Mini Gourmet

Brian Partida 7 months ago

I stopped by Mini Gourmet and had an incredible experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for that perfect, high-quality diner feel, this is the place. The Food I ordered the breakfast plate with pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns, and everything was cooked to perfection: • The Pancakes: Light, fluffy, and dusted with just the right amount of powdered sugar. They didn't even need much syrup—they were that good. • The Sides: The hash browns had that ideal crispy, golden-brown crust while staying soft on the inside. The bacon was thick and smoky, and the scrambled eggs were creamy and fresh. The Service Beyond the food, the service really made the meal. My waitress was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and kept the coffee flowing without me even having to ask. It’s rare to find a spot that nails both the "gourmet" quality and the "neighborhood favorite" service. Bottom Line Whether you're a local or just passing through San Jose, do yourself a favor and eat here. Great vibes, even better food. I’ll definitely be back!

Larry Zapata 10 months ago

This breakfast place never disappoints! The portions are hearty, and every dish feels freshly made with care. Whether it’s their classic breakfast platters or specialty items, everything tastes delicious and satisfying. I often stop by after my doctor’s appointments at VMC, and it has become my go-to spot for comfort food and relaxation. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect place to unwind with a hot cup of coffee and a hearty meal. The staff are always friendly, and the service is consistently great. Highly recommended!

Sarah Thomas a year ago

Short Review: Lovely small family owned diner. Beautifully remodeled and decorated. They serve a large variety of American classics like eggs Benedict, omelettes, steak, and burgers. They have a good selection of soft drinks, fruit juices, wine, margaritas, as well as domestic and imported beers. Lovely place with fair pricing is what you’ll get when you come here. They accept card and cash for anybody who may be curious. Long review: Immediately upon entering, I was greeted by the waitress. Very lovely staff I was seated immediately and given the menu. The order for my drink was taken, and I was given a few minutes to look at the menu to see what I would like. They had a huge selection of different types of food, mostly American dishes. They also offered a small selection of classic Vietnamese soup dishes. They also have a small dessert menu, which include items like pie cake, and ice cream. The restaurant was very clean and well organized. The area was spacious and not cluttered. Within 10 to 15 minutes of ordering my food was ready, piping hot, and fresh. The portion sizes are huge, so the price point is very fair. They are not overpriced, which is great because a lot of pla

James Parker 2 years ago

Stopped in for a quick breakfast while I was working in San Jose. It was great! Service was awesome food was very good and I liked the atmosphere. Chicken fried steak and gravy was excellent! I always have to have a pancake too, it didn't disappoint. I always order my hash browns extra crispy and most places dont make it happen this place nailed it! I Definitely will stop back in again next time I'm in town.

Sandra G Edited a year ago

Updated review: (four-ish stars) Based on the owner's response, (and the fact that they are now open in the evening) we went back and gave it one more chance. This time the food was pretty good - they did char the onions on my sausage/pepper/onion omelet, and one round of toast went missing, but overall everything was hot & edible. The coffee was good. They are still having staffing issues - there was only one guy valiantly serving the entire restaurant on a Friday night. We were warned when we came in, but it was even slower than predicted. Original review: (two stars) My happiness at seeing an old favorite restaurant re-open after a long closure didn't last long - the country potatoes were COLD and GREASY (the cardinal sin of breakfast fare). We had the Joe's Scramble and the 3-Meat Scramble, both of those were decently prepared but small portions. Toast was dry, coffee was on the bitter side. Service was bare-minimum and distracted - they kept trying to give regular coffee to someone drinking decaf. The overall tab was the same as our other regular breakfast places, but we got about half as much food (which wasn't as good), so I don't think we'll be back (unless they