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    Marketplace Cafe at Nordstrom

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Cafes
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Erich L.

    Nice casual cafe at Nordstrom. Ordered a club sandwich and a panini both were good. Side salad was fresh and tasty. You order at the counter and they bring everything out. Very friendly staff.

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    Elisa H.

    I have a soft spot for a Nordstrom Café because it was where my mom let us take a breath and a bite during childhood marathon shopping marathons. The Tyson's Corner location is where my moms' group used to meet weekly. They would push tables together to make room for 12-20 or however many we were that week with high chairs and strollers. Iced tea and water pitchers would be ready for us at the table and we would spend hours, sharing stories, treating ourselves to salads and desserts. We would leave the table in twos and threes to nurse and change in the Women's Lounge and check out the sales. The food always surprisingly delicious and innovative and the service always wonderful. These lunches were highlights of having a newborn and being catered to in a very small way, deepening friendships and I was so impressed with what a clever marketing tool these excellent cafes are- providing a superior level of food and service at a reasonable price point to shoppers. The Hillsdale café is a Marketplace, rather than Bazille which I visit more frequently these days. This afternoon I came in after school after processing a couple of returns. I ordered the chicken,lemon pesto gnocchi which was hearty, flavorful and quite the lemon and ricotta made it lighter than it sounds. The iced tea game at Nordstrom is particularly strong. The Nordstrom bland at the restaurant is spectacular, although I am quite partial to the ginger peach served at the Espresso Bar. I always have at least two glasses. The surprise this meal was the Icebox lemon ricotta cookie. I had wanted to take home the coconut cake that I had enjoyed in the past, but the cookie carried the theme of the lemon- ricotta in my pasta. I squeezed extra lemon wedges into my tea and even drizzled some onto the perfectly chilled, generously portioned cooke. $4 for this treat? Crumbl wishes it had this soft, light, fresh, less sweet recipe. Spectacular!

    Iced tea, clam chowder and tomato burrata appetizer.
    Teresa S.

    Was nearby this morning and decided to have an early lunch. I arrived at 11:30ish, today is Monday. The restaurant was absolutely empty. Placed my order and got a great seat. The tables were ready for the lunch rush- very inviting set up. The servers were extremely helpful and friendly. I ordered an iced tea, a cup of clam chowder and the tomato burrata appetizer. My iced tea was unsweetened and very robust. Their clam chowder was the perfect consistency with a nice taste of meaty clams. I am a huge fan of tomatoes and burrata cheese. When this plate came out- my heart lit up!! A blend of ripe tomatoes, fresh cheese, perfectly toasted sourdough baguette slices drizzled with olive oil, homemade pesto and a balsamic reduction. Chef's kiss, all the way!

    Crème Brûlée
    Lynnelle E.

    I've been to the one in the city and figured I'd give this place a try and have a nice quiet lunch to myself. Upon entering, it said, "Please wait to be seated." A few minutes passed by, and I saw employees walking around but wasn't acknowledged. I noticed the cashiers to my left and walked up. The lady was nice and took my order and told me to have a seat anywhere and that someone would be bringing me my drink. I was low-key annoyed. Why can't they make a sign that says place order with cashier? I looked around for a place to sit. The vibe seemed pretty chill. Decor was simple neutral colors. I took a seat, and a waitress grabbed my ticket. She was super nice and attentive. She was constantly refilling my Arnold Palmer, which was a huge plus. I ordered: 1. Clam chowder - I'm not a huge soup fan, but this was surprisingly tasty and paired well with the cheese toast they provided. 2. Chef's featured steak - This dish came with potatoes and spinach, I believe. I kind of wished it came with a roll. This was delicious, it definitely satisfied my craving. 3. Crème Brûlée - I didn't think I had room for dessert, but this was Aaaammmaaazzzing. To be honest, I was surprised for once I finished all my food all by myself. This is rare lol but speaks volumes to how good the food and service was. I'll definitely be back.

    Special pizza
    Jesse S.

