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    Mini Gourmet

    3.4 (826 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Errick E.

    Cute little diner with tables or a bar for solo guest. Great friendly service and huge portion! Go for the cut potatoes over the hash browns. They have a big menu for breakfast lunch or dinner.!

    Healthy egg whites omelette with diced chicken mushroom and spinach.
    Helen L.

    Its clean and loved their 80's music, cute corner diner.one way in and one way out parking lot. Tiny tough to get out since the cars are zooming to make a right turn. The menu is extensive. Breakfast served all day. Dinner and lunch after 12 noon. I had the healthy breakfast, fluffy egg whites, like an omelette with diced chicken, spinach , and mushroom. Side for me was assorted veggies (broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. Option of fresh fruit)) . Yes, it is bland but this is where you can be creative and toss how ever you want with salt and pepper. I like that. The plate was hugh and hot. My cohort had the 1/4 steak with white rice and veggies, option mash potato or baked potato). It was bland as well. Wish they offered some gravy. A1 Sauce and ketchup were offered. The only thing i dont like, 4% added if paying by credit card. The tip is precalculated and starts at 18%. Some tips include the sales tax but you wouldn't know that if they flash the bill at you. Inside got cold when fewer people in there with air conditioning. The water cup is huge and I remembered that San Jose tap water doesn't taste good. I had to waste the water.

    Eggs sausage and hash brown (bottom) Country potatoes and scrambled eggs (top)
    Karla H.

    The food was great and my server victoria was super friendly and helpful throughout our visit. It's a hidden gem honestly very calm setting for a tasteful meal. When I came in here I was pleasantly surprised with the food quantity. I also had the BEST CHICKEN BREAST I have ever had and honestly I'm not a fan of chicken at all. But Jose changed my mind today I loved it !!!!! Anyways all I'm trying to say is if you want a nice warm home cooked meal Mini Gourmet is definitely your best choice Ps i didn't take a picture of the chicken because i devoured it to quickly. You have to try it !

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    Allison N.

    I've always gone to Mini Gourmet when I was a kid and the food always hits. It was very nostalgic to return and dine here. I went during lunch on a weekday so there weren't as many customers. It was pretty quiet, but food and service was still wonderful. * Chicken Fried Steak - I haven't had a good country fried steak in a while. The country gravy goes with it perfectly & it was a big enough portion to fill us up. * Asian Chicken Salad - You're probably wondering who orders salad at a breakfast spot but shockingly, this salad was pretty decent. The portion was large & all the vegetables were fresh + crispy. Overall 5/5 stars. I will likely return to try the ube pancakes and all the other all-day breakfast items.

    Waffles @10pm Why not
    Grace F.

    Saturday late night and no one was really there, I'd more like Not Busy. Waitress was prompt, friendly & on it with her job, seeing that she was the only one waiting on all the tables in the restaurant. This place has a so many things on the menu & that just means, it's a little something for everybody & whatever it is you get, you won't be disappointed. I'm glad this place re opened because for a minute, they were closed & not going to re open. This is a place to go, if you're undecided on what to eat, but you will be satisfied. Parking is super small & gets tight, so if it gets busy, you'll have to park elsewhere but, if you are in the area & your craving something, stop by this place & check it out.

    Stacy A.

    It's been decades since the last time I came here! This place has been around since the 80's. We were at the farmers market in Campbell in the morning and on the way home stopped here for lunch. The place looked nicely remodeled, and the hostess and servers were all really friendly and smiling! We were sat right away, and I ordered the open faced Turkey sandwich which according to the menu had home cooked turkey. It came with mashed potatoes and gravy and vegetables and a cup of soup. The soup was shrimp corn chowder and came beautifully presented on a plate with a pack of oyster crackers. The soup was very delicious and homemade tasting and I loved it! The main meal came and it was very obvious that the turkey was uber thin sliced deli turkey. It was very disappointing.... the bread was regular white bread, the mashed potatoes were good as was the gravy and a nice portion of mixed vegetables. My husband and daughter enjoyed their breakfast. I would definitely come back and try some more things!

