50 Best Cafes near San Carlos

“me encanta esta muy buena y no tardan tanto con tu orden...ilove💕“

“I came here to say that this hole in the wall exceeded my expectations.

I ordered the breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and bacon. ? I had it with their homemade style biscuit and it held its shape; not too buttery.

Eating the eggs was like eating fluffy clouds. The texture of the breakfast sandwich dissolved into my mouth and it helped that the Pumpkin Pie oat latte wasn’t acidic or too bitter or lacked espresso so sip, don’t gulp because you want to take your time.

The ratio of coffee to Oatmilk was equally proportional. One can actually taste every sip, reminiscent of a fond fall memory in your mouth. ??

Sadly..there are no pictures but in many ways I felt like I was truly present enjoying the experience. I can tell the workers also cared about their work; all were friendly and kept the place nice and clean.

Thank youuuu!!! I’m coming back and I live in Berkeley where all their cafes are hard to beat. But this takes the prize in San Carlos.“

“Authentic and charming! The coffee, muffins and sandwiches are WAY wonderful!“

“We had food, coffee, and dessert, and enjoyed it all. A nice selection of games, including some more basic games for free. A cozy wood vibe, with beautiful board game art featured on the walls. Their music was fun, too! Wish I could take this cafe to my city!“

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

“Cafe Zoë is an incredible little community space that serves delicious beverages, food and entertainment. Kathleen, Zoë and the staff are truly amazing and provide great service. They are community minded and love how they support the arts as well.“

“Deliciously clean and fresh ingredients with simple homemade recipes.

Can't wait to come back for more...

Don't forget to try the homemade tiramisu as well.

Oh and the coffee is delicious as well.“

“It's a lovely and cute little spot to hang out and get tea, coffee or a snack. It's the coziest space in town and late hours are very nice.

One warning though, they don't allow laptops certain days of the week.“

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

“Incredibly friendly atmosphere. Perfect for studying and sipping on a warm drink. Staff is friendly and genuine. Food is served in HUGE portions and you can’t beat the price. Have been here countless times!“

“Great lunch choices. Healthy and unique. Desserts are the perfect combination for your coffee or latte. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Location is easy for access with designated parking. Will repeat for sure.“

“Fritters are great for a treat“

“I missed the drop off day for donating for the animals in need. Stopped by there this morning with a donation. Loved the greeting with a smile that I received when I walked in by the young man behind the counter. he was totally surprised when I handed him an envelope and explained that I had missed the drop off date. Now I know why this Cafe receives 5 stars, very friendly atmosphere. I will be back!!“

“We had to come back since the line was so long. The second time, the line was moving. We got a table and the food finally came maybe after 20 minutes. It was worth the wait. Presentation, freshness & flavor did not disappoint. My daughter & her husband live in SF. They took me out for lunch with her girlfriends“

“Bagels are tasty but small and expensive. The lox was good enough but again the sandwich was pricey for the amount of bagel and lox you’re getting. It’s the only bagel spot around so it’s got us hooked there. Two bagels (only one lox) cost me $16 and change.“

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

“Delicioso todos. Really enjoyed service and the food.“

“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! 😋“

“We had a lovely lunch. Food and service were excellent!“

“The drinks are really good. I loved coming here when they first opened and used to recommend it to all my friends. They also have a decent amount of seating inside with a modern cozy feel. However, as they became more popular and busy, the drink consistency started to decline. Although it's still more hits than misses, I'd only come here now if I happen to wake up early and can beat the rush.

I especially like the matcha, vanilla, and brown sugar lattes.“

“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.“

“Loved my experience, from the delicious salmon sandwich to the conscientious staff. Plus ample parking. We will be back.“

“You can tell when you walk in that this is a well-established fixture in Palo Alto. The breakfast menu is limited, but the food is made fresh and the ingredients were whole and healthy. And the coffee is very good, which makes sense since they advertise coffee from around the world and have a big roaster sitting off to the side.

The veggie omelet had a good number of veggies and was accompanied by a bagel and a cup of fruit. Although I was hungry I couldn't finish it all. They are generous with the coffee, and I also needed a to go cup for that. The seasoning on the omelet was pretty tame, but they provide salt and pepper, along with Tapatio got sauce to spice it up for those who like a little more flavor.

