I am bummed that I missed out on the Purple Onion for at least the last two years in Los Gatos.  Why did I avoid the Purple Onion Cafe in Los Gatos?  I think it was the unassuming exterior and the lack of a somewhat large and inviting sign out front (just small writing on the windows).  One time we even went to eat breakfast at Southern Kitchen across the street and there was such a huge line that we possibly, maybe thought about trying out the Purple Onion but then just decided to wait at Southern Kitchen without even walking inside to check it out.  That was stupid!  The Purple Onion reminds me of a spot you would find up in Yountville in Wine Country.  They serve some specialty products such as Lavender soda, nice quiches with mixed greens and flower petals, fresh squeezed orange juice, and crumb coffee cake.

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