Garlic City Cafe: A Culinary Gem in Gilroy, CA

Followed a garlic truck into town and wasn’t disappointed. The garlic chicken sandwich came on delicious flakey French bread and the garlic cream soup was AMAZING. The garlic was so fragrant. The soup before the sandwich made me wish for a smidgen of salt on the chicken. My husband had the garlic burger which came fully loaded!!! The Gorgonzola mayo is funky but yummy. Garlic fries were lack luster and needed salt since they were just frozen crinkle fries with with delicious crumbled garlic n dry parm. Lots of lighter more Mediterranean options. Atmosphere was definitely old time Greek/tuscan diner. Price was appropriate for atmosphere but the food was worth more.

Avg atmosphere, no music or anything and it’s kind of condensed into a wide halfway. Food is good, it’s definitely garlic themed and we really liked it. That said, food is pretty heavy on the greasy grill style. And the fry portions are not large. Service is nice, they’re just under-staffed. We went during late lunch and the hostess/owner was the only person running about 5-7 tables (20 people)

This place is absolutely fantastic! The best breakfast you can get besides my wife’s homemade breakfast. I love bringing my wife here. She absolutely adores it, and I get extra points for it. Happy wife, happy life!

Amazing breakfast! The roasted garlic was especially delicious. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Will go back there again & again to try everything on the menu. ¡Gracias!

Don't let the prices deter you, this is an amazing restaurant. The menu is confusing, but their dinner entrees include a soup or salad as well as toast. (Kinda disappointed it wasn't garlic bread). The pasta is great and very fancy, and the sauces taste freshly made. The portion sizes are huge and you could definitely share one. Try the garlic vanilla ice cream for dessert (; Very Unique

A variety of foods from soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. They have outdoor dining which is pet friendly. Very reasonable prices for their dishes. Located in the heart of gilroy off the Main Street. Had the garlic soup, chicken breast for my dog, and mushroom chicken sandwich which comes with a side. Everything was bursting with flavor and the service was fantastic. Love coming here when I pass through town.

This was a great choice for a sit down, local place with awesome homemade dishes. El Paso burger with garlic fries: 10/10 Garlic chicken sandwich with potato salad: 10/10 Kids had grilled cheese and fruit. Staff was so friendly and genuine. I noticed their slowly braised beef resting and I had to fight myself to avoid ordering more

Food was great! Service was good. Seems to be family owned and operated. Not really welcoming/inviting, but not rude at all. Just kinda matter of fact. Again the food was really good, give it a try, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Update December 2023: California Omelet and Joe's Scramble were both delicious. Denver Omelet was very good as well, to go on that one. Past visit I tried the Corned Beef and Hash with Eggs. It was okay but not really to my liking. Castroville Own Omelet was fantastic. I really liked the California Turkey Club Sandwich a lot. El Paso Cheeseburger is outstanding. A lot to like here for sure.