The Most Flavorful Breakfast & Brunch in Newark

The Giving Pies

★★★★★ 4.6 (290) • $$

"Pie HardLocal woman-owned pie shop located in a nondescript Willow Glen strip mall at the edges of The Mighty Guadalupe.They do more than just sweet fruit pies, but savory quiches, tarts, and egg custards. My son decided he'd rather have a fruit pie for his birthday than a cake--he is my son after all! He settled on a blackberry pie so I ambled in after work one day to place an order to be picked up the next day. The Good:*Ordering process could've been smoother, but the guy at the counter was still training so I'll cut them some slack. *Indoor seating for dining in*Tons of different flavors to choose from in almost every category. Definitely can't complain about selection. *Vegan options available *Blackberry pie filling was out-fucking-standing. Nice balance of sweetness helped bring out the natural flavor and slight tartness of the blackberries. *Crumble on top was decent, but had a bit of a raw flour taste. The Meh:*Parking lot is tight but there is some street parking, as well. *A bit pricey but everything is handmade *I'm not 100% how I feel about this part, but their crumble on top contains almond flour; I wasn't aware of this when ordering or I would've bounced seeing as my son has a tree nut allergy. Fortunately, **he** did spot a sign when he and Carissa came to do the pickup the next day, or it could've been a disaster. Now, I get that they have signs and that's great, but they really, really, REALLY should say something to you when you're ordering. Quite frankly, I've never seen a crumble recipe that uses almond flour so I would never think to assume there might be some in the pie--and I'm sure I'm not the only one. The Ugly:*While the filling was fantastic, the bottom crust was the complete opposite. Somehow they managed to overbake and simultaneously underbake the pie crust at the same time. It was stiff as a rock and pale as an albino's ass. Not sure how that happened, but mazel tov? (ﾉﾟﾟ)ﾉConclusion: Great filling but awful crust. Would definitely be willing to give them another shot, tho."

Good News Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (156) • $

"I love this place and so glad that they are in the neighborhood. Their breakfast bagel sandwich is sooo good (bacon bits are perfectly crispy, cheese is perfectly melted, egg is fluffy, and the bagel is chewy). Going back right now for that! Their black coffee is also tasty and strong."

Mini Gourmet

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (799) • $$

"Mini Gourmet at 599 South Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128Willow Glen is back after being closed for 5 years. It's the same owner but due to Covid, a fire, and renovations, it's been a long road to recovery. For now, they are open for breakfast and lunch only.My wife and I have eaten here twice so far, for lunch and breakfast, and both times the food was really good, especially the BBQ beef brisquit.The steamed broccoli really hit the spot along with the home made potato salad and cole slaw The breakfast visit we ordered the pancake combo with their home fried potatoes and french toast. Everything tasted home made, especially the salsa and pico de gallo. The restaurant is super clean and has undergone new paint and bar chairs. The staff is extremely nice and attentive. The chef is happy to do any modifications to your order. It is definitely a family place with plenty of parking.I took several pictures to show how nice the interior and exterior is. (See Attached).I also want to mention their in house bakery. The key lime pie is my wife's favorite. Yes, they have cinnamon rolls.This is a must try place!"

House Of Bagels

★★★★☆ 3.9 (227) • $

"Bagels were fire. Service was great. The line went fast and my boyfriend loved their coffee. Not to mention they have fresh squeezed orange juice."

Lele Cake

★★★★☆ 4.3 (493) • $$

"Very cute cafe in a very simple-looking strip mall. Coffee shop-esque with lots of trendy decor and plants. Very kid-friendly with little toys and a small play corner. Prices seemed a bit high, but everything was good. Pastries were yummy and they have a good assortment of coffee drinks. Presentation of everything was really nice."

Renegade By Devout Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (305) • $$

"Cute cafe and good coffee.It's very spacious and the vibes are spot on. Downside is there is no WiFi if you're here to get some work done and parking is limited. Staff was okay when I went, no latte art on my coffee hahaha but coffee was still yummy."

Oaklandia Cafe X Bakery

★★★★★ 4.6 (76) • $$

"Oaklandia Cafe & Bakery opened where Specialty Cafe was. Refurnished the space to have spacious seating and an ambitious bakery, cafe, & eats destination.Offerings: breakfast, desserts, salads, sandwiches, tea, smoothies, blended coffee, coffee, pastries...Drink: tiger eye (m.,4.85)-chai latte with a shot of expresso. Smooth tasting, definitely an eye opening. -pastries, sandwiches looked tempting. Not something i usually eat so passed. Drips:-quick service. Coffee ready in minutes. Plenty of seating available...-lotsa arty ambience on walls...."

