31 Best Coffee Shops in San Mateo

KAIZEN & COFFEE Coffee Shops • $
2337 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Almond Croissant
Black Sesame
PB & B Toast
Ube Latte

“The Absolute Best Coffee in the Bay Area!My husband and I are total coffee seekers whenever we travel, and finding Kaizen & Coffee was the absolute highlight of our trip to San Mateo! It might be the smallest coffee shop we’ve ever visited, but it packs a massive punch. The modern black-and-white interior is incredibly clean and inviting, and the baristas are wonderfully friendly and helpful.We stayed for a week and literally came back 5 times—that’s how good it is! We tried three of their signatures: the Black Sesame Latte, Ube Latte, and Miso Caramel Latte. The Black Sesame was our absolute favorite, closely followed by the Miso Caramel. If you love perfectly balanced drinks, trust me: these are exceptionally delicious, never overly sweet, beautifully creamy, and topped with the thickest, perfect foam.The biggest selling point for us? Absolutely zero chemical syrups. They make all of their bases and syrups in-house, which is exactly what we look for in high-quality specialty coffee. We live in Arizona and are already wishing we could clone this place and bring it home. We cannot wait to visit the Bay Area again just to come back here. Don't skip this gem!“

4.7 Superb247 Reviews
Bonjour Bakehouse Bakery • $
1007 Howard Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon and Scallions Savory French Scone
Berries Scones and Almond Croissant
Large Breakfast Pastries Box
New - Mushroom French Scone
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Friday Special - Waffle
Chocolate Croissant
Sweet French Scone
Berry French Scone
Apple Turnover

“The bacon scallion scones are delicious!“

4.8 Superb166 Reviews
3 Bees Coffee Cafe • $
224 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Colombia Coffee Beans
Streussel Coffee Cake
Breakfast Burritos
Iced Latte
Samosa

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

4.7 Superb174 Reviews
Little Late Bird Cafe • $
777 Mariners Island Blvd STE 170, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Banana Latte
Bibimbap

“Eating lunch here right now with the family on a weekend. The service is very friendly and speedy. The space is also very clean and open. The place is kind of tucked away in office buildings but there was still a good amount of people here on a weekend. The kids loved the pond area outside to run around and look at the ducks. The food is also very good. Lots of light and heartier options. We got masubis, loco moco and bibimbop bowls along with some drinks. We’ll definitely be back especially since the kids love it here.“

4.7 Superb129 Reviews
Fiero Caffe Cafe • $$
106 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon Omelet with Goat Cheese
Croissant Ham and Cheese
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
Vegetarian Pesto Panini
Smoked Salmon Omelette
Spaghetti Carbonara
Penne Salmon Pasta
Spaghetti Meatballs
Chicken Parmigana
Eggplant Parmesan

“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.“

4.7 Superb199 Reviews
Sama Coffee Shop Coffee Shops • $
800 S B St #500, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Crème Brûlée Espresso
French Hot Chocolate
Pistachio Milk Cake
Kunafeh with Cheese
Chocolate Baklava
Saffron Milk Cake
Tres Leches Cake
Turkish Delights
Turkish Delight
Arabic Bagels

“Excellent Turkish coffee, they had some delicious Chai tea as well. The selection of lattes are incredible. A must experience for those who want extraordinary Coffeee and Tea experiences.“

4.3 Superb152 Reviews
Johnny’s American • $
1214 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Bacon and Avocado Omelet with Fried Potatoes
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Mediterranean Omelette
Joe's Scrambled Eggs
Cheeseburger Fries
Blueberry Pancakes
Corned Beef Hash
Huevos Rancheros
Corn Beef Hash
Pastrami Omelet

“Great food an Service. Friendly staff and generous portions.“

4.6 Superb140 Reviews
Patio Coffee Shop Coffee Shops • $
25 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Two Eggs Any Style w Linguiça
Corn Beef Hash and Eggs
Portuguese Omelette
Seasonal Fruit
Eggs Benediet

“Nice staff. Great menu and lovely outside patio for dining“

4.7 Superb112 Reviews
Apple Fritter Cafe • $
1901 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Churros & Cream French Toast
Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich
Nutella Banana Pancakes
Mystery Fritter Donut
Original Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Blueberry Fritter
Two Ube Donuts
Try Any Burger
Apple Fritter

