This particular Bill's is my favorite location. The staff is the sweetest. The menu is your classic breakfast items. The food tastes clean and better then the average breakfast spot. Their drinks are all a hit here. They look good from what I can see. They close at 3 and I'm not a day drinker, so I'll never know how good their michelada is... I'm eyeing it and wish I could try it. The coffee is typical diner coffee, their orange juice is freshly squeezed, and I first discovered pepper plant hot sauce here (you gotta ask for it, and I recommend you do!) Long waits on weekends but weekdays are chiller. This is a great classic breakfast spot. Comforting and delicious. read more

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Tucked in strip mall. Plenty of parking here. We went pretty late on a Sunday- about 2.30. Got a seat right away Ordered crab cake Benedict - the crab cakes were so crispy! The hollandaise sauce perfect! The house potatoes were good too. Also got the buttermilk pancakes - comes with butter and syrup. Perfect sweetness Friend got chocolate chip pancakes Also don't forget the freshly squeezed orange juice?! read more

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Think we were there on an "off day" for service. We arrived at 11:30 on a Sunday for brunch - totally prepared for a wait, it was surprisingly short, maybe 10 minutes. We were seated inside at one of the booths. And then we proceeded to wait almost 30 minutes before a single waiter stopped. Luckily water was delivered, but no coffee, no juice. We could not even flag someone because they move at the speed of light. We weren't in a hurry. We finally caught the hostess attention and she was able to grab a waiter to serve us, Jorge to the rescue! YAY! He promptly took our order and got our drinks, but we were not his section. So it took a while to get a refill of our drinks and then it took another 40 minutes before we got our bill. We were there for almost 3 full hours, 11:30 - until 2:15 or so - long time for brunch. Again, not a huge deal since we were not in a hurry, but it would have been frustrating if we were in a hurry or having things to do. Food - always amazing - really nice portions, quality ingredients. We each had something different, a scramble, a traditional breakfast and an omelette. I ate it all, which is not like me - but it was so good! We will be back for sure and again, I am sure service was just an off day - they are normally very well organized with their turnover of breakfast/brunch service. Luckily it was a lazy Sunday! read more

SJ must visit! Food is always amazing and comfy. Friendly staff that makes me feel welcome. I love getting brunch there to start my weekend. This location is very spacious with lots of table. It's clean and well managed. 100000/10 will return. read more

Bill's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came here for brunch on a weekend and was pleasantly surprised that we got seated pretty quickly. I've heard there's usually a long wait, but joining the waitlist ahead of time helped. I ordered the chorizo omelette and it had great flavor. The hash browns were a standout -- incredibly crispy. Portions are huge for the price, so it felt very affordable and filling. Service was very friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. I know they have several locations, and this one seems a bit nicer compared to others. Overall a great brunch spot that I'd come back to. read more

Bill's Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wanted to try this location again, we were greeted and were also given a free able outside right away. As we sat outside there was a distinct smell of garbage that would come and go, now I can not say where the smell came from and I am NOT saying that it came from Bill's Cafe but nevertheless the smell was bad enough to make me ask if we could sit inside. After being seated inside wifey ordered a coffee "that she never got and was charged for" Wifey and I both ordered the French Dip sandwich which came with 2 sides, I got their home country style potatoes and the lemon soup. The run down: The lemon soup was ok but IMO they use way too much salt 2 stars. Country potatoes: Bland,bland,bland seriously like no flavor, no salt. 1.5 stars. French Dip: Consisted of a big loaf of bread, cheese and sliced meat. If it wasn't for the au jus the sandwich would have been flavorless. Final notes: about 2 hours later I tasted the food again "if you know what I mean" Unfortunately the whole experience this time was sub par. read more

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Awesome breakfast with a buddy! Service was awesome and our coffees were always full! I had the country scramble and it was really good. Fresh biscuits, sausage patties were homemade, and overall a hardy meal on a cold morning! Bills is always a solid choice for breakfast! read more

Bill's Cafe - Country scramble. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

"The food at Bill's Cafe was wonderful! There was plenty on everyone's plates. For breakfast this morning, we ordered great choices like Eggs Benedict, Chilaquiles, and a variety of pancakes. Fun Hawaiian pancakes and Cookies & Cream pancakes for dessert! Our server, Reyna, was fantastic and super attentive. Our drinks were always full, and she brought all the little extras with a big smile. The restaurant is very clean, the booths are comfortable and the tables are nice and spacious. Well done, Bill's Cafe read more

