Having been to Beard Papa's in many different locations the one thing I will say is that their product is consistent. The customer service is average, and the cream puffs are always solid. Nothing that will blow you away, but will satisfy your sweet taste. I personally love the classic plain puff with custard cream. I have tried their chocolate covered puffs and those are really good as well! read more

We dropped by after dinner and needed some dessert. And decided to try out your fav papa puffs. We decided to order 6 although maybe it was an overkill but it was cheaper than ordering individually. We got the big ones because the small ones you can only customize the filling but not the toppings. I tasted only the green tea, chocolate and the honey butter. Out of those 3 I liked the honey butter (with vanilla filling) most. Then maybe it was the chocolate one (we put chocolate filling). But that might be because I took it home and ate it a few days later on a HOT afternoon. :). Then the green tea one (green tea filling) would be ranked after that. But maybe if I took this home and ate it on a hot day it might push this up the ranks as well. Haha. Anyhow, would definitely come back to try some of the other flavors. :) read more

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I've been a big fan of Beard Papa's for over 10 years, but this is my 1st review. I placed an order for 2 dozen cream puffs pick up at a specific time on Christmas Day. Admittedly I was running a little late to pick up my order. Surprisingly they were too and they actually called me to let me know they were running behind and my order wasn't quite ready for pick up. It would be another 20 minutes. They didn't have to call, but I appreciated the advance notice and when I finally got there, 15 minutes after my scheduled pick up time, it was ready to go. Nonetheless, of all the desserts at the family dinner, the cream puffs were gobbled up before any of the other desserts. Consistently delicious!! Still reasonably priced--hasn't gone up very much since I first started buying them...over the past 10 years, it's gone up about $0.75--for the price, I still think it's worth it. (a slice of cake at some bakeries are over $7). read more

Staff is friendly. But the puff... they are so tiny for what's charge! I still could not believe I spent $90 and got some very small items. I don't think I could ever go back. read more

Yummy light dessert. Puff pastry with your choice of crème filling. Great place to go to after a meal. read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Yooooooooo! I dunno if this place just sucks, or if they all do, but I was sorely disappointed :( First of all, they didn't have half the flavours posted. I'm on a hardcore Matcha kick right now and ya boi needs his Matcha. I also love Ube stuff. I just kinda like stuff that's lavender. Psyyyyche! I LOVE that s***! I don't even know if they have Ube, but I'm just sayin'. The ambiance of the restaurant was like walking into a giant dumpster party. Aight, you know how people build houses out of Packing Containers and then somehow it's super awesome? Yeah, this was like the complete other end of the spectrum of that. I thought this place was gonna collapse on my head. Straight up surprised this place is in business in this area, considering everything else was super nice and updated. I'd be down to give Beard Daddy another shot. Not _this_ one, but a differenter one. Hoooo no, not this one. LMFAO ROFLCOPTER read more

I've gotten Beard Papa's a bunch of times at different locations and I've always loved it! I usually get the original puff with vanilla filling. This time I also tried the cookies & cream puff. It was a little too sweet for my liking (and I can usually handle super sweet things). In the future I'd probably stick with my usual original puff with vanilla filling. This spot is more of a grab and go versus a sit-down. Only 1-2 tiny tables + it was pretty stuffy inside. read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Of all the Beard Papa locations, this one seems to be the most low-key no bells and whistles spot. They hand handwritten signs on their windows with grammatical errors ("Todays Flavor's") that make me cringe a little bit whenever I see them, but it does give it a little homey feel to it (a bit like a mom-and-pop vibe). Since COVID, it seems they place a table up at the doorway so that all interactions and transactions are made at the storefront. More than once their card reader is down, and I find myself having to dig for whatever meager cash I have in my wallet. They recommend you go across the street to the movie theater to get cash, but I like to think it's just the universe telling me "No Jenny, you do NOT need a dozen cream puffs today". They are a bit pricey, but personally they're worth shelling cash over every once in a while. For reference, my $9 in cash bought me 3 original cream puffs with change to spare as tip. Like all other Beard Papas, they have the standard vanilla and chocolate flavors daily, and offer 1-2 other flavors of the week. The matcha is always a family favorite! The puffs are consistently good, so I overlook some of the little inconveniences. It's always a stop whenever I'm in the downtown area. read more

