Cream Puffs, cheesecake sticks... YUM. I came on the Saturday during Chinese New Year, for my daughter's birthday and had to wait awhile because everyone ahead of me in line had big orders. like 3-4 dozen each. I guess they weren't expecting such big orders but they were able to accommodate everyone with a bit of a wait if you were willing. Love love love the vanilla custard filling. Best eaten day off otherwise the pate choux gets soggy. read more

I love beard papas! I usually get original and chocolate inside. The problem with this location is that their credit card machine is often broken so BRING CASH! read more

One can always count on Beard Papa's for delicious treats without breaking the bank. I love their chocolate eclair shell which adds extra decadence to the cream puff. I personally feel that their green tea filling is on the bland side so I tend to have preference for the chocolate or mango filling. Their cheesecake sticks are delicious too. Plus, one won't feel too guilty since it's lighter and the portion is much smaller compared to a typical slice of cheesecake. During Covid, even though there's only one guy running the store, he's extremely professional and efficient. Check it out and give yourself a treat! read more

Beard Papa's - Chocolate Eclair, Cookie Crunch Puff, Strawberry Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I used to pass by this place all the time after parking in the parking garage when planning to eat somewhere on B street. Never thought to try it because it's in such a random location that doesn't have much foot traffic. Decided to try it out after eating Fire Wings and wow! I'm so impressed. I'm not a cream filling type of girl but I really enjoyed this. I liked how they made everything fresh right in front of you. Biting into the cream puff made me do a happy dance. The bread was super warm, not overly filled with cream but just right (which I appreciated), and the hard frosting on top completed the scrumptious bite. I got the rocky road and my boyfriend got the cookies and cream. Both were equally good. Will be coming back on my cheat days. read more

Beard Papa's - Rocky Road & Oreo cream puff - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Delicious as ever! I was a little worried about one guy working the cash register and making the cream puffs, but he sterilized his cash receiving hands, air'd it out to dry, them put clean gloves on before making my cream puffs. He took the time for each step which made me feel so much better about sinking my teeth into the cream puff right away. Highly recommend for a yummy treat and they are keeping customers safe. read more

I can't believe I am finally writing a review for Beard Papa's since I have been coming here for years. So this review is long overdue! They make such fresh and yummy Japanese style cream puffs in a range of delicious flavors. The cream puffs are baked fresh daily and they don't fill them with the cream filling until you order them which makes a huge difference so that the cream puff doesn't get soggy too quickly. It's best to eat them as soon as possible. These are not super sweet or heavy like typical western style pastries. The sweetness and flavor is not overwhelming which is perfect! My favorite cream filling flavors are the fruit flavors like mango and strawberry but you can't go wrong with the original cream custard either. Just don't get too messy with the powdered sugar coating! read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love beard papas! I recommend the cookie crust on their plain vanilla cream puff. Creamy, sweet, and crunchy! Service is nice and fast. Cozy, spacious ambiance. read more

Our family loves Beard Papa! However, I got a bunch of minis for a birthday party and they were terrible - almost no filling in them (filling was just the size of a pea) and the outer shell was hard. Huge disappointment!!! Did not taste good at all. And for the amount of money I paid for these - so not worth it! I don't know if the lady that filled these puffs is a new employee that doesn't know what she's doing (I've never seen her at this location before) and maybe she needs more training on how to fill the puffs. Or if Beard Papa got a mandate all across their stores to cut back on filling. But whatever the problem is, they need to fix it! read more

I got a quick vanilla original puffs. They are always good. Overfilled creams that's why we loveeeeeeee 3rd street location. Yummmmm. We finished all six within fifteen mins. It has been awhile and it was worth it to off track and swing by to get them. Can we please have regular hours back? I can't get it as often anymore since opening time is at noon. I love your puffs with my early black coffee in early AM. read more

Beard papa you never fail me, except when you close early and I can't get to you on time. This location serves a lot more variety of things than other beard papa locations. They have different flavor eclairs, cheesecake, paris brest (no I did not misspell this), and of course their famous creme puffs. I tried the strawberry eclair with strawberry filling and it was so good. I could easily see myself spooning mouthfuls of strawberry filling into my mouth or if they had a can of it, just shooting it into my mouth like whip cream! read more

Only tried the cream puffs when I came; the cream is delicious and a lovely texture. The vanilla even has real vanilla bean inside. The pasty itself is more hard/crispy than I thought it would be, but tasty nonetheless. Everything a la carte is around $3.50-$4, which is a little bit pricey! Good treat every once in a while though :) read more

