We stopped by The Giant Chef as part of our effort to support local, family-owned businesses, and this place absolutely delivered. The food was amazing--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What really stood out was how fast everything came out, and every single item was prepared perfectly with no mistakes. You can tell the staff here works incredibly hard and takes pride in what they do. Great service, great food, and a team that puts a lot of love into their work. We'll definitely be back! read more

Went for breakfast on Sunday, not crowded, which generally isn't good sign. Got seated quickly, had coffee that can only be described by as horrible- 4 cream cups didn't help. Ordered simple, a 2 egg and a 3 egg breakfast. Eggs and hash browns were fine. But sausage patties were obviously heated from frozen, and the biscuit was a frozen Pillsbury Grand that had been sliced, buttered and heated on the griddle!! The gravy was thick and sausage flavored, but no sausage. Been coming here for over a decade, sad to see quality slip this far Oh and the ticket? $48!! Service was good, still tipped $10 kitchen not servers domain read more

Sunday morning and this place was hopping. Prices are a little high but not too far out of line. We had the mini corned beef hash and eggs, the Giant waffle combo, and the chili omelette. The waffle combo came with sausage and bacon plus eggs. Quick service here. read more

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We took the girls' softball team here for breakfast, and they absolutely loved it. I used to work nearby and would come here often for burgers and fries. They still serve some of the best burgers around, and the place has kept that classic old-school diner feeling I remember from when I was younger. Recently, I met a buddy here for breakfast and we both ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage. From the moment we placed the order, I couldn't wait to dig in -- and they did not disappoint. The portions were large, the gravy was thick and flavorful, and the biscuits tasted homemade. If you're in Pleasant Hill, skip the long line at In-N-Out Burger and treat yourself to a real hamburger at Giant Chef Burger. read more

For 12 weeks, our office is selecting local, family owned, businesses and providing lunch to our staff from those places. Today, we are highlighting The Giant Chef. The staff were fast, efficient and SUPER friendly. The food was made to perfection. Highly recommend the Giant Chef for breakfast and lunch. read more

The Giant Chef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Great service, big portions & good food. I went here for the first time and upon walking in, I liked the diner vibe. Be sure to check out their specials or at least ask your waitress. Usually I'll take photos of the menu, but I forgot. It's not too big so you won't get overwhelmed. I go a Denver omelette with hash browns and sourdough toast. The omelette was filled with onions, peppers and big chunks of ham. The hashbrowns were cooked, perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out in a decent amount of time. The place was getting busy. So if you plan to come by on a Saturday, come early. There is overflow patio seating - don't worry they have heating out there & fans if it's hot. read more

Diablo Valley Cremation and Funeral services chose The Giant Chef for our company Lunch today. They are awesome! Candice had everything ready to go and they missed NOTHING. Food was great! read more

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I chose to dine at The Giant Chef on my birthday because not only have I not dined here since moving to Pleasant Hill in May 2025, but it's also the only local restaurant I could find that served a chili cheese burger, my favorite kind. The service was very efficient despite how busy the restaurant was on a Sunday afternoon. The main host was also very friendly and I sensed the restaurant's warm & family-oriented atmosphere. I expected a traditional burger bun but my chili cheese burger was served open faced which wasn't stated on the menu. Regardless, a covered burger wouldn't have been practical due to the cheese and chili's greasy texture. It still tasted delicious just like the fries. My strawberry milkshake was superior quality to Dennys in terms of its ice cream & milk's creamy texture but its flavor was bland. I could barely taste the strawberry. Overall, I'm most satisfied in this choice of restaurant for my birthday lunch. read more

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I live in Oakland, and when I was in Pleasant Hill running some errands, I looked up breakfast places and decided on this place because it was close by and wasn't a chain restaurant. First off, the Yelp listing said they don't accept credit cards, they do now. I submitted the edit to Yelp, that can make a big difference because these days people avoid carrying cash. I got seated right away at the counter, the staff were responsive. This place has the "old school diner" feel with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. It has that neighborhood feeling because a regular sat next to me at the counter and they brought him his order without saying anything and the staff knew his name and vice versa, I like that feeling and tends to get lost these days. I chose the corned beef hash, I tend to like corned beef hash and it was pretty good. When I asked my server Janet whether she recs the country potatoes or hash browns, she said she likes them both but suggested the hash browns.. good choice. I am terrible at making a food sunny side egg so I order those when I get breakfast and they were perfectly done. They have a open kitchen where you can see the crew working hard to put out orders. They did a good job. The price for these days wasn't bad and the food was good. Whenever possible I try to support local. read more