    So this is a consistent place to eat, the place is very clean, consistent tasty food. We started with ordering at the counter. Payment and taking seats. Water and refreshments where served. Bread and butter. Our food came out rather fast. All where hot and beautiful looking. All where tasty as Nordstrom food is. All filling. The place even offers delicious cookies and desserts. I just have to remember to save room for dessert. Value for food 10 / 10 . Taste 10/10 Thanks

    Turkey sandwich
    Perla Z.

    I love the "marketplace" /nordstrom cafe so much! I wish I had one closer to home (San Lorenzo) I would go more often! My favorite dish, that I get almost always is the chipotle sandwich and tomato soup! I also recently got a tomato soup to go! Service is always quick and nice!

    Boston cream, coconut lemon and Carrot cake. I also got a creme brûlée but it went in my stomach before it could make the picture.
    Deepika S.

    This rating is on their desserts only. I got 4 desserts- lemon coconut cake, Boston cream, carrot cake and creme brûlée. They were all amazing. My favorite was the Boston cream which is a cake not a pie :). I couldn't believe it because their food wasn't very good. I mean just don't do it. Well unless you're staaaarving then go for their clam chowder or tomato basil soup and their meatball bolognese. So if you happen to stumble upon marketplace at Nordstrom's or while shopping, you get a sudden craving for some coffee and dessert. Definitely stop by here or take some home for a late afternoon treat. You won't be disappointed. Sadly now everytime I'm at hillsdale, I knowwww I'll have to come here. I don't have any self control. Byeeeee.

    Cilantro lime salad
    Joanna S.

    This is a very nice place any time of day if you are shopping at Hillsdale. Three of us had cilantro lime salad, Chinese chicken salad and roast chicken. The salads came out first. And the roast chicken was about 10 minutes later. Since we had 3 people, and 3 dishes, it was odd timing. If you want bread, you need to request it. This seems to be the new normal at many restaurants. I happen to like bread, and haven't gotten into the habit of asking for it. Portions were smaller than I recall, possibly because we were having dinner, not lunch. Flavors were good and we were satisfied, but not full.

    Tiffany M.

    Loved this location! Same great quality food and service just never dined at this location until this evening. It's great! This location at Hillsdale is a little smaller than the other locations I've been, like SF Westfield and SF Stonestown malls. Just an observation but I'm guessing the new Nordstrom construction across the street will have a larger cafe. Super comfortable booths and tables! Service is really accommodating, very friendly. I ordered the special of the day with soup. White cheddar asparagus grilled cheese sammie with a cup of Roma tomato soup! Delicious and really hearty! On a personal note, Nordstrom Cafe always brings back fond memories when I was a tween and my Mom would take me to lunch or dinner there when we were out shopping, loved it! Still do!

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    Dahlia C.

    My sister and hubby mentioned this place to me many times before, but really never expected that a cafe in a department store was really all that good, up until now! It was a Saturday afternoon and we were in the San Mateo area doing our taxes. By the time our appointment was over, our stomachs were growling. We didn't exactly want to have a huge meal and figured a soup/sandwich/salad lunch sounded good. Hillsdale Mall was just a few miles away and after using my YELP app on my iphone, Nordstrom Cafe Express came up as places to dine nearby. My husband ordered the salmon sandwich and I ordered the California Grill. OMG...I absolutely loved it! The flavor and texture of the bread, combined with the applewood bacon, avocado, aioli, and turkey, was so YUMMY. I also ordered a side of house salad with my favorite basalmic vinegarette. And I couldn't resist trying their creamy tomato basil soup and that was good, but I wouldn't say the best I've tasted. Still worked great with sandwich and my taste buds though...So I'm happy! So the myth about this place has been true all along... I know where to go if I'm out shopping at the mall and get a little hungry, but don't want to eat at the food courts. Will definitely be back again!

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    David D.