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Stopped here on a whim after an event we had nearby and I'm so glad we did!!! The reviews weee spot on - this place is a great stop for lunch!! Parking was plentiful as it's nestled near a big parking lot. We arrived and there was a QR code to put your name on the waitlist. I was surprised as it was past the busy rush hour time! We waited maybe 5-10 min. We were seated outdoors but given a choice which was nice. They had heated patio so we stayed warm. Our server Claudia was super nice and such a joy to have as a server. It was super kid friendly as they had paper and crayons for the kids to occupy them! The kids meals were pretty generous too. And I LOVED my meal of a hash brown skillet - super delicious! And best part they are super generous with their bread... each meal came with 2 pieces of bread! I loved that they had different options: whole wheat, white and sourdough. We tried them all All in all 5/5 for a great American diner breakfast/lunch place! read more

Bill's Cafe - Kids meal - sausage (being eaten), potatoes and eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Here on a Saturday around 10AM. QR code to check in or do it online before you get there. When we checked in, there were 8 parties in front of us. We waited maybe 15 minutes which wasn't too bad. They have inside and outside seating. We sat inside. They have a large menu, I had a hard time deciding what to try. I ended up getting the crab cake Benedict. Thought about getting the half order but ended up getting the regular size and was so full and couldn't finish. I enjoyed it. I would get it again. Everyone enjoyed their meal. They told us 15 minutes to get our food but it was faster. They asked if we wanted butter on the toast which is great to prompt us since one of us doesn't like butter and we forget sometimes to ask for it that way. Also when adding avocado they let us know it was an extra charge. Good service except my husband had to ask for water refill twice. read more

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This spot has always been my go-to breakfast option because of their Crab Cake Benedict's! They have many more breakfast dishes that are great but the Crab Cake Benes are my favorite. Service is great with the friendly staff and the ambiance is lively with the feel of a diner hustle and bustle which I enjoy. Taste, Quantity and Quality: 5/5 crab cakes have a crispy and crunchy outer batter, and moist crab mixture in the center. The eggs are cooked just right and the Hollandaise sauce is made to perfection! They have cracked the code for this dish! Like I said, this place is my go-to breakfast spot and it is mainly because this is the only dish I get and absolutely love! Each plate comes with 2 Crab Cake Benes with your option of hash browns, French Fries, Country Potatoes, or Fresh Fruit. I do love having a bite of my hash browns with the Bene! They have a mini option where they give you 1 Bene with a side. Staff and ambiance: 5/5 everyone here is so friendly and welcoming! Price: $17.50, pre-tax, for two Crab Cake Benedicts (also perfect for sharing!!) read more

Bill's Cafe - Crab Cakes Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for brunch and it was busy, with about a 10 minute wait. The Mexicano omelet was pretty basic and nothing special, while the veggie skillet was decent but had way too much asparagus for my taste. I'd definitely recommend upgrading the toast to pancakes. The cinnamon pancake was amazing, though the strawberry one was just okay. The avocados on a couple of dishes weren't fresh, and the coffee was your standard diner style. I also got a dirty spoon. Portions felt small for the price, but the service was cheerful and efficient, with plenty of coffee and water refills. The space itself is simple diner seating and not particularly memorable. Overall, I'd say it's a step up from Denny's or IHOP, but there are plenty of better brunch spots to try in the area. read more

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Can we just say DELICIOUS!? We were greeted as soon as we came in through the doors with such a warm welcome from the staff and we were also seated right away. We had their NEW SPECIALS 1- Sweet Potato Benedict was to die for, I almost licked the plate clean. Hollindase sauce has a nice kick to it (Gluten Free item) 2- chicken Cordon Bleu Omelette was pretty good but could use a little bit more flavor (Gluten Free Option) 3- Dubai Chocolate Pancakes, were "ok" I wish there was more to them like the pistachio cream with Kataife in the middle between the 2 pancakes but kids were excited to eat them. Always delicious to go to breakfast at Bills cafe, the service and food are always delicious. Manager also came to our table to make sure everything was okay and checking in and re filled our coffee or coffee cups are never EVER empty at Bills. read more

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We came here on Saturday around 1pm and there was a short wait to be seated. The staff here is so nice and friendly! We had Eric as our server. Eric and everyone else was really helpful and attentive. We split the country fried steak and pancakes and they served the country fried steak and the eggs and hash browns in halves for each of us to share easier! We'll definitely visit again. read more