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I can't believe I've lived in Pleasant Hill for 3 years and this is my first time visiting this place! We have gone twice so far and have enjoyed every dish we've tried so far. For breakfast, I ordered the special of the day (highly recommend always) which was a Prime Rib Scramble. It was scrambled eggs, prime rib, bell peppers and onions, served with home fries & sourdough toast. So delicious! My boyfriend ordered the open-face Breakfast Sandwich and also enjoyed it! For lunch, I love the Club Sandwich, it's made like your favorite classic sandwich and pairs so well with their golden fries! The Bacon Cheeseburger tastes so homemade & the bacon was cooked to perfection. It is very old fashioned & casual vibe & feels like you're visiting a friend's home. They have so many seating options indoors and outdoors but my favorite touch is the seating at the counter. The staff couldn't be nicer & are always in great moods! They take such good care of their customers! We are now regulars at The Giant Chef. read more

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NOT GOOD. GREASY and GROSS. This used to be a lovely old school restaurant. Not anymore. Staff is unfriendly to put it mildly. Foid is greasy and stale. Ypu will have much better luck at an In 'N Out restaurant!! SAD.. read more

Came on a weekend early-ish morning for breakfast. It was seat yourself but half the tables are hidden from the front door so you kind of have to walk around to find seating. Food was good. Fairly large portions. Felt a bit rushed by waitress however to order and and then leave. She handed us menus and instantly asked what we wanted to drink, we didn't even have time to look. Came right back with our waters and asked if we were ready to order, we asked for a few more minutes. We'd barely gotten our food when she placed the bill on our table. When we went to leave howver their card machine was down. We don't typically carry cash so had to scramble to pay. This was not convenient or very good customer service as we weren't warned prior to ordering. This place has been a long time staple in pleasant hill but under fairly new ownership. It was unfortunate that as first time customers, we felt extremely rushed. read more

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Today at Diablo Valley Funeral Home, as part of our weekly goal of supporting local businesses we chose The Giant Chef. I got the breakfast burrito and holy Moses I've never had such a huge breakfast burrito in all 30 something years of my life! It was so delicious too. Guacamole throughout, not just a tiny dribble. 10/10 will come back! read more

I had the pleasure of eating a delicious breakfast sandwich from the Giant Chef today and it really hit the spot. It's been a while since I've had a real hot meal for breakfast and this definitely satisfied that craving! read more

Recently ordered the "Famous BLT" and it really should be famous! It differs from a regular BLT with an addition of a pepper jack cheese slice & thinly sliced red onion on a sour dough roll. The bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly- crispy but with a nice chew to it. If you like a good BLT, you definitely want to try Giant Chef Burger's Famous BLT!! Here's a photo after I ate the first half. Yummy! Service is very friendly. read more

The Giant Chef - Famous BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

First time to try breakfast here. Generous serving, good service but food lacks flavor even after we added salt and pepper (based on our preference). It's a classic breakfast place to try. read more

The Giant Chef - Loco Moco, Chicken Steak, Biscuit & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place still stands as one of the best breakfast spots in Contra Costa County. Daily special was , biscuits sausage patties hash browns smothered in country gravy. Not for the weak of heart. Thick,rich, cooked perfectly & home made biscuits & gravy.. perfect preparation for over eating on Thanksgiving tomorrow. 1/2 order of eggs Benedict, Spanish omelette & veggie omelette were enjoyed by my family. Always busy,great staff, food arrives hot & fast. They now take credit cards.. Go!!! read more

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We were in town for a family celebration and wanted ti go to a locals place. Thanks to Yelp, I found the The Giant Chef. We knew it was the right place when the parking lot is full and there is a wait. We put our name and waited about 15 minutes. Our server was prompt and we got our food quickly. For breakfast I highly recommend the mini portion because it is filling. I can just imagine what the regular portion looks like. They have a variety of breads and sides. I am not a has browns person so I always opt for fruit or cottage cheese. The cottage was excellent. They also have raisin bread which is rare for a diner. They also have fresh salsa if you want some for your eggs or hash browns. Overall, this was an excellent find. If I come back to this area, I will visit again. read more

