Great for a traditional American comfort breakfast. If you love sitting at the counter and watch the chefs cook in front of you, you'll love this place. At my seat (depicted) you get live behind the scenes of a kitchen. Me personally, I enjoy watching my food being cooked in front of me, so I enjoyed it. I originally went because of looking at the prices on an image on yelp. It was $16 for sausage, eggs, hash browns, and pancakes. That's a great deal! But, once I got there inflation kicked it up to $18. Not the biggest difference to deter, but just letting everyone know the real price. I got pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and bacon (depicted). The eggs were good, pancakes were very good, hash browns were okay, and the reason for 4 star instead of a 5.... the bacon. The bacon wasn't crispy and cooked to order. It was chewy and I guess they cook it before and then heat it up on the griddle after. It is super noticeable from the taste, but especially from the texture. I would recommend this place to anyone, but just be aware with the vital advice I wrote. read more

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Neal's Coffee Shop is a step back to the '60s and early '70s. My parents (who were born in the 1920s) would have liked it. My pork chop dinner included soup or salad, slice of toasted and buttered sourdough, potatoes or rice, vegetables and choice of dessert. All for just under $30 before tip. The meal was as expected for a '60s coffee shop. Salt is the dominant seasoning. The turkey and rice soup was a smart way to use leftover ingredients. The boiled red potatoes were good. The two thin pork chops were supposedly marinated, but I couldn't tell from tasting them. They were over cooked--dry, tough and needed some herbs. DH had the cheeseburger with potato salad and praised the meal. He also devoured my dessert--ice cream with chocolate sauce. Service was friendly and efficient, making me want to return. Next time I'll have something like a sandwich or burger. read more

A great spot for classic brunch and diner comfort food. I'm always in the mood for breakfast (even at dinner, so I usually order the corned beef hash with homefries. It also comes with your choice of crepe, pancakes, or toast. The pancakes are seriously so delicious and the crepe is also a nice change of pace. My mom swears they have the best pancakes and I agree... Super fluffy and always fresh. On my most recent visit, the corned beef hash and potatoes were the best I've ever had. Everything was perfectly crispy and tasted homemade. My parents like to come for dinner too and enjoy the carbonara pasta and chicken parmigiana. It's not the fanciest or the most authentic but, delicious, homey, and satisfying! If you're craving comfort food, this is definitely worth checking out. The service is fantastic, so friendly and welcoming. Huge bonus that they offer dog-friendly outdoor seating! read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Corned beef hash - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

The Asian salad was way better than I had expected and my kids loved their clam chowder. The service is excellent and the place is very clean. I also had some of my husband's country fried steak which was perfect. I highly recommend this place and they can also accommodate large groups and their WiFi needs no password. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Asian chicken salad - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Had the fried chicken and french toast today. Food was decent. Service was poor. The employees smiled, but missed details, such as asking whether customers wanted beverages and syrup for the French toast. Had to ask for the check and boxes for leftovers several times. They weren't too busy when we left. Portion was huge, receiving half a fried chicken, but servers must do better. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Half of a fried chicken and French toast. - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

This casual diner had really really good food! I got a steak and cheese omelette, and love that they have options of black beans (instead of potato) and crepe (instead of toast) as sides. I was trying to be healthy but the crepe was so so good with the buttered strawberry creme cheese. That alone makes me want to come back haha Parking is super easy here, and there was no wait to get a table inside. Service was also quite fast and the staff were friendly. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Been going here for a long time....love the buckwheat pancakes! These pancakes are so good with butter & powedered sugar! Bacon perfectly cooked too. Hashbrowns crispy and yummy. Great little shopping center to walk around in after eating. Check it out! read more

Yummy Crepes with Cottage cheese are the best. My favorite!! They were super busy today. As busy as they were, they handled it well. It was very loud and busy, and I was outside. I enjoy sitting outside, it's very enjoyable. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Great breakfast, for a good price! - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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The food is ok, but quite expensive for the quality. The ambience isnt really 60's/70's. It is just dated and unmaintained. The service is excellent and the people working there are kind and polite. The food and the price you pay for it is just not worth it. read more

