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    Bill's Cafe

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bacado Omelette
    Susan N.

    We reserved a table ahead of time because we had a big party. We were glad to have done that because it got really busy afterwards! I have family members who are deaf and it was nice to know that our server knew ASL! There's little parking, so I recommend carpooling if you're going with someone! Bacavodo Omelette(9/10): You can't go wrong with a simple eggs, bacon, and avocado! There's also cheese and sour cream, so it made the omelette nice and creamy! I got country potatoes as the side and I thought there were some pieces that were undercooked. Other than that, it was still nicely seasoned! Service(10/10): Like I mentioned before, I thought it was nice to know that one of the servers knows ASL. They were very friendly, attentive, and accommodating to our table! We didn't wait long for our food to come out, so that was nice. Overall, I recommend coming here for a nice breakfast/brunch!

    Blueberry Pancakes
    Rudy D.

    Been a bit since I was here last. Usually get the hash brown skillet, eggs poached soft with a blueberry pancake. Today was no exception! This is truly the perfect breakfast (and lunch, as I took half home). Pepper Plant works well on this dish. I liked getting here early, as there were only two other people here. Server was on it! Place looks the same as it did years ago.

    Tara Y.

    A manager reached out and apologized for the mistake and gave me a partial refund, I really appreciate the good customer service. I would probably return again, and for the record the pancakes are very very good.

    Chilaquiles Rojos
    Eric P.

    Extremely good, quick and easy service. For how quick it is, it's amazing the taste of quality and care is still there. Service was extremely top notch as they are willing to communicate in ASL for my deaf brother! Vibes were amazing as well. Definitely will come back here. PS lack of parking but honestly well worth it!

    Betty C.

    Horrid service. David A, other servers, the hostess and the manager. No one looked us in the face. The food was hella sub par to old Bills Cafe standards. We got Hawaiian pancakes and soup and tunafish sandwiches. I felt like I was eating hospital food. The least bit of customer service might have taken away that the food was mid at minimum. With barely any dishes under 18$, you might want to consider adding customer service to the requirements of employment. The only time we got customer attention was when we went outside and the food was ready. It was 1:50pm and the servers made sure to make us feel uncomfortable enough to remember they closed in 10 mins. Irish coffee came with zero sugar or cream. No baileys. For 12$, do we really need to ask for whipped cream? Never again. Pass this place by. We regretted our almost 70$ for sub standard food and zero customer service. Guys, you close at 2pm, not 1:30. Don't impress the urgency to leave to the customers that come to expect a good meal without feeling pressured. Bills is on the down slope. This location is by far the worst I've been to in many years.

    Strawberry Pancakes
    Kevin L.

    Located on the border of San Jose and Santa Clara, parking is limited. I ended up parking on the street. This location is much less crowded than the one on The Alameda. My party was seated quite quickly upon arrival. Strawberry pancakes (4/5): overall pretty good. The pancakes were a bit dry but the syrup helped. They were quite fluffy. Overall, Bill's Cafe is a great breakfast/brunch spot. It gets pretty busy as expected in the morning but the food is good.

    Chorizo Scramble and Petaluma Scramble.
    Hung L.

    Waited 20-30 minutes around 11am with 6 groups in front of us. The food was good and filling as you've expected from an American breakfast/brunch spot but nothing spectacular. The price was on the more average side (25$/person with just the food). Food came out pretty quick and service was good since they do refill your coffee quite often. Overall, 4/5 since for the wait, the food was a little above average.

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    Darling D.

    Workers here are incredibly kind. We even had someone who knew ASL for my deaf brother! The food here is great, the price for how much you get is worth your money.

    Chorizo Omelette
    Bella M.

    Corner location with on hand parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Staff is ready to serve you. Appetizing menu options and hearty portions. I will let the pictures fill in any blanks... We will be back

    California Benedict
    Melanie H.

    We had the best time here recently with Carlos as our server. He was attentive, laughed with us, and is just a super nice guy. The coffee is always fresh and strong, the California Benedict was on point as usual (ask for bacon crisp), and the pancakes aren't to be missed. One of our favorite places for breakfast!

    Dara W.

    There's lots of Bill's locations around, but this one is perfect for us. Great seating inside and out. The staff are friendly and helpful. Food is always delicious and comes out fairly quick. Lots of options for breakfast and lunch including mini breakfast meals. This place always has a steady flow of customers. Parking lot is small, but there's a big lot at Zanottos across the street if needed and plenty of street parking. Definitely grab some food here. We have always enjoyed it.

