If you want to experience the absolute best of Hollister, Sun Coast Bakery is the place to be. I've…read morebeen to many spots in town, but if I'm bringing friends or family from out of town to show them what our community is all about, this is officially my #1 choice. ​Everything we had was perfect. The sweets are incredible--they hit that rare balance of being flavorful and satisfying without being "too sweet." You can tell there is real craftsmanship in the baking. ​The atmosphere here perfectly encapsulates the Hollister spirit. It has that beautiful country, organic, farm-to-table feel that makes you want to stay all day. A huge shoutout to David, who did an amazing job basically building everything himself; the attention to detail in the space is stunning. ​The staff is top-tier as well. Our bartender outside was incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home. The only downside? I wish they were open more days! This place is a local treasure. If you haven't been yet, you are seriously missing out on a quintessential Hollister experience.

I've never stopped in Hollister, CA before but after some searches I realized it really had a lot…read moreto offer. I decided to stop here because they were actually open for an event that day. Now it's kinda out in the middle of nowhere. It seems as though if you're not a local. And then you turn into this long driveway and you see how super cute it is. It's like an old mini western town. The initial views make you wanting more. Walk up the ramp into their bakery. They had all sorts of yummie looking #pastries to drool over. They have cookies, ice cream and a few hot and cold meals. We shared a pumpkin croissant which was topped with toasted almonds. I suggest getting it warmed up. Their selections change with the seasons so be sure to check their website on their offerings. We sat outside to admire the views. Wow. I'm so thankful to have come across this place. Perfect for sitting in silence and relaxing or to enjoy the company of good vibes. There's tons of seating and so much to look at. Outside they've also got beer on tap. My pictures don't do it justice, but I assure you, you will not be disappointed. And as you drive off, be sure to drive slow and check out all of the cute decor and signs they have along the way.

Every time we come to Seabrisas, we have a wonderful experience. Love to eat outside. Food is…read moredelicious, wait staff is attentive and prices are fair. If there was anything I can suggest for improvement it would be to make the inside look less like a cafeteria and more like a restaurant. Worthy of the food you serve and the ambiance one wants when they go out to dinner. But, as I said, we love the food and the wait staff!

The service was great! The place was busy but that didn't slow my waiter down! The calamari was…read moregreat I also ordered the clam chowder which I liked. I also ordered the fish and chip combo with garlic Parmesan fries the food was really good and came out super fresh.

If you're in downtown Hollister, highly recommend the Running Rooster;…read more - We ordered a Blue Zone Salad, Rotisserie Chicken, Sourdough Club and Kids Grilled Cheese ---- No complaints here, the food was tasty. For something more filling, recommend the rotisserie chicken. The salad is lighter, but still satisfying. Club sandwich is huge and worth the value - For Drinks, we ordered a Vanilla Cream Soda& Hibiscus Mocktail ----- Drinks were slightly expensive but that's to be expected; recommended the cream soda Food was affordable and large in portion size, Drinks were slightly on expensive side. The presentation was clean and everything tasted great! Staff were friendly and accommodating, other than a slight waitlist mix up. Definitely recommended trying this place!

Running Rooster never fails! They have continually updated their menu to provide fresh, and new…read moreflavors to their customers. I've never been disappointed by the hundreds of different meals. I've had there. Always excellent service and always reasonable prices!

Heavenly Bakery is a great little place to meet up with friends. I go there quite often for…read morebreakfast or lunch. I would like to suggest the owner get rid of dishes with chips on them. The plate my breakfast was served on today looked terrible with five or six huge chips around the edge. I've noticed this in the past on coffee cups, but have never said anything. They should discard all chipped cracked or broken dishes, and replace them. It makes the food look very unappetizing. Service and food are great. It's just I don't like eating off of dishes that should be thrown away.

Unfortunately the Flan tastes like bad chemicals we both had a bite and threw it in the trash right…read moreaway I guess they dont taste what they make incredibly disappointed second worst flan i have ever had in my life

Came here to celebrate my husband and son's birthdays and they did not disappoint! From our host to…read moreour servers, they were very attentive. The food was great and the price is reasonable compared to San Jose or Bay Area's fine dining restaurants. The portion also were huge! We all let with take out boxes. Super appreciate the birthday delicious ice cream on the house! Highly recommend and definitely coming back! Super glad we have this fine establishment here in Hollister. No need to drive farther for excellent food and service.

We liked Cosmos Lounge enough that we came back for dinner two nights in a row, which on a road…read moretrip says a lot. Usually we're off chasing the next meal like culinary nomads. By this point in the trip, we were fully committed to our "tapas style everything" philosophy. Why order one entrée each when you can create a tiny feast and slowly steal bites off each other's plates with zero shame? Over the two evenings, we shared the Berry Burrata Salad, Beet & Spinach Salad, cauliflower, Seared Ahi Tuna, Dungeness crab cakes, Angel Hair Pasta with shrimp, and lava cake. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the kind of texture that makes Italians nod approvingly from a distance. The crab cakes were flavorful and satisfying, and the beet salad thankfully avoided the tragic fate of being "healthy but boring." The lava cake was gloriously decadent and absolutely understood its assignment. The ahi tuna was good, though I wished for a bit more flavor to stand up to the wasabi situation happening on the plate. The Berry Burrata Salad was the only dish that felt a little sleepy. The berries seemed more decorative than committed. In a region overflowing with gorgeous local strawberries, I wanted the salad to lean harder into its fruity potential. Cocktail-wise, the pomegranate margarita was refreshing, balanced, and dangerously easy to keep sipping. Service was a mixed bag between the two nights. The first evening, our server gave off strong "this table again?" energy, and we had to remind her about bread. Meanwhile, one of the chefs stopped by to warmly thank us for dining there, which completely shifted the tone and genuinely stood out. Night two was a different experience altogether. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the evening feel much more relaxed and welcoming. The space itself is lovely, warm, comfortable, with that slightly old-school elegance that makes you want to linger over another drink and pretend you are not in your hiking clothesq

Burger Factory is the best. There's street parking right out front, but there's also a little…read moreparking lot right next to the shop. There's a window you place your order at, they give you a pager & once that beeps, you pick your order up at another window. There are a few tables/benches outside, but I typically just see people take their orders to-go. All the times we've come here, we've had great customer service. It's a family business - the owners are super friendly & accommodating. My go-to here is always the chicken teriyaki & my husband typically orders the french roll cheeseburger (forgot to take a picture of it). The chicken teriyaki is served with rice, a side salad & potato salad. We've tried a handful of their items here as well & have always been satisfied. Definitely come check this local place out! They have a pretty decent sized menu with a variety of options to choose from :)

Good typical burger and fries. Outside dining only. It's a small building Friendly service…read more $25 for two burgers. One fries. One soda.

Sophia was great. Good times, good food, and good drink. Will be coming back again…read more Sophia was great. Good times, good food, and good drink. Will be coming back again

Usually service is just so so. We keep giving them a chance to prove to us that service is better…read more But not this time. Food was good but limited

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

First time here and I couldn't decide so I went with the special of the day- Hector"s Chilaquiles…read more 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 .