I think their rating has to due with the location because its not the food or service. They have a really poor system in place for dine in customers. Order at the register from the cashier and the waiter gets the order and takes it to you by asking the cashier whos plate it is. They had 3 plates sitting just because they didnt know/remember who ordered what and constantly tried to give people the wrong plate. A guy had to go up and ask about his plate. The poor waiter was sweaty and constantly confused. I never even realized these issues could arise. The food is awful. I was gonna rate while waiting just because of the service but thought to wait since the food had to be the redeeming quality right...no.

Food was just ok... Prices are great for downtown but be prepared to wait on yourself even when they are dead.

One of my favorite places ever! Kappa Sigs pretty much lived there back when I was at SJSU. The food fast fantastic and the beer was priced just right!

Neighborhood San Jose State University breakfast- lunch place. Its been Mom & Pop family owned and operated for years. Recently the next generation has assumed ownership and is carrying on with same menu & prices. The self serve coffee & quality omelets were my 1st experience here! Primarily caters to local destinations diners. Friendly service!

The best prices for quality food. One of the last old school diners in San Jose. They make their hashbrowns fresh from potatoes every day- no frozen BS. Full plate of hashbrowns for $4; cant beat that!

Great Breakfast!. Ingredients have been a step up lately actually.

Excellent burgers, beer and fries.

Good food, good atmosphere, college centric with lots of frat plaques, and most importantly- unlimited coffee refills.

I have been coming here for four years. I really love it. Great food and a juke box where you can play a song. The food is great and made quite quickly. It kind of has a homey vibe :)

Had a good breakfast at Peanuts. Self service style. Recommended for casual eat in. Good food quality. Friendly staff.

SJSU landmark. Solid breakfast. Good service.

This place has it All. Their breakfast is amazing with great portions and great taste. Coffee, tea or a picher of beer you name it. Not to mention the price. Very afortable for everyone.

If you went to SJSU for any length of time then you should know about Peanuts. they have fed many a Spartan since...forever it seems. i think it is also a graduation requirement to eat here at least 4x a semester. you might want to check the catalogue just in case.it is a small unassuming little hole in the wall with a big reputation. perfect for the college community (students, staff, faculty, etc.) that it caters to. the portion size and prices may have changed over the years but thats understandable. neither will break you or disappoint you.nearly all menu items are available all day but you definitely have to get the teriyaki chicken or beef (with rice and salad or fries). this alone will keep you coming back. a simple and filling meal but oh so good.whats not to like about this place? absolutely nothing except how it like many others have been impacted by C19 but i know that loyal patrons will do their part to make sure that Peanuts is around for as long as possible.

1st time here, got the chefs salad. Good food, nice little place👍

Found this place while walking and had a great breakfast. Guy working the register was really friendly and the food was good.

The menu and service were ahead of my expectations. I really liked the atmosphere of this restaurant. Wonderful spot to take the family out for dinner.

One of my all time favorites.

Very good breakfast for cheap and you get a lot of food

Awesome cheap breakie! Love the avo omelette! Nice atmosphere, and a good plce to hang!

Local college life diner feels all around. nice breakfast, self serve coffee and taker easy vibes.

Great food awesome prices def a favorite of ours.

SJSU students have LOVED this place, and the wonderful owner, for more than 30-years. Be one of the tens of thousands of former students who will remember this place fondly by patronizing this establishment today, and tomorrow. The food is fantastic, and a fantastic value. Their breakfast hashbrown potatoes are perfect. I recall watching the owners father, a kind Korean gentleman now passed, make them from carefully boiled potatoes, every morning. They have retained his secrets, which result in the best has brown potatoes youll ever, *ever* have.

Myun use to open at 6:00 am. Prices high. Myuns omelet 8.50 Joseph 11.50. gone so downhill sice Joseph bought it. I have gone there since 2007. Such a shame. They stopped serving Shock Top. We spent so much money partying with friends, now I dont there anymore

Solid breakfast fare at very reasonable prices. The coffee is tasty and the relaxed atmosphere lends itself to conversation and comeraderie with our fellow humans. Order under the menu and pick up your food when they call your number. Fancy? No. Delicious? Yes.(If you need your shrunken, mollycoddled Tech balls lovingly caressed by cowering corporate baristas, this is not the place for you. Do the world a favor and stick to your organic, locally-sourced quinoa enema bar and let the rest of us enjoy an actual meal.)As for me, Ill be back to Peanuts Deluxe Cafe again and again. First rate.

