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    Sandy's Cafe

    3.9 (388 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:45 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Short stack with strawberries
    Rosa C.

    This spot feels like a hidden gem. There's a huge sign inside that says "enter as strangers, leave as friends" and it's reflective of the friendly and attentive service. The vibe was small-town feel, warm & inviting, but with big flavors. I ordered the country benedict which was savory and delicious. The sauce was well made and juicy, pairing nicely with the runny yolk. They certainly didn't skimp on the gravy either. We also ordered the short stack pancakes with strawberries and they were some of the fluffiest pancakes I've ever had. They stayed fluffy even towards the end of our meal and we all fought for the last bite. Perfect tuck-in before a trip down to Point Lobos!

    Carlene P.

    Great, personal service and good deals. Not particularly fancy, but comfortable. My dining companion and I shared the prime rib special and they were kind enough to split the plate in the kitchen. Can't beat the prime rib dinner for the price.

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    Sherry H.

    We were going to go somewhere else. But thought. This place used to be good. We walked in the place was packed. We were seated in the back biggest booth. Served coffee. Soda. Then we wait. Finally order. Ok. This took so freaking long. My MIL said they must have had to go catch the chicken. Meanwhile. The table was sticky. I had to ask for a wet towel 3 times. Turns out. They don't clean in the middle where the condiments sit. It was disguising. And waited and waited. Finally the food came. And the hottest thing on my plate was a zucchini in my vegetable dish. My husband ordered a hamburger steak and eggs. It was nasty. I had chicken mashed potatoes and gravy. Gross. The chicken was moist. WET. It wasn't delicious as I had hoped. It didn't say they cover potatoes with that. My MIL had a hamburger. It was dry and she complained to us. I lost my appetite. It took forever for the sever to refill coffee. And get creamer. And soda. Well. It was the worst $80. Spent at any restaurant. The service was bad. The food was awful. And idk how the place was so packed. I wish we had gone to Black Bear. It would've been worth the wait. I will NEVER go back. Or recommend it. OD's Would've also been better. Lousy experience. Totally revolting. One Star. Becuz it was open. SO WHAT.

    Alison E.

    I came into Sandy's Cafe on a Sunday morning expecting to have a wait, but was delighted when we were immediately greeted by their friendly staff and taken to a booth in the back area of the restaurant with a really cute view! I ordered the belgian waffle with apples with a side of eggs and sausage which was delicious. I came with my boyfriend who ordered the Reuben sandwich and was shocked at the quality of the food for the price. I also tried a few of his fries which were perfectly crispy and delicious! Our waitress (I believe her name was Caitlin) was super sweet and attentive. Sandy's Cafe is such a hidden gem in Gilroy!

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    A very clean diner. The service was good too. The food was decent but not mind blowing. I prefer OD's Kitchen.

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    Always great, breakfast or lunch. Been going here for 3 years. They treat you like family. Love this place.....

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    11 years ago

    Nice veggie homelet, fresh fruit and very fast service i loved that and the coffe perfect! !!!! :)

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    8 years ago

    Amazing!!!!! Portion size is excellent pancakes are huge price is very reasonable I would eat here every morning if I could

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    13 years ago

    YUMMY!!!!! and best service ever!!! Thank you for a great experiece. We have found our Sunday morning spot : ) See you next week!

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    13 years ago

    I've lived here 25 years and I never been here...but always drive by....great food very nice people! I'll b back

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    Best food and costumer service. It feels like family when there. They serve breakfast and lunch and they are very delicious.

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    Best breakfast in town! Friendly environment, great service, great food. I never leave disappointed, always satisfied

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    I thought it was good for a diner. Straight-forward and as expected. Sandy was there, keeping the place up to snuff.

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    CordeValle - Welcome Note

    CordeValle

    4.5(138 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$$$

    We stayed at Cordevalle for a few days while their golf course was closed. It was very relaxing and…read morewe felt like we had the place to ourselves. Not sure how busy/crowded it feels when the course is open, but having the course as a backdrop to our dining experiences and our room was beautiful. There is a hiking trail we didn't attempt because it was windy and our allergies were already bothering us, but a very nice option for those without allergies (or not staying during the spring). There are also pickleball, tennis and bocce ball courts and a nice gym! Our room in the resort was very spacious, they were really accommodating with baby amenities for our 15 month old which is always helpful when you're traveling. Cordevalle provided a crib, baby bath tub, baby bath supplies and a diaper genie!

