Any insider tips for Tri Valley Bistro?

Request patio tables toward the back for quieter conversation.

What should I order at Tri Valley Bistro?

Ribeye, chopped apple salad, fish tacos

When should I visit Tri Valley Bistro?

Tue–Fri 11:30am–12:30pm or early dinner 5–6pm

Who should go to Tri Valley Bistro?

Client lunches and families wanting a step up

Any insider tips for Jim's Country Style Restaurant?

Lines move fastest at the counter; split plates are generous.

What should I order at Jim's Country Style Restaurant?

Chicken fried steak, biscuits & gravy, country omelet

When should I visit Jim's Country Style Restaurant?

Arrive before 9am on weekends to skip waits

Who should go to Jim's Country Style Restaurant?

Early-rising families and big appetites

Any insider tips for Vic’s All Star Kitchen?

Ask for Main Street-side seating to keep strollers at the edge.

When should I visit Vic’s All Star Kitchen?

Weekdays by 9:30am; weekends before 9am

Who should go to Vic’s All Star Kitchen?

Parents and kids before or after downtown activities

Any insider tips for Toast Cafe and Grill?

Ask for a shaded patio table on hotter days.

When should I visit Toast Cafe and Grill?

Weekdays 9–11am for no-wait patio seating

Best Brunch Restaurants in Pleasanton (94566)

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Notable Picks

#1 Tri Valley Bistro

8.4

$$ Main Street District

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Business Lunch Power Players Outdoor Dining Oasis Group Dining Gatherings

Owner-led American bistro where lunch moves efficiently and dinner brings polished versions of classics—from ribeye to salads and fish tacos. Sidewalk patio seating keeps it workable for families while feeling grown-up.

Must-Try Dishes: Prime Cut Ribeye (Lunch/Dinner), Chopped Apple Salad, Fish Tacos

What makes it special: Polished takes on American staples with efficient pacing downtown.

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#2 Jim's Country Style Restaurant

8.0

$$$ Sunol Blvd Corridor

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Brunch Bliss Spots Comfort Food Classics

Pleasanton favorite since the ’90s serving country-style breakfasts, big plates, and kid-friendly combos from early morning through mid-afternoon. Portions and prices make it a go-to for family weekend breakfasts.

Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Country Omelet

What makes it special: Long-running country-breakfast house with generous portions and fair pricing.

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Worthy Picks

#3 Vic’s All Star Kitchen

7.9

$$ Main Street District

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Brunch Bliss Spots Comfort Food Classics

Main Street breakfast-and-lunch standby turning out fluffy pancakes, omelets, and classic diner plates with brisk, friendly service. It’s a dependable meet-up spot before sports or errands.

Must-Try Dishes: Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Patty Melt

What makes it special: Downtown institution for hearty American breakfasts and quick lunches.

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#4 Toast Cafe and Grill

7.7

$$ Bernal Ave Corridor

Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Brunch Bliss Spots Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance

Bright breakfast-and-lunch cafe with outdoor seating in the Bernal corridor. Expect big portions, quick pacing, and crowd-pleasing plates with a California tilt.

Must-Try Dishes: Avocado toast, Breakfast burrito, Mimosa flight

What makes it special: Wallet-friendly brunch plates with sunny patio tables.

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