I ventured into Peanuts 30+ years ago, my first day at San Jose State. The French fries were memorable. Its awesome to see you are still in business❣

A go to spot for all sjsu students over the years

Bacon and sausage omelet

Peanuts Cafe is one of the south bays best breakfast and lunch restaurants in town, they are located directly across from San Jose State University in down town, they have the best Turkey and homemade hash browns I have ever eaten, if you are in town visiting and would like a nice place to dine for. Breakfast to lunch then Peanuts Cafe is your place.

Good little place. Friendly and decent prices. Nothing to write home about but I’d eat here again.

Awesome food super nice staff

Went there for breakfast and I asked for a hamburger patty. And nose a small fake looking piece of meat and I and I was disappointed

Nice place, a little bit old fashioned, but the food, price and customer experience are great.

One of my preferred places for Cafe food. This place does it for me. The place has a cool feel to it.

I have been coming here since I was about 6 years old so basically a LONG time... lol. The food is ALWAYS delicious,hot and served fast! The owners are wonderful people always friendly and smiling. Great prices!! When I met my husband 20+ years ago I took him here and told him the same thing.. then we started taking our own children here so they can possibly one day take their children. It’s kinda a family tradition now 😁I love explaining to my kids how I always came here with my mother as a child and the food is exactly the same as back then.Definitely 5 stars!!!Wish I could visit a few times a week but unfortunately we don’t live in San Jose anymore. My next visit were definitely stopping here even to say Hi!!

I thoroughly enjoy visiting Peanuts Cafe for breakfast whenever Im in San Jose. I originally found this place with a Google Search and Im glad I checked it out. Ordering and paying for food was a little different at first, but once you know the routine, its great. Walk up to the order counter, put in your order, and bring your receipt to the cash register. Pay for your food, grab some cutlery, and serve yourself some coffee. The food is prepared fast, and always tastes great. Im a creature of comfort and always get the same thing.. scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. I like how everything is cooked, never had an issue. The bacon is crispy, toast is buttery, and the eggs scrambled to perfection. Its a simple breakfast, but done well. This place seems like a popular hangout for the nearby school, but thankfully its never been crazy busy when Ive been there in the morning. I would guess its a little busier throughout the day. My feeling with this place is if youre looking for a well cooked, cheap breakfast you really need to consider Peanuts Cafe. I havent tried their other menu items, but I love the breakfast. Thanks Peanuts!

Quant cheap breakfast spot. Little to no parking near restaurant. Food came in large portion and was okay.

I love this place, their plates come FILLED with food and its one of the few locations where you can get a cold beer and updates on local sports

Love this place.. Quick service.. Food cooked fresh as you order. Very affordable.. We had three adult breakfast plates fully loaded with their generous portions for $24+ or so

Nice little hole-in-the-wall place to go to, mainly University crowd, decent food, ok beer selection I have a good breakfast here twice a month, would do it every morning if I could afford it..

Cafe food at this place - delicious. Definitely one of the best places in the area. The staff was very welcoming and observant. Bring your appetite because portions are large.

Too many places out there are looking for a gimmick and fail to get their fundamentals right. This place is the opposite. It’s a small, unassuming diner with basic ingredients but what they manage to do with them is magic. There was nothing “special” about the bacon, eggs, toast, hashbrowns, pancakes, or coffee. No crazy toppings, no overly complicated preparation, just a plain and simple breakfast. But damn, they knocked it right out of the park. Everything fresh and cooked to perfection. If you’re looking for a good ole fashioned breakfast, this is the place.

Pros: Great prices. Served fast. Food was good but very comparable to most diners. Good portion size.Cons: Street meter parking only. Pay for food before its served. Debit fee. $10 min credit. Never received my drink, ketchup, or jelly for toast. Im not sure if I was supposed to find it all myself considering you pick up your own food rather than it getting served to you.Side note: In the time it took me to get up to get my food and silverware a guy stole my seat.Would I recommend: No

And SJSU staple! I cant believe I never wrote a review about this place! I use to have lunch as Peanuts quite often when I was going to school here. My usual go to dish was the Philly cheese steak sandwich. It was so much food at such an affordable price. Last month, my BF and I was visiting SUSJ (because he is going back to school!) and I told him about this place so we stopped by for brunch. Its been about 10 years since Ive gone back and everything was still the same, except the prices. However, everything on the menu was still so much affordable compare to other brunch places. My bf order the Philly cheese steak and I got the Western omelet no tomatoes and replaced the ham for sausage with extra crispy hash browns. So when I said everything was still the same 10 years ago, I really meant everything! The sandwich with the exception they use American cheese still tasted just as good and the huge omelet was just how I remembered it. Oh, talk about nostalgia! So you if you are in the area, I highly recommend checking out this place, you wont regret it.

For the price and you don,thave alot money this is place to go the plate of food are huge .

Fresh food at low prices.. the food seems to be made with love and care. Amazing guy at the counter, super nice and friendly.They just added an old school jukebox ..

