Hey there Party People I had heard of this place from friends so I decided to try it. I confused this place with another restaurant when I did my first review. So I want to set the record straight because Los Gatos Cafe was a really good experience. It's a small place but there are outside tables as well. You can order lunch at any time as well as breakfast. We started with Banana Chocolate Chip pancakes. Holy smokes they were the bomb. They had a ton of fresh bananas inside as well as a nice amount of chocolate chips on top. I had the Hot Turkey and Pear sandwich. I know the combo sounds weird but it was super tasty. The pear added crunch and sweetness to the sandwich. There was also a good dose of grilled onions to go with the owie gooey cheese....yum. Hubby had the Granite Flank Steak Sandwich . It was smothered in Gorgonzola cheese with a good portion of Flank Steak. The steak was tender and well seasoned. It was the perfect flavor bite. So going to add this place to the frequent flier list. Be kind to one another read more

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So by visiting this place, I finally got to understand what a BLTAT is. It is a bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and turkey, as in sandwich. Mystery solved. BLTAT: 4/5. I think you know what this is by now, so no need to repeat the ingredients. Got this with a salad and sandwich deal. This part was pretty good, but a little too much mayo for my liking (I needed a separate napkin just for the mayo). Garden Salad: 3/5. Not a big fan of iceberg lettuce. read more

Not very good. Thickest Swedish pancakes I've ever had. Can compare with fast food or ihop (actually I like ihop more). Service was very prompt and fast. When the lady shoved the pancakes on our table the lake of molten fat the Swedish pancakes were swimming in poured directly on to my pants through the gaps in the metal table (the tables do not have tablecloths, they are totally bare). They even brought the check soon after bringing us our food and told us we could pay whenever we were ready. UPDATE: 5 hours after eating here, still feeling over full and sick like I ate something with a lot of the wrong kind of fat. Won't be coming back. read more

I've been coming here for a few years now and they do not disappoint. The service, food, and just the overall environment is real fantastic. It's no wonder why they remain busy after all these years of being open. The staff members are just cherry on top of this establishment. They really go above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable. The food servings are huge which I love because that's how breakfast is supposed to be, in my opinion. I will definitely return. read more

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Really enjoyed Los Gatos Cafe! We came for a late Sunday brunch and it was quite crowded but we were seated after a short wait. They were also able to make accommodations for my friends dietary needs and recommend us dishes. Everything was delicious! We ordered a few Benedict's and the create your own bowl which came with a coffee cake. It was delicious and we were so full. The vibe is nice and lively especially with the outdoor seating being right by the street. It's also dog friendly which is great!! Definitely recommend! read more

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Crab omelette 4/5 - this dish was very good! The eggs were so fluffy and the crab was sweet. Portions are huge too! I was only able to eat half. Potatoes were also good. I did find a hair in my omelette but the waiter took it away and gave me a new one. Cinnamon bun 3/5 - huge cinnamon roll but I wish it was softer. Cinnamon is better 15 min wait on a Saturday morning with lots of street parking available read more

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This is an excellent casual, neighborhood breakfast spot! Despite the busy crowd of people out front waiting, we were seated very quickly and service was fast overall. The food hit the spot! My boyfriend ordered the pancakes and I ordered the crab cakes with poached eggs. First, these are large portion sizes and reasonably priced. The pancakes were large and fluffy, and they didn't skimp on the crab in the crab cakes. The side potatoes were nice and crispy! There's a wide variety on the menu so I can't wait to come back and try something different. read more

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We've been to its "uptown" location several times, but not this original location. The fares are similar, the facility smaller, and the services quite a bit better. Never tried their clam chowder, it was surprisingly good. Order crab Benedict and also crab omelette, both were excellent, as expected. Then we got the Swiss pancake with strawberry spread, also delicious. At the end, an excellent place. Why not 5-star? The deco is really showing wear and tear and on the dark side. Normal coffee was strong and good. No need for espresso drinks. read more

