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EggHead Sando Café

★★★★ 3.6 · 130 reseñas

EggHead Sando Café in San Jose offers a delightful café experience with a focus on breakfast and satisfying sandwiches. We provide a range of convenient options to enjoy your meal, including dine-in, takeout, delivery, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. We are committed to...

EggHead Sando Café

Coffee · San Jose

3.6 · 421 reviews Google
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About EggHead Sando Café

EggHead Sando Café in San Jose offers a delightful café experience with a focus on breakfast and satisfying sandwiches. We provide a range of convenient options to enjoy your meal, including dine-in, takeout, delivery, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. We are committed to accessibility, offe...

EggHead Sando Café in San Jose offers a delightful café experience with a focus on breakfast and satisfying sandwiches. We provide a range of convenient options to enjoy your meal, including dine-in, takeout, delivery, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. We are committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. Join us for great coffee and a delicious meal any day of the week. We're open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM. With 421 reviews and a 3.6/5 rating, we strive to provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every guest.

What Customers Say About EggHead Sando Café

EggHead Sando Café offers a mixed experience. Many rave about the drinks, happy hour (5:30-8:30 Tues-Sat), and friendly service, especially from staff like Daniel and Amanda. The pizzas, particularly the five-spice duck and banh mi, get high marks. However, some find the food inconsistent and the drink volumes vary.

Popular Dishes

chicken wings (3) Pollo Adobo Pizza Trio Mushroom Pizza Mac and Cheese five-spice duck pizza pork banh mi kimcheese fries

Best For

Groups Couples Business Late Night

Tip: Happy hour is 5:30-8:30 Tues-Sat. Whiskey Wednesday and Punchbowl Thursdays are great for business meetings or groups. Drinks are a highlight, but be aware of potential inconsistencies.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

27–29 Fountain Alley
Heritage
A 154m

27–29 Fountain Alley

edificio

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Plaza Park
A 285m

Plaza Park

parque

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Plaza de César Chávez
A 288m

Plaza de César Chávez

parque

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Twohy Building
Heritage
A 297m

Twohy Building

edificio

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies
A 380m

Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

museo

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San Jose Civic
A 426m

San Jose Civic

edificio

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Explore the area around EggHead Sando Café

EggHead Sando Café is located in San Jose, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • 27–29 Fountain Alley (A 154m) — Historic commercial building located in San Jose, California, USA. Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Twohy Building (A 297m) — historic building in San Jose, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Dohrmann Building (A 506m) — building in San Jose, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Adobe Luis María Peralta (A 521m) — building in California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • First Unitarian Church of San Jose (A 551m) — church building in California, United States of America Hito histórico de California

Museums

  • Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies (A 380m) — museum and research institute in California

Parks & Gardens

  • Plaza Park (A 285m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
  • Plaza de César Chávez (A 288m) — plaza mayor de San José, California
  • McEnery Park (A 653m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • San Jose Civic (A 426m) — building in California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about EggHead Sando Café

EggHead Sando Café is located at 80 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose.
Near EggHead Sando Café you can find points of interest such as 27–29 Fountain Alley, Plaza Park, Plaza de César Chávez, Twohy Building.
EggHead Sando Café offers coffee cuisine.
EggHead Sando Café has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
EggHead Sando Café offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at EggHead Sando Café based on customer reviews are: chicken wings, Pollo Adobo Pizza, Trio Mushroom Pizza, Mac and Cheese, five-spice duck pizza.
EggHead Sando Café is ideal for groups, couples, business dining, late night.
EggHead Sando Café offers a mixed experience. Many rave about the drinks, happy hour (5:30-8:30 Tues-Sat), and friendly service, especially from staff like Daniel and Amanda. The pizzas, particularly the five-spice duck and banh mi, get high marks. However, some find the food inconsistent and the drink volumes vary.
Happy hour is 5:30-8:30 Tues-Sat. Whiskey Wednesday and Punchbowl Thursdays are great for business meetings or groups. Drinks are a highlight, but be aware of potential inconsistencies.
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EggHead Sando Café San Jose Reviews

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Reviews (70)
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La Fibonacci (BIG BUSINESS)

Great spot! Heads up always a bathroom line. Fun place!

