Plaza Cafe is a great diner in Pleasant Hill, located in a smaller shopping plaza by the Safeway in downtown. The staff is friendly, and they prepare your food with a quick turnaround. Plenty of parking available as well. We haven't dined in as a family yet, but recently ordered takeout a couple of times to try their breakfast. The first time we ordered a chocolate chip waffle and breakfast burrito. We have also tried the chocolate chip pancakes and Denver scramble. I ordered an Iced Korean coffee that was amazing, good cream and not too sweet. The food is delicious, the chocolate chip waffle was big enough for the family to share. Their hash browns are nice with a good crisp. We'll have to visit to dine in, and try more food. read more

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For us, Plaza Cafe was the go-to breakfast spot :) We've lived in Pleasant Hill for 11 years, and this is exactly what you hope your home base spot feels like. Warm, familiar, comforting, and the kind of place that just feels woven into the rhythm of local life. One of the main reasons we keep coming back is the crab eggs benedict. It is so, so good. Rich, satisfying, and the kind of breakfast you end up thinking about later. If you come here, that dish alone is worth the visit. One critique... depending on the day, the crab portions can leave you wither madly in love or a bit disappointed, and then you have to just hope the next visit will be back to normal. It feels like a true neighborhood classic, and after all these years, it still feels like home :) read more

A great spot for a quick breakfast bite, with great coffee and fast service. A nice mom and pop cafe, with a nice site down area to catch up with partners and friends. read more

Early Sunday morning breakfast with one waitress covering the whole place (she did great). We had the croissant melt with ham and the all American breakfast with over easy eggs, link sausage and french toast. Be warned that the croissant melt comes with a lot of hash browns. The french toast was solid. read more

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I am here many times back in the 80s and 90s and then I moved away for 20 years and now I'm back today is my second day in a row coming in and both days were perfect. I sat outside had great service excellent breakfast and a nice atmosphere I love that they have tables outside because they didn't back in the day. Thanks for being here all these years The owner even came up at the end and gave us a couple of free Korean iced coffees that was so nice read more

Grabbed a quick breakfast with some colleagues and glad we decided to come back. The food was good, hot and everyone was pleased. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in with a warm welcome. Ambiance was chill as everyone was engaged in conversations with the people at their table. I'll be back because the prices are reasonable, the food is good and The Plaza Cafe is close to home and the office. I'll give this place 4 yumms up! read more

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Found this whole in the wall and was not disappointed at all. Maybe some changes should be made with a dish, but the service there was amazing and they were super sweet. Came in on a Monday morning and luckily no was there. It is a bit of a small location, but very homey. The Jose omelet - 9/10 my husband ordered it. It has spinach, mushroom and bacon. He substituted the mushrooms for onions. he absolutely loved it. super friendly with the portion and of course he ate it all. His one complaint was the hash browns. He didn't like how mash potatoe-y they came out, but I loved it - LOL. The Greek omelet - 7/10 I loved all the ingredients in this omelet until I tasted the olives. They use pizza olives instead of kalamata olives. I 100% think that if they used kalamata olives instead, it would have been a great omelet. It came with sausage, tomatoes, feta and asparagus. And of course their hash brown was also a fav for me too. Overall: 9/10 The experience with the staff was really great. They are super sweet, fast and on top of everything. The food was really good too and would I come back again to try more, of course I would. read more

Plaza Cafe - Jose omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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We were in Walnut creek one weekend and I was very sad because Taxis has been gone for years. But eventually, we found the Plaza Café in the same shopping center as Nations and Safeway .Small, a corner nook, really, but good food and service. Liked it enough that I've been there a couple of times. Can't go wrong here, particularly for breakfast! read more

Little place tucked in the corner of the plaza. Service was great and a great deal for $14 lunch 1/2 sando and salad. The sandwich wasn't a stand out or anything. I'll be back to try breakfast! read more

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I love finding hidddn gems like these. We came here for brunch after my birthday massage. It was delightful. I ordered the crab avocado toast. It was so yummy. Lots of flavor and texture. I do wish they put more chunks of crab in it, but I am grateful for the pieces I got! There seemed to be more avocado than anything. The hashbrowns were great, crunchy and soft on the inside. My husband ordered a breakfast chorizo burrito which was also really good! We love how the tortilla taste fresh and crunchy. Would definitely order that again! Service was great. We were taken care of the sweet attentive employees there. This cafe is a true small but quaint cafe. I prefer coming to places like these versus big trendy spots. read more

