Welcome to Plaza Cafe
Plaza Cafe in Pleasant Hill, CA, serves up delicious breakfast and brunch options with a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Known for their expertly made Eggs Benedict and flavorful vegetarian omelettes, Plaza Cafe has been a staple in the community for over 15 years. Customers rave about the quick and friendly service, as well as the diverse menu offerings that cater to both meat-eaters and vegans. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, Plaza Cafe provides a convenient and satisfying dining experience for all. Don't miss out on their famous linguiça and cheese omelette or the classic Eggs Florentine - a true gem in the heart of Pleasant Hill.
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1912 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill, CA 945231912 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Hotline: (925) 827-2811
Welcome to Plaza Cafe, an inviting gem located at 1912 Contra Costa Blvd in Pleasant Hill, CA. This unassuming eatery captures the essence of a beloved neighborhood diner, with a focus on breakfast and brunch offerings that cater to every taste. Whether you’re craving a hearty burger, a delicious sandwich, or classic breakfast fare, Plaza Cafe has it covered.
The ambiance strikes a tasteful balance between cozy and classic, adorned with nostalgic black-and-white photos. It’s the kind of place that draws you in, encouraging leisurely meals that can be savored with family and friends. Many patrons, including long-time regulars, attest to the 'cordial and quick service' that makes every visit memorable.
One of the standout features of Plaza Cafe is its remarkable Eggs Benedict selection. With options like the Florentine Benedict, paired perfectly with Canadian bacon and spinach, or the fresh California Benedict, featuring bacon, avocado, and tomato, it’s a dish that has garnered rave reviews for its just-right blend of flavors and textures. For those who prefer a plant-based option, the Vegetarian Benedict comes laden with delicious avocado, mushroom, and tomato—a delightful choice that doesn’t skimp on taste.
But the greatness of Plaza Cafe doesn’t stop there. Their omelets are described as sizable and packed with filling, including options like the José's Scramble, which combines chicken apple sausage, jack cheese, spinach, and mushrooms. Diners cherish the generous portions that leave you fully satisfied without feeling overly indulgent. Even non-visual highlights like the warm berries served alongside the French toast show the care that goes into each dish.
Despite its popularity leading to a bustling atmosphere—especially on weekends—it’s clear why people flock to Plaza Cafe. The café has established itself as a staple in the community, drawing in visitors with its charm. Here, your meal is not just about sustenance; it’s about being a part of a tradition, a community, and relishing the comfort of simple yet flavorful meals prepared with love.
So whether you’re a local or just passing through, Plaza Cafe promises a taste of familiarity amidst the bustling culinary scene of Pleasant Hill. Come for the food, stay for the experience—because at Plaza Cafe, every breakfast or brunch is made to be cherished.
Good place for breakfast or lunch. Cordial & quick service. Never a bad breakfast here!
It's a great place for a filling breakfast. My favorite is the linguiça and cheese omelette. Which I special order.
I have visited here with someone like family for over 15+ years. Breakfast Eggs Benedict is a memorable dish. The vegetarian omelette has tasty mushrooms and lots of egg and great sourdough toast with orange marmalade jam on top The waitresses are experts and better service here for the price. It's a fantastic breakfast and great way to go with someone special. The ambiance is comfortable and offers privacy despite seated arrangements near each person. Stylish and classy corner breakfast shop for convenience. I love the old city's black and white photos on the walls.
Went for a later breakfast over the weekend. About 10:30 AM and the place was substantially busy. There was only 2 free tables, both by doors, which to me is unenjoyable, especially when the weather is brisk and they leave the doors open. This place is super tiny and they cram a lot of tables into the space. Long staple to the pleasant hill community, I can see why they get good business as they've been around forever and the food is surprisenly tasty so must be a lot of regulars. The food is very standard diner fare; Nothing extravagant or unusual....The decor, blah. All the tables and chairs are old and too tightly together....dirty windows and mirrors along the wall with the kitchen.....which is basically open to the dining area. We opted for French toast with berries. This comes with WARM berries which was an amazing touch, some marcepone and syrup. Only 2 pieces and it's plated flat so nothing eye catching. Comes with a side of 2 pieces of bacon, does not come with eggs. We also got an omelets which was HUGE, comes with hashbrowns and toast. Nothing spectacular about the omelets. All the toppings are inside, not even cheese on the outside for presentation, but it was filled with a good amount of filling. Also got a waffle.....which the waffle was very very thing. This is not a Belgian waffle like you expect from most breakfast joints. While the food is not visually amazing, the taste is there to back it up. 4 stars for food and service (the 2 maybe 3 person small staff on floor was swamped), 3 stars for seating as I do wish there was a few less tables even if that meant a wait to be seated. Not sure if I will ever personally go back....but it worked for today.
Came here today and found them very busy after the 4th of July parade. Nonetheless, their service was pleasant and efficient. We sat on their patio and ordered brunch. Although there was a slight wait, we were still in and out in an hour. Their food is always delicious. Definitely not disappointed in our choice to come, even on a holiday.
I have eaten here before but I can't believe I forgot to do a review of this place. I was going for lunch today with a friend and I knew I wanted to order a Benedict. Florentine is my favorite, so I am happy they had this on the menu. The service was pretty attentive and it felt like a "ma and pa" feeling behind it. Eggs Florentine: The key to a Benedict to me are both the poached eggs and the Hollandaise sauce. This place hit both for me. The eggs were poached correctly and when broken, it did spill all over the English muffin, spinach and Canadian bacon. The sauce itself was superb and flavorful, perfect for me. The hash browns were alright, though could be a bit crispier. Overall though, I really enjoyed this meal and look forward to coming back again.