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This place was absolutely amazing! Was a bit tough choosing what to get because they have so many great options, especially the sweet things. Ended up choosing the crème brulee French toast & Harmony omelette, and both were delicious. The omelette was very well done - not too oily, lots of healthy mix ins, and very tasty. The bread it came with was soft and yummy, and I enjoyed the side salad dressing & tomatoes a lot. The French toast was a really nice sweet treat. I would definitely come back to try more on the menu... perhaps the ube pancakes! The restaurant itself is very cute and nicely decorated. Very popular, even on weekday mornings.
Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Chicken and Croffle are all the hype! Crispy and fluffy croffle. Tender, juicy, well-seasoned chicken. The sauce that came with the plate I forget what it was called but it added a depth of flavor that made this more than just some other 'chicken and waffle' dish. I had a bite of the crab cake benedict and I was very happy with the taste. Would definitely come back. This is where the old Johnny's First Toast was (I think) so they did a great job at renovating and making the inside look very modern and IG-worthy for aesthetic pics.
Basil Ribeye Bliss: A Flavor-Packed Thai Fusion Experience Worth the Hype Taste & Glory in San Mateo is an absolute gem for Thai fusion, delivering both incredible food and top-notch customer service. I recently came here with my family and we ordered the basil ribeye, crispy spicy chicken special, tom yum scramble, and grilled chicken sandwich. Every single dish was packed with flavor and beautifully executed, but the basil ribeye truly stole the show. It's a must-try -- perfectly cooked, rich, and bursting with bold, savory flavors that keep you coming back for more. The rest of the dishes were just as impressive, each offering a unique twist that highlights the creativity of their menu. You can really tell they put thought into both the flavors and presentation. Service was warm, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The ambience adds another layer to the experience! It has a lively, energetic vibe that makes it perfect for a fun brunch outing, yet still feels intimate and cozy enough for a romantic date. One thing to note: this place gets busy, especially on weekends. Come early and be prepared for a wait, but trust me, it is WELL worth it. Highly recommend Taste & Glory if you're looking for something flavorful, unique, and consistently delicious. I'll definitely be back!
Pretty tasty food, servise was really good we had constant re fill on our waters and servers came to ask how everything was tasting pretty often. Oh and our food was served pretty fast too. Definitely will be back!
Taste and Glory is one of those brunch spots that lives up to the hype. The menu puts a creative Asian fusion twist on classic breakfast favorites, and the result is both unique and incredibly satisfying. Every dish looked as good as it tasted. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully executed without feeling overdone. You can tell the kitchen pays attention to the details, from the beautifully plated entrées to the perfectly cooked eggs and crispy, well-seasoned sides. The fusion elements add just enough creativity while still letting the comfort of brunch shine through. The drinks were equally impressive, especially the specialty lattes and refreshing house beverages that paired perfectly with the meal. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself eyeing neighboring tables and already planning what to order on your next visit. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Even with a busy dining room, the staff kept everything running smoothly and made sure guests felt taken care of.
Came on a Friday afternoon. Waited 5-10 min. Not long. Ordering was quick. Got their chicken croffle, Tom yum scramble and an ube latte Honestly left a tad disappointed. For the chicken croffle. You do lose all the flakiness of the croissant. The chicken was good. The Tom yum scramble. The Tom yum sauce doesn't work well with the. Other flavors. Wish the croissant was toasted. The ube latte was good. Not too sweet.
We saw that Taste & Glory had a lot of hype and mentions of long lines, but we thankfully got lucky one 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.
Delicious brunch spot! I recommend getting there as early as possible since the wait can get pretty long. We went on a weekend and were able to get seated right at opening. We tried two dishes and both were excellent: -Tom yum scramble: The tom yum flavor really came through and was present in every bite of the eggs. -Thai tea french toast: Great flavor overall. I liked that the thai tea sauce was served on the side so you can adjust the sweetness to your preference. I do wish the french toast had been a bit fluffier but overall still good. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for brunch with unique and flavorful dishes!
We walked in on a Saturday - right before the line got super long - and waited for 10 minutes. 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!
