively. Conversing is a little tough, but if you just need a place to sit while eating, it's just right. Extra special shout out this time to Dill who had informed me the fried chicken dishes today would be an hour and a half wait. After deciding there wasn't anything I wanted more than the Fried Chicken and Spiced Croffle (croissant dough baked in a waffle iron) and was happy to wait, they were nice enough to check in with the kitchen and see if it could be made sooner than that. I didn't expect to be accommodated, so I was happy they were able to do that. You get two chicken thighs and croffles per order. It's enough for two light eaters to share.

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    French onion soup- too salty

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    5/5 for sure. You can order online in advance. Everything I've tried is fresh and very good here…read more Positive daily vibes and comfortable dine-in environment. Love my server who's always attentive. They do get busy when employees are eating here or companies are ordering takeouts on most weekdays. When I walk in after 10:30am, I'm always looking forward to their soups here. Fresh made and kept at good temperature. On a rainy day Monday, I was the only customer inside. I had the hot cup of fresh cabbage beef stew which came with the sourdough breads/so soft and tender. It really melts in my mouth with the hot cup of delicious daily soup. I love it. The croissant was also fresh baked/soft/flaky/light weight/moist/tender. That's a bonus because not every place makes it this good. The croissant was very good and easy to swallow. I had a hot cup of hot chocolate to go with it. I am happy here. It's like another home away from home and easily accessible to places and companies nearby. I'll keep returning for great cafe foods. Must love! It's a great stop for me prior to attending weekly yoga sculpt classes not far from here. Loved the quiet rainy day Monday. It was still very vibrant and brightly lit with huge natural windows inside. Nice.

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    Spacious interior.

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    Sandwich was juicy and delicious.

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