City Diner is HELLA BOMB!! I just had their Breakfast Combo with over-hard eggs & pancakes with country potatoes, bacon, and good sausage. The pancakes were fluffy and went down easy, and everything else on my two plates of food tasted great. I've paid more for less in both quantity and quality when it comes to breakfast food, a favorite of mine, and City Diner definitely comes through. They have great hours, selection, and prices, so head on down to City Diner @ Monterey HWY & Lewis Rd. in San Jose.
'The City Diner'If you want a little bit of a taste of the 'San Francisco Cliff House,' with pictures of celebs that adorn the walls of a pleasant stop in South San Jose, on Monterey Rd. & Lewis, then look no farther . . . You'll get it all and more, at this fine and very clean little restaurantthat will be sure to take you back to the B-Boppin 50's & 60's.A wide variety of meals to choosefrom, and tasty too, you might want tocome a bit earlier then planned, as the menu has that much to offer, and, there may be a little more confusionthan you bargained for when trying to make your final selection.Get a 14 ounce Rib Eye Steak, and all the trimmings, for just $28, or, an old fashion workhorse of a meal - fish & chips, for $15.50 There is also a varied selection of salads to choose from, from Chinese to Classic Caesar.They also serve wine, beer, and Champaign.If you start early in the morning,you can get the combination, 3-item breakfast for $8.50 - served between 8 & 11am.Or, if snacking, like I do often, you can get something quick and simple, like a good cup of coffee; a baked potato / served after 4pm./ and, finished off with a banana split, that will likely have you wanting to photograph it, just before entering it into wholesome consumption.And, now to receive your added bonus, of a wide array of creamy milk shakes - 66 no less - just to make sure that sweet tooth never gets left out. Why 66? It is in commemoration of highway Route 66 (from Los Angeles to Chicago, and the 66 towns along the way), and the TV series - 'Route 66' (staring George Maharis and Martin Milner), of which episodes I credit in building for me, strength of character. Pick the 'Vinita' (no. 43), a banana coconut deluxe, or, 'The Williamson' (no. 51). a Butterscotch Oreo, or, check this popular favorite out . . . Hold on. . 'The Lexington' (no. 55). The Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana shake'!!! How tantalizing does it get! You'll find it all here and more, in a warm and cozy atmosphere.'The City Diner,' also provides two TVs, to either keep up with the news, as you might sit at the soda fountain counter, or, just to relax in the cushiony booths to see how your favorite sport channel might be doing on TV.Even as you walk down the hallto the ultra clean restroom, there will be pictures to test your movie-going past.So, here is your eating experience, all to be enjoyed, as you're accompanied by a nostalgic background of pleasant music, that just might be worth a few more minutes of hang-out time, when all is said and done.'The City Diner,' is open 7 daysa week, starting at 8am., however, on Mon., it closes at 3:00pm. All the rest of the days, it will be open till 9pm., except for Sun., when it closes an hour earlier (at 8pm.).And is located at 2951 Monterey Rd., in a little plaza (across from 'A-1 Storage,' and 'United Rental,' and, next door to 'Tina's 'Beauty & Beyond,' shop' (a true artist), in transforming your appearance, if so desired.There will be pleasant hostessesto greet you, so, don't miss out on a wonderful eating experience!'The City Diner'Review by Doug ObujenDoug Obujen writesmovie and restaurantreviews, to help keepthe public better informed.
'The City Diner' If you want a little bit of a taste of the 'San Francisco Cliff House,' with pictures of celebs that adorn the walls of a pleasant stop in South San Jose, on Monterey Rd. & Lewis, then look no farther . . . You'll get it all and more, at this fine and very clean little restaurant that will be sure to take you back to the B-Boppin 50's & 60's. A wide variety of meals to choose from, and tasty too, you might want to come a bit earlier then planned, as the menu has that much to offer, and, there may be a little more confusion than you bargained for when trying to make your final selection. Get a 14 ounce Rib Eye Steak, and all the trimmings, for just $28, or, an old fashion workhorse of a meal - fish & chips, for $15.50 There is also a varied selection of salads to choose from, from Chinese to Classic Caesar. They also serve wine, beer, and Champaign. If you start early in the morning, you can get the combination, 3-item breakfast for $8.50 - served between 8 & 11am. Or, if snacking, like I do often, you can get something quick and simple, like a good cup of coffee; a baked potato / served after 4pm./ and, finished off with a banana split, that will likely have you wanting to photograph it, just before entering it into wholesome consumption. And, now to receive your added bonus, of a wide array of creamy milk shakes - 66 no less - just to make sure that sweet tooth never gets left out. Why 66? It is in commemoration of highway Route 66 (from Los Angeles to Chicago, and the 66 towns along the way), and the TV series - 'Route 66' (staring George Maharis and Martin Milner), of which episodes I credit in building for me, strength of character. Pick the 'Vinita' (no. 43), a banana coconut deluxe, or, 'The Williamson' (no. 51). a Butterscotch Oreo, or, check this popular favorite out . . . Hold on. . 'The Lexington' (no. 55). The Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana shake'!!! How tantalizing does it get! You'll find it all here and more, in a warm and cozy atmosphere. 'The City Diner,' also provides two TVs, to either keep up with the news, as you might sit at the soda fountain counter, or, just to relax in the cushiony booths to see how your favorite sport channel might be doing on TV. Even as you walk down the hall to the ultra clean restroom, there will be pictures to test your movie-going past. So, here is your eating experience, all to be enjoyed, as you're accompanied by a nostalgic background of pleasant music, that just might be worth a few more minutes of hang-out time, when all is said and done. 'The City Diner,' is open 7 days a week, starting at 8am., however, on Mon., it closes at 3:00pm. All the rest of the days, it will be open till 9pm., except for Sun., when it closes an hour earlier (at 8pm.). And is located at 2951 Monterey Rd., in a little plaza (across from 'A-1 Storage,' and 'United Rental,' and, next door to 'Tina's 'Beauty & Beyond,' shop' (a true artist), in transforming your appearance, if so desired. There will be pleasant hostesses to greet you, so, don't miss out on a wonderful eating experience! 'The City Diner' Review by Doug Obujen Doug Obujen writes movie and restaurant reviews, to help keep the public better informed.