The food is rounded up to four stars. I liked the carbonara udon. I don't think an omelette here though for example would be worth braving the line (yes, even on a weekday there was a line) and parking situation. If you see no line and you find a parking spot, it's a cute brunch place; otherwise it's not worth it because you do feel a bit rushed even if you get in (not from staff necessarily but just seeing the crowd). There are more brunch options downtown now though (Johnnys, whispers) so maybe things eased up.
One of the better brunch places I've had in awhile. Immediately we noticed that there's a line, and luckily the wait was not long but they do require the entire party to be there to be seated. We had the chicken croffle and the tom yum croissant. I liked the chicken croffle with how big the fried chicken is, and the sauce it comes with complements the flavors well. The chicken itself was a little bit dry in the middle. The tom yun croissant is very creative, never had anything like it before. I like that there's a lot of crab provided in the croissant. It can get heavy after awhile with the sauce. Overall I had a good experience here, good service despite being so busy most of the time. I would come again!
I've driven by this place multiple times, saw the lines outside, and had really high hopes. Unfortunately, after finally trying it, I found it completely overrated. The Good: Presentation & Vibes: The food looks amazing. The portions are generous, and the dishes come beautifully plated with toast, fresh fruits, and great presentation. If you're here strictly to take photos for social media, you'll love it. Carbonara Udon: This was the standout dish of the meal--flavorful, well-made, and we cleaned the entire plate. The Bad: Spicy Fried Chicken Plate: Extremely dry and virtually tasteless. Dungeness Crab Salad: You couldn't taste any fresh crab--just pure saltiness. I actually had to use ketchup just to eat it. The Service: Beyond the food, the service was frustrating. The staff were running around and chatting with each other, but completely forgot our two drinks until long after all of our food had already arrived. When we brought it to their attention, we got a totally indifferent "whatever" attitude--like forgetting items or brushing off customers is just standard practice for them. Final Thoughts: I went on a Monday, so thankfully there was no wait. I definitely wouldn't recommend waiting in a weekend line for this. To me, a great restaurant needs good taste and attentive service in addition to nice plating. I won't be coming back or recommending this spot for actual food lovers, but if you just want pretty photos for social media, it serves its purpose.
Great first experience! Very cute place with great food. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Good came out pretty quick too. I ordered the Crème Brûlée French Toast and O.M.G it was SO good. It legitimately tastes like crème brûlée. Even the top of the French toast was crunchy and sugary. I also ordered the iced Ube which was so tasty! Not too sweet and it had chunks of Ube in it. Yummy!! I left very happy and satisfied. Definitely look forward to coming back.
2 years ago
Came here with a friend and was excited to try it given all the hype I heard. Expected to wait awhile but I guess we beat the crowd. The waitstaff is friendly and they don't act pretentious like they're the latest thing. The food tasted great and it's so pretty! We decide to split the chicken croffle and chipolte benedict. Again, the food was delish and the presentation awesome. The waitstaff was great about refilling our waters and didn't make us feel rushed about leaving, which we did anyways on our own since there was a line. But I really liked that I didn't feel harassed about it. The ambience is perfect for a brunch to catch up with friends or your BFF. Definitely coming back! read more
1 year ago
Went there for the first time this past Sunday. It's a popular place so expect a line outside. On the weekends they don't do wait-list so you do have to stand in line for your spot. They seat when all the party has arrived. Inside is a cute wooden esque style decor theme, pretty spacious for a brunch spot. -1 star for the lack of parking. It's located very closely to residential areas so finding a spot is not impossible, but certainly not exactly convenient. My friends and I ordered 3 different benedicts, 1 burger and 1 croffle I don't particularly like sweets so I just tried a bite of the croffle and that's all I really needed. The benedicts on the other hand were all pleasantly different tastes from one another. We ordered crab, salmon, and fried chicken and I enjoyed trying them all. Each came with a little side of salad and potatoes which was plenty of food. My friend said the burger was good and I took her word for it I saw some neighborhoring people drink some cute purple drinks that looked nice but I was too full to order more. Overall nice presentation, nice interior seating but i personally wouldn't want to wait more than 15 minutes in line for it read more
