27 Best Cafes near Half Moon Bay

“Our first time there. Good food, comfortable place.👍👍“

“Great coffee and atmosphere!“

“Ryan is the BEST!! Great Uber fresh food delivered or ready for pick up daily“

“The service is friendly but basic. The place decoration is simple and nice. The food tastes good but…
If you are vegetarian you are fine but if you are vegan is way more complicated as the dishes don't have a clear list of ingredients and the salsas are a mistery, they just bring to the table with no explanation. The allegedly vegan soup have some ghee butter flavor.
Very affordable prices.“

“Fiero Cafe is a great spot for a casual but satisfying meal. The pasta here is authentic and delicious — the bolognese especially stands out, rich and full of flavor. Portions are just right, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They also serve omelets, which make a nice lighter option if you’re not in the mood for pasta. Overall, a cozy place with tasty, well-made dishes that feel genuinely Italian.“

“Great coffee, friendly service, good for plane spotting!“

“+ Great variety of choices for brunches (sandwiches, bagels, rice plates, etc, rice balls) and beverages (coffee, tea, boba, etc)
+ Loved the omelet. Light and fresh taste. Not over-flavored like many other brunch places.
+ Quiet and low key atmosphere

- Hojicha was too sweet.“

“Love the indoor/patio ambience Menu selection,,,food ,,,,especially variety of bruschettas Drink selection as well,,,, mimosas,,,sangria Would like more live music“

“Went here twice in two days while staying at the Hyatt Regency. A really cute little place that opens early and closes late. Their specialty drinks are excellent. I didnt stay for a game, but it seems like a great place for a board game night with friends.“

“Fritters are great for a treat“

“good food Coffey and people“

“was an amazing vibes lovely crew coffee was so good!“

“Great food and love the outside seating. so quant and cozy. Chinese chicken salad is delicious. very friendly staff. I only wish they had the nutrition info next to the items on the menu for those of is that like to keep track.“

“Amazing staff, sandwiches, and specials. Christine runs it and she's a great person. You'll love Yay!“

“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! 😋“

“Great 👍 🔥🔥🔥🔥😜😜🔥😜😜😜😜😜😜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Had Breakfast here during our stay in San Mateo. Our Hotel was nearby and didn't serve breakfast, after a quick search, decided to check out this place. Glad we did, great Coffee and Food. This was the first place we visited during our trip to San Francisco. It's located in an Office Building, lots of parking. What we loved too was how everyone here knew each other. Staff were very warm and friendly. Will definitely visit again.“

“Great food and friendly folks. We love this place! Try the crab cakes eggs Benedict. Yumm“

“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.“

“Nice cozy atmosphere, tasty açaí bowls. This would be a nice place to take kids; in the corner they have a cute little table with toys and crayons. The owner has a friendly and nice attitude.

One little thing that could be improved is if more vegan options were added that would be good.“

“sandwich great cookies. great friendly owners“

“Super cute little cafe! Has nice jazz music playing along with friendly staff! I had the half & half combo with the turkey Italiano sandwich & the broccoli cheddar soup & a bottle of water which came out to 16.55 total..Both very good and would reccomend! Has indoor and outdoor seating.“

“I really enjoyed my Friday morning visit around 10 a.m. There was about a 5-minute wait, a short line, and all the chairs were taken, lots of people standing around and the space was loud and crowded. I was meeting a friend, and even in the bustle we were able to have a wonderful conversation. By about 10:30, the crowd thinned out, and we found a table to enjoy not just our conversation but also some delicious coffee.

She ordered a flat white and loved it, saying it had a caramel-like taste. I had the Tahitian vanilla latte with oat milk (so good!) and an avocado toast. Next time, I’ll definitely order the avocado toast with an egg and try the miso latte the barista recommended.

The café has seating for maybe 15–20 people, either individually or paired up. Overall, a great spot, I’ll definitely be back!“

“What’s not to like. The cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. Sinful pastry case. The ham n cheddar croissant is off the hook. Every item on display look delicious. Nice front staff. Quick service and I have to try those pecan rolls. Please come to Folsom.“

“Step into France. The croissant are perfect - and so many choices. I love to go on homemade pasta day.“

“Great place for Asian drinks!“

“Nice, quiet spot where you order up front and they bring the food to you. I got the eggs benedict and it was cooked perfectly. Also I loved the hash brown as it was one crispy, delicious rectangle. Bottomless coffee and nice people. Would totally come back.“