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christin wong

whiskey flights were pretty great. the wins are bomb.

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Kiera Le

Thursday's happy hour. Punch bowls. That is all.

窪田美穂

location is good. staffs are good. people and music is awesome!

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sandy nguyen

Very fun and good for your family and kids together with you

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Marco Gomez

Gustavo is the man

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Emre E

The servers are friendly and drink are nice. I didn’t try their food yet but so far it was a good experience.

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TIMOTHY SOLOMON

Came in with some friends I didn't drink but I definitely had a good time I danced I met some cool people even made a few new friends definitely worth going.

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Jerry C

Dam good selection of sake and Japanese whiskey as usual. Had been frequenting the place for many years good food and services. In a city that lack a proper sake bar this is the best option so far.

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Kaylene Escalante

location is good. staffs are good. people and music is awesome!

Gaby Miramontes
Gaby Miramontes

First time here while visiting San Jose on 11/23/2024. Came here because the place across the street was too busy and no regrets! Amazing drinks! The bar tender delivered great service. The Green Day seasonal cocktail was my favorite!

Yashash Gaurav
Yashash Gaurav

Warning: I like spicy food. I'm an Indian bois, deal with it. Pollo Adobo Pizza (wish I had the photo) Gayoza (chicken potstickers) Other food we had: Trio Mushroom Pizza Mac and Cheese Mazcal drink was ♥️

mars gemini
mars gemini

Drinks was bomb, food was fantastic, service was fast at 9pm Friday night. This place is underrated

Avinesh Ram
Avinesh Ram

Really nice place. Drinks were reasonably priced and they were very well made! Nice atmosphere as well!

Daniel Cheung
Daniel Cheung

Good food great vibe and friendly with groups.

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Daniel Cheung

Good food great vibe and friendly with groups.

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Avinesh Ram

Really nice place. Drinks were reasonably priced and they were very well made! Nice atmosphere as well!

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mars gemini

Drinks was bomb, food was fantastic, service was fast at 9pm Friday night. This place is underrated

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Yashash Gaurav

Warning: I like spicy food. I'm an Indian bois, deal with it. Pollo Adobo Pizza (wish I had the photo) Gayoza (chicken potstickers) Other food we had: Trio Mushroom Pizza Mac and Cheese Mazcal drink was ♥️

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Gaby Miramontes

First time here while visiting San Jose on 11/23/2024. Came here because the place across the street was too busy and no regrets! Amazing drinks! The bar tender delivered great service. The Green Day seasonal cocktail was my favorite!

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Carol Duran

Fun employees! I really felt like my friends and I can let loose. Great drinks and all smiles! I walked in because they had a sign for happy hour from 5:30-8:30!! No where else in San José did they offer this! Daniel, and Amanda were so helpful with helping select drinks. Derrik was a nice gentleman and always had us smiling. Please come here if you want a fun friend ambiance! Well chosen team! Will come back when in the area!

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Calvin Chang

Had the premium set, yellowtail and tuna nigiri and a dungeness hand roll and both sauces, all very good

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Gee Can

The service here is top notch. Customer service at its finest. Happy hour 5:30-8:30 tues-sat. Whiskey Weds. Is perfect for a business meeting or a couple to have an intimate moment & punchbowl Thursdays are a great time with a group of friends. FRIDAYS & SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE JUST AN UNBELIEVABLE TIME LOUD MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, DRINKS AND GREAT TO SOCIALIZE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE. ..5 STARS +++++

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Ben

Weekend reviews: There's usually no line to get in and their Japanese old fashions and lychee martini are delicious! That's probably why I keep coming back and I really should order something different next time haha. Not sure if we get lucky every time but there's always like one last open table for us. Drinks: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Vibes: 5/10 Value: 5/10

Calvin Chang
Calvin Chang

Had the premium set, yellowtail and tuna nigiri and a dungeness hand roll and both sauces, all very good

Ben
Ben

Weekend reviews: There's usually no line to get in and their Japanese old fashions and lychee martini are delicious! That's probably why I keep coming back and I really should order something different next time haha. Not sure if we get lucky every time but there's always like one last open table for us. Drinks: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Vibes: 5/10 Value: 5/10

Carol Duran
Carol Duran

Fun employees! I really felt like my friends and I can let loose. Great drinks and all smiles! I walked in because they had a sign for happy hour from 5:30-8:30!! No where else in San José did they offer this! Daniel, and Amanda were so helpful with helping select drinks. Derrik was a nice gentleman and always had us smiling. Please come here if you want a fun friend ambiance! Well chosen team! Will come back when in the area!