4 months ago
Finally got to try Taste and Glory with some friends after driving by it so many times. Our group of four walked in at 11AM and waited about 30 minutes which wasn't too bad The food was really good! It's brunch with a twist and has more options than your traditional, standard brunch food. The chicken and waffle was delicious as a combination and I love the fruit/nuts that paired with it. The serving size was very generous and service was very prompt. Always a packed house so be sure to come early. There was ample street parking. They only seat when you're whole party is here and is mostly walk in basis. read more
1 month ago
Finally made it here for breakfast and was one of the few people waiting for them to open. Comfortable and inviting interior. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Food was good. Crispy where they were supposed to be and soft and tender where it was supposed to be. I had the crab cake Benedict and an ube latte. The ube latte was not caffeinated. No problem. Made myself something after I got home. The ube latte was very festive with rainbow sprinkles on top. The crab cake Benedict was also very good. The salad was lightly dressed and tasty and the rainbow potatoes were done just right. read more
A unique dining experience. In addition to traditional breakfast fare, they offer limited versions with an Asian flare. Interesting concept to have Tom Yum scramble, Thai tea french toast and a Yaki udon, a basil steak to name a few things. It's a large, brightly lit space. There are lots of tables and it doesn't feel cramped at all. We ordered the creme brulee french toast, vegetable scramble and ube lattes. My french toast was delicious, nicely presented and the scrambled tastes great too. The added sweetened condensed milk was a nice touch instead of syrup. The ube latte had a nice nutty flavor and tasted very nice...my only complaint was the lattes were served warm, I wish it were hotter in temperature. There's a lot of hype to this restaurant about serving breakfast with an Asian twist, but oddly we didn't order any other than the ube lattes. We were very pleased with our breakfasts and would definitely return. The service was great. Be prepared to wait, unless you go early. You can see the line along the west side of El Camino. read more
Had lunch here today, there was a line outside waited about 20 mins. This place is cute and cozy. Started off with the Ube latte and I must say this was one of the best ones I had it was warm and tasty. Ordered the chicken croffle (2 pcs of chicken and 2 pcs of waffle). The chicken was juicy, crispy and tender on its own. With the dipping sauce it elevated the flavor. Now the waffle part for me was not that good so we didn't finish that. Ordered the Yuki Udon and I actually thought this was better than the chicken croffle. The dish was creamy and chewy. Well flavored and just enjoyed and savored it. Next thing I knew it was all finished. Lastly ordered the crème brûlée French toast it was a bit sweet but it was delicious it hit my sweet tooth spot. Overall it was great glad I checked it out. read more
Dropped by for a quick brunch with my bestie and we were pretty impressed! This pot has been on my list for a while so I'm happy we gave it a chance. When we got there the line was quite long but there was also a party of 8-9 people in front of us. We finally got seated and decided to share the dishes. We ordered the chicken croffle, tom yum scramble and yuzu lemonade. The yuzu lemonade was super refreshing & the yuzu wasn't overpowering. The chicken croffle was the star of the show! Chicken was moist and perfectly fried and the chili sauce they had on the side for it was delicious. The croffle was interesting and reminded me of a mochi waffle? As fr the Tom yum scramble, we ordered it because we both love Tom yum and it seemed like a frequently ordered dish. However for me this didn't quite hit the spot. The Tom yum flavor is prevalent but I think my brain had a hard time piecing together the Tom yum and the scrambled eggs and pieces of crab in the dish. Also the bottom croissant was pretty soggy. They didn't skimp on the crab though, so many big lumps of crab! Overall we enjoyed our meal here, ambience was nice & we'd definitely come back to try other dishes. read more
Love this place ! After we've been saying we have to go here, we finally went and it was just what I expected. Great menu to choose from and there are plenty of tables inside, don't think there is any outside seating. Service was quick and all staff are very kind. We ordered the Honey Chicken Benedict and Carbonara Udon, these dishes were very tasty and delicious ! The creamy and bacon bits in the Carbonara sauce to sweet and crunchy chicken egg Benedict was all very satisfying and I will definitely be back again ! read more
1 year ago