    We went to a wedding here and it's such a beautiful place, with views overlooking the vineyards and…read morevalley. The grounds are also very nice. A gorgeous location for such an event. The staff was also friendly and helpful, always checking in with guest to see how things are. The outdoor seating dining on the patio was perfect for the warm evening. The only negative I had was with some of the food. While the appetizers and salad were delicious, my main beef dish was so overcooked, it was grey inside and inedible. Of the 6 dishes on our table only one had any pink to it. The roasted veggies were also slightly overcooked but I still was able to eat them. The server was nice and offered me a new meal but at this point everyone was through eating and dancing was beginning. A little better quality control were have easily corrected this. While I wasn't paying for the meal I wouldn't have wanted my guests to experience a poor meal at my wedding. Also not a good reflection of the catering at the venue. Hopefully this isn't a regular occur. Otherwise the place is lovely.

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    Papas & Eggs - Steak and eggs

    Papas & Eggs

    3.8(208 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    First time eating here and thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. I ordered the steak and eggs with…read morepotatoes and sourdough bread. My eggs were neither dry, but runny just like how I like them. Service was great. Very attentive, fast and efficient and our waitress made sure all of our food modifications were adhered to! There is small parking lot (about 6 cars worth) but enough street parking. Whenever I find myself in Gilroy, I will definitely stop by for breakfast - thank you

    We stopped in on a Monday midday for a late breakfast/early lunch before some shopping at the…read morenearby outlets. As soon as I saw the mazapán latte I knew I had to try it. For those who may not be familiar, mazapán is a Mexican candy made from ground peanuts and sugar. Kind of like the inside of a Butterfinger but not crunchy. And not like marzipan, which is not something I enjoy. I do love mazapán though so I was all in and the latte was excellent. My SO had the horchata milkshake and it was also delicious. They also offer other flavored latte's (matcha, lavender, hazlenut etc), tea, coffee, soda, etc. We both had chilaquiles verde (also a favorite)... his with grilled chicken and mine with carnitas. Super tasty and just spicy enough. And my SO's daughter is vegetarian so they made her a chipotle sandwich without the chicken but with extra cheese which she liked very much as well. A cute little place with outdoor and indoor seating and very friendly staff. Portions are big. Parking is a little challenging because the lot is small but not terrible. We were able to park next door. It was a great breakfast and we would come back for sure next time we're in the area.

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    Pop's Public House - Whiskey burger | 10/25

    Pop's Public House

    4.4(394 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Second time here. Second time ordering the phenomenal Gilroy Garlic Burger (single patty)!!!…read moreDefinitely in my Top 5 burger experiences!! I don't think I could ever come here and not order it!! Pop's has such cool, relaxing vibe to it. It feels like home even though I live far away from Gilroy. Whether you're hungry and/or thirsty and you're in town, get off the 101 and come here. You will not be disappointed!

    I lam glad that I tried this place- it has been on my radar for a while now. The vibe is great as…read morethere are 8 or so tv's spread out throughout the dining room for your viewing pleasure. There is also a pool table and few arcade games! The menu is extensive with plenty of traditional bar food options and some Irish staples. Everything sounded delicious, but I opted for the Pop"s Pub burger. I figured that would be a good starting point to get a feel of how good the food is. The burger was good, but not $21.00 good. The fries were tasty ,and I really enjoyed the side salad that came with it. The burger itself came with lettuce , tomato and a house sauce (thousand island blend). The burger was cooked perfectly , and tasted pretty good. However, when you add a $10.00 IPA to the equation and throw in a tip- I was out $41.00. I didn't like my meal enough to spend that kind of money. For a burger to be this pricey, I needed more. This place seems like a cool place to chill ,watch a game, and enjoy a cold beer. I may just do that next time and skip the meal. The service was poor. Once my food was dropped off , I never heard from the lady again to check on me until she dropped off the check.

