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Holders Country Inn
998 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, United States
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Ta
Review №1

One of the best brunch places in the South Bay. Holder’s Country Inn offers standard diner fare, as well as a big selection of alcoholic beverages including beer and mimosas. By far my favorite item on their menu is their Swedish Pancakes. I don’t usually get pancakes but I make an exception for these thin, almost crepe like pancakes. The staff is friendly and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Recommended.

Be
Review №2

Service is excellent! Waiter remembers us, talks about his day and takes our drink orders, all while keeping a steady flow and a happy demeanor. Honestly its like watching an art form. The food is always so good and filling. It is hands down my fav breakfast food spot, even tho I get their lunch menu a lot. They get super busy but right now they have out and indoor so they sit you really fast.

Sa
Review №3

Bad food. Tastes like water. Bad customer service. The waiter didn’t even care that I didn’t like the food.

Am
Review №4

For cleanliness I will give a zero rating. Plates, mugs and cutlery were so dirty with dried up food on them. They had an eggy smell too.Food was below average with taste of low quality ingredients.Hopefully they work on these items and improve themselves.I really hope I don’t get food poisoning.Attaching an example of dried up food on their utensils.

Sa
Review №5

You get a lot of food for your money, easily going to take some home. Good food. And the service was fantastic. Will start going there regularly.

Ka
Review №6

Really nice place, havent been in years. Cobb salad is a feast, bacon was a bit overdone for my taste but Im picky about bacon.Very delicious, good service

We
Review №7

I went to this restaurant for the first time today and all I can say is AMAZING! The food, service and environment was outstanding. After going for my first time, I was shocked I have never been there before. Wonderful staff and great food! Highly recommend!

Wa
Review №8

Great old-time diner. Updated interior, many regular long-time customers. Quick service, good value, plenty large portions.

To
Review №9

Lots of space for outdoor dining with a tent and heaters. There was no wait when we went around noon-1pm on Valentines Day Sunday.Swedish pancakes are A+ and worth getting for any breakfast lover. Plenty of diner-esque options, although all the breakfast foods are the ones that sound the best, so I havent tried anything lunch or dinner related. Portions are rather large as well, so come hungry!

B.
Review №10

I meant to eat just one pancake but they were so good I ate them all!

Ba
Review №11

Taken out to breakfast by great friends. There were 6 of us. Great service,good food,large portions,fair price. What more can you ask for?

Ji
Review №12

Love the chain. Have been eating there forever. That being at least 65 years, different name but same family ownership. They give a good meal with a fair price. Very friendly.

Ta
Review №13

Good and quick service, tasty food. Great place to have brunch. Bathrooms are clean, nice waiters. Recommend this place.

Mu
Review №14

A great Place,the whole Staff is very friendly and always ready to help.

Pa
Review №15

Great service. If you like traditional American fare, you will be fine here. I prefer more spice and flavor and less fat, and I dont eat eggs, so this is not a good choice for me.

Al
Review №16

As a child I was brought here by my parents. Though the staffing and customer demographic has changed, the food has not! You will get a ton of food for the price and delicious Swedish pancakes.

Pa
Review №17

Holders probably has the best staff in the business. They are kind, attentive, and always show interest in their patrons days. My parents are regulars and usually by the time theyve sat down are already being brought their regular drink orders. Cant reccomend enough.

Al
Review №18

Went here for brunch with a few friends and the food was great. Service was good. We shared the biscuits and gravy among our group and would recommend. The crepes were recommended by my friend, who’s been there before, and she did not disappoint in her recommendation.

Vi
Review №19

It was a great experience. We had the nicest waitress and all the customers knew of her. She was the kindest waitresse. She made sure you were pleased with the food and went out of her way to please you. This at the one on Saratoga Sunnyvale rd. Didnt catch her name but she was older and so sweet. If the manger of this location reads this comment he/she needs to recognize her as the best cause she went above and beyond her job.. ty

St
Review №20

A great restaurant!

Cu
Review №21

The best breakfast diner Ive been to in quite a while. Some other reviews have compared Holders to Dennys and IHOP, but I wholeheartedly disagree. The food quality and level of service here were superb.I had the full stack of pancakes (3) and a side of hashbrowns covered in cheese. The hashbrowns were the perfect level of crunchiness and the pancakes were delicious! Our waitress was super attentive and ensured our drinks were filled and all needs met. Would absolutely recommend and plan to be back!

