Came across this place through a yelp search as I was visiting the area for a conference. Awesome neighborhood coffee shop with excellent and creative drinks selection. The breakfast menu was solid and had many choices that meet every pallet and dieters needs. The service was AMAZING. The person at the counter was super friendly and offered great recommendation. She also went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed when our food arrived. Strongly recommend if you are in the area! read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Vanilla Late - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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This is such a wonderful atmosphere, casual, fun and friendly. Especially the staff, they were really nice and know how to make you feel welcomed. I had the quiche and salad, great quality meal! I would get it again. There are games you can rent per hour and also a lot of free ones. We took a free one but never ended up playing it. Next time. This is a great idea. Get people off their phones and start interacting with each other. The food is really good so if you don't want to do a game thing, no problem. Plenty of seating - a winner in Burlingame! read more

The place itself is really cute. The vibe is vibrant and welcoming, with modern décor that feels fresh and thoughtfully put together. It's the kind of spot you'd want to hang out in, whether for a quick coffee or to spend some time relaxing. Unfortunately, the espresso was a big letdown. It had a strong burnt aftertaste that made it honestly pretty unpleasant to drink. For a café, that's a bit disappointing, especially when you're expecting a good staple coffee. That said, I'd still come back to try other things on the menu. The space is so nice and inviting that it feels worth giving it another chance, hopefully the rest of the offerings live up to the atmosphere. read more

Love the concept of having games available. Should note that not all games are free to play but think it is a good way to try and keep your games intact and a good way to sample them in groups. Appreciate how they are labeled by difficulty as well. The food was good. I got a grilled cheese and added the beef which was delicious. They just happened to be doing a tomato soup and got that as well to dip the sandwich. My friend got the chimichurri bowl which she liked. The coffees were excellent. I really like the orange zest to it. I also got the strawberry like cocktail and it was fine. read more

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Five stars for today's family hang. They have worked out some early concept kinks and carved out a niche, which is hard to do in this economy. Service is order through scan and minimal and they have elevated and expanded their menu. I had a fantastic grilled peach, burrata toast today and the chipotle bowl earned high marks. the iced tea game is elite ( three flavors of unsweetened and I got peach) I am a sucker for free refills in iced tea, but given the game playing, slow turnover of this establishment.a $3 refill seems fair. Best of all, they have increased their free game library, which was an issue with my previous price gauging review. Our multigenerational party of 6 family members have a wonderful long mid- week lunch and domino tournament! read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Passion fruit iced tea! Look at that ice cube! - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I love this place! It's so cute inside, the staff are super friendly, and the drinks are delicious. It's a fun way to pass time with friends and some board games. Score a seat by the window for some people watching! (Note: don't try to come by on a super hot day because the glass windows make it very stuffy inside) read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I came here for the first time with a group of four gals, and it was a nice casual café. I ordered the Korean mushroom, tofu bowl, and the pond on creamy drink thing. They were both delicious! The drink was sweetened and I got light sweet, but it was still pretty sweet and creamy. Very delicious though. The bowl was on a bed of rice that was seasoned, actually quite spicy, with lots of mushrooms and tofu on top. And some veggies as well. The bowl was actually kind of dense so I wasn't able to finish the whole thing, but the quantity wasn't massive especially for the price. Otherwise, I saw a lot of others sitting around in the evening playing board games! Is definitely a great place to gather Of note, it is a walk up and order type place and get your number read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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One of the cutest spots on Broadway! Plucky's is a cozy, family-friendly, inviting board game cafe with lots of delicious speciality drinks. This is the type of place you see a lot in San Francisco but surprisingly few of in the peninsula, so I love having this cafe right here in Burlingame. I've come here multiple times, and every drink I've had has been great. On my most recent visit, I tried the shadow dancer and absolutely loved it! It had a great balance of sweetness with a hint of cardamon spice - would definitely recommend trying this one. The service has also always been friendly and prompt. For how busy they consistently seem to be, our drinks always come out pretty quickly. And while I still haven't tried the food here yet, I will definitely be doing so on my next visit. I'm also consistently impressed with the variety of board games available for use here - there's enough here to keep friends and families entertained for hours. And even if you're not a board game person, it's just fun to walk into a cafe that so openly invites sitting down and hanging out, and to see groups of people laughing and being silly over their games of choice! If you have some time and are in the mood for a fun, cute cafe experience with more board games than you can shake a cinnamon stick at, definitely be sure to check this place out! read more