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Visiting a friend who lives in the area. Decided to try this restaurant due to some diet restrictions that my friend had. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The menu was quite extensive but was primarily a breakfast place even though they did have salads, sandwiches etc. It's been a while since I had French Toast so I went with their traditional French Toast. The portions were quite large - there were 5 pieces of French toast in my order. Came with powdered sugar on top and syrup and butter on the side with a slice of orange. I ate the first toast while it was still warm and it did taste good. A little dry. However, the second and subsequent pieces did not sit well with me and it was greasy. I was not able to finish my meal but felt uncomfortable all day afterwards. Not sure what it was but it felt like I had a ton of greasy fried food. My friend ordered some scrambled eggs - which looked dry as well. Came with a bowl of fruits and a slice of pineapple coconut bread. My friend said her order was good. Servers were friendly and checked in on us quite frequently. Also refilled our water glasses whenever we needed a refill. Not sure that I would come back here to order the same dish. But maybe I might be cajoled into coming back to try other items on the menu - with the right company. read more

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The energy is this place is off the charts! Cheerful, friendly, and full of happy diners. I saw a lot of tantalizing pancakes and waffles go by, but what really stopped me in my tracks was an enormous cinnamon roll about 5 inches tall and dripping with frosting! Next time for sure. I had a patty melt with fries. Perfectly cooked though it could have used a bit more salt. Easy enough to remedy. It washer and made two big meals. The little details made all the difference for me, in this era of widespread en$h!tification everywhere else: they served my iced tea in a glass, with a long spoon, and a big smile. read more

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Absolutely amazing brunch!! This diner/cafe is right in downtown Los Gatos. The outdoor seating was all shaded, perfect for the hot summer day and if you are bringing a dog. The staff were great and gave us plenty of water refills. I ordered the Gorgonzola scramble sub feta and was delicious. The hallmark to me of a good brunch is the breakfast potatoes which were outstanding and unique, crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth coziness in the inside. The small touches like side salad and fruit much better than average brunch and fresh. read more

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Love this place! The service is excellent and the servings are large. My phone died so unfortunately I didn't get any pictures but I was very impressed. I had the three sausage omelette with hash browns and it was such a large serving I could have split it in half. Of course I had to get the coffee cake which is so good! My niece had waffles with fresh strawberries and my sister-in-law had the Swedish pancakes. The orange juice was fresh and the fruit sides were nice. It wasn't all just melons like some places do it. The only thing that was not right was my sister-in-law said that hers pancakes were a bit greasy feeling she assumed it was drenched in butter but said it was a bit much. I did really appreciate the to cup for my iced coffee, that was a nice to go treat. All in all you can't go wrong with this restaurant in my opinion read more

PHENOMENAL experience! They operate super fast, like ridiculously fast our food came out within a few minutes of ordering. The vibe is wonderful its very family friendly, warm and makes you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in the door. The food itself is awesome, amazing portions read more

We love the seafood Benedict here. The bun is not hard, it's crispy and fluffy, yummy hollandaise sauce, the hash browns is good as well. They're not greasy. - Seafood Benedict with hash browns - Seafood Benedict with a side of fruit read more

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IMHO I definitely need to dine here more often! Friendly and genuine customer service shines brightly here! We came here for a friends' lunch, and we all chose breakfast entrees, even though there are many other options! Crab Souffle Omelette, $20, served with a bakery item and choice of herb potatoes or grits. Basic breakfast, $17, 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, herb potatoes, sourdough. Lite breakfast, one French crepe w/apricot butter, two slices of bacon, one egg, $12 (I added a side of raspberry coffee cake for $4.) Chicken Apple Sausage Benedict, $19, served with herbed potatoes, and an added side of raspberry coffee cake $4. I would've ordered a side of herbed potatoes for $6, but my friend offered to share her generous portion that came with her entree. It was the perfect addition to my Lite breakfast. We all took our raspberry coffee cakes to-go to enjoy for tomorrow's breakfast! I will definitely not wait years to return to Los Gatos Cafe. It's a treasure! read more

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Never in my life have I had hashbrowns like this. After a chiropractor visit in the area I was too hungry to drive back to east San Jose, and I can't believe I've never been to Los Gatos cafe before. From the outside and even inside it's an unassuming diner, but the cooking is absolute chefs kiss. Got seated and served immediately at the counter. When I used to live in San Diego I'd get brunch all the time but always associated it with a beach day and never really got into it in the bay. These hashbrowns are so good. Absolute crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Unfortunately I have no clue which Benedict I got, but that was also excellent. Their prices are affordable and portions generous. I could totally share this with a friend. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Party of 6, seated right away on Veterans Day around 11:30 AM. The host was super polite and pleasant -- great first impression. They had a few specials listed on a whiteboard way up on the wall, but our server didn't mention them when handing out menus, which would've been nice. We ordered a mix of things -- Benedict, omelette, quesadillas, and burgers -- plus coffee cake for everyone to share. The food came out hot and fresh, and the portions were pretty generous. The coffee cake was very soft, buttery, and delicious. Service was friendly, though it slowed down a bit once the place got busy. Overall, cozy spot with solid breakfast and brunch options. We'd definitely come back and maybe try one of those specials next time. read more

