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Dining & Food

Free and Low Cost Meals

Dining and Food in Milpitas

There are a number of places in Milpitas that offer free and low cost meals for those having difficulty meeting their nutrition needs.

Community Food Drop Off Locations
If you have excess fruit and are physically able to harvest it, the following agencies accept and distribute fruit and produce donations to the hungry in their communities.
Park Victoria Baptist Church, Operation Share.
Drop Off Days and Hours: Tu-Fr 9 am – 12 pm / 2 pm – 5 pm at the church office
875 S. Park Victoria Dr.
(408) 263-9000

The Milpitas Food Pantry
M -Th 9 am – 1 pm,
Th 6 – 8 pm,
and Sat 9 am – 12 pm.
1440 S. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
408-946-5564

Food Assistance: Applying for CalFresh
If you believe you may be eligible for Food Stamp benefits, you may apply online via the Benefits CalWIN website. If you submit your application online, you will receive an appointment letter for a face-to-face or phone interview. Be aware that there are scam sites online. These are the official Santa Clara County and California sites.
1-877-962-3633

Great Plates Delivered Program
Residents in need of GPD services can click here to sign up OR call 211, 408-350-3230, option 1. San José launched Great Plates Delivered (GPD), to encourage restaurant recovery, bolster food distribution efforts, and provide up to 30,000 meals per week to eligible seniors and high-risk vulnerable populations. GPD was announced by Governor Gavin Newson on April 24 as an “Emergency Feeding Program Framework” seeking to expand meal access to include a population of newly defined vulnerable persons, stimulate local restaurant recovery, and put in place streamlined funding guidance by the State.

Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Serving the working poor, families, homeless and seniors living in and around the downtown and East Side of San Jose for more than 25 years. Sobrato Foundation center, off Abbott.

No Cost Meals for ALL Youth Age 0-18
School Year 2020-2021 Application for Free and Reduced Priced Meal is Now Available. Apply Online Here!
Schedule change to the No Cost Meals distribution per Student Nutrition Services

Santa Clara County Food Pantries
Information and contact information on programs that provide boxes of free groceries in Milpitas and Alviso.

Santa Clara County Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Information and contact information on programs that provide free meals.

Senior Center
The Senior Lunch program is once again available. Reserve your meal and then come from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to the Senior Center Community Room. To make your To-Go lunch reservations please call 408-586-3413.
Seniors 60 years and older, suggested contribution is $3 per meal.
Guests 50-59 years, $6 per meal.
A reservation is required to guarantee a meal. Reservations must be made by 12:00 pm the day before(or Friday for a Monday meal). Reservations can be made by notifying the Nutrition Desk staff or by calling the Lunch Reservation Hotline at 408-586-3413
Menus are included in the Senior Newsletter.

Recipes for Weight Loss and Heart-Healthy Eating

Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. But in times of Covid-19, being stuck in the house, it is easy to forget to eat less and move more.

You might be snacking on cookies rather than something more nutritious. Try cherry tomatoes or grapes  for a healthful snack. Break kale into chip-sized pieces, toss with some olive oil, and spread on a cookie sheet. If you are ok with salt, sprinkle some on. Bake at 400° for 4 minutes. Voila! Healthful chips, and they taste better than you’d expect for kale.

Find some exercise videos on YouTube. You can search on terms very specific to your needs. Bookmark the ones you like the best.

7 Best Ways to Lose Weight During Lockdown
We break down seven of the best—and most importantly, easy—ways to lose weight at home during this time of lockdown.

Anita’s Tried & True Lowfat Recipes
Anita has personally tried each and every recipe posted on this site. Most of these recipes are low-fat containing less than thirty percent calories from fat.

Cooking Light
My favorite low-fat recipe magzine, I devour the recipes each month, but turn to the website to try to retrieve past favorites.

Delicious Decisions from the American Heart Association
Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Making these healthy but tasty dishes at home can help you control your cholesterol levels, blood pressure or diabetes. We’ve created these recipes to help you prepare meals that not only taste great, but are good for you.

