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Cafe Thyme, Gilroy, CA

Cafe Thyme

4.4 (57)
$30 and under
American
433 1st St., Gilroy, CA 95020

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Rustic, comfortable, friendly atmosphere serving multi-cultural California Cuisine. Locally owned and operated, the goal of our restaurant is to bring a mix of healthy, seasonal dishes and classic favorites. Local peaches, tomatoes, apples, corn, herbs and other fruits and vegetables are found in our specials at the peak of their season. We are continually sourcing local ingredients and pride ourselves on developing relationships within the local community. Café Thyme is committed to making responsible food choices and subscribes to a farm-to-table philosophy, using organic ingredients whenever possible, as well as supporting local farmers that practice sustainable agriculture.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner 2 Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Diane Sturla
  • Catering
    Full service catering availalble
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events for 20-100 guests most days and weekends during non-open hours.
  • Neighborhood
    Gilroy
  • Cross street
    Hanna
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Cafe Thyme reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

57 Reviews
  1. DanS

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 12, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Taste did not equate the price. We had the filet, cioppino, and spaghetti bolonese. The filet cost $38, but had no salt or pepper. The cioppino was $33 but the seafood was not fresh; you can tell the shrimp was from a bag. The bolonese was ok. If you reduce each dish by $10-$15 then the price would equate the quality. I don’t mind paying as long as the quality is there.

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  2. KrisF

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was pretty tasty, but the wine selection was really bad. Tried three different reds and couldn’t drink any of them. I got the feeling they were trying to save money by not getting something better than 2 buck chuck. This place has a lot of potential if they’d just go the extra mile.
    Cafe ThymeResponded on October 30, 2019
    Thank you for your review, I am sorry that we didn't have wine that you liked. My Robert Hall Cabernet has 90 points from Wine Spectator, my Pinot Noir has 86 points and the Zinfandel, 91, both from Wine Enthusiast and my Malbec has 86 from Wine Spectator. I try to keep wines at a reasonable price and a decent quality. What red wines do you typically drink? I consult with a certified Sommelier and would be happy to discuss your recommendations with him to see if we can improve in any way.

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  3. AnnaM

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I especially liked that the server gave my new friend and I the opportunity to get acquainted and enjoy a dish from every category on the menu, appetizer to dessert. All were fresh, tasty and like eating at a loved ones home, comfortable and relaxed.

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  4. Lynnie

    Yosemite14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant in Gilroy! Highest quality food! Scallops are especially amazing.

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  5. LocalDiner

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe Thyme never fails to please with beautifully presented and tasteful food. My favorite in Gilroy

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  6. ScottS

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite surprised at the quality of food and the ambience in our little town!

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  7. JudyS

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 8, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. We celebrated a birthday, and the desserts were exceptional also.

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  8. SharonA

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The salmon was very flavorful, as was the seasoned cooked veggies all sliced at an angle, risotto could have been a meal itself. The bolognese had three proteins in it with sweet baby corn - it too was delicious and two meals worth. We will be going back. A little music in the room would be nice, though.

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  9. DimpleR

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the chef is excellent especially for any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We will come again!

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  10. Steveingilroy

    San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Wine Down Wednesday, so there was a duo playing blues music, way to loud to carry on a conversation. The acoustics in the room are really bad, hard floor, ceiling and walls. But, Diane does wonders with her food, so we go back and endure the noise level

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FAQs

Cafe Thyme offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 413-1250.

Cafe Thyme is rated 4.4 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Jose / Silicon Valley
  5. Gilroy

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433 1st St., Gilroy, CA 95020

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanna
  • Neighborhood
    Gilroy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner 2 Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Diane Sturla
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full service catering availalble
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events for 20-100 guests most days and weekends during non-open hours.
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