I've gone a few times now and have enjoyed each visit. The staff are friendly, the vibe is laid back and casual, and the food is pretty good. I like using their hazelnut creamers for my iced coffee. I just tried the chicken pho and it was really good, with a BIG portion. Some have said the service is slow, and while it isn't speedy I don't mind it personally. The staff are still friendly and the inside is cute, with a few TV's playing sitcoms to distract yourself with. If you're looking for a laid back slower paced place, this is one to concider! read more

Mini Gourmet - The chicken Pho, the portion is large! Comes with a side of bean sprouts and jalapeño(?) Peppers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is awful. Patty melt was salty. Asian street sampler over cooked. The eating area is infested with fruit flies. This place used to be packed now it's dead. read more

Mini Gourmet - Fruit fly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a wonderful experience here! Warm welcome & extensive menu. Dined in on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too packed. Our group had 2 adults and 3 young children. Shared a chicken Cobb salad & BBQ steak sandwich - fresh ingredients and excellent cook on steak! Kids loved their Mac and cheese and chocolate chip pancakes! Will definitely return to try more food! Great service as well! read more

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.! read more

Mini Gourmet - Omlete - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

See all

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 ! read more

Mini Gourmet - Eggs sausage and hash brown (bottom) Country potatoes and scrambled eggs (top) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

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

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. read more

Mini Gourmet - Asian Chicken Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

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. read more

See all

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! read more

Mini Gourmet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

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. read more

See all

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! read more

Mini Gourmet - French toast, eggs, hash browns, sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Mini Gourmet - Love this view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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 read more

See all

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. read more

Mini Gourmet - This is the wanna be Prime Rib!! Tell me that dont look like a steak!! Gross°° - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Mini Gourmet - Restaurant's tables. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

The servers here are so kind, two gentlemen are always working when I come in and they are so kind and accommodating to my dad in a wheelchair and myself who is caring for him. The food is AMAZING and priced reasonably. Love this place been coming to over a decade! read more

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! read more

See all

Four star diner experience! If a diner type meal is what you are looking for, then try Mini Gourmet. I rate this in terms if diner. The food quality is at the diner level, slightly above. The service is good. Friendly staff always looking to give me a coffee refill. 80s music was on tap for a audio enjoyment. Friends was playing on silent on words, which lent a quirky late 80s vibe to. It has been years since I ate here. The renovations made it a nice experience. So nice it didn't close. Mini Gourmet has been here for decades. It's is part of the history of San Jose. read more

See all

What can I say. The food, Hands Down! Me and my friend like the food! Plus I used to bring Mama Here before the Covid Shut Down! Great Service! I like the clean Bathroom! I can't wait for the Jukebox! read more

Mini Gourmet - The waffle combo is a must try! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Well where to start? This used to be our bar time breakfast spot. Location has been there for a long long time. Closed due to fire then covid hit. They are back and we were excited! The location has had a face lift. The staff is still great and welcoming. We came at 5 on a weeknight. Literally no one but staff there. We took a chance and did the prime rib. Our dinner friends got wings and one got shrimp pasta. The prime rib was over cooked. We ordered medium and got grey. There was no bark so there was no flavor. My baked potato was smaller than my first. My veggies were good . Wouldn't go back for dinner. Maybe for breakfast. read more

I have been a long-time customer dating back to the '80s. Food and ambience is above average. This review is based on a Doordash delivery. I ordered the 'Mini Traditional' and the 'Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs' on New Years Day. I received the 'Mini Traditional', but NOT 'Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs'. I called The Mini Gourmet, and the woman told me it was NOT the restaurants responsibility to make sure the Dasher picked up the complete order and hung up! I order Doordash there 5 days a week from work for breakfast. Never Again. RUDE, AND POOR MANAGEMENT. read more

The staff here is friendly and they are very attentive! I love that they make everything as you order it! The food is fresh off the grill and I love that it's still warm! It's very relaxed here during dinner and they have great music. read more