Gee Can
Gee Can

The service here is top notch. Customer service at its finest. Happy hour 5:30-8:30 tues-sat. Whiskey Weds. Is perfect for a business meeting or a couple to have an intimate moment & punchbowl Thursdays are a great time with a group of friends. FRIDAYS & SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE JUST AN UNBELIEVABLE TIME LOUD MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, DRINKS AND GREAT TO SOCIALIZE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE. ..5 STARS +++++

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Chris Sebastian

My typical go to. More into lounges where I can actually converse with people

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Kelvin Y

Pretty chill place!!

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Miles Merwin

Good food, average liquor prices, minus a star because we ended up having to seat ourselves. The sign says "wait to be seated" and no one was there. Maybe next time?

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Armeen Khazaneh-Darlou

Nomikai is a great place to start the night, grab a drink, and share some food with some friends. The food is pretty standard bar fare (with pizza and small bites) but with an Asian/Japanese twist. Cocktail menu is pretty good, but not the best in the area.

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Brian Adam

A metaphorical desert when it comes to options if you are stu-- "environmentally conscious" enough to be vegan. Nice atmosphere; small selection of appetizers and pizza is the main entree. I drank a lot of cosmo's. Large assortment of whiskies.

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Conrad Paz

Cool little hangout..... Great for drinks and small plates... Japanese and Korean influence.... Happy hour deals last through 8:30pm and are well worth it... chicken wings, pork belly, mushroom pizza were quite tasty.

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CARMEN VIVIANA SANDOVAL

Cool place. Had a sugar hang over from "fish bowl" but worth it. Pizza was good. Service was great.

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Nathaniel Baratta

A really popular bar with college students. Hard to find a seat unless you have a reservation before the crowd starts coming in.

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Shirley S

Pretty good place, the food is a bit pricy for what it is but the ambiance is nice and so are the staff.

Vera
Vera

A nice little spot in downtown San Jose. We had a few starters, pizzas and drinks. The best and most impressive was the pizzas. We ordered the five-spice duck pizza and the pork banh mi one, which were very creative and of great fusion taste. Beers and cocktails were also good while the cocktails were a little bit overpriced in general. Overall a good experience!

Sophia Yuen
Sophia Yuen

I really wanted to come here for the Banh Mi pizza and it was good timing as there was a game on so the BF got to watch the game. Me – Food, Him – Game = win-win. We got the pizza and it was pretty good. The flavors were good and I liked how it was more like a flatbread. We also go the kimcheese fries which were good as well. With those two items, we were pretty satisfied. Since we stayed long to watch the game, we ordered a couple of drinks to justify taking up our seats for so long. We got the mugi mule and the lychee martini, which were pretty good, but definitely pricey for what it was. I don’t know if it was just that day, but there was only one girl serving the whole place, until a second one came to help her out at least an hour later. Because of that, the service was kind of slow, but she was a really good waitress. Overall, they have good Asian Fusion bar food and drinks and a chill place to watch a game. Make a reservation though as they don’t have a lot of seating.

Shaprieh
Shaprieh

Drinks were pretty good. Chicken wings and fries have great flavor. Highly recommend. Wish the happy hour was a bit more extensive. Only a few signature drinks and starters are included on happy hour prices.

Damon Amyx
Damon Amyx

Very attentive hostess, nice interior, music at a reasonable volume, not too crowded or empty. Hostess Lena kept coming back just in time to refill our glasses from the bottle of soju being shared at my table. (The mere fact that Nomikai carries soju is a point in its favor.) These are the good things! The not so good: they were out of the soju we wanted (there were only two varieties available). They were out of the duck far popcorn. And the "seven spice nori fries" were dry, kinda stale, and generally boring. (McDonald's fries are way better and far cheaper!) So... skip the fries... and don't count on anything you order actually being available! That said, the spam musubi was delicious, and Lena is definitely a credit to the establishment. I would probably go again... but it's not my new go-to spot ;)

Wook Chung
Wook Chung

Interesting Asian fusion place with food and drinks. Place really tries to be hip and clubby while the food is above average. Proposes interesting dishes like kimchi pizza and ends up perfecting nothing.

