SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.7
SP2 Communal Bar in downtown San Jose serves seasonal American shareable plates, craft beers, and a popular late-night bar scene on weekends.
OrderSeasonal shared plates with craft cocktails
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Breakfast is San Jose's American ritual, and Bill's Cafe has run it since 1977, drawing weekend crowds in Willow Glen with siblings on The Alameda and Kooser Road. Mimosas of Willow Glen adds supersized mimosa pitchers to its country fried steak, while downtown handles the rest of the day with SP2's shareable plates and The Farmers Union, an 1870s alehouse pouring 40 craft beers.
The Farmers Union ★ 3.7
The Farmers Union is a downtown San Jose landmark in an 1870s building offering ingredient-driven American cuisine with 40 craft beers on tap.
OrderPrime rib French dip with 40+ craft beers on tap
Bill's Cafe Willow Glen ★ 3.9
Bill's Cafe in Willow Glen has been a San Jose breakfast institution since 1977, baking croissants daily and drawing weekend crowds for brunch.
OrderEggs Benedict and fresh-squeezed orange juice
Bill's Cafe Willow Glen ★ 4.0
Bill's Cafe in Willow Glen has been San Jose's most beloved breakfast spot since 1977, baking croissants daily and drawing weekend crowds for brunch.
OrderEggs Benedict and freshly squeezed orange juice
The Farmers Union ★ 3.7
The Farmers Union in downtown San Jose is a historic 1870s alehouse with honest American fare, 40 craft beers on tap, and a spirited pub atmosphere.
OrderPrime rib French dip and fried chicken with craft beer
SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant ★ 3.7
SP2 Communal Bar in downtown San Jose serves seasonal American shareable plates and craft beers with a popular late-night bar scene on Friday and Saturday.
OrderShareable seasonal plates with craft cocktails
Bill's Cafe - The Alameda ★ 3.9
Bill's Cafe on The Alameda is San Jose's signature breakfast spot in a second location, with fresh-baked croissants and generous brunch plates since 1977.
OrderEggs Benedict and freshly baked cinnamon rolls
Bill's Cafe Willow Glen ★ 4.3
San Jose's beloved breakfast institution since 1977, Bill's Cafe Willow Glen draws weekend crowds with hearty egg plates and bottomless coffee.
OrderEggs Benedict with hollandaise
Bill's Cafe Alameda ★ 4.2
The Alameda Bill's Cafe anchors the Rose Garden with classic San Jose breakfasts and a welcoming counter-service atmosphere since the late 1970s.
OrderCorned Beef Hash with hollandaise
Mimosas of Willow Glen ★ 4.1
Mimosas of Willow Glen is famous for its supersized mimosa pitchers and plates like country fried steak and rib eye steak and eggs in San Jose.
OrderChorizo Benedict with housemade hollandaise
Whispers Cafe and Creperie ★ 4.1
Whispers Cafe and Creperie serves downtown San Jose workers with artisan crepes, eggs Benedict, and strong espresso two blocks from SJSU every morning.
OrderSavory crepe with eggs, spinach, and smoked salmon
Bill's Cafe Kooser ★ 4.1
Bill's Cafe on Kooser Road brings South San Jose the same breakfast formula the city has loved since 1977, with fluffy pancakes and generous egg platters.
OrderButtermilk pancakes with fresh fruit
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