Diabetic Gourmet Recipe Files
The recipes provided include nutritional information and diabetic exchanges. Not all recipes are appropriate for all people. Please make sure a recipe is appropriate for your meal plan and pay careful attention to serving sizes.

Eating Well
Healthy recipes by the meal, week or month.

How To Extract the Most Nutrients From Your Food
Before you get overwhelmed, take heart in that there are a handful of simple steps you can take in the kitchen to boost your foods’ health potential—without sacrificing flavor. Here’s a roundup of the methods you need to know: science-proven secrets that make already good-for-you ingredients even better and more likely to pass along their flat-belly benefits.

Weight Watchers’ Most Popular Recipes
Check out the 30 recipes that our Members come back to time and again. From their Recipe Collections.

41 New Recipes to Try
See what WW’s been cooking since the New Year. Published March 1, 2022

See also ~ Weight Loss-Healthy Eating

Town Center Restaurants

Over a dozen restaurants and fast food restaurants to choose from in the Milpitas Town Center mall. Asian, Italian, Mexican, Seafood: you choose.

Asian

Feng Cha Teahouse
Facebook. “The location was spacious and full of tables. The staff were friendly and helpful as I ordered my drinks. There was as a line, so while I waited, I had time to snap pictures.”
489 E Calaveras Blvd.
669-263-6350

New Tung Kee Noodle
Yelp Reviews. I’m an absolute fan and will continue being a loyal patron but be advised that the customer service isn’t great. They are quick to get you seated, have orders taken, you eat, & then get out. The turn over rate here is lightning fast in order to get the next party seated. From management’s standpoint: more patrons seen means more money in the registers. Try not to take it personally.
481 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 263-8288

Panda Express
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
70 N Milpitas Blvd.
(408) 946-8818

Sushi Maru
Yelp Reviews. Japanese spot lures locals with its intimate space & sushi boats on conveyer belts.
599 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 945-9999

Breakfast

iHop
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare. Only place in Milpitas open quite late most nights, and overnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Not in the Town Center, but just outside it near Hillview entrance.
765 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 942-8887

Drinks and Snacks

Jamba Juice
Breakfast sandwiches now. Whole food ingredients: chia seeds, super greens, carrots.
547 East Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 934-9409

Peet’s Coffee
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
543 E W Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 416-0700

Starbucks
We are committed to offering high-quality, ethically purchased and responsibly produced products.
One inside Safeway, and other at N Milpitas Blvd. and Town Center Drive.

Italian – Pizza


Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria
Ideal for the entire family or that special date night Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria is the pizza “mecca” of the South Bay. Restaurant patrons can watch our cooks “hand toss” the pizza dough and prepare entire meals from our open kitchen.
643 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 942-1292

Mexican

El Torito’s
Make Wednesday nights, family night. Kids 12 and under can enjoy one kid’s meal for $1 every Wednesday, per adult entrée purchased. Available all day in the dining room.
477 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 946-8012

Sandwiches, Soups and Salads, and Chicken Wings

Chick-fil-A
FYI: the billionaire owner of Chick-fil-A, who promised to stop donating to anti-LGBT, is participating in a dark money operation fighting to keep the Equality Act from passing. Because of this, Go Milpitas does not want to appear to advertise it.