This place is a blast! The interior is very playful, with cool movie or game related posters. There are tons of games to play. Some are free, and most are $5 per hour per person. You can pick any game from the shelves and start playing right away. The host will put a timer next to you to remind you when it's time to switch games after an hour or to remember that another hour would be charged after the mentioned time. We only went there for coffee, so I can't say anything about the food. But I'd definitely come back and spend some time here. read more

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! read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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! read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Hojicha strawberry cream (left) and latte sunkeeper (right) - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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. read more

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We had a delayed flight and decided to walk to this awesome Cafe. The place is clean and bright and modern and the food it legit delicious and healthy. prices were half the price of our boring hotel. Service is self order and fast! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

I love this place! Staff and owners are super friendly and the vibe inside is fun! Drinks and food are top notch and let's not forget about the plethora of games they have for customers to play and enjoy while they sip on their drink! read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I was welcomed by Jervey as I walked into the cafe. The music and vibe were absolutely what I was looking for before a crazy day at work. I ordered the wanderer coffee which was perfect for me. I also ordered avocado toast. I'd have to say if probably try something else next time. The toast was tasty but I make my own so my standards are a bit higher on avocado toast. Michelle made my coffee perfect it was really the highlight of my visit. Along woth watching Jervey interact with all the customers. It was a great breakfast before the chaos of my work day. If you want tonfind a fun place to play games and chat with friends thus is your spot. Not the best place for studying or working remotely. There's a 1 hour limit to using the wifi. read more

Plucky’s Cafe - The wanderer suits me - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

Came back for brunch/lunch on a weekday and ordered a cup of hot water, a glass of "freshly squeezed" orange juice, mushroom omelette, and avocado toast. We grabbed our number after ordering and picked a seat. It was less crowded than in the weekend but service was still pretty slow. It took them a long time to get me a cup of water and I ended up going up to ask if I could service myself. They told me to wait a bit more so I sat back down. The food ended up coming out first before my hot water could, and the orange juice came last. The orange juice was too sweet for my companion but we enjoyed our entrees. Service priority has room for improvement: It should be drinks first and then food. Aside from that, service was decent and as expected. You bus your own table. read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Brunch with hot water, orange juice, omelette, and avocado toast. - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

Good ambience. Great food. Great selection of coffee drinks. Tried 4 diff drinks the first time i went here because mu first deink the mont blanc was so good read more

This continues to be a great place to meet up with friends and family. We showed up with a group of eight to play some games and grab dinner. Their menu has expanded quite a bit. The grilled cheese and burrito bowls are recent favs. Highly recommend the holiday seasonal drinks as well! Service was excellent and quick despite our big group! read more

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the staff is friendly and welcoming and there was essentially no wait for my food & beverage since I came in at 2pm on a Wednesday. The cinnamon molasses matcha was yummy and the mushroom gruyère toast was the perfect quick bite (the only thing missing for me personally was black pepper since I like to load up most of my toasts with an excessive amount). The vibes in the late afternoon are quiet yet comforting. There were a few people working, and a couple of people were meeting up with someone and chatting quietly. I definitely would love to come another time to see how lively it can get read more

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Excellent customer service, delicious coffee and food. My husband and I split a breakfast burrito and they proactively provided us extra plates for sharing. The coffee and burrito were all delicious. We browsed the games and see that some games are free and some must be paid for. It does make sense to be able to keep the games in good condition. Minus one star though as I hope they will reconsider the one hour limit policy on laptops. We went on a weekday and there were tons of empty tables. I'd love to come back to enjoy breakfast and work for a bit but 1 hour is just not enough time. Happy to pay for additional time similar to paying for the games, but the strict get out before an hour rule sadly doesn't feel inviting. read more

I loved the drink selections, especially the assortment of specialty drinks, and I loved the ambience, but I hated the fact that when I got my drink delivered to the table, they also brought a sign that showed exactly when my laptop time (and hence my time at the cafe) would be up. I had already read a very clear sign on the table indicating there was an hour limit on laptops and WiFi use, and perhaps not everyone reads or follows instructions, but that EXTRA sign just seemed like overkill. Honestly, if it's such an issue I say they should just allow NO laptops or have an auto time out on the WiFi. Either would have left a better taste in my mouth. read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Plucky's where your drinks come with a reminder to gtfo. - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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This place is absolutely amazing! We got the privilege to talk to the owner and he was so kind. He saw that my daughter wanted to try the banana bread but we didn't get it and he gave us a slice on the house just so she could try some! The food and drinks were just incredible, I've never had the change to try a banana latte before and it was so good. The food was fresh as well and everything tasted amazing. The seating inside was nice and sunny with a view out the window read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Breakfest burritos, lattes, chocolate chip cookie fruit bowl, salad with salmon and lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

