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    Broiler Express

    3.7 (250 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Burnt pastitsio

    Initial counter experience leaves a Lot to be desired. I adore pastitsio. That is what brought me here - seeing it on the menu was exciting so I came right here and in spite of the cost I was willing to give it a try. The best part of the meal was the acceptable iceberg salad. The zucchini was nicely roasted and the bland potatoes were also nicely cooked. Everything else? Hard pass. Seriously. The supposed-to-be creamy and unctuous pasta dish was. Quite literally. Burnt. What an utter disappointment. Tatziki was plain. Little to speak of but strained yogurt. Which was fine. Hummus was grainy and yet somehow flavorless. Pita was toasted but hard. Gentleman who brought me my food was nice. He smiled and was courteous. Then again. If he was responsible for serving actual burnt inedible garbage then that gives me pause as well. The place is clean and kept up with. The menu is almost formidable in length but makes some level of sense. Telling the folks who told me about this place to avoid this dish. We had talked about it and I was raving about it generally and noted I've been trying to find a local place that served it. I will keep looking. If I were to return. I would try a sandwich. Seriously. Ended up being over 20 bucks for an iceberg side salad. Yikes.

    Coffee
    Denise L.

    I have been here several times with consistent service. You order at the register, grab your drink and your food is brought to you. The food is always tasty and reasonably priced. It can get a little noisy, but it's regular coffee shop noise. I will be back.

    Sabrina S.

    Amazing experience! The food is delicious and the portions are just right. The staff are super friendly and made the visit even better. This place is a gem! The environment is perfect!!! We always come to eat here!! Es un buen lugar para venir en familia y disfrutar el buen ambiente y la comida deliciosa que ofrecen!!!!

    Luke S.

    Man the patience is real with these workers. I thought I was asking to many questions but then we equally asked things. it's like I was a newbie because it's been awhile but holy moly that menu is like a Disneyland of food. I got that falafel sandwich. Yeah man it was delish . The coffees good too, it's kinda cool to be able to fill my own cup . I like how the cashier has glasses just like me. It's a cool family. I saw some kids dining too. I suppose that means it's a place your kids can come here and feel safe . Also means it's food your kids love so that's a win.

    Veggie Omelette with country potatoes
    Rodrigo C.

    This place knows what they are doing for breakfast. The veggie omelette was flavorful and the avocado slices add the extra creaminess. The bacon was crispy and delicious. Our server was helpful The ambiance is ok, more of a quick diner vibe but the food is what matters

    Smoothie #1 Milkshake

    The best spot on Laurel Street, hard stop. Seriously though; if you've got a need to "be seen", you can have your stroll down the block and then get yourself a great meal (all day long I might add) at this joint! Broad menu; heck yes! From classic diner fare to Greek and Mexican in the mix, Broiler Express doesn't fail. Service here is better than many of the highly expensive places on the block. It's a diner with walk up service that is fast, polite, helpful and they're hella friendly with their regulars (okay, I'm not one of them but they're more than friendly with me. I guess I mean it has a feel where they know some of the people by name. Clearly it's a kitchen away from home for some. Always clean, always well stocked in terms of sauces, salt and peppers, napkins, etc. Has TVs for those who want to watch them. Interior and exterior seating. Hidden/more private back areas, tables, higher chairs and tables, etc.

    Bamm B.

    Don't not eat at this place!!! I have and had bad service many times!!! I ask the lady at the front counter to correct the mistake that they made and she argued with me! Smh!!! never again will i come here!!! Don't go there

    Mushroom Burger
    Nicole M.

    I've been going here since I was a little girl but just came back after living in LA for 10 years. My brother asked me to dinner and suggested getting burgers from here. It had been so long and I thought what a fun and nostalgic thing to do! Let me just say...nostalgia was the perfect word. This place has not changed one bit. The menu board is the same. The decor is the same. And also the quality of food is the same. And it's still family run which is beautiful! If you're coming in here expecting a fancy burger, this is not the place for you. It's affordable and consistent quality. I got the mushroom Swiss burger and it just brought me back. The taste was exactly the same! A nice filling and yummy burger! I also love the fries here!!! I will absolutely be back!

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    The food was delish! The service was excellent and the ambiance was welcoming. Yummy food and great pricing! Must try this!

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    Great food and service! I love the blueberry waffle. I love eating outside too - great place to sit on Laurel and watch the breeze go by

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    Great food and service! Open on thanksgiving. Thank you staff! Clean, great food, friendly.

