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First time here and i would def go back. The staff were so kind and attentive. The prices were fair and the food was good as well. The ranch was so yummy!!! They also had cinnamon butter that was very good to put on pancakes or french toast, rather that than the OG butter given. The waitress we had, Taylor, was very kind and helpful for it being our first time. We payed at the front and they do take card, cash, or apple pay. I liked the set up of the restaurant, they had booths mainly and then bar seating as well. I liked that the booths were super high and that everything was low and eye level. nothing too fancy. Great experience and would go again. Shoutout Taylor thank you!
Always great service, great food. All kinds of old school diner feels. Big and yummy breakfasts, staff is super friendly and parking is easy. Check it out! Weekdays easy to get seated, weekends might be a bit of a wait.
Mil's Diner is a Milpitas institution. I've been here in the past but this time I came in with a few friends to do a major catch up as it had been a couple years since we met up. So they decided why not Mil's? L O C A T I O N Mil's Diner is located off of Calaveras Blvd and Abbott Ave. It's in a plaza close to Goodwill. The parking situation here can be very difficult during the busy times of eating. I N S I D E It's a diner! Yes it feels like an old school diner with a bar area and booths to sit in. They do have a restroom if you need it. M E N U It's a fairly extensive menu with all your good ol' diner food from breakfast fare to lunch. That day I decided I'd get the 50/50 (2 bacon & 2 sausage) with over easy eggs, hashbrowns and sourdough bread. Pricing feels a little bit on the high side, but to be honest it's been so long since I've been to a diner that this might be normal. How was it? It was good! The hashbrowns a tad bit oily, but I was expecting that. Eggs good, bacon crispy, sausage bouncy. S E R V I C E It was warm, friendly and lovely. The wait though was uff. So if you can send out someone early to scout the line or I'm unsure if they can put your name down as you drive over. But the wait times can get really long. I think we waited about an hour or maybe 40-ish min? But this was a Sunday at lunch time and we had 4 people. We actually paid by cash which was easier for all of us and we didn't need change back. Amazing when we all have cash handy. O V E R A L L I think it's a pretty solid diner with good food with friendly service. I'm sure we'll come back again as we enjoyed our time there and catching up. Just be prepared for the wait as it's just that popular!
The breakfast selections were awesome. I ordered the 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and gravy. My wife had French toast w eggs, while my son had a good old fashion burger w fries. Service was fantastic from our waitress and the large guy who made sure our coffee mugs were being replenished. However, there was a sourpuss young black female waitress who seemed she couldn't handle the day and was being rude to her co workers. Even the older guy (possibly the owner) had the look on his face that he was just too tired and busy to deal w her . The crowd was very respectful and seemed to enjoy the hometown quality of these hard working folks. Someone please remind "Negative Nelly" the waitress that customers can see you and your interactions w people. The food was fine and so was the service.
11/8/25 Back in the area for brunch and kiddos wanted an all American brunch. We haven't had Mil's in awhile and had to come back. Solid breakfast as expected. Chicken and waffle (4 piece chicken - breast, leg, wing and thigh) - not tenders like most other places! Kids ordered country fried steak (with over medium eggs and crispy hash) while the other wanted one with over easy eggs and regular hash. I got the mimosa and my lil one added a hot chocolate. Service is family friendly. Ambiance is comfy diner feel. Ample parking available. We came at 9:30 and it was a 20 minute wait.
