Service was slow and unfriendly. The food was not great. Worth a try and won't return. read more

I had a great breakfast this morning at Hobee's. The restaurant itself is bright and clean and fresh. The food was excellent, especially the tower of blueberry coffee cake that came with my omelette. But more than any of that, the service was outstanding. Marcos was my server and he was knowledgeable and friendly and attentive and the support staff kept my coffee full and my table clear. Kudos all around. I'd highly recommend this place for a solid breakfast in SJ. read more

Nice atmosphere. Warm and cozy and lovely classical music in background and not too loud. I had the wheat pancakes w an egg and the apple sausage. 2 pancakes was the perfect amount and they were not dry. Good coffee too. Service was excellent. Just wish there was a parking lot but it's in downtown so can't complain too much. Of course, had to get the famous blueberry coffee cake to go. read more

Hobee's - Wheat pancakes, fried egg and apple sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food was good but I would say not totally worth the price, mainly came for the coffee cake and Lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes but the pancakes were nothing special. The coffee cake was great! Service was attentive and super fast we were surprised. Ambiance was cool, went around brunch time on a Saturday, no wait time, immediately seated and food came out fast. read more

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Their world famous blueberry coffeecake is truly phenomenal. The cake is constructed with blueberries on the bottom with some kind of butter-like spread on top What I do have to say is that the cake itself is a bit on the dry side. Perhaps because you need to have coffee with it since it's a coffeecake read more

It's open!!! It's a trip that we finally have a neighborhood breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Tried it for the first time today. The food brought me right back the nostalgic memories of classic Hobee's, complete with the blueberry coffee cake. Perfect timing for holiday season! The staff is super friendly and there was a discernible buzz from the patrons who are excited to have this as an instant neighborhood classic! Can't wait for their Biergarten to open! read more

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When I lived in downtown San Jose, we waited for what felt like forever this Hobee's to open up. My family frequently visited the one at the old Town and Country center off of Winchester and Stevens Creek. And we felt the loss of Devine Grind as a good place for breakfast within walking dustance. I went in on a quiet Sunday afternoon because I happened to be in the neighborhood. After figuring out I needed to go up the short flight of stairs to check in, I was given my choice of tables. We had frequented Ludwig's at this location, and I am of an age to even remember Germania Hall back in the day. The inside dining area is so much brighter and welcoming. Everything was super clean, too. The patio seating looking amazing, though I chose to sit inside. The exterior of the building looks better kept than it did last time I visited it as Ludwig's. The specials looked great, but I went with a scramble and the famous coffee cake. Both were excellent. Since I did not get another side with my scramble, it came plated by itself on a large plate, so the plate looked empty and huge. The portion was perfect for my appetite, but a smaller plate or putting my coffee cake on the plate would have helped the appearance. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. My waitress said she and many others had all worked at other (now closed) Hobee's, so they know the menu and expectations for service and experience. Even though I stayed a bit past closing, I was not rushed. The only thing I would suggest as a change would be to move the hostess station to where you can see it from the street, or at least add a sign saying you come up to check in. I walked from where I was visiting because parking is always tight in that part of Downtown. Be ready for a bit of a hike if you drive and park. I'm glad this Hobee's is now open in a neighborhood that needs a good breakfast and lunch restaurant that within walking distance. I will go back as soon as I visit the neighborhood again! read more

Hobee's serves American breakfast with a Mexican/California flair. Their homemade blueberry coffee cake is legendary. Recently this Southbay eatery has suffered through hard times. Now they opened up an establishment where Ludwig's German eatery was at Second and Devine. I had a delicious Florentine scramble with a banana smoothie. The service was great and they have great options for outside dining as well inside. Highly recommend this new food option for downtown San Jose. Also can get wine and beer! read more

After Hobee's in Cupertino closed, I'd go to Hobee's in Sunnyvale. Yesterday I discovered the Hobee's downtown SJ location (261 N. Second St) has been open for a year! How did I not know this?!? Same great food, wonderful staff, quick/attentive service. There's also a private room in the back for Hobee's-catered events which accommodates about 150 people. Who knew! read more

Omg!! We love Hobee's so much and found this location kinda by accident last month. It's built out of an old Victorian house and has a side patio for outdoor seating. Arlen was our server today and is AWESOME!! Great place and same amazing food!! Thank you. We will be back very soon!! read more

Service was good and the lemon raspberry coffee cake was amazing ! We will be back soon !

Great service and delicious pasta! The outside dining area is beautiful and comforting. This was from Mother's Day and the staff even took and printed a photo of us! read more

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I love going to Hobees. I always order the Mama's Bowl. I always ask for an over easy fried egg to be included on top of my food. When I eat in the restaurant my food is right. I believe the wait staff check on it. When I place an order for takeout, my egg is always cooked wrong. Not once has it been right. It happened again today. I love the restaurant, the wait staff and usually the food. But I am tired of not having my eggs cooked the way I ask for them. Please get my eggs right!! read more

Something I forgot I was missing in downtown for too long. Classic, quality, mom and pop diner. Mix of American and Mexican breakfast. Nice environment and apparently a beer garden out doors like the German pub that used to be here before the pandemic. If you like breakfast/brunch definitely check it out. read more

Love it. SO close and walkable. I'd like to see the return during the fall and winter of the oatmeal bar. Food is good and the chicken quesadilla outstanding. I'd like a little stronger coffee read more

Nice addition to the neighborhood for brunch/lunch. Hobee's is a small Silicon Valley chain with somewhat bland food but the ingredients were very fresh in my omelette. Famous coffee cake is always a treat. It's a great place to bring kids. Large outdoor patio will be welcomed as ventilation inside could use improvement. This should become a popular spot for locals and downtown workers when the weather warms. read more

