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    The Giant Chef

    4.0 (794 reviews)
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    THE GIANT CHEF ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chili omelette
    Glenn L.

    Sunday morning and this place was hopping. Prices are a little high but not too far out of line. We had the mini corned beef hash and eggs, the Giant waffle combo, and the chili omelette. The waffle combo came with sausage and bacon plus eggs. Quick service here.

    Chili Cheese Fries
    Robert C.

    I chose to dine at The Giant Chef on my birthday because not only have I not dined here since moving to Pleasant Hill in May 2025, but it's also the only local restaurant I could find that served a chili cheese burger, my favorite kind. The service was very efficient despite how busy the restaurant was on a Sunday afternoon. The main host was also very friendly and I sensed the restaurant's warm & family-oriented atmosphere. I expected a traditional burger bun but my chili cheese burger was served open faced which wasn't stated on the menu. Regardless, a covered burger wouldn't have been practical due to the cheese and chili's greasy texture. It still tasted delicious just like the fries. My strawberry milkshake was superior quality to Dennys in terms of its ice cream & milk's creamy texture but its flavor was bland. I could barely taste the strawberry. Overall, I'm most satisfied in this choice of restaurant for my birthday lunch.

    Mike L.

    I live in Oakland, and when I was in Pleasant Hill running some errands, I looked up breakfast places and decided on this place because it was close by and wasn't a chain restaurant. First off, the Yelp listing said they don't accept credit cards, they do now. I submitted the edit to Yelp, that can make a big difference because these days people avoid carrying cash. I got seated right away at the counter, the staff were responsive. This place has the "old school diner" feel with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. It has that neighborhood feeling because a regular sat next to me at the counter and they brought him his order without saying anything and the staff knew his name and vice versa, I like that feeling and tends to get lost these days. I chose the corned beef hash, I tend to like corned beef hash and it was pretty good. When I asked my server Janet whether she recs the country potatoes or hash browns, she said she likes them both but suggested the hash browns.. good choice. I am terrible at making a food sunny side egg so I order those when I get breakfast and they were perfectly done. They have a open kitchen where you can see the crew working hard to put out orders. They did a good job. The price for these days wasn't bad and the food was good. Whenever possible I try to support local.

    Breakfast Sandwich with Potatoes
    Kim O.

    I can't believe I've lived in Pleasant Hill for 3 years and this is my first time visiting this place! We have gone twice so far and have enjoyed every dish we've tried so far. For breakfast, I ordered the special of the day (highly recommend always) which was a Prime Rib Scramble. It was scrambled eggs, prime rib, bell peppers and onions, served with home fries & sourdough toast. So delicious! My boyfriend ordered the open-face Breakfast Sandwich and also enjoyed it! For lunch, I love the Club Sandwich, it's made like your favorite classic sandwich and pairs so well with their golden fries! The Bacon Cheeseburger tastes so homemade & the bacon was cooked to perfection. It is very old fashioned & casual vibe & feels like you're visiting a friend's home. They have so many seating options indoors and outdoors but my favorite touch is the seating at the counter. The staff couldn't be nicer & are always in great moods! They take such good care of their customers! We are now regulars at The Giant Chef.

    Rose R.

    For 12 weeks, our office is selecting local, family owned, businesses and providing lunch to our staff from those places. Today, we are highlighting The Giant Chef. The staff were fast, efficient and SUPER friendly. The food was made to perfection. Highly recommend the Giant Chef for breakfast and lunch.

    Chicken fried steak -full size (they offer a mini)
    Sara B.

    Came on a weekend early-ish morning for breakfast. It was seat yourself but half the tables are hidden from the front door so you kind of have to walk around to find seating. Food was good. Fairly large portions. Felt a bit rushed by waitress however to order and and then leave. She handed us menus and instantly asked what we wanted to drink, we didn't even have time to look. Came right back with our waters and asked if we were ready to order, we asked for a few more minutes. We'd barely gotten our food when she placed the bill on our table. When we went to leave howver their card machine was down. We don't typically carry cash so had to scramble to pay. This was not convenient or very good customer service as we weren't warned prior to ordering. This place has been a long time staple in pleasant hill but under fairly new ownership. It was unfortunate that as first time customers, we felt extremely rushed.

    Charlie H.

    Diablo Valley Cremation and Funeral services chose The Giant Chef for our company Lunch today. They are awesome! Candice had everything ready to go and they missed NOTHING. Food was great!

    Famous BLT
    Erin t.

    Recently ordered the "Famous BLT" and it really should be famous! It differs from a regular BLT with an addition of a pepper jack cheese slice & thinly sliced red onion on a sour dough roll. The bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly- crispy but with a nice chew to it. If you like a good BLT, you definitely want to try Giant Chef Burger's Famous BLT!! Here's a photo after I ate the first half. Yummy! Service is very friendly.

    1/2 order of standard eggs Benedict
    William D.

