Uncle John's Pancake House

1205 The Alameda, San Jose - 95126
94 reviews
Breakfast
(408) 899-4071

My new favorite breakfast place! Service is wonderful, even though they were so very busy we were taken care of. The country gravy was the perfect mix of creamy and savory. Went great on the chicken fried steak. Not pictured but I got a Bloody Mary and added a slice of bacon; it's my jam; Also must try the blueberry batter pancakes with blueberry Danish topping, doesn't even need syrup.

Friendly service. Nice location. Great outside seating. Food very good however a bit standard fare. Admittedly haven't visited enough to give it a more accurate take. Caveat is parking although plenty if you look for street parking. Also there are parking in the back. Totally worth it for a quick bite. Plan on visiting it more often.

Food was 5/5, was seated inside right away on a Saturday morning. There was a wait to sit outside but I was too hungry. Wait staff seemed a bit bothered in general, not overly friendly, but the food is worth it. Got the broccoli feta omelette special and pancakes with chocolate on top. YUM

Excellent food, excellent service!The pancakes were the best I've had in years, the chicken fried steak was flavorful without being overly salty, and the coffee was unpretentious and fresh.The staff is hustling, and the turnaround from sitting to ordering to serving was way shorter than I expected.My wife wanted some modifications to a menu item...which they were able to accommodate with a smile. Everybody enjoyed their meals and the portions were very, very generous. We'll be enjoying leftovers tomorrow for sure.Service is A+Food is A+Seating was a firm B for a fat guy, but the beautiful people should be comfortable.

BATHROOM : 4/5SERVICE: 5/5PRICE: 4/5FOOD: 4/5CLEANLINESS : 5/5This is a great breakfast spot and even better if you want to eat outdoors. The outdoor seating is one of the best I've been to. Perfectly spaced tables, shade cover and even heat lamps. Plenty of staff to take your order or help. The bread they use is like candy. You can't get enough of it. The restroom was mostly clean for being so busy. There was stocked paper towels and plenty of toilet paper. No nasty water stains on the sink or on the floor. This is a place worth your time and money.

The Cuban Egg Benedict was excellent. It has spicy but not too spicy - the seasonings enhanced the Egg Benedict tastes in a unique flavor. Recommend to try. There’s a good individual menu for the cocktails and mimosas too.

Being from Tennessee, I was a little reluctant to try the country fried steak. BEST COUNTRY FRIED STEAK OF MY LIFE!!!! The steak was perfectly crispy with a delicious and flavorful gravy on top. The hash browns, this place knows how to cook them. So crispy! On top of that, the special February menu included some Blueberry Danish Pancakes that I had to try. These are by far, the best pancakes to exist on the planet. How are they so good?! I’ll definitely be back, maybe tomorrow. Thanks for the stellar experience!

They always have great service, the food is delicious and they have a good variety of food as well.

First time here but perfect experience with an outdoor breakfast

Went for Sunday’s brunch I suggest you to book via Yelp otherwise you will have to wait for a long list. Food was very good , well cooked and with delicious flavors. Dogs are welcome in their terraza if you are bringing your dog be aware that they don’t have balls for dog’s water. If management reads this my only suggestion is regarding the restroom was dirty.