Southern Kitchen Los Gatos

This iconic Los Gatos coffee shop has been serving classic American fare for nearly 30 years. Now owned by a former employee, the food seems as good — if not better — than ever. The extensive breakfast menu has all the classics (eggs, omelettes, French toast, pancakes, etc.) plus several Southern style specialty items (chicken fried waffles, shrimp and grits). Ditto for lunch, which includes everything from sandwiches and burgers to salads and fried chicken. They also serve weekend brunch but they’re not open for dinner. I met three friends for breakfast and we were lucky enough to grab one of the few outdoor tables for four. Unfortunately, it was on the narrow sidewalk instead of the new “parklet” out front so it felt a bit cramped, especially when people were walking by or gathering at the door. My Belgian waffle was cooked just right. When topped with a generous cup of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple (included) and a bit of syrup, it tasted great. I wish I’d told them

If you want a real Southern breakfast experience, with great service, then this is the place to go! It's not huge so it can get busy at weekends, prepare to queue. But it's worth it! The menu is massive, with everything you could think of ordering, plus lots of unusual dishes (check out the fried chicken waffles). The portion size is huge, and the food was delicious. Add unlimited coffee top ups, fresh juice, mimosas, and hot sauces, and you have one fab cafe.

Great food. Service was quick all the food was delicious, served hot and quick. The chicken & waffles was great, the Los Gatos "Lu" was even better (homemade biscuits, fried chicken & country gravy). We will definitely be coming back to try out some more.