    My waffle and eggs over easy with hash browns and a side of delicious bacon. Very tasty!!
    Everest P.

    This Mini Gourmet restaurant used to be one of my favorites when I was younger. Then they closed down for about 5 years and after their long hiatus they are back in business and I'm so glad. Stopped in yesterday for some breakfast and was pleasantly surprised and impressed. It was clean, well lit, great service , and the food was excellent. The portions were big and the prices were reasonable. My wife had the Joe's omelette and I had the waffle combo. Needless to say I finished everything on my plate. If you want a place that has great breakfast,lunch and dinner then the Mini gourmet fits the bill. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

    French toast, eggs, hash browns, sausage
    Mariah L.

    This was my first time trying Mini Gourmet. I decided to get the French toast combo with eggs, hash browns, and sausage. The French toast was dry and had hard, rough edges making it difficult to chew and enjoy. Similarly the hash browns were equally dry. The eggs and sausage were definitely my favorite! The service was great except it did take over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. The overall restaurant was well kept and charming. I would like to come back and perhaps just try something different!

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    Larry Z.

    So far, the best-tasting breakfast place I've ever been to in San Jose. I've tried so many breakfast places and I always say, ehh just another breakfast. But this one, hands down surprised me. The country potatoes are yummy, and the bacon is cooked to crispy perfection. The steak omelette was fluffy and the meat was tender. The flavor is just great. The ambiance is so cozy and relaxing, it feels like home. The attendant was quick and the food was served almost immediately--a great way to end an early hospital appointment and eat a hearty breakfast. I'm glad i stopped by.

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    Michele G.

    Hey there Party People, I have always been a person that loves a good hole in the wall Dinner. The Mini Gourmet fits the bill to a tea but with a modern clean interior. The waitress treated you like you were family. She gave great suggestions and was very honest about the menu...much appreciated. Hubby got the homemade chili to start. He really liked it. It had the perfect ratio of meat to bean, which is very difficult to hit, according to hubby. It had great flavor as well. For the main meal Hubby had the French Dip. The meat was pretty lean and not dried out so the flavor was there. The au jus sauce was on point. Over all Hubby gave the 4 out of 5 I got the Philly Cheese Steak with light peppers. The Roll it came on was super soft and delicious it held up to the juices and didn't get soggy, always a plus. The meat had some small fatty bits but over all was excellent super tasty. Putting this place on the map of good old fashion comfort food. Will definitely make this in the rotation of places to eat. They do have a large vegetarian and pho menu as well. Be kind to one another

    This is the wanna be Prime Rib!! Tell me that dont look like a steak!! Gross°°
    Subrina L.

    I've eaten here before and have ate the breakfast here and it was good. Came tonight on Friday and noticed there was only 4 people seated in here...odd for a Friday night. I ordered the prime rib and my husband ordered a steak sandwich. When our food arrived I looked at my plate in disbelief because it did not look like prime rib. It looked like a flat piece of steak with fat around it. I went to cut it and it was dry as heck.. even dipping it in the anjus it was still dry and tasted like steak!! The hubby's steak looked better then mine!!! $32 for a wannabe prime rib...don't waste your money!!! Such a disappointment because I was really hungry.

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    Alexandra A.

    I have to say this place has the most delicious food. Have been here a couple of times. I have no complaints about the quality of the food. However, I regret to say the service isn't the greatest. If you are of a darker skin complexion expect to be ignored, expect for the service to forget about you. It's been 30 minutes and no one has checked on us since the food was brought to us. Mind you the place is pretty empty so no excuses for the lack of costumer service.

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    Ed S.