This place alone gives us a reason to go to San Mateo more often- the food was delicious and the service was awesome! With no reservation made beforehand, we waited in line for about 10 minutes before we got seated for a party of 2 (mind you this was on a Thursday around 10:30am and it just so happened to also be Juneteenth, so lots of people must've also been off work this day). Once we got seated the service was quick and the servers were even quicker! You'll definitely see them running everywhere but they never miss a beat and all the while, the servers are all super nice and constantly checking up on you! We will definitely be back and try more options from the menu! read more
I get lunch in this area often and I always seem to see a line out the door for this place every time so I was super excited to try it myself! Came in on a Friday at 1pm for a late lunch with a party of 2. There were still plenty of people inside but we were able to get a table with less than 2min wait. Service was great, we had our orders taken, food came out reasonably fast, and we got a check-in and a last-call warning during our entrees. We also got offered some timely refills for our cold and hot coffees. Chicken Croffle - the perfect sweet and savory option! The croffle is slightly sweet and goes great with the chicken together. They both also taste great by itself. I like that you get syrup and spicy mayo on the side so you can choose how/when to dip your croffle and/or chicken. It takes a bit of finesse unstacking a layer and cutting it on the plate but you'll get the hang of it after a while. Basil Ribeye - the sauce is so good!! It's a great hearty option for those that aren't interested in the usual sweet brunch food. I got bite of everything and the meat is super juicy and tender from what I could tell. I had a great time, this seems like a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a yummy delicious meal! I would recommend coming during off hours to avoid the long line because there's no shade outside so it probably wouldn't be a comfy wait during peak hours. read more
We celebrate my mom's birthday here. The restaurant is super cute and has instagram vibes if you want to take pictures. The food presentation is amazing. Every dish was plated with love. My fav dish was probably the crab omelette with sweet potato tator tots. They do not skim on the crab here! I've never had sweet potato tots so I thought that was super creative. The chicken and waffles were also very flavorful but the chicken was on the dry side. The Thai tea French toast was surprisingly delicious!!! We also got the yakiudon but I think I would skip that next time. I could make that at home. If you plan to come on the weekend, I suggest to do so before 9:30am. There's parking behind the restaurant. Otherwise, parking is tough on El Camino. read more
A good spot for brunch! I've always heard that there were long lines, but luckily we didn't have to wait very long on a saturday late afternoon. Tom yum scramble - 4/5, suuuper flavorful and tasty! A scramble thats sour and salty inside a croissant with some salad on the side. The croissant looks like a Costco croissant and isn't toasted, but paired with the scramble is good since it soaks up all the juices. Chicken croffle - 4/5, 2 pieces of chicken layered between 2 crunchy croffles served with some fruit, maple syrup, and an orange sauce (don't remember what it was). Yum! One of the best places for chicken and waffles. Basil ribeye - 3/5, steak topped with some sauce and veggies, comes with egg on top of rice. Decent steak, decent portions. My mom did not care too much for it. read more
Taste and Glory is a very cute and aesthetic little place to grab breakfast/brunch. The staff is quite nice, too. There even is a decent parking lot out back. My main gripe is that the food wasn't something that tasted quite as good as it looked. It was plenty edible, but I wasn't blown away. You won't by any means leave unsatisfied, but do be careful... the Instagram-worthy food may be deceiving haha. read more
2 years ago
Service was quick! Food came out within 15 minutes or less. They know how to get people in and out to accommodate for the people waiting. Food & presentation was good. I got the rib eye sandwich and it was tender and juicy. Tom Yum Scramble flavor was there! Thai Thea french toast was a good sweet option. Although I wish it was crunchy/toasty bc it was more on the soft side. Iced matcha latte was decent but presentation was there. Ambiance gave like Korean/Japanese cafe vibes. It was nice and clean inside. I would def come again for brunch. read more
1 year ago