He
Review №22

This Restaurant is clean, very nice attention from servers. Only problem is if you have 30 min for lunch I don’t Recommended TO COME HERE food took over 25 min to be ready and restaurant was 38% at full capacity.

La
Review №23

Very good breakfasts at fair Silicon Valley prices. Atmoshere is clean but has that old diner feel.Very nice staff.

TF
Review №24

Family run restaurant serving good food, breakfast/Lunch. Im there just about every Sunday.

Co
Review №25

Gr8 Country Comfort Food. Also plenty variety in their menu! Service wz also Gr8 on a fully booked Sunday a.m.

D
Review №26

Great place to go for reakfast, lunch, and dinner...because it serves BREAKFAST all day long! We like the country fried steak, egg florentine, egg benedict, swedish pancakes, and the free hot chocolate refills.

Ri
Review №27

My experience here is limited to small group breakfast meetings of a professional society. Holders serves a reliably fine breakfast. Food is great, service efficient and fast.

An
Review №28

Love the food! Wish they were in the peninsula. Worth the drive though.

Li
Review №29

Loved the food!! My pancakes were fluffy and perfect, Coffee the best Peerless yum from Oakland, my egg souffle wonderful. The hamburgers were delicious. Great service and good price.

Em
Review №30

Big portion

To
Review №31

Ive been eating here for the past decade and Ive never had a bad experience here. The staff is super friendly and quick to help. The food is delicious (try the supreme omelet) and inexpensive. Best breakfast place Ive been to.

La
Review №32

Amazing place and the workers and employees are super nice and sweet and attend the customers very well. I recommend this breakfast 100% and it is very good. The pancakes are very very good and it is very good quality.

Pr
Review №33

Food is absolutely delicious and it’s really great that they open earlier than other places. We ordered the pancakes and the French toast and omelet. Great place to have early morning breakfast.

Ca
Review №34

I came here for a dinner with some family from out of town. The staff was all incredibly friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the portions were large.

ro
Review №35

Holders country in on de Anza blvd is the best restraints I have ever been to for total great service super great food great menu just like home cooked food big portions a must try for all to see for your self

Na
Review №36

Indoor dining is now available!!They have many tables taped so no one will be sitting next to another from a different party. So far only opens to party of 4 or less. If more then one will have to sit in outdoor covered dining area.Food is as good as before, servants all seemed to be very happy to see customers coming back.

Es
Review №37

Swedish pancakes make it! The brunch food is like normal brunch food - good but nothing out of the ordinary. But the Swedish pancakes are delicious raspberry? cream cheese on the side is great with it and it’s so unique and delicious. Would come again just for this side

Ah
Review №38

American dinner as seen in the movies :). Great breakfast and coffee. Excellent service. Clean and cozy. Prices are average. I believe the best breakfast you can have in this area with this price

Mu
Review №39

Great place for a Sunday brunch. Great service.

Ca
Review №40

I really like the Holder Restaurants, so I may be a little biased. The staff was really friendly, and the food is always really good.We ordered takeout, and I got the French Toast, with scrambled eggs and bacon, and they were great. I also got a Bloody Mary, and they gave me a whole piece of bacon, even though we were taking it to go. Amazing!

Fr
Review №41

I come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love the food and they serve breakfast all day. Excellent service.

an
Review №42

Fast service, good food. They had tables outside so we were well spaced between people. Could do better on the sanitizing part.

La
Review №43

Food is all ways great. Great service to.

Jo
Review №44

Omg love the food and best sunrise mimosas love it!

We
Review №45

Better be hungry when you visit this restaurant because they do not skimp on portion sizes. I ordered the bacon and avocado omelet and I could barely eat half of the food. It came with hashbrowns, which I wish were a bit more crispy but, thats ok, and you can choose toast or pancakes. Everything was delicious and you definitely get your moneys worth. We will most definitely be back.

Tr
Review №46

Great restaurant and friendly service. Food quality is pretty good. Highly recommand.

Ra
Review №47

We set at their out door sitting which had socially distanced tables. Had the usual breakfast stuff, food was delicious. The plates and cups were bit stained/ dirty .

Yu
Review №48

Authentic American diner. Salad, fries, burger and shake. A grand slam experience.

Yo
Review №49

Great breakfast. We had the best server...I dont know her name, but she was awesome. Food was delish.

