Stamp bar and grill San Carlos. Best food best everything. I ordered a chardonnay and the glass was iced who does that?? I will go back. read more

San Bruno - Local Flavor Near Me - San Bruno, California

It has changed tremendously! There is a police station and Bart Station connected to the Tanforan Shopping Mall, which has very few stores and eateries left and will be closing soon. I have seen many vagrants in the area. At the Marshall's, I have seen people shoplift right under cameras without a care. The downtown area has limited parking for the businesses and the meters run even on Sunday. I did not realize this and went for cheap eats at Ming's (very good restaurant), and was slapped with a $50 ticket. Beware folks. read more

I love it here !! I have lived here my whole life and no issues. This is where everything is provided around the corner and i have never really seen issues with danger or anything. It's a pretty safe community but of course always be aware of your surroundings. read more

San Bruno has changed a serious amount in the last few years. I remember when Tanforan had a Saturday Kids Club to try and get more families to actually visit the mall, back when there was basically only Sears and the suuuuuuuuper old movie theater in the basement -- it was a dump =X. After the Target was built, Tanforan got more traffic and now there's an Ulta, BJ's, etc. That same thing basically happened with the entire city of San Bruno, as there were more houses build, roads got cleaned up and the area just started booming. My favorite thing about San Bruno was the fact that it always got great sunlight. Growing up in Pacifica, fog was the forecast basically all day, everyday, but San Bruno somehow always got all the sun. So I'd always make my way to family and friend's houses in the area to get my share. San Bruno is still a very suburb city, but has its own "city type" features, however it is still going to be rough finding a place open past 9pm that isn't Jack-in-the-Box, or something else along those lines. On the other hand, with all the changes occurring, it may not be long for that to change. read more

I've been living here for about 5 years now, and I love it. Right in between San Francisco and San Mateo on the Peninsula, it's not far from anything at all really. Going to Hayward? 92 is a short drive out. It's great. Having a BART station here too helps with me getting to work in the city daily. I literally spend $25/week on gas! The weather and climate here is awesome. It feels good leaving the overcast, cold city sometimes, to come home to sunshine and great weather. That's a main attraction point for me. Lots of great people. Really mixed cultures, and has that small town town feeling, but not as small as Colma. The local spots are great. You can actually find something for everyone almost within the city limits, besides a High School. San Mateo Avenue is like the "Downtown". Stores line the streets. Produce stands/stores, restraunts galore, and even a bar. Great place to drive through, or even stop and stroll around, when in the area. Lots of great places to eat, and a lot of different kinds of foods to taste. Filipino, Mexican, Indian, Brazillian, Japanese, so there's a lot to eat! Downsides: Gangs on the other side of the tracks... literally. You don't see them, but you see all their "markings" spray painted on the walls and fences at a few places. read more

Or as well call it, Sketch Bruno. You see, as my friend Kate says, "San Bruno is kinda sketch." It's pretty true, too. I mean, yeah there's the mountain area and there's the border near Millbrae, and sure, if someone offered me a free house there I wouldn't turn it down or anything. But that whole area between El Camino Real and Highway 101? Kinda sketch. I will give props to Sketch Bruno for a few things though: 1) Best doughnuts in the world at Rolling Pin Donuts. Get 'em hot at 10:30 and they're like nothing you've ever tasted. 2) Sketch Bruno seems to actually seek out shopping centers and a few good chain restaurants like BJ's Pizzeria and Pasta P unlike Millbrae. Normally I wouldn't support the chains quite so much (who am I kidding? I do love Chevys and CPK), but Millbrae's restaurants just suck so much donkey balls there's nowhere to eat. read more

Goodbye San Bruno, my former hometown. I have tried to stay here and ride it out, but it's time for us to go. Had we have lived on the West Side of El Camino, I'm sure this review would be quite different. Both my husband and I work and earn a decent living. We rent a studio apartment on the East Side. While living in this studio, with my family of 3, I saved up enough money for a down-payment on a house. I refuse to pay $500,000 to buy a 2 bedroom house the size of a garage and park on a City street. Any neighborhood where your home is valued at this bargain peninsula price, you are parking on the side of El Camino where you get ticketed for street sweeping. This wouldn't be a problem if everyone in San Bruno were subject to these same rules. For being a blue collar town, no one can afford to live here. Trash on the streets.... Pajama pants in public are the unofficial city uniform. The houses on the east side are a Frankenstein mash up of tacky additions. I will not miss the San Bruno Police traffic cops. Every time my husband gets pulled over in his work truck (with no cause), the police want to violate his rights (unlawful searches anyone?) I might mention that neither he nor I have never been pulled over in my Mercedes. There are some up sides. The Posy Day Parade, the weather, San Bruno Park, Toto's, super convenient location and the Mexicana Produce Market to name a few. Everyone I grew up with has moved away. There's a reason why. read more

I'm in San Bruno all the damn time. It's kind of an extension of SSF....they just sort of meld together. I'm not here really because I LIKE to be, but more because there's a lot of shit here that's just convenient to get to on the way home from work. I'm not all that big a fan though. It's kinda dirty, run-down, and full of people walking around in their pajama pants in public. Ugh, what is the deal with that shit? Sweatpants too fancy for ya? O_o Jeez. The Tanforan mall, if you can stand it, has some stores worth visiting. Plus the movie theater is big. Just be careful parking in the attached garage....despite the proximity to the police station, break-ins are frequent there. Ghetto. There are some good restaurants (my favorite in SB is Kobe Sake); there's also a ton of different ways to access the freeway. El Camino Real traffic can be a pain in the ass but at least it's wide and keeps things moving along slowly but surely. Airport access is also very easy from several different directions so if you're smart, you can dodge traffic and get there quickly. read more