Interior had a simple, yet aesthetic look to it. Plenty of parking in the back or you can also do street parking. Menu option was small but there were good offerings. They have chefs special, omelette, and Benedicts. My friends and I got there at 10:45am on a Sunday and luckily there wasn't a long wait. When we left, there was a huge line outside the door! Not sure if I would wait that long in line though. It's similar to Surisan or Sweet Maple. I ordered the crab cake benedict with no arugula. The eggs were nicely poached and potatoes were well seasoned. My friends got the "perfect pancake" and "Thai tea French toast" which looked so photogenic and yummy! We all enjoyed our meals. Their blue butterfly lemonade was very sweet and tasty! Service was kind and attentive. I suggest coming early to avoid the lines. read more
Came here on a Sunday morning around 9:45 AM and there was already a small line out the door. Thankfully, we weren't in line for too long since we were only a party of 3. We were seated soon after and waters were brought out promptly. The place was quite packed so we were sat near the corner back of the restaurant near the bathrooms so the ambience was too great. Nonetheless, the decor is quite nice in general. We ordered 3 dishes to share including the chicken croffle, creme brulee french toast, and classic benedicts. All of them were quite delicious and flavorful. The chicken croffle suprisingly was quite a hit. I was worried the chicken would be a bit dry but it was rather good. The croffle was a bit tough to cut through but I think that might just be the nature of a croissant being pressed into a waffle. The sauce that came with the chicken croffle was really nice; a bit sweet and savory. The classic benedicts was good as well, only complaint was that the egg was a bit overdone and did not have a runny yolk but it was still soft at least. The hollandaise sauce overtop was great and I particularly like the smoked flavor of the canadian bacon. Lastly the creme brulee french toast was great. The custard was not too sweet which I appreciated. The vanilla flavor of the custard was delightful and paired with the soft toast and walnuts and fresh berries, it was delicious! Overall, it was a solid breakfast/brunch spot so I would recommend coming here if you have the chance. The service was good; our waiter came by several times to refill our waters and ask how the food was. Would recommend coming early though! read more
1 month ago
The restaurant has a cute vibe. Music soft enough to keep having conversations at a normal volume while being able to hear everyone else. The Blue Butterfly Lychee Drink was delightful. I hadn't had something like it before and it was very good! Food itself was fine. The bread was toasted and soft, which is how I personally prefer it. The omelette tasted like something that I could make myself. I asked for them to add some bacon to it, but didn't realize until the end that adding bacon ($4.50) cost nearly as much as just ordering a side order of bacon ($5) and I didn't get as much, so I should have just ordered a side of it! I expected $2-3 like most places, but not $4.50 My wife got some French toast and after trying it, asked our waiter for some syrup. Our waiter then came back into the room ~3-4 times with things for other tables and taking orders, so I had to go to the back and ask for syrup, which another employee brought out in ~30 seconds At the end of our meal our waiter brought the check over. I took a look at it and then took a sip of water since I had to wait for my wife to get back from the bathroom, and the waiter tried to come take the bill to get his tip. I told him it wasn't ready yet. Three more times he tried to come take it before my wife even got back from the bathroom. If he had been that attentive while we were actually there and eating then we wouldn't have had an issue with the syrup at all. read more
Always passed by here and there's always a line waiting outside. We came early and were seated within 15 minutes. We tried a few things from the menu: the Chicken Croffle was 5/5 alone. The sweet chili sauce pairs so well with the chicken. The croffle was soft inside and crunchy outside. The Norwegian Benedict was a bit of a miss: didn't really taste the lemon flavor and was overall lacking. The side potatoes were nice and crispy. Also tried a bite of the Tom Yum Scrabble and that was actually tasty - can really taste the crab meat. Would come back again to try something new! Also, a pet peeve: they calculate the tip on the total including tax (still did 20%) read more
10 months ago
Food was sooo good. Its acute little vibe with the decor. The service was good got busy so they kinda forgot about us. read more
2 years ago
Second time here and had to order the Tom Yum scramble again! It is so unique dish with a slightly sour taste, but it pairs so well with the crab and cheese on top of the croissant. It is definitely a must try! Also tried the berry croffle which is so crispy and topped with a berry sauce and lots of fruit. A nice balance because when I brunch I like to try savory and sweet dishes. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. A really aesthetic brunch spot! I haven't had trouble parking on the street right outside on El Camino, but there's also a lot in the back. read more
