Absolutely fantastic! Their coffee, food and ambience - it’s on another level altogether and when you talk about a place in Burlingame ave, this place is better than the best places here. Food is delicious, freshly made, impeccably served and portioned perfectly. Must come, try one of their coffees, breakfast options, brunch, lunch - you will walk away happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S. Marangelli
It is an excellent place if you want fresh foods with lots of vegetables and choices. If you are a picky eater, this is not the place for you. They have a weekend brunch menu as well. That's very eclectic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
John K
The iconic cafe location in Burlingame!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancylee Spitzer
Busy neighborhood bistro with really tasty salads, sanwiches, breakfast, pastries amd coffee. All made with really fresh ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jong Ho Kim
The menu is varied and delicious. You can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pam Kostka
Lots of healthy food options with some tasty baked goods as well. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor options. Never too noisy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hugh Lyon
Food is delicious. Freshly made. High quality ingredients. Love coming here. Feels like a neighborhood place and not like a chain restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Sripakdeevong
I usually come here for my morning routine and have a good time. Today, the café was fairly quiet when I arrived. I opened my laptop while finishing my breakfast (soup), and I was still drinking my tea — I can’t drink hot tea and hot soup at the same time. The whole thing took about 30 minutes.
When the café started getting busier, a lady asked if I was done and tried to rush me out. I actually wanted to make space for others too, so I told her I was almost done and just needed a few minutes, even though I was maybe 10% into my tea. I was also finishing up work with a tight deadline, so I needed a moment to wrap up my thoughts and save my file properly.
Within the next 30 seconds, she came back and scolded me three times: “You need to leave!,” “We cannot have you here!” while tapping aggressively on my table, to the point I had to tell her that I’m a customer too and I wasn’t done with my drink. She didn’t believe me until I literally had to open my drink lid to show her my unfinished cup. Then she questioned whether I even bought the drink, because I brought my own mug. I had to show her my receipt, which she took to check. I didn’t expect to be interrogated over breakfast. I even pointed out that she was the one who served me, and she insisted pretty steadfastly she didn’t. I just let it go at that point.
Ironically, all of this took more time than if she had simply let me finish packing up and leave normally.
I understand they’re busy but not being allowed even a few minutes to finish my drink and pack up is unreasonable. Some basic courtesy toward customers would make a big difference.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
regis kwong
Found this spot since it was right near our hotel, and it clearly draws a crowd! We stopped by for breakfast and the place was absolutely packed, which is usually a good sign.
The Food The menu is huge—they have everything from quick pastries to full sit-down meals like Eggs Benedict and French toast. Here’s the breakdown of what we tried: • Eggs Benedict: Awesome! Perfectly cooked and really hit the spot. • Chocolate French Toast: Fantastic. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a must-order. • Strawberry Croissant: This was the only slight letdown. While it looked beautiful, it was a bit stale and lacked that fresh, buttery crispiness you want in a croissant.
The Experience The system here is order and pay at the counter first, then they bring the food out to your table. They also have water carafes already on the tables for self-service, which I always appreciate. Even though it was busy, the service remained solid and friendly.
Parking & Tips Since it’s right in the heart of downtown Burlingame, parking is all street parking. You might have to circle the block once or twice during peak morning hours, but it's worth it for the vibe.
Got the avocado hummus toast. Looks nice, but it was impossible to eat it without deconstruction!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-07
Gary Rust
I ordered the turkey BLT minus the turkey. It had one piece of bacon in the entire baguette sandwich. Overall, the sandwich was delicious, but clearly I wanted a BLT and barely got one.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Anchal Sikka
Must try 🍽️ Berry French Toast ( Best ) 🍓 It had a chocolate filling ( tastes like Cadbury dairy milk), perfectly cooked, not too sweet and covered w strawberries.
Tomato mozzarella sandwich Fresh , the bread was a little hard but the flavor made up for it!! Comes with a side salad!!
Overall, the place was chill and cute. Perfect spot for a brunch. The food is a win. Totally recommend it to anyone who loves healthy drinks and yum food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juliana
Poor customer service!!! 1) Have gone in person about 30 minutes before they close and employees are clearly annoyed that you’re there. Instead of welcoming you and kindly say the time you have to place an order, they don’t even say ‘hi’ and just tell you that they are closing the kitchen.
2) Placed a pick up order online, the restaurant didn’t get it for whatever reason (ok, things like that happen with systems but it’s the way that the situation is handled what matters at that point). Both, the cashier and the manager were VERY RUDE and CARELESS, like if the inconvenience was for them a not the customer (who had a receipt).
Cashier left the person picking up the order standing there with no update on what they were going to do, she kept receiving orders from people in the line ignoring the issue, when he asked what was going on, the cashier -without talking- just pointed out her manager, who also has ZERO customer service etiquette and interest in doing a good job.
After a while she comes back to the front area with the order like nothing happened. I wish we could have canceled the online order (which included a tip that they don’t deserve!).
