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    Alana's Cafe

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Green tea
    Ben L.

    The staff here always is so friendly and welcoming. The Saturday special was the Texas toast with fruit and eggs and sausage (substitute) and it was quite fabulous. The scones are must as they have rotating flavors each day. It's charming and delicious all in one.

    Alana's Combo Mediterranean Scramble
    Alli W.

    We had brunch here on Sunday and luckily didn't have to wait for a table since we chose to sit at the counter. A great view because we were able to see the open kitchen right in front of us. Ambiance: 4/5 Small and causal diner that's pretty loud inside but it gives a homey feel lol. Outside seating is available too. Service: 5/5 Wonderful! Everyone was incredibly nice, friendly, and efficient. Definitely worth giving a tip just because of their service. Food: 4/5 Mediterranean scramble - Scrambled eggs with a variety of veggies tasted great. We chose a blueberry scone with this one and thought that was tasty too. Alana's combo - I wished my scrambled eggs had more seasoning because it was pretty bland. Potatoes were a bit burnt but not bitter so that was acceptable. Coffee cake that we chose with this was perfect-- surprisingly wasn't too sweet. Next time, we'd ask for it to be warmed up. Black coffee - If you like a dark roast like me, you'd love this!

    Coffee cake
    Christina L.

    Weekend brunch! Tell hostess name and group number, you will need to wait nearby. Waited about 15 minutes, was able to walk down to farmers market, scroll a bit and made it back to be seated. Although the cafe is not large, great layout so you do not feel squish. Menu had plenty of option, ordered a company's coming with coffee cake ($21.75), and stack of Swedish pancake with bacon ($17.25). Coffee cake was good and unique to this cafe. Also prefer coffee cake to bread. As for the company's coming, I think the order needed to be slightly larger to justify the price, even a few more potatoes would have made it better. Had one poached egg and one overcooked egg. Taste was okay, it was somewhat bland, a bunch of veggies and sausage toss together with potato. The three stack Swedish pancake could have used way more bacon! Overall, the food was alright, some unique items, but the service was excellent!

    Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Small
    Allison W.

    A popular brunch spot on the weekends! My friend and I came around 10:30 AM and we were lucky to be seated immediately. Tables are crowded together, giving the space a cute neighborhood feel. The staff are super friendly and warm, making all customers feel at home. I was very surprised that coffee cake and scones were offered as options for bread on the menu -- you could really have a decadent breakfast here! I got the California Scramble and an orange juice. Juice was good, no pulp. The scramble was good too, lots of veggies and very filling. They gave me lots of toast and plenty of crispy breakfast potatoes, so I left very full and content. Would visit again in the future!

    Pear, onion, Bleu cheese quiche with fruits
    Connie C.

    Pretty popular brunch spot in Burlingame. Do expect some type of wait on the weekends. The shop is quite narrow, so be ready to be elbow to elbow with your neighbors. They do have some tables out on the sidewalk. Not the greatest spot if you have a huge group, 4 would be your comfortable max. Prices are a bit high for what you get. You do get full, just don't expect much leftovers. Their weekend menu is limited on the savory stuff like soups and some of the sandwiches. I've tried their omelettes, quiche, and salads before. Their quiches are amazing. You get a side of fruits or salad on weekends, there is a soup option on weekdays. The flavors do change from time to time, I had a pear and bleu cheese one, can't say no to one of my favorite pairings. If you're very desperate, they do sell the whole pie to bake at home. As much as I like their quiche, their omelettes are probably more filling.

    Company's Coming
    Rocky V.

    Solid breakfast spot right in the heart of downtown Burlingame. The Swedish oatmeal pancakes are straight up the bomb, especially with lingonberry and maple syrup. Super moist, perfectly cooked, the gold standard of pancakes in my book. The "Company's Calling" hits that sweet spot too, a nice mix of veggies and Italian sausage, all topped with perfectly poached eggs. Honestly, you really can't go wrong here.

    Daw M.