GAMBLING SUPERSTITION: STEAK BREAKFAST Athletes have a routine before games. If their routine breaks the athletes feel back luck will come. I'm not a professional athlete however as a horse racing gambler I have a routine before I go to the racetrack. I eat breakfast at a diner where I order steak. If the steak is overcooked when I go to the racetrack I lose. I picked this place last Saturday as I wanted to try a new diner. I've been to Mel's Diner in San Francisco. This place appears to be a play on the town's name Milpitas. I sat at the counter. When I looked at the breakfast menu it lists ribeye, which I ordered. I asked the ribeye to be cooked medium rare. Instead of toast I paid extra for English muffin. Lately at diners I noticed that steaks served tend to be thin cut. When my ribeye was served the steak was thin cut. I was concerned because previous steaks I've ordered have been overcooked because they were thin cuts even though I requested to be cooked medium rare. Also those steaks tended to be dry. When I cut the ribeye juices were oozing. The ribeye was tasty and moist. I enjoyed my steak. After breakfast I headed to a parimutuel facility to bet on horse races. I ended up winning money at the track. My luck on the racetrack depends on how I enjoyed my steak still exists. I came back the following day. I noticed the day before the serving of chicken and waffle. I've seen pictures on Yelp of the chicken and waffle at Mil's Diner. The best chicken and waffles I ate at the Bay Area was at LB Steak on Santana Row in San Jose. The chicken and waffle at Mel's Diner is $9 less than at LB Steak. When the chicken and waffle was served there were four pieces of fried chicken drenched with honey on top of one waffle. I enjoyed the fried chicken and waffle at Mil's Diner. Is it better than I ate at LB Steak? Even though I get four pieces of fried chicken at Mil's Diner the single piece of fried chicken at LB Steak was super moist and what made that piece of chicken impressive was it was the breast, which tends to be dry. Even though I get two waffles at LB Steak the single waffle at Mil's Diner was crispy. I love my waffles to be crispy not soggy. What's my verdict? The chicken and waffle served at Mil's Diner is in my top two of chicken and waffle dishes in the Bay Area. When you enter Mil's Diner the place is small compared to most diners. Even though this place is small since I enjoyed my two breakfast servings I'll come to Mil's Diner to try new items.
We came to Mil's to fuel up for yet another big hike. The servings here is massive and fairly priced for this day and age. Our coffees were refilled frequently. Retro diner feel. Good service. Shopping center parking lot. Open early. Please come and create your own adventure.
The place was packed! We got lucky and got the last table. They have us a ton of food and it kept us fed for like the whole day. The diner felt very cozy and was decorated all over. A line was forming by the time we left and we understood why!
Mil's Diner is definitely one of those old-school, local hole-in-the-wall spots. The place has a bit of a dated feel. The service was the highlight. Our server was bubbly and welcoming, which made the experience much more enjoyable. As for the food, it was just okay. I had the Popeye omelette, which was decent but nothing to rave about. My husband and I also split an order of waffles, and those were fine as well. It wasn't special, but not bad either.
I just had the Country Fried Steak, what a feast! The portions are huge! The steak was cooked to perfection and scrambled eggs were delicious. The hash browns were cooked to perfection. Another hit.
Loved the old timey classic diner vibe, cozy and nostalgic. I went with the #1 combo - they were able to do 1 bacon and 1 sausage which I appreciated, and it also came with 2 eggs, hash browns, and toast. I also got a buttermilk pancake on the side. The combo was pretty standard brunch, reliable and classic. I do think the hash browns could've been crispier though. The syrup for the buttermilk pancake was also kind of hardened, and it wasn't super liquidy like normal pancake syrup. Felt a bit plastic-like. The pancake itself was great though with fluffy soft texture. Service was wonderful and food came out quickly, would come back in the future for a classic brunch vibe.
I came here for a date! I love the menu and the cozy little mom and pop seating inside. The menu is pretty extensive and they even offer Latino dishes like huevo con chorizo with tortillas! I ordered the French toast and it was very surprising because the toast felt so rich and buttery. The flavor was absolutely delicious. It tasted like the batter was made with something thick and delicious, much unlike other French toasts I've tried. I would definitely love to try this place again! Service was quick and they're quick with giving you your food and helping you clean up for the next guest. Super friendly and kind staff.