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Worth the almost 40 minute wait for an outdoor table for a beautiful Saturday brunch with my high school besties. The dog friendly patio was shaded from the sun. Service was very good.Our server kept my iced tea glass full and was on top of coffee refills for my girls. This restaurant is known for their amazing cinnamon rolls and other baked items. The special today was a blackberry cobbler pound cake. I had this item packed to go and ordered the crab soufflé omelette. Omelettes here are the way to go. They are fluffy and I believe they are oven baked. There was a ton of fresh crab and a good portion of claw meat. The salads are also delicious! One of my favorite places for brunch. The pound cake was appreciated by my boys read more

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Our favorite breakfast spot! Whenever we're traveling nearby we make it a point to stop in for breakfast. Good service, excellent food. The apricot stuffed French toast is exceptional. Delicious pastries as well. read more

My new favorite breakfast As a displaced east coaster, it's hard to find a place with a diner vibe in California. But we do get some adventurous menus. Sonora a trade off, yes? This morning I ended up at the Los Gatos Cafe on Santa Cruz avenue, a small diner-like experience with counter service and an extensive breakfast menu. Chimichurri flank steak showed up in a lot of dishes. I hadn't seen that before. So I asked for a recommendation and was guided to the chimichurri steak benedict with gorgonzola. I went with grits over potatoes since you don't get grits much out here. This was amazing. The perfectly poached eggs and well seasoned steak makes the dish a delight. The hollandaise was perfect The heaping dollop of butter made the grits a heavenly experience. The friendly counter staff kept my coffee full and my space clean. Small and friendly, with an extensive breakfast menu. Outdoor seating with people watching is available, but I enjoyed the counter today. Recommended to fill the diner-sized hole in your breakfast heart. read more

Los Gatos Cafe - Chimichurri Flank Steak Benedict with buttered Grits. And diner coffee, or course. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Gatos, California

It's a got a good energy and vibe going on for a weekend brunch, the wait can be a bit long depending on your party size, portions are decent sized and they are great with keeping your coffee cup full. The foot itself is okay, my wife and I shared the eggs benedict and the french toast, eggs on the eggs benedict were overcooked and the potatoes we got were a bit soggy, not horrible but just not great. Service was a pretty good despite them being pretty busy, for the price I did expect the food to be a bit better though read more

Best Eggs Benedict in the South Bay! Even when I order them via Door Dash it's still so delicious! Pair it with some Pepper Plant Hot Sauce and you're in heaven! Truuuust I think I've only come to the actual restaurant one time because I'm very impatient and it does get crowded during the weekend brunch rush especially when the place is kinda small/not a lot of seating inside. I much prefer to get it door dashed and enjoy at home in my pajamas on a random Tuesday read more

We really really wanted to enjoy this. The food was so meh...firstly, ridiculously large repetitive menu then the meals we ordered turned out even faster than diner standards (hence I guess the repetitive menu)...but the worst is when the food isn't good. It was really bad. They DO HAVE great service. If you're looking for a nascar benedict with a side of 22++% in downtown, this is your spot! read more

When the breakfast is delicious but their coffee is weak.... we rate 4 stars. Service: great and friendly. Make you feel like you're a regular. Ambiance: busy busy busy. Sat outside on this beautiful fall day. Good enough spot for me to come back if I'm ever in the neighborhood. read more