    Lots of potential for this restaurant; if the food and menu were tweaked a bit, it would be a primary destination instead of an "option B" for those that don't want to wait for Cheesecake Factory. I'm dating myself a bit here, but when I was a kid I spent lots of time with my beloved grandmother shopping in malls back in Cleveland. There were stores that no longer exist, such as Higbee's and May Co. that had these grand restaurants within the department store. Nostalgia aside, it was really a "thing" to shop in these huge stores then grab brunch afterward. So, when I recently stopped in Market Café, I had that same feeling. The ambiance was somewhat cafeteria-like but nice; booths and a large space. The menu was limited as far as big entrées but was notable for salads, pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. Somewhat pricey. We ordered the herb chicken with roasted vegetables & farro, mac n cheese, and chicken club with maple glazed bacon. I was a little bummed that the sandwich came with chips as the only option. The mac and cheese was very tasty but the herb chicken and sandwich weren't exciting or memorable. I'd like to see a few more options here and I'd probably visit more; after all, I'm in this area several times per week. I think Cheesecake factory needs some competition at Hillsdale.

    Natalie L.

    Came here for lunch with my mom. This place definitely does not compare to the one in Palo Alto. The Nordstrom in Palo Alto cafe is SO good! However, here is a different case. Food isn't bad, but not good, however it is a bit cheaper than the one in Stanford. I ordered the Chicken Lime Salad and my mom got the Swiss Turkey Cheese Panini. My salad was OK, chicken was very dry, I would pass. My mom's panini is pretty good, nice and hot and cheesy. Staff were super nice and food came very fast. Overall OK place, but not sure if I would come again unless I am desperate for somewhere quick!

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    Foreigner

    Foreigner

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I came here for breakfast, and it was great! The location is very nice, and the seats and tables…read moreare stylish and comfortable. I got the smoked salmon Benedict, and enjoyed it immensely. The eggs were perfectly poached, the Hollandaise was tasty (but not overwhelming), and the biscuits they come in were really tasty. I also appreciated the lightly dressed salad that came as a side: the greens were very fresh. I also got the Cuban Cortadito, and I was pumped to have a non-dairy coffee drink. It was very well made: the slight hint of condensed milk was a nice touch. It was a nice sweet drink without being cloyingly sweet. But they have so many tasty coffee drinks that it was hard to choose, so I'll def be back to try more of them!

    My friend and I came here last Saturday at around 11:30am. Despite the rain and wet streets that…read moreday, the restaurant was busy and lively. We ordered our food and drinks first at the register and then they gave us a buzzer, which we took to a table of our choice. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and fortunately, we were able to find a table inside. I ordered the Foreigner Favorite and an iced Yema Latte. My friend ordered the Veggie Scramble and an iced Euro Latte. We both requested less sweet for our drinks. This turned out good for the Euro Latte but I had to go back and ask them to increase the sweetness for the Yema Latte. The drinks were good, nothing too mind-blowing. The Foreigner Favorite was yummy. I really liked the sausages and poached eggs. I love potatoes, and I wish these were a little bit crispier. Regardless, it was an enjoyable dish overall. It was also very filling, and I ended up taking leftovers home.

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    Taste & Glory

    Taste & Glory

    4.4
    (830 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    We walked in on a Saturday - right before the line got super long - and waited for 10 minutes…read more Staff greeted us and took our orders right away. The tables were really close together so it was a bit harder to maneuver around. It was easy for someone to bump into the table when passing by. For drinks we got the blue butterfly - which is on the sweeter side. We also got the iced biscoff latte but a bit disappointing. It wasn't sweet enough and you couldn't really taste the coffee. We really enjoyed our dishes - carbonara udon, crispy honey chicken Benedict and the ube pancakes. The carbonara udon was on par with the one we had in Japan. The chicken Benedict was full of flavor and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I've had better ube pancakes in the peninsula but they still tasted good!

    We saw that Taste & Glory had a lot of hype and mentions of long lines, but we thankfully got lucky…read moreone day and got in with 0 wait. Cute and quaint cafe in San Mateo with unique offerings. The thai tea french toast immediately caught my eye because I love thai tea and anything thai flavored in general. While it is presented beautifully, the flavor itself fell flat for me. Thai tea is known to have bold flavor and a strong tea taste. This was really lacking that. My partner got the chicken croffle and he loved it. I tried it and it is definitely something I'd order too! Chicken was nice and crispy and the croffles weren't dry or soggy, but the perfect in between. We liked that it came with both a savory sauce and syrup. I'd definitely return to try other things sometime.