    Mini Gourmet at 599 South Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Willow Glen is back after being closed for 5 years. It's the same owner but due to Covid, a fire, and renovations, it's been a long road to recovery. For now, they are open for breakfast and lunch only. My wife and I have eaten here twice so far, for lunch and breakfast, and both times the food was really good, especially the BBQ beef brisquit. The steamed broccoli really hit the spot along with the home made potato salad and cole slaw The breakfast visit we ordered the pancake combo with their home fried potatoes and french toast. Everything tasted home made, especially the salsa and pico de gallo. The restaurant is super clean and has undergone new paint and bar chairs. The staff is extremely nice and attentive. The chef is happy to do any modifications to your order. It is definitely a family place with plenty of parking. I took several pictures to show how nice the interior and exterior is. (See Attached). I also want to mention their in house bakery. The key lime pie is my wife's favorite. Yes, they have cinnamon rolls. This is a must try place!

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    The services is very horrible! The staff is very rude. I will never give this business my money again! I rather go to Denny's to eat

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    New menu is delicious and varied. Environment is refreshed and clean. Very inviting. And Flo, the new owner, is a gem.

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    I went recently for lunch, crazy expensive, the food was alright, Hoever the customer service was great

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    Ask the Community - Mini Gourmet

    Google Maps displays your hours as: "Updated by phone call 1 week ago" Sunday-Thursday 7 AM-11 PM…

    Mini Gourmet is only opened from 7am - 3pm

    Are you going to reopen? I drive past everyday and it's sad to see it closed and in disrepair.

    soon!

    Is this open during the shelter in place for pick up? And if so what are the hours?

    Will this place reopen after the fire?

    Yes, the insurance company is getting the permits to fix the mini. Once the Mini Gourmet is fixed which according to the insurance told us around 6 months to one year but the process could faster and hopefully the Mini will be soon.… Read more

    Is this place still open 24 hours on Friday? On the Google listing it shows that 24hr service is on Sat/Sun, but the website also lists Friday as well. Don't know which one to go by since the website looks a bit outdated. Anyone know?

    According to the hours in the menu they are open around the clock on weekends. I think this means they open at 6am on Friday and close at midnight on Sunday.

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    Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

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    A local favorite that perhaps has Greek origins. We have been coming here (usually for breakfast)…read morefor over 10 years now. This time it was around noon, so my wife had the mini version of the Mexicano omelette, and I had the American burger with a grilled jalapeño on the side in addition to the french fries and avgolemono soup. My cup of soup came first and I enjoyed it. It was creamy and had chicken breast and rice in it along with a nice lemony tang. My wife enjoyed her omelette, even eating her hashbrowns, which I was surprised to see. Usually, she leaves them for me. She must've been hungry! The hamburger is a half pound of ground Angus beef before cooking and comes with lettuce and tomato and in my case cheddar cheese instead of American. That grilled jalapeño was an extra charge, but that was fine. It came on the side (as does a good dill pickle) and I took occasional bites from it to enjoy the heat On a Saturday as you might expect there was a bit of a weight but not more than 10 or 12 minutes I would say. Their own parking lot can fill quickly, but they have additional spaces available in the parking lot immediately adjacent, but be sure to follow the markings on the sign that indicate where you can park for their restaurant. Very down to earth diner with outdoor seating and a full bar Looking forward to the next time we're in the mood to stop on in!

    Stopped into Bill's Café on The Alameda late Thursday morning after a long night of rehearsal,…read moreabsolutely in need of a quick recovery and something comforting to bring me back to life. As always, this place knows how to take care of people. Yadira was our server and she was incredible--warm, attentive, and genuinely kind in that effortless way that makes you feel like you're in good hands from the moment you sit down. The service here has always been great, but she really stood out. The Bloody Mary was perfection: bold, spicy, and exactly the kind of "reset button" I was hoping for. And the tortilla soup? Absolutely phenomenal. Rich, soothing, and deeply satisfying--one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite because it's just that good. I came in excited for the Monte Cristo I've loved here for years, the one I've recommended to friends like it's a sacred personal discovery. When I learned it's no longer on the menu... my heart genuinely sank. It was iconic. It was beloved. It was the thing I looked forward to. Bill's, if you're listening: please bring the Monte Cristo back. Some of us are still grieving. Even with that heartbreak, everything else--from the food to the drinks to Yadira's amazing service--reminded me why this place is such a staple. Still one of the best spots in San Jose to recover, refuel, and feel taken care of.

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