It's been years since I've been here and this restaurant hasn't changed the same outdated interior and same out dated restrooms. Great service the breakfast has always been good bUt the pancakes have always disappointed their rubbery, lack that buttermilk taste, and soft fluffy texture. This is my go to after a Kaiser Appointment not a Bills Cafe fan lol Located in San Jose at the corner of Bernal & Santa Theresa this location has been here for decades. Maybe I'm just spoiled by living in the Entertainment and food capital of the world. :) read more

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Disappointing breakfast this morning. It had been a few months since my last visit and I was looking forward to breakfast here this morning. However, the food did not measure up to past experiences. My wife had the French toast combo with scrambled eggs and bacon. I had the classic breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a pancake. The scrambled eggs were overcooked. The French toast was extremely poorly executed. Made with too thin of bread and an over the top quantity of cinnamon. About a two on a ten scale! Service was fair. Just really sad dining experience. I'm not sure if this is a one off or a sign of decline. Maybe an inexperienced or incompetent cook. I really don't know what to make of this place at this moment. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Friday evening and it was mildly busy. They have a good menu to choose from and I especially like you can have breakfast all day. My friend and I both got the club sandwich. I got the potato salad and she for fries. It was very delicious and a hearty portion. I would definitely order it again. I also love the interior of this location. It's super retro and gives that true diner vibe. Our server was nice and attentive. If you're looking for a good diner with great food then you should try this spot! read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Club sandwich with potato salad - American Near Me - San Jose, California

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I order a waffle and they gave me ketchup, butter and salsa for it....It was a Togo order...so its pretty lame. I thought i would treat myself to a nice breakfast but nope rhey ruined it! Also theres eggshells in the egg! Wtf read more

Flames Coffee Shop - What kind of place gives you no syrup for a waffle??????? Oh and they did give me salsa ugh! - American Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my go to burger spot! I always order the same California burger with bacon and avocado. They do it right! The fry's are good doesn't taste frozen and yummy with ketchup and hot sauce. Service is pretty decent and the food comes quickly and hot. I love the menu it has different options from pasta, breakfast, steak, liver (not for me) something for everyone. The desserts are off the hook! You can see the cakes when you walk in and they are as good as they look! Be prepared to gain 20 pounds! The inside has a lot of bright tropical look almost a Vegas type feel. Lots of parking. I would recommend! read more

Flames Coffee Shop - California Hamburger - American Near Me - San Jose, California

Come here with my family often. Orange juice is always lovely, fresh squeezed. Oh and they have new Pacifico glasses which are pretty. Strawberries are out of season so i went with bananas on my waffle combo w/ scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. Family ordered eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, omelettes. Overall everything was great and service was amazing and attentive per usual. read more

Big portion, okay prices. Service is okay. Could be more cheerful. Matter of face, no greeting. I've been here several times before as it's my moms favorite.. Always the same. The ambiance is okay. Can be loud when busy but that's to be expected. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Grilled cheese and fries, my favorite mmmmm - American Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of the few comfort food Coffee Shop Restaurants around. I celebrated my birthday there today in the early afternoon. Carlos was our server and could have not been more helpful. He navigated 6 adults and two young children with ease making sure everyone's order was correct when they came out. Flames has quite an extensive menu, giving you a choice of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prices are still reasonable , no surcharge for egg even during the bird flu, nice kid's menu, Carlos made food suggestions and made sure everyone received just what they ordered. The staff came to table with a birthday ice cream dish complete with candle, and sang happy birthday to me, If you are looking for good food in a place that is old school, this is your place, read more

Service has REALLY calm down. If you show up at 6:30 PM, they are rushing you out the door so they can close by 7 PM, even though it says they're open till 930. Fries and onion rings come out cold. Sandwiches are made incorrectly. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! read more

i got pancakes and sausage from here. The pancakes were pretty standard thick buttermilk, a little more sour for my liking but i got it for pickup i don't know if they make it different. The sausages were delicious. Since it was pickup i can't comment on the service but they didn't give me syrup for my pancakes so i was a bit upset when i got it. I have heard a lot of good things from my coworkers about this place though. read more