Really cheap and freshly made to order college cafe. My boyfriend and I have been coming for years. And u can get a pitcher of beer too.

And SJSU staple! I cant believe I never wrote a review about this place! I use to have lunch as Peanuts quite often when I was going to school here. My usual go to dish was the Philly cheese steak sandwich. It was so much food at such an affordable price. Last month, my BF and I was visiting SUSJ (because he is going back to school!) and I told him about this place so we stopped by for brunch. Its been about 10 years since Ive gone back and everything was still the same, except the prices. However, everything on the menu was still so much affordable compare to other brunch places. My bf order the Philly cheese steak and I got the Western omelet no tomatoes and replaced the ham for sausage with extra crispy hash browns. So when I said everything was still the same 10 years ago, I really meant everything! The sandwich with the exception they use American cheese still tasted just as good and the huge omelet was just how I remembered it. Oh, talk about nostalgia! So you if you are in the area, I highly recommend checking out this place, you wont regret it.

Cheap and fast but you get what you pay for... good for breakfast if in the area but I would not go out of my way to come here.

No real complaints as the omelet was good, and the people were nice, but they dont appear to have Tabasco, so it may be a while before I return. Fresh coffee and a good eat alone watching the morning news at your leisure kinda feel. Good place.

One of my preferred places for quality cafe food. A preferred evening place. The staff was helpful and kind. The bill was appropriate. Menu is like a cafe in Indianapolis I liked.

Been going there for many years, kinda our go to place. Prices are decent. Food has always been good. Very college like atmosphere. Excellent bargain.

Staff friendly and helpful. Food was great tasting and just the way i like it. Price was right for the great tasting well prepaired food. My new go to....

I come to sjsu for work and peanuts is always my first stop for a nice breakfast that feels like its home cooked. The staff is great and I really enjoy the quality of the food. Delicious pancakes!

My favorite location for quality cafe food. looking forward to coming back with my relatives. feeling here is like a restaurant in fort worth i liked.

Came on the recommendation of Rose at the Maple Press print shop. She was right! Its a college hangout for San Jose State University students. The portions are huge and the prices are very much tailored to the college budget. Its a bit self-serve but definitely worth it.

Cafe food and the scene here is very good. looking forward to coming back with my relatives. i see why this place has a lot of positive reviews.

Peanuts is top notch student grub! It’s cheap, delicious, diner-style, college-life nostalgia. My favorite item is the teriyaki beef sandwich.

A popular family owned spot for locals, frequented by San Jose State students and locals. Several beers on tap with great prices on pitchers. The meals are pretty simple but filling

In A Nutshell:-Legend has it that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe has been serving up some of the best breakfast to SJSU students & locals for generations.-In 2019, the prices are still very low, the food is very comforting & of course good.-Its hard to find a large plate full of homemade hashbrowns, a couple eggs cooked the way you like & sausages w/ toast all for under $7.-Its been a family run business & the formula works.-Whenever I come in, I get memories of waking up at my grandparents house w/ the smell of breakfast looming in the background & the TV on blast w/ the latest news, very comforting.Overall, this is a nice place to grab a quick breakfast before you head out to work or class.

Great breakfast at an affordable price. Pancakes are the best in town!

Cafe food and the setting at this spot is great. Service is excellent even when they are busy.

This is a great little COFFEE SHOP that serves breakfast, coffee, and a light lunch. If you get there after breakfast but before lunch, you can enjoy normal conversation and a great little business coffee spot. During breakfast and lunch, its s COLLEGE SPOT. SMILES

Ok place for tasty cafe food. visited fri evening i think. i look forward to a return trip. the bill was fair i would say.

Peanuts is your typical diner.. or college diner. The place is a little run down, but the prices here are good and you get a good amount of food.The employees who worked here were friendly. When we walked in, they were frying a huge batch of bacon and the guy said we should get some with our order because its fresh.Who were we to say no. I got the bacon and eggs breakfast which also came with hash browns. Its a good spot. If I lived in the area, I would come back.

Great Breakfast. Very affordable. Friendly atmosphere.

This place is simple and delicious. They serve breakfast and lunch. Prices are reasonable and the customer service is great.

Gross. I got the breakfast. The eggs and hash browns were standard but not much flavor. The French toast was greasy and the bread didnt seem fresh. The toast was also stale. Even worse, Im pretty sure they use margarine and they didnt say anything about it. The price was reasonable, and there were some frat guys having beer at 8 a.m., so maybe thats the clientele theyre going for. I would recommend one of the dozen Mexican restaurants in the area instead for an early breakfast.

Quick no fuss cafe. Basic breakfasts - eggs, hash browns, toast, pancakes etc - good for an in and out bite. Local and fun.

