Daniel provided outstanding service. I had called ahead to pay for my wife and mother-in-law's meal…read morebecause I couldn't make it. I know that's not a typical request, but Daniel handled everything smoothly and made the process incredibly easy. My wife also shared that she had a wonderful experience. Daniel was attentive to her food allergies and showed extra care toward our baby, which meant a lot to our family. The level of service Daniel provided, both in accommodating my unusual request and in taking such great care of my wife and baby, was truly appreciated. Thank you for going above and beyond!

The Breakfast Club @ San Mateo location has a nice ambience with a spacious setup and both indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. The atmosphere is lively, although the music can be quite loud. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. After we were seated, no one came back to take our order or even offer water for about 15-20 minutes. When I eventually gave the server feedback about the long wait, the response came across as somewhat rude and dismissive rather than apologetic. The food itself was average--nothing particularly memorable--and one of the items we ordered was completely missed. Overall, the place has a good setting and potential, but the service, food quality and attention to customers need significant improvement. For a breakfast/brunch restaurant in a great location, I would expect much better hospitality and order accuracy.

After driving by it many, many times (and most times seeing a line of people), I finally was able…read moreto go for brunch on a Sunday. What a delight it was. They had specials and a regular menu. The food was so clean, not oily or heavy. Good variety of drinks and the menu has great options as well. Service was also great. For a place that gets so busy, the servers and wait staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Two thumbs up!

I'm still enjoying trying the menu here. This time had the tom yum scramble - true to its name,…read morelike tom yum soup in eggs topped with cheese. The croissant is a very addition to the plate. Ube pancakes are very good. Visually beautiful purple color and mochi-like texture with the subtle taste of ube.

Farm House is located near my place so my partner and I went over for a nice brunch one weekend…read more I do love how it looks on the outside with vines covering the building. It is tucked away in Belmont, behind one of the busier plazas. Our waiter was nice but there was someone else, a hostess I think? That was waiting for us to order and she kinda rolled her eyes when we needed more time, and that made me a little uncomfy. The place wasn't busy yet either! There were only about 4-5 tables being served. I got an iced latte and usually I don't love iced lattes on their own without some sort of flavor, but their coffee is very good quality so it was delicious. I had a breakfast skillet that had steak, tater tots, mushrooms, and poached egg. Very hearty and yummy. My partner got a liege waffle which I had never heard of. Its denser, kind of like the difference between a croissant and kouign amann. Baked brie was fantastic and that roasted garlic really upped the flavor and quality. I do wish they gave more bread though. We had a lot more brie and roasted garlic leftover with no bread to scoop it up. We took the rest home :) All in all a great place, just a bit too pricey for me to come regularly

Food was very fresh, and the portions were generous - two dishes were enough for two. We ordered…read morethe Pear & Walnut Salad and the Baked Brie, and both were packed with flavor. The restaurant was kind enough to split the salad and brought it in 2 plates. The baked brie was hands down my favorite, and the combination of fresh pears and caramelized walnuts was also so good. The restaurant has a cozy, rustic cabin feel that makes it a great date night spot. They even bring out a candle for the table in the evening, which adds a nice touch. The staff were warm, attentive, and very polite throughout our meal. The restroom was clean, and finding street parking right outside was easy enough. It was surprisingly quiet on a weekday evening, though I have a feeling it's much busier on weekends. Overall, if you're looking for fresh, flavorful food with lots of healthy options in a cozy setting, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try

The food here is stellar! Definitely will be going back. And the portion size are massive…read more The service was great!

Stopped by for lunch on a weekday and, although it was busy, I was seated fairly quickly…read more Many options to choose on the menu. After asking for recommendations, decided to go with the Bacon and Cheese Croffle and Strawberry Matcha. My food was ready fairly quickly after my order was placed and the dish was nicely presented. Fresh green salad, crispy bacon, cheesy eggs, and 2 croffles - quite filling and good. Service was good in that they checked on me often. I'd definitely return to try other menu items.