I moved to the neighborhood in April 2025, this place had amazing reviews but since then, they have plummeted. I tried it for the first time and THIS PLACE IS SO AMAZING, huge portions, staff is super friendly, I love their tropical vibe, the food was delicious and I only waited about 10min when the restaurant was super packed. It stays very busy proof it's a good establishment read more

Hey there Party People Some times you just want a good old fashion diner experience...pull yourself up to the counter have that black cup of coffee and just soak up the atmosphere. Flames is that diner The food is always big and tasty weather you are going for that stick to your ribs breakfast or a ginormous salad or sandwich. My hubby and I went for breakfast omelets this time and it was great We just couldn't pass up the Garlic Bread with feta cheese as well as the Potato Skins. Next time we are definitely going to do the lunch side of the menu read more

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Every time we either dine in here or order takeout, the food is prepared perfectly, and tastes great! My go to dish is the French dip with extra crispy fries and a side salad with thousand island dressing. My buddies ordered the biscuits & heavy with a side of sausage, and a combination omlette with hashbrowns. The service is always friendly and top notch. I've been frequenting this flames location ever since the location across from Santa Row closed. Give this place a try! You won't regret it. read more

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This is a little restaurant/diner which is popular with the older crowd especially during the week. I was in the area for a test and was craving diner food. It wasn't busy and the menu wasn't overwhelming. Settled on coffee and the Santa Fe Crepes. Food came out quickly and fast. The serving size was pretty good. So much so that I had a left over crepe to have later. Cute spot. Reminded me of a so cal diner chain called Spires. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Santa Fe crepes - American Near Me - San Jose, California

I walked and am immediately greeted by a server to seat me! A great start. Immediately get coffee. Not the worst coffee but I'm a snob. My server was prompt and courteous. There was another lady with the coffee pot that was awesome at keeping everyone's coffee warm. Bravo! It's quiet inside. First thing in the morning, I like it quiet. Thank you. I order the Tampico "something". lol. Huge portion that I couldn't finish, bacon crisp but cold (thumbs down on the bacon), OJ had to be fresh squeezed! This was a really good start to my day. read more

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I'm so used to the Flames near SJSU during college days & I haven't been in one since...which is a while ago but when I came here during lunch near work & I knew I couldn't get a mad meal here. I can't remember exactly but got a sandwich with a creamy pesto with a side of fries & it was all deliciously filling. Staff was attentive & friendly. The diner setup is relaxing & it's spacious. read more

Flames Coffee Shop & Bakery is located in the Los Paseos neighborhood in South San Jose, near Santa Teresa County Park. My colleagues and I came here for lunch on 10/02/2022 after a recruiting event at the nearby Gavilan College Police Academy. It was busy when we walked in at around 1:30 pm. It took a few minutes before we were seated at a corner booth at our request. The interior was clean and bright, and the vibe and decors were old school 80s. It totally reminded me of diners of yesteryear. One of the servers came by and got us started with drinks. The menu featured a plethora of diner classics. After some deliberation, my colleagues got the California Burger, Morning Quesadilla, and the California Omelette while I opted for the Works Omelette. Our order took about 15 minutes to arrive. Portions were generous. My omelette had plenty of ham, bacon, linguica, and sausage in it and was tasty. The hash browns were nice and crispy. My colleagues all finished their food. I heard no complaints from them. We were pleased with the service we received. The owner and his staff were friendly and helpful. This was a great recommendation by the academy staff. Will definitely return next time we speak at the academy. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Major credit cards accepted. - Outdoor and counter seating available. read more

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Food is excellent, large portions, and comes out pretty quick. Coffee is great. Service is upbeat. During the weekdays, you'll mainly see lots of older people. It's the weekend, when it's a mixture of folks. I recently brought my SIL for brunch to celebrate her birthday. It was a weekday and we were probably the only young ones. We purchased a bottle of champagne and it was a good size for a good price. We enjoyed the song, the happiness, and the cake. This is always a great spot for brunch. My usual is the turkey pesto sandwich. My mom's is the California omelette. They have high chairs, a bar, an immense amount of seating, and bathrooms with a diaper changing station. read more

