18 Best Breakfast Restaurants near San Carlos

“Just a no frills old fashioned diner that reminds me of being a kid. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. I would recommend this place to anyone that wanted a quick bite to eat without breaking the bank“

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“A truly wonderful place in the hills above Woodside/Palo Alto. Great, attentive and friendly stuff. The vibe is cool and wonderful being surrounded by the redwoods. Food was good, drink section vast, and seating areas plenty. Love it here!“

“Huge shout out to Christie’s. This place has that true family owned, tight knit restaurant vibe that’s getting harder and harder to find. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care and pride behind everything they do. The freshly squeezed orange juice is unreal bright, fresh, and exactly how it should be.

And the chicken fried steak… wow. Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered just right it’s straight fire. This is comfort food done right, the kind that hits every note and leaves you already planning your next visit. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot on, and the quality is consistent.

They’re also dog friendly, which makes it an even better neighborhood spot for locals. What really sets Christie’s apart though is the people friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to serve their community. It feels like a place where regulars are family and new faces are treated the same way. If you’re looking for great food, honest flavors, and that classic neighborhood restaurant energy, Christie’s is a gem in Burlingame that absolutely deserves the love.“

“Delicious Asian fusion breakfast and lunch“

“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! 😎“

“Best affordable prices in Palo Alto, someone recommend me this place since they offer different dishes every day for lunch, I got the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! They cooked the eggs in front of you and the special homemade sauce makes it testy“

“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!!“

“Absolutely love Joanie's Cafe when I'm craving a good ole American style breakfast. I grew up with those meals and Joanie's reminds of those great times.
Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, omelettes, Benedicts, pancakes, juices and coffee. You arrive hungry and leave satisfied because the portions are hefty. Doesn't break the bank either. Great service from a professional staff.
My favorite is to visit Joanie's on a Sunday and enjoy the Farmer's Market on California Ave right after.“

“LOVE THE CINNAMON TEA & COFFEE CAKE!

Long time customer - grew up going to the Cupertino location - often dining with or among city government officials & parks & rec staff!!

I want a subscription to the bulk cinnamon tea club 😁“

“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! 😋“

“It was an early Saturday morning when I went to Eskina restaurant in Redwood City. I was seated right away and asked what I wanted to drink. I ordered tea and got it right away. The menu is very diverse and I couldn't make up my mind about which omelet I wanted. I decided on an old favorite...ham and cheese. I sipped my tea and placed my order with a very attentive waiter who knew the menu and told me what today's specials were. I didn't have to wait long before I was served a beautiful omelet that was worth waiting for. However, I didn't see as much cheese as I expected. That was a let down. Also I was asked multiple times if I wanted coffee which was very annoying. I do recommend Eskina for a delicious breakfast. Too bad I'm not a coffee drinker. They offer a beautiful cinnamon coffee. You will be pleasantly surprised if you decide to try this undiscovered local gem of a breakfast place. I enjoyed my breakfast which came with delicious potatoes and toast and all the fixins.“

“1st time in Cali , this place was a 3 min walk from my hotel . I had the adult grill cheese. It was delicious. The service was great and the prices were not bad at all . I definitely recommend and will be returning next time i’m on the west coast .“

“Great food and diverse menu selection. The Chilaquiles were delicious, very authentic Mexican taste and the French toast is to die for.“

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

“Morning of 8/22/26 Luis G was one of our servers. I say “one of” because you can see Stacks employees Redwood City work as a team. As always my Lumberjack Pancakes were delicious! The coffee was very tasty. We finished the pot and were offered more just as the last drop was poured. Luis brought me my wheelchair and assisted as needed assuring me I was not “holding up traffic” Thank you Stacks! You never let me down!“

“Bomb. Burgers hott chicks goood foood been there lots of time great service“