Stopped by on a Wednesday morning and it was pretty busy. Ample parking which is a plus. There isn't a wait when you walk in which is great. Was greeted immediately once I entered. Definitely a homey old diner type feel and I noticed they have tons of regular at the location. You can tell the vibe and atmosphere is great here based on relationships with customers and team working there. What we ordered: My son got French Toast: it crispy and tasted good per my son lol. My daughter got the #3: Two pancakes, bacon with scrambled eggs. The pancakes were fluffy, and she loved how the butter melted immediately on the pancake. Eggs were scrambled perfectly and bacon wasn't too soggy or too hard. I got the all meat omelette: The omelette was hefty and was flavorful and delicious. The hash browns were good and wasn't oily. Overall a decent breakfast spot to try out when you're in the Milpitas area. There is a service charge when you use a credit card.
1 year ago
The vibe here feels like a classic down-home diner, and the customer service was decent overall. One thing I didn't love was having to sign in and wait to be seated--even just for counter service. That seems unnecessary for a diner-style setup. Portion sizes are generous for the price, which is definitely a plus. I ordered the country fried steak, but unfortunately, it was a miss--bland and not enjoyable at all. On the upside, the eggs and hash browns that came with it were solid, and everything else on the plate was pretty good. Overall, not a bad spot if you're hungry and want a hearty meal, but I'd skip the country fried steak next time. I'm also really tired of these companies charging for credit cards, putting the cost off on their customers.... read more
Came in to have breakfast with my sister. Look them up on yelp and it look promising. Host was friendly and service good but can't say my steak and egg was. My sister and I both got the ribeye steak and egg as it look really good on yelp pic. The steak was suppose to be a 12 ounce but didn't seem so to me as it was thin slice not like the picture for sure. We both ask for it to be cooked medium and it came out well done. Probably because steak so thin. My eggs were suppose to be over medium but it was over easy with white runny. My hash browns was burnt to me. Saving grace was the pancake which was nice and fluffy. I guess we could have sent our plate back but we decided not as it was busy and felt that the thinness of stealing may come out same. It's a small dinner so they want you in and out right away. I'll have to come back and try the grill items to give them a better assessment like French toast, waffle even omelet as other table food looked good. read more
Came here for brunch with my goddaughter. The customer service was good. Though they sat us earlier by accident and then asked us to get up and continue to wait. But mistakes happen cause they were really busy. The vibe was active with lots of good energy in the space. The food was great. I ordered a tuna melt which was 9/10. My goddaughter did the chicken and waffle which she really liked. Id surely come back again soon. Food is great. read more
Mil's Diner has been serving the community for years. It is located in the Milpitas Center, next to O'Reilly Auto Store and Goodwill. Retro decor, vintage pictures, booth style seats, and counter seating available. The service is very friendly and attentive. Better from the years, when we first visited. When they have time, they actually stop and chat with their customers. Something you don't see nowadays. Anthony, the owner, is very friendly and personable! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. You have a choice of your style and choice of toast, English muffin, or pancake. I got my eggs poached and a pancake. The portion size was generous. The pancake had some good mass to it - very filling. read more
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Had a random craving for some comfort diner food and saw Mil's Diner as a popular spot where I was running errands. I ordered over the phone and got the 50-50- 2 bacon and 2 sausages with 3 scrambled eggs, hash browns, and 2 French toast pieces (about $18 before tip). The vibes inside was a classic, old school diner and kept up clean and spacious. It was almost like a blast from the past when I stepped in and it spoke to its authentic-ness as an establishment. The staff was really friendly and it seemed like they were familiar with a few regulars that were dining that day. My order came out piping hot and was packaged well. I was pleasantly surprised with the food and quality of the food. It was not greasy at all and was exactly what I wanted. The French toast was popular based off reviews and it really was outstanding- fluffy and retained its structure despite being a bit cold by the time I got to it. So good with the whipped butter and syrup. I easily demolished all the food and was fully satisfied. Super excited to have found this gem and will be returning again soon. read more
7 months ago