    This place still stands as one of the best breakfast spots in Contra Costa County. Daily special was , biscuits sausage patties hash browns smothered in country gravy. Not for the weak of heart. Thick,rich, cooked perfectly & home made biscuits & gravy.. perfect preparation for over eating on Thanksgiving tomorrow. 1/2 order of eggs Benedict, Spanish omelette & veggie omelette were enjoyed by my family. Always busy,great staff, food arrives hot & fast. They now take credit cards.. Go!!!

    Mini Chorizo Breakfast
    Mo Mo K.

    We were in town for a family celebration and wanted ti go to a locals place. Thanks to Yelp, I found the The Giant Chef. We knew it was the right place when the parking lot is full and there is a wait. We put our name and waited about 15 minutes. Our server was prompt and we got our food quickly. For breakfast I highly recommend the mini portion because it is filling. I can just imagine what the regular portion looks like. They have a variety of breads and sides. I am not a has browns person so I always opt for fruit or cottage cheese. The cottage was excellent. They also have raisin bread which is rare for a diner. They also have fresh salsa if you want some for your eggs or hash browns. Overall, this was an excellent find. If I come back to this area, I will visit again.

    Loco Moco, Chicken Steak, Biscuit & Gravy
    Alpha A.

    First time to try breakfast here. Generous serving, good service but food lacks flavor even after we added salt and pepper (based on our preference). It's a classic breakfast place to try.

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    Great food. Friendly service. We were seated quickly and food came out fast. Will be back when in the area.

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    Do they take credit cards?

    Yes 👍🏻

    Are you doing outside seating?

    Only take out!

    Does anyone know if Giant Chef is offering outdoor seating?

    No outside seating, I've seen people bring their folding chairs and have a little tailgate on the parking lot

    Do they do free refills on things like juice?

    Soda (fountain), Coffee, and Tea are. Juice is not.

    Chef Burger is now 24hours?

    Not open 24 hours any longer. Closed Mondays… 

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    Sourdough & Co

    Sourdough & Co

    3.7
    (52 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Good is usually pretty good. No real complaints here. I usually get the Cobb salad. My daughter…read moreloves their French Dip along with whatever soup they got going on that day. They give you a little extra baguette on soups and sandwiches, being a bread lover, that's a plus (though I shouldn't be eating all the bread). Service is okay. Expectations are between a fast food place and a sandwich shop. They are nice, but nothing over the top or exceptional about it. The prices are a little high, but what isn't in the Bag Area. Sandwiches (6 inch) are in the mid teens, so were the salads.

    Please review the cámara footage from today's date 07/07/2026 at approximately 6:30. I have send…read morethe information with my phone number to the email address showing in your website. I am looking forward to hear back from you. Please make sure that your Spanish speaker team is interviewed, they would give you a better understanding and view of the whole interaction. Let me know whenever your guys are ready so I can bring MY 6 YEAR OLD SO ELBA CAN APOLOGIES TO MY DAUGHTER. If I could give this place a cero I would!!!! A worker named alba or Elba was extremely rude to me and my little girls. I had 2 of my kids there (2 and 6 years old) she couldn't wait 2 minutes for me to deal with the kids and started asking me if I was going to pay for those chips and that "me and my girls are known for Stealing chips" very powerful words to be saying and more importantly in front of a 6 year old girl. She got so embarrassed and shock that she even tried to tell the lady that that wasn't true. Anyway, YOUR EMPLOYEE CANNOT BE DEFAMING PEOPLE and making them look and feel HORRIBLE. Do you know how many lawsuits will you be facing with a girl working for you? FIX THAT.

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    (507 reviews)
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    I stopped by the Ike's Love & Sandwiches location in The Veranda (1975 Diamond Blvd) in Concord and…read moreit was hands-down one of the best sandwich experiences I've ever had. I ordered the [Name of the Girl I'm Dating] and it was straight-up the best sandwich I've ever eaten. Juicy halal chicken, creamy avocado, sweet honey mustard, melty pepper jack cheese, all on that perfectly toasted Sourdough bread with their legendary Dirty Sauce -- every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. Massive portion too; I was full for hours. What really stood out was the excellent customer service. The whole team was friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The shop itself is super clean and tidy, with good seating, nice music playing, and spotless, well-stocked bathrooms, little details that make a big difference. Bonus highlight: I actually met the manager from this location at my job recently, and he hooked me up with a free sandwich. Huge props and shoutout to him and the team that kind of generosity and connection doesn't go unnoticed! If you're anywhere near Concord, do yourself a favor and stop by this Ike's for lunch (or dinner). Amazing food, great vibes, and outstanding service. This location is a gem 10/10, will definitely be back soon!

    Unfortunately the pessimistic reviews of this place are right, they barely give you any meat. 1/4…read moreof my sandwich was bread and sauce. I got the Matt Cain, which is supposed to come with salami. It was one anemic slice of salami for each half of the sandwich, so I guess minimum requirements met? Flavor was good, but not worth $16. Sorry Ike

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