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This cafe has free games for the first hour, but only a few available like deck of cards, Exploding Kittens, and Uno but no board games were free. The deck of cards we tried to play with were all mixed up with another deck. There is a sign that says you have to check in at the counter so it's enforced although no one came up to us when our time was up but we returned the games ourselves. We also paid to pay board games which is $5 per hour per person which is $20 for 2 people for 2 hours. It was fun playing Ticket To Ride, but unsure if I'll come again because other cafes charge $7/person all day in SF. read more

Didn't play any board games here, but seen a lot of tables doing so! This place is huge, many tables available for larger groups. It's $10 per person for 2 hours or $5 for kids under 12. Hourly extension cost $5/hr. Parking was easy to find in this part of down town. They have a bunch of food and drinks on their menu. I got the fog Tokyo Fog and paid extra for einspanner style. It was delicious, loved the matcha with pandan syrup! The girls were very nice at the counter. They also have alcoholic beverages available. read more

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What a wonderful place to meet up with friends! We had a great meal (I had avocado toast on real *sour* sourdough and hubby had a croissant sandwich with their delicious lentil soup), a very nice vanilla latte, and a great time playing games with our friends. The world needs more places like Plucky's where we can unplug and unwind read more

Another delicious breakfast on Sunday morning! Tried a new burrito and was satisfied. Such a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Busy but not too crowded or hectic. Friendly staff read more

Plucky’s Cafe - Tokyo fog: Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Burlingame, California

Great board game cafe, with good food, good drinks, and a ton of board games available to play. It's a fun hangout place you will want to come back to. read more

We stopped at Plucky's cafe because Broadway grill was closed and we wanted to have a late lunch. We ordered a Tokyo fog and smoked salmon croissant to share (totaled ~$33). The Tokyo fog literally tasted like Matcha mixed with milk (1/5; for $7.50 this was beyond disappointing). The smoked salmon croissant was pretty good but overpriced at $22 (4/5; nice amount of salmon and nicely paired w/ capers and aioli). Furthermore, you have to pay to play the board games ($10/person!) at this 'board game cafe', which to me is just sad. In theory the ambiance should have been nice and chill but must every amenity cost?! The staff was nice and service was quick but our experience was quite disappointing overall and I have no intention of coming back. read more

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Cute little café. Grab something to eat and drink then grab something to play. Enjoy your food while you play. Don't forget to bus your table afterwards! We had three mushroom omelette and mushroom and fontina toast. Toast is great! Omelet is delicious. Bread is greatly toasted. Latte is great too. Apple n pumpkin is definitely apple juice with foam and pumpkin spice. I thought it's coffee, oops! Something different than we are used to but it's a great concept! Definitely something to check out if you're on the area! Service is quick and fast but quality is there. Paid parking everywhere. Small space. Games everywhere. Free or pay to play. read more

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Cool cafe concept with a cozy and relaxing vibe where you can sip unique drinks or have a bite to eat while playing games or working. There's a wide menu selection with plenty of regular and seasonal drinks to choose from as well as food ranging from breakfast & lunch to snacks & desserts. We ordered two iced drinks from the seasonal menu. Then we were given a number to sit where we wanted and we opted for the cough area by the stairs. If you prefer your coffee strong, you'll like the Mont Blanc Mindthief, consisting of cold brew, housemade black sugar, cream top, nutmeg, and orange zest. For $8 it's a bit on the pricey side given that it's 10oz and there was a giant ice cube but expected since it's a seasonal drink. The Holiday Spellweaver was matcha with housemade cranberry strawberry puree and milk. I was pleasantly surprised because I could definitely taste the cranberry and I like that it's a unique holiday spin on the typical strawberry matcha drinks that have gained popularity over the years. This drink was $7.50 which is about the going rate for strawberry matcha these days. While sipping our drinks, we played some of the free games available. I'm adding this place to my list to visit again and try the other drinks and food! read more

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