Metro Balderas

★★★★☆ 4.4 (30)

"Authentic Mexican food ! Had tacos al pastor ! So flavorful with pineapple of course ! Fast service ! Nice authentic ambiance. First time at this location. Lots of parking. My friend had the carne asada plate . It was tasty !I will return !"

Emil Villa's California Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.5 (501) • $$

"I have eaten at Emil Villa's in Hayward for 50+ years. For my money, there is no better breakfast than what I order when I eat there for breakfast.Black Coffee, Tall Orange Juice, a Glass of Water, 3 Eggs Over Easy, Hash Browns, Sourdough Toast, 4 Bacon, a Short Stack of Pancakes, Extra Butter, Tabasco Sauce, and an extra plate.Every single visit my breakfast is prepared the same. It is perfect. I know of no other places where Breakfast is always the same. In a word,-exceptional. The Ribs are exceptional as well. Just as consistent, but I go here for breakfast first thing in the morning. No one else in the Bay Area is better and none are as consistent. Service is attentive, prices are fair. This place is a treasure."

Burger Barn

★★★★☆ 3.7 (237) • $

"I had an issue with my order they took it and fixed it no questions asked and the food is delicious. EXCELLENT customer service delicious fresh ingredients and a calm old school burger joint, with football playing on the television. Most definitely will be back and you should most definitely try for yourself."

Rosy's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (556) • $$

"I introduced my friends to Rosy's when they wanted to take me out for my birthday. I tried the Chile Verde Omelet with extra crispy hash browns and English muffins and it was great. One of my friends ordered the Chicken Fajita Omelet with the same sides and she told Jaimie, our waitress, and owner's daughter, that it was one of her best breakfasts. Another friend enjoyed her Strawberry/Banana smoothie and another enjoyed her Huevos la Mexicana, though she wished she ordered the hashbrowns instead of "home fries" since they were kind of plain. I enjoy potatoes like that if they add onion and green peppers. We enjoyed our coffees with refills. The prices have gone up but so have all the other restaurants and this in comparison seems reasonable."

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"Rudy's is aptly named--it can't fail! Staff is friendly and helpful, the food is plentiful and tasty, with a good variety for vegans and vegetarians. Comfy ambiance too."

Johnny's Pub

★★★★☆ 4.3 (49) • $

"Friendly neighborhood dive bar. Rhonda is amazing and their Friday night karaoke with Adonis is not to be missed. Definitely worth a visit."

Coupa Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $

"I'm happy to say Coupa has really improved their service. Love coming here for healthy food, meeting with friends or work colleagues, and the maya hot chocolate. Would love to see this open even later on weekdays. The ambiance is definitely still very much a locals scene. For us locals, it feels like home. Pro tip: Try the maya hot chocolate"

Sequoia Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (778) • $$

"Food is good quality.Prices are already very expensive and 20pct fee is added to orders (both in person and to go orders have the added fee)"

Shooting Star Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"One of our hangout spots with good friends late in the evening . Wait time today was longer than expected. It seems like everyone is here on a Saturday night for dinner. Service during this visit was mediocre not attentive , understandably, busy night for all the staff . Our group's favorite dish were pork ribs, bitter melon with black bean sauce cooked in clay pot. We could order another plate of their crispy tofu with black pepper & jalapeno. Follow by stirfry ong choy with fermented tofu . who would've thought fermented tofu goes so well together with the leafy vegetables. Hainan chicken dipping sauce were so delicious except I didn't like that. The chicken was refrigerator cold, I know that's how it was supposed to serve . Our two least favorite dishes were the shrimp vermicelli clay pot & the roasted duck noodle soup. MM mom NBCOf course we finish off with waffle balls with fresh fruits, light airy, a little fluff, and the Asian says not too sweet. It's a good thing."

Tindahan Pinoy

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

"Tindahan Pinoy is located in a strip mall that has Pho Dao, Đại-Thành Supermarket, Popeye's Louisiana Chicken, T4, etc.The parking isn't too bad. Small place with a couple of shelves full of merchandise for sale. They have a steam table for some food and a kitchen in the back to quickly cook other foods.I came in here to try their breakfast meal of two scoops of garlic rice, a fried egg, tomato & cucumber slices and one meat (Tocino) (3.5/5). It was prepared in about 5-6 minutes.It's usually crowded but not at the time I visited."

Jack Holder's Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (699) • $$

"OMG THE CLAM CHOWDER!!!Fresh, thick, full of tender clams, hint of garlic... PERFECT!!! Tim is a great server, too.These delightful dishes keep us coming back!"