Erik’s DeliCafé
Erik’s is now online! Join Erik’s Loyalty Club for exclusive offers. Be sure to become a fan on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter.
148 N Milpitas Blvd.
(408) 262-7878

Noah’s Bagels
Nutrition Menu. Do you love our bagels as much as we do? Join the club today and we will give you some bagel love!
124 N Milpitas Blvd.
(408) 941-9440

Philly’s Cheese Steak Shop
Yelp Reviews. If you are craving a Philly cheese steak then this will definitely fulfill those cravings.
136 N Milpitas Blvd.
(408) 935-3161

Wingstop
Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides in an aviation-themed space.
80 N Milpitas Blvd.
(408) 956-9464

Seafood

Red Lobster
Known for their fresh lobstar and other seafood dishes, and cheddar biscuits. We have always been committed to sustainability, and spent decades building personal relationships with suppliers.
503 E Calaveras Blvd.
(408) 942-0781

Chick-fil-A creates Controversy in Milpitas because of anti-LGBTQ stance

Chick-fil-A opening in Milpitas on June 16

By Rhoda Shapiro, June 13, 2022

This Thursday, June 16, Chick-fil-A will be opening in Milpitas. Located in the Town Center at 755 E Calaveras Blvd, the new restaurant will be operating Monday-Saturday from 6:30am-10pm.

Chick-fil-A’s Owner Is Bankrolling Hate Groups Targeting Trans Kids

“They’re doing hardcore, extreme stuff, but they make it seem like it’s a bunch of soup kitchens.

Nearly a decade after Chick-fil-A was called out for donating to anti-LGBTQ+ groups, its owner is still funding efforts to discriminate against the community.

According to a new report from The Daily Beast, an organization called the National Christian Charitable Foundation (NCF) is bankrolling many of the groups hoping to kill the Equality Act. If signed into law, the landmark legislation would mandate equal protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in all walks of life, including health care, housing, education, and public accommodations.

The Daily Beast report sparked online backlash, with watchdog organization Citizens for Ethics tweeting: “FYI: the billionaire owner of Chick-fil-A, which promised to stop donating to anti-LGBT causes last year, is participating in a dark money operation fighting to keep the Equality Act from passing.”

Uber Eats lists the best friend chicken places in and near Milpitas where you can get chicken meals brought straight to your home or business. There are dozens.

Filipino Dining in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas ~ Asian Pacific Dining

There is a good choice of Filipino restaurants in the shopping center on Landess just west of S. Park Victoria in Milpitas. 

Most are offering take-out and some offer delivery service during Covid-19. Please let me know if you see any with more than 2-3 tables in their patio for outside dining.

Chow King
Yelp. “One thing to know about this chain: it’s Chinese fastfood in the Philippines, brought here.
1535 Landess Ave
408-957-0681

Ima’s Kusina
Yelp. Small counter-serve stop for a wide variety of Filipino sweets & savory dishes, plus party trays.
1535 Landess Ave.
408-263-6748

Grill City
Delivered to your door or in-store pick up. Best BBQ sticks for a quick lunch.
1535 Landess Ave.
408-240-0160

Jollibee
Drive through, call & pick-up, take out, Doordash. Their spicy chicken is bomb: Crispy and juicy. And 2 chicken piece plate with a drink was only $6.00.
447 Great Mall Dr.
408-719-1344

Kalesa Restaurant
Diners order Filipino specialties like chicken adobo & bangus sisig at this casual restaurant.
1783 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-957-7777

Max’s Restaurant
Yelp. Order online during Covid-19. Authentic Filipino cuisine. Best known for its great fried chicken. Situated just off 680 and Landess.
1535 Landess Ave., Ste 139 (east side of mall, outside.)
408-957-8885

Pinoy Bbq Atbp
Pinoy BBQ is a cozy Filipino buffet-style restaurant opened in 2005. We feature popular Filipino dishes such as beef steak with onions (bistek), adobo, sinigang, and pancit. Our specialty of course is barbecue ribs and barbecue sticks!
10 S Abbott Ave.
408-678-2149

Return to Asian-Pacific Dining in Milpitas

Sandwiches – Donuts, Deli & Vietnamese Sandwiches in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas

No matter where you turn, there’s a sandwich shop in Milpitas! New to the scene are Vietnamese sandwich shops. Yelp reviews for most sandwiches, so find the best!