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My friend and I went to Plaza Cafe Monday for lunch. She had the crab melt with salad and I had the tuna melt with sweet potato fries. Both of us thought the sandwiches were delicious! Her toss salad was large and very fresh. My sweet potato fries were very good. There was so much food we had enough leftovers for dinner. I think there was an owner change but food and service were so good.. we'll be back to plaza cafe soon! read more

Plaza Cafe - Crab melt and salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I think this is now called Han cafe, but they kept all the signage the same from when it was Plaza cafe. The food was alright. This is our second time coming here, so it's not terrible but it gets the job done. I got an eggs Benedict. The hashbrowns could be crispier. I went with a friend and they got an omelette which came with toast. Toast was a little on the burned side, which is weird because the hashbrowns weren't as crisp. They do get busy, but things move pretty fast. Also, it gets hot inside, so they'll open the door but the breeze is crazy! Dress in layers just in case. read more

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I've been coming to Plaza Cafe since I was in 3rd grade and I am now a senior. It's the only brunch place I will go to when I don't want to go far and spend a lot of money. I always get a waffle and it's one of the best waffles you'll ever get. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it's always consistent. Service is always great, we always get a sweet older lady that has a constant smile on her face and doesn't fail to make sure you also leave with a smile on your face. The vibe of the restaurant is also very old timey, many people may not like it but it's so cozy and lowkey. If you're looking for a new brunch place that isn't super crowded and is inexpensive with different variations of food this is your place to go to. read more

Plaza Cafe - waffle with strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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The Kyu's Scramble on the menu really piqued my interest. The description was "Ground Beef, Jack Cheese, Spinach, Mushroom & Onion", and also "Served with Hash Browns & Toast". It was priced at $15.50 as of Feb 2024. Egg price has been ridiculously high so I did notice and understand why they increased the price. My plate came to me looking amazing. The scrambled eggs were perfect - firm but not dry. And the whole dish felt very hearty with good sized beef chunks. The inside was a bit tight and slightly claustrophobic. But the service was good and staff were nice and friendly. read more

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I used to come here with my mom. It's still the same great food. They have the best hash browns and fresh squeezed OJ. I always order the good morning burrito without the tortilla. Tell Teresa I said hello! She's an amazing waitress. read more

Plaza Cafe - Good morning burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The food is flavorful. Portions are very generous. Affordable. Wait staff is attentive. No corporate vibe at all. What else do you need?

first time here... we got the Burrito... it was superb! QUALITY FOOD! Kudos to the chef!!!Very satisfiec... ambience is quiet, nice...server Theresa very friendly read more

I have eaten here before but I can't believe I forgot to do a review of this place. I was going for lunch today with a friend and I knew I wanted to order a Benedict. Florentine is my favorite, so I am happy they had this on the menu. The service was pretty attentive and it felt like a "ma and pa" feeling behind it. Eggs Florentine: The key to a Benedict to me are both the poached eggs and the Hollandaise sauce. This place hit both for me. The eggs were poached correctly and when broken, it did spill all over the English muffin, spinach and Canadian bacon. The sauce itself was superb and flavorful, perfect for me. The hash browns were alright, though could be a bit crispier. Overall though, I really enjoyed this meal and look forward to coming back again. read more

Plaza Cafe - Eggs Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Overall not a bad experience. I was a little surprised -as well as disappointed - that they did not offer biscuits and gravy. I ordered the chicken fried steak - all right, but not home made. They also only offer hash browns - you can tell they prepare their own and are good. they make their own gravy as well and you can tell. It is a little sweeter than I'm used to for country gravy, but it was pretty good once I got used to it. bread service - which I would have had more butter on my sourdought. Wait staff and such were good, attentive and polite. It seems that for a place this size, they are pretty busy. I am not in rush to get back there but I wouldn't pass it up either. also another reviewer stated that the food came out in portions - yes it did. They brought me my hash browns and eggs before my main selection and then I had to wait for the bread. Not a big deal, but not the way I like to eat read more

