Hit or miss for egg dishes and potatoes. Love the scrambles, not as much a fan of the omelettes. I have a real problem with their eggs Benedict situation. The hollandaise is way too thick. I love Benedict's but I couldn't recommend a Hobee's Benedict. The chicken apple sausage is super juicy and good. Coffee cake is unique and outta this world. Always go for the blueberry. The coffee cake even stays good (and in my opinion, gets better)if you keep it for a couple days. read more

we had reservations for 8 and we walked in and told the guy in front, he looked thru the book and i'm assuming he couldn't find it, so we had to wait a few mins so they could quickly set up our table. but we didn't wait for more than 10 mins... maybe after 5 mins? i had the french toast strudel? it was slices of french toast w/ banana in the middle. it was on the 'too sweet' side. Some people like that, but for breakfast it was a little too much, so i ended up taking the banana out and had regular french toast, but it had slivered almonds on top which added great texture to my french toast and i still dipped it in a little bit of syrup. as everyone says, the blueberry coffee cake is DELICIOUS! they give you a huge block of cake w/ a melon ball size of softened butter melting on the warm cake. the butter was a little crazy, but the cake i was SO GOOD and warm. i love it. u can probably split between two or three people. i would suggest to get it w/ the hobee's styled hash potatoes to balance all this sweet w/ some salty so your taste buds don't go too crazy. decor wise, it was like a denny's but with a huge salad bar. service was ok, pretty much what you get at any denny's, ihop, etc... read more

I really thought that when I sat down at Hobee's and looked at the menu I would be giving it more than three stars. Hobee's delivered on a few crucial areas, but fell short on a couple instances. But they will be getting another chance with me, and I'd absolutely recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for a great breakfast. THE OPTIONS: The menu is awe inspiring for the vegetarian crowd--in fact, my wife and i were forced to turn away the waitress when we couldn't make our minds up. I love me some American-Mexican breakfasts, and Hobee's certainly delivers on this one. A huge item of note for any lacto-ovo vegetarians is that any of the recipes containing chorizo can be substituted with Soyrizo. My wife ordered a Soy Chorizo Scramble without cheese and it was very tasty, well flavored and a huge stand out from many breakfast place's lame "veggie omelet" options. I myself finally decided on a Santa Cruz Scramble, a garlicky mix of egg, green onion, cheese and salsa fresca that I thoroughly enjoyed. My dad stayed with our theme and ordered a "South of the border omelet," and this, too, was delicious, featuring well-seasoned black beans and cheese wrapped inside fluffy egg and topped with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca. You won't find a drop of Pace anywhere in Hobee's, thank god. As for accompaniments, I am a man who loves his potatoes, and unfortunately this is part of what lead to my rating of three. My wife ordered the tempting sounding "Sweet Potato Hash Browns," for an extra dollar. Perhaps our expectations had been set too high by the likes of Taylor's Refresher or Zebulon sweet potato fries. What we got was a lackluster pile of overcooked, under fried chunks of sweet potato. If the sweet potato hash browns were lacking a pleasant crispiness, the house hash browns weren't much better. Hobee's "hash browns" are more like what I would consider home-style potatoes, chopped and lightly fried potatoes. While I appreciate that my potatoes probably had considerably less fat than typical grated hash browns, I will respectfully say that the browns could have even benefited from some non-stick spray. The blueberry coffee cake, on the other hand, was a delight-- a huge slice of cake, smothered in butter (ask for it without if you're not a fan!), light, fluffy and delicious. They hinted at a touch of cinnamon and were gobbled up by our table in about a minute and a half. I am definitely a salty-breakfast person, but after my experience with the hash browns I think I'll opt for the coffee cake next time. THE SERVICE: Let me start with the good. Many a great breakfast spot has painfully faltered when it comes to the java. Hobee's passed with flying colors. Not only was the coffee delicious, but the restaurant seemed to have three people whose sole job was orbiting the restaurant with two carafes of coffee, filling up glasses. I have never been offered so many refills in my life by so many people other than my server, and I loved every minute of it. To be perfectly honest, by the time I left I had partaken of entirely too much and was suffering from a case of the nerves, but that was nobody's fault but my own. On this count, Hobee's again knocked it out of the park for me, and coffee is a pretty crucial part of any breakfast spot for me. Unfortunately, on the service side, there were some pretty critical problems as well. First of all, once we did make up our minds and order, the food took quite a long time to arrive. When it did arrive, at least three of our dishes were lukewarm as if they had been sitting out for awhile. My hopeful explanation was that the kitchen made the soy chorizo dish wrong and it was caught by the server, but that would only be a guess. Whatever the explanation, most of our dishes were not as hot as they should be, and that's dealt a pretty big blow to my review. OVERALL: I am absolutely going to Hobee's again. My parents, who were visiting from Sacramento, both immediately responded to the menu with the comment that they thought we'd found our new breakfast spot in the area, and I think that had I polled them after the meal they would've held the same opinion. In this vegetarians view, Hobee's deserves a second chance to deal with the service and maybe even the hash browns. My mouth waters at the thought. UPDATE/FINAL THOUGHTS: After another visit, I've upped Hobee's do a four. I just can't help myself. The hash browns were considerably better, and while the service wasn't fast, everything came out respectably warm. The coffee service was fantastic, as before, and that brings me to my final warning: TAKE IT EASY ON THE COFFEE. I had to go to Costco (during the holidays) after my visit to Hobee's and I'll be damned if I didn't almost take off about 10 peoples heads as I was fighting my way to check out before I realized I'd had about 3 cups of coffee too many. Know when to say when. read more

