Very cool spot with a distinct East Coast feel that really sets it apart. The atmosphere feels…read moregenuine and welcoming, striking a great balance between laid-back and refined. Prices are refreshingly reasonable, especially considering the high quality of everything they offer. What stood out most, though, was the taste--my pizza was genuinely delicious and clearly made with care. You can tell there's real attention to detail, from the ingredients to the presentation. It's the kind of place that doesn't just look good, but actually delivers where it matters. Overall, a great find if you're looking for somewhere that combines character, quality, and value. Definitely worth checking out, and I'd happily come back again.

My cousin and his family surprised me one Saturday afternoon. My grandma was at the hospital, so we…read morewere communicating daily and constantly to coordinate a time to visit. It's not just to visit but we wanted to help her eat and translate for her. We were always close, but I think this made us so much closer. I was at home when they called to tell me they were 10 min away and to get out of the house. I was in awe, felt so loved and nurtured. They were in Gilroy for the day, ate there, and got me something. They drove an extra 15 min after Gilroy to drop it off for me. The crust was delicious; slightly chewy, incredibly airy. The combination pizza had fresh ingredients, fully loaded! The cannoli were rich, crunchy, light.. mildly sweet. We enjoyed our surprise pizza and desserts so much.

Found this local ORGANIC gem on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Ordered the turkey cranberry, thick…read moresliced turkey breast, cream cheese, mayo and lettuce. I was a little hesitant because I have not had cream cheese on a samich before. The cranberry jelly is as sweet and just enough to drown out the cream cheese taste. It came on a gently toasted baguette which allowed to enjoy the freshness of the bread. It was delicious! I will be back to sample their other offerings. Service was great and very engaging staff. Ambiance was quiet with seating for about 20 people. Lots of books to read while there.

I can't say enough good things about Farmhouse Cafe--it's truly a hidden gem for lunch!…read more Everyone was so nice and helpful! Tables were cleaned quickly and they paid great attention to guests! I ordered the half soup and half sandwich combo with the chamomile citron tea, potato leek soup, and caprese sandwich, and everything was absolutely delicious. The soup was warm, comforting, and full of flavor, and the sandwich was incredibly fresh. The bread had the perfect crisp, and every bite tasted clean and thoughtfully made. The pesto was especially impressive--not oily at all, just light and packed with flavor. I usually go for the jalapeño artichoke sandwich (which I love), but this might be my new favorite! On top of the amazing food, the café itself is so clean and cozy--it just has that welcoming, relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fresh, delicious lunch spot in Hollister!

After a long day hiking through Pinnacles National Park, walking into Paine's Restaurant felt like…read moreaccidentally stepping through a portal into another era, one where people dressed for dinner and nobody was eating fries out of a paper bag in their car. White tablecloths, cozy booths, elegant decor, smooth music floating in the background... the whole place has classic old-school steakhouse energy in the best possible way. The bar area was already lively when we arrived around 4:50 p.m., and little by little the dining room filled up too. For a small town, this place was humming. Always a reassuring sign when hungry hikers are making important dinner decisions. Carmen, our server, was absolutely superb. Warm, professional, genuinely friendly, and her recommendations were spot on. The kind of service that quietly elevates the whole evening without making a performance out of it. We shared a ribeye with peppercorn sauce, a pear and prosciutto salad, and a deeply decadent chocolate dessert because apparently our bodies decided we had "earned it" after the trails. Honestly? Fair. The steak was beautifully prepared, flavorful and satisfying. The salad balanced everything nicely, and dessert fully committed to richness without apology. The only small miss for me was the mashed potatoes, which could have used a touch more creaminess. They seemed emotionally reserved. I also had a Manhattan that was expertly crafted, smooth, balanced, and exactly the kind of cocktail you want while sinking into a booth after miles of hiking. We genuinely enjoyed ourselves here. It felt less like dinner and more like a reward ceremony for surviving the trails, the sun, and our knees negotiating every downhill section.