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Came on a Sunday around 11:30am which had some pretty bad congestion around the area, but fortunately the line here wasn't too bad. Nice and quick service. Great flavors, options, and generous portions for the price. Highly recommend to all and I will definitely be back to try more of their menu! Plenty of parking in the area is convenient as well. Some street parking in front, but otherwise a few lots are around in the area. Crab Soufflé Omelette - definitely can taste crab but wish there was a bit more pieces of crab. Plenty of avocados in the omelette which I love. It's super fluffy too (hence the soufflé)! Love the light and plentiful of hollandaise sauce on top of the omelette. One of my favorite omelettes at a brunch restaurant to-date. Ham and Cheese Soufflé Omelette - Lots of ham in this one and the flavor + texture is awesome! Entree comes with a bakery item, so we got the raspberry coffee cake and upgraded to the cinnamon roll (+$5). Raspberry coffee cake was pretty standard and good. But the cinnamon roll...! It was massive and a lot more than our party expected both in flavor and in size. Best part was that it's not overly sweet and tastes amazing! Would recommend one to upgrade for the table since this definitely fed our party of 4 along with a toddler. I think the cinnamon roll can even be ab entree for smaller eaters (claimed by one of our friends). Will be back for sure! read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was crowded, but my party of 2 only had to wait about 3 minutes to be seated. Crab Soufflé Omelette (5/5): This comes with a choice of grits or potatoes. The omelette includes crab, avocado, mushrooms, and tomatoes but I asked for no tomatoes. What makes this omelette unique is that it's extremely fluffy and bouncy. The overall omelette was great, but I wish the toppings were more spread out as it felt like most of it was on one side of the omelette. The crab was nice, but an increased portion would've been great. The potatoes took me by surprise though. I thought it was going to be plain salt and pepper, but it has a curry flavor that was amazing. Cinnamon Roll (4/5): This is worth the $5 upgrade. It was huge! Some parts could be dry but I think it was definitely Worth, especially if you want to share. Overall, I would love to try this place again. read more

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Went on Sat morning. It's been a few months since our last visit. We used to come here all the time, before we moved. Service: 5/5, as always. Food: 3/5. My omelette was way greasier than any previous visit -- I ordered the same thing I almost always did, a ground beef omelette sub chorizo. This time it was served in a puddle of grease. Never came out like that before. Potatoes were as crispy and delicious as ever -- still tops for breakfast potatoes, in my book. I could only eat about 1/3 of the greasy omelette before I started feeling sick, so I got a box and set napkins in the bottom to help it drain. It worked, thoroughly enjoyed it later! Also: we went at around 7:15, looking forward to a cinnamon roll. They don't have cinnamon rolls ready that early. :(( read more

Los Gatos Cafe - Omelette and potatoes, served in a pool of grease. Used my napkin to try and sop it up. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Gatos, California

A homey, tasty breakfast with pleasant hospitality (a massive cinnamon roll) and quick service! What more could you ask for to start your day??? Los Gatos Cafe is the Diner really has the breakfast menu down to a science! The food was of course pretty satisfying and easily comfort food for the morning. From waffles to scrambles to omelettes we had a filling meal to start the day. It elevated our spirits and the coffee kept pouring as well. The service was a highlight of the meal, attentive, local-like, hospitable, and polite. This is an experienced staff and crew. They were not phased by the large groups and folded out the necessary tables in a very efficient way and got everyone to fit. Having gone to both Cafe Establishments I would say that both are equal in their food quality. Their menu isn't anything complicated and thus makes it easy to be satisfied by a well made meal. If you are looking for that one spot to bring your family and friends too without a thought or if you just want to sound like a cool-local... Los Gatos Cafe is your spot :) Not bad at all Los Gatos Cafe! read more

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TLDR: It's a beautiful brunch place with great food, amazing service and an oldish diner atmosphere. 5 on 5 from us. Long Review: We've been coming here for almost 3 years now and we usually do it once every couple of months or so. Food: We've tried all couple of items before we settled on our now usual order. Food quality and portions are really good. The omelets and Benedicts are delectable and so light and airy. It shows that they take pride in their work. The Herb Avocado and Chicken sandwich is just perfect, I personally prefer crispy over grilled but I make an exception here. Topping brunch off with a raspberry coffee cake and trust me you should try it. It pairs perfectly with a latte or a black coffee. Service: It's usually a busy place, We've always had to wait for a bit to get a table but they have benches outside so you can wait. Staff is nice and friendly and ready to help! Atmosphere: Feels like an old diner and has a charm to it. All in all, We've been here way too many times and will keep coming here. read more

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Ordered half of a BLAT sandwich and green salad. Impeccable service with a smile. Thank you for a delicious lunch! read more