I've been going to Plaza Cafe for 2 decades and have always enjoyed the food and service. If I were to make one suggestion, I wish they would tidy up the place a bit. The windows are filthy and just doesn't offer a good reflection to patrons. I know the restaurant is very good, but others who might consider it, would definitely give it bad marks for cleanliness. read more

We stopped here for breakfast based on the great reviews. This is a small, no frills place. Our server was nice and food came relatively quickly. My hubs ordered a basic breakfast with bacon and eggs. His first choice was linguica but they were out so bacon it is. I could tell the bacon seemed fatty and was not crispy at all. I ordered the eggs Benedict. I couldn't really taste it since the sauce covered the entire thing. Unfortunately the sauce did not have much flavor to it and it overwhelmed my entire dish. The hash browns were nice and crispy. Overall it was okay, I'm not sure why the reviews were so high, I was left underwhelmed and will not be coming back unfortunately. read more

Plaza Cafe - Bacon & eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

DON'T DO IT! There are so many better places, including Nations Hamburgers just a few steps away. Horrible coffee. No refills on soda. Everything is sticky. The most basic menu, but for some reason it's overpriced. And the worst radio station is on, and too loud. One extra star for a nice fruit cup that included 1 raspberry, 1 strawberry, and 1 piece of pineapple along with apple, banana, and too much melon. HOWEVER, minus one star because--though it's not listed in the menu where they offer to substitute fruit or tomatoes for hash browns--THEY CHARGE OVER $2 TO SUBSTITUTE FRUIT. Absolute BS. Also, someone is in here with a non-service dog that is sitting at a booth table, licking plates. By the reaction from staff, you can tell they're regulars and do this all the time. That is DISGUSTING and against code. That no one says anything tells me all I need to know about their kitchen. The ketchup bottles are refilled, which Heinz discourages. The Cholula bottle is so old the cap is oily and no longer tightens. Was hoping after 12 years things would have improved. Nope. The only change is that everything in this joint is 12 years older and stickier. Yuck. Everything about this place is a disappointment. Never coming back. read more

Plaza Cafe - Ancient ketchup bottle that they refill, which Heinz discourages. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

We've been going to Plaza Cafe for many years and it was especially our favorite place for breakfast. They use to have the best eggs Benedict. I don't know why, but the quality of the food has gone way down to the point where they are average at best. The service was also very slow. It seems like they've gotten cheap suddenly and it looks like we will be looking for a new favorite place. read more

Didn't care for the overcooked fatty-bit sausage quality, left it on the plate. The fruit upcharge of $2.50 is worth it, nice array of fruit. The atmosphere hasn't changed in years, needs refreshing. read more

Food and service is excellent. Teresa is a superior server. Great menu. Food is plentiful. My new favorite breakfast Café! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Perfect breakfast spot. Friendly, quick and just what you need when you're hungry. Super friendly, clean and easy.

Went for a later breakfast over the weekend. About 10:30 AM and the place was substantially busy. There was only 2 free tables, both by doors, which to me is unenjoyable, especially when the weather is brisk and they leave the doors open. This place is super tiny and they cram a lot of tables into the space. Long staple to the pleasant hill community, I can see why they get good business as they've been around forever and the food is surprisenly tasty so must be a lot of regulars. The food is very standard diner fare; Nothing extravagant or unusual....The decor, blah. All the tables and chairs are old and too tightly together....dirty windows and mirrors along the wall with the kitchen.....which is basically open to the dining area. We opted for French toast with berries. This comes with WARM berries which was an amazing touch, some marcepone and syrup. Only 2 pieces and it's plated flat so nothing eye catching. Comes with a side of 2 pieces of bacon, does not come with eggs. We also got an omelets which was HUGE, comes with hashbrowns and toast. Nothing spectacular about the omelets. All the toppings are inside, not even cheese on the outside for presentation, but it was filled with a good amount of filling. Also got a waffle.....which the waffle was very very thing. This is not a Belgian waffle like you expect from most breakfast joints. While the food is not visually amazing, the taste is there to back it up. 4 stars for food and service (the 2 maybe 3 person small staff on floor was swamped), 3 stars for seating as I do wish there was a few less tables even if that meant a wait to be seated. Not sure if I will ever personally go back....but it worked for today. read more

It's a great place for a filling breakfast. My favorite is the linguiça and cheese omelette. Which I special order. read more

Plaza Cafe - Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Came here today and found them very busy after the 4th of July parade. Nonetheless, their service was pleasant and efficient. We sat on their patio and ordered brunch. Although there was a slight wait, we were still in and out in an hour. Their food is always delicious. Definitely not disappointed in our choice to come, even on a holiday. read more

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Greasy spoon, good food, big portions, tastes like America I've tried breakfast and lunch and it's all good-- Benedict is primo!