I'm kind of surprised at the "lower" rating because start to finish, we were totally pleased with…read morethe experience. The restaurant looks like "nothing" from the outside. We made same day reservations, showed up and was greeted by a friendly host who brought us to our tablecloth-covered, fresh-flowered table. I enjoyed the casual atmosphere that wanted to feel fancy. Our server Sophia G. was a pure delight. We started with drinks, enjoyed the complimentary bread/warm butter, and paced ourselves for a relaxed dinner. Me: Apricot Orchard. Good flavor, definitely not a strong a drink, drank it almost like it was a juice box. Hubbs: Hazy IPA from a local brewery. For dinner, I ordered the Jerusalem Chicken and seriously, it was perfection! Comforting, hearty boneless chicken breast topped with artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a wine cream sauce. Every bite was delicious. The accompanying vegetables were flavorful and had a great texture. Oh man, it was so good! Hubby ordered fettucine alfredo with chicken and he was pleased. Chicken had a nice grill to it, pasta not overcooked, plenty of sauce. Just for fun, he ordered a single meatball to try as well and enjoyed it too! Service was great. Atmosphere was relaxed. Food was tasty. Definitely glad we visited Paines! We ordered

Both dishes were delicious! The country fried steak was well seasoned and soft. The crab cake…read morebenedict was tasty as well. Both were on the saltier end but the potatoes weren't so they complemented. Eggs were cooked as ordered. Definitely filling. Service was friendly and check ins were sufficient. Definitely a great breakfast place to hit up if you're in Hollister!

Love this local family run, cute little place. Fresh and delicious with excellent service. We will…read moredefinitely return soon!

Nice little spot to stop at for lunch on the way home from a visit to Pinnacles National Park…read more Quality pizza with good flavors, well textured dough/crust. Very friendly staff.

When I order delivery this is where I order from. My favorite is the hot bbq chicken pizza and the…read more"it's Friday" bread. While I do get severe heartburn I still order my favorites and deal with the pain later. I have had most of the menu but these are my go to when I'm feeling delivery pizza. They have many options to choose from whether you want fried ravioli calzones salads wings bread sticks or pizzas you can find it here. Prices are fair for the market rate.

This place hits..... This is my daughter and I favorite lunch spot. We get the Sweet N Sour Shrimp…read more(sauce on side) lunch special and share a sizzling Shrimp and Chicken dish... Absolutely Delicious.... The service is fast, the food is hot, and the setting is perfect. Highly Recommend. And don't forget the Crab Rangoon's as an appetizer.

Have not been here for more than a year but last Saturday I have guests from the Bay Area and we…read morewere craving for Chinese food. I didn't know that this restaurant now has new owners. Well we gave it a try. We ordered hot and sour soup ( lacking flavor, not hot), chow mien (pan fried thick yellow noodles, not freshly cooked) salt and pepper pork(small pieces can hardly see the pork, all batter, not freshly fried) fish with black bean sauce ( all batter very thin sliced fish) sizzling beef platter with mushrooms looks like sizzling mushrooms with tiny pieces of beef). And the worst part was THEY RUN OUT OF RICE!!!! Been in the US for over 40 years and this was the first time a Chinese restaurant had NO RICE. How can u eat Chinese food without rice??? So I'm telling all my friends not to go to this restaurant.

I was hoping to find a high quality panaderia near Watsonville and have dried a few. Most have been…read moredisappointing. Recently, friends from Gilroy were visiting and brought us some pan dulce from Negrete. Wow. Everything we tried was so fresh and yummy. Now, anytime we are in Gilroy, we try to stop by Negrete to bring home some tasty treats. I try to try something new each time I go and leave with a new fave!! Lol.

My favorite bakery to get pan dulce, breakfast burritos early and fresh in the morning, and yummy…read morecoffee t other drinks. I can easily call the day before or sometimes morning of to order 64 concha's for my students, they are always so something and c the concha's are soft and fresh. The best in Gilroy! Their customer service is impeccable!

The BEST tamales when you don't have time to make them! Every year during Christmas, we always buy…read moretheir prepared masa to make our tamales at home, it makes holiday cooking so easy and delicious.

This is a quaint little bakery and the workers are nice too. I have tried a bunch of different pan…read moredulces from here and there have been a lot more hits than misses. The cookies are the best.