Beard Papa's - Vanilla and two green teas - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I went to Beard Papa's first in Japan and Taiwan, and was thoroughly impressed so I decided to try it out in the states. I was slightly disappointed, but of course food might get worse the further you are from the origin. It was still solid, with different flavor fillings. Almost all of the shells were out when I visited in the afternoon. The shell was no sweet at all, but the filling was still yummy. Maybe I'll come back earlier in the day another time! read more

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This place is great !!! I love the customer service All of it is very fresh and delicious We ordered the original with vanilla and chocolate places flavored with vanilla so good ! Over all 5 stars can't wait to come back read more

Beard Papa's - Ohhh excited - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came here for cream puffs because it's my mom's favorite! Found metered street parking down the road. The location is right off of the main downtown San Mateo street. Because of COVID protocol, right now it's just a walk-up window where you order at the door and the guy brings you the treats. The location itself didn't look that big, a simple small shop. You can order a single puff or a set. We ordered a box of 6 vanilla cream puffs and my sister got an eclair. The cream puffs are the best. The pastry is light and airy and the filling is so decadent. You can easily eat like 2-3 but I limited myself to one haha. My sister couldn't tell the difference between the eclair or the cream puff but still enjoyed it. read more

Beard Papa's - Box of 6 cream puffs - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Really lovely cream puffs! I love that they're not too sweet, and relatively cheap compared to bobas. They're also quite close the Caltrain so it's easy to grab a quick snack before or after getting on. Sometimes they are missing limited edition flavors on posters, but I still really enjoyed the alternative flavors I tried. read more

This location is really inconsistent with the quality of everything. Sometimes the filling is a little off or the pastry is poorly shaped.

I love the Beard Papa's chain! They have some of the best Cream Puffs I've ever had. The puffs are huge, with a crispy outside and a delicious creamy center. They are a bit pricey but make for an excellent post-meal treat. You can customize both the outside and inside of the puffs. I like to go with the original for the outside puff and vanilla for the cream. Matcha and Chocolate fillings are delicious as well. read more

Beard Papa's - Original cream puffs with Vanilla and Chocolate fillings - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

It's dangerous for me to live so close to Beard Papa now... I find myself here once a week... Always order online so you don't have to wait in line! They keep it in the fridge for you till you arrive. I love getting the vanilla or green tea custard with the cookie crunch. I recently tried the mango custard as well, but I'd skip next time. It doesn't have the same consistency as the usual custard fillings. It's more of a whipped cream texture. read more

A pleasant snack place with crème puffs. The staff is diligent and considerate. The taste is good with crispy outside and creamy inside. It has very cute decoration where there are a few seats inside. The quantity of the snack is not too much burden of a after-meal walk. read more

Beard Papa's - Puff - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been a fan for the past 15 years. beardpapas cream puffs are amazingly delicious, always fresh and creamy! Their puffs and custard are made fresh in-house daily. So yummy! Service is always quick! So don't hesitate on getting a few boxes!! Get me some too, and I'll be your bestie for the day. lol read more

This was my first time here and I went with a friend who has been to one of these chain locations but not this specific one. By the time we went to order which was around noon on a Saturday, they were out of half the flavors. We got an assortment of cream puffs and the green tea eclair. The cream puffs were all very sweet and some of them were hard to differentiate the flavor since they were really sweet. The green tea eclair tasted alright. Though it was not as sweet as the cream puffs, it did not have a strong green tea taste to it. The individuals working at the store at the time were very nice though and as accommodating as they could be.The time we went was not super packed. Note there is very limited seating inside. read more

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It's kind of the day you want for some sweet. The quality of the food is always the same each time I visit . The staffs are friendly and helpful. Fast service. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

Beard Papa is a family favorite for us. We have been religiously consuming these cream puffs for over a decade both here in the Bay Area and internationally. Even though the prices have definitely skyrocketed and the size of the cream puff has shrunk significantly, at least the taste and quality have stayed consistent. I purchased a set of 6 cream puffs this weekend (4 original and 2 with chocolate filling) for about $19. The sizes are about half of what they used to be because I remember not being able to consume one whole cream puff and it was always such a filling treat. Now, I can easily eat 2 of them and still want more. The service was nice at this location and the wait was a little shorter than ten minutes to receive my order with two parties ahead of me. As long as the taste stays consistent and fresh, I will still come back for more. read more