I came here because it's a very popular diner in Milpitas and one of my friends been here. So I decided to give it a go. I like how classical the restaurant is to give it an old-style American vibe. I think that it's best to not modernize it so that those type of diners don't die out. It was packed when I got here and seems that they serve good food here. The place seems to be quite small here. I like how we get to see servers get food from the cookers when we sit at the counter. I haven't had French toast for a while and so I decided to order it. It is not too sweat and like how the butter floats. Even the taste is top notch. Eggs and sausages are decent, but that's good though. Also, the service is fast knowing that they get the food done on time and that they know their customers since they don't forget to bring the check. Looking forward to come here again! read more
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Do not be fooled by the picture. It is bigger than you expect in all the right ways. JUICY, MOIST, AND FLAVORFUL. If you are looking to get your fix of chicken and waffles then this is a SOLID choice. They definitely hit their mark and I understand why this diner has been around for so long. It is a family favorite. Service is fantastic and they are happy to accommodate you if need be. read more
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1 year ago
A Milpitas gem! It has the feel of a classic diner with the red bar seating and booths. The staff are welcoming and friendly--makes you feel like you've known them for a long time :) This place is definitely no-frills, hearty, good food with very reasonable prices. If you come after 10:30am on the weekend, be prepared for a line. The food always tastes fresh. When we ask for extra crispy hashbrowns, it's actually extra crispy. And no extra charge for egg whites!!! Never change, Mil's Diner :) read more
2 years ago
Been meaning to try this place for the longest time and I'm glad I did! Came in on a busy Sunday afternoon and was seated after a short wait. Staff is kind and attentive despite the crowd. The interior is a cozy affair, and plenty lively. I ordered a Monte Cristo with a side of Fries and a Coffee. The sandwich came with some grape jelly, which actually paired quite nicely with the savory components. Perfectly crispy, craggly fries as well. The whole thing came up to around 19 dollars, which I think is quite reasonable, considering the generous portion size. Definitely looking forward to my next visit! read more
It's an old style restaurant that looks as if went back to the 50's. Amazing food and very reasonable prices. Had the #1. Just good enough for me as I don't usually eat a lot for breakfast. Yes, it is reasonable at just $13. Most other places charge a lot more for the same amount of food. Almost great service. Isn't as good as another unnamed restaurant that I won't mention so as not to get into trouble. It is why this is always #1 for breakfast whenever fellow Milpitas residents vote as the most favorite breakfast place. Would definitely recommend this place. read more
I'm usually never up early enough for breakfast/brunch, but since I was off from work, I decided to give this place a try! I always try the country fried steak at every American breakfast place I go to. Personally, I love when the outside is super crispy, but since I ordered take out, it ended up being a bit soggy when I got home. Completely my fault though! What I liked was that the steak was HUGE. I was fooled by how it looked when I first opened the box. But hidden under the gravy, was a thick piece of steak!I barely got through half haha The lady taking my order was super sweet! I need to try this place dine in next time! The decor is very on par with diners. Super cute! read more
Mil's Diner is everything you want for breakfast, diner food. Portions are plentiful, and the price is right! Service is welcoming and very friendly, as well as attentive. The diner ambiance is retro and homey. FOOD -Corn Beef Hash (three eggs, hash browns or country potatoes, & toast or pancakes) -Country Fried Steak (three eggs, hash browns or country potatoes, & toast or pancakes) -Country Special (two biscuits smothered in country gravy, three eggs, two patty sausages, & hash browns). The first two entrees are under 'For The MEAT Lovers,' the Country Special is under the Mil's Special Combinations & Favorites. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience at Mil's Diner. It was our first time here, and we will be back. The food is delicious. The service is exceptional. No complaints! read more
4 months ago
We went here on a Saturday afternoon and we're welcome to a table right away. Once we sat, the service was fantastic. They were constantly people coming up to the table to ask if we needed anything or if we wanted to place an order and they also walked us through the menu. Once we got our food, we decided on getting the omelette, pancakes and sunny side up biscuit. The food is absolutely fantastic and they give you a great portion for the price. There's nothing like a Homey diner that you can go to. Overall, the ambience in the restaurant is great and we always enjoy returning here. Highly recommend! Plus the owner is fantastic. read more
