Purple Onion Cafe

Conveniently located at the corner of East Main Street and College Avenue, Purple Onion Cafe is just beyond the Highway 17 overpass bridge, near the entrance to Los Gatos Creek Trail and just down the hill from Testarossa Winery — a short stroll from Hotel Los Gatos and the Tollhouse Hotel.

A Cafe with Heart

Purple Onion builds on tradition and a melange of culture that is uniquely this region's in Northern California. Our tastes run eclectic, but everything we bring to table for you makes its own kind of sense. The same sense our parents (and theirs) practiced, when picking supper fresh from the fields. The sense of local cuisine—Santa Clara Valley cuisine, Los Gatos cuisine—with a few Greek or Italian or other special ingredients added in.

Local. Seasonal. Special.

If it's local, it's going to be fresher. If it's seasonal, it's going to be tastier. And when it's all put skillfully together, it's going to be special.

The way we see it, Purple Onion is not just about food. It's about life and memories. It's about how we make our guests smile. And it's about why you'll keep coming back, again and again, to enjoy meals and coffees here with friends.

At Your Service

Sitting here, sipping and munching, you're going to feel happy. And no wonder. Exceptional people get up early and work really hard to make sure of it.

All the folks at Purple Onion who serve you—taking your orders, preparing your food, putting it proudly before you—draw on years and years of experience in the food service industry. Their passion for great food and unforgettable meals shows in the way they handle every aspect of both restaurant dining and catered parties.

Menu Notables

At Purple Onion, you'll enjoy delicious food prepared and served with care and imagination. We use only the best techniques and ingredients, like cage-free Glaum Family eggs, Salinas Valley greens, and locally baked whole-grain breads. Here are some examples.

Breakfast Dishes

Egg-a-Muffin - Roasted egg, provolone cheese, tomato mayo, and choice of bacon, ham or sausage

Bacon and Egg Press - Scrambled egg, bacon, and swiss cheese, pressed on whole-grain bread

Lox Plate - Smoked salmon, cucumber, onion, and capers with tomato cream cheese and toasted bagel

Breakfast Burrito - Scrambled egg, potato, cheese, spicy crema, and choice of chorizo or roasted vegetable

Salads

Thai Chicken Salad - Chicken, carrot, daikon, cabbage, toasted ramen noodle, and sliced almonds with thai basil-mint dressing

Tostada Salad - Chicken or steak, crisp corn tortilla, romaine, blistered corn, cabbage, tomato, and carrot with spicy sour cream dressing

Norcal Nicoise - Tuna, egg, potato, olives, asparagus, and goat cheese with tarragon dressing

Mikey B's Spa Deluxe - Sliced chicken, carrot, daikon, blistered corn, fresh tomato, goat cheese, and organic greens with red wine vinaigrette

Soups, All Homemade

Tomato Basil - Cup or Bowl with baguette - Italian tomatoes, fresh basil, and vegetable stock, finished lightly with cream

Soup of the Day - Cup or Bowl with baguette

Made fresh daily

Sandwiches

Served with organic field greens tossed with red wine vinaigrette — or substitute a case salad or cup of soup for 1.50

Blue Steak Baguette - Flank steak, blue cheese, cabbage, and horse radish mayo on a toasted baguette

Best Tuna Melt - Albacore tuna salad and provolone cheese on toasted cracked-wheat sourdough bread

Thai Turkey Basil - Turkey, brie, basil, thai mayo, and cucumber on a toasted baguette

Rosemary Ham and Swiss - Italian ham, swiss cheese, tomato, greens, mayo, and dijon mustard on a ciabatta roll