“Fritters are great for a treat“

4.5 Superb365 Reviews
Backhaus | San Mateo Bakery • $
32 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Black Sesame Kumquat Kouign Amann
Raspberry Pistachio Croissant
Pistachio Raspberry Croissant
Ham \u0026 Cheese Croissant
Everything Croissant Bowl
Raspberry Kouign Amann
Almond Croissant
Assorted Pastries
Seeded Sourdough
Pain Au Chocolat

“Great place. Long lines and worth it“

4.4 Superb110 Reviews
Chai Yo Thai Cuisine Vegetarian • $$
2116 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Roti with Yellow Curry
Vegetable Spring Roll
Pineapple Fried Rice
Tom Kha Veggie Soup
Basil Fried Rice
Soy Satay Chicken
Drunken Noodles
Spicy Cat Fish
Cucumber Salad
Coconut Rice

“(All from vegan menu):
* Tom Yum - 10/10
* Mixed Tofu - great
* Pumpkin Curry - great
* Pad Kee Mao - great
* Noodle Garlic - great
* Basil - great
* Bangkok Duck - 9.5/10 excellent
* Spicy Cat Fish - 9/10 great
* Coconut Rice - 10/10 great

Would be amazing to see the menu become fully vegan someday!“

4.6 Superb104 Reviews
Peet's Coffee Coffee Shops • $
255 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Frappuccino
Mocha Late
Roast

“I love the love sign in the Golden latte! #Nice!“

4.2 Good130 Reviews
Bay Watch San Mateo American • $$
201 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Avocado Tomato Skillet 2 over Easy Eggs Home Potatoes
Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes
Pancakes and an English
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Tropical French Toast
Bacon Filled Waffle
Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito
Strips of Bacon

“Great selection of breakfast fare. Went with a traditional breakfast- eggs, hash browns, sausage, toast. Wife went with an omelet option - San Franciscan. Great food.

Ask for Jan to be your server. Great service and very friendly.“

4.4 Superb193 Reviews
Bagel Box And Coffee Bagel shop • $
3174 Campus Dr, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Cream Cheese Bagel
Breakfast Burrito
House Brew
Bagel Club
Iced Latte
Bagel Lox
Lox Bagel

“Yummy bagel sandwich.I got the lox bagel on an everything bagel
There is no seating as it's just a tiny building that has drive through and a few tables outside.I also ordered a ice matcha latte
Everything was very good“

4.5 Superb59 Reviews
Dulzura Café Bakery • $
709 Bermuda Dr, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Sandwich
Pigs in a Blanket
Deluxe Pastry Box
Oreo Cheesecake
Cuban Sandwich
Strudel
Cake

“Cozy little hidden place in San Mateo. A bakery, coffee shop and specialized on cakes. They do offer some Filipino delicacies.“

4.4 Superb107 Reviews
Philz Coffee Coffee Shops • $
113 S B St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Iced Coffee Rosé
Jacob's Wonderbar
Iced Coffee Rose
Philharmonic
Tesora

“Being from out of town I hadn’t heard oh Philz. I stopped by to hang out with some coffee for a little while before a meeting. I was surprised by their comprehensive coffee list and landed on a delicious blend to sip on. Service was fast and friendly. There were a dozen or so customers working away on their laptops with plenty of table space to spare. If this place existed near me I wouldn’t go to another cafe for coffee!“

4 Good221 Reviews
Philz Coffee Coffee Shops • $
42 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Coffee Rosé
Cup of Joe
Yerba Mate
Honey Haze
Cocoa

“Not only is the coffee the BEST but everyone who works there is so friendly and helpful! Great start to my day!“

4 Good96 Reviews
Penelopes Coffee and Tea Coffee Shops • $
1326 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo

“They're doing a good job, being small local stores - a nice diversion from Starbucks junk. I'm a latte guy and find their coffee to my taste (well, maybe not as good as I make myself 🤔). The pastry selection is fresh, not shipped in plastic wrappers them warmed like SB. And the place is pleasant and open with sitting inside and out.“

4.2 Good26 Reviews
Peet's Coffee Coffee Shops • $
1020 Park Pl, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Cup of Magic

“I love the love sign in the Golden latte! #Nice!“

3.9 Good125 Reviews
Lobster Chef Seafood • $$
2948 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Lobsters
Combo 2 Crab
Seafood

