Amazing good coffee and espresso drinks. Penelope's Cafe has a large variety of coffee drinks. I chose Greek coffee that was very delicious. The Cafe is also a breakfast destination and baked goods. The Service is excellent And fast. All staff members are friendly and attentive. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is easy including in front of the cafe. If you look for a place to have a cup of coffee in a relaxed environment, this is the place to go. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Welcome to Penelope's Coffee&Tea in Foster City! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Been couple times here meeting friends..recently tried their 7wonder brew dark roast(recommended by lady at counter) ..prepped single pour and tasted great! Nice quiet neighborhood place to hang out. Haven't tried their popular waffles or womelettes (waffle +omelette) - also nice place to get on to a call/ Meeting. read more

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What a nice place for breakfast, lunch or coffee and a snack! Had a delicious veggie burrito. Coffee drinks are so good! Also great that they have outdoor seating and it's dog friendly! My pup and I will definitely be back with friends! read more

Overdue review! Penelope's serves coffee and tea, pastries, and breakfast items. The husband and I stopped by for some drinks and a light snack while we were in the area. We ordered the Penelope's Samosa (espresso shot, caramel, chocolate, coconut), Lillian Latte (espresso shot, lavender, French vanilla), and the Honey Berry Toast (cream cheese, sliced strawberries, almonds, drizzled in honey). Drinks and food came out quick, and the staff were super welcoming and friendly. Both drinks were really good, and I though the Honey Berry Toast was delicious! Highly recommend trying it out! Penelope's is a fairly sized with seating available inside and out. It is located within a residential neighborhood with plenty of street parking available. Overall, enjoyed my experience here and look forward to returning to try new items from their menu. read more

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Excellent service and very pretty atmosphere. Coffee is delish! I've never had a womlette before so had to try the bacon. I would like a chipotle sauce to go with this. It's a little dry but tasty. I'd definitely go back. Penelope's is a much needed cafe for the area in Laurelwood Shopping Center. Plenty of free parking! read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - The bacon womlette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Great atmosphere with comfortable outdoor seating. Coffee options were limited. I was not able to order a simple "decaf" coffee. It had to one of their $6 specialty flavored coffees that was overly sweet. Will not be returning. read more

What a gem of a little breakfast spot! The waffles were utterly delicious with a light, fluffy texture. The interior is very friendly and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Loved it! read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Cup of hot tea for a cold morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Penelope's Coffee & Tea is kinda hidden amongst a residential neighborhood, but there were ample parking spots available when we arrived around 4pm on a weekday. Plenty of seating indoors and out. There's also a park across the way if you have children you want to tire out lol. We ordered: small Iced Matcha Chai Latte - best of both worlds small Iced Penelope's Samoas - dessert in a cup (in the best way) Both were really good! Just a tad sweet for my liking. Customer service was great. I overheard a customer concerned he was double charged, but the lady at the counter went out of her way to listen to his concerns, go over things on her end, ensure she would escalate the issue to her manager, and keep in touch with him. She handled it very well. Didn't mean to eavesdrop but it was kinda quiet in there lol. I will definitely keep this coffee shop in mind next time I'm in the area. read more

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Cute neighborhood find! Perfect for a quick light breakfast to start the weekend with. The womellete was crispy on the edges and was an interesting dish. The avacado toast was really good with the garlic pesto. Very reasonably priced as well. Small selection of pastries (including take away baklava trays) read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Veggie Womelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

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Food Quality: *** Service: ** Ambiance: *** Value: ** Penelope's Coffee and Tea was an okay experience, but honestly, I was expecting more based on the reviews and pictures I'd seen. The food is definitely on the costlier side, although I will say the hash brown side was really good and seemed fairly priced. The service wasn't particularly memorable in a positive way; it was just... there. There's plenty of seating available, and it's located across from a park in an apartment complex, making for a relatively nice area. Despite the generally okay experience, I don't think I'd go back, as it didn't quite live up to my expectations for the price. read more

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Penelope's Coffee was such a cute hidden gem. It had super cozy vibes and really friendly staff. They got a solid lineup of coffee, tea, and breakfast options. It was perfect for a chill morning or casual hangout. My husband and I got meat lovers womlette, French berry, ham and cheese croissant, cinnamon dolce and white mocha. My favorite was the French berry. It was light, sweet and so pretty. Definitely coming back to try more. This spot's a vibe. Great for grabbing a quick bite or just relaxing with your favorite drink. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - French Berry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