Wonderful coffee shop with good food and great customer service. I came early on a weekend morning and didn't have to wait in line but it was full and people were waiting when I left. Lots of tables inside as well as a few tables outside as well. There are bobbleheads that line the kitchen and a very large, signed Buster Posey jersey on the wall. As a Giants fan, I approve all the decor! In terms of the food, they have a really large selection of breakfast and diner food. Good kids menu too. The waitress was very accommodating of my kids and even splitting their Mickey Mouse pancake and OJs which was greatly appreciated. I got the chicken and waffles which were great. My family got a selection of omelettes and egg/breakfast selection items - they all said it was really good! All in all, great coffee shop with wonderful staff and decor! Plenty of parking! I will be back. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Absolutely love the beef stroganoff it's the second time ordering it and this time I got two biscuits and brown gravy excited to get my food I DoorDashed them ! Love the pecan pie so this time I went with the garden salad with ranch dressing. Completely bummed they forgot my two biscuits and cup of gravy and door dash wouldn't refund me or help at all ! I don't want this to ruin my experience with Neil's Café because I like the place. Neil went way out of his way to make things right for me and I appreciate that I will be dining in this time ! read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Breakfast was delicious!! Only thing is I would change the name to Neal's Breakfast shop because not much of a selection of coffee, and the coffee they do have taste like Folgers. Service and breakfast was great! read more

Been here a couple of times and I always like this place! Food: yum in the tummy! I always like getting the egg scrambles / omelettes. Service: cool . Ambiance: cozy cozy. ;) read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Egg white scramble with hash browns, pancake - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Stopped by Neal's for breakfast a couple weeks ago. This place has that classic old-school diner feel that's hard to find these days. I ordered an omelette with bacon and toast. Solid, no-frills breakfast done right. My girlfriend went with the Swedish crepes with strawberries and she loved them. The crepes were delicious with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and the staff really makes you feel like family. You can even watch the cooks working from the counter if you sit at the bar. Service was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for a reliable neighborhood breakfast spot with generous portions and good prices, Neal's delivers. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Decided to bypass the overpriced hotel buffet for a local greasy spoon within waling distance and ran across Neal's Coffee shop. The hospitality was great and friendly for my entire visit and my coffee was never less than half full at all times. The menu had lots of options but as soon as I saw chicken and waffles on the cover there was no need to look any further. The waffles came out first and were just as expected, with a good crisp exterior and soft interior. The chicken was evenly coated and cooked perfectly, although I would prefer a heavier hand with the seasoning I really cannot complain. I also didn't read the description carefully... they provide half a chicken! This wouod be enough for two and all this for about half of the hotel buffet. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Great service ! And food was delicious! Came out pretty fast! They kept my coffee and water filled! Great and friendly staff! Will definitely come back again. Jackie offered great service and was very friendly read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Biscuits & Gravy Plate - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

I've been here a handful of times and the food has generally been good. This past Siunday, there were 6 of us and when I paid the bill, I was surprised to see an automatic tip charge of 20%. I'm not sure if automatic tip for certain party size is noted anywhere on the menu or signage in the restaurant, but if I'm going to be charged 20% tip, I'd expect a bit more service than just bringing our food to the table and refilling water only when we have to ask for it. read more

This place has been here longer than I can remember. I used to go here 15+ years ago when I lived in the area. I took my parents here for breakfast just to switch it up. We all tend to go to our usual breakfast spots. We were greeted and seated right away by a cheerful waitress. She definitely brings life to the place. The place itself is simply decorated. We ordered: 1. Pancake sandwich special - my dad liked how the pancakes tasted home made. Sausage was perfectly cooked. 2. Denver omelette w/ crepes - my mom felt the veggies and ham were not browned or cooked well enough. She didn't care for the potatoes. They weren't seasoned and browned enough. She really liked the crepes and almost literally licked the plate clean. 3. Biscuits and gravy - The sausage and gravy were delicious. The biscuit was a little hard, like it wasn't fresh. The people who worked here were really good at keeping the place clean and ready for the next batch of customers. My dad liked the service and the fact that you can kind of see them cooking the food. Overall, it was a good experience all the way around. It's a simple no frills diner. My parents especially loved that the portions were just right. read more