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    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Debbie and I had lunch today. It was our first time to Lazy Dog in San Mateo, CA. What terrific…read morepeople, with kudos to Michael, our server! He is exceptionally friendly and helpful. He gave great suggestions and checked on us regularly. We plan to visit again just to have Michael as our server, he is so nice! The manager Jennifer was excellent! We enjoyed talking to her and, of course, had to tell her how much we enjoyed the restaurant and Michael's attention. We will share with friends our lovely experience and be regular customers! - Jennie D. 5/22/2026

    We had a fantastic dinner at Lazy Dog in Foster City! The menu has a great variety, and everything…read morewe ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Spicy Crispy Tuna Rice - 10/10 The crispy rice was perfectly crunchy, the spicy tuna was fresh, and the jalapeños gave it just the right amount of heat. The sauces balanced everything perfectly. Seared Ahi Tuna Salad - 9/10 The ahi tuna was perfectly seared and incredibly fresh. Combined with crisp greens, avocado, cucumbers, and a light dressing, it was refreshing and satisfying. BBQ Ranch Bacon Burger - 9.5/10 This burger was juicy, smoky, and loaded with flavor. The brisket, crispy bacon, barbecue sauce, and perfectly cooked beef patty made every bite worth it. The fries were hot, crispy, and generously portioned. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxing--perfect for a family dinner or a casual date night. We'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu!

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    Crystal Springs Tavern

    Crystal Springs Tavern

    4.4
    (52 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    It has been a LONG time since I had a burger like this. A long time ago I used to go to Viognier…read morefor their burger which I easily considered the best in San Mateo County. When they changed their meat, me and my friends were just so disappointed. The place is now gone, but I had been waiting for another burger that comes around that comes close. This burger doesn't look like anything special, there isn't a lot to it, but the ingredients speak for itself. One bite, and it gave me flash backs of that Viognier burger. I'll be back over and over again as this burger doesn't change. Ask for some extra burnt onion aioli on the side for the fries The restaurant itself is fairly small and fills up quickly. The items can sell out nightly. While that part is annoying, it means they aren't over buying and the ingredients are fresher. They are buying based on expected sales, not bulk. When we went the pork chop, half chicken and Zabaglione were sold out. We had the chicory salad, kentucky fried mushrooms, Radiatore pasta, burgers, and one person got the steak frites. Everything we tried was great. I'd order any one of those again. The pasta had a kick to it which I liked, but if you don't like a little spice, maybe avoid it. We ended with the lemoncello tiramisu. While the other two really liked it, I thought the texture was great, but I thought the lemoncello overpowered the dessert and prefer a more traditional tiramisu. For drinks, we tried the espresso martini, amaro sour, and oaxacan old fashion. The old fashion is the only one I tried that I wouldn't get again. I love mezcal, but this cocktail didn't seem to represent it well. The smokiness was lost, the flavors were muted, just not a lot going on.

    SO LOUD!!! Bring earplugs!!!! I couldn't hear table conversation and I had to wear my AirPods just…read moreto stay sane. The inside has no noise absorption so any loud group (as would be expected at a tavern) leads to extremely unpleasant loud environment for dinner. Though the food was slow to come out because it was coursed, the service was very polished and high attention to detail (asking if we wanted larger share plates between appetizers vs entrees, pacing the courses). The waiter was clearly very experienced and service quality felt more like fine dining rather than a tavern so it was just a strange environment where it was super loud like a dive bar but nicely decorated with excellent service like a fine bistro. There is mid size outside patio with space heaters and is dog friendly. It is part of the parking lot so not the most pretty but nice to have an outside option. The food was pretty good and beautifully presented. The menu reflects the same dichotomy where there's "bar food" like fish and chips but it is also unexpectedly elevated. My favorite item was the ceviche. Note closing time is quite early for a tavern - it closes at 9pm and last call for food is 830p. Bottom line - food and service were excellent but I can't see myself returning because of the extremely unpleasant noise. It's likely a good place for large groups cause it's so loud.

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