We decided to try the cafe on our way home from Monterey, and we were not disappointed. Food was plentiful and delicious! Cozy and pleasant environment and good service. We will definitely be back. read more

First time here and I couldn't decide so I went with the special of the day- Hector"s Chilaquiles. They were full of flavor and having the house salsa on the side was a nice touch. It was a lot of food so was only able to eat half, but the best part I'll get to enjoy the rest later . read more

Country Rose Cafe - Hectors Chilaquiles. - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

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Rolled up on this popular joint as I was looking to fill my belly. First you need to understand, the portions here are large and exactly how like it. I order the daily special " Hectors Chilaquiles". They were delicious and probably the best chilaquiles I've ever had. The chips were large and crunchy even after being covered with green salsa. They were perfect for scooping up the cheesy refried beans and fried eggs. The potatoes are seasoned nicely as well. This is my new favorite at this place. This place is always busy and has a nice ambiance. read more

Country Rose Cafe - Hectors chilaquiles with beans, potatoes and fried eggs - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

Stopped by on our way to Monterey. We had breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Food was good.

Sat down in the back near the kitchen just received waters and when looking at the menu there was a quarter size cockroach right behind us so our party ended up leaving and not wanting to eat here. Disappointed since the reviews and food looked great. read more

Country Rose Cafe - Cockroach - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

Food is great! Staff is the best. Really fast and clean. They customize anything for you just ask your server.

My experience at Country Rose Cafe was a very mixed one. While the food was fine, there wasn't anything exciting or disappointing with the food, I was more bothered by all of the in-your-face local advertisements. The whole restaurant was screaming "billboard, give us money and we'll put your ad somewhere on the tables or menu." Hence, I took no photos of the menu. Plus the tables, the ads just bothered me and distracted my experience at Country Rose. The service I felt was a bit lacking and none attentive. Perhaps more just not knowing than not caring. Inside the restaurant was fine. Like a classic American diner in what seemed like a good spot in Hollister. If the ads were better placed or removed, my experience would have been better. It just screamed greed to me with all of the ad placements. read more

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Follow-up review [6/23/25]: I haven't been here in over a year. My prior rating was 4 out of 5. This time it's 3 out of 5. SERVICE: 4 out of 5 AMBIANCE: 3.5 - 4 out of 5. FOOD: Surprisingly, the food is where I noted a quality downshift, from a solid 4 to a weak 3. The bacon was rubbery & tasteless ( compared with the prior tasty, crisp thin strips). They get a gold star for using medium (rather than small) sized eggs. I guess my biggest disappointment were the hash browns, served up as a big lump of overcooked shredded potatoes (as opposed to previous LIGHT, TASTY, & FLUFFY crisp hash browns). read more

Country Rose Cafe - Restaurant interior on a Saturday morning. - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

I love the portions at this restaurant as I had leftovers and left with a happy stomach. The menu is extensive so it was a bit overwhelming on what dish to choose which was not a bad problem to have! I had the corn beef hash and I recommend getting the garlic hash browns with it. We went on a Sunday afternoon which expected to be busy so we waited for about 20 mins. We were lucky enough to find parking right at front but expect to walk to find parking on very busy days. They have outdoor and indoor seating and it's a great brunch place for bigger groups as well. We sat near the kitchen which may not be the best place since I could see all the action in the back kitchen and people taking their quick breaks. Other than that, the food was pretty good and our server made sure we were taken cared of! read more

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Had a great morning experience at country rose susana greeted us with a hug and Angela with geart service love coming for breakfast here always feel welcome read more

Are used to come here all the time and I used to always go to their other location before they moved here. It is a treat to visit if you can get in . I stop going. Because I always want to give that chair to someone that hasn't been there before. It's always nice to let new people come in and visit estate of Hollister, California please come please tip. read more

Wanted a fresh taco salad. It's hardly any lettuce in it. It's grilled onions not raw. It tastes more like fajitas and a taco shell. I'm sorry, but I don't like it at all. I'm gonna throw it away and order from somewhere else I know their breakfast is are great And it is a good place to go to, but as far as the taco salad, it's not a salad. read more

