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    Plucky’s Cafe

    4.5 (152 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PLUCKY’S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Avocado toast
    Joanna S.

    A great place to meet any time of day. Parking is pretty easy on the street. We had the mushroom omelet and avocado toast. Both were very good. The coffee was great. Rich flavor. Service was pleasant. I'd recommend this for a bite or for board games, or both. A nice addition to Broadway.

    Cielita C.

    First time trying this place. You can order through QR code, through her iPad or cash register. You pay before getting your ordet which is nice. This is a good place for small bites and fun place for hangout and catching up while playing board games. The quiche was so good, but I wish the size of the quiche was bigger with the price. Overall had a good time, downside is parking. It's self-serive so you do clean up after yourselves.

    Chicken panini
    Shruti J.

    I am so glad I found this spot - I can see myself visiting again very soon! I was here with a colleague for brunch on a Wednesday afternoon and I really needed some good comfort food. I ordered the pandan matcha and I got the chicken panini - so much goodness in this order! I loved how simple yet flavorful the panini was - I usually prefer them extra toasted and the server made sure it was perfectly extra toasted. Not too much to have crumbs all over SF - just perfect ! The pandan latte which I got as a hot drink - was so perfectly made. Loved my experience here! They have ample seating and quite a few spots by the large windows which are nice if you like to people watch. I will be back soon!

    I've gone there multiple times and lately I've ordered the meat burrito with the kielbasa. However twice I've been given the avocado burrito. Luckily the first time I said to them I ordered the meat burrito and that was fixed. This time I ordered in store and picked it up and I got home and saw I was given the avocado burrito again!! Their coffee is good but their attention to detail when packing food needs work.

    Rachel L.

    The table next to us saw it was our first time and said "youre in for a treat!" I could already tell, decent amount of seating and the sun shines into the huge windows of the establishment beautifully. Cozy, great vibes. Its very popular and well loved by the community. The menu is expansive enough where i think everyone can find something. I do think it was a tad expensive but you gotta support your small shops. Interesting selection of drinks, i got spicy chai and theres definitely a heavy kick to it. Lots of board games available as well. You can also bring your own, first hour is free but after that its $5/hour/person. Please also mind the time limitation for laptop usage. They have to run their business and rotate the tables for others. That's totally fair!

    Spellweaver
    Natalie M.

    What a cute cafe! This a board game cafe that seems very cozy. You pay $5 for an hour of play and some are free for 1 hour with purchase. I like that they label games according to easy, medium, hard, etc. I just came for a drink and I sat outside. I tried the Spellweaver. This had strawberry puree, matcha and milk. It was so delicious and not too sweet! I love that the puree tasted fresh. I feel like this is a great place to come with friends or to have a breakfast meal too so I'll have to try it.

    Magda G.

    This is cool concept of a cafe and went to check it out w my friend but w soy milk and tip two lattes were $20 served in a tiny very pretty but tiny cup; only to learn that most board games are not free but $5 per hour. There is a small shelf with limited free options. Daminos were missing pieces and tiny cup of pumpkin latte which didnt hit the spot to begin with became cold very quickly since it was served lukewarm. Cute concept but Im good with $10 coffee.

    Matcha latte
    Flora Z.

    My matcha latte is robust, creamy and fresh. Unlike a lot of cafes that try to get on the wagon of matcha, this one is hand-crafted. Service is nice as ppl here are friendly and easy going. The deco is unique with a lot of board games. The wood tables here add a sense of nature. The long community table is very beautiful.

    Hojicha strawberry cream (left) and latte sunkeeper (right)
    Danielle Y.

    This place is super cute! I can with my sister after lunch as we were in the area and wanted a sweet treat. The cafe is soooo cute! The artwork on the walls is amazing and adds to the vibe. I didn't realize that this cafe was more of a sit down but we got our drinks to go. I got the hojicha strawberry cream and my sister got the latte sunkeeper with oatmilk. Both drinks were so good! The cashier was super nice and brought our drinks to us. Will definitely be back to try other menu items!

    Smoked Salmon Toast with a latte
    Tom S.

    Decent cafe place that offers board games. Came kind of early and it was mostly just parents bringing their kids here so they can pick up some random board game and let their kids just bang on the pieces on the table while they ate. The options of board games looked extensive but I'm not sure how many of them had missing pieces judging from how the patrons used them. Food tastes good, but portion size is on the skimpy side. Service was great everyone was kind. Minus 2 stars mostly because I didn't like the portion sizes and it was pricey.

    Lemon almond cake
    Carissa H.

    A cute board game cafe in Burlingame! I went on a Monday afternoon so it was not crowded. I was told to try this place for a while now and I'm glad I did. My strawberry matcha was gentle, with delicate flavors, good but I'd recommend going a little heavier on the matcha flavor. I love lemon cakes so I had to give this piece a try. I'd say the almond flavor is more prominent than the lemon, it's a light but slightly dense, sweet tasty piece of cake. The powdered sugar on top is yummy. This would be a wonderful spot to take your kids, family or even a light hearted date because they have board games that you can play. The inside is themed to board games too and is decorated nice. The area is a great spot, I'd recommend! Would love to try this spot again for more food, I want to try the spritzers they have, those looked really interesting.

    Spinach and mushroom quiche with fruit + white peppermint mocha
    Julianna H.

    LOVED this place. Atmosphere, staff and food were fantastic. We loved our food and drinks, the staff were so friendly and I could've sat there for hours. The game options are great and the decorations were so fun! Definitely coming back to study, play games or take friends.

    Junelle M.

    Such a cute cafe! We came mainly for the food, which was delicious. The menu had a lot of interesting items, and I'll definitely be back to try other things. We've been here a few times for lunch, and it wasn't busy when we went. Service was overall great. You place your order at the counter, and they'll bring your food to your table once it's ready. They do have a laptop usage time limit on weekdays from 7am-6pm, with a 1hr limit. That's great if you're looking to focus on playing games, eating, and spending quality time with family and friends. Highly recommend this place!

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