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Walked in on a Thursday afternoon looking to grab a drink. It's located near an apartment complex and was pretty quiet and lowkey when we walked in; seems like it would be a good study spot. My friend ordered the gummy bear tea, and I got the Costa Rican Joe pour over. The gummy bear tea is just what it sounds like, tea with gummy bears, which was interesting! The pour over came out piping hot, so I had to let it cool down before drinking, but otherwise it was good coffee. Staff was friendly and service was quick, definitely seems like nice folks. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Costa Rican Joe Pour Over, Gummy Bear Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Food: 3 Turkey panini with one slice? Coffee : 3 Coffee taste good but ordered small cup and it's not even up to the rim of a small coffee? Omelette and Savory waffle: 4 Service: 3 A bit stingy with the smiles, asked for ice and butter also An establishment for eating should have quality as well as quantity! read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - panini, womelette and savory waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

I've avoided this coffee house for a while because my experiences have not been positive. From the slowness of service to quality of products, I had been disappointed one too many times. I decided to give them one more try. I was glad I did. My Americano was delicious, the breakfast sandwich was fresh, and the service was much faster. The interior is spacious and quite clean. I had a great experience today and look forward to trying their new location in San Mateo! read more

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I love Penelope's! I used to come multiple times a week to study and now come once in a while. They have lots of creative drinks, quick and friendly service, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Their food is also so good, especially the womlette. It's also very clean inside which I appreciate read more

Since I find this place I don't have to go anywhere also to get my coffee and my pastry. Every single employee is so friendly regardless of how busy they are. Thank you. Always get very good service and my coffee is the best!!!!! read more

Penelope Cafe is a great spot in Foster City. The Womelette Meat Lover is really good, and their matcha latte is solid. The blueberry purée matcha latte stands out and is definitely worth trying. Highly recommend. read more

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Nice cafe. I've been here a couple of times for a quick work on my computer. I'm glad my lapop can connect to their wifi. Good breakfast menu. I tried womellete and it was an interesting concept. I haven't tried other food in the menu. Lots of pastries to choose from as well. Coffee was good. Prices were reasonable. Large enough for a good amount of tables and chairs. Outdoor seating is pretty large too, and coffee bar seating! I like bar seats. Service is good. This place is a must visit. read more

Cute little place. They offer a wide range of coffees and teas. I enjoyed a Milky Way coffee with almond milk. The Great Gal ordered an Almond Joy with non-fat milk and loved it. We also snacked on a morning bun. The GG thought it was a bit dry. I ate a poppy seed bun which was moist enough for me. A little personal feature. The owner has mounted a little display honoring veterans. As a veteran, I thanked him for his display and he shared that he was also a veteran. It's nice to see veterans being recognized. I serve on a Veterans Memorial District Board as well as working with a veterans support group. read more

Cute local coffee shop in foster city. Have tried a couple of their fruit teas and enjoyed them all I recently got their Nutella strawberry waffle and really enjoyed it! I haven't tried their breakfast options yet but since it's close by, I'm sure I'll revisit to explore more of the menu on upcoming visits read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Strawberry Nelly Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Stopped in as soon as they opened...I was greeted warmly and all my questions were answered. It was my first time here and I started with a salted caramel latte. I chose an available non dairy milk option, my drink was so creamy! I also ordered an English muffin breakfast sandwich with egg cheese & ham. It wasn't bad, the muffin was just a little over done to the point it was chewy. All in all I'm glad I stopped in and if I'm in the area I will visit again. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Salted caramel latte w/soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

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Yeah no this place rules. Clearly a great spot to do work (tbh maybe a disadvantage because the wifi was struggling to stay connected for me personally) and the bathroom was super clean and smelled good. Service lady was super nice in explaining things. Got the Lillian and it was super yummy!! The other drinks looked really awesome and unique, can't wait to try them all! read more

- Hot, delicious, and freshly made breakfast sandwiches, a solid 10/10. - Hands down the best coffee in Foster City 10/10. - The service is always on point; the staff is friendly, approachable, and welcoming every time 10/10. - we love you Penelope's coffee read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Great coffee! Love the 'Greek' mocha the best, tastes like hot chocolate! I believe they are the first to offer waffle breakfast with eggs and other fixing all together, it's so good! lots of tea options too and very creative. It's run by a Greek family and everyone working at the store is very friendly and helpful! If you are in the mood for a great sandwich, go around the corner and visit Sandwich Monkey, dame owner and one of the best sandwiches shop I've been to! Not in Foster city? No worry, there is one in downtown San Francisco and recently opened ine in San Mateo! You definitely have to visit!! read more

Penelope's is such a cute cafe in foster city! I had the womelette with bacon and it was good, it gets a little overcooked in the waffle maker but was still good! They allow dogs on the patio and it's a cute spot to check out! read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Drip! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