My mother-in-law lives walking distance from the Brothers Cafe so it is extremely convenient for…read moreour family. I have been there a few times over the years and it is always quick, fresh food, that is great for breakfast or lunch. This visit we arrived around 12:30 pm and placed our order at the counter found seating for 3 of us. I was feeling particularly well with an update stomach so I only order their pancakes. They offer fruit including strawberries, powder sugar and whip cream. My wife ordered a tuna melt and fries with an Arnold Palmer. My mother-in-law ordered a latte, hauevos rancho with a scrambled egg. She raved about the latte! My 3 pancakes were huge! And it all look and tasted great. The Brothers Cafe cashier/ordered take was friendly and professional. I did note the chicken & waffles on the menu and saw several oders pass by me. I saw one C&W that looks delicious and authentic having spent a decade in Louisiana, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia and Maryland..yum! It a little off the beaten path on West Hillsdale at HWY 92 in San Mateo. But we'll worth the effort especially with their outdoor patio being renovated..Enjoy!

Nice brunch option in a plaza with lots of parking. Feels casual, but not hole in the wall, so your…read morefancy friends will feel fine here even if it's not a trendy, line out the door Instagrammable place. It is a very bright and comfortable neighborhood space. Features all your diner standards. Order at the counter and then the food will be brought to your table. I ordered chicken and waffles - it featured four pieces of juicy chicken atop a golden waffle, and I had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later.

Nice little place. Can feel a little cramped - but the food is 100% worth it…read more Don't know if it was a coincidence, but this was also the first time I wasn't asked "everything okay" while I had food in my mouth, but they were there when we needed them. Will be visiting again.

Very good restaurant on the corner of el Camino real downtown San Carlos…read moreI ordered the breaded shrimp tacos and they were very tasty There was 3 of them I got the salsa on the side as well as the celantro Theee is street parking and right across from it he Caltrain station The food was very delicious. I recommend this place

I stopped by Mints and Honey on a Friday for lunch and had a great experience. We were able to find…read morestreet parking nearby, and since there is no dedicated lot, it was nice that we did not have to pay. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated. The host was very friendly and explained that once we were ready to order, we could head to the register in the back. After placing our order for a group of four, our drinks arrived within just a few minutes. They looked exactly like the menu descriptions and tasted just as good. The food was fresh, hot, and clearly made with quality ingredients. We all especially loved the tomato soup. We also ordered a waffle to share as an appetizer, and it came topped with large, beautiful strawberries that tasted amazing. The portion size was generous. I ordered the Fresh Mozzarella sandwich on ciabatta bread and asked for it toasted, and it was phenomenal. I did not have very high expectations since this was a quick, last minute choice and we did not even check reviews beforehand, but I am so glad we gave it a try. The inside of the restaurant has a cute and colorful vibe, and everything felt clean and well kept. I will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu

SO CLOSE TO A 5***** review had an employee not been so passive aggressive when bringing is the…read morelast in our order. The food and drinks 5 ***** for this type of brunchie place. My first time here but my girlfriend who was visiting from Texas has eaten here recently while flying through to see her brother. This place very close to SFO airport so a great place to have breakfast Brunch or Lunch before picking up or dropping off at SFO as only 12 to 15 min based on traffic. THE FOOD: Cortado 10/10, Ice Tea 9/10 Flat White 8/10 (from Australian in our foursome) Hot Chocolate 9/10 Mixed salad Amazing. Soft boiled eggs perfectly cooked and balsamic on point. They have great sourdough served with delicious jam. We also had the prosciutto fig and goat cheese which was 10/10 and our friend from Texas enjoyed her GF Sammie. Husband had the Tuna Melt which he said 9/10 only because of the bread, he said 10 if he's had it on the acme sourdough ;-) Next time... The Place: Great location with lots of parking but not this past Sunday as huge event in town but in general loads of street and lot parking near by. Quaint seating inside and outside seating on both sides of this corner location. You order inside and seating is first come first serve so I imagine depending on the time of day it could be hard for any groups over 4 Employee Interaction: Super until the last person we interacted with. You order inside and they bring stuff out as made which is just the nature of busy brunch place. For example we had food come out in staggered spurts which is what you expect so as a example our friend who ordered first (10 min before us ) got her fig Sammie first but we got half our drinks first. Our food was staggered over a 15 min period also very expected at this type of brunch place. The problem came when the lady would brought the last food item the GF item and she said hey are we missing anything and I said yes my cortado and friend who ordered 10 min before we did so half and hour ago said she never got her hot coco. She was Super polite and brought them pretty quickly . We said thanks for finding them for us and she lectured us on how busy they are etc etc and were like WHOA THERE we did not complain although my friend could have as he drink came after she had eaten and 30 min after she ordered and yet we never complained. My complaint is with this staff members attitude, and I "assume" it came from dealing with folks expecting the food or drinks to all come out at same time and thats not how these types of places work. WE GET THAT and again it would have been a 5 had we not been lectured after thanking her for hunting down our drinks ;-) Will I be back SURE the food was great