Bill's Cafe - Country Fried Steak & Eggs split in half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

We love Bill's! We've been to a bunch of their locations but our server Rayna from the Stevens Creek location was super friendly :) service was fast today the morning of NYE. We love their Benedict's! read more

Bill's Cafe - Sweet potato Benedict (special/limited) & Steak Ranchero Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Friendly service with a welcoming interior. They serve big portions and obviously you need to try the hawaiian pancake. Bills is tried and true and I'm happy to report that this location is solid. read more

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We went for brunch on a Friday (10am-ish) and got lucky that we could be seated immediately. There are booths and tables with high chairs available if needed. Knowing that their portions are massive, I tried to get something that would prevent me from having that massive food coma HAHA, so I got the Petaluma scramble! It was a very tasty savory breakfast and I still could not finish! They give you a stack of toasts with the scramble and your choice of potatoes! The restaurant was alittle busy but we eventually got out food in about 25 minutes. The staff were very attentive, refilling our water while we waited. Overall, they are good at serving breakfast and brunch, and I will be back! read more

Bill's Cafe - petaluma scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Traditional American breakfast -- eggs, protein, carb -- done extremely well. There are some Maxican fares that I was tempted to try. Probably next time. Flip the menu to find the "mini" section. Many items on the main section can be halved, with slightly higher price than 50%. That's a good deal for people with limited capacity, since sides are full portioned. Coffee is, as expected, bottomless and there's no need to seek espresso drinks -- it is fresh and strong. Two of us ordered 4 mini items: tri-tip benedict, standard benedict, blueberry pancakes, and french toast. I found no flaw in any of them. Of course we couldn't finish them all, that's what the boxes are for. read more

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I love this place. Bills cafe is a wonderful and comfortable breakfast restaurant that always hits the spot. I came with my gf around 10 am and we were seated very quickly. I saw they had the specials with steak chilaquiles and I had to get that. The runny egg, the salsa, the potatoes and the avocado all combine for a perfect savory breakfast. The workers are so nice and polite checking to see if we needed more coffee / water etc. always love my time here read more

Bill's Cafe - Steak Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was okay and depending what u order, it can be a little pricy. The Hash browns I got were a little bit soft though. Overall this place can be a hit or miss. read more

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My go to when I just want a good lunch and a place to work. Everyone here is so nice and the place is so clean!!! A great place to pull out your laptop and work while eating. Claudia is so wonderful. Was on top of my order and is attentive. I also tipped incorrectly because I math badly which I caught after the fact and she was so gracious about it and helped me figure out how to rectify the situation after I protested her graciousness. Had the tuna melt and did you know their fries are fresh not frozen? And the chicken soup. Yum. read more

Back again! This time, I got the Meat Lover's Omelet with fruit and toast. Delish. The coffee is STILL amazing! I meant to mention Andrea last time, as she ROCKS! So count this as TWO times I have been lucky to have her serve me. She is excellent and very sweet. Thanks, Bill's! read more

Bill's Cafe - Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (off the "Specials" menu), Ham Steak and amazing coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is the first Bill's location that I have been to (I didn't know there were so many around!) and the service was amazing! All the servers and hosts were so nice and talked to you with eye contact and a smile. FOOD: We ordered the Chicken and Waffles, Fried Chicken Benedict, and Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice. The Chicken and Waffles were amazing, the chicken was crispy and light, juicy, and seasoned well. Really surprised at the amount of chicken provided - 4 pieces, an incredible deal! To top it off, the waffle was large and came with whipped butter and syrup. The Fried Chicken Benedict was also delicious. We opted for a side of hashbrowns to pair, which was also a generous serving. Some feedback here - wish the hashbrowns were a little crispier and that the gravy had more meat.. Other than that, flavors were well, balanced, and the egg was cooked perfectly. Quick note that there is a 3.5% charge to offset some of the current prices of food. (as of Feb 9, 2024) read more

Bill's Cafe - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Breakfast done right at Bill's Cafe Sonia A. was THAT server--on point, attentive, and making sure our coffee was never empty. She checked in just enough to make us feel taken care of without ever interrupting the vibe. Service like this is why we keep coming back 10/10. The chilaquiles Rojos are really good a bit on the spicier side, but really good. read more

This is a correction to my previous review of Bill's Cafe-during our visit the correct name of our server was Joseph.