The Best Sandwiches
Not only do we provide a warm and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding, but we know sandwiches like no one’s business. Salads and kids’ favorites, too.
187 S Main St.
408-493-6383

Cheese Steak Shop
Our ingredients are special ordered (many from the East) to create the authentic and delicious “Real Philly” Cheese Steak. Town Center.
136 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-935-3161

Christy’s Donuts
From the perfectly toasted, chewy jalapeño cheese bagels to the large assortment of donuts, Christy’s never disappoints. The vintage-inspired interior makes for a great spot to sit and enjoy breakfast.
1291 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-942-1933

Dakao Sandwich Two
Yelp reviews. “Their mini eggrolls are a party favorite. Order ahead. Sandwiches are always crispy and flavorful. Choose from beef, chicken, fishcakes, pork, or vegetarian. There are also many rice plates and noodle bowls to choose from and to-go snacks for a quick bite.”
72 S Abel St.
408-946-3668

Donut Basket – Abel and Landess
Yelp Reviews. Two locations. Mom-&-pop shops with classic donuts is also known for its breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
1559 Landess Ave, Milpitas Mall Shopping Center
408-623 4033
200 N Abel St.
408-650-9098

Erik’s Delicafe
Check out their “sandwiches with character” on the onsite menu for easy ordering by phone for take out or catering. Located in the Milpitas Town Center. Order ahead menu for pickup.
148 North Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-7878

Golden Bakery
Yelp reviews: “When it comes to the Hot Dog Bun it can best be described as a hot dog wrapped in an Hawaiian roll with a pretzel finish! The finish is nice and sheen, the roll is sweet and the Hot Dog is not overly salty! It’s a perfect combo for a perfect snack!” Lots of bakery items.
30 S Park Victoria Dr.
408-945-8016

Huong Lan Sandwich 4
Yelp reviews: “Huong Lan is a Vietnamese hangout place to grab some food and tea, and sit and chat with your friends in the afternoon.”
41 Serra Way, Ste 108
408-942-7777

Noah’s Bagels
Yelp reviews. “Food, as per usual for Noah’s, was superb. Love the chewy consistency of their bagels and the fresh baked flavor.” Closes at 3PM.
124 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-941-9440

The Sandwich Spot
100% fresh meat, proprietary brad baked fresh daily, award winning sandwiches. Nutrition information.
176 Ranch Dr.
408-878-1818

Subway
Sandwiches. Nice nutrition guide. Join in fun games and contests.
7 locations in Milpitas.

Togos
Large sandwiches. Catering available.
137 Ranch Dr.
408-946-2161

American Restaurants

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas

Sometimes you just need steak and ribs and potatoes; stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Here’s where to get such menus in American or Anglo-European restaurants in Milpitas.

Bistro
We offer three meals a day, including a breakfast buffet or menu and lunch and dinner specials. High Definition sports viewing is available in the restaurant’s lounge area.
1801 Barber Ln.
408-943-1110

Black Bear Diner
Down-home chain serving all-day American comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting. Do not expect to be able to stay on any diet here. Our diner is open for: Dine In, Delivery, Carryout, Outdoor Dining
174 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-946-2327

Brandon’s
Serving a delightful menu of California cuisine, Brandon’s seasonal menus feature organically grown produce; naturally raised meats of beef, game, poultry; and absolutely fresh seafood! One of the finest restaurants to have a “Power Lunch” in Milpitas. Make reservations online. Reviews. Open for dine in or take-out. Closed Monday.
1820 Barber Ln.
408-432-6311

Denny’s
Yelp Reviews A casual dining atmosphere and moderately priced meals served 24 hours a day at this location.
333 S Abbott
408-262-9090

Gyre Restaurant at Bay View Golf Club
Burgers, hot dogs, fish & chips, and quesadillas for the hungry golfing crowd. Great views. Host your event here. Open to the public: you do not need to be a member to dine here. Open from 9AM-7:30PM.
1500 Country Club Drive
408-262-8813

iHop
Here at IHOP®, we want you to think of our table as your family table.
765 East Calaveras Blvd. next to Embassy Suites. Patio Dining.
408-942-8887