The Giant Chef - Mini Chorizo Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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My wife and I went to Giant Chef in Pleasant Hill tonight and walked out asking ourselves, "Why did we wait so long to come here?" Let's start with the real star of the night: Candice. She is an absolute rock star of a server. Warm, professional, attentive, funny, and genuinely kind. She somehow managed to be everywhere at once while making us feel like we were her only table. Drinks refilled without asking, perfect timing on check-ins, thoughtful suggestions, and not a single rushed moment. You could tell she truly cares about her guests and takes real pride in what she does. That kind of service is rare these days, and Candice delivered it effortlessly. Hands down one of the best servers we've had in a long time, maybe ever. Now, the food. Don't judge this place by the outside. It's a total sleeper hit. I had the prime rib special, and for $25 it was an absolute steal: a huge, perfectly cooked slab of prime rib, salad, baked potato, fresh green beans, a warm, delicious roll. Every bite was comfort-food perfection. Big portions, great flavor, and prices that make you double-check the menu because it feels too good to be true. Bottom line: Giant Chef delivers amazing food, fair prices, and next-level service. Huge thank-you to Candice for making our evening feel special. We'll 100% be back, and honestly, we'll be asking for her by name next time. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. read more

The Giant Chef - The Prime Rib Special with horseradish sauce, baked potato with butter and sour cream, fresh green beans and a delicious warm roll. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This was a favorite breakfast spot. Unfortunately that has changed. Maybe it's my bad for ordering a Moco Loco, but the beef patty lacked seasoning, and the eggs were over done. When I mentioned the lack of seasoning the server explained that they never season the meat, that's up to the customer. When I said that would've been nice to know the server further explained that no restaurants season their food. Which I find that very hard to believe because once the meat is cooked it's difficult to add flavor to it. In addition when I moved the overdone eggs there was no gravy on the patty. Gonna miss place read more

The atmosphere is amazing!! The service is great! All of the waitresses are so super sweet !!! One of my go to favorites is the country fried steak with hash browns, eggs, and toast. The gravy is so delicious it's a meal by itself. read more

The Giant Chef - Your choice of hash browns or country fried potatoes no peppers or onions . Myself I love it that way. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

A delicious Salmon dinner on a Friday nite at Giant Chef! The salmon was cooked perfectly, and was moist and well seasoned. I also had a garden salad and a lovely glass of Chardonnay. My son had a Rueben, chile, and pie which I forgot to snap photos of. The is a great place for a quick burger or sandwich, however they also have daily specials such as Salmon Dinner on Fridays. I think Prime Rib Dinner is served on Thursdays. If you have not tried this great cafe, you need to taste their delicious foods. My son says their breakfasts are awesome!!! read more

The Giant Chef - Salmon Dinner served with rice, green beans and garlic toast . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Wow! What a great local spot. Big portions, great quality, friendly and VERY fast service. Hash browns are big and shoe string with the crispies on top- my favorite! Chorizo is the real sausage with good flavor! They really have their efficiency down, as soon as you're done with a plate, someone is there to grab it. As soon as you walk in the door, someone is there to seat you. Lots of seating and comfortable spacing so you're not on top of each other. read more

*****Consumer Alert***** Check your recept owner over rings his customers. Within 20 minutes three customers were overcharged on there bill. one was overcharged $20.00 but customer caught him after review there receip. The second customer was overcharged for three sandwiches when she only ordered a half sandwich. Third was a to go order and was also overcharge, but was not able to here the exact transactio. So be SURE you carefully review ALL your charges and get a receip. Sad as this restaurant has gone downhill since new owners took over the business. read more

Yummy breakfast/brunch at Giant Chef! This is the Giant Combo with a waffle. It was nice to see the line out the door when I arrived, but I managed to snag a spot at the counter. They also have a semi private room that's great for parties ! Giant Chef takes credit cards, and they have a full liquor license. Photos of the menu are included. Weekly specials: Tuesday: Turkey dinner or open faced sandwich Wednesday rotating specials: 1st Wednesday - sauerbraten 2nd Wednesday - meatloaf 3rd Wednesday - corned beef, 4th Wednesday - pepper steak Thursday: Prime rib Friday: Beef stroganoff, salmon dinner Don't forget the dessert! read more

The Giant Chef - Love the chicken noodle soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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i've been to this restaurant back in 2016, I believe the restaurant has changed ownership, and it shows. I remember the parking lot being full, and the place was packed! The portion size and quality of food felt like you got your moneys worth. It's lost the mom and Pop charm, and the food quality not that great. read more

I've been coming here for years, it's always been a staple in the community. Great home-cooked American food. Small diner ambience with that super friendly server vibe. I love the biscuits and gravy here and you can never go wrong with a BLT! read more

Great food. Friendly service. We were seated quickly and food came out fast. Will be back when in the area.