Beard Papa's - original cream puff w vanilla cream - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love this place, and it is also in a very convenient location. They make the best cream puffs, you cannot go wrong with the original vanilla one. This specific place has very friendly service which is a plus when ordering. I say that because I usually like to treat myself to a cream puff when I'm not feeling my greatest mentally, and sometimes a little friendliness while ordering your comfort treat goes a long way. The order up window is convenient since you cannot go in due to county restrictions, but they are open up until a pretty late time so you don't have to rush here after work! lol read more

Custard was oddly warm. My wife and I had huge stomach aches afterwards and I'll skip the details...Ruined the experience. I don't get lactose intolerant either so it wasn't that. Also the glazing on top of the cream puff overwhelmed the custard inside. Didn't hit the spot. read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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It pains me to write this review because Beard Papa has been my favorite go to treat place for years. Upon finding it in Hawaii years ago, I was tickled pink when they began popping up in the Bay Area. A bit pricey but worth it for that heavy custard and pop of whatever flavor was featured that week. I'm not always in the San Mateo area but when I am, I made it a point to stop by and check in on the flavors. Due the price and the amount of calories, I would only pick some up for the fam if the featured flavor was mango, strawberry or green tea. Yesterday it was mango and we hadn't had it for awhile so I plopped down 13.50 for 4. Wow. What a major disappointment. The filling was not custard at all but whipped cream with barely and mango in it. My guess is that newbies won't know what they are supposed to taste like and maybe they will buy them but really, it's not a Beard Papa anymore. So sad. I think I will have to find a new place or start making them myself! read more

Mini puffs - I like this place. Puffs was so good. It was not too sweet. I will be back read more

Beard Papa's - Mini puffs - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ordered a six pack of eclairs in variety of matcha, chocolate, strawberry, s'mores, and cookies&cream shells. The s'mores one is pretty cool, as the marshmallow topping is torched right before your eyes! You can pick the cream filling for inside: vanilla, chocolate, or mango. The coated shell was a bit too sweet and thick, but overall it hit the spot for me as I've been craving these ever since pacific puffs (now who remembers that place?!?) suddenly went out of business. Now I'm giving 5 stars because the service was actually really good! I came in with a stroller and the worker was sweet enough to open the door for me. (You don't truly understand how hard it is to push/pull one of those things through a manual door that doesn't have the automatic open/close until you try it!) I feel like this day in age our society lacks a lot of manners and respect, so it was refreshing to see a young millennial do something kind like that! Your mama taught you well (whoever was working on Wednesday afternoon)! read more

Beard Papa's - Menu July 2019 - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Awesome spot for sweet tooth cravings! Don't know what to bring to a potluck? Family dinner? Beard Papa's is the perfect idea! I bought half a dozen of vanilla, matcha, and chocolate flavors mixed. All the flavors are delicious!! If you're not familiar with Beard Papa's, they are known for their signature cream puffs. I first had Beard Papa's in Japan where it was originally from, but trying them out here tasted exactly the same. Also very COVID-safe. I believe you can order a pickup ahead of time. They blocked off the entrance with a table so you have to order and wait outside. Highly recommend stopping by here! read more

I love love love this place!! Best custard/cream puffs in town. They have the normal flavors every week, but they only have certain ones on certain weeks. The best is the strawberry cream, I wish they would make that a regular flavor. read more

Ughhh it really pains me to write this review because I love their cream puffs! But my customer service experience was so bad that I wouldn't come to this location again. A while back, I bought a box of cream puffs and when I got home, I realized I paid for 12 but they only gave me 10. These are NOT cheap, so I called their phone number to try and get a refund since I don't live nearby and wouldn't be able to come back to get the two I paid for. Well unfortunately, their phone line was dead so I basically got scammed out of two. I was really disappointed about this, but I figured the next time I came in I could bring this up and they would make the situation right. Nope! I came in yesterday around 6:30 PM and asked the cashier if their phone line works because last time I came, my order was wrong and I couldn't contact anyone. She said, "We were probably closed." Like what? So rude to even assume that when she didn't even ask what time I called (2 PM and 5 PM on a weekend). So I replied, "Okay... well can I get a refund, or two cream puffs today to make up for the two I never got?" and she said "No, we can't do anything." Like what... again! I was so upset and wanted to go off at this point, but I just said, "So you're telling me if I were to buy 6 but you only give me 4, you can't do anything about that?" and again she repeated the same, "We can't do anything" and looked at me like I was dumb?? I was so mad when I walked out because it's so ridiculous that they can't even spare two cream puffs that I actually paid for. No attempt for a solution whatsoever and no apology for the inconvenience. I'm so disappointed that I was scammed in this situation and I don't see myself or my family/friends coming back. Very dishonest way to run a business. read more