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On my first day unemployed I wanted to make sure I indulged in some of Milpitas's local eateries. I'm trying to look on the bright side, in past layoff experiences I was the complete opposite! Anyways, my first adventure takes me to Mil's Diner off S. Abbott Avenue. It's been a while since I last dined here, no complaints it hit the spot! The Waffles were just right, especially with the strawberries and whipped cream. I tried my wifes London broiler and will definitely try that on my next visit! I wanna support our local businesses here in my city while my wife and I look for employment. Will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Pretty popular brunch spot on a Saturday. The place was bustling and the breakfast food is solid! The eggs benedict was cooked to perfection and the hashbrowns were hearty and crispy. Our waitress was efficient, yet attentive and checked in on us just the right number of times. The only thing I found strange was that the bathroom was out of toilet paper on a Saturday morning (did they run out of toilet paper that quickly?!?) I feel like that's something that should not be an issue so early on, but maybe someone did use a shit-ton of toilet paper early on (no pun intended). Aside from the bathroom peculiarity, the food and service were great! If I'm ever in the area, definitely keeping Mil's Diner in mind. read more
2 years ago
It's 2024, and I've recollected that I've been going to Mil's for over 10 years. I've also been going to other diners as well as I love breakfast food. And Mil's Diner has been the diamond standard every time. Every time I walk in, the waiters and waitresses were fun to talk to, like you're coming back to family. Every time I order, the food comes out fresh and delicious, with portion sizes and tastes that TRUELY goes beyond my expectations. Every time I look at the bill, it still shocks me how all of these delicious meals are affordable to everyone. Such a classic vibe to be in, like you're a part of a community that cares. It feels like you can just have fun and not worry about anything when you eat here. The food is great, the price is great, the atmosphere is great. When it comes to a restaurant, this feels like another home where you can just relax without a worry. The ONLY thing is the wait time for the food, because there's always a constant order of people filling up the place, which is highly understandable. I love Mil's because out of all the diner's I've been to and visited, this was the one that always makes me feel like I'm back home. And I hope when you visit here, you get that same feeling as well. read more
second time to visit this restaurant for lunch , be expected to wait for 15-20mins in orders to have a table ready for 4 . After we placed the order, we wait for another 20 mins to have the items ready . The italian sausage was pretty good and the hash brown was also tasty as well. However , the ham from the Benedict was very bad , it tasted like the fridge and really bad The service was good be honest , but try to avoid benedict in the future read more
3 years ago
Hey there Party People This is a good old fashion diner complete with wait staff that made you feel like you were at their kitchen table calling you "Hun" and "Dear". It was heart warming. The place was hopping but we were seated right away. We never had to ask for a drink refill because the wait staff was on it. The food was huge and very tasty. I got the fajita omelet and my friend got the Chicken Fried Steak. We finished off the meal with a chocolate shake. It brought me back to being a kid with the super chocolate malty flavor. If you a craving a bit of down home feel this is the place to go. Be kind to one another read more
2 years ago
Cute little diner for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Milpitas. Went with a friend around 11 on Friday and was greeted promptly. There was a bit of a wait but well worth it. read more
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1 year ago
Great local spot that's been around for a long time! The employees are all super friendly and the place has a comfy diner vibe. The food also hit the spot. You can't go wrong with the Country Special, which comes with biscuits, sausage, gravy, hash browns and eggs. The gravy was rich and the hash browns were crispy. The chicken souvlaki was also a nice surprise. It isn't something we'd normally get at a brunch spot but we're glad we did. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned. read more
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2 years ago
Came across this place for a quick Sunday breakfast and it did NOT disappoint! The service was friendly and quick and the food was absolutely delicious! Definitely give this place a try if you're in the mood for quality american-hispanic breakfast! read more
1 year ago
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36 S Abbott Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
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(408) 946-4773
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Are there gluten-free options for customers with celiac/gluten allergies?
Do they still serve outdoor dining?
We were there 2 weeks ago and they were seating for outdoor dining.
Are they open during quarantine?
As of 11/10/2020, open for outdoor dining and 25 percent indoor dining with regulations 7am-2pm.
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