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    Bill's Cafe

    4.0 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bob M.

    Wow! After a horrible hotel, stay this made our morning quite a bit brighter. The cinnamon pancakes were huge and delicious even without syrup. The eggs were perfectly done. The bacon had lots of meat on it. It was exactly what we were hoping for but the pancakes definitely exceeded expectations. The service was very quick and friendly. There was also outdoor seating which we would've taken advantage of had it been a little bit later in the morning. I would order a half order f the pancakes if you make it a combo. Though I will enjoy the leftovers tomorrow.

    Country Fried Steak & Eggs
    Jonny T.

    It's our second time here, and we just love it! Great food great service and very ADA friendly! We had the country fried steak and scrambled eggs, and the hashbrown skillet. Both super delicious and honestly both meals were a large portion, so we had leftovers for dinner!

    Side of bacon
    Almog K.

    Cute place, parking was a little challenging to park close but not a big deal. We were 2 on a Sunday and we arrived around 9:30 so the place was pretty busy and there's been some wait time, I think we waiting maybe 10-15 min. It was clear big groups waited longer. Our servers were very attentive l, we were outside and it was great, the inside is a little noisy so it was great sitting at a corner table. The food was classic diner food. Nothing to lose your mind over. It was nice to have options to go healthier which has become a standard in most places. Will I come back? Maybe if I'm in the neighborhood but wouldn't go out of my way to go there. The potatoes had no flavor aside from paprika, and it's a little annoying that to replace the slice of bread with fruit is $3. Most places I went to, don't charge extra to replace. Why would I need bread if I have potatoes? It's just weird.

    Cristal C.

    Bill's Cafe is one of my go-to breakfast spots, and I almost always order the steak and eggs. The steak is consistently cooked the right temp and is very well seasoned. One thing I especially love is that they have Pepper Plant hot sauce available. It goes amazingly well with everything and adds just the right amount of flavor and heat. The service has always been friendly and attentive. The staff checks in regularly without being overbearing, and food usually comes out quickly even when the restaurant is busy. The atmosphere is warm and comfy. Exactly what you'd want from a neighborhood breakfast spot.

    Outdoor patio
    Miranda O.

    My girlfriend and I wanted to try eating at a different place and came to Bills Cafe near Kooser. The parking lot had one spot left and we could park. The restaurant was pretty full, it was after noon, but we got seated in the patio. The menu was pretty good for breakfast/lunch and we ordered our food. I chose the breakfast menu with two eggs, hash browns, corned beef hash and toast with butter, my girlfriend chose a lunch menu item, fried chicken sandwich, fries and clam chowder. Both dishes were tasty, and the servers were very nice. It was very busy, but the food tasted good, and we were replete. It's a new go-to place for us, it's near Michael's, which is where we went afterwards to shop for fabric. We will definitely come here again!

    Bloody Mary
    Gina U.

    Crispy Hashbrowns & Bloody Mary Perfection Bill's Cafe continues to be one of my favorite breakfast spots in San Jose. I've had consistently great experiences at multiple locations over the years, and this visit to the Cottle Road location in South San Jose was no exception. The staff and bar service are always friendly, welcoming, and quick. Our must-order is the Bloody Mary with extra olives -- always perfectly satisfying and a great way to start brunch. One of my absolute favorites is their hashbrowns, especially when ordered extra crispy. They never disappoint! I also love building my own omelette with American cheese, ham, spinach, mushrooms, and fresh avocado. The portions are generous, so if I don't finish it all (which rarely happens!), the leftovers make an amazing breakfast the next morning. Consistently delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere keep us coming back again and again.

    Outdoor seating area
    Natalia S.