Excellent spot for brunch! Staff was efficient and friendly. Food was delicious. Drinks were good! Ambiance was very comfortable and the music playlist was spot on. I had the chicken and croffles with a side of fries and yuzu lemonade. Everything was really good. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Croffles were flakey and had a nice bite to them. Yuzu lemonade was perfect and not too tart. I couldn't help but stare at all the beautiful dishes going by as they were being delivered to other diners. I'm definitely coming back to try everything else on the menu. read more
2 years ago
Parking: Small parking lot in the back and street parking in residential areas and on the Main Street. Wait: Our group of 5 came on a Saturday at 11AM. They didn't take reservations on the Saturday so it was just first come first serve. We ended up waiting about 50 minutes to get seated. We saw them looking for groups of two a couple of times to have them get seated first. Food: Got the sweet green scramble and a side of chicken apple sausages. It wasn't heavy in flavor but hit the spot. My favorite were the multi colored potatoes it came with. Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms read more
Hands down the BEST fried chicken I have EVER had and I love trying different fried chicken places. The spot is. The croffle was perfectly paired with the chicken and the creme brulee French toast was light and flavorful. We came in and were seated pretty quickly, the space was quite busy but they moved quickly! read more
Is brunch overrated? Whatever your take is, there seems to always be a line wrapping around the block for San Mateo's newest spots and this is one of them. Someone in my party lined up around 10:30am on a Saturday and waited about half an hour to get towards the front while the rest of us arrived. We were seated promptly in the extension room of the restaurant where there are about five or six additional tables. This room and the main room feels modern and luxurious with greenery and rattan chairs and light fixtures. Their menu has plenty of options with Thai and American fusion being the overall theme. Our group tried some of their popular dishes like the Thai tea French toast, tom yum scramble made with dungeness crab, and chicken croffle. The presentation of each dish was beautiful AND tasted great! Your typical brunch items are definitely elevated here in means of looks and execution. Portion sizes are great and generous as well. Everyone was able to share a bit of everything and still have some leftovers to take home. The chicken croffle consists of tender and crispy fried chicken piled high on top of the most buttery croffle. The lamination made for a delightful chewy texture. At this time of our visit, they were not serving alcohol so not mimosas found here. Hopefully they will serve them and other boozy brunch drinks in the future! read more
10 months ago
Came here the other day after my dad picked me up from the airport for brunch so here we are. I ordered the Thai Tea French Toast and the blueberry butterfly. My dad ordered the crab cake Benedict and the iced ube. The Thai tea French toast was so delicious. It kept me full but not so stuffed to the point of food coma. The blue butterfly had a nice lychee flavor to it. As for the crab cake Benedict, my dad was satisfied and liked the runny eggs. He also thought that the iced ube was pretty good. The service here was pretty good. We were seated quickly and our food came out quickly. The staff here is also really nice. This restaurant is kinda small but has a nice aesthetic to it. I'd definitely recommend this brunch spot. Try it out if you like. :) read more
2 years ago
I stopped by on a weekday for lunch and there was no wait. I ordered the croissant waffle and it delish! I don't think I've ever had such a good croissant waffle. The fried chicken was boneless and paired well with the fried chicken. There was syrup and a spicy sauce to pair with the meal and I loved every bite. I would definitely come back to try more of their items. Service was super fast and I got in and out on my lunch hour without any issues. read more
They were surprisingly busy on a weekday at lunch time, but luckily we were able to grab one of the last tables before the restaurant filled up. We were sat in a corner but the service was surprisingly fast. Basil ribeye: 8/10 cooked very well. the bell peppers and onions topping it didn't do it for me but i really liked the cook on the steak. Norwegian benedict: 7/10 the benedict was pretty good, but I would have liked if the potatoes were crispier. read more
1 year ago
We've been wanting to try Taste and Glory for ages but were always put off by the long line out front. We decided to arrive right at opening which worked well except our friends were running late and we couldn't be seated until everyone arrived. We were seated shortly after the rest of the group arrived. The vibe inside is open and airy. We had a hard time choosing meals because everything looked so good! Everyone enjoyed their meals. The standout items were the crème brûlée French toast and the steak. read more