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food amazing people good place the best place in foster city. ambiance amazing view you could sit inside and outside. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Bacon Womelette wit some OJ hits hard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Good food and drink. Small but lovely shop across from a park. Outdoor and indoor seating. Very noisy when (I think) they are preparing drinks. read more

Found this little gem when visiting foster city before the 4th of July fire works. Space inside is big with lots of seating as well as patio seating. I tried the Penelope's Samoas iced and I will say the coffee is great here. You still taste the coffee with just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate and coconut flakes. We also tried the lemon poppy seed muffin and that itself was moist and flavorful. The cashier was nice even though they closed early due to the holiday she still let us order with 5 minutes before closing. She was nice and friendly and she made our drinks! read more

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I got the ham egg sandwich. Its not bad for $7 in today's economy lol. I paired it with the Cookie Monster coffee and gaaah damn it was a good morning for me. Service is nice. Everything is quick and looks delicious and affordable. I want to try other things here because it looks pretty good for a quick stop! I feel like it would be a nice local spot to eat here too but I work onsite so can only grab a cup and something on the go for the context of this review. Looking at the photos tho, everything looks pretty good and affordable! read more

I've been here a few times and they have yummy food ! Service is cool and the ambiance is casual ! :) I've been wanting to purchase their Greek cookies but haven't gotten the courage to do it yet! read more

Clean place. Agree with another about service and the lack of smiles. Also agree on the coffee. Mine was also not hot. Yes i used cream but it wouldn't cool if down to like room temp. I gave them a couple of tries and figured it was an off day, but for some reason, it's never hot. Oh well. read more

You can never go wrong with Penelope's, if you're in the mood for coffee, tea, or food they do it right every time. Definitely a spot for coffee lovers. I like to read in there or finish up some work on my laptop. It's a very chill environment to do so. There's indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Farmers Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

Hearty breakfast plus a delicious, flavorful latte are a great combination at Penelope's Coffee and Tea. The ambiance is cozy, comfortable cafe with ample parking outside. Staff were friendly and food came out in less than ten minutes. Highly recommended for breakfast if you are visiting San Mateo. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Bacon Lover Omelette and Coconut Cupcake latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

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This place is right across the street from my office so I go here often when I'm downtown. The coffee is fine, but I'm a huge fan of the womlets, despite the terrible name (though "eggfle" is worse). I like them because they're filling, but not too heavy, so I don't feel like I need a nap afterwards. The staff is nice, though the womlets do take some time to cook (which is fair). Place is clean and the pastries are tasty. My only note is that I got the breakfast burrito once and while it was very tasty, I felt like it needed more filling. I feel like the womlet is a better value for the amount of food you get and the difficulty of preparation. Definitely getting womlets every time. read more

The food was good, the ambiance was good, and it was delicious from the first bite to the last! read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - Caramel Macchiato and Cinnamon Dolce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

i ordered a lavender matcha along with a slice of their poppy seed loaf cake. the customer service was decent. the quality of their matcha isn't the best. if you like sweet you'll like theirs. the poppy seed loaf cake was delicious, so fluffy and moist! overall i come back and try something new. read more

Penelope's Coffee And Tea - almond poppy seed loaf cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Foster City, California

My best friend used to live in this apartment complex but we never found ourselves getting brunch here and I wish we did! This place has some great breakfast items and a variety of drinks. It was pretty busy for a Sunday morning- people walking their dogs in and having breakfast/coffee. I got the mango black tea and a breakfast burrito with tater tots- filling and delicious. The sauce for the burrito is spicy, comes with a nice kick. It's pretty chill inside. Great place to come if you need a quiet place to study while snacking! read more

So here's the thing, coffee was fantastic!!! Pastries were great. Service was 5 stars for sure.. Atmosphere is really a preference - I prefer quieter, so for the 20s-40s this is your go to place for sure.. haha I'm over 60 so a little loud for me but it is a great place read more

This cafe is super cute and maybe I stopped by on an off day, but I was underwhelmed to say the least. I ordered online. I got a medium Cookie Monster latte with an extra shot. All the lattes say they come with one shot of espresso (as far as I can tell it doesn't matter what size you order). Standard is 2 shots of espresso across most coffee places. So this is strange considering an extra shot is $.95. With all the good reviews, they have, I had really high expectations. The coffee was mid. It didn't really taste like anything above a standard vanilla latte. I was hoping the flavors would come through more. If you put this in a different cup and told me it was from Peet's, I'd believe you. While I would really love to give my business to a small company, for almost $7, it should be good at least. Unfortunately Starbucks is better and I'd rather spend my money there. read more

Clean, convenient, cute. We ditched the hotel brunch for $60 a person, for breakfast for a family of 4 here. The food was tasty and great portions. Definitely a must try! Service was great! read more