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Many memories sitting at the counter of the Winchester Flames for breakfast with my Grandfather. The ST location brings back tasted memories and the experience is still good after all these years. read more

Food was subpar. But what really affected our experience was the waitstaff. We had a party of 5 and they literally threw our food at us and when we asked for little things like straws or water, they would heave huge sighs as though we were deeply inconveniencing them. And then they got annoyed when we didn't want coffee refills. Lots of better places in the bay both in terms of service and food. read more

The moment we got in the door the welcoming smiles made a good first impression the staff was helpful and polite throughout the visit they seemed genuinely happy to assist and offered some nice recommendations the food was flavorful and well prepared with each dish showing care in the way it was cooked and presented the ingredients tasted fresh and the seasoning was spot on without being overpowering the portions were reasonable and left us feeling content but not stuffed the atmosphere was pleasant with a nice balance of calm and energy making it easy to relax and enjoy the food the overall kindness of the people working there made the experience feel more than just eating out it was like they really valued every guest and wanted to make sure everyone left happy the combination of tasty food and friendly service made this place one worth returning to. read more

Best Monte Cristo in the Bay Area! Crispy and delicious. I accept any challenge to this assertion! ;)

$42.66 for two chef salads....botched to go order and salad was terrible! I placed a to go order for two chef salads. One was supposed to be all ham and no turkey. We got all turkey and no ham. Both salads were made with shredded cheese like a taco salad. Absolutely terrible and mostly lettuce! I'm shocked at how this salad was made. Was supposed to come with bread....got one piece. Geee thanks! And the Blue cheese dressing....more like ranch with crumbles in it!!just awful! Completely sour. Never again! Feeling ripped off! We never eat out much and so disappointed! Holders it is next time! read more

The food was amazing. It's local spot. The service was amazing definitely will be coming back . I really like the decor. read more

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I had not been to the flames in about 20 years, but it was just as good as I remembered, and had not changed much. Big cakes in the display, extensive menu, friendly service, and the food was good. The decor is great and I'll go back sooner! read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Exotic tropical decor - American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Flames was busy on Sunday morning. We were able to sit right away. Our server was friendly and efficient. There were a lot of families and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The decor is tropical and kept up well. Same decor as I remember when I lived in the area 10 years ago. So many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were all pleased with our meals and service. I would recommend to family and friends. read more

Flames is the quinticential diner experience in south San Jose. How long has this tropical diner been here? As long as I can remember. Having experience most everything on the menu, my go to is the California eggs Benedict... it's egg-lightfull . Seriously, the staff is great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great, and the cooks know what they're doing. Make a trip to south San Jose and experience the hidden gem of the South Bay. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - California Eggs Benedict & classic breakfast w/pancake! - American Near Me - San Jose, California

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Go to place after Turkey Trot. Food is delicious and staff are courteous.................................... read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Yummy!!! Go to place after Turkey Trot! - American Near Me - San Jose, California

I loved it! I had a traditional hamburger with onions tomatoes lettuce and the works I visit all me any restaurant with the word Flames as they consistently are old school traditional continental menus and old school service and amenities! Bingo! Go here. The service was very good as well. read more

Beer was warm, mimosa was warm, juice was warm. wait time for food was insane! Fries were not crispy and kinda raw looking. Eggs benedict: Suprisingly 1 egg poached well, 2nd egg pretty much hard boiled‍. I do NOT recommend this place. Go to IHOP, probably better‍ read more

Needed a quick meal close to our hotel. Flames was a good answer. Large portions and friendly service. DH enjoyed his French Dip. I was surprised when he ordered potato salad rather than fries. Think it was a wise choice. He said it was very good. I splurged on a Patty Melt on wonderful marble rye. The house salad was not too exciting, just the basics. The house Chardonnay was surprisingly decent. All in all a good meal. Will consider Flames if we are ever in the neighborhood again. read more

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Quite possibly the worst restaurant in San Jose. I would feel bad if I let my enemies go there. Food, service, ambiance zero.