Love this place! Very cute brunch spot! There was a long line. But it moves quick, they get ppl in and out. We ordered the strawberry mimosa, which was a refreshing start, I ordered the tom yum scrambled omelete (so delicious!) And I also wanted to try the thai tea toast so that was my dessert! Boy, it Did not disappoint! I'm definitely coming back here to try other dishes! I'm not even a brunch person...but this place has my heart stolen! read more
Short n' Sweet Review: Chicken and waffles to dieeee for. Really crispy chicken, soft and fluffy waffles, great pairing and flavors together. Thai Tea Pancakes weren't what we were expecting, thought it was mixed in the batter not just a dipping sauce, nonetheless pretty okay! But this was on us! Crab Omelette has so much crab, they definitely didn't skimp and was well made!! Super cute inside and had so many other unique Thai inspired / take on American breakfasts which is saying something because there are so many in the Bay! read more
2 years ago
My girlfriend and I came here on a Sunday morning around 11:15 am. There are no reservatiosn on weekends so it was a first come first serve line. My girlfriend was in line for about 10 minutes when I rolled in and we luckily got called in for a party of 2 as soon as I arrived. Service was very quick. We ordered within 10 minutes of sitting - we got an ube latte ($6), as chicken croffle for myself and she got a simple pancake breakfast. I was surprised at how large the croffle dish was! The chicken was super flavorful and moist and the croffle was a unique play on chicken and Waffle. Our bill after tax and tip was around $60 for 2 entrees and a drink. Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and wouldn't mind coming back to try other menu items. read more
For the time being, this is my favorite brunch spot in San Mateo and easily so. What's not great is the line that is lined up on the sidewalk pretty much anytime you try to grab a table here. Parking is mostly street side on El Camino Real. They used to have a waitlist list on paper inside and recently they changed it to basically everyone stand outside in the sun(and be sure to have your whole party there or they will not seat you). I'm really not sure why they changed this but I cannot imagine any of their customers liking this new system. As for the food, the Garden Omelette(vegetarian) is my usual go-to and our table usually shares the Berries Croffle(part croissant, part waffle). This is really a dessert so it's sweet but the texture and mix of flavors is delicious. The Omelette comes with a side of rainbow potatoes, slightly crispy on the outside and moist and soft on the inside. I will certainly be back to try more of their menu soon enough. read more
I visited on a Wednesday to avoid the weekend crowds, and it was perfect. We were seated immediately and parking was easy to find. The interior of the restaurant is super cute, modern, and cozy. Their food selection is fantastic. I wanted to try everything on the menu! But this time we went with the Thai Tea French Toast and Tom Yum Scramble, with a non-caffeinated Ube Latte. We initially ordered Drip Coffee, thinking it was like Vietnamese drip coffee, but ended up with two cups of black coffee... We didn't want that so the staff quickly swapped it for the Ube Latte :) They have a good selection of iced drinks like Blue Butterfly, Thai Tea, and Iced Ube. I was craving a latte or some caffeine though, so I hope they consider adding regular lattes, actual Vietnamese Drip Coffee and even some Matcha drinks! Everything tasted amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try more! read more
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My cousin recommended this place, and we came on a Friday morning as a party of 8. We were seated right away, which was a great start to our visit. The food was delicious! My top favorites were the Tom Yum Scramble, the Chicken Croffle, and the Thai Tea French Toast. The South Side Scramble and Chipotle Benedict were also very flavorful. The service was great, and the staff were friendly. The cafe itself is a cute little place with great decor. Overall, I enjoyed this place and would definitely recommend it. read more
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Is this a good place to study?
Not really. They're usually packed and can get quite loud with a full house. Really good food to fuel up for studying though!
Are they dog friendly?
I actually don't know if they're dog friendly but certainly service dogs are welcome. I'd call them. Lisa
Do they take reservations?
I don't think they do based on my visit it was a first come first serve basis. However service and food arrived pretty swiftly so unless folks are staying to chitchat it shouldn't be an outrageous wait! Came on a Friday morning at 10am and was out…
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