My favorite Bill's! And I think I've been to all of them. The staff is just so nice here and the mimosas are always on point. We came once for a family member's birthday (large part of like 12) and they brought out a shot for her to take. So funny. PROS + Great food! We always go for the salmon Benedict, Belgian waffle (add whip cream and strawberries) and mimosas. + Quick & friendly service. Once you order, it is super quick turnaround. Everyone is very nice!! There can be a wait to be seated on the weekends but it moves pretty quickly. Probably the longest I've waited for a large party is 15 min or so. CONS - No espresso drinks :( Drip coffee is good though and free refills! Love this neighborhood diner! read more

Bill's Cafe - Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been a Bill's fanatic since its beginning stages in Willow Glen. Now this is our go-to location! The food is amazing, good, and delicious to say the least. Everything is always made to perfection. The establishment is always clean. Now the staff is a whole different level. The manager here has one of the most attentive and and friendly staff. They truly care about the customer experience and ensure that everyone is satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a nice breakfast. read more

Frequent breakfast spot for me and my family. They have such friendly staff who remember you and it feels very warm and invited. The food is great and service is excellent. read more

The host Rubi is amazing, and all their stuff. Food was delicious and great service! Highly recommended this spot.

always a great service at Bill's. The welcome was good as expected, the service was fast and courteous, and the food was great. Erick, at the bar, shown the proper amount of attentiveness. read more

Reyna was wonderful! The service was beyond 5 I had the chicken and waffle, it did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and juicy and the waffle was perfect! read more

I loved the Bill's Cafe in Dublin but this one does not compare. They got my order wrong and food was very overcooked and dry. I ordered their chilaquiles and an omelette for my partner. The chilaquiles were missing ingredients and the omelette didn't have the toast it was supposed to come with. On top of that the gentleman who was at the door when I came in was a little rude to me when I came in a few minutes early to see if my order was ready. I will not be coming back again. read more

Bill's Cafe - Chilaquiles with roasted potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food and great service! Everything came out fast and delicious. Thank you Reyna R for helping us.

Used to be great food but the last couple times I went it fell short. I've gone from eating there at least once a week, to considering never going back. read more

First time getting brunch here & we waited 45 minutes during Sunday morning. The food was good, but I feel like I've had better brunch places since other restaurants use fresher ingredients. I'm pretty sure they use imitation crab for their crabcakes. I still enjoyed my food, and the Hawaiian Pancakes became my favorite. We came during halloween week, so the staff was dressed in their halloween costume & there was a voting game if which staff was dressed best in our opinion and they have a chance to win $200 which is such a cute thing to do. read more

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Excellent service every time. Sonia A was wonderful and attentive. My coffee cup never went down past halfway and I appreciate that a lot. Food came out fast and all the employees work together very well and it put smiles in their faces while they walk around the restaurant and that is infectious.. read more

Service is good, food is OK. But hidden costs ruined my breakfast. They offer a steak omelette for $20 and a BYOO for $20, but if you want steak in your BYO-Omelette it's an additional $6. So a basic steak mushroom n cheese omelette is $26 or $29 if you want egg whites. Not a proper way to do business. If you offer a BYO you have to figure in the cost of your most expensive items. Example: This BYO 5 item omelette should be changed to a 5 point Omelette. Then you list all the items you can choose from and their point cost. So items like "steak" can be weighted differently. 1 point items, 2 point items, and 3 point items. So when someone wants to make an omelette there are no surprises. -- Steak = 3 points -- avocado 2 points -- apple chicken sausage = 2 points -- Cheese, mushrooms, onions, and other usual add ins are 1 point and you can use a a second point for "Extra" That's a proper cost effective solution to avoiding random charges and providing top tier service to your patrons. read more

Bill's Cafe - Over cooked scramble eggs for $5 add on to pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wait time was super efficient and quick! Sonya was our server and was great! Food came out quickly after ordering :) Usually busy but got sat within 10 minutes read more

We've been to Bill's Cafe a few times now and we always have great experience here! The service is always immaculate, with the staff being so friendly and attentive. (Thank you so much Reyna for your amazing service!) The food is delicious, always cooked perfectly. We always order sourdough toast to go with our orders and we've never been disappointed :) We will definitely come back many more times :D read more

Bill's Cafe - Bacado Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Reyna was awesome. Service and food were great. We had to wait with 10 parties in front of us at Sunday noon, but was worth the wait. Hawaiian pancake was good. read more