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    Dany's Restaurant - Chile Relleno

    Dany's Restaurant

    4.4(356 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We were driving home from a quick trip to SJ and decided to stop and eat in Gilroy. After driving…read morearound for a while, we saw this little place in the corner and decided to try it out. Walking in the lady greets you and allows you to select your own seat. It isn't packed at all. The waitress is very kind. My bf ordered the chili verde burrito and I ordered the chicken bacon sandwich. Our food was absolutely amazing. The chili verde had the softest meat I've ever had (yes, I stole some off his plate!). The flavors were very authentic, the colors vibrante and the taste was like homemade with love. My chicken sandwich also didn't disappoint. I decided on a salad so can't rate any fries. The chicken was delicious perfectly seasoned and not dry AT ALL. We also ordered the chips and guacamole that was the best I've had anywhere. Extremely fresh feels like it was made to order. We drove home and enjoyed our large amount of left overs (because the portions are large) for dinner and it was still amazing!!! We will be back just to visit Dany's!

    This place was a solid choice for breakfast. Came here with a party of 5 including 2 kids. The food…read morewas served promptly and everything arrived as ordered. I will say that while everyone enjoyed their meals well enough, I heard from more than one person in our party that, for whatever reason, they preferred Black Bear Diner's breakfast. The one thing I didn't appreciate about this place was the very distracting stand of cheap toys and tchotchkes for sale. We were seated at the table directly in front of it and I kept having to remind my kids to stay seated and that we were there to eat, NOT for junky knock off toys.

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    Vines and pints - TRUFFLE SHUFFLE SLIDERS

    Vines and pints

    4.1(45 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    The food here is absolutely amazing. Prices are good. The bartender that was helping out me and my…read moreparty of four was a great guy. He cared and joked about how he wanted one of the buffalo chicken tacos as well. The ambiance is chill and welcoming. They have vines hanging from the ceiling and it just pulls you in. Sorry no pictures, we devoured it before we took the pictures. We had the whipped feta cheese, Lumpia, Buffalo Chicken Tacos and XL Quesadillas.

    I went Friday night at about 11. It wasn't busy at all. I went right up to the bar to order a…read moredrink and for some reason had to wait for 45 minutes. The bartender looked like he was sleep walking he was slow. In the middle of all of this waiting a party of four came in and sat down at a table behind me. The guy stopped everything and quickly moved behind the bar to hug one of his friends. He then went back and poured two beers for them and brought them to the table. Then he poured two more and brought those over. All the while I had been there for about a half an hour waiting. I joked with the guy waiting behind me that I don't even want the drink any more but don't want to feel like a quitter. Finally the owner, who had also seen me there, came and took my order and made the bartender get it for me. I left after that. Other than that night my experiences have been great there. They just need to get rid of that bartender. He's AWFUL!

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    Tempo Kitchen & Bar - Tempo Kitchen & Bar

    Tempo Kitchen & Bar

    3.5(226 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    Was referred to by a friend and there was no wait. We ordered the fajita quesadilla, tempo steak,…read moresalmon. I liked the crispy potatoes fries on top of each meal. The green pozole was phenomenal!!!! Service was amazing as well, the busser was on top of it. Refilled waters as soon as they were empty, cleared plates as soon as they finished, asked if we wanted more bread. Live band was going to perform later but we left. Would definitely come back!

    I was here on a Sunday evening for a volunteer appreciation dinner…read more I got there around 6pm and there was no parking on the street, I had to go down the block and park in a parking lot. The area tends to be a bit dark but I did not feel unsafe. The restaurant itself is on the Main Street and has ample outside and inside seating. Our group was in the back and we had the area to ourselves. There is large bar with 2 TVs playing games. I did not try drinks from the bar because those were provided by the group I was part off but the staff were helpful and attentive. We also did not order from the menu but had a buffet - small pieces of bread, butter, salad, mashed potatoes, pasta with shrimp, skirt steak and chicken. Unfortunately no dessert. The food was good, especially the skirt steak. The reason for the 4 starts is that nothing really stood out in the menu where I wanted to go back. The place was not very crowded, at the bar or tables. Maybe 3-4 tables were filled. The decor was warm and inviting with mostly wood on the walls and bar. The area was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday evening. The restaurant is definitely worth a try!

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