The Ultimate Deli Cafe and Catering

★★★★☆ 4.3 (563) • $$

"All I ever crave is a Turkey sandwich and now we have an amazing halal deli shop! Alhamdullilah! The menu is actually pretty extensive. They have gyros , falafel , paninis. I think I even saw orange chicken! But you can't go wrong with a sandwich! The Vietnamese coffee was also delicious! I'll be coming here again inshAllah! Definitely recommend"

Andale

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (476) • $$

"After unsuccessfully stopping by a nearby Mexican restaurant (let's just say the words "pretentious" and "privileged" come to mind after observing how certain guests are welcomed and how certain guests treat other guests), we decided to look for what suits us: satisfying food, decent prices, good service, and a calm/quiet atmosphere. We got what we were looking for when we came to Andale and sat in the outdoor patio. We're not fancy people, but we do know what a good burrito tastes like and what good service looks like. Everything came out piping hot with an abundance, good balance of veggies/protein, and everything was seasoned well. We appreciated the clean and quiet patio outside that was accompanied by the calm trickling of the mini fountain. We're simple people, and we appreciated how we didn't encounter any BS while stopping by Andale. Will be stopping by again."

Lee's Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42) • $

"Always a good experience when I come here. I'm a very indecisive person but the workers are always super patient and kind. Donuts are delicious and fresh. Pricing is very reasonable. Sometimes if they have a little left over they'll even give you a couple free donut holes :) Place is clustered but clean and has a small table inside sometimes if you want to enjoy your coffee and donuts inside."

Montclair Egg Shop

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Yummy breakfast, with extensive menu; friendly attentive service and online waitlist to avoid a wait. We make it a regular stop!"

East Bay Cafe Depot

★★★★★ 4.6 (272) • $$

"I never "yelp" a place that I haven't tried at least 3 times, but breaking my own rule here for this one. Ambiance - it's vintage, it's train depot, it's DC comics, it's old diner feel. This is a place to satisfy and savor your time either on your own, or with your love, or with a friend. Watching people roll in here...they're not in a rush, and you shouldn't be, too. It's not just the memorabilia on the wall though that makes this place, it's the owner. You can tell that she's the heart. She is welcoming and warm and friendly and remembers customers! Food - there's regular American food then there's the Filipino breakfasts. Not gonna lie, that's why I'm here because I am always in search for the silogs breakfast places! My filipino heart & soul longs for it, always, even if I can make it at home. I had the Tapsilog (Beef tapa, garlic rice, and 2 eggs). The beef was well marinated with a good dose of flavor, my eggs perfectly cooked, and garlic rice that didn't overwhelm the taste buds - perrrrrfect. The latte I ordered was worth the wait - it was actually the best latte I've ever had. Service - As far I can tell, the owner was an all-in-one package (server, chef, bus person, barista, sunshine, and possible therapist). The service was like walking into a friend's house - it was immediately warm & friendly. She acknowledged my presence letting me know to sit anywhere, while she tended to a table full of regular customers. She took my order with a smile and we ended up having a lovely conversation. Honestly, it was the most relaxing time spent sitting at a table waiting for my food and coffee. Cost - My combo meal was $13.95 for big chunks of beef, a scoop of rice, and 2 eggs. 13 freaking 95! You can't be more reasonable than that, you guys. There are other restaurants that charge $18-$22 for the same damn plate, but at $13.95- I labeled it cheap eats. I don't know what you guys are waiting for...umalis na kayo (leave already)!Cleanliness - OMgee, yessss! As in, the place is clean and so are the bathrooms.I also experienced another surprise when I paid the bill - I wasn't allowed to leave a tip. When I asked about it, the owner said "it's your first time here and I never accept tips from a first time customer". Now when the last time you heard a business say that to you? Exactly. You guys still home?! I said "Tara na!" (Come on, let's go!)"

Big Basin Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (571) • $$

"Consistently cozy! I'd been to Big Basin Cafe a few times before, and loved the warm, homey atmosphere. On a Saturday afternoon, they were pretty busy, but we were able to order at the counter right away. I got a Blueberry Lavender Latte and Avocado Toast. The Blueberry Lavender Latte was incredible - great flavors, perfect for a rainy day. The Avocado Toast was very average, and came with a mountain of sprouts on top, so I ended up picking some off. It was a decent snack, but not particularly filling. Since we were still hungry, my roommate and I got a Mushroom Quiche and slice of Blueberry Pie to share. The Mushroom Quiche was pretty good (cheesy, nice texture), but the Blueberry Pie was easily the highlight. It wasn't overly sweetened, the blueberry filling was delicious, and it went great with whipped cream. They also had a massive selection of pies, so I would love to try more in the future. Would return!"

