This place has a limited menu for lunch, but everything they do is done well, and the price is right. Nice spot a mile or so from my job but feels like a 30 minute vacation. Check it out.
Sanford Dickert
Nice, quiet space that few know about unless you are part of the golfing or old school Mountain View crowd. Great pastries and ask for a Cortado (not on menu)!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
Gary Bradski
Good quiet place for coffee, breakfast or lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
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You should definitely ask Nora for a Cortado - her version of a Cuban coffee. Something terrific to enjoy.
Ken Wilsher
Very nice cafe right on Shoreline Lake. What the water birds and the sailboats as you eat and drink.
We like the place overall, and the food is nice there. However, some staff members are really unwelcoming to the customers. For example, we received an everything bagel instead of a sesame bagel as listed on the menu. I had asked for a sesame bagel. The lady insisted that they *always* serve everything bagels. Obviously, that was not true, as my toddler had a sesame bagel earlier this week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
saeed heysiattalab
Love this place. Food and atmosphere are great especially if you’re a biker, this can be a great destination or rest stop to have some food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
Michelle M.
My husband and I visited Shoreline Lake for a quick bike ride the other weekend, and I was surprised at home much there is to do in the area! Shoreline Lake seems like a great date or lunch spot, where you can go on a hike or do an activity, and then have a snack. There was free parking in front of the restaurant, and from there we were able to unload and explore the many trails around the lake. There's seating at the restaurant both inside and outside, and picnic tables near the restaurant if you bring your own food. The restaurant also had lockers and lake equipment rentals. For lunch, I had a chicken sandwich. The baguette was nice and the homemade chips were excellent. The flavors on the sandwich were just ok for me, so I would try the veggie burger next time. My husband had the breakfast sandwich, but my favorite part of the meal was the granola he got with it! Service was a little bit slow and there's not a ton of variety in the options, but the quality is good for the price. We will be back for a date another time. It also seems like a nice place to take family or out of town friends.
kate s.
Amazing location. Beautiful view while you eat lunch. Their food has seemed to go downhill. It's pretty expensive as well. I had a turkey sandwich it was pretty nice. My boyfriend got the burger it was pretty low quality ingredients, edible but not great. I hope they get back to the standard they used to have because it is a hidden gem location. Service was very good. Polite with smiles.
Shoreline Lake American Bistro is one of a kind. What a gem and true Bay Area treat. As I WFH at times, Shoreline Lake American Bistro offers a peaceful and productive ambiance. From a wide variety of lakeside dining options (I. E. Sandwiches, Soups, Salads), a blissful panoramic outlook of Shoreline Lake and reliable internet access - Thank you, Shoreline American Bistro!
Bei Yang
We love here for hiking, boating and riding. The restaurant has a good location. The food has a large portion and delicious. You can order breakfast and lunch all day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
Chrissie Glidden
Great little place after a walk. They have yummy homemade pastries and the best yogurt with homemade apple chutney granola. You can get any coffee drink you want, and it has a great view of the lake.
Basic food with a nice view and courteous but younger service staff, nearby boat rentals and outdoor recreation areas a huge plus for corporate events and gatherings.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has a limited menu for lunch, but everything they do is done well, and the price is right. Nice spot a mile or so from my job but feels like a 30 minute vacation. Check it out.
Nice, quiet space that few know about unless you are part of the golfing or old school Mountain View crowd. Great pastries and ask for a Cortado (not on menu)!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
Good quiet place for coffee, breakfast or lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
You should definitely ask Nora for a Cortado - her version of a Cuban coffee. Something terrific to enjoy.
Very nice cafe right on Shoreline Lake. What the water birds and the sailboats as you eat and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Sandwich, Salad, Chips, Fish, Eggs Benedict, Fries, Shoreline Breakfast
We like the place overall, and the food is nice there. However, some staff members are really unwelcoming to the customers. For example, we received an everything bagel instead of a sesame bagel as listed on the menu. I had asked for a sesame bagel. The lady insisted that they *always* serve everything bagels. Obviously, that was not true, as my toddler had a sesame bagel earlier this week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Love this place. Food and atmosphere are great especially if you’re a biker, this can be a great destination or rest stop to have some food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
My husband and I visited Shoreline Lake for a quick bike ride the other weekend, and I was surprised at home much there is to do in the area! Shoreline Lake seems like a great date or lunch spot, where you can go on a hike or do an activity, and then have a snack. There was free parking in front of the restaurant, and from there we were able to unload and explore the many trails around the lake. There's seating at the restaurant both inside and outside, and picnic tables near the restaurant if you bring your own food. The restaurant also had lockers and lake equipment rentals. For lunch, I had a chicken sandwich. The baguette was nice and the homemade chips were excellent. The flavors on the sandwich were just ok for me, so I would try the veggie burger next time. My husband had the breakfast sandwich, but my favorite part of the meal was the granola he got with it! Service was a little bit slow and there's not a ton of variety in the options, but the quality is good for the price. We will be back for a date another time. It also seems like a nice place to take family or out of town friends.
Amazing location. Beautiful view while you eat lunch. Their food has seemed to go downhill. It's pretty expensive as well. I had a turkey sandwich it was pretty nice. My boyfriend got the burger it was pretty low quality ingredients, edible but not great. I hope they get back to the standard they used to have because it is a hidden gem location. Service was very good. Polite with smiles.
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Shoreline Lake American Bistro is one of a kind. What a gem and true Bay Area treat. As I WFH at times, Shoreline Lake American Bistro offers a peaceful and productive ambiance. From a wide variety of lakeside dining options (I. E. Sandwiches, Soups, Salads), a blissful panoramic outlook of Shoreline Lake and reliable internet access - Thank you, Shoreline American Bistro!
We love here for hiking, boating and riding. The restaurant has a good location. The food has a large portion and delicious. You can order breakfast and lunch all day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoreline Breakfast
Great little place after a walk. They have yummy homemade pastries and the best yogurt with homemade apple chutney granola. You can get any coffee drink you want, and it has a great view of the lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Eggs Benedict, Shoreline Breakfast
Basic food with a nice view and courteous but younger service staff, nearby boat rentals and outdoor recreation areas a huge plus for corporate events and gatherings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food is just fine.