I went to Cookiez by Sara in the afternoon since I was craving a sweet treat. This place is located…read morein a plaza. Plenty of parking in the area. When we walked in, the interior was very cute with the pink walls. There's a kiosk where we can order. I wish there were more ice cream flavors. There were just vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and the seasonal flavor which was like toffee and espresso. The seasonal flavor was really good and creamy, and it made me feel a bit more awake during my afternoon slump. I got the white macadamia nut cookie which came out warm, soft, and chewy. We didn't really interact with the worker, but the sweet treat was amazing. I would definitely come back during the work week for another cookie and ice cream sweet treat!

You think i would ever give this place a chance again? Our party was walking by just to window shop…read moreto see what the menu looked like through the window. The owner Sara looks at us with this nasty entitled look and shrugs. Ok you just lost sales from four curious customers who were trying to get dessert and cookies after our dinner. I dont even yelp but this incident was so off putting... After looking at all the reviews its clear to see it isnt the other employees fault its the owner Saras' fault for her empty store and failing business with her nasty entitled customer service for over 5+ years she still hasnt changed.. GET A CLUE LADY, customer service is just as important as the product. Do u think people want to feel uncomfortable going into a business wondering if the service is gonna be good or crappy today. Thats probably why she, the owner, is so crabby all the time shes run her business into the ground with her attitude and most of foster city knows of her bitter demeanor by now! As someone who lives in FC in this small city ive never heard a good word about this place and we all tend to talk about food establishments, the good ones, and which ones to try in our small city. Amazing this place is even still in business now that i see all the negative reviews, her edited responses and damage control from the owner. Too late damage been done apparently.. Didnt even make it through the door and this is my impression like all the others who actually did enter that domain lol.. avoid

Lovely local bakery with fresh baked goods. Hard working family that is attentive to customers!read more

Call and order ahead, so they will have your sandwich waiting. We always go for breakfast, and get…read moretheir croissant sandwiches and a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. They are very flaky, so it's a good idea to eat sitting down and not while driving. The only thing I miss is their spam as an option: it hasn't been on the menu for a long time, and they keep saying they will get it back, but it's been over six months since they said that. Please bring back the spam!

A donut/coffee/ice cream shop in the corner of a strip plaza in San Mateo. We had just finished a…read moremeal and were looking to follow up with something sweet so popped in here. They don't have a huge selection of donuts but you can get your classics here as well as some more unique options, such as mochi donuts, or donuts with unique flavors, like blood orange and raspberry. We decided to get a lemon mochi donut, a blood orange mochi donut, a classic chocolate, and a chocolate "cruellar" donut. All the donuts tasted freshly made, had a soft dense interior, and were very delicious. The chocolate ones in particular paired very well with a cup of coffee the next morning. They also have unique ice cream flavors here. We look forward to trying those on our next visit.

No line on a Saturday afternoon. Can and ordered the donuts with no problems. Inside is just take…read moreout and doesn't feel the cleanest but gets the job done. The strawberry shortcake donut was delicious. The strawberries were a little too tart but the glazed donut was delicious. Mochi donuts were ok but I probably wouldn't get again. Tried a chocolate donut log with egg custard. Do not recommend the custard filling. It isn't done lengthwise and wasn't tasty. Donut itself was soft and fluffy. Overall, I'll come back for a sweet treat. I think service at this one was better than the other cause just less customers.

Grabbed some coffee and a snack with some friends after a workout…read more This former Starbucks has a small parking lot in the back and there were a few spaces open, so it was very easy to find parking. The service was friendly and quick. They were very patient while we explored all the various items they had on display. I got a bacon and egg empanada which they warmed up for me. It was nice, might've been even better with some kind of sauce too. My friends got the mushroom empanadas which looked really delicious. I wanted to order one to bring home only to find out they sold out! The cafe con lèche was quite strong but they do warn you about it before you order. Nice place to catch up with some friends. Good amount of small tables and it's clean.

Bakery and coffee shop with specialty of Argentina pastries. It has been opened for many years and…read moreI just found it last week. It is nice bakery and coffee shop on same roof. The interior is simple with plenty of tables. One of Their speciality is empanadas and you cannot go wrong with it. It is very yummy. There are couple filling options. The other pastries like Traditional Argentine pastries such as Guava Dulce de Leche which we order are also yummy. The Alfajones is also good. If I am not mistaken either you have to order pastries two at a time or it is cheaper if you order two. The drip coffee is good and light. Beside argentina pastries they also have more common pastries you find at most of places like croissant. Service was good and quick. Parking is available on the street or it has parking lot at the complex. Will come back next time to try other pastries.

Great bakery to grab some fresh bread! The desserts are amazing and baked fresh on a daily basis…read more The sourdough bread is my fave. Also grab a bag of crutons as they make the best in the bay!

The bread itself has changed. For years, I always got the sourdough baguette. Loved the crust, it…read morewas brown and chewy. I don't know when but over the years it's changed. Now the crust is light, like it's underbaked and lacks that crusty but chewy quality it used to have. Now it's just an underbaked crust. And the crumb structure is really subpar, it's so dense and flat, very underfermented. Super disappointing. Acme and Semi-Fredi's are now my go-tos for sourdough bread. Both have great quality, consistency and taste.

I've been to various Sheng Kee locations in the Bay Area and this one is one of the better ones. It…read morehas a mom and pop feel with well stocked items. Customer service has always been great when I've visited. Everything is always consistently tasty so I'll keep coming back to this Sheng Kee location.

Five stars! Literally in and out the door with a strawberry cake for my friend's birthday dinner -…read moreI was running super late, had to drive to San Francisco and the owner moved quick as a flash, God bless her! The cake was tasty and yummy and everyone loved it! Thanks again!

Been there many times, so this review is for no visit in particular…read more Every food item we've had is fantastic. Breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, etc. We love the interior design with all of the cool stuff on the walls. Their apple fritters are easily top 2 I've ever had, competing with a place in Washington State.

I recently stopped by Apple Fritter in San Mateo and tried the Naughty Burrito to go along with the…read moreBrunchurrito, which I ate there. Both burritos were satisfying and definitely worth trying. The restaurant has an open layout with plenty of parking, making it easy to stop by. It's located next to a car mechanic shop, and I liked that they had old-school Pokémon playing on the TV--it added a fun nostalgic vibe while I was eating. Customer service was acceptable, but nothing really stood out. It's more of a self-service experience, so if you want water or anything else, you'll need to get up and grab it yourself. It would've been nice if someone checked in once or twice. One thing that did confuse me happened on a different visit. I arrived around 1:50 p.m. hoping to order food to go, but the gentleman locked the door and told me they were no longer taking orders. If you close at 2 i dont see how you were closed already. It was a little odd since there were still plenty of customers inside eating. I understand kitchens have closing times, but it would've been helpful if the hours or last call for food were clearer. Overall, it's a solid spot for a good breakfast burrito with a laid-back atmosphere. Despite that one experience, I'd still come back and recommend giving it a try.

Awesome woman ran small business. Support. Support. Support. Everything is delicious and I've tried…read moremy fair share of goodies. We recently had a chocolate cake with a cherry filling, it was SUPER moist and perfectly sweet, we simply loved it :)

We have the joy of seeing Isabelle every Sunday at the Burlingame Farmers Market. Everything is…read moredelicious and amazing! She is delightful! In the rare Sunday we don't see her there we are a bit distraught...! Haha! We love all her pastries. Thankful to have crossed paths with her - and blessed to enjoy her baked creations!