Sabrina Fernandes
Sabrina Fernandes

The best chicken wings I've EVER had!

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Sabrina Fernandes

The best chicken wings I've EVER had!

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Wook Chung

Interesting Asian fusion place with food and drinks. Place really tries to be hip and clubby while the food is above average. Proposes interesting dishes like kimchi pizza and ends up perfecting nothing.

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Damon Amyx

Very attentive hostess, nice interior, music at a reasonable volume, not too crowded or empty. Hostess Lena kept coming back just in time to refill our glasses from the bottle of soju being shared at my table. (The mere fact that Nomikai carries soju is a point in its favor.) These are the good things! The not so good: they were out of the soju we wanted (there were only two varieties available). They were out of the duck far popcorn. And the "seven spice nori fries" were dry, kinda stale, and generally boring. (McDonald's fries are way better and far cheaper!) So... skip the fries... and don't count on anything you order actually being available! That said, the spam musubi was delicious, and Lena is definitely a credit to the establishment. I would probably go again... but it's not my new go-to spot ;)

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Shaprieh

Drinks were pretty good. Chicken wings and fries have great flavor. Highly recommend. Wish the happy hour was a bit more extensive. Only a few signature drinks and starters are included on happy hour prices.

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Sophia Yuen

I really wanted to come here for the Banh Mi pizza and it was good timing as there was a game on so the BF got to watch the game. Me – Food, Him – Game = win-win. We got the pizza and it was pretty good. The flavors were good and I liked how it was more like a flatbread. We also go the kimcheese fries which were good as well. With those two items, we were pretty satisfied. Since we stayed long to watch the game, we ordered a couple of drinks to justify taking up our seats for so long. We got the mugi mule and the lychee martini, which were pretty good, but definitely pricey for what it was. I don’t know if it was just that day, but there was only one girl serving the whole place, until a second one came to help her out at least an hour later. Because of that, the service was kind of slow, but she was a really good waitress. Overall, they have good Asian Fusion bar food and drinks and a chill place to watch a game. Make a reservation though as they don’t have a lot of seating.

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Vera

A nice little spot in downtown San Jose. We had a few starters, pizzas and drinks. The best and most impressive was the pizzas. We ordered the five-spice duck pizza and the pork banh mi one, which were very creative and of great fusion taste. Beers and cocktails were also good while the cocktails were a little bit overpriced in general. Overall a good experience!

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Barbara Ross

Came here to visit my cousin. We came for drinks. Even though we just finished dinner, we still ordered the chicken wings. So glad I did!!! They were so good! The chicken wings were still crispy and they weren't overly dressed with the sauce. Still juicy and had a nice kick. Perfect! Service was great and the waitress that helped us was so nice (and pretty). I had the tom ka, the mule, and a couple of shots. Standard prices for drinks. Will definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu.

Barbara Ross
Barbara Ross

Came here to visit my cousin. We came for drinks. Even though we just finished dinner, we still ordered the chicken wings. So glad I did!!! They were so good! The chicken wings were still crispy and they weren't overly dressed with the sauce. Still juicy and had a nice kick. Perfect! Service was great and the waitress that helped us was so nice (and pretty). I had the tom ka, the mule, and a couple of shots. Standard prices for drinks. Will definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu.

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Ryan Reyes

Typical asian bar. crowded on good nights.

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Tiauna G

This place started off great, but declined in service.

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Ramit Mehta

The service is really bang average and the food also begs for a little more taste and quality. The fries were very average. My friends did enjoy their drinks but overall the experience was subpar.

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Steph

It's crowded and small, food is good, but the drinks are what you would see at a club, not a craft bar

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Lizette Laflen

Great location in downtown San Jose. But when we went on a Saturday night, how come the place was empty? The food was just okay. The service was good. A lot of the things on the menu was fried. We initially went for a Japanese whiskey flight tasting and stayed for the food. The whiskey tasting was fine.

