With many locations throughout the Bay Area, Crepevine has become one of the region’s most renowned brunch spots, serving crepes, omelets, scrambles, sandwiches, and pancakes. For those looking for a more decadent and dessert-like breakfast, the sweet crepes, served with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream, are an obvious choice. The savory crepes come stuffed with different variations of veggies, protein, and cheese and are accompanied by potatoes or fries and greens. At Crepevine, the quality of ingredients is top-notch, with most produce from local farmers, organic fair-trade coffee, cage-free farm eggs fed only wheat and corn, ocean-raised Canadian salmon, and 100 percent natural beef.

Coffee & More Cafe is a cozy spot in downtown Sunnyvale known for more than just superb coffee. The mocha drinks are notably popular and a prime pairing for breakfast items. The breakfast sandwiches come with two scrambled eggs and cheese on a choice of toast, bagel, or croissant, and can be customized to add avocado, meat, and veggies, while the savory and sweet toast varieties consist of avocado, Nutella, and creamy jam renditions. The quiches and pastries are also hits, and there are loads of options here for those who are vegetarian including a vegetable breakfast burrito, a hummus wrap, and a grilled vegetable sandwich.

In downtown Los Gatos, you’ll find Los Gatos Cafe, a charming breakfast spot founded by two best friends who had always dreamed of opening their own restaurant. Though the first location opened almost 40 years ago, the pair has since expanded to another outpost in a more northern part of the city — fittingly named Los Gatos Cafe Uptown. The restaurant is known for its incredibly expansive menu that serves a wide array of breakfast plates, Benedicts, pancakes, scrambles, and omelets. The herb potatoes are a clear favorite, while those with a sweet tooth often gravitate toward the apricot bread French toast or the homemade, gooey cinnamon rolls.

Bloom Eatery offers renditions of some of the most beloved American breakfast staples, along with a variety of cocktails. Even though the restaurant opened during the peak of the pandemic, Bloom has cultivated a loyal fan base with its elegant but homey location in Santa Clara. The chicken and waffles are made with chicken thighs brined in buttermilk, paired with a Belgian waffle, and topped with spicy honey and powdered sugar. The croissant French toast — another top seller — features a freshly baked croissant dipped in batter, grilled, and served with pomegranate molasses, vanilla cream drizzle, and fruit. 

Uncle John’s Pancake House first opened in Santa Clara on El Camino Real in 1965. Half a century later, the beloved Bay Area restaurant was brought back to life in Campbell with the aim to recreate the classic American diner. Today, the pancakes, waffles, omelets, and sandwiches reign supreme and don’t forget to check out the mimosas, which come in orange, pineapple, strawberry mango, guava, and seasonal flavors. Uncle John’s has since expanded to one additional location at the Alameda in San Jose, and the original founders are also the ones who opened Holder’s Country Inn in the 1960s — another Bay Area chain that’s garnered acclaim for its breakfast dishes. 

As one of the most beloved brunch spots in the San Jose area, the Breakfast Club at Midtown has garnered acclaim for its variety of breakfast dishes, which are derived from family recipes that go back 30 years. Though there will almost certainly be a wait, the vibrant atmosphere and full bar with a strong lineup of morning cocktails are sure to help pass the time. Savory options like sandwiches and Benedicts are plentiful, and the restaurant serves unique sweet entrees, like banana coconut pecan waffles, raspberry cream cheese French toast, and the fan-favorite red velvet pancakes.

With nine locations scattered throughout the Bay Area, Bill’s Cafe is one of the strongest players among the region’s brunch spots. Since opening its doors in 1977, the restaurant has been serving an extensive menu of breakfast favorites like omelets, skillets, and pancakes, as well as specialties that take influences from Greek and Mexican cuisine. The freshly squeezed orange juice, fruit, and baked goods also make stellar accompaniments to the breakfast plates. But for those who visit closer to the lunch hour, Bill’s also serves a variety of classic sandwiches, salads, and hearty soups. 

At a quaint location in Willow Glen, the Table serves farm-to-table food made with seasonal ingredients. Inspired by the Gramercy Tavern in New York City, the designers behind the restaurant aimed to cultivate a modern but intimate aura, complete with ample patio dining. Along with classics like a breakfast plate and eggs Benedicts in various renditions, the restaurant is known for its creative cocktails and progressive wines. The corned beef and hash is the chef’s signature dish, a savory medley of Yukon gold potato, poblano peppers onion, egg, and hollandaise sauce. 

With a plethora of egg sandwiches served on warm, freshly baked brioche buns, as well as coffees, teas, and juices, Egghead Sando Cafe specializes in quick, grab-and-go breakfasts. Some of the standout sandwiches included the Chic, which comes with hand-battered fried chicken, arugula, an over-medium egg, and spicy mayo, and the Scramble, which has fluffy scrambled eggs, chives, melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and spicy mayo. The strawberry matcha latte is a fan-favorite with layers of housemade strawberry puree over fresh milk and organic premium-grade matcha. The restaurant originated in a small cafe in Cupertino but has since moved and expanded to two San Jose locations.