I was in the mood for a cream puff then I remembered this place. They used to have two locations in San Francisco but closed it due to Covid. So I went to this location. It was delicious as I remembered it from the last time I had a cream puff pre-Covid era. I ordered the cream puff with the original crust with vanilla cream inside Definitely will be back for more the next time I feel like a cream puff. read more

I've often driven by this place but didn't try it until recently when I parked at the parking garage it is attached to. It was pretty empty when I came in, probably because a competitor opened up nearby, but I was pleasantly surprised by the taste! I got an original puff with a cookies and cream filling, but I would try the vanilla next time. It was very messy to eat haha, but delicious! read more

great treat any time. Today was a pre dinner dessert. I tried the Paris Brest filled with matcha pudding and matcha powder. Thicker than a regular cream puff, but as thick or chewy as an actual churro, but delicious. Other visits we went with the regular cream puff, and saw a new item for the "s'mores" category. This will have to be saved for a future visit. Service was quick and we were on our way. read more

Beard Papa's - paris brest with matcha - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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First time coming here and we got a few different types that were all really good! The location was clean and the staff were super friendly even though it was close to closing time. Excited to go again! read more

Beard Papa's is more than just a little nook of a Bakery nestled in over priced downtown San Mateo... It's a cream puff lovers Paradise! Quaint with only a couple of chairs to sit in, Beard Papas is mostly a 'grab - n- go' dessert shop. They were out of Vanilla filling when I rolled up, but no worries.. Chocolate and Matcha to the rescue! I left with two cup fulls of Mini green tea and Choco cream puffs that cured my sweet tooth. Case closed. I'll be back next time for more.. read more

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For only two people working in the shop, our order came out relatively fast. We had 3 parties ahead of us, approximately 15-17 minute wait? It's a small shop and it's off of the main strip of restaurants. Always a nice little fluffy, yet crispy shell! Green tea and Strawberry were really good. When I have another cream puff craving, then I'll probably head here! read more

Due to covid reason they set up table + payment station at door. Seems like only 3 flavors are available per day (6/28 was Chocolate, Vanilla, and Mango). Friend ordered a box for after dinner dessert. I think filling got a bit soft during the wait. Mango didn't taste that strong to me, would've preferred harder frozen custard. read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Had to wait more than 15 minutes for our our order. Only 2 men working here 1 ) 1 guy was in the back eating his lunch or eating his cream puffs (by the stoves) 2) while the other guy was in the front taking orders We left, went to get our jackets, came back 15 minutes later & our order was still not ready 3) so now the guy that was taking orders, was the one filling the cream puffs with the filling. So, 15 min, now became 30 min. The Hubby was ready to leave already. But, I already paid for it! I was watching the guy and I saw him drop one of the original cream puffs, he picked it up & placed it on the white container that had all the other original cream puffs, that still had to be filled. I just shook my head! I know he saw me watching him, because finally, 5 or 10 min later he decided to throw away all of those original cream puffs. Then, their machine isn't working, for some reason. NOW, IT'S CASH ONLY!!! That's it I'm done! I will not be coming here for awhile! read more

Never met a cream puff from this establishment that I didn't like. The cookie puff is my favorite. I love the crispy crust bits on top and the sweetness that comes along with it. Their fillings never disappoint! Vanilla alone makes my heart flutter and taste buds dance! San Mateo location happens to be a location I visit often because of the surrounding places - you can grab take out for your meal and the cream puffs as a dessert and your set! I'm a repeat customer and I will probably continue to be one indefinitely because these cream puffs are simply irresistible! read more

Beard Papa's - green tea cookie - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Thre worst beard papa location Cream was watery for the vanilla filling Overall still a good cream puff read more

Normally loving this place but today the cream in my cream puff was gritty. The chocolate with vanilla custard is my go to. Hope they figure it out why the custard / pudding / cream is gritty perhaps it is made with a mix and it was not blended enough. read more

We got the cookie crumble cream puff with strawberry filling. Perfectly sweet but not too sweet! The strawberry filling is slightly chill and has that fresh light strawberry taste. read more

