Happy Easter 2024!

Below is an AI-generated image of "Easter in Downtown San Jose" using DALL-E 3. I like the floating eggs, not a bad idea.

Easter Brunch in Downtown San Jose 🐣🥂

As usual, the San Jose Downtown Association has a list of all the great brunch options in Downtown San Jose for Easter weekend. They also have a brief history of brunch in America.

I'll call out Rollati specifically since they have a special Easter Menu with a Cocoa Pappardelle (lamb ragu, pistachio, and mint gremolata) and Italian Easter Bread pictured below. However, you can't go wrong with any of the restaurants below. I've been to all but one.

For your convenience, here is the entire DTSJ brunch list with links to the restaurant in the title:

Rollati

Brunch at Rollati is best enjoyed with a group of friends, so you can order the Aperol Spritz Tower for four, which is their featured Brunch Cocktail.  Brunch entrees include Italian Toast (Sweet Batard, Nutella, Maple Syrup) and Buttermilk Pancakes with Huckleberry, plus the entire lunch menu.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun. 11am to 3pm.

The FAB

The FAB brunch menu includes Egg Machaca, Pozole, and their hearty loaded dirty fries, served “breakfast-style” with a soft over-easy egg.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun. 11am to 3pm.

The Club on Post

The brunch menu at The Club includes Berry Waffles, Chilaquiles, Crab Cake Benedict, or a Club Burger, served brunch-style, with an egg on top of the Wagyu patty.  There’s a full bar and specialty cocktails, but the Fever Tree Sparking Sicilian Lemonade is worth a try.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun 11am to 3pm.

SP2 Communal Bar  & Restaurant

The Sourdough Machi Waffle, Tri-Tip Hash, Smoked Salmon Scramble (to name just a few) pair perfectly with imaginative cocktails that include an Elderflower Spritz, Passionfruit Bellini, and a drink called Corpse Reviver No. 2.  SP2 also has a preset Brunch menu that allows you to choose an entree, side and a salad for the fixed price of $45.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun. 11am to 2pm.

The Farmer’s Union

The Chuy’s Michelada at Farmer’s Union is practically a meal, but you will want to try the Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs or the Huevos Motulenos with turkey, peas, cojita cheese, and friend plantain.  Brunch served Sun.11am to 3pm.

Mama Kin

Brunch at Mama Kin includes the usual brunch staples, along with Cajun Creole specialties of the house, but it’s mostly about the vibe.  On Saturday, the R&B Brunch and Day Party, features R&B tunes from the 80s to the 2000s.  Sunday is the Boom Box Brunch and Day Party, with a DJ playing music from the golden era of Hip Hop.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun. 10am to 3pm.

Poor House Bistro

Jambalaya Scramble, Pecan pancakes, New Orleans-style Beignets, and Pain Perdu (New Orleans French Toast) are just a few choices on the brunch menu at PHB. Doors open 10 am, but the live Blues on the Patio entertainment doesn’t start until noon.  Brunch served Sun. 10am to 2pm.

Whispers Cafe & Creperie

The sweet and savory crepes at Whispers are offered all day every day, but it’s a very popular place for brunch on the weekends. It’s also the longest hours for Brunch in the downtown, for early risers who don’t want to wait until 10 a.m. to eat.  Brunch served Sat. & Sun. 8am to 3 pm.

Fountain Restaurant

Located inside the Signia by Hilton San Jose, next to the Circle of Palms, offers a weekend brunch that includes Lobster Benedict served atop fresh artichoke hearts, generous Avocado Toast and Trout Toast, Pancakes, and Belgian Waffles. The weekend brunch menu also adds lunchtime go-tos like the tasty Fountain Burger with balsamic onion jam and gruyere, plus salads, sandwiches, and a crowd-pleasing kid’s selection with Mac n’ Cheese, Chicken Tenders and Sliders.

Rollati's Cocoa Pappardelle (lamb ragu, pistachio, and mint gremolata) and Italian Easter Bread

Easter Brunch

Rick Jensen has a great suggestion for last-minute Easter Sunday plans in the latest edition of the Downtowner Online. Ludwig's is one of my favorite restaurants Downtown and they are using Easter to kick off weekend brunches. If you haven't been to Ludwig's before, you're in for a treat. They have an amazing outdoor patio, specialty German beers, and a great menu. It's a unique restaurant that you will only find Downtown. For more info, click here.

Sunday – Happy Easter! – Happy Easter, San Jose! Have fun spending the day brunching or Easter egg hunting with friends and family! Starting this Sunday, Ludwig's Brunch is back every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm. Downtown Dining. 

Easter Extravaganza

We hope you all have a great weekend. If you are looking for a fun Easter event for the kids, the San Pedro Square Market is hosting an Easter egg hunt and craft activities this Sunday from noon to 3pm. For the adults you have live music and three bars =).