Manresa Bread

★★★★☆ 3.8 (262) • $$

"This cute little bakery shop located on State Street in Downtown Las Altos makes the best monkey bread in the entire Bay Area! What is monkey bread you ask? Imagine a kouign amann on steroids! More buttery. More sugary. It's crispy and flaky on the outside and moist and soft on the inside. Each piece of the monkey bread breaks off into little small bite sized nuggets covered in the perfect mix of caramelized butter and sugar. Pop one in your mouth and be ready to be in pastry heaven. If you're coming on a weekend, be sure to show up early as they sell out quickly!"

Emil's Burger and Breakfast

★★★★☆ 4.1 (107) • $

"Emil's have one of the freshest burger I've ever tasted I've been here a couple of times so far so good I've tried the tuna melt, bacon cheese burger, Oreo milk shake, cheese burger, French fries, curly cheese fries and everything was good too the food might take a while to come out because they only have one person making the food."

John's of Willow Glen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (577) • $$

"Great people who work here, like seeing family and always greeted with happiness and love! Been coming here for years, and it just consistently keeps being great. breakfast is our go to here and the late bird croissant sandwich is a favorite as well as any of the Benedicts. They offer a chicken apple sausage Benedict that is delicious and comforting with a hollandaise sauce that is always spot on and definitely homemade. We highly recommend coming for breakfast at this neighborhood gem. And the remodel is still clean and inviting and we love the bar and outside seating area!"

Le Palais Sucre

★★★★★ 4.7 (172) • $$

"My partner and I decided to visit for the second time, and let me tell you, the service is so quick! They wasted no time in seating us and taking our order. You can choose to sit inside or outside, which is great. The food is absolutely delicious! The portions are incredibly generous, I'm not kidding! They definitely don't skimp on anything, and considering the price, it's truly amazing! Make sure to come here when you're really hungry."

Chispiro's Burritos Y Tacos

★★★★★ 4.6 (176)

"- Burrito ( all the choices of meat is good here ) : 5/5 - burrito bowl : 5/5 - Al pastor cheese quesadilla : 5/5- homemade chips: 5/5 Great service !! All the workers are so friendlyClean place, outside door dining"

Neptune's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (584) • $$

"Went for breakfast burritos. The burrito was good but not amazing. For $11-12 (pretty standard price in the area) that can be forgiven. However, what was absurd was the up charge for the "meal" which was about $4-$5 extra for just a few tater tots. They also tasted stale and like they were from the frozen aisle. Also, the girl at the window isnt very friendly -- almost feels like you're burdening them by giving them business. If you go, call ahead and make sure you just get the burrito. I think they threw in some junk fees on our bill too -- not sure how two breakfast burritos made it to $30 (and then asked for tip after bad window service, lol). Won't be back any time soon."

Mangia Mornings

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50)

"What a lovely addition to charming Saratoga! Chef Nick and his crew are awesome ~ so welcoming and accommodating. The airy space is bright and squeaky clean. Options for seating both inside and out front.I LOVE burrata and prosciutto so I was thrilled to see this combo as a sandwich offering, but already had bread earlier in the day. Asked to have the sandwich minus the bread (odd request? to be sure) and they didn't bat an eye. Perfection! Along with an iced tea and mixed fruit made for a terrific lunch and very filling because their portions are extremely generous. Get yourself into Mangia Mornings!"

Maple Leaf Donuts

★★★★★ 4.6 (162) • $

"Maple Leaf Donuts is hands down my go-to spot whenever I'm craving fresh, delicious donuts. The service is always top-notch--friendly staff who are quick and attentive, which makes every visit a pleasant experience.If you're looking for a reliable, no-fuss spot for great donuts at a great price, Maple Leaf Donuts is the place to go!"

Cafe of the Bay

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (184) • $

"They had a lot of communication issues this time. We love this place but from the kitchen to the waitress everything was wrong. Maybe more business willBoost there customer service skills. Giving them a break for now. Their breakfast is good maybe it's cause I ordered lunch"

Cafe San Jose

★★★★☆ 4 (851) • $$

"I arrived on a Tuesday morning around 8:30. Only one other table. It has a Diner feel and is located in a strip mall. staff was super welcoming. I ordered an Apple chicken with tater tots. I def recommend if you are in the area."

Los Gatos Cafe Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (825) • $$

"This is LOVE! Now voted my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in the Bay Area. That Raspberry Coffee Cake is amazeballs! The Shrimp Omelette is the best tasting omelette I've ever had! I'm pretty sure my BF's Flank Chimi Papa was bomb since he finished it.The server was super adorable and sweet and kept up with the jokes from our table. I was super glad that they had outdoor seating available since I had my dog with me and there's not a lot of outdoor seating space in San Jose so my dog enjoyed being outside. Def recommend!"