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    7 months ago

    My experience here was super good, the attention of all the waiters, the atmosphere and the food very good!

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    7 months ago

    Food was amazing! Our server, David, was kind and tended to us quickly, making our overall experience enjoyable.

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    It was amazing service. The manager was amazing. I had a wonderful time taking to a wonderful to eat

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    8 months ago

    Love this place!! Great food and great service!!' Carlos L is always our server, he's great

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    Samuel fue muy atento y servicial estubo al pendiente de nosotros y se merece un Exelente

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    9 months ago

    we love this bill's!! all the servers are so kind and the food is always good. Also, the restaurant is so clean.

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    9 months ago

    Food excellent. Service is superb! Jorge is ready with my iced tea as I arrive. 10 out of 10. Would definitely recommend.

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    Great menu selection, delicious skillets, yummy cinnamon pancake! Friendly service. Recommend, would come back.

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    3.9
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    1.1 mi

    The food here is actually very tasty--the ingredients felt high-quality, and everything arrived…read morebeautifully plated. Unfortunately, the service was quite slow and inattentive throughout our meal. It took a long time to get our water refilled or to flag someone down for additional napkins.

    I loved the food here! My husband and I came for dinner and ordered the Crab Donuts, Herbed Salmon…read morea la Plancha, Grilled Peaches & Stracciatella Salad, Crushed Crispy Potatoes, and the Rigatoni Bolognese. Every dish was beautifully presented and had its own unique flavors. Crab Donuts- The crab filling was flavorful, and the light, golden donut created a nice contrast in texture with the creamy stuffing. Herbed Salmon a la Plancha- This was one of my favorite dishes. I loved the combination of the salty and tangy sauce, the zucchini, and the slight crispness of the salmon skin. Taking a bite together of the salmon, skin, zucchini, and sauce together was delicious. I was surprised. Grilled Peaches & Stracciatella Salad- This was refreshing. The juicy and sweet peaches went so well with the creamy stracciatella, while the arugula added a subtle peppery taste that balanced everything nicely. It almost acted as a palate cleanser for me. Crushed Crispy Potatoes- nicely crisp on the outside with the right amount of saltiness. Simple, but I just wanted to keep eating it. Rigatoni Bolognese - The pasta was cooked al dente and the rich meat sauce was full of flavor. I'd say this was a comforting dish with nice flavors from the meat sauce. The service was fantastic. Our waitress, Sierra, checked on us often, kept our water glasses filled, and cleared our plates promptly throughout the meal. As for the ambiance, we chose to sit indoors, which was quieter and more intimate than the lively outdoor patio. There was a soccer game going on, so the outdoor area had a fun and energetic atmosphere as guests ate and watched the game. Overall, we had a memorable dining experience at Augustine. I loved every dish we ordered, the service was excellent, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.

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    Cafe interior
    Roasted mushroom tart
    Roasted mushroom tart
    Hendricks, shaken w/ twist ($17) + The Augustine: Olive Oil Washed Gin w/ seasonal dry vermouth, lemon bitters ($18)

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    Mastro's Steakhouse

    Mastro's Steakhouse

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$$

    We had a really great dinner at Mastro's on Saturday night…read more The atmosphere was great, and the live music made the evening even more enjoyable. It created a nice vibe without being too loud, so it was still easy to have a conversation. We started with the bread basket, which was warm and delicious. The Ahi Tuna Tartare was probably my favorite appetizer, and the Beef Carpaccio was fresh, flavorful, and paired really well with the arugula and Parmesan. The Filet Mignon was so good that I completely forgot to take a picture before it disappeared. It was cooked exactly as ordered and incredibly tender. The cocktails were excellent too, especially the Monkey Business, easily one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. Definitely worth ordering. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, and everything came out at a good pace without feeling rushed. Overall, it was just a really enjoyable dinner. Great food, great drinks, live music, and a relaxing atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