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Ramon Torres

This place is hit or miss. I've come on the good days and the bad days. The food is good, I liked korean Fried Wings and the Miso Mac. The club only has one bathroom for both genders, so expect to be waiting in line for a long time. The drinks are inconsistent, but I always go for the saki bombs.

Ramon Torres
Ramon Torres

This place is hit or miss. I've come on the good days and the bad days. The food is good, I liked korean Fried Wings and the Miso Mac. The club only has one bathroom for both genders, so expect to be waiting in line for a long time. The drinks are inconsistent, but I always go for the saki bombs.

Lizette Laflen
Lizette Laflen

Great location in downtown San Jose. But when we went on a Saturday night, how come the place was empty? The food was just okay. The service was good. A lot of the things on the menu was fried. We initially went for a Japanese whiskey flight tasting and stayed for the food. The whiskey tasting was fine.

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Ebi Barzegary

Very impolite weitress! The food was also only OK.

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Al A

Small overcrowded college hangout place. Bartenders served water downed drinks. If your not Asian don't expect to get any quick service.

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Jin Lee

Was fun, hope they still have my blue hydroflask 24oz after taking it from me at 1am

Calvin Wang
Calvin Wang

Drink volumes are pretty inconsistent. In my picture, the drink on the left is served after, and untouched. The drink on the right is the same and had already been drank, yet still has more than the new drink.

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Calvin Wang

Drink volumes are pretty inconsistent. In my picture, the drink on the left is served after, and untouched. The drink on the right is the same and had already been drank, yet still has more than the new drink.

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Anmol Jagetia

Really poor service on our visit. Lack of any good vegetarian options. Will be skipping in the future.

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Jay Dee

I came here 3 months ago and gave it a 2 star.. because it was fully packed beyond the capacity. With that said, last night was the weirdest experience ever. While they were about to close, this lady clearing the tables kept bumping in to me and my friends.. she had a very angry look on her face and kept walking past us..again and again, bumping into us and not acknowledging what she did as if it was on purpose. Anyway, I just came there to hang out ..sober as can be and shocked at what I was seeing because she could have gone around us and not ram her way through (as this time it was clearly not crowded like before-which is why we stayed). Maybe she felt like she can get away with-- ( hating what she does for a living) - bumping into drunk people to take her frustration out. Either way, she needs to learn some manners or get a different job.

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Ben Falter

Good Happy hour food & drink prices. Our service was very slow. Staff member dropped off an app and asked how things are but walked away while I was responding.

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Ken Zhang

I was there 1:30 and told I can't go in anymore. But the security let girls in. Wtfff?

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Adriana Rivera

This place was super unpleasant & unprofessional. My friends' & I were waiting in line forever to get in last Saturday night while we noticed they were letting certain ppl in without a wait. We totally felt discriminated against. The guys at the door seemed rude & unfriendly. Finally we were seated outside but told we had to buy drinks. Well duh why else would we be there? We were looking for a good time. This place wasn't it! If you're not what they like or you don't fit their criteria, you should just pass this place up.

Adriana Rivera
Adriana Rivera

This place was super unpleasant & unprofessional. My friends' & I were waiting in line forever to get in last Saturday night while we noticed they were letting certain ppl in without a wait. We totally felt discriminated against. The guys at the door seemed rude & unfriendly. Finally we were seated outside but told we had to buy drinks. Well duh why else would we be there? We were looking for a good time. This place wasn't it! If you're not what they like or you don't fit their criteria, you should just pass this place up.

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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in
🚗 Curbside Pickup

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🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🚗 Curbside Pickup

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
7AM-3PM
Rating
3.6/5
💬 Reviews
421
💰 Price Level
$$
📞 Phone
+1 408-217-9200
🌐 Website
eggheadcafe.net

Amenities

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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The Neighborhood

27–29 Fountain Alley Heritage

Historic commercial building located in San Jose, California, USA.

A 154m
Plaza Park

park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

A 285m
Plaza de César Chávez

plaza mayor de San José, California

A 288m
Twohy Building Heritage

historic building in San Jose, California

A 297m
Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

museum and research institute in California

A 380m
San Jose Civic

building in California, United States

A 426m
Dohrmann Building Heritage

building in San Jose, United States of America

A 506m
Adobe Luis María Peralta Heritage

building in California, United States

A 521m
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