Fabulous place to have breakfast or to just meet with friends and have a relaxing cup of coffee in the morning. Food portions are generous and pricing is fair. Nice relaxing atmosphere and centrally located downtown. read more

When they knock the horns off and rustle it to the plate!! Perfect rare ribeye!! Love this place! Awesome service! Total down home country feel! Clean, and visually pleasing atmosphere. #CountryRoseCafe #CountryRoseCafeHollister read more

Country Rose Cafe - Perfect Rare Ribeye breakfast! - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

Best place in town for America breakfast, service is excellent, waitress was very nice and recommendations were great. Loved it! Big portions, you won't be disappointed, definitely recommend. read more

Country Rose is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Hollister. I usually get one of the variety of piles. The portions are decently sized which usually leaves me some to take home. The service is always great and inside you can just tell that it is a community favorite. read more

Frozen fish and burgers. Service is good but the food is not like is was when the original owners had it. Stay away from lunch and stick to breakfast read more

This was my first time here. I asked how was their chorizo. The super friendly server told me it was really good. I asked if they made their own tortillas. Unfortunately, they do not. I got the chorizo scramble with her recommendations of garlic butter hash browns . The meal was delicious. My friend got bacon and eggs with biscuits and gravy. He ate everything! I would definitely recommend coming here. It's known as the best place for breakfast. read more

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The waiters here are so friendly and welcoming the food is so good its like the perfect breakfast spot for my buddy's the place feels like I'm in Texas even tho we are in California i would 100 percent recommend going. read more

Used to love coming here to eat. Excellent food. 50/50 service. Been coming here for years with family and service it's usually polite and sweet or dry. As of recent my last 3 visits I've experienced the most unprofessional experience to pay. I understand my server is new so I gave her a pass but every time I go pay the cashier or random customer will cut in front of me. It was very rude impolite and unprofessional. Definitely felt targeted and racist. Will not be returning unfortunately. I even re bleached my hair to try and blend in read more

I always leave full and satisfied. The waiteresses are all fabulous. I order and get food fast. I have a laff or two every time I go. Clean and always a seat in the restaurant or in the patio. read more

This place is awesome! The food is so good and the waitress was a complete doll! We had two of the scrambles and chicken fried steak. The waitress acted like it was completely ok to order a scramble exactly how I wanted it. You could tell the people that worked there enjoyed their jobs. I would absolutely go here again. read more

Cute little breakfast spot! The potato pile breakfast was delicious! The service was good. Will definitely be going back when my husband and I are in the area. read more

I live out of town And I come to Hollister to visit my Sister She Brought Me Here to Have Breakfast and The portion was alot and the food was delicious I Had Eggs , linquica, with hashbrowns and toast I am definitely Coming back there soon I Give it 10 stars read more

staff is really rude, well only the ladies the guys are super sweet, but these ladies forcing me to tip!!!! seems like they don't even wanna help us and they still asking for a tip get out. i went to pay and put no tip and the cashier told me me that the server would prefer a tip!! read more

Perfect breakfast here! I didn't even realize this type of diner existed in the central coast, but was thrilled that it does. We shared a scramble and an order of the pancakes, which was more than enough for us! The staff was friendly, and we were seated quickly. Definitely recommended! read more

Just a little update for you. The food quality is still great. The prices are getting a little out of hand. I would not be surprised if sales start to dwindle. There are other options for breakfast in Hollister and the surrounding area at lower price points. The staff are pleasant and welcoming, the food is great, the prices are making me a less frequent guest. (I'm sure I am not alone) read more

Fast service for a Sunday morning! Waited about 5 mins for a table. Got our drinks right away, followed by our waitress who took our order all within 10 mins. Ordered and our food was out pretty fast. Good service, the waitress was so nice and the food.... Really good (at least my plate). I ordered the potato pile. Full of flavor and a good portion. Asked for their homemade salsa on the side. My husband ordered the Cowboy scramble but his dish wasn't that great. Very bland. Our son ordered the French toast which was decent but he didn't like it at all. Overall a great experience good to ok food. read more

Country Rose Cafe - Potato pile - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

Typical cafe food. Nothing fancy or really special. I was concerned last time we dined in because the food got to our table so quick. We were like, hmmmm that was way too fast to be made when ordered. Also wasn't hot either. I do however like the garlic hash brown. Again, it's your typical cafe food. Good portions. Reasonably priced. read more

Country Rose is a great restaurant to have breakfast. Food is delicious service is good.