The quality of the food is just fine, not special. Nothing justifies the bad service that we’re paying for!
Absolutely fantastic!
Their coffee, food and ambience - it’s on another level altogether and when you talk about a place in Burlingame ave, this place is better than the best places here. Food is delicious, freshly made, impeccably served and portioned perfectly. Must come, try one of their coffees, breakfast options, brunch, lunch - you will walk away happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is an excellent place if you want fresh foods with lots of vegetables and choices. If you are a picky eater, this is not the place for you. They have a weekend brunch menu as well. That's very eclectic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The iconic cafe location in Burlingame!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Busy neighborhood bistro with really tasty salads, sanwiches, breakfast, pastries amd coffee. All made with really fresh ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The menu is varied and delicious. You can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of healthy food options with some tasty baked goods as well. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor options. Never too noisy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food is delicious. Freshly made. High quality ingredients. Love coming here. Feels like a neighborhood place and not like a chain restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually come here for my morning routine and have a good time. Today, the café was fairly quiet when I arrived. I opened my laptop while finishing my breakfast (soup), and I was still drinking my tea — I can’t drink hot tea and hot soup at the same time. The whole thing took about 30 minutes.
When the café started getting busier, a lady asked if I was done and tried to rush me out. I actually wanted to make space for others too, so I told her I was almost done and just needed a few minutes, even though I was maybe 10% into my tea. I was also finishing up work with a tight deadline, so I needed a moment to wrap up my thoughts and save my file properly.
Within the next 30 seconds, she came back and scolded me three times: “You need to leave!,” “We cannot have you here!” while tapping aggressively on my table, to the point I had to tell her that I’m a customer too and I wasn’t done with my drink. She didn’t believe me until I literally had to open my drink lid to show her my unfinished cup. Then she questioned whether I even bought the drink, because I brought my own mug. I had to show her my receipt, which she took to check. I didn’t expect to be interrogated over breakfast. I even pointed out that she was the one who served me, and she insisted pretty steadfastly she didn’t. I just let it go at that point.
Ironically, all of this took more time than if she had simply let me finish packing up and leave normally.
I understand they’re busy but not being allowed even a few minutes to finish my drink and pack up is unreasonable. Some basic courtesy toward customers would make a big difference.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Found this spot since it was right near our hotel, and it clearly draws a crowd! We stopped by for breakfast and the place was absolutely packed, which is usually a good sign.
The Food
The menu is huge—they have everything from quick pastries to full sit-down meals like Eggs Benedict and French toast. Here’s the breakdown of what we tried:
• Eggs Benedict: Awesome! Perfectly cooked and really hit the spot.
• Chocolate French Toast: Fantastic. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a must-order.
• Strawberry Croissant: This was the only slight letdown. While it looked beautiful, it was a bit stale and lacked that fresh, buttery crispiness you want in a croissant.
The Experience
The system here is order and pay at the counter first, then they bring the food out to your table. They also have water carafes already on the tables for self-service, which I always appreciate. Even though it was busy, the service remained solid and friendly.
Parking & Tips
Since it’s right in the heart of downtown Burlingame, parking is all street parking. You might have to circle the block once or twice during peak morning hours, but it's worth it for the vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice food but service was not good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Got the avocado hummus toast. Looks nice, but it was impossible to eat it without deconstruction! Updated from previous review on 2025-10-07
I ordered the turkey BLT minus the turkey. It had one piece of bacon in the entire baguette sandwich. Overall, the sandwich was delicious, but clearly I wanted a BLT and barely got one.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Must try 🍽️
Berry French Toast ( Best ) 🍓
It had a chocolate filling ( tastes like Cadbury dairy milk), perfectly cooked, not too sweet and covered w strawberries.
Tomato mozzarella sandwich
Fresh , the bread was a little hard but the flavor made up for it!!
Comes with a side salad!!
Overall, the place was chill and cute. Perfect spot for a brunch. The food is a win. Totally recommend it to anyone who loves healthy drinks and yum food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poor customer service!!! 1) Have gone in person about 30 minutes before they close and employees are clearly annoyed that you’re there. Instead of welcoming you and kindly say the time you have to place an order, they don’t even say ‘hi’ and just tell you that they are closing the kitchen.
2) Placed a pick up order online, the restaurant didn’t get it for whatever reason (ok, things like that happen with systems but it’s the way that the situation is handled what matters at that point). Both, the cashier and the manager were VERY RUDE and CARELESS, like if the inconvenience was for them a not the customer (who had a receipt).
Cashier left the person picking up the order standing there with no update on what they were going to do, she kept receiving orders from people in the line ignoring the issue, when he asked what was going on, the cashier -without talking- just pointed out her manager, who also has ZERO customer service etiquette and interest in doing a good job.
After a while she comes back to the front area with the order like nothing happened. I wish we could have canceled the online order (which included a tip that they don’t deserve!).
The quality of the food is just fine, not special. Nothing justifies the bad service that we’re paying for!
Great healthy food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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