This review is FAR overdue since I been coming to this location on and off since 2012. I love hobees for their service. I was really bummed when their pruneyard location closed because that use to be my go to location but this is also a pretty good location. Everytime I go I always get my food hot and my servers are always on top of any refillls. I specially love Tina she is an amazing server and a sweet heart. Miguel is also a great server, his service is always on point. Once in a while I will get served by Sergio and Nohemi and they are always attentive too. I should have done this review a couple years back but better late than never. read more

I ordered Salmon Fettuccine and feel I got less than a full dinner. After finishing it I am still hungry, that has not happened in a long time. Tasted very good though, just wish it filled the to go box first, then myself. read more

Maribel is a good server. She looks for the best deal for us. Coffee cake is always great. Tried the raspberry coffee cake last time I was here. Very good. Cinnamon tea is spicy. Love that read more

When I lived in Sunnyvale, this place was part of my Saturday morning routine. The staff is always friendly. The food is always healthy. It is a good chain diner in the Bay Area. They are famous for their blueberry coffee cake. I used to love the coffee cake, but now I like their omelets and their casadillas. They even serve Acai shakes, the Brazilian rain forest berry. read more

My favorite local breakfast joint, with tasty omelettes and scrambles and less grease than Denny's. Some of the dinners can be underspiced; my usual favorite is the Nachos de Hobee's, which are not officially on the menu any more but are still in the computer (for prices) and the repertoire of the chefs. The blueberry coffee cake is a superb treat. Sadly, they only have Eggs Benedict on Friday mornings. read more

The milkshakes here are quite delicious. I had a blueberry and banana and I'll definitely be coming back for another. The food and service was great too! Burgers are huge and super juicy and flavorful. I got the Bleu cheeseburger Togo for my boss and she loved hers as well. They come with a side of hash browns instead of fries and they compliment the burgers great! read more

Very poor service. Super busy on a Sunday morning and not enough staff. I walk in - people are waiting to be seated and the young gal behind the counter had her back to everyone and had to be asked by a customer for help. An older gentleman, who may have been the manager, finally came to seat me and when I asked if I could sit at the small table by the window which still needed to be cleared and wiped down he literally said with a bit of attitude 'yeah it's gonna be a while!' WHAT!? Just lost a customer- very sad as I will miss the coffee cake!! read more

I truly miss going to this restaurant. We've been going here to eat breakfast and of course---for their signature blueberry coffee cake it is to die for---YUMMMM-MY! I like their spinach, the chorizo and the seafood omelletes! The portion is about right. This place is great for breakfast or brunch with family or friends. read more

I have to admit... seeing the outside of this restaurant and it's close proximity to a motel 6 and a gas station made me groan and curse my colleague for choosing this place to have a meeting over brunch... but the cinnamon banana french toast sandwich made me get over the location pretty darn quick, and my hot cocoa just sealed the deal. Service is friendly and the place is clean. Not to shabby Hobees! read more

