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    Fina's Cafe

    4.4 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes

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    FINA'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Ed U.

    Hey, if you're in need of a low-key place to hang in San Carlos, this would be a good spot because it's open and really quiet in here. Frankly, if you're in San Carlos to begin with, you're probably as low-key as this place. Match made in caffeine heaven, right? I have to admit I came in here after devouring a large salad at The Toss down the block (review: http://bit.ly/2DA3kPA). So I was feeling full but rather low-key since all I had was a salad and no, it wasn't a taco salad. There were only two customers in here sometime after the lunch hour, but that didn't dampen the gregarious personality of the barista who shared the details of his upcoming vacation plans. I think I just said, "How's it goin'?" and ordered a $3 Medium House Coffee (photo: http://bit.ly/2y1LsHp). It was fine. COFFEE - 3 stars...satisfying enough AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...did I mention its low-key? SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quite a social guy TOTAL - 3 stars...a chill spot in San Carlos RELATED - Need another cup of joe down the peninsula? Here's a list of place I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2DHtXSO

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    6 years ago

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    9 years ago

    Great coffee. Friendly staff. Place is very clean and cozy. Just what I want in a quaint coffee shop.

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    8 years ago

    Delicious ham and egg croissant! Great coffee as well. Easy access. Nice staff:) Highly recommend

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    10 years ago

    Love this place. Nice find on a rainy, I need coffee, day! I'll be back! Loved the barista! Thank you for a great cappuccino!

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    9 years ago

    Love the quiet quaintness at Fina's. They are always friendly. Great latte and breakfast croissant.

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    8 years ago

    good place to hang out & work for a couple hours in the morning, nice to see various people consistently

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    10 years ago

    Nice prices. Nice cool café because of JC. He's the coolest barista!

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    12 years ago

    Cute, quaint, local business. Excellent coffee, calming atmosphere and yummy food. Free wifi as well.

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    I've been wanting to go to this place for a while now. Everytime I search for a place with best…read morecoffee near my work, this always pops up. I finally had the pleasure of going here, and it wasn't too busy. The person who took my order was super nice and helpful in narrowing down items to try. Everything here is made to order, so they do recommend using the app. Especially if you are in a hurry. I ordered: 1. Vietnamese coffee with salted cream: Surprisingly, this was a little sweet to me. I do recommend sipping it, instead of drinking it through a straw to get the full flavor. 2. Croffle w/ nutella: This was crispy and chewy. The nutella gave it a messy yumminess 3. Egg, cheese, and bacon croissant: This was delicious and surprisingly it didn't have that greasy oily feeling. It is very hearty. 4. Perfect green smoothie: My co-worker loved this and found it very delicious. Perfect balance of all the items. I look forward to coming back soon and will pre-order next time.

    Went for breakfast and the spot is cute inside. They have multiple options and I ordered a jalapeño…read morebagel with cream cheese. Other items ordered were the breakfast sandwich and iced dirty chai. The food and chai were delicious and this spot is nice for people wanting to work or school work. The service was great, would recommend checking it out!

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    Another section of seating area- not occupied by customers hee.
    Another section of seating area- not occupied by customers hee.
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    Breakfast Club without jalapeños
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    Mints & Honey

    Mints & Honey

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    I stopped by Mints and Honey on a Friday for lunch and had a great experience. We were able to find…read morestreet parking nearby, and since there is no dedicated lot, it was nice that we did not have to pay. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated. The host was very friendly and explained that once we were ready to order, we could head to the register in the back. After placing our order for a group of four, our drinks arrived within just a few minutes. They looked exactly like the menu descriptions and tasted just as good. The food was fresh, hot, and clearly made with quality ingredients. We all especially loved the tomato soup. We also ordered a waffle to share as an appetizer, and it came topped with large, beautiful strawberries that tasted amazing. The portion size was generous. I ordered the Fresh Mozzarella sandwich on ciabatta bread and asked for it toasted, and it was phenomenal. I did not have very high expectations since this was a quick, last minute choice and we did not even check reviews beforehand, but I am so glad we gave it a try. The inside of the restaurant has a cute and colorful vibe, and everything felt clean and well kept. I will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu

    First time at the San Carlos location! We came on a Friday morning around 10:15an on a holiday and…read moreit wasn't too busy, though it started to get busier as the morning went on. We all ordered different toasts and they were all good! I got the tuna albacore melt toast and enjoyed it. For something sweet, we shared the strawberry waffle, which surprisingly tasted better than it looked. I also tried the iced vanilla bean iced latte and liked that as well. Overall, I'd come back! It seems like a good spot to catch up with friends.

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    Beautiful and romantic setting. IG@loveplaypeace
    Beautiful and romantic setting. IG@loveplaypeace
    Tomato & Ricotta
    Tomato & Ricotta
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    Mademoiselle Colette

    Mademoiselle Colette

    3.9
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    The memories of Paris were relived by the scrumptious baked goods on display here. The ladies…read morebehind the counter were nice and service was fast. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich to go. It held up very well. I got to share this sandwich made with freshly baked baguette and Mary's Organic Chicken, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and mixed greens. Hearty and delicious! I had to take home a Shroom Croissant which was this flaky croissant filled with savory mushroom duxelles and parmesan cheese. I love the earthy flavor of the mushrooms which complements the sweetness of the croissant dough. I could not resist taking home Sunshine Tomatoes which was this delighful buttery croissant filled with creamy goat cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes. This was bursting with summer sweetness. Both of these are shareable and just having small slices of each was just perfect with afternoon tea. The Almond Croissant and the Pain au Chocolat were delicious for breakfast the next day. I warmed both up to share. I enjoyed the flaky golden Almond Croissant filled with almond cream and topped with sliced almonds. The Pain au Chocolat was just perfect. They say they use butter imported from France and Valrhona Chocolate. I believe them as I get transported back to delectable France. C'est de la bombe!

    Have not been to this location before. Had coffee with a friend. They have about 8-10 tables to sit…read moreinside. There's quite an array of baked goods as well as a menu of a few brunch items. They ran out of black teas the day so I went with just water. I had the almond croissant. The portion of almond paste to croissant was good. The croissant was delicious- nice and perfectly flaky. The staff there are friendly and helpful. Also very patient as we took our time deciding what we want. Everything looked really yummy. Also had the Kouign Amman-it was buttery and delicious. Was a nice and relaxing dining experience. There was no pressure to vacate. There's a water station as well. On the table is a QR code where you can order some hot sandwiches and quiches. Parking is a bit of a challenge but there are metered parking lots nearby.

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    Inside
    Drip coffee 12 oz
    Drip coffee 12 oz
    Ham and cheese crepe, flat white and Hazelnut Cake, Slice

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    Ham and cheese crepe, flat white and Hazelnut Cake, Slice

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