Watch out your bill!! Tips are pre-tax but, they're calculated on total amount, that's not right. I don't know how to reply back so.. I know of course tips are customer's discretion I'm not talking about "suggestions " I'm talking you guys put on tips incorrectly, you should've excluded tax! don't cloud my point! you already know my point. Why would I pay tips on tax???? Can you explain to me? read more

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Food was ok. Felt racist as we were put in the back with flies and no running fans. Prices are decent and local area but would not return

Food was outstanding, staff happy and friendly. Despite crowd and backed up kitchen atmosphere was vibrant, patient and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again as many menu items looked delicious! Had the potato pile, pancakes and biscuit. Fluffiest biscuit ever and the garlic butter was amazing! read more

Country Rose Cafe - Potato pile - Cafes Near Me - Hollister, California

I was very disappointed with the food. The hamburger patty was greasy, and the bun was burnt. The fish basket contained overcooked and greasy fish, and the french fries were burnt. What a waste of money. read more

Disappointing. Not a good welcoming, more of "ok if I have to sit you", I will. Hostess asked if I wanted to sit inside. I asked if I could since I had my dog with me. Had my small purse dog but at the time she was walking by me on a lease. website says dog friendly. More like dog tolerant. Hostess just made a face and pointed me to outside sitting. acknowledgment I was there was slow in coming. But server did smile. Ordered Eggs Benedict; powdered hollandaise, runny eggs, and egg shells. Country potatoes were good. only ate about a 1/4 of meal. Sat for about 30 minutes before acknowledged again so I could ask for check. since I am on a contract job in Hollister for 3 months in a hotel without cooking capabilities , had really hoped this would a "go to meal spot". But decided unless I get really desperate, it was my one and only time there. read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!! DAN H (server name) SHOULD NOT EVEN BE WORKING THERE IF SHE IS IN A BAD MOOD. We went in to celebrate my nephews bday and asked if the employees would b able to sing hbd for him and with the WORST ATTITUDE she brought out a pancake and tossed the pancake in the table and said here you can sing to him and walked away. Since the moment we arrived and got sitted she had the WORST ATTITUDE I felt that she was being racist, like if i was worth nothing or if i couldn't afford my order, that made everyone feel so uncomfortable. I am literally there every day for breakfast and i we got treated like this.. Never had an issue with any of the servers untill now. IT WAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!!! read more

The restaurant only offer breakfast! Service too slow and lady associate was very rude to us. Nowadays, to stay in business one has to treat people with nicely and very good service! read more

Always great food and great service here! Best Breakfast in town! If your passing through hollister you have to eat here for breakfest or lunch, always leftovers to take home and all the servers are super nice. read more

Best breakfast in California! This unassuming corner spot in Hollister draws me in anytime I'm in the area. You can tell it's a local favorite from the conversations - everyone seems to know each other. Sometimes there's a wait, but it's worth it. Walk around the neighborhood for a bit and enjoy the morning. Service is fast, efficient and hard working. And the food - literally every single item is the best example if it's kind. It blows my mind how everything tastes so fresh and perfectly prepared. And huge portions! I've never left unsatisfied. I wish I had this Country Rose Cafe in my town. I'd be there all the time and would never need to find another place for breakfast or lunch. I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

I'm a huge fan of the Country Rose Cafe. It's a classic/old school diner type restaurant with an old Western feel. Their food is delicious! Their menu contained all the main breakfast items but they really beef things up here with larger portions and more flavor. I loved their Hollister Pile which had bacon and linguica mixed with jalapeños and eggs. It's topped with avocados and sour cream. I enjoyed this with some freshly toasted sourdough bread. My wife had their Cali omelette with hash. Hers was tasty as well! They serve freshly made salsa which tastes great with everything. It's been a long while having a big breakfast like this so it felt nice to re-live that special moment. I'm a huge fan of Country Rose and I hope this place keeps thriving through the pandemic. THANK YOU! read more