Been coming to this Hobees and various locations for years. I did frequent the Stanford location and was sad to see it go. However, this location is great, and the service is outstanding! The staff here is very friendly, and attentive. The Cupertino location is a little closer for me, but my Hi-Hat Ommie with turkey bacon is always made perfectly here. There are so many delicious options on their menu, I also typically order a Red White and Blue shake and add protein (yes, that's an option as well as a vitamin boost) read more

Great restaurant, but bathroom could be cleaner. Great food. I've been coming here for years now. Love the new non gender specific bathroom, but could be cleaned more often. read more

Normally, I like to write reviews strictly based on quality of food. This hobee's like all others in the bay area serve pretty good breakfast/bruch food. But, unlike the other Hobees around the bay, this one has really bad service (based on multiple trips). DON'T GO HERE. Go mountain view, or cupertino (probably the best one). read more

Hobee's ain't what it use to be. Stopped in on a visit to California for work. The coffee cake was good. Breakfast was that of an ihop. Nothing to write home about. read more

your options are v limited in this part of town, but if you HAVE to eat something vegan, they have a tofu scramble, although it's not a very good tofu scramble. and if you HAVE to have green tea, they green tea, although it also has mint and lemongrass in it. I think I also saw a quinoa bowl on the specials fwiw! read more

Love Hobee's SO much, particularly the Sunnyvale location. The staff are friendly and work very hard. The blueberry coffee cake is amaaaaaazing, and I love the Dotcom Ommie. I could eat at Hobee's every weekend!! read more

My girl and I had breakfast at Hobbes yesterday morning. We were met at the door immediately, we didn't have to look around for someone to seat us. Everything was great, service outstanding, our waited Pablo, never wrote down anything and got it right...amazing like the old days. The host and all the staff acted like they cared and were polite, everyone looked clean and their clothes pressed, you don't see that too much anymore. Food was very good, I had scrambled eggs bacon with potatoes, my girl had the burrito with no black beans and something else...my point, what she ordered was lengthy and Pablo never wrote it down and got it right, that shows attention to detail and concern. I can not say enough good things about this place. read more

Saw this place and we said why not? This we such a good choice!! The peach coffee cake came out super hot and was delicious. The pancakes were great and the omelette was large. Our server, Carmen, was very friendly and attentive. Overall, great food and experience. read more

I live Hobees! From the coffee cake to the yummy house tea. I recently visited this location for the first time. I ordered my normal cheesy scramble and coffee cake. It was delicious as always. Both servers helping me were very friendly and attentive. The food came out perfect and in a timely manner. Hobees just never disappoints:) read more

Omgee breakfast was the best here. Although it was busy we were seated quickly. The raspberry coffee cake was awesome. A great breakfast place on a Sunday! read more

Solid breakfast place. The coffee cake is great and they bring you a big ol slab of it. The decor is dated but it gives the place some charm amidst the trendiness of Silicon Valley. read more

This restaurant was so quick, got us in the door immediately after trying to go to other breakfast spots. I swear it feels just like you are dining at home. I will come back again read more

I just had a great piece of peach walnut coffeecake and a hot chocolate. They asked me if I wanted whipped cream on it and I will definitely come back to try a quesadilla. I have overlooked this location but it's very close to the freeway with lots of parking. I will recommend the Motel 6 behind it to my out of town friends so they can go to this Hobee's. Rosee kept my water glass full which I really appreciate and try the peach walnut flavor. read more

Hit-or-miss breakfast food, apathetic service (no refills on coffee,consistently unfriendly staff), pricy. I wouldn't complain if it were a little cheaper. read more

On our recent trip to northern CA, we went to Hobees twice in two days. The first time, we left when my husband realized they had only turkey bacon. The second time, we went with another couple and stayed and enjoyed an excellent breakfast of scrambles. No wait on Easter morning at 10 am. Our orders included the Florentine scramble with spinach, mushrooms, and Jack and Cheddar cheese, with a side of hash browns; the Super Veggie with mushrooms, peppers, and Jack cheese; and the Spring scramble, with assorted vegetables. All the scrambles were tasty. All the scrambles can have blueberry coffee cake or peach and almond coffee cake (new), but even though they looked delicious (and we were told were delicious) we did not partake. Coffee was refilled without asking, and the wait staff was attentive. Our waitress needed to simmer down--seemed like she had caffeine overload. A little too hurried and hyper but otherwise pleasant. We were not hurried, however. We'll be back. read more