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Loved this place! Amazing brunch menu, portions, and quality of food. I had the egg scramble with the potatoes and carrot walnut bread. The crispy potatoes and carrot bread both stood out particularly. Super friendly and quick service, and a really nice outdoor seating vibe in downtown LG. read more

Great food. Great ambiance. Good prices (for Los Gatos) and good service. We were even able to bring our dog for the patio seating. I do recommend getting there early because it can get busy on weekends. We will definitely be back read more

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Los Gatos Cafe is a comforting, old school diner located in LG Downtown. It gets crowded on the weekends, so I usually avoid it during peak hours, but the restaurant is pretty efficient at moving tables in and out, so I've never had to wait too terribly long. LG Cafe is breakfast food done well. The portions are massive, they keep the coffee flowing, and they make enormous cinnamon rolls, dipping with icing that I'm dying to try. Overall, absolutely worth a visit when in LG. read more

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Consistently good. Been coming here over a decade now at this point. Love the staff they're so nice sometimes there's a wait sometimes there isn't. We always get a scramble the coffee cake or cinnamon roll and omelets. Haven't tried much else of the menu just because these are SO good!! Fair pricing and consistent good service every time. read more

Los Gatos Cafe - Brunch with fam. Denver Herb Potato Scramble, The Scramble, and Crab Omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I was here after a hike with my friend. We decided to have lunch here and as soon we reached we got the seat when we chose to sit outside. The service is great, I had ordered California Benedict which doesn't have sides I believe but when the order came it had potatoes as the sides. The ambience was great as busy with hustling and bustling with people inside and outside the restaurant. They have clean restrooms, and the food was delicious. My friend also ordered steak Benedict and their famous Cinnamon rolls which was huge for even two people that she had to pack it to home. I will definitely recommend this place and will go again if I am in that area again. read more

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The food here was delicious. The portions are way bigger than I had expected, filling, and very rich. The service was also great. They kept asking if we needed anything and kept refilling our coffee without having to ask. It has a cute cafe/dinner feel. We didn't get a chance to order the cinnamon rolls on the weekday. I hear they have them on the weekends and that it's delicious. read more

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Food - outstanding. Service - still consistently better now this past year than it was years ago. We NEVER felt rushed, pushed, nor unwelcome. The complete opposite due to Adri (Adriana). Adriana was joyful, pleasant, friendly, lighthearted (whaaat - lighthearted on a Friday in the restaurant industry ), professional, knowledgeable, and direct. One example my wife asked on a scale of one to 10 how would she rate the crabcake club? Adri's response was, "It's very good, I would give it a 9". Then she added very gently yet confidently, "Would you like to hear what my 10 is?"! it was the crab cakes period. So happy when we're gonna spend money for someone else to cook for us and Service that they are joyful pleasant of blessing! Kudos to the hiring team of Adriana . Will definitely return and strongly recommend this place to be the best breakfast place in the area !! read more

I gotta say I didn't find this spot to be all that impressive. While the service was great, the restaurant looked clean, and food was adequate, nothing really stood out for me. Maybe I just didn't order the right thing. I will say their carrot walnut bread was very good but the rest didn't blow my mind. Their menu is mostly focused around omelets and Benedict's with some specialty pancake/waffle options as well. Prices are a little high but I guess that's the norm these days. read more

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This is a great brunch spot that never misses. I'm not a big breakfast person so I love that they have lunch options, my go to is their tuna melt with fries. The service has always been friendly and attentive. This inside gives me nostalgic diner vibe that I love! It gets pretty busy here so you may be waiting for a while so be prepared for that. On the weekends they have these giant and yummy cinnamon rolls, definitely give it a try! read more

Hands down, one of the best brunch experiences I've had in the Bay Area--this cozy spot in Los Gatos is a hidden gem! We ordered the soufflé omelette with beans, guacamole, cheese, and home-baked potatoes, along with a side of walnut carrot cake with butter--every bite was flavorful and comforting. Also tried the egg benedicts & two slices of sourdough, and they were just as amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection with fresh, quality ingredients. The decor is adorable and classic, with that cute, diner-style charm both indoors and on the patio. If you're a brunch lover, this place is a must. I haven't had a brunch this good anywhere else in the Bay Area! read more

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