Me
Review №50

Quaint little eatery where I absolutely recommend you eat dessert first (The carrot cake was a huge generous slab of deliciousness!). Got the Steak Salad cause sometimes I want a bunch of veggies with a few little pieces of meat on top for balance. And this is how most steak salads are. This one, however, was a pretty basic salad with a decent balsamic dressing and A HUGE FREAKIN RARE STEAK slathered on top. Lord, it was so tender I could cry. Maybe a little more rare than the medium rare I asked for, but eh. I couldnt finish it a lunch and it made for a great midnight snack.No bathroom visit but everything there was tidy, the servers were super attentive and nice, and the parking was ample.

Ke
Review №51

Decent American style breakfast. Decent quality rib eye sandwich and Reuben sandwich. Nothing too impressive but quality is good.

Sa
Review №52

I called this place and the woman who answered said we are not too busy. come on in!! so I did and am I glad! the portions are generous and the food delicious. the wait staff (men) are attentive and hard working. outdoor seating had heaters in the area. I was comfortable. please consider Holders. you will not be disappointed.

Ro
Review №53

Food was good, service was better.

Do
Review №54

Very fast and very tasty food. With the option of indoor or outdoor dining while keeping your social distance.

Ti
Review №55

Large menu good food.I had the Rib eye steak cooked perfectly.

Ke
Review №56

My favorite place for years to get some amazing breakfast plates. I can also satisfy my sweet tooth with their deliciously thin Swedish pancakes.

Dr
Review №57

Food was really good the service at First was a little choppy but he made it up at the end.

Cl
Review №58

First time trying this place and it delivers. The scrambles were delicious. We ordered the meat lovers no mushrooms and the Santa Cruz add bacon two side of pancakes and the order comes with hash browns. You pay more than you would Dennys or I hop but only by a few bucks and tastes homemade. It doesnt leave you feeling bloated. For me one breakfast plate is two meals, but my husband tears it up and finishes it. We tried the other location and got the chorizo burrito was huge and absolutely delicious as well. It tasted like mine or my moms chorizo.

Ra
Review №59

Good breakfast place. Kind staff and quick service. The waffles are super delicious. Not too pricey.

Ma
Review №60

Great food tasted even better than it smells and great portions and prices

je
Review №61

I love this place! I get the California egg white omelette! It is everything you need to start your morning right! The service is fast and they are pros!

j
Review №62

Mediocre food I was staying in a hotel and got hungry this place is pretty close to it so I ordered some food and it was okay just something like Dennys would have nothing special we ended up ordering a pizza later on that night cuz we are still starving sorry holders Country Inn

Ma
Review №63

The Cobb salad was great. The menu seemed small. Not sure if I got the wrong menu or they eliminated dinner. The salad was fresh. Coffee was awesome. Waitress was friendly a nd talkative. All health precautions are in place. Ate outside under a tent.

Jo
Review №64

Great california omelette. Coffee was pretty good too.

Da
Review №65

Awesome food great service and very affordable

Vi
Review №66

Food is old. My BLT had moldy lettuce on it and the bacon tasted like it was days old! Gross!

Ma
Review №67

Holders Country Inn is one of the best traditional coffee shops in the valley. Theyre legendary omelettes are more like a souffle than standard coffee shop fare, and the swedish pancakes are out of this world!I also appreciate the fact that ketchup at Holders is made from all natural ingredients -- no corn syrup or fructose.

Ku
Review №68

Excellent service and delicious food.

Ja
Review №69

Great spot on Dr Anza, service was fast and staff was nice, I can tell they specialize in breakfast as the sandwich wasnt too special but the omelette my SO got was stellar. Will visit again with a larger appetite too.

Al
Review №70

We love having our breakfast here.

Be
Review №71

Solid breakfast, good portions. Every part was goooood.

Na
Review №72

I wanted to like this place. But the two things I got: a chocolate shake and eggs benedict, just didnt taste very good :(

Ka
Review №73

We go for the traditional breakfasts and friendly service.

ca
Review №74

Always great service and great food!!

Pr
Review №75

Excellent food and service.

Er
Review №76

Offers outdoor dining and following covid protocols fairly well. I like the breakfast burrito and jack’s special.

Um
Review №77

Large servings with the most amazing omelette with fresh veggies. No regrets.

le
Review №78

Great breakfast place. They serve great breakfast and burgers.The chocolate shake is one of the best Ive had in a long time

Ch
Review №79

The food is solid and plentiful.