    My wife and I had a deeply disappointing experience here tonight that ultimately ruined our…read moreanniversary dinner plans. I had booked an indoor reservation for 7:15 PM, which I later modified via OpenTable to 6:45 PM. We pre-checked in at 6:38 PM and were assured a table would be ready right at our requested time. Instead, we were left standing past our reservation hour with completely absent communication from the host stand. When I finally intervened to re-verify our status at 6:52 PM, we were silently escorted to a table in the outdoor patio area. Not only was there no mention of our assigned server, but the physical setup was entirely unacceptable: a drafty outdoor space with no heaters and improperly secured curtains that left us feeling completely exposed and out of place. This was a severe departure from the premium indoor ambiance we had explicitly selected and confirmed. When we returned to the front to rectify the mistake, a manager flatly informed us that no indoor seating would open up until 8:30 PM. For an establishment closing at 10:00 PM, an 8:30 PM seating essentially guarantees a rushed service, a compromised dining pace, and zero hospitality. We chose to walk out. We dressed up, respected the establishment's standards, and expected basic operational competence. Instead, we were met with a broken reservation system, a completely indifferent management response, and a total lack of fundamental courtesy. To be treated like an afterthought on a major milestone evening is unacceptable for a restaurant of this tier.

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    Wine selection is huge
    Wine selection is huge
    CH Premier VIP Dinner ~ Shared dessert platter
    CH Premier VIP Dinner ~ Shared dessert platter
    Dining area upstairs

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    Blossom & Bourbon

    Blossom & Bourbon

    4.2
    (697 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    We had such a wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary dinner here. From the moment we…read morewalked in, Serene made us feel incredibly welcome. She was warm, friendly, and genuinely hospitable, setting the tone for a fantastic evening. The food was excellent and arrived surprisingly quickly, which we really appreciated. Throughout our meal, Serene checked on us regularly to make sure everything was perfect, and her pleasant demeanor made us feel truly valued as guests. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, but what really made the evening special was the exceptional service we received from Serene. Her kindness and attention to detail turned a great dinner into a memorable anniversary celebration. We can't wait to come back!

    I came here for weekday dinner and had no wait…read more The pizza was surprisingly unique and very tasty, and definitely the standout of the meal. The diavola pasta had a great texture and a flavorful sauce, although it felt a little simple since there weren't many other ingredients mixed in. The crispy brussels sprouts weren't for me, not very crispy and a bit hard. The gelato was much better than I expected and ended up being a nice way to end the meal. The service was great though and the lighting inside nice! Overall, the meal was a bit hit-or-miss, but I'd come back to try more of the pizzas since those were definitely the highlight

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    The far left side of the restaurant- bar is directly in the middle.
    The far left side of the restaurant- bar is directly in the middle.
    Fries that come w/ the French Dip
    Fries that come w/ the French Dip
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    The Table

    The Table

    3.9
    (3.9k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Hey there party People…read more Decided to venture into Willow Glen today on the hunt for something new to try. Boy howdy did we hit the Mother Load with "The Table". We hit the Brunch hour and the place was rocking. We were able to sit right down amazingly. There is a fabulous patio to people watch and enjoy the California weather. Our server Charles was really great. He walked us through the menu giving us the 911 on watch to order. Most of the plates were perfect shareable bites. Making it easy to try multiple plates and really get your inner Foodie on. We started with the Seasonal Banana Pancakes with crushed walnuts and cinnamon maple syrup. Inside the pancakes were fresh bananas and the walnuts were crushed very small but added a great texture. Moving on to the Chicago Steak sandwich don't get confused but in Chicago they refer to Roast Beef as steak. The Au Jus dip was very flavorful without being a salt bomb. Loved the potato roll they used all round a killer sandwich. Going a little outside the box we tried the Jerk Chicken Sandwich. The pineapple slaw with this amazing peppery chutney type sauce played so well with the acid of the pineapple. Another must have sandwich. I ask you how can you go to a new restaurant and not have some dessert. With everything else being so good our expectations were pretty high and we were not disappointed. The Giant Profiterole is exactly that GIANT and stuffed with White Chocolate Gelato and Hot Chocolate Sauce that you can drizzle over the top. To fricken die for good. If you are in Willow Glen and you don't stop here you are missing out on something wonderful. Be kind to one another

    The Table was a really big miss for me. The outside of the restaurant was very cute, and the inside…read morehad nice vibes. From the start, the waitstaff was standoffish and not very friendly. When we were seated, we were given a list of items that were not available. I originally wanted to try the pancakes but ended up ordering the chicken sandwich instead. This was genuinely one of the worst chicken sandwiches I have ever had. It was extremely gristly, fatty, and made with dark meat, which felt like an odd choice for a chicken sandwich. I'm not sure why this cut of chicken was used. The fries were alright, but they did not come with the sandwich and cost an additional $5. Our total came to almost $90 for three entrees with no beverages. I was especially frustrated because my sandwich was inedible. For the price and quality, I will not be returning and would not recommend this place.

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    The Table
    Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)
    Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)
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