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Brisk and friendly service and relatively busy for lunch time on a weekday. The pancakes are average but the sandwiches are much better. read more

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The food was okay. The mouse running in and out of the booth seats while eating dinner was disgusting. Pointed it out to the manager and he didn't seem too concerned about it. He even let another family sit in the booth that the mouse was in. Won't be going back. Would never recommend. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Turkey Club Sandwich. Where's the turkey? - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Overall, it was a good experience. While our waiter was friendly, he didn't speak much English, which led to a bit of confusion. When I asked if the entire menu was available, including breakfast items, he had difficulty understanding the question. I decided to go with the French Dip. The bread was perfectly toasty, and the meat was tender and flavorful. The portion size was generous, and I left feeling satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try something else next time. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - French Dip - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

We've been coming here for years. But today seems very different. Stood there with my kids for almost 5 mins maybe but seems like forever. 4 workers not one even looked at us to greet us. We felt very alienated so we left. We enjoy the food there but that left a bad taste in our mouths and probably won't be coming back. read more

This place is amazing! The breakfasts are delicious, and the service is excellent--they are always attentive. Whenever my friends and I visit, we leave eager to come back; we've made it our sanctuary--a place where we feel at ease and free to stop thinking about our work problems. The atmosphere is perfect and truly amazing and the decor is cozy. read more

Just look at the receipt in my photo -- an automatic 30% gratuity tagged onto the bill!! My daughter and her friends decided to share a plate of Chicken Parmesan $18.99 and when they got the bill, they were shocked to see 30% gratuity added. I was outraged because they ripped off 4 girls who are only 14!! Instead of stewing in anger though, I decided to call Neal's the next morning and I asked to speak with Neal himself. He was gracious about the incident and said he would investigate the situation and compensate. Of course, this isn't about the money lost but more about the behavior and experience. I was happy to see that Neal was responsive to address this issue professionally. To resolve the situation, I actually returned to the restaurant with my daughter on the next day that the server was scheduled to work so that we could bring closure to this situation. What was interesting was that the actual record that was entered in the register was an automatic tip of 18%. The server said it must've been an accident that she accidentally hit 30% but the point being, she never said anything to the girls when they paid the bill and they weren't given an option as to what percent they wanted to tip. Neal also seemed a little surprised to see me return in person, even though we agreed that I would come back Tuesday, after talking on the phone Saturday. He didn't seem to remember even who I was when I arrived stating I'm here to follow up. I also didn't get the feeling that he talked to the server very much about the issue prior to my arrival. It really isn't about the money, which is why I didn't confront them in anger but more from a place of trying to understand what really happened. Personally I suspect the server just treated the girls as young teenagers, maybe thinking they weren't going to tip at all so a mandatory tip was tagged onto their bill. It's sad because this is why so many kids just stick to drinking bobas or getting fast food to go. Let's really work together to give the young people a better experience to life. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - 30% automatic gratuity!! - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Chicken French toast was one of the few times portion was good enough for take home breakfast the next morning. The chicken breast was a bit dry and toast was nothing outstanding. Try Cracked and battered, you'll see why this ranks only a 5/10. Country fried steak was good 7/10 came with crepes as a side instead of pancakes. It's a relaxed atmosphere which is good and bad, service was also slow and no urgency. They took care of a table that came in after us while we were waiting. Not a problem since we weren't in a hurry but that could go wrong for other people. Each meal was about $20 average read more

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What's up with the service? Unless I engage the staff when I walk in I will wait 10-15 minutes before anyone comes up to me. Now it's leave off items from my order. Yes, the items left off were part of the breakfast combo, this time it was no toast. The main meal was placed on the table and "the toast is coming". It never arrived. read more

Great service, generous and delicious food. Good location with easy parking. Will definitely return when we visit this area.