Sh
Review №80

They were very accommodating and had heaters to keep people warm.As it was a cold and windy day.

Th
Review №81

Excellent breakfast selection—eggs benedict, fluffy pancakes, savory egg scrambles, and crispy hash browns.

Cr
Review №82

I love the omelettes here but the service is extremely hit or miss. Last time I was here we asked for maple syrup 6 times, as the waitress kept forgetting, she didnt bring out our toast until we were done with our meal, and didnt bring out my friends tortillas ever. Our waters and coffees werent refilled until we were leaving either, but this just seemed to be happening to us, as the people in front and behind got their syrup and refills. This isnt the first time Ive had bad service here but this time it was comically bad. I have never tipped below 15% other than 1 time in college, country inn broke the streak. It was THAT bad.

Ta
Review №83

I would totally recommend this place for breakfast. Its affordable, clean and family oriented. The staff are nice and food is great.

Ch
Review №84

Amazing place with friendly staff and delicious food. Love coming here with my sister for breakfast.

N
Review №85

Pancake was fantastic! Definitely a must try here. Carrot cake taste just like my mom’s. Love it!

ke
Review №86

Always great food AND service. The wife and I come here a lot and I cannot think of a time we were disappointed.

Ad
Review №87

The Omelette was dry and the bacon was over cooked, Way too busy today, Hostess was stressed out

Ki
Review №88

This was one of my last meals with my old tummy. Delicious

Di
Review №89

They did a great job of providing outdoor dining service recently. Masks, safety distance, as well as cleaning up the table. Of course, the food is great as before the pandemic. So is the service!

Li
Review №90

Great food, large portions, quick service.

Jo
Review №91

Both service and food are good. Attentive crew, breakfast basics like omelette and pancakes very well executed. Cant wait to go back!!

Ba
Review №92

Love it! Had egg benedict and omelet souffle. Very delicious and comes with large proportion

Jo
Review №93

This breakfast was our first dining out experience since the Shelter in Place. All protective measures against Covid 19 appeared to be in place (we felt safe) and everything was very clean and well maintained around the outdoor eating area. The service and food were great. It was nice to finally go out for a meal! We will be back.

Ka
Review №94

The customer service was fantastic! We went for brunch and my coffee cup was never empty. I would also recommend bottomless mimosas over regular mimosas if you intend to drink more than 1 glass. The price for 1 glass is $9 but the price for bottomless is $14.

Pa
Review №95

Great outdoor dining. Food is top notch. The customer service is above and beyond expectations. Every safety precaution is taken to provide a safe eating environment.

Gu
Review №96

Have been coming here for breakfast for years. Food quality is always great, as is the service. Dont have to wait for coffee refills or anything else! Prices are reasonable for the selections, and the place is always very busy! Plenty of parking, no hassles there, either. Highly recommend!

Na
Review №97

Holders has been a favorite breakfast spot for so many years, and I cant even remember the first time we went there. We moved to East San Jose a few years ago and havent been able to visit, but when we had some time to kill today, we stopped by for a fix.The food is still as comforting as I remember - the Swedish pancakes are always perfect, their gravy is thick and full of sausage, and the servers are always so lovely. Today we were fortunate to have Peggy as our waitress, and I cannot praise her enough. She was so warm and welcoming to us - to everyone, and very attentive. People like Peggy make a good business great - I hope Holders realizes what a gem they have on their hands!

Ka
Review №98

Ive been here twice. Both times the food was great. The first time service was amazing. The second time the waiter was a politely rude. Other than that its amazing. If it wasnt for the rudeness Id give this place five stars. Worth the money spent.

Be
Review №99

Great food at moderate prices!

Ne
Review №100

Staff is friendly and quick, definitely a rarity in todays day and age,The Food is phenomenal, specializing in an amazing All Day Breakfast menu as well as Lunch and Dinner classics.Definitely a welcoming environment that I would recommend for anyonePS. On The breakfast entrees, Get the Swedish pancakes and country potatoes to turn every dish to an 11

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  • Address:998 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, United States
  • Site:http://holderscountryinndeanza.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-244-2798
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • Bakery
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Dessert shop
  • Diner
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Wine bar
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–9pm
  • Tuesday:7am–9pm
  • Wednesday:7am–9pm
  • Thursday:7am–9pm
  • Friday:7am–9pm
  • Saturday:7am–9pm
  • Sunday:7am–9pm
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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