Went to this place about 2 months ago... pen beef hash is great and their toast is pretty soft, even when is well toasted - I like the way is served. Is always busy in the mornings but every time I come in is a great service. A bit loud but clean. read more

Yummy food and good service! Owner is attentive and funny! Relaxed atmosphere. Will return. read more

Been visiting Giant Chef for a long time , first time reviewing. The food is ALWAYS excellent and the service is usually GREAT . Sometimes they get busy and there is a wait but it's always worth it. I would definitely recommend anyone in the area to stop in and grab some food , you won't be disappointed. read more

The Giant Chef - Smoked Pork Chops , Hash browns&Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Hubby and I stumbled upon the Giant Chef restaurant. And I am so very happy that we did!! Omgoodness SO DELICIOUS. Literally everything is great! Their Soups are AMAZING And the Ribeye protein platter, WOW! Always tender and full of flavor. The service is always excellent, very attentive. And it's just a chill type of eatery. One last thing, the BURGERS!! WOWZA read more

A perfect diner. Outstanding breakfast with lots of choices. Really nice folks too. Lots of menu choices. The corned beef hash was excellent. read more

Oh man, this place here is a staple in the city of concord/pleasant hill. I have been here many times, but the quality of the food is always superb. The prices are very fair for what you get, so I am happy that this place is still here. I came for brunch with my uncle and aunt who were visiting and they have not been here for a few years themselves. Eggs Florentine: My favorite breakfast staple. The eggs were poached nicely, although they were done a bit more than I wanted. They were not runny when you broke, so I think they overdid the poaching. Still, the star of the dish is the Hollandaise sauce and that was perfect for me. The English muffin was crispy underneath the sauce, eggs, tomatoes and spinach. All of it worked in harmony together. The hashbrowns were also perfectly crispy for me and completed it all. Our hostess was nice and my overall experience was great. I cannot wait to come back and enjoy this place again. read more

The Giant Chef - Eggs Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

today at Diablo Valley Funeral Home we had the Giant Chef. decided to dust the old gal off and take her for a spin. and oh man am I spinning! My omelette was so good, it had me doing cartwheels. One giant chef. One giant omelette. She can still knock my socks off after all these years. 5 stars to this Contra Costa County Classic Chef. Keep on rockin' me baby! read more

This dish should NOT be called a Loco Moco. I would not recommend this to anyone nor would I order it again. It has no flavor whatsoever. The patty is overcooked with no flavor. The mushroom gravy has no flavor annnd "its mushroom gravy". Who puts hash browns in a Loco Moco anyway. This dish needs to be reinvented or taken off the menu. read more

The Giant Chef - No-co Moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I heard about break in and drop by to support . Walking your greeted by the staff , open seating at this time as it was early and no line or waiting. Ordered the steak sandwich and 3 over easy eggs along with french fries. My meal came out quick after ordering . I told the waitress sorry to hear about the break in and that it's good to see smiling faces around here. Food was on point and I was happy to get a full tummy along with supporting Giant Chef Burger !! It's been around a long time !! Please stay open and keep giving us good service . read more

The Giant Chef - Steak and eggs with fries !! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I like their food here. I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs with hash-browns and it was very large portion. The chicken fried steak was homemade not frozen, and it was huge. read more

God. This place is awful. I don't know why it is so popular and it is touted as the oldest restaurant in Pleasant Hill. everything tasted like grease. The gravy for the Biscuits and gravy was chunky and seemed like it was flour mixed with room temperature water and chunks of sausage thrown in to add decoration. I asked for country potatoes and was brought hash browns. They were not very good. The bacon was flavorless. I think I had been here once previous, but neveragain. I do not recommend this place. I thought I was going toget sick. read more

I ate there this morning, always a treat whenever I go . Chicken fried steak was great and fast service too . Eat inside or patio