“La sopa súper deliciosa, sin embargo no ofrecen bebidas al momento de tomar la orden. Aunque si hay bebidas gaseosas y demás no nos ofrecieron nada de eso, las raciones son algo pequeñas.“

4.6 Superb47 Reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee Coffee Shops • $
201 S B St Ste A, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Nana Joes Golden Hour Granola Bar
Bay Breakfast Sandwich
Craft Instant Coffee
Waffle with Chocolate
Croissant Breake
Latte Macchiato
Avocado Toast
Drip Coffee

“Late is the best, looking forward to be drinking my late everyday here“

3.8 Good153 Reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee Coffee Shops • $
3081 S Delaware St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Liège Waffle

“Nice place!“

3.8 Good208 Reviews
Pink Pink Tea Shoppe Bubble Tea • $
60 31st Avenue, 285 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve
Hokkaido Milk Ice Cream
Milk Coconut Pudding
T J1 Matcha Tornado
Peach Ice Cream
Oreo Tornado
Juice

“Raises the Tea bar considerably!“

4.1 Good90 Reviews
Rare Tea | San Mateo / Half Moon Bay Bubble Tea • $
1330 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Popcorn Chicken
Teapresso Brew
Mango Passion

“NEW in the Highlands: At last, our own boba tea joint and it’s awesome! RareTea took over the Hawaiian BBQ space, and it’s serving up Okinawa and Jasmine milk teas every bit as good as it is back in Taiwan 🇹🇼! Props to the owners braving COVID shutdown and having a go at their small business — from the looks on the little kids’ faces, we are glad and we will be back, often! 🥤 🌞 🇹🇼“

4.2 Good68 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Coffee Shops • $
2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo

“I often visit this place first before starting my Target trips since I always take long trips a d having coffee while shopping is delightful. It’s good to have a Starbucks in every Target store.The staff are friendly. Sometimes, I got my orders mixed up though. I was quite upset for not having what I wanted but just shrugged it off.

Parking: Plenty of free parking lots in the shopping center

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair road and tables“

3.7 Good56 Reviews
Nordstrom Espresso Bar Coffee Shops • $
130 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, San Mateo
3.7 Good15 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Coffee Shops • $
Crystal Springs Shopping Center, 111 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Iced Latte

“I am genuinely surprised to see this location rated at only 3.9 stars. I've been coming here twice a week for the past month, and my experience has been consistently five-star.

The morning staff is particularly excellent. They are always friendly, and their genuine smiles are the perfect way to start my day. Yes, they get busy—it's Starbucks—but the consistent and friendly greeting everyone receives truly sets this location apart.

This spot is now one of my top locations, right up there with the East Cut store in SF!“

3.7 Good116 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Coffee Shops • $
1701 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Tropical Citrus Iced Energy with Strawberry Puree
Blueberry Streusel Muffin
Pike Place Roast
French Press
Plain Bagel
Pour Over
Bakery

“I quenched my thrist I loved this place.... ����“

3.7 Good150 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Coffee Shops • $
54 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino Blended Beverage
Double-Smoked Bacon Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Impossible Breakfast Sandwich
Frappuccino Deli
Vanilla Crème

“When I used my husband’s Starbucks card, cashier said she couldn’t put my name on the cup. Weird! But the barista made my coffee perfectly!!! That occasionally happens when I order my coffee at other Starbucks. The first time I was introduced to Iced Cocoa Cappuccino, I was hooked! I do have to order Iced Mocha Cappuccino now because I was told they don’t always have “cocoa” in stock.“

3.7 Good163 Reviews
Neal's Coffee Shop American • $
114 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Bacon and Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Onions
Swedish Crepes with Lingonberry Butter
Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns
Turkey Burger w Potato Salad
Hash Brown Home Fries
Buttermilk Pancakes
Corned Beef Hash
Shrimp Linguini
Club Sandwich
Toast

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

4.1 Good131 Reviews
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Cafe 2k

Cafe 2k Cafe • $
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo

“The cutest little thing with the staff that knows how to take care of their customers. You can just have a Latte and a Pastry but they have a variety of absolutely delicious salads, wraps and sandwiches. Can't recommend it highly enough. # 294 goes there from the Hillsdale Shopping Center.“

4.8 Superb25 Reviews

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