Mini Gourmet - Modelos are $5 here!!! They also have a full menu with a great variety to choose from! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in just before 6pm, middle of the week. Dining area not full, just 1 customer at the bar counter & 3 table customer, we are the 4th table customer so we thought, food will be served in time coz kitchen shouldn't be busy. Not! It was taking almost an hour & server asked if we wanted the dessert first I'm ok with it since I was eyeing on the tiramisu at the moment we stepped in. Food is good, I had the Asian sesame chicken salad. The amount of chicken strip is good & mixture of veggies are good, crisp & fresh. My husband had the Wagyu steak with rice & veggies that he thought was steamed with butter. He liked the steak, cooked to his liking. I would've given 5 stars if we didn't wait an hour for our food. I checked the time stamped on my photos and here it is... you judge. 5:55 PM - walked into the doors 6:55 PM - dessert was served first 7:11 PM - food was served 7:50 PM - out the door We ate faster than our wait time. Aside from the wait time, food is decent & restaurant is clean with a young lady server who is pleasant. We came in because of the inviting sign outside & it's located in the corner street right next to the hospital where we came to visit a sick family. read more

See all

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

So I've eaten here thrice since the re-opening and twice I've been disappointed. The French dip was OK, but the pasta, and today the Chili Verde was a bit of a let down. Both had been microwaved to the point they were thermonuclear. So hot I had to wait a few minutes before I could start eating. Now I'm sure the food is prepped onsite, but when some meals are just scoop some cold rice, beans, and Chile Verde on a place, then microwave it, the $18 justification seems to be out of place. We're in San Jose, a city known for it's gastronomical delights. Taqueria's about, with Chile Verde simmering all day long, yet this is what they call "Our specialty" on the menu. Any Chile Verde connoisseur knows it's hot from a steam table. The pasta I had on a previous visit was the same way. Just so hot on the inside it nearly burned the roof of my mouth. For $3 more, I can go to one of our locally famous Italian spots and have my pasta freshly made. It's not to say some of their other is made the same. I think Pancakes, eggs, omelets' are made fresh to order along with the salad. Just don't expect the rest of the menu to be freshly made. read more

The chicken fried steak is excellent here. The gravy truly makes the dish. If you've ever ordered chicken fried steak and felt underwhelmed, give theirs a try. I would also recommend the french dip. The sandwich and the au jus felt a bit greasy, but you won't really care at 2 am. Easily my favorite late night diner in the area. read more

After 5 ish years of them being closed down The Mini Gourmet reopened this past week. The restaurant is "to the best of my knowledge" still owned and operated by the same owners who took it over some 7 years ago. The last time I was in "pre covid, new owner" they had remolded the inside which was remodeled by the previous owner, just a few years before. "Didn't make any sense to me" the new remodel is super sterile with faux marble tables and steel chairs. " Unlike the super coziness as it was before." But I digress I wanted to give them a second chance. Today I ordered the Montecristo. "$19" comes with french fries and pancake syrup to dip your sandwich in. The fries were cooked well however they were the run of the mill frozen fries 2 stars. The Montecristo sandwich IMO was bland "I wish there was more cinnamon, salt, or something to give it more flavor, the sandwich was again IMO mediocre at best. Unfortunately I can not recommend them. read more

See all

We're extremely dissatisfied with our recent visit with our experience at Mini Gourmet located on Bascom ave/Moorpark. He brought Overheated cheese Burger that was kept under the light indicates it was returned order from a customer to resale it, And an unwelcoming atmosphere made our experience unpleasant. We were shown to a table, but not seated. We waited 10 minutes for menus. Our daughter's cheeseburger was inedible and A scorching hot plate almost burned my six-year-old daughter and my five year old son. As you can see the picture. Despite three calls to the owner, I received no response, indicating a lack of care for customers. We've reported this to the Health Department and Better Business Bureau. read more

Mini Gourmet - Overheated cheese burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

If I could give 0 stars I would. This place has gone down hill over the years. The their grand reopening to their more recent grand re-re-opening. The service is terrible and by the time you get your food it's 40+min later. Funny thing is that the people around us that came later than us got their food sooner. One of the tables had way more people than us. It's ridiculous. The funniest part was when we asked for our food to go. They got it to us so quickly as if our food was ready already but they just didn't want to serve it. Waste of time. Back when they were open before. They served food quickly and efficiently. I'm 1000% never coming back. Sad to see this place in such a state. I advise people to stay away. Atleast the place looks nice now. But it's all glitz and glamor clouding up their poor service. Man. I usto love this place. Update - after eating the Togo order. I'm not feeling so good. Becareful. read more