    We had a lovely brunch at Bill's Café. This location is great. It has a lot of parking available and plenty of outdoor + indoor seating as well. The servers are very attentive and the food comes out super fast. I would say I like this location a lot better than the one on Lincoln for sure (because there is never any parking at the other one lol.) We were helped by a very nice server named Jose Cruz. He was very attentive and provided fast + efficient service. Thank you. :) For food I decided to order the Nutella French Toast. Wow I've never tried the Nutella French toast before but it was delicious! It was also plated nicely and had a great moderate size portion. My friend also loved their dish and said it was a good portion size as well and very filling. This place is perfect for a casual breakfast/brunch experience. One thing I will say is the sausage we ordered was awful. BLEH. lol. It tasted like a vegan/vegetarian sausage instead of real meat to be honest. Everything else was very good, but I would highly suggest skipping the sausage. :)

    Loved the mimosa, my Hawaiian pancakes and tri tip Benedict! Service is stellar and friendly too!
    Sonia M.

    Great service! Love the size of the mimosa. I ordered the Hawaiian pancakes and my husband got the tri-tip Benedict and it was all very delicious! They were also able to accommodate a party of 10 on a moments notice. Everyone is super friendly!

    Mini Eggs Benedict
    Clarizza A.

    Bill's Cafe is such reliable place for brunch :) I came in for a Sunday brunch and the wait wasn't too bad, probably about 20 minutes. I got the mimosa flight which is just all right imo. I think the highlight here is the food. I got the mini eggs benedict (4/5) and it was great and the hash browns were cooked perfectly. The baked cinnamon roll (5/5) was sweet just like how I want and was a little crispy. It came with syrup but honestly it doesn't really need it. So glad I got this! The servers were very attentive and checked in on us frequently. Will for sure come back again :)

    Mini breakfasts!
    Jasmine L.

    Friday mornings are busy, they have indoor and outdoor seating, Raul helped us and was quick and friendly. The food was great, we ordered from the mini menu and the portions were a perfect size!

    Tien N.

    Great service! We stopped in first thing in the morning after a long trip, and everything hit the spot. The food was tasty and generously portioned, and the staff kept the coffee flowing with frequent check-ins. Family Friendly vibe! Totally recommend :)

    This was my first time visiting Bill's Cafe, and I honestly thought it would be just a typical breakfast restaurant. However, my experience turned out to be so much better than I expected! Our server, Jose, was very patient and took the time to introduce the different dishes and explain the menu to us. His friendly service made us feel very welcome. The food was a wonderful surprise -- the hash browns were perfectly crispy on the outside while soft and fluffy inside, and the crab cake was also incredibly crispy and delicious. Overall, we had a great dining experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. We will definitely come back again to try more of their breakfast dishes!

    Cucumber mimosa
    Andrea B.

    Stephanie was awesome. Had a club sandwich and split it with my mom. She was amazing and had it plated for two. I will definitely come back. I love this little place. The cucumber mimosa was wonderful. Ask for Stephanie. She's great

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    Jose Cruz was a wonderful server for us today! Had a great mini Benedict, coffee, and guava juice. Had a good time at this South Bay staple

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    Love the service, love the food! Great ambiance, no rushed feeling. Feels like like family

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    Went to Bill's for brunch. The food was great, and Jose Cruz, our waiter, provided excellent service.

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    Yolanda was fantastic! The food is delicious! The ambience is relaxed and fun! We Bill's Cafe

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    Jose Cruz Rocks!!! The service is always good and the food is on point and if it isn't, they fix the problem right away

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    Jose Cruz was an excellent server. Are food came fast and he was attentive to our needs. We love this place thank you.

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    Does Bill's have a senior discount?

    No senior discount

    Are you open this memorial day, may 31?

    Hi Robert Yes we will be open 7am until 2 pm

    Do they have heaters set up outside in their outdoor eating area?

    I been there a few times, I never saw any heaters outside

    Does bills cafe do half orders for half price?

    Nope but there's are mini breakfast options. For example if you don't want a full omelette you can get a mini omelette same goes for our bennies, we have mini pancakes that you can choose with a choice of ham, bacon or sausage :)

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