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Love me some cream puffs!! I have to say, this location isn't as good as the one I go to in Westfield Mall in downtown SF. But the staff was great and adheres to new safety protocols. No wait when I came here, so it was a quick stop. I got the original with vanilla (the most basic, yes), but that has been my favorite after trying some of the other unique flavors. The cream is good but the puff was a teeeeny bit stale. BUT I did go toward the end of the day, so, that could be why. Still loved it. read more

If you're looking for something small / bite sized, Beard Papa's is your go-to. Not only do they have regular sized cream puffs, they also have small ones with multiple flavors. Such as matcha, hazelnut, chocolate, original. It makes for a perfect snack or the perfect party treat. I can't get enough of them, especially when you put them back in the fridge and put some ice cream on it after, so yummy! read more

Beard Papa's - Mini cream puffs - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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SO GOOD! If you're into eclairs you're going to love Beard Papa's creations. This place is cool cause you can create any kind of eclair you want. Start with your choice of the pastry, then choose you're cream filling. They have mini and regular sized treats. The newest addition is the s'mores puff. Though, if I'm going to treat myself I keep it traditional with a chocolate puff and vanilla cream. I've picked up a box and kept it in the fridge overnight for guests the next day. It wasn't as tasty as when you eat it fresh right away. But still good. Just a little soggy. read more

Can get messy to eat. But overall, it's good. Maybe eat this with a plate. Flavors filling they have is matcha, vanilla & chocolate.

Back in the days, Beard Papa used to be the go to place for choux cream (in Asia), be it vanilla or chocolate. Beyond his innocent gentle grin, dear Mr. Papa's truly the symbol of evil. He hooks you with the sweet aroma of the baked choux and the bitter scent of caramelized sugar. There's never a line at this particular location. Mini cream puffs: a small order comes with six cream puffs with fillings of your choice. On this particular occasion, we went with vanilla and matcha. The bite-size puffs were generously filled and dusted with powdered sugar. The matcha custard, unfortunately, was a bit lacking in the main ingredient - matcha. Regular vanilla cream puff: crunchy shell with heavenly vanilla custard cream. As with the minis, the filling was a bit runnier than we're used to but tasted great nonetheless. My dream is to one day, fill a pool full of the sweet vanilla custard and eat to my heart's content (perhaps die in it). Until then, I'll keep going to Papa's for the delicious little cloud puffs~ read more

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This place definitely hit the spot! Went here the other day with my cousin and we were really happy with both the cream puffs and the service! I ordered the 6 mini puff option and a regular smores puff. For the 6 mini puff option we were able to mix the filling flavors ,so we got 2 chocolate, 2 matcha, and 2 vanilla. I enjoyed all the flavors! The smores puff tasted great too! Staff was very friendly, and they were quick to complete our order. We came in around 3pm and there was no line. And since we came on a Sunday all of the street parking was free. Great place if you're looking for something fast and sweet! It's on the cheaper end too compared to other bakeries I have been to. We left very satisfied with everything, and will most likely be back. read more

Beard Papa's - Mini Puffs - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This was definitely not a great choice for a dessert treat. We were in the area for dinner and craving a sweet desert. I love cream puffs and the idea of making my own combo sounded great. When we entered we realized there were several options. I was hoping to try a few different ones and felt the minis were the perfect answer. I tried to order them and was told they were only sold in half dozens and only of one flavor. Welp, that wasn't an option. So instead, I decided to create my own. Regular size matcha puff with vanilla. Sounded like a great idea. It was not. I actually was super optimistic based on my first taste of all puff with the delicious matcha glaze. Then I tasted the cream. It was like runny pudding. It wasn't thick. It wasn't anything. I didn't really taste the vanilla - just taste meh. The texture was super off putting also since it was super runny. I have no idea if usually it is like this or this was an off night. My wife ordered a chocolate filled cream puff and the texture and consistently of the chocolate filling was COMPLETELY different. Hers actually had texture to it and was not just a wet, drippy mess. If the filling of mine had been better it would have been a great compliment to the matcha puff. I will defiantly NOT be headed back. Not to this location or another. read more

Beard Papa's - Matcha puff with vanilla - very runny inside. - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love beard papas! I usually get original and chocolate inside. The problem with this location is that their credit card machine is often broken so BRING CASH! read more