Tried this place for the first time and it ended up being a great experience. The staff was super welcoming, and the food came out quicker than I expected. Everything tasted really good and felt worth the price. It just had a nice, easygoing vibe. Definitely planning to come back. read more

Solid gravy minus extra dry biscuits Terrible service - asked for sausage twice and it never came. Never checked in, had to waive down waitress to order food and had to get up to find a waitress to pay the bill. Good pricing Neighborhood feels for the ambiance Won't be back, but Thanks! read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Biscuits and Gravy with bacon and sausage... never got my sausage after I asked twice! - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

My favorite place to get Swedish crêpes/pancakes!. a good all-American breakfast restaurant. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Swedish pancakes! - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

The service was great as well as the food. I'll go there again and try something different from the menu. The place was crowded, but even though the ambiance was ok. read more

The food is very good and the service is great. Have to try the ribs. Very good if you get pancakes to go be sure that you get syrup with or have it at home read more

I went with my family to the coffee shop for breakfast the food was delicious I ordered cheese omelette it was really good and my kids ordered scrambled eggs with salmon they said it was great . The ambience was nice it's like an old diner which was perfect we sat outside cause the weather was perfect The service was superb our waitress was nice great and professional, everyone had a great time read more

This is my go‑to place for breakfast, and the service is always wonderful. The food is great, the atmosphere is warm, and everyone is consistently kind. Neal's is one of those places that just feels good to be in. read more

10/10 classic diner, top notch food and service. Great quality, diner ambiance, decent price read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Mexican Omelette w/Chorizo - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

This is your classic diner complete with a full grill right behind the counter. My dad and I split the steak omelet, and it was excellent -- we were worried that the steak would be old and grizzled, but it was fresh and moist. We also ordered a lovely fruit salad (pineapple, melon, and grapes) and had really decent coffee. The waitress was quick, friendly, and efficient. Neal's is also conveniently located -- especially if you need to be at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center next door. I would come back again! read more

Had an excellent dinner here tonight. The fried chicken was amazing! 4 generous pieces of juicy, flavorful chicken. Served with a salad and 2 sides (I picked mashed potatoes and mixed veggies). Kids both enjoyed their burgers. Excellent, attentive service. Nice old-school diner vibe. read more

Nice place. Been there for decades. Lots of customers in and out, even during the middle of the week. Good food. A staple in the area. #spicemeister approved. read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Corn Beef Hash & Egg - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Came here for weekday lunch with my wife and baby daughter. We had been to their other location in San Mateo and thought we give this place a try for some American fare. The place was very bright and inviting and the sizzle and buzz of the open kitchen was nice to hear. Surprisingly the open kitchen had minimal food odor so their vents must have been amazing. We liked the booth tables which allowed our young one to stand up on the chair without much worry. We noticed a lot of folks ordered the chicken and waffle so we went with that along with the country fried steak with hash browns, scrambled eggs and whole wheat pancakes. There was more than enough food for the 2.5 of us and we had plenty of leftovers to take home. The chicken and waffles must be popular because the Asian woman who helped us commented to her staff at one point about how many people were ordering that dish! The fried chicken was basically half of a chicken with one piece each of the breast, thigh, leg and wing. The exterior was nice and crispy and the interior was piping hot, juicy and tender. YUM! The waffle was also quite good. My young one was a big fan! My wife's country fried steak came with a lot of food. The country fried steak was nice and crisp on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside with white gravy sauce on top. The hash browns were also nice and crispy. No complaints about the scrambled eggs and the whole wheat pancake was fluffy, chewy and filling. We would be happy to come back again! read more

Neal's Coffee Shop - Waffle - American Near Me - Burlingame, California

I've been coming to Neal's Coffee Shop in Burlingame since I was a kid, and it's been consistently delicious for as long as I can remember. The food, the service, and the warm, classic diner atmosphere have always made it a favorite. Most recently, I had the crispy pork chop with hash browns, sunny-side-up eggs, and sourdough toast, and it was absolutely incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and I completely cleaned my plate. You can truly tell the owner cares about the quality of the food and his customers--that pride shows in every bite and every visit. Neal's is a true Burlingame gem and one of those rare places that's just as great today as it was decades ago. read more