I like the location of this branch. It's next to a theater that's next to a garage. Convenience in parking is one of my main reasons sometimes to visit a place. What Beard Papa sells is a no brainer. I've fallen in love with their green tea flavor. Oh my! Is it just me? This location seem to have a lot more cream filling! The sole male staff that helped us was very nice and knowledgeable. Small cozy location with a view facing the main Street. Now I know I can visit my friend again and not worry about parking. Oh btw-you can pay with a credit card and it will cost you next to nothing to park all day. read more

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I like this location as it's easy to find and there is a free garage next to it. I have been here a couple of times and service is ok. I do wish they had more flavors to offer every day then weekly flavors. Every time I come it's only original vanilla, chocolate and mocha. My fave flavors is original and strawberries but they barely have strawberries served. Why not have at least five flavors continuously. The amount of custard inside is generous. There is only four sets of tables to eat. They do offer a very small amount of other pastries but not as popular as their cream puffs. Cream puffs size seems to have shrunk a little but then again that is happening in every food chain store. Beard Papa start making more strawberry custard flavored puffs please!! Thanks in advance! read more

Beard Papa's - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've not had Beard Papa's until recently and I have to say that Yelp was right on this one! Out of the Cream Puff or Eclair the latter is my favorite. It's covered in Chocolate so it goes without saying really. I tried the Strawberry filled (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rN0rNPkavJ11zvIaSzHxvQ?select=6wbPwZ5vCqglZ8gYGEEN8w) and damn it was good! Would probably be better with Vanilla though but hey.. It gives me a reason to go back! I also tried the Strawberry Cheesecake Stick (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rN0rNPkavJ11zvIaSzHxvQ?select=BFmLOgepMbr_kZPtLleIBg). Didn't really taste much like Cheesecake to me but still good. I like that they fill the Puffs to order for you and service is really quick (and friendly I might add) despite this. read more

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Beard Papa made it to my hood! I've been coming here for sometime, and had forgotten to review you!! Thank you for all your delicious "hot vanilla filling" that you bring joy to my life. Thank you also for providing me with your great service. Best yet, you give me the motivation to find an excellent excuse to walk my dog in downtown, buy a few of your creme puffs and eclair, and by the time I get home, I've burned off all the calories. What a great way to exercise. Thank you Beard Papa!! Until then, Cheers! ~ :p read more

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I saw someone walk down 2nd Ave w/ a Beard Papa's bag and I checked trusty Yelp...low and behold there was a Beard Papa's next to the movie theater, a block down from Sweet Breams! We were pleasantly greeted by the Area Developer who took our order! :) My Chocolate Eclair was heavenly! The shell was fresh and I even saw them dip my shell in chocolate to make it an eclair! They fill the shell w/ the perfect amount of custard that isn't too sweet and is nice and cold to make it a nice contrast w/ the shell. ...yum! I'm drooling as I'm Yelping about it! ;) read more

Beard Papa's - Chocolate Eclair - $2.75 - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ordered a box of 6 to go cream puffs. Flavors of the day were chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. I know these are "lite" desserts but I found the fillings to be lite on flavor. I expected a richer, deeper flavor from the filling. The chocolate was an off white brown, meaning they used very little chocolate. Same could be said for the strawberry.(off white red). read more

We shared a Chocolate Covered Eclair with Caramel Filling $2.75 & a Tiramisu Cheesecake $1.95 & a Fondant $2.95 Service was good, fast & friendly!! The Eclair was good! I'll pass on the Tiramisu next time. But the Fondant was delicious! Gotta eat it at the store while it's still warm. Oh so yummy!! read more

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Good thing its not closer to me or this place would be frequented a lot!! Mother loves the simple vanilla beard papa so we get her 3. Each time we come here she says "i wish they would change the name of this place because i don't want to imagine eating someone's beard!"...sigh....and nevertheless, she keeps wanting more! Light, great vanilla filling.... The cookie crunch topping is my fave along with the chocolate dipped one called an eclair...We'll be back so mother can have more beard! read more

Even though I had a huge dinner, I knew dessert is needed. Yay a Beard Papa's is nearby! I came in near clsoing time so they didnt have much left. So I ordered: ORIGINAL CUSTARD CREAM PUFF - 6-pack - $11 This was a vanilla custard filling topped with powder sugar. This dessert is mind blowing. How can something so simple be absolutly amazing? It was crispy and light, with a generous amount of filling. It was a bit messy but so worth getting crumbs all over my scarf. I ate 2 and could possibly have another. That hit the spot, oh boy. read more

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Food and service are good! Coffee cream is super tasty! The Japanese Donut is great!!