Clean restaurant and attentive service. I didn't like the strawberry matcha. Matcha was watery and strawberry was sour. I replaced it with latte and it was much better. My order was wrong. I asked for an omelette without mushrooms and to add tomatoes, and I got a mushroom omelette with no tomatoes. It's fine I still ate it. Didn't want to make a fuss. Overall, the place didn't blew my mind so I doubt I will be coming back. read more

Worst service! Waited for 10 minutes and then they said it would be another 10 minutes even though they had open tables. Half the folks in line behind us left. So disappointed! read more

Great service and a large menu which includes tofu scramble - the one dish I always ordered when I used to eat at Hobee's since I prefer a vegan diet. The blueberry coffee cake was wonderful and was shared with my husband. The presentation of the scramble would be better with a little garnish or fruit on the plate as it looked half empty. Lonely scramble. Another suggestion is adding vegan cheese to the menu. There are so many options on the market now. I love potatoes with cheese but am lactose intolerant and this would increase your vegan options. Thanks for a lovely brunch. Good luck with expanding your business downtown. read more

So happy to see Hobee's opening a new location after a few closed! The food was just as delicious as the food I've had at other locations for the past 25 years- the food that earned its reputation as a Bay Area/peninsula staple/establishment. Got the chance to talk with the manager, Erick, who was also serving us (excellently) and he clearly knows the minutiae of HIGH QUALITY hospitality. Excited to see him implement the plans he shared with us that he has for this spot. Definitely coming back, and planning for regular visits! read more

Food and service were great! I will definitely return again. The chorizo scramble had a great blend of ingredients that created a natural and homemade flavor. Coffee cake was a cherry on top. Location could be better, but this is the perfect spot to walk to when downtown. read more

Hobee's - Chorizo scramble and Veggie Breakfast Bowl (with an added egg) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Our new favorite downtown breakfast spot! Outstanding food and service. We loved the open, light-filled space.

Food is stellar. Service is friendly and prompt. Venue is outstanding in cleanliness.

We used to go to the Montague location several times a week. We were so sad when it closed and miss it. We were so excited today to Door Dash order our favorites. Unfortunately we were so disappointed. The Sonoma Browns was missing the pesto. That's the main ingredient. So disappointed! read more

Hobee's - Sonoma browns very sadly missing the pesto. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Slow and inexperience servers. The gal couldn't fine the creamer for our coffee. They all looked lost. The food was ok.

They have arrived! Finally, after such a long wait Hobee's has opened! The food was great, the iced tea continues to be legendary and then there is the iconic blueberry coffee cake. I live down the street and THIS is the place I have been waiting for in this neighborhood. Now I have a spot for breakfast/brunch and can do my work. The staff are all fantastic. Shout out to Zoe! There is something calm and inviting about the dining space. Nothing is overdone. This Hobee's made me feel comfortable! I can't wait until my next visit. Welcome to the neighborhood, Hobee's! read more

I had high hopes for this new location. My first couple visits were on point and then have rapidly declined. The server takes your order. Dropped your food off and never comes back to check to see if the order was cooked correctly. Server has no personality whatsoever and has no business being in a service environment. I was presented with a gift card by a management member and when I went to redeem the gift card, it was only six dollars on the card and I was told it was for a $50. So after going back-and-forth, they said that they would leave a $50 gift card and a lot cabinet for me. Well, after today's experience and my food not being ordered correctly by that same server, a manager came to drop off my bill. Not once did the server come and check on me and ask me if my how my order was. 3 strikes, so I won't be back. The manager I was dealing with doesn't know how to handle an upset customer. All he did was walk away from me and I was definitely not making a scene. read more

Horrible service. Lost our order. Had to ask for more coffee three times. Corned beef hash was mostly potatoes. Overall bad.

They give you your moneys worth in terms of amount of food. That's important to consider when it comes to dining out nowadays in this economy. Blueberry coffee cake was really good, light, fluffy and not too sweet. My boyfriend ordered a mocha and it was one of the best we've ever had! Service was great and attentive. I would recommend coming here. read more

Food was good as well as the service. Clean restaurant as well. Staff even gave us a complimentary coffee cake. Would go back for sure.

I'm delighted to see that Hobee's has a restaurant in downtown San Jose. I'm always happy with the food at Hobee's and I was not disappointed. I have the Sunnyvale favorite quesadilla and it's wonderful. If you're in San Jose. I highly recommend stopping by Hobee's. read more

The best part about our breakfast was the waitress. She was a kick! She cracked me up over and over again. My eggs and potatoes were a bit cold and kind of dry. I'm use to having Hobee's breakfasts at other locations be one of the best. I hope as they continue to open up and train the cooks, the food will get better. I'll give them one more shot just because of the hilarious waitress. read more

I don't how the general manager was able to take on the whole restaurant but he did stop for one minute the whole time we were there. I have never seen anyone take on a crowd like this morning. He deserves a raise and much more. Food was amazing and even though he apologized that service might be a little slow he definitely came for business. Thank you Hobees read more

Hobee's is my favorite restaurant. It is sad to see some of the locations shutting down. Don't forget to try the coffeecake and cinnamon tea. read more

Really liked the atmosphere a great building and liked the decor. Staff were very attentive and friendly. I had the Bravo Breakfast burrito and my husband had a club sandwich and of course ordered a slice of coffee cake. Can't wait to come back when they extend their hours and open the planned beer garden. Would absolutely recommend. read more

My favorite location in Montague closed down so it's great to have this here! Always loved the food and super friendly service!

Great food and friendly service! I had oatmeal and my husband had a sausage & cheese omelette. Both were very good!