KFC
Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides. Drive Thrus are open.
73 S Main St #243
408-262-0765

Mikonos Grill
Noted for its great gyros, souvlaki. Your choice of beef, lamb, shrimp, salmon or chicken. Order online.
756 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-942-6972

Mil’s Diner
Open now from 7AM-2PM. Weekdays and 7AM-3PM weekends for takeout and Patio Dining. Review. American and Greek diners. Reviews.
36 S Abbott Ave.
408-946-4773

Omega Coffee Shop
Review. The Omega combines the comfort and quality of a casual full-service restaurant with the personal touch of a family run business. Kids eat free. Open again.
90 South Park Victoria Drive
408-946-8748

Outback Steakhouse
Australian menu and decor. Try the Bloomin’ Onion and a Fosters. Our dining room is open at limited capacity and hours. Curbside takeaway and delivery thru DoorDash or Uber Eats are still available.
Outside Neighborhood 5B in the Great Mall
#1246
408-263-5400

Red Robin
Reopening safely with these restrictions. Gourmet burgers and brews.
Neighborhood 2 in the Great Mall
#248
408-263-5400

Zahir’s Bistro
With unreserved delight we announce the restaurant has re-opened as of March 9. Seating is open both inside and, weather permitting, on the patio. White-tablecloth bistro luring business types with an eclectic American-Italian menu & happy hour. Live music sets the mood.
579 S Main St.
408-262-2200

Outdoor Patio Dining in Milpitas

Dining and Food in Milpitas

Milpitas Restaurants with outdoor, patio dining.

Aria Dining & Banquets Fine Indian Cuisine
Patio Dining available. Expansive eatery & banquet hall serving traditional Indian fare, including seafood & veggie dishes.
212 Ranch Dr.
408-941-1700

Banana Leaf
Outdoor dining open now. Make reservation on the site. Malaysian.
182 Ranch Drive
408-719-9811

Big Al’s
Courtyard is open for lunch and dinner. See hours on link. Dogs welcome in courtyard.
27 Ranch Drive
669-271-0011

Black Bear Diner
Our diner is open for Delivery, Carryout, Outdoor Dining
174 W Calaveras Blvd
408-946-2327

Casa Azteca
Small patio with limited seating. Make reservations.
20 N Abel Street
408-946-0466

Chez Christina
Chez Christina is open for patio dining and takeout. Fine Vietnamese-Anglo dining.
1339 Jacklin Rd
408-263-2220

Crawdaddy
Crawdaddy is your one-stop shop for all things cajun!
1228 S Abel St.
408-262-2729

DishDash Grill
Elevated Middle Eastern cuisine dished up in a smart setting with outdoor seating.
181 Ranch Dr.
408-262-6949

El Torito’s
Mexican food. Notice large event-type tent. No reservations taken.
477 East Calaveras
408-946-8012

Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizza
Our favorite is the family dinner with salad, drinks, spaghetti and pizza. They have 5 tables for patio dining. Call for reservations.
634 E. Calaveras Blvd., but back further, to right/east of Staples.
408-942-1292

iHop
Outdoor dining, curbside pickup, online ordering, delivery.
765 East Calaveras Blvd
408-942-8887

Mils Patio Dining

Mil’s Diner
Outdoor dining and takeout are now available daily between 7:00am and 2:00pm.
Please check our Facebook and/or Instagram for updates.
36 South Abbott Avenue
408-946-4773

Parktown Pizza
Now with outdoor seating. Also delivery, takeout and curbside pickup available. Pizza with an East Indian twist. Craft beer.
1350 S. Park Victoria Dr. #46
408-263-2131

The Restaurant at Bay View
Our Restaurant is open to provide you with familiar bites while we stay safe in place. We are practicing safe, physical distance and will take all orders and transactions by phone.
1500 Country Club Drive
408-262-8813

Taqueria Las Vegas
Voted best of Milpitas 10 years in a row. No reservations. 5-6 tables on patio.
1417 North Milpitas Boulevard
408-262-2415

Tayyibaat
Outdoor Seating, Pinoy BBQ, Afghani Kebabs, burgers & rotisserie chicken round out the offerings at this no-frills halal spot.
10 Abbott Ave.
408-586-9700

Do you know of other restaurants in Milpitas with patio dining open at this time? Use the chat bot to tell me its name and Milpitas address.

