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Weekly Deals
Monday: Free Milkshake
Every Monday
Buy any burger and get a milkshake on us. Dine in only.
Tuesday: Kids Eat Free
Every Tuesday
Bring the whole family: kids eat free every Tuesday. Dine in only.
Big flavors, honest prices
City Diner is San Jose's family-owned comfort food spot — big portions, real recipes, and that retro 50s feeling you can't find just anywhere.
Family-owned
Family-owned from the start, built on honest American cooking. Checkerboard floors, movie memorabilia, and a menu that feels like home.
Breakfast all day, every day
Eggs your way, biscuits and gravy, pancakes stacked high — we serve breakfast from open to close, no exceptions.
Something for everyone
Reservations
We are happy to accept reservations through our website, to get started, click the link below.
Catering
Let us cater your next event. Click below to get started.
City Diner Rewards
Join our rewards program, earn points every time you order online and redeem your points for free food!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Chicken Tenders, Root Beer Float, Soup and Salad, Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream, Eggs, Rice Bowl, Tuna Melt, Fries, Hot Chocolate, Burritos, Grilled Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Fajitas, Avocado Toast, Milkshake, Pasta, Dessert, Fried Chicken, Eggs Benedict, Corn Dog, Chicken Bowl, Tostada Salad, Tacos, Wings, Prime Rib, Menudo, Fajitas, Nachos, Soup, Chef Salad, Cheesecake, Chicken Wings, Cobb Salad, French Fries, Chicken Sandwich, Salmon Bowl, Chicken Strips, Apple Pie, Tostadas, Sausage, BBQ, Iced Coffee, Breakfast, Chili, Fried Shrimp, Caesar Salad, Quesadilla, Crepes, Onion Rings, Pie, Chilaquiles, Hash Browns, Fish Tacos, Country Fried Steak, Salads, Breakfast Burrito, French Toast, Oatmeal, Carrot Cake, Chicken Salad, Churros, Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp, Omelette, Burgers, Mexican Food, Biscuits, Huevos Rancheros, Enchiladas, Toast, Potato Salad, Pancakes, Monte Cristo, Coffee, and Quesadillas
Where are you located?
We are located in San Jose, CA at 2951 Monterey Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Lick, Seven Trees, San Jose, Alamitos, Communications Hill, West Evergreen, Edenvale / Seven Trees, Meadows, Campbell, Cambrian Park, Parkview / Vista Park, Fruitdale, Edenvale / Great Oaks, Spartan Keys / Monterey Corridor, Branham / Pearl, Alum Rock, Guadalupe / Washington, Tully King, Kennedy Santee, and Hayes / Tradewinds.
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