Bill's Cafe

First time at this location, usually go to the Fremont one, and they did not disappoint! The portions were big and delicious. To satisfy our sweet tooth we had the Cinnamon Pancakes which i recommend! Tried out their Fried Chicken Benedict, juicy, crispy and filling! Had some of their Hash Brown Skillet with added Chorizo and will definitely be ordering that again! Service was quick and staff was friendly, i appreciate all their hard work Bathrooms were clean :) Small amount of parking so may be hard to find on busy days

We have a newer version of a Bill's Cafe in my hometown and even though I think they are fine, I'd rather go to one of the older indy diners in town as they have more small town charm to me. I did know that the huge San Jose area had several Bill's Cafes and is probably where they started, but had never tried one there until recently. Just tried the one off of Bascom Ave with some friends for brunch and I liked this one more than the one in my town of Fremont. This one has an older charm to it, small and full of locals.Even though the building/restaurant looks older it is still clean and quaint and didn't feel so much like a chain. The servers are very versed in their operations and are super efficient as heck with a friendly vibe. Bloody Mary ($11/4*) Pretty standard and solid, maybe a tad thick for me as I like the thinner and homemade ones with tomato juice and spices added to one's preference. But for a brunch setting not bad. Standard garnish of celery and huge olives which I like to gnaw on while sipping the drink.Chavela ($8.50/4*) I didn't know this was a thing at Bill's, maybe just this one. I saw multiple tables have it as I was walking in, so I ordered one later into my meal. It is basically just Mexican beer, Modelo Especial here with a good squeeze of lime in a cool goblet with a salt rim. I guess nothing really special about that except they do serve it ice cold in a cool glass. And I am a big fan of presentation, there is an art to it, as some have it whilst others don't.Steak Ranchero Omelet ($19/4*) I usually don't order omelets for breakfast outs but I tried this one cuz the filling seemed out of the ordinary. I usually don't order omelets cuz I don't like tough and well browned eggs. I like euro-style eggs that are soft , silky and even a tad wet. Most American diners don't like to make them like that, so I just stay away. Here the eggs were light and delicate, no browness to it. Even though it was cooked on the well done side, at least it was delicate and light. And the filling was a spicy sauced steak ranchero that had a nice tomato and chili flavor which went well with the sliced avocado and queso fresco. Meat a bit chewy but not a deal breaker. Hashbrowns had a slight crisp to them which I think next time I'll request for a bit more as I do like well crisped potatoes. And the middle was super soft and creamy, almost like mashed potato, usually the shreds are more noticeable, but there was a huge contrast from the exterior to the interior. Don't see that too often. And speaking of potatoes, I guess one of my only knocks for this location is the ventilation isn't as efficient as newer places. When we left we all smelled like hashbrowns on our clothes. But we also stayed there for a little over an hour brunching it up and catching up. Glad I finally got to try one of the older Bill's Cafes, I can see where and why they were able to expand like they did. Props.

Bill's Café is a solid spot for breakfast or brunch! They refilled our coffee is constantly--never had an empty cup--and the country fried steak is hella big, definitely big enough to share between 2 people. Textures and flavors were all good, too- no complaints here!Service was quick and friendly, even when it's busy. Great for a satisfying, no-fuss meal!

Went in on a Monday around 11:15 and it was a little crowded but still got seated fairly quickly. The staff was friendly and attentive and we received our food in a timely fashion. My husband got the Meat lovers omelette with hash browns and sourdough toast. He said it was delicious but slightly under seasoned for his taste. I got the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs and hash browns. The chilaquiles was so good and flavorful, the salsa on top was a little spicy and one of the best parts of the dish. My only complaint is that it came with chorizo and I got maybe 4 small pieces. Although it was good I don't think it was worth the price. Overall good experience would come again.

I love this place I go here at least once a week with my mom and service dog. The food is amazing. My dog loves the food too! Everyone is so amazing! They treat my service dog with extra care and make her feel special and I love that. Thank you for always being amazing!

Carlos (server) was really rude and at one point told me to calm down because I asked a question he couldn't answer with certainty. Don't come at me rude because you don't have certain information that I asked for. All I asked was is there a list on the menu that I'm not seeing for "side orders". He will not be getting that 22% tip today and I just might not come back to this location of Bill's. Do better next time Carlos, your tip depends on it!

I was pleasantly surprised to snag a table right away this Saturday morning, and even found parking in their lot! The server was incredibly attentive, cracking jokes and keeping the mood fun and light throughout our meal.The coffee was excellent, and the breakfast portions were huge! My son enjoyed a generous kids' meal with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and wheat toast, plus a big glass of milk. They even accommodated our request to swap out the hash browns for country potatoes--nice touch!I indulged in the most delightful crab Benedict. The crab was light and flaky, the egg perfectly runny, and the English muffin toasted to a satisfying crunch, all topped with creamy hollandaise sauce. Absolutely decadent!Overall, it was a wonderful way to start our weekend. Highly recommend for a delicious and satisfying breakfast!

Bill's is quite the mainstay in the area for breakfast fare, so it certainly measures up to its reputation. Solid breakfast go-to, with the egg-based dishes being cleanly executed and attentive service. I'd concur with other yelpers that food doesn't *quite* quite hit the high notes, but for an easy-going brunch experience in the south bay, it's firmly a competitive offering with good serving sizes.This location has a small dedicated parking (15-ish spots), so given how busy it gets you'd be best prepared to look for alternatives.Service was solid, with a very quick seat assignment, frequent check-ins and water refills despite their busy peak hours on Saturday. Given how much volume they handle it's a pretty good handle they have on things so kudos to them for not letting it slip. Tri-tip Benedict - 4/5Tri-tip was cooked pretty well and didn't have any dry spots, plus the eggs themselves came out done well. That said the whole ensemble could've done with some more seasoning since it didn't quite have enough flavor despite having plentiful creaminess. The toast tasted like it was deep-fried in butter (admittedly crisp and fragrant), but a bit too greasy for my liking. Breakfast Burrito - 3.5/5Not bad as far as breakfast burrito offerings go, though the filling tasted rather underseasoned. Even the little sausage bits didn't impart too much of a taste. The salsa was fresh, but ended up doing the flavor heavy lifting since the burrito itself didn't have enough oomph by itself. Could go further on texture contrasts, but otherwise a decent burrito.The above dishes came with a smattering of potatoes either country style or hashbrowns. Potatoes were mid, I prefer mine with a lot more crisp and crunch and regrettably both fell short. The country potatoes didn't feel like they had enough seasoning and didn't get much of a sear so they were mustly soft mush. The hashbrowns had crispy bits but they softened fast on me despite being brought out fast, so not quite there on texture.Convenietly located for me, so I'll be sure to be back to try their sweeter fare to see if they iterate on them well. It's hard to see folks having a truly bad experience here, so definitely a recommend.

Stopped here for breakfast before a work meeting. I was seated promptly. The restaurant has a Classic diner vibe. like the fact you can get half-orders of breakfast meals. I bet the full order is huge! I will definitely be back when I'm back in the area.

One of my favorite diner/brunch places~ servers are super friendly, generous portions and ingredients, and food cane out FAsThe food also tastes great! I'm usually afraid to order hash browns as a side because it can be soggy, but these hash browns were perfectly crispy! Hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict was perfection and had a thick slab of Canadian bacon (which I don't usually see!). I prefer fluffier omelettes, and the Meat Lover omelette wasn't as fluffy. However, the omelette was filled with so much meat that I don't mind at all!