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    Neal's Coffee Shop

    3.9 (472 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Diners, Seafood
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Great breakfast, for a good price!
    Melody B.

    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.

    Tanya H.

    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 !

    Cicely T.

    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.

    Egg white scramble with hash browns, pancake
    Camille M.

    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. ;)

    Biscuits & Gravy Plate
    Joseph M.

    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

    Sanjay R.

    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!

    Chicken and waffles
    Joshua B.

    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.

    Inside cooking station/ seating area
    Lynnelle E.

    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.

    Denver Omelette and hash browns
    Ben L.

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

    Turkey Club Sandwich. Where's the turkey?
    Mark H.

    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.

    French Dip
    Lauren T.

    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.

    30% automatic gratuity!!
    Cathrin P C.

    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.

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    Ken L.

    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

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    Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse

    Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse

    3.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    I hadn't been here in awhile and was glad they are still open. We were a party of 6 and had a…read morereservation. We were seated fairly quickly. From start to finish the service was excellent. For one who has celiac and needs gluten free food, they were accommodating to bring gluten free bread on a separate plate for the crab and artichoke dip. I had the halibut special which was good but the fish was a little dry. The taste was very good though. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal The restaurant has a nice view of the water and large windows which is nice. The restaurant was pretty full but wait time was very reasonable. The deserts were very good with key lime pie being my favorite. Prices are a bit high though not unreasonable. All in all, would go back again and enjoyed the experience.

    There was a conference dinner at this location. The servers were very attentive and got us drinks…read morepromptly. We sat on the patio - it was a beautiful day, right the water. I would give it 5/5 for its location and the service! The food was a buffet - it was fresh and tasty - but it was not memorable. A lot of usually stuff - bruschetta, chicken skewers, cheese platter etc. The presentation of the cocktail was impressive but the taste was ok - it missed a little bit of the depth in flavors. The bar was fully stocked and everyone got what they wanted - whether it was beer, wine or cocktail. I don't mind coming for a work event but I am not sure I would come personally to it.

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    Bistro Arancini

    Bistro Arancini

    4.4
    (151 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Our valentine's day extravaganza ended with a bang at this Italian spot. It's nice and cozy a bit…read moreaway from downtown Burlingame and it is THE PERFECT date spot. We had reservations and were seated right away. They seemed t be super busy and served us right away. They did take a while with the water and bread refills. We ended our meal with Tiramisu and it was delicious. The coffee taste stood out. We were trying to take a selfie and the hostess offered to take one for us. Such a happy restaurant with happy employees!

    A nice neighborhood restaurant that has a classy ambiance yet comfortably casual. They have a small…read morebar area and a couple of bar seating available. A good selection of wine but is still waiting on their liquor license to serve beer and other cocktail drinks. Service was a bit slow. Though the place was not packed, it took a bit for our food to be served. It helped that the bread came out quickly. The dip for the bread was very good. That was really enjoyable. The heirloom burrata starter was a missed. Although good portion, it was bland and poorly seasoned. Our entrees however, were delicious! We had the Octopus Spaghetti and the Linguine Vongole. Each dish had very distinct flavors and tastefully pleasing! We ended the meal with the tiramisu. It was simple, light and homely.

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    We're delighted to serve delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts, a wide selection of wine, and more! The best restaurant in Burlingame!
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    Mykonos Meze

    Mykonos Meze

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    16 years in business

    Mykonos Meze is a wonderful, family restaurant with fantastic food in Burlingame downtown. We were…read morelooking for a place for dinner, heard rowdily happy noises from what looks like a parking lot, and found a Greek restaurant with large family groups inside and tables outside under an extension with floral decor. The place is quite pretty. We opted for a small table outside , which is much quieter. Our waiter was a bit stiff around the collar. I suspect he is an old timer, and clearly, we are not regulars. Regardless, the food is great, and the prices are reasonable. The Food: Zucchini Cake, $15 - 4.5 Stars Menu: crispy zucchini cakes with cucumber & mint-yogurt dressing These cakes are ball shaped, deep fried, and made a healthy veggie taste naughty type of good. Very yummy. Lol Tzatziki, $9 - 5 Stars Refreshing and delicious, the tzatziki is an excellent complement to the meal. Octopus, $19 - 5 Stars I really need to stop eating octopus, but when I am in a Greek or Spanish restaurant, I am weak. Grilled octopus legs are soooo good. Their version is grilled just right, not too much char, plus they smartly removed the hardened tips (common) before serving. See photo. Lamb Shank, $34 - 5 Stars Menu: aromatic braised lamb shank with orzo & myzithra cheese The lamb meat is tender and falls off the bone. It is cooked just right. Mykonos Souvlaki, $31 - 5 Stars Menu: herbs marinated tenderloin, shallot & rosemary skewers I enjoy a tasty protein and produce meal, and this dish is perfection with tender pieces of tenderloin over a pile of veggies. It is everything I want.