Great local coffee shop! Consistent quality with large helpings and a very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place. Their desserts are truly next level. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Good old Classick, liver and onions! Maybe not for everyone, but I love this stuff!! - American Near Me - San Jose, California

My family's long time favorite thanks for being friendly and welcoming to our Elders. We will always make this our gathering stop .... Yummy read more

It's hit or miss here. I order the potato skins with Extra crispy bacon. So far it's been 3 times they messed up my order. It takes about 10-15 minutes to make so when they mess up I don't have time to wait for a new order since my lunch is 30min. I only want the bacon extra crispy cause I don't like fat on the bacon. They also do the whole potato skin crispy as well which is not what I wanted either. I will not be returning for potato skins especially for the price and cannot make it right. As far as the customer service they are nice and if I had more time they would have corrected it but shouldn't have to be corrected. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - American Near Me - San Jose, California

During the chilly winter days, I wanted some comfort food and was craving a meatloaf meal. My boyfriend insisted we try this place, when I just wanted to go to Marie Calendar's in Sunnyvale for meatloaf. The drive was super long from west San Jose. The decor was a little outdated and too bright for a diner but the staff was friendly and attentive. I started with some hot chocolate with whipped cream, which was fantastic. My meatloaf dinner came with a cup of soup, which was the fava bean soup. It was alright, I expected the broth to be lighter in color and more bean based and less of a tomato based broth. Also, the soup would have been much better with pieces of cooked ham instead of bacon, which made the soup more salty and didn't care for the soggy bacon. My boyfriend's burger was fine but my meatloaf was not good at all. I asked for the brown mushroom gravy on the side and the gravy wasn't very good either. They tried to do too much with the gravy, as there was chunks of chopped carrots and the mushrooms were too big and not sautéed thoroughly enough, so you were biting into firm mushrooms. The meatloaf itself was super dried out and did not taste any onions or breadcrumbs in the meatloaf, instead it was heavy on the shredded carrots. Horrible meatloaf recipe and it was just over cooked and too dry! If you're craving comfort classics and moist meatloaf, this isn't the place! I wouldn't recommend this place as they don't use quality ingredients. Pay a little bit more and go to Marie Calendar's, or better yet, find a meatloaf recipe online and make it at home lol. Also the cherry pie tasted a little artificial as well, and I had to request our waiter to microwave the pie as the pie came out cold with a side of ice cream. Overall, this place is very mid and not worth going out of your way. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - American Near Me - San Jose, California

I know its cheesy but I really like Flames. My friend and I go in a 3 or 4 times a year. Within five minutes we are seated, have menus water and our drink order taken. Mind you, we don't go during peak times. Everything I have ever ordered have always been good and they know how to make a proper Monte Cristo. The servers are nice an attentive. Great place when you don't want to make dinner. read more

Although. I usually use this spot as my go to for that great comfort food . Problem is that they hours say open until 90m so when I loaded up my family at 8 and drove there, literally down the street, we were told no more seating service door dash orders only, apparently they only take door dash for the last hour. We showed up with our out if town family at 8;02 and was told they wouldn't seat us. Embarrassed and hungry we walked away to look for food at 8pm. Prime dinner time for 30 sonethings and most restaurants that like to make money. Do t worry flames I won't make the mistake of eating there again. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - Good thin El Amigo knows to take business no matter what. The shot from their restaurant looking at yours. - American Near Me - San Jose, California

This is NOT a coffee shop. This is a diner. I walked inside thinking thinking it was a full service coffee shop and was told it's a diner. They only serve drip coffee and are falsely advertising. read more

Love the service, my coffee was always filled and the food was delicious and large. My sister flames house hash was a surprise. Looked like a small hill of corned hash with the 2 eggs on top. read more

Flames Coffee Shop - The works omette. - American Near Me - San Jose, California