by Dennis Augustine
What a lovely morning we had at Bill’s Café in the Rose Garden area! We gathered for a big family breakfast with our daughter Michelle, her husband Kyle, our sweet grandkids Lyla, Emmy, and little Gus, Kyle’s mom Kim and Al and their dog Honey, and Cecile, and myself.
We were lucky to have our own private table outdoors—perfect for a leisurely, laughter-filled meal. It was Cecile and my first time here. Bill’s has a reputation of never skimping on flavor or portions—fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, lox and bagels, and their signature cinnamon roll French toast, had everyone grinning (especially the kids)!
And a happy accident added even more magic to our day. On the way to breakfast, Cecile and I found ourselves caught in road closures—turns out the San Jose Half Marathon & 8K was passing right through the neighborhood, winding past none other than America’s Best Rose Garden. With traffic at a standstill, we took it as a sign to park, get our steps in, and after breakfast and saying goodbye stroll through the garden, stopping to breathe in the blooms. A quiet, fragrant detour that set the tone for a beautiful Sunday.
Great food, family, followed by an unexpected walk among the roses—what more can you ask for?
