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Bill's Cafe

1115 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 294-1125
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Ranked #20 of 949 restaurants in San Jose
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: Eclectic
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Sunnyvale
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Stop in any weekend for a mimosa and a great breakfast. Nice patio in front where you can bring your dog and eat outside. My family has been going here for years and we consider it one of the hidden treasures of Willow Glen. More

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Waterloo, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Bill's cafe had a long wait, but I enjoyed everything. Very flavorful brunch! I had their signature pancake!!! mmmmmm... I'm drooling just by thinking about it. Classic breakfast never goes wrong, but I suggest ordering something different! You'll be surprised! :) More

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San Jose, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The food is good but their prices are a bit high for the quality and portion size. Honestly I liked the previous restaurant that operated before Bill's Cafe much better. This goes for both locations. More

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San Jose, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I've been here several times, starting when I was just a little kid. It seems like it's not as good as it was. The food is definitely good (I've only ever had breakfast food), but the service is pretty awful as it's all Asians with poor English. It's also pretty packed and the decor is very outdated and it just... More

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California
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

If you come for breakfast on the weekend, be prepared for a LONG wait. It's extremely popular for good reason: excellent food and a great menu. Try it for lunch on the week days. Too bad they don't serve dinner. More

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San Jose, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

Great selection even though the wait can be long on weekends. More

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GB
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

We went for a breakfast on Monday , not to say it was packet and we had to wait for about 15-20 min, but OMG its worst IT!!! Fresh squeezed orange juice, morning mimosa and Portobello Mushroom Benedict and famous Bread Pudding French Toast --- It was HEAVEN! we left so full and happy :) 100 % recommended! More

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San Jose, CA
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

We've tried Bill's Cafe a few occasions and it's a decent breakfast/lunch place; it isn't open for dinner. On those occasions, we've encountered a long waits. There's no disputing their popularity, but the food quality doesn't live up to the hype. I've never had bad food at Bill's, but I usually leave believing that the meal wasn't worth the wait.... More

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Half Moon Bay, California
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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After exploring Rosicrucian Park, we needed food and had seen Bill's listed as less than a mile away [and open for lunch Saturdays - many aren't in that area]. The place was jam-packed, but even so, we only waited about 10 minutes for an outside table. The service was what I'd expect in a far pricier place. When I asked... More

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San Francisco, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2011

Delicious food, excellent service, extensive breakfast menu. More

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