The folks at Rose Cafe & Donuts keep it simple. The menu includes the kitchen's famous donuts, as well as pancakes, waffles, and breakfast sandwiches. But don't let the simplicity of the menu fool you: this place has a reputation for serving up some of the tastiest food in San Jose.

Try the egg and cheese sandwich if you're in the mood for something savory, or go for the fresh strawberry waffles if you've got a sweet tooth. If you want something truly hearty, order the French toast combination meal, which allows you to add a pancake and two eggs to your plate for just a dollar more than the classic French toast meal. Regulars emphasize that all the food here is good, but the true stars of the show are the dozens of donuts the kitchen puts out each morning. You'll find plain glazed varieties, chocolate cake donuts topped with rainbow sprinkles, cinnamon-dusted bear claws, blueberry-studded pastries, and more.

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