'The City Diner' If you want a little bit of a taste of the 'San Francisco Cliff House,' with pictures of celebs that adorn the walls of a pleasant stop in South San Jose, on Monterey Rd. & Lewis, then look no farther . . . You'll get it all and more, at this fine and very clean little restaurant that will be sure to take you back to the B-Boppin 50's & 60's. A wide variety of meals to choose from, and tasty too, you might want to come a bit earlier then planned, as the menu has that much to offer, and, there may be a little more confusion than you bargained for when trying to make your final selection. Get a 14 ounce Rib Eye Steak, and all the trimmings, for just $28, or, an old fashion workhorse of a meal - fish & chips, for $15.50 There is also a varied selection of salads to choose from, from Chinese to Classic Caesar. They also serve wine, beer, and Champaign. If you start early in the morning, you can get the combination, 3-item breakfast for $8.50 - served between 8 & 11am. Or, if snacking, like I do often, you can get something quick and simple, like a good cup of coffee; a baked potato / served after 4pm./ and, finished off with a banana split, that will likely have you wanting to photograph it, just before entering it into wholesome consumption. And, now to receive your added bonus, of a wide array of creamy milk shakes - 66 no less - just to make sure that sweet tooth never gets left out. Why 66? It is in commemoration of highway Route 66 (from Los Angeles to Chicago, and the 66 towns along the way), and the TV series - 'Route 66' (staring George Maharis and Martin Milner), of which episodes I credit in building for me, strength of character. Pick the 'Vinita' (no. 43), a banana coconut deluxe, or, 'The Williamson' (no. 51). a Butterscotch Oreo, or, check this popular favorite out . . . Hold on. . 'The Lexington' (no. 55). The Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana shake'!!! How tantalizing does it get! You'll find it all here and more, in a warm and cozy atmosphere. 'The City Diner,' also provides two TVs, to either keep up with the news, as you might sit at the soda fountain counter, or, just to relax in the cushiony booths to see how your favorite sport channel might be doing on TV. Even as you walk down the hall to the ultra clean restroom, there will be pictures to test your movie-going past. So, here is your eating experience, all to be enjoyed, as you're accompanied by a nostalgic background of pleasant music, that just might be worth a few more minutes of hang-out time, when all is said and done. 'The City Diner,' is open 7 days a week, starting at 8am., however, on Mon., it closes at 3:00pm. All the rest of the days, it will be open till 9pm., except for Sun., when it closes an hour earlier (at 8pm.). And is located at 2951 Monterey Rd., in a little plaza (across from 'A-1 Storage,' and 'United Rental,' and, next door to 'Tina's 'Beauty & Beyond,' shop' (a true artist), in transforming your appearance, if so desired. There will be pleasant hostesses to greet you, so, don't miss out on a wonderful eating experience! 'The City Diner' Review by Doug Obujen Doug Obujen writes movie and restaurant reviews, to help keep the public better informed.
Great food and Awesome Staff
Friendly service and good food. Kool deco. Tons of OMG Milk Shakes too!! ??
First visit in over 10 years. I remember going when it first opened and wasn't impressed then and nothing has changed.Well, maybe the service personnel is better. The food not so much.I would put the City Diner in the same category as IHOP and Denny's but way more expensive.
Great food and environment.
friendly staff fast service food was good
Easy to find friendly staff quick service. Clean in side. Menu is small. Look for.the 3 for 9 breakfast. Fair prices.