Pretty good food and price. Linguica sausage was greasy. They need to make this place (and tables) cleaner..

Get the steak, eggs and rice

Awesome cheap breakfast where you can get a pitcher of beer at 7am. Yes. That was the college life. Conveniently located next to frat houses and across from San Jose State. Its prime location. The only negative is the parking so you will have to find parking on the street.

This WAS one of my favorite places to go dancing on Saturday nights, however.... that changed last night. I had dinner before coming to this establishment and felt sick to my stomach. I asked the bartender to make me a drink with bitters in it to calm my stomach. I walked outside to get some fresh air and left my shoes inside. When I tried to go back inside the bouncer wouldnt let me back in at all. Not even to get my shoes and was told since I wasnt drinking alcohol I was not allowed back in. He was rude and to be honest I think it had more to do with the fact that I was a white woman coming in with a black man. I will NEVER go back to this establishment again!!!

Nothing special, but the prices are low and the food came out pretty quick.

Cozy place for reasonably priced breakfast, burgers, sandwich, gyro, and more... order at the counter, pay at the end of the bar, then listen for your number which can be found on your order ticket. Self serve your silverware, condiments and drinks while the cook prepares your order. Popular with the college crowd and local community.

Good food reasonable prices lovely beer.

Ive been going here for I dont even know how many yearsSince about 2003.This place got me through college, no lie.Delicious, super low price. Love the people that work there too.

The food smelled great and it was a cute little area. I had thought of going to try it out for a while now. This morning I walked in because I had gotten food somewhere else and they had forgotten to give me eating utensils. I had to wait for the bus and didnt have time to go back to the other place, so I walked into Peanuts because it was right next to the bus stop. The place was full of customers, and an employee sat behind the counter, practically bored. So I walked up to him and asked if I could have a plastic utensil. He said very rudely I dont want to give you one, but you can have one this time and practically threw a plastic fork on the counter for me to pick up. I get it, Im not a paying customer... but I could have very well been in the future! Sadly, because of this event, that is no longer an option.

So good! Reasonably priced food. Small hole in the wall worthy of a visit from Drive-in, Diners and Dives. Service can be a little challenging, but worth it.

Best mom and pop shop. Good food, great price.

Great place to grab a quick bite. Service is great. Watch all kinds of sports.

Tripy place. Pretty much self serve & service for everything. Food was a step up from Dennys

The food is fine, I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, that was good. The place itself was just too loud for me at 4pm. Not my scene, nbd.

I miss getting food here

New owner & The food is still good after 25 years. Keep up the good work. Graduated in 94 & now i take my family to get a bite when ever i can.

Its exactly what you would expect. Small fast diner like atmosphere known for their burgers and breakfast foods. Right next to San José State University and is normally an audience from the campus. Good food large helpings. $10 credit card minimum

Fun staff, cheap delicious food, one of my favorite places! Fridays get pretty loud with the college crowd, still worth it though.

Nice size breakfast at a good value. Friendly staff.

2.5 stars. No consistency. You can enjoy today and hate it the next time. Its unfortunate. So guys, I hope it will be your lucky day.

This place is amazing and reminds me of a country diner. It is small, cheap, and filled with locals. The food is probably the closest thing to home cooking you can get in the area; the staff is really friendly and helpful too.

Five stars because there arent six. I pity the fool who hasnt been here. Best breakfast joint EVER!

Been coming here for 30 years! Good food, great prices! Feels like coming home!

Nice place with a good roast beef sandwich. Prepare yourself because the sandwich is really big

Fast and yummy

Awesome local diner.... Great for everyone, students & locals.... Best prices for healthy portions :)

This is a great place for a substantial breakfast. The western omelet has enough to keep me going for hours. It can get crowded at lunch. The BLT club sandwich and philly cheesesteak sandwich are what I usually enjoy.

Large portions, good casual diner, flavors are decent but nothing amazing

Appearances never bother me as long as the food is on point and this place definitely qualifies. Its a little cafe/bar with around 50 seats. You order at the cook counter and pay at the pay counter. We were looking for diner style food, a la Wafflehouse or iHop and we won the jackpot with this place. We had ham, polish sausage, linguicia (think chorizo), and sausage links with pancakes, hash browns, eggs, and toast. Everything was amazing and cooked to order. Dont let the appearance scare you off, its a college style diamond in the rough.Pro tip: add cheese and onions to the hashbrowns.

Quailty food! Big portions! My omlette was a bit bland on flavor, but I wont judge the rest of the menu from one item.

Amazing! Used to go there when I was younger!!

Typical diner. Good prices and good breakfast. Staff was friendly. A short 10mins walk from the hotels in town.