22 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Foster City

“FC resident, haven't been to this location in a loooong time. Our last visit pre-pandemic was not great, so we haven't been back. My wife was jonesing pancakes, so we decided to go. Surprisingly, the food was good, although it was served in substantially smaller portions than what all restaurant portions used to be like. However, service was outstanding from all team members. I recognized the manager and asked him how long he has been there, and he said over 20 years! He had other employees there longer than him. Bottom line: great service, food was good and a fair value. Recommendation - improve the quality of coffee, which tasted like flavored water.“

“Cutie little dinner, the service was really amazing! I had chicken and waffle it was really delicious unfortunately the batter is a little sweet which I’m not a fan of. The country steak was yummy 😋 hot chocolate was perfect!
I can say that I would come back to try other things in the menu!“

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!“

“Recommended 100%, great food, great place to have breakfast with your family and friends, been there so many times with my family every time we have a chance, if you want to have a great meal with your loved ones and friends.. hey let me tell you.. this is definetely the place!..five stars!!“

“Great Korean food! I like that I can build my own binimbap with salad. I also requested French fries with cheese and homemade kimchi since I liked it when I tried from a food truck before. Sooooooo good! Not on the menu, but worth asking for.“

“Really great place food is great coffee as well an the orange juice equally great I would defanetily recomend this place for breakfast items that arent real seen in other breakfast places stark comparison but persay gravy here I cant get at mcdonalds breakfast kind of thing really good place for breakfast lovers..“

“Great spot, friendly staff, extensively eclectic menu“

“Wow, this place is a gem! Operated by Sandy, a sweet Korean woman, who makes her own kimchee. Each burrito (I had the breakfast burrito with pork and kimchee) is hand made on a skillet. All the products are cooked. This is fantastic home cooking and super affordably priced. (Note: Cookies are not made at home)“

“The staff was so so helpful and accommodating with my baby and stroller. It's a tight space inside but they seated us in a very comfortable spot where I could park my stroller and they were all very kind (and adorable and silly with the baby). I'm very grateful!!“

“Joanie’s is a staple on California Ave, having been around for more than two decades. After many years, I decided to revisit the place recently.

Some things have changed but the place has mostly stayed the same as I remember it. With good service, decent food options, and lovely atmosphere, Joanie’s is a solid choice.

In the past, service has been a mixed bag. When we went recently it was mostly solid. There were quite a few instances where it took a lot of effort on our part to get a hold of a waiter but when we did, they were friendly, efficient, and got the job done.

The atmosphere, just like most of California Avenue, is more laid back, quiet, and communal. The lovely dining options outside, coupled with the beautiful weather, made the meal more pleasant.

The food itself is solid but nothing exceptional or mind blowing. While many restaurants have evolved over the years, it seems like Joanie’s in many ways is stuck in the past. While their French toast was yummy, their potato options (both the hash brown and potatoes) were just ok and a bit flavorless. The eggs were cooked exactly as requested but the beef hash left a bit to be desired. It seems like while others are innovating, here time has stopped.

Overall, Joanie’s is a classic that’s sticking to their roots while many places are evolving to better serve their customers. What may have been ok 20 years ago doesn’t necessarily make it good enough in today’s competitive landscape. The most I can rate Joanie’s Cafe is 4 stars.“

“Best coffee in San Carlos... by a considerable distance.“

“I had to stop by Royal Donut Cafe because of all of the great reviews I saw on Yelp! And I must say that I wasn't disappointed at all! The staff was awesome! From the cashier, to the cooks, and the server. And I even got a chance to meet the owner, Terri, who has taken over the business for the past 15 years! Definitely going to be a regular here! I ordered the vegetarian omelet! 😋“

“My favorite restaurant in Burlingame food is always fresh and not salty I love it 🥰 service is super nice“

“My faves are the pecan waffles and all the omelets😋 but the service is stellar. Our food gets served to us so fast, it's like they read our minds and started cooking before we even decided! 😎“

“The pink pancakes, huevos rancheros and chiliques were outstanding. Loved the food. The place is in an odd location: industrial fruit packing district in a weird parking lot. We didn’t think we were at the right place because of all the fork lifts. Server was lovely. It’s not the best atmosphere for breakfast but the food was good.“

“The place feels so nostalgic. This place is a diner and a cafe mixed into one. There are a lot of pictures and the drinks are great. Remind me of a western 1980s bar.

I ordered the ice mocha and it was delicious. The people here speak Spanish. Lovely bunch of people!“

“The staff at this branch are wonderful! I took my summer camp group this this iHop, the manager told me they don’t usually take bookings but him and his team when out of their way to accommodate us. From the moment our group set foot into the restaurant to the moment we left the team was attentive, friendly and accommodating. Our very big order was ready and waiting for us when we arrived and the ingredients were fresh and tasty! This experience was amazing and the staff here are amazing“

“This place was recommended to me by a coworker and I decided to give it a shot after work. Upon arrival, I was greeted by one of their friendly and welcoming staffs, it was early so it was not too packed. Their menu is simple and straightforward, I was really hungry at the time. Everything is made to order which I did not mind the wait since I’m a very patient person. A lot of locals come to this place which is a good sign and they have been in business for over 30 years which is rare nowadays for classic joints like this one. Also they open 6 days a week from 0700 hours to 1430 hours and closed on Tuesdays. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place for breakfast or just a laid back spot. I definitely will be back to try out the different items they have to offer.“

“Food - great but little pricey for the qty received. For example - 2 mid size pancakes are for around 15$ , I would suggest it should be around 10 to 11$. Although maple syrup is on the table, they charge additional $, so not sure what's the difference between the one on table vs what they get from inside.

No shakes, only smoothies“

“Embaixo do hotel mais charmoso de Palo Alto, a França se apresenta em versão californiana. Um lugar bem maneiro, bem legal. E ainda toca Bossa Nova. O que pode ser melhor?“

“Every time I walk into IHOP, I know I’m in for a satisfying meal and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you’re greeted at the door to the moment you leave, the staff make you feel right at home. The servers are friendly, attentive, and never let your coffee cup go empty!“

“I can’t say enough on how much my teen daughter loves coming to this iHop, when I have to work in this area. My first experience here at this iHop was about a year ago and I swore I would never come back due to a very rude waitress who was so dismissive and gross (rolling her eyes, speaking over me when I would speak, dirty flatware and never came back to check in on us).

But that all changed when I had a late working meeting and my daughter wanted breakfast food so I said “well let’s try this iHop again because it’s open late.” Well I’m glad we did. This time we had an amazing waitress by the name of Patricia or Patty I believe. She was so amazing and friendly. She made my daughter laugh and smile which was amazing because my daughter was having a bad day. This woman really left an impression on my kid and that meant the world to me more than she knows. The food is so so and the dining atmosphere is pretty nice. Again thanks for the great customer service Patty and we will come back again due to you turning our experience around into a great one.🤗“