Totally, excessively, wonderfully beautiful. I used to work near Skyline College in San Bruno and the views were exceptional. How could ANY place be so beautiful? Hills, sea, sky, clouds, trees, sunrise, sunsets, oh my! If you haven't seen these spectacular views, you have to. It's the way the peninsula was meant to be seen. I was making low wages but I figured the gorgeous views made up for it somehow. It was almost obscene how beautiful they were. read more

I like it here. I'll admit I didn't want to leave the City when I moved in with soon to be Hubby from San Bruno. But it has grown on me....and if I need to get my city fix most of my favs are a 15 minute ride plus time to park the minivan away.... and when I come back home, I can park in front of my house and go to bed without worrrying about somebody cleaning the street... read more

The best part about San Bruno is that it has easy access to freeways and is close to the airport...so you can get out of there faster. Horrible place to drive. Nobody talks to each other, even in the neighborhoods. If you're walking your dog around and say hello or move out of the way for someone, pretend like you're in a zombie apocalypse movie and it won't seem so sad when they look at you like you're insane or if they don't acknowledge you at all. 3-stars for those neighborhoods being safe, though, no matter how little community there is. Safety wise it feels like you're in Canada. Or stuck in the 50s. read more

We have been living in San Bruno for 4 years now. Moved from San Francisco and love San Bruno for the following reasons 1. Great location. Midway between Silicon Valley and San Francisco 2. Wonderful weather we are close to south end of Millbrae and its sunny most year round. Can plant many veggies and fruits which was not possible when lived in sf 3. Great little finds and hidden gems of shops and restaurants on San Mateo Ave, this will get even better in the coming years with the new apt and other city plans 4. Great city planner. Lots of family events throughout the year. Lots of funding from gas pipe explosion the city is investing back into the community 5. Finding out lots of gems with branches in San Bruno i.e. Prometrix test center, tanforan eateries, Barnes and noble 6. Overall a safe and Friendly city with great neighbors read more

I was here exploring. San Bruno has beautiful view of the bay that look really good during night time. I'll definitely return with my food companion. read more

Lovely city right next to South San Francisco. Lots of restaurants around the area.

I just finished doing business with City of San Bruno . What an amazing staff they were very helpful and highly intelligent. If you ever need a permit or business license in San Bruno they do not disappoint . I have never complimented a city department, but these people are awesome. read more

Great town with desirable weather and neighborhoods. San Bruno's western part towards the hills have areas with great views of the Bay, and oftentimes you can see airplanes take off or land from the SF airport. The weather is PERFECT. When temperature hits 80-90 degrees, you'll get a slight breeze, which makes it very comforting. A lot of construction around the CALtrain station. The train tracks will be elevated, and their are proposals to redevelop commercial buildings, streets and businesses around the surrounding area. The high school has been completely renovated, and the buildings resemble a new mediterranean-style structure. YouTube, GAP, and Cisco are some of the corporate companies located in San Bruno. From new condo/apartment complexes, shops, mall, schools, diverse culture, great weather, 10 minute drive from SF...What else can you ask for? San Bruno is thriving and will continue to rebuild and advance. read more

I hear that the City of San Bruno is giving us poor business owner's the runaround. If you've been to downtown San Bruno, you will see a lot of vacant store fronts. One would think that the City of San Bruno needs to fill up those vacancies. However, from what I hear, they are making it difficult for one to open shop. read more

Uneasy feeling today when I dropped of my voting ballot. The lady in the voting room took my ballot then I watched her hold on to it while she continued to do other tasks in the area. When I told the other ladies in the room that I wanted to watch it go in the box they all told me it was fine and it would get in the box. It was like I was the bad guy for asking them. This is a huge election and I spent hours on the ballot. I had to go to work so I left but now I will be thinking all day that they if it ever got in. I don't think the people who work in the voting room should belittle the fact that the ballots should go right in the box when they receive them. Lesson learned if that happens again I will stand there until I see my ballot go in the box! Oh man... I talked to some folks at work and apparently there are polling places that are actually opening the ballots to see if the like who you voted for. I can't confirm this happened to me but why would you not drop the ballot in the box when it is directly right in front of you. That is not right... If anyone is dropping off a mail in ballot be sure you put it in the box yourself! read more

San Bruno is a wonderful nook on the peninsula. I went to El Crystal for 2nd and 3rd grade which I enjoyed a lot. Of course, I have spent time there well after elementary school. El Camino Real, San Mateo Avenue, Tanferan, Bayhill, and the Town Center are loaded with restaurants from all over the world. El Camino Real has Melody Toyota and Grace Honda plus auto repair shops for every part of your car. I always going to Rolling Pin for their glazed donuts, vanilla filled donut holes, and so forth. Roma Deli is another pillar with excellent sandwiches and ravioli. The parks are abundant, all clean and well maintained by the zealous city staff. San Bruno Park, down the hill from El Crystal, has a lot of ample playground equipment for all ages, expansive greenery, plenty of picnick tables (both outdoor and under overhangs,) and barbecues. They have a wonderful rec center with a spacious pool that swam at in school. The city as a whole is in such good shape with infrastructure always being maintained. I echo the sentiment that it is a small town (not too small) with a lot to offer. Of course, it is only a short drive to San Francisco and close to everything else in the bay area, not to mention close to the airport. read more