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    Neal's Coffee Shop

    3.7 (275 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Scrambled eggs and home fries not
    DANIEL W.

    I always get worried when the restaurant is empty. We haven't been to Neil's in about a year. The service was good maybe because it was hardly anybody in there. I ordered scrambled eggs and got over easy but I've learned not to send stuff back. The crêpes were delicious with lingonberry sauce. The waitress was very nice and pleasant. We are on a fixed income since we're retired. They used to have a senior menu, but I didn't see it there FYI place is still very clean little pricey, but maybe that's the sign of the times.

    Not me best photos cut off some of the prices August 2025
    Johnny Q.

    Neal's , nice local eatery they have another location in Burlingame. It's not high end but it's worth a stop. The service is friendly and the do leave you alone a bit so you can enjoy your meal and conversations without being overly interrupted or pushed out especially if you come on a Saturday. The siting area is dated but if you enjoy small cafe food with laid back waitstaff then Neals in San Mateo and Burlingame is a place to check out.

    2 eggs over medium, hashbrowns and sausage links. Tasty goodness!
    Stefanie M.

    Our new go-to breakfast place. Continues to bring the smiles. Love the staff, always so happy and attentive. Cozy natural light and lots of table options, outdoor included. Good variety on the menu. And highly recommend those black beans, so tasty, and you can order a side of them with any menu item.

    Shannon M.

    Greasy comfort food. Loud customers at nearby tables is quite common. Bad spot for mobile. A haven for retirees or those hoping to retire.

    Waffle w/ Fruits
    Peaches H.

    This the best classic all American diner that has endless options! Stopped in here after the farmers market, there was plenty of seating, the staff was warm and welcoming and kept our coffee cups full. The food was delicious and hit the spot. Not greasy, perfects sized portions and can we mention that you can get a Swedish pancake instead of toast or a regular pancake?!? That's a Saturday breakfast win in my book!!! We will be back again, plus I love this shopping center and have been to Neal's other location. Doesn't disappoint. We got to sit outside and it was refreshing.

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    Michele T.

    Big menu with lots of items to choose from. Classic breakfast diner staples. Hubs ordered the gyro w/ fries and I ordered the steak and eggs with hashbrowns and pancakes. Good sized portions and satisfying meal. The waitress was very friendly.

    Swedish crepes missing lingonberry butter

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    Either location, you can't go wrong. Family atmosphere, amazing food. Great portions. Wonderful prices.

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    Quick service and yummy food!!! The breakfast is really a plus with their crepe & special creme on the side‼

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    Excellent food, good service, friendly environment. We loved the omelettes with the home fries and pancakes. We'll be back.

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    Oh boy, their Chipotle Burger is excellent! And we all love the Swedish pancakes or the Swedish pancake sandwich.

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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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    View upon entering
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    Foreigner

    Foreigner

    4.1
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    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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    Apple Fritter is such a whimsical brunch vibe! Their donuts…read moreare fresh, and the apple fritter itself is well portioned and sweet. Some favorites included their ultimate pancakes, granola parfait and egg scramble, but the coffee is delightful. I preferred the cocoa puff cold brew over the carbonated coffee (vietnamese coffee with sparkling water). They have a private parking lot and offer both indoor or outdoor patio seating. The staff is friendly and will take care of clearing tables afterwards.

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    Backhaus

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    Backhaus has been on my radar for forever, so I was so excited to finally try them on a Sunday…read moremorning. I came in around 9am and they were already sold out of some items, but I did manage to get my hands on one of their famous croissants! I ended up getting the Pistachio Raspberry Croissant and Chocolate Chip Cookie. Both pastries are PHENOMENAL. The Bay Area truly does have a fantastic pastry (especially croissant) scene, but Backhaus is definitely up there. I loved how well the flavors came through in both, and the textures were great. They were also baked perfectly. I definitely want to try more of their offerings in the future! In general, this place well deserves the hype.

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    Went here for brunch and it did not disappoint…read more Service was great and fast. They sat us upstairs since there was a few boys soccer teams that were there with their coaches and parents. The honey mint mojito came in a cute bear glass and was just the right amount of rum, a little tarty but once watered down was good. Had the biscuit and bacon board (lots of bacon and the biscuits were warm and fluffy). The French toast was just right and the berries were sweet. The crab Benedict was made of real Dungeness crab and the muffin was still crispy. Honestly, the biscuit and bacon board would have been enough. 4 stars because it was $$$ but would def go back again

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