    Friendly service Food is consistent Scrambles are yummy Lingonberries still yummy Thank you!

    Alana's Oatmeal w/cinnamon & raisin
    Sophia M.

    This spot fills up the second they open for a reason. Known for their swedish oatmeal pancakes and fantastic service. Feels like a big family in here - everyone is so friendly and personable. They nail is with everything. The scramble was fantastic, oatmeal perfect, sourdough fresh and flavorful. You can't go wrong with any menu item here.

    Zack G.

    Small but extremely popular cafe with a few tables both inside and outside, and a small bar counter inside as well Don't take reservations, and even though me and my fiance got here 5 min before they opened there was already a line. By the time we ordered, the place was already full. They ran an incredibly efficient operation however, and our entire dining experience only took ~35min Have a good variety of breakfast staples, though they are known for their "Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes". My fiancé and I each opted for an iced latte, and we decided to split an order of banana Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes and a "Classic Alana's Breakfast" (which was comprised of scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and breakfast potatoes. All of the things we tried were very tasty. We especially really enjoyed the seasoning that they used on their breakfast potatoes (my personal favorite) and their scrambled eggs. The Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes were unique, and you could really taste the oatmeal in them(!), but didn't blow me away. We were also disappointed that the bananas came on the side and not in, or on top of, the pancakes. The portions were pretty large, but it was also fairly expensive given the diner-esk vibes

    Our Famous Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes - Regular (3)
    Chris K.

    Nice little brunch spot on Burlingame ave. Came last minute on a Sunday during brunch and were told the wait would be about 45min for a party of four. Another waitress came out and put together a table for us outside and we got seated within five minutes. Perfect! I ordered the Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes. These were absolutely delicious. Perfect balance and not overly sweet. Plus pairing it with the berry jam took it to another level. My daughter got the mac and cheese and this was just ok at best. Would pass on it next time for her. Our waitress was super nice and checked on us often throughout the meal.

    Farmer's Garden, coffee cake
    Brianna H.

    My friend took my sister and I on a Sunday morning for brunch- we'd heard great things about the pancakes, and they did not disappoint! We got a stack of the swedish oatmeal pancakes with lingonberries to share- the texture was really interesting with the oatmeal and they were perfectly not too sweet. I got the farmer's garden with the famous coffee cake, which was a huge chunk that I ended up taking home but it was delicious- it tasted more like a banana bread. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked as well. My sister and friend got the sonoma scramble and the jalisco scramble, they both thought it was really yummy and loved the how seasoned the potatoes were. The service was great, they came over to refill our coffee and waters throughout our meal. We did need to wait around 20 minutes and ended up sitting inside. I'll definitely be back to try and get a seat outside next time! The space was so homey and cozy although it was pretty packed. Overall, this will definitely be one of my go-to brunch places!

    2/5 food at Cali pricing
    Yvonne Y.

    I'm not sure if I missed their prices before or if they recently raised them, but I was genuinely surprised by how expensive this little mom-and-pop cafe has gotten. I get that it's in Burlingame, but it's still a casual breakfast spot--nothing fancy, and the food doesn't exactly wow. Kiddo ordered a $21 chicken sandwich. The chicken was unseasoned and came on focaccia that seemed like it gave up halfway through baking. The best part? The cucumber, tomato, and onion on the side with watery tzatziki. That says a lot. I went with the quiche I used to like, but for $18.20, the portion was tiny--more like a side than a main. My husband had a scramble that didn't impress, and he kept saying Jack's does it way better (and for less than $22). The total? Over $77 before tip. I don't mind paying for a good meal, but the food just didn't live up to the price. Probably won't be back.

    Jason X.

    We liked the food enough and the classic vibes (friendly service, a chunk of regulars, open kitchen, tables close together). It's great that you can sub out a toast for a scone! It was a good experience, but not so good that we're dying to return.

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    A little pricey, but fabulous, fabulous food! Definitely worth the visit and definitely will visit again.

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    Just found out about this place and wish I knew about it sooner! Great food and great environment. Staff was very friendly!

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