Good solid breakfast food. The food is tasty and the prices are very reasonable. The owner is also very nice.

Terrible. We received our toast 10 mins before our food. Then received only part of my breakfast and had to wait another 10 mins before I got the main part of my dish. I even asked the waitress if the steak was good and she said yes. The steak was not even seasoned and not good. Just the fact that nothing came out at the same time. Every dish came out 10 mins apart. I was done with my eggs and had browns before the steak even arrived. Very disappointed and will not ever return. This place once was once a really good spot to go to but it had been years so it must have new owners. Sad about it. read more

Food was served promptly. Waitress was delightful and had a big smile for us. Our meals were delicious

Love this classic cafe. Waitresses are old school, and food is abundant and delicious. A funky configuration to the space makes it even more unique and fun. There is a reason there are so many regulars. read more

We've been going to Plaza Cafe for over 20 years. This place has value. We always leave this place feeling satisfied. they use quality ingredients. I'm glad they're still in business. The best breakfast place in Pleasant Hill. read more

Plaza Cafe - Prize zucchini with the best tasting ranch dressing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Dined here for over 3 decades and now it is just not the same. They were known for consistent quality. Just had the eggs Benedict and they changed from Canadian to tasteless ham. Ordered a side of bacon because they were always known for thick special bacon - it's gone too! Noticed on the way out there was a pile of precooked bacon. Guess nothing lasts forever! Service was good but when the food isn't good it doesn't make up for it. read more

I have visited here with someone like family for over 15+ years. Breakfast Eggs Benedict is a memorable dish. The vegetarian omelette has tasty mushrooms and lots of egg and great sourdough toast with orange marmalade jam on top The waitresses are experts and better service here for the price. It's a fantastic breakfast and great way to go with someone special. The ambiance is comfortable and offers privacy despite seated arrangements near each person. Stylish and classy corner breakfast shop for convenience. I love the old city's black and white photos on the walls. read more

We have been here for breakfast twice in the past month, and we love it. The friendly atmosphere resembles an authentic American diner, and there seem to be many regulars. Prices are reasonable, and the portions are substantial. Yesterday, we both enjoyed one of the daily specials. I had an omelet with sausage, spinach, cheese, and tomatoes. It was delicious, served with a generous portion of crispy shredded hash browns. My companion had the crab melt sandwich on sourdough. It was huge, with a generous amount of crab. The sandwich came with a large side salad in a separate bowl, filled with lettuce, beets, kidney beans, olives, tomatoes, croutons, and cucumbers. Our waitress was charming and extremely helpful. She kept returning to check on us and refill my coffee cup, which is free on weekdays. We think Plaza Café is a Pleasant Hill treasure and will undoubtedly be returning often. read more

This is a solid, trusty breakfast/brunch spot! I feel like we ordered quite a few things and based on that, we felt it's unlikley we'd be disappointed with anything we'd order from here. It's not going to be anything amazing that will blow you away, but it will certainly satisfy whatever brunch food you're craving! We were very interested in their croffle and wow it was delicious! What an interesting item, would definitely want to eat that again. We also got pancakes, toast, chicken apple sausage, hash browns, and bacon. Everything was good and we were stuffed, no complaints at all. This place is definitely a strong competitor for a local, reliable breakfast spot. We will order again! read more

Plaza Cafe - a variety of breakfast foods in containers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

We went for breakfast. Place was freezing, I guess their furnace was broken. "Greasy spoon" about covers the feeling inside, which normally I'm fine with, but not here. Food was not good. We didn't finish most of it. Service was good, but not necessarily friendly. Going through the kitchen to get to the bathroom was scary. Health inspectors need to take a look at the entire place. We won't be going back. read more