California Summer Break Breakfasts

A couple of times a year, I make a 2 to 3 week visit to see family in Fremont, California, across the bay from San Francisco.

One of the major highlights of my California trip is to enjoy breakfasts at cafes, diners and restaurants that offer selections not usually found in Hawai’i.

You can get Tex-Mex, ethnic omelets (e.g. Greek, Italian, other European), “California” omelets, various versions of “homemade” hash, and lots and lots of different Benedicts any day of the week.

Unfortunately, one of my favorites (Wake Up America) closed since my last visit in November 2018. It happens. And, I just learned that the owners of Mil’s Diner (Milpitas) will be retiring at the end of the year. Since I’ve started visiting Fremont, about a half-dozen that I often frequented are no longer in operation.

Be that as it may, every now and then I discover a new one.

Here we go, my most recent mouth-watering, drool-inducing California breakfasts (in Fremont, unless otherwise noted):

Bill’s Cafe

California Benedict (bacon, avocado, tomatoes,
green peppers)

Black Bear Diner

Prime Rib Scramble Special (red and green bell peppers,
purple onions, Monterey Jack cheese)

Cabrillo Park Cafe

Carnitas Omelet with Tortillas, plus side of fruit

Classic 50’s Diner

Huevos Rancheros with potatoes and chili beans

Country Way, The

Eggs Benedict Special with Avocado

Denny's Mission Boulevard

Supreme Sizzlin’ Skillet (eggs, sausage, spinach, bell peppers,
onions, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, red-skinned potatoes,
cheddar cheese)

Dina’s Family Restaurant

Greek Omelet (bell peppers, onions, tomato, olives,
oregano, garlic, feta cheese)

iHOP, Milpitas

Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Pancakes (peaches),
plus side of 4 link sausages

Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, Newark

Elena’s Omelette (spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions,
tomato, feta cheese), plus side of sausages

Spinach Artichoke Benedict

Mil’s Diner, Milpitas

Country Fried Steak and Eggs

Panera Bread

Ham, Over-Easy Egg, Cheese & Roasted Tomato
Breakfast Sandwich, plus bear claw (missing two toes)

Scrambl’z Almaden, San Jose

Sicilian Frittata Special (pepperoni, spinach, bell peppers,
marinara sauce, shaved parmesan), side of grits