Hands down best breakfast spot in town. Love the coffee, environment, and service. Omelets are great here, Florentine sandwich is my favorite. Don't forget to get a blueberry coffee cake, it is always amazing and fresh. read more

No wait on a Saturday around 11am, perfect. Located next to a Denny's and Motel 6, the inside isn't too different from other locations. Service was slow though, and my salmon benedict was only okay. I wish it were smoked salmon but it was cooked. The famous coffee cake was pretty good though, and HUGE, for just $2.50. Get it without the butter to save some calories! read more

Service was slow. My coffee cup stayed emptied which didn't make me happy. The food was just ok. I will not go back.

Perhaps better categorized under Museums than Restaurants, Hobee's is a south bay institution, and this particular locale appears to be running on the fumes of great meals past. Let's not even dare to think of this stuff as healthy, friends, as it's Taco Bell nutrition cleverly disguised as 70's-style "health food." Nevertheless, it's fun and nostalgic, and being just down the freeway from the Computer History Museum seems only fitting. read more

Any place non-vegetarian place that make vegetarian dishes deserves an extra star. And, this place makes vegan breakfast dish! The tofu scramble was soooo delicious that I've giving it five stars!!!! GO HOBEE'S! read more

This place was recommended by my sister, which typically means I will not like it or at least will not be impressed by it. I cannot remember a time she has recommended a place that I actually liked. But alas, I keep following her recommendations because she and her husband are "foodies". However, I am beginning to think you "foodies" will eat just about anything and like it. Anyway, this place was no different. It has a very late 70s or early 80s decor. It is brown and sticky. Even the coffee mugs and plastic water cups come straight from that era. I got the pancakes with sausage and scrambled eggs. My mom got the Eye Opener. The pancakes were just okay, but seriously people. you get knocked down so many stars if your pancakes are not excellent because I hate to cook, I manage to burn everything, but I make some of the best pancakes I have ever had and everyone who has tasted my pancakes says the same. It is not hard to compete with my cooking, so if you can't, take yourself out of the game. The sausage was disgusting and the eggs tasted like the egg beater crap that McDonalds uses. I had a bite of my mom's coffee cake, and that was really dry. I am really beginning to feel sorry for you people that live in this area who like to eat out. You either must be miserable by the lack of good restaurants or you have lived here so long that you just don't know any better. read more

Yelpers gave me the impression that this place was a step above a Denny's. They lied. The food was bland, the service was poor, and the coffee tasted like water with dirt in it. I will not be returning. read more

my boyfriend introduced me to this place about a month ago. he said allllll of the engineers in the area rave about this place. the food is outstanding, we ordered two of their unique omlettes. each are named after a nearby city (mounain view, palo alto,etc) which i thought was really creative and cool. the food was so delicious, and in such a large portion. i couldnt finish it all. so i took my omlette to go. guess what? i hate it for dinner!! and it still tasted freaking amazing! thumbs up hobees, even your left over omlettes taste like heaven. read more

Solid little breakfast place. My breakfast wasn't incredibly memorable, but the service was fast and friendly. Their blueberry coffee cake is amazing, and comes in a giant serving. Other breakfasty items are just that, breakfast. No complaints other than it sharing a parking lot with a hotel, on a busy corner. Parking kinda sucked and getting out of the place was a nightmare. read more

Mediocre omelet, but GREAT coffee cake! I've never had such tasty coffee cake, especially smothered in butter! My stomach is growling just thinking about it... Oh, every month or season they also have a special flavor for coffee cake. Some of the flavors don't go too well with the cake though (cranberry is too tart). read more

The manager cleared all misunderstandings and was extremely professional. Their attention to customer satisfaction will definitely ensure that my next visit will be excellent. read more

After 1 hour of waiting, after ordering, we left the restaurant. This business has become complacent. read more

This is the 2nd time I came to this restaurant by myself in this location. The food was okay but the service was not good not sure if it is because I was just one person. They weren't attentive to give me water or add coffee. Also, for some reason, they put their famous blueberry coffee ("huge") along with my scrambled eggs!!! (to save a plate?) at the end, I had to ask them to give me a small plate to put the blueberry Coffee cake aside in order to start. Does anyone have a similar experience? read more