The counter service was courteous, and attentive, and our orders were correct.“

“Family owned cafe in San Mateo. The service is so friendly and homely. The decor is well curated. And most importantly the concept is soooo cool. A play on the Indian sweet Barfi, Barfia serves custom Barfi and a bunch of cultural drinks and food native to India and Philippines. Love this spot!“

“Stanford in campus counter style cafe offering a blend of Southeast Asian flavours. One has to lower expectations given that this is within the university and caters to a diverse set of diners, so the tastes are milder vs the local Asian staples. A good representation nonetheless of Asian cuisine. The dining area is soley outdoors but relatively clean and provides a good campus spot to have ones meal and to meet up. No toilets available.

Vegetarian options: Counter style gives you options but ask servers on specific ingredients used

Parking: Stanford University parking system in effect while free parking lots are further situated with the use of free shuttles

Kid-friendliness: Ample options for kid's tastes

Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious seating outdoors but ordering has to be done by counter“

“Absolutely adore this place! From the delightful staff, delectable food, to the charming atmosphere, it's a complete package!Plus, their mimosas are unparalleled, even for someone like me who doesn't usually indulge. I've been a loyal patron since day one, and my go-to dish has to be their breakfast tacos! ?“

“This is a hole in the wall gem!

Super cozy small shop ran by a local couple. The prices are super cheap and the Chai is delicious! I think it's a house blend. It's a bit sweet but the spices are on point! Highly recommend. 10/10“

“All time favorite cafe latte spot. With waffle & strawberries. At 7:30am!“

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“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.“

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

“Friendly staff good coffee and pastries 🥮“

“Good jasmine milk tea (I usually get 50% sweetness).
5 stars for friendly service and clear communication yesterday and for having bathrooms available; it's a pet peeve of mine how many tea places don't have bathrooms for customers.“

“It’s great! Quick service

Vegetarian options: Veggie bagels!

Parking: Easy parking

Kid-friendliness: Kid options. My kids enjoy their bagels and treats.

Wheelchair accessibility: Tables that fit them“

“Simply the best coffee! And teas. Great bites. Quick healthy meals. Service is friendly. Quality people and product. Consistent. It’s a favorite for a reason!! Check it out. (If you haven’t already!!)“

“Yummy and affordable but please please start putting every ingredient on the menu descriptions! The pesto chicken wrap has cheese but that’s not listed and one of your salads has seeds which also isn’t listed. I love the variety of food here, would be perfect lunch spot if every ingredient was included :)“

“Food is absolutely amazing. The breakfast sandwich is to die for, and their Kouign-amann is the best I've ever had. The store is adorable and doesn't have hipsters on laptops camping out in it. Service is quick and very kind. Best bakery I've ever been to.“

“Yummy delicious and super cool 😎“

“yo comiendo con un servicio para este cliente por sus seguidores y un servicio“

“Jimmy's serves awesome food and his staff is the best catering crew around.“

“Not a lot of japanese bakery selection here in the Bay Area, but this spot is a must-try.

Decided to try a large variety of the menu, and everything was a hit. Would def recommend getting the chocolate and matcha lattes; they are so rich and authentic which is rare to find even amongst drink specialized stores. Also would recommend the cream cornets and the tonkatsu sandwich; portion is huge!

Staff were all very friendly and professional; I you like your bread not too sweet, would def recommend.“

“Una tienda que refleja el pensar y sentir de la comunidad académica. Excelentes libros!“

“Absolute delight to get sandwiches from Steve's Café!!Our family favorites are Pesto chicken, Tuna melt and meatballs.Love the freshly baked brownies. Our school caters from Steve's and each time quality is superb and great tasting food items. Thank you so much for serving us.“

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

“I attended a Chemex Kenz coffee tasting and love their Hambala. Their love and passion for coffee translates in the quality of their beans. I’m glad I can also enjoy their brew at Sue’s Cafe in Downtown Saratoga.“

“Awesome place to enjoy good coffee, pastries and cosy atmosphere!“

“Food is delicious. There's nothing too exciting about the atmosphere. Their restaurants clean and well kept, but it's just a run-of-the-mill, nothing unique about it space. But the food was great. Had the bananas foster and it was so good.“