Holy crap this place is awesome. So many unique offerings! Me and my girlfriend had all the…read morethings we could on our first visit and all were excellent. I gotta come back for all the breakfast plates! Btw, OYSTERS!

I brought two friends here because I had been before and remembered the customer service being…read moregreat and the food being decent. I completely understand that there was a wait since it was a busy day--we waited about 25 minutes, which seemed reasonable. What disappointed me was what happened next. Another family walked in after us, and it appeared they knew one of the employees. She greeted them by saying, "Véngase, consuegro, los voy a sentar arriba," and they were seated immediately while we continued waiting another 15-20 minutes before finally being seated. Once we sat down, it took another 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order. Our food arrived, and I asked for a coffee. Unfortunately, no one checked on our table afterward. The server was constantly running up and down the stairs, and although I tried several times to get her attention because I wanted a refill, I never had the chance. We eventually had to leave without it. The food was okay, but the service made us feel overlooked. I don't mind waiting when a restaurant is busy, but I do expect customers to be treated fairly, regardless of whether they know someone who works there.

I don't know why it took us so long to visit Molly O's. Probably cuz we don't drink much, we…read morehaven't really thought to walk in here but I can confirm this place is great for non-drinkers too! We came for lunch and was super impressed. The space is beautiful with free, easy street parking in the area. The vibe is casual and friendly. The food is reasonably priced and good. The two of us shared a shepherds pie and a fish & chip. The shepherds pie was flavorful and comforting. The fish tasted fresh and the beer batter was delicious. Even the fries were extra yummy; it probably has something to do with the light batter and freshness of the ingredients. Aside from Guinness on tap, they've got lots of delicious drinks too. The owner, Oliver, had taken our order. He was friendly and down-to-earth; we enjoyed chatting with him. He shared the restaurant is named after his grandma, Molly, who stops by from time to time too. It's a sister restaurant to his parent's place Fiddler's Green in Millbrae, which has been opened for 35 years. We'll definitely be back!

Nice Irish pub downtown San Carlos. Many tempting items to choose from…read more I got the regular fish and chips with 3 Fillets steak. Fries cold slaw and I also got a Diet Coke Service here is wonderful They have upstairs and downstairs dining. I sat downstairs Food was delicious. There is street parking and a parking lot down the street

This place is so cute and right along El Camino. Almost all the walls are glass so it has great…read morelighting inside. The menu is more limited than at other Thai restaurants, but they have the classics. Service was so friendly and it seems family-owned. Our food came within literal minutes, which was very impressive! The papaya salad was good but a bit on the sour end and not fishy or spicy enough tbh (I even got medium spicy)! The pad see ew was really yummy and had good fried flavor. Portions were good and prices were fair. We will definitely come back to try more dishes!

Ordered the omelette. The favor profile leans sour. The issue for me was that the rice was cooked…read moreunevenly, bits of it were crunchy but not in the nice way. Not 锅巴, but undercooked. Underwhelming