Easter Sunday Brunch at Scott’s Seafood San Jose

Full Buffet includes more than 20 unique dishes: Seating begins at 10:30 a.m. 

San Jose, CA - Scott’s Seafood is celebrating its first Easter Sunday Brunch at its Downtown San Jose location. Guests will be able to choose from traditional brunch items such as made to order omelettes, eggs, buttermilk pancakes,including four different types of eggs benedicts.

This Easter Sunday buffet menu includes a full breakfast display, including omelet station and a freshly carved prime rib station. Scott’s Seafood signature dishes will also be available during brunch such as Boston clam chowder, Jambalaya, Housemade pastas and a large selection of traditional brunch fare and entrées. The culinary team at Scott’s Seafood San Jose created a diverse menu to ensure numerous options for every taste. Scott’s Seafood will be offering bottomless mimosas for the twenty one and over.

Seating for Scott’s Seafood will begin at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Brunch is $39 dollars for adults and $17 dollars for kids under 12 years of age, complimentary for children under 5 years of age. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 408-971-1700 or at www.scottsseafoodsj.com. Complimentary validation is available up to three hours in the Scott’s Seafood parking structure.  

Enjoy stunning views from the sixth floor of Scott's Seafood from our dining room as well as our rooftop patio. Scott’s Seafood San Jose is located at 185 Park Ave in Downtown San Jose on the sixth floor. For more information or to make Open Table reservations visit www.scottsseafoodsj.com or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ScottsSeafoodSJ

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Tomorrow from 10am-10:30am, bring your Easter baskets to Discovery Meadow for a free Easter Egg Hunt. The focus this year will be on sharing, generosity, and equality. The event is happening rain or shine and the hosts are also giving away prizes. For more info, just click here.

Happy Easter Everyone!

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family today, there is an Easter Egg hunt in St. James Park today at noon. Details below:

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Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown San Jose

from Downtown San Jose Real Estate by SVLOFTS

 Spring is slowly creeping in and events are blossoming outdoors in Downtown San Jose. On Sunday, April 8^th at noon, the quest for eggs will begin at the Children’s Play Area in St. James Park.  Egg hunts, a popular holiday tradition enjoyed by children of all ages, will take place in big piece of real estate known as St. James’ Park lawn area so take some time to enjoy the spring breeze, fresh air and candy-filled eggs. Please RSVP with Ragan Henninger at district3@sanjoseca.gov if you plan on attending. If you live in one of the nearby communities, such as Park Townsend, The Plaza, 350 N. 2nd Street Lofts, or City Heights, plan on hopping on by for some good old fashioned Easter fun.

What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: April 8^th at noon
Where:  Children’s Play Area in St. James Park (2nd St and St James St, Downtown San Jose)

Easter 2012 At the Fairmont

If you are still looking for a place to enjoy Easter brunch (or get take out for your own feast at home), I have a recommendation below:

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EASTER 2012

With your family and The Fairmont San Jose

So many great ways to celebrate with family: the grand Champagne Brunch in the Imperial Ballroom, the classic Fountain Restaurant Brunch and even a Fairmont catered meal at home, available for pick-up from 10am to 2pm. Treat your entire family to a great Fairmont memory. For Menus and Details:Easter with Fairmont . Menu items are subject to change, kindly call 408-998-1900 for any questions or to have the most current menu emailed to you.

The Fairmont San Jose is your holiday destination with events for the entire family, all season long. Sunday, April 8, 2012 Imperial Ballroom Champagne Buffet Brunch (bottomless glass) Seatings from 10am to 130pm, every half hour $62 plus tax and service for adults, $29 for children 5-12 years old Under 5 years old, complimentary Entertainment: Single pianist and children’s entertainment (special kids buffet available) Fountain Restaurant Open at 8am for breakfast, until 10am then brunch only, hotel guests may order from menu all day Seatings from 10am to 230pm, every half hour $52 plus tax and service for adults, $24 for children 5-12 years old Under 5 years old complimentary Easter To-Go Complete Easter Meal in the comfort of your home Pick up times from 10am-2pm, every half hour Complete Roast Boneless Rib Eye of Beef $229 plus tax Complete Boneless Leg of Lamb $229 plus tax Easter Egg Hunt in The Lobby Lounge Every hour from 1130am to 230pm, our resident holiday bunny will stash eggs filled with candy and even a golden egg with a very special surprise No cost to participate For Reservations or More Information, kindly call 408-998-3960 Easter Sunday @ The Fairmont - Menus Afternoon Tea is still available for this day

Happy Easter San Jose!

If you're looking for a good egg hunt for the kids, the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is having hosting one from 10am to 3:30pm today. Some highlights from the event:

• 40 vendors selling rare plants, garden art, and other items
• Tours of the Heritage Rose Garden, which has the largest variety of roses in any public garden in the Western hemisphere
• "Green" presentations on clean energy

There is also a 5k run before the event at 9am. Everything starts at 438 Coleman. For more info, click here.

Happy Easter!