Why are you so addicting Beard Papa's?!?!?!? I would love to review the e'clair or any of the other flavors EXCEPT vanilla, but this particular location is terrible at keeping things in stock. I've been here multiple times and I would consider myself lucky if they have Vanilla AND Chocolate. I even stopped trying to order the mini-puffs, because THEY NEVER HAVE THEM !!! Beard Papa's is lucky they are so yummy, because even though I have yet to try anything else except for their vanilla cream puff....the vanilla is enough for me to give them 4 stars. Beard Papa's is just so delish :) read more

There's really nothing to complain about this place! Customer service: Staff are really nice, friendly, and quick to assist you. Sanitary measures: They provide sanitizer at the door, staff wears gloves at all times, and then puts on an extra set of gloves over their gloves when they're packing the cream puffs! Price: We got 3 Vanilla and 3 green tea cream puffs for $17.95 after tax which in my opinion is a fairly reasonable price. The exterior is soft but not so soft that the whole thing will fall apart after a bite. As for the custard, it's really smooth and creamy and not too sweet at all! read more

3.5 stars I've been coming to Beard Papa's for a long time now, and these Japanese cream puffs are freshly filled with rotating flavors of pastry cream, including vanilla, chocolate, matcha, strawberry, and mango! There are a variety of pastries you can choose from as well--plain, chocolate-dipped, and coated with cookie crumbs, for instance. While not a bad dessert, they're on the rather expensive side at over $3 a pop, and the quality of this location seems to have deteriorated a bit over time. But if you've never tried Beard Papa's before, it's certainly worth a shot! read more

I really like Beard Papa... but not this location. It is dirty. The chairs have a layer of dirt. Floors were gross. And why the heck do they have boxes everywhere? I almost walked out before ordering because Im not used to being in a Beard Papa that wasn't clean. The staff were nice but looked so bored out of their minds. If so bored, then clean the place or arrange all the boxes in away that's not off-putting to customers. We ordered 6 puffs, and while they were good, why didn't they have the traditional Beard Papa box? Overall, this place feels like it's going down the drain... Will not be coming here again. read more

This location is the BEST and cleanest in the Bay Area. Trust me! Look at their new creations!! Checkout my pics. No lines. No parking as you have to park in the garage then walk here. read more

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A great place to grab cream puffs. They are always fresh and delicious. Their everyday flavors are chocolate and vanilla, but they also have a flavor of the day. read more

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Ever since my friend brought these puffs to a party, I've been wanting to go and get them. Finally got a chance to get some this weekend. I ordered 4 original puffs with 4 different types of filling: vanilla, matcha, hazelnut and chocolate. Vanilla was yummy!!! I think vanilla was the best and matcha was good. I didn't like the chocolate and hazelnut that much, so next time I'll stick with vanilla and matcha. The menu was a bit confusing to me but the cashier who took my order was very kind and patiently explained everything to me. read more

Beard Papa's - Original Puffs - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

We've ordered from here dozens of times - both through DoorDash and walk-in. The place is cute but tiny and the cream puffs are quite tasty, hence, is continuing to return. Love them all particularly the crème brûlée, eclairs, and the minis. What this place lacks and the reason for 3/5 stars is the quality control of DoorDash orders. Honestly, I don't even know whose responsibility it is to make sure the ENTIRE order is complete and ready for pick up - the establishment or the dasher. On several occasions, we have been missing multiple items in our order - one being FIVE eclairs. FIVE. That was half of our order. How does that happen? Please, triple check the outgoing orders so that we can stop filing complaints to get refunds. We'd rather have the crème puffs. read more

Came here this afternoon to get some cream puffs and they were dry and stale. Also had that frozen and thawed taste, such a disappointment from the first time I tried beard papa when they used to exist in the SF downtown location. read more

They currently have a table at the door to order, which is great during COVID times. Our cream puffs were prepared to order and they were ready to go right after we finished paying. Nice and quick! We tried: - Strawberry eclair with vanilla filling: The strawberry shell on top of the strawberry eclair was way too thick. It had a great strawberry flavor but took away from the light airy-ness of the cream puff since it hardened thick and covered so much of the shell. Would not recommend if you love the lightness of a cream puff. The vanilla filling was incredible though. Perfect flavor and texture! - Cookie crunch puff with matcha filling: The cookie crunch puff had a slight crunch but it didn't really add much. I barely even noticed the cookie bits. I would go for a regular shell next time. The matcha filling also had a light matcha flavor and tasted a little less sweet than the vanilla. Although I love matcha, nothing can beat their vanilla filling. Plus, I feel like I didn't get enough filling. The edges of my cream puff seemed a little empty. Conclusion: I would give this place 3-3.5 stars. Their vanilla original cream puffs are perfect but the variations of the cream puffs are only okay. read more

I love these desserts! I usually get there too late to try their seasonal choice, but any choice you make her is great. The workers are friendly and very helpful! I will continue to come here. read more