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Made a reservation for dinner…read moreand we were offered a choice of the sidewalk or side lot outdoor dining with blankets and a heater. There seemed to be quite a few parties indoors, which feels more like a club. Service was more leisurely than on previous visits due to the heavy amount of guests dining on a weeknight. Started off with the zucchini cakes and they were quite tasty. They were super flavorful and had a tasty dipping sauce that complemented this dish. The grilled octopus was gigantic and cooked to perfection, while not being rubbery. The lamb riblets were tasty as they were tender and served over a bed of arugula. The brussel sprouts were tasty, albeit a touch on the smaller side. Opted to share the chilean sea bass as the main course and it was gigantic. The sea bass was very fatty and buttery. I loved how this dish was served with some super soft potatoes and creamy spinach. The skin on the sea bass was also quite satisfying. The Galaktoboureko recommended by our waitress was merely so so. I find the version at Evvia much better. There is a 4% hospitality support charge added to the bill.

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    Cajun Bowl San Mateo

    Cajun Bowl San Mateo

    3.7
    (213 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$

    This place was very good for the AYCE but be warned that the service is quite slow even on a Thurs…read moreevening when we went because they get busy but with few servers. I recommend ordering what you think you can eat in the first round, then try to flag them down when you're about halfway-ish so you're not left sitting for too long waiting for the next round to come. To be honest, the seafood boil itself is not my favorite BUT the sides are SO good, they are the best and I plan to go back just for the sides. All the fried items are fried FRESH so they're very crispy and hot when they arrive. My all-time favorites are the garlic noodles and coconut shrimp. The garlic noodles are the best I've had in a while and I look forward to having them again.

    This review is for the all you can eat. They need to start giving more quantity, at least for the…read morefirst round. I got one serving of shrimp and it was 5 shrimp then you wait 30 minutes for the next round because the service is slow. Flavors are okay, there's a thickening agent like flour in the sauce and it feels so wasteful to have a giant vat of sauce with 5 shrimp inside. I think when taking orders, there's so much customization for each person that it takes a long time to even take an order. Something like a tablet to order would save a ton of labor time for the employees then they can focus on providing great service.

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    PPQ Dungeness Island - Millbrae

    PPQ Dungeness Island - Millbrae

    3.9
    (486 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I came here with some friends two days ago. We ordered two crabs (salted egg yolk & peppercorn…read moreflavors), df chicken wings, garlic noodles, pepper steak cubes, and stir fry pea sprouts. Everything came out piping hot. The crabs were fresh, chicken wings were not overly battered, noodles were al dente, and pea sprouts were in season. Whenever I have crab, my favorite sauce/seasoning is the salted egg yolk. Just a hint of saltiness but packed full of umami flavors. After tasting the peppercorn flavor, I found myself loving it too! All the ingredients (peppercorn, tons of garlic "garlicky heaven", and butter) blended well together like one big happy family. This is my new favorite seasoning, a slight edge above the salted egg yolk, as it doesn't taste as greasy. I wish we had taken photos but I was very hungry. This place also has a full bar with 3 good size tv's, which is nice when you want to watch the nba finals too. I thought check-in was on the left as this was the waiting area, and there was a small 'reception' counter which I found confusing. Soooo just a note, be sure to check-in on the right side. We left a little past closing time (9pm) and they didn't rush us. Oh and we were given ice cream cones for dessert. Yuuummm!!! Will definitely be back and highly recommend. Come hungry and leave happy.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed PPQ Millbrae before! Weve been enjoying their dishes for quit…read moresome time now and is a must have when were craving Dungeness Crab! We brought my mom here for her birthday dinner and the team did not disappoint! First off we we walked in, party of 6, without reservations. The dining room was bright, 3/4 filled with patrons. We were warmly greeted then promptly seated. Shortly after our server approached us, asked if we had questions, then took our order. Short time after our food started coming out which we all feasted on. We were all completely satisfied, bellys full from everything we ate. The ervice was awesome, kuddos to the team for being so attentive. We'll definitely be visiting and enjoying again at PPQ Millbrae soon!

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