Fast Food Restaurants in Milpitas

Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas

Are you looking for a quick bite with a familiar menu? A fair number of America’s favorite fast food restaurants are right off our freeways.

Arby’s Roast Beef
Here is the history of this company. Did you know that R.B. does not stand for “roast beef?”
604 Great Mall Dr.
408-945-0781
Weight Watcher Points.

Burger King
Two locations in Milpitas.
1475 Dempsey Rd, and 175 W Calaveras Blvd.
Need to know what’s in those Burgers?
Search for “Nutrition” to find out such facts as a Whooper with cheese has 760 calories and 47 grams of fat. Weight Watcher Points.

Fosters Freeze
An old-fashioned drive-in burger-n-shakes joint that is a favorite with local car clubs. This is a link to the Audi Club message board about a meeting they had here.
78 Serra Way
408-262-4272.

Hot Dog on a Stick
Fresh hot dogs cooked before your eyes & hand-squeezed lemonade.
Great Mall, Entrance 4, #610
800-321-8400

In-N-Out Burgers
This is the official site. Did you know they have a cookout trailer to bring their burgers to your party? Located in McCarthy Ranch. Burgers and spiritual guidance converge at In-N-Out. Review by Todd S. Inoue, Metro. Secret menu.
Weight Watcher Points.

KFC
Secrets about the “Secret Recipe.”
73 South Main Street
408-262-0765
Weight Watcher Points.

McDonald’s Main Page
Two sides to McDonald’s – A serious one for Adults, and a playful one for kids. Enjoy! 
Seven locations in Milpitas. (Map wrong – #1 is not up in the hills, but down inside the Great Mall Food Court.)
Weight Watcher Points.

Wayback Burgers
First halal franchise and its first Northern California restaurant.
1547 California Circle, near Interstate 880, off the eastbound Dixon Landing Road exit.
Nutritional information not available.

Food Producers, Distributers & Equipment Suppliers in Milpitas

Milpitas has a fair number of food producers, and companies that provide equipment and bulk food to restaurants and grocery stores.

Big Dog Vineyards
We have produced Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc wines from this vineyard since 2001. Our commitment remains to these two varietals and just a few hundred cases are carefully and lovingly handmade the old fashioned way in this unique family winery which overlooks the San Francisco Bay. Yelp Reviews
4545 Felter Road
408-935-9194

CBS Food Equipment
Our Mission is to provide our clients with the proper equipment and merchandising ideas that will ensure our customers success.
841 Yosemite Way
408-946-2820

Custom Ripe Avocado
All fresh avocados are marketed and distributed through the Henry Avocado Corporation sales offices and CustomRipe Avocado Company regional ripening centers. Page with information about how to choose the ripeness in the avocados you want to buy.
1141 Montague Expy.
408-453-5551

Daylight Foods
California’s premier sourcer of food from farms to grocers and restaurants. In our current location, which boasts over 50,000 sq ft, we now have a large warehouse with a processing room, state of the art coolers, repack areas and loading dock.
660 Vista Way
408-284-7300

Kamadhenu Foods
We are a paramount manufacturer, supplier and trader of a gamut of Nutritious Food Items.
556 S Milpitas Blvd
408-263-7209

Marzetti
T. Marzetti has a plant on Yosemite Dr. The headquarters is in Ohio. They are known for their tasty sauces.
876 Yosemite Dr.
408-263-7540

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