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

My wife and I were long-time patrons of Mini Gourmet before the pre-covid shutdown due to the fire. We went for the first time in years as it's now re-opened. The overall ambience remains the same, and the service was great, but the food quality really went down. I had the chicken steak and gravy, while my wife had a classic Benedict. My wife really did not enjoy her Benedict and said something was just off about the sauce (but couldn't characterize what), other than she felt strongly against having it again, while my chicken steak / gravy had zero taste. I was at least expecting the steak to taste somewhat like a breakfast sausage, but it tastes more like someone just grinded some meat together and added batter and called it a day. The texture was fine, just the taste of the gravy and steak was completely lacking that even salt couldn't save it. We thought about the lunch we had at one of the Ethiopian restaurants in the area yesterday and felt we got way more joy out of that meal for $10 less (and that's with an included 20% service fee at that place too) compared to the $50 we spent with Mini Gourmet. My wife said that it'd be the last time she'd want to come here, and I'd have to unfortunately agree. I really hope the owner does read the reviews on this page and tries to make adjustments because Mini Gourmet was one of those long time SJ staples and it's sad to see it go this way. read more

Great food, and Debbie was really kind and patient with me. Very clean and organized diner, and I felt very comfortable inside. read more

Mini Gourmet - orange juice, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! We recently visited Mini Gourmet. This place is great but needs to work on customer service. We live near the restaurant and walked to grab breakfast and mimosas. Not knowing that they had a liquor license, we brought our own bottle of sparkling wine. Upon entering the restaurant, the lady behind the counter greeted us loudly with, "You can't bring that in here!" It took me a bit by surprise as usually we hear, "Welcome to....". We weren't welcome, not with a bottle! While I understand the requirements of the restaurant, I suggest a little more professionalism. We would have felt more at ease had the lady said, "Welcome to Mini Gourmet, we are happy you came. Unfortunately, due to liquor licensing laws, we are unable to allow the bottle. Could we store it for you or would you be able to leave it somewhere else?" While we didn't feel welcome, it was obvious they were only interested in the bottle, I hope they can work on their customer service skills so they are able to stay in business. Being that we walked, I couldn't put the bottle in our car. Fortunately, I was able to store it right outside the restaurant door. read more

Cozy, just check your to go order if you have dressing ................................................. ............................. read more

Came here for a late breakfast/lunch around noon on a Monday. A friendly waitress greeted and seated us right away. We quickly received menus and coffee. I had a BLT, and my wife ordered eggs with hashbrowns and sausage. The food was pretty good overall--my BLT could've used a little less lettuce, but the fries were perfectly crisp. My wife enjoyed her meal as well. The bathroom was clean, which is always a plus. Total: $41 before tip. Credit cards accepted read more

It is so nice to see this landmark reopened and well representing its legacy! It's only open for breakfast/lunch at the moment but I hear that dinner and weekend late nights are coming soon! Servers are attentive, the place is sparkling clean and I'll be back soon! read more

This place breaks my heart. They are in a perfect location for employees at SJCC. They renovated their space and now it it is so cute. It is so convenient for businesses in the neighborhood. However, the food is terrible from my experience. My colleague and I both ordered the chicken fried sandwich. Oh my gross. It was grizzly with chunks of fat or something inedible. Not delicious. It is difficult to have a conversation while pulling garbage out of your mouth. There are many items on the menu for such a small place. Maybe if the restaurant could offer fewer items and make what they prepare really good? Or just find a new cook? Even a nice salad with fresh fluffy greens and a tangy vinegret would be nice. But you are taking a chance ordering anything off this menu. I want this restaurant to succeed, but with such quality of food, how can I go there? read more

mixed feelings on whether or not i would go back... the food was good. not great, but good. but the service? yikes!! - I overheard the waitress tell another employee that they didn't serve bloody marys but there's a sign on the table. - she asked the table next to us if they were ready for the check after they'd been waiting for the rest of their food by the time others were pretty much done eating - rudely let us know we were still there 2 minutes after closing. not once otherwise were we told it was close to closing and it used to be 24 hours so maybe that would have been a better route. read more

Mini Gourmet - cool fish tank - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

The first thing we noticed was there's a gnat infestation. We killed 7 gnats before we got our food. I think we killed 11 in total and noticed a few still flying around. It was truly stressful because they would fly around our kids and get on our food. The good food: - Waffles, good texture and consistency - Hash browns - Sausages, quite tasty! Our kids favorite part of the meal. - Standard eggs The bad food: - Pancakes were too chewy and it took a lot of effort to cut them. My 2 year old couldn't even eat it. We didn't bother finishing. - Fried chicken was truly AWFUL. White meat and incredibly dry. We couldn't finish it. Service was good, and other than the gnats the place seemed clean, but we couldn't wait to wrap it up and leave. There are so many better diners and brunch places than this. read more

Mini Gourmet - Gnats all over. We killed 11 of them in total. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California