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    Good food, reasonable prices. Friendly staff. I recommend this place. A real treasure for San Carlans.

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    The food quality is always consistently good. The service is also consistent and on time.

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    Great food and great people/service! Street parking and clean environment. Been a fan for years.

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    The hours are wrong. We came at 6:15 and they were closed. We drove out to get here, would be great if they could update!

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    Farm House - Burrata with Honey and Berries

    Farm House

    4.0(646 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    This place is fantastic. Quaint and homey with an adorably charming outside area. We ordered eggs…read moreBenedict with Bacon, minus the ham, and the breakfast burger. The eggs on the Benedict were poached perfectly, which I very much appreciate. Not only were they poached perfectly, but the eggs themselves were beautiful. Very fresh with that vibrant bright marigold color. The hollandaise sauce was creamy and delectable. The breakfast burger was amazing! It comes served on Filone bread which I thought went perfect with the burger. This bread is similar to ciabatta. Crusty on the outside, with a good chew on the inside. Firm enough to handle all the contents of the burger, but soft and chewy on the inside. The meat itself, chuck and brisket, was sensational. I'm not the type of person to ever order a burger without cheese but this burger could've definitely stood alone. Melted Monterey Jack, thick slices of bacon, fresh slices of avocado, and a perfectly cooked runny egg were just added bonuses. There was something on this burger that had a slight sweetness. I don't know if it was the samurai sauce that they put on it or the bacon, but it was delicious. I love that. It came served with a light salad tossed in vinaigrette as well. Coffee was served beautifully with a nice frothy head. Service was excellent. Attentive without being overbearing. Our server, Da, was so sweet and made our experience even that much more wonderful. Can't wait to come back. My one gripe was the size of the potatoes that came served with the eggs Benedict and the burger. This is not a cheap place to eat. For two of us to have breakfast with one coffee and an iced tea is $60 before tip. Don't be so chinsy on the tater tots and French fries. 10 tater tots? Come on now. It's not caviar. It's potatoes. I don't need a mountain of them just a decent portion. I almost knocked off a star for that, but everything else, specifically the service, warrants the five stars. Thank you for a wonderful meal and for the great hospitality.

    Years ago I came here for dinner and it was great. However, I recently came here for lunch and the…read morevibes felt a bit different. Service was good. We were seated at our reservation time and the staff was attentive. My issue is that the food options are now very basic. Eggs with tater tots, grilled chicken sandwich with fries, etc. I enjoyed my sandwich but I could get it at any pub. The decor also didn't give off "farm house" ambience, and the indoor dining room was fairly chilly. Not a bad place to eat, but nothing worth going out of my way for (at least for brunch).

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    Farm House - Ambiance and view from where we were sitting

    Ambiance and view from where we were sitting

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    French omelette

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    TOWN

    TOWN

    4.1(3.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    This place is an institution. 5 stars... every time. Whether it's a special occasion or you just…read moredon't feel like cooking, Town has you covered. Feeling like a steak but your girl wants sushi... go to Town. Desperate for a juicy burger, but she wants something classier, TOWN. Trying to just chill for the night? TOWN! Wake up in the morning feeling like a boozy brunch??? You guessed it, TOWN. I've had everything on this damn menu and the food never disappoints. The burger is top notch and at $21, a bargain compared to most other sit-downs. The Mary's Chicken can feed 2 and comes with any sides you want... load it up. The steaks are fantastic, though I save those for a special occasion or when i'm with my GF and we can split a bit ribeye (chef cut) and some apps. Finally, the service. They have a cadre of people to keep this place going. Great bartenders that know how to mix up every drink under the sun, nice hosts that greet you and give you accurate wait times, and servers that never forget about you (btw, Walter is the best. He always remembers you if you're a regular, and even if you're not, he'll treat you like one).

    REALLY amazing dinner we had here. We ordered the burger, potstickers, chicken parm, and dirty…read moremartinis. Dirty martinis were some of the best I've ever had, and the burger was SO GOOD. Chicken parm was okay. Overall highly recommend. There's something for everyone here. Our server Dawn was the best!

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    TOWN - Grilled cheese with a baby tomato soup for dipping. Part of the happy hour menu!

    Grilled cheese with a baby tomato soup for dipping. Part of the happy hour menu!

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    Drakes - Berries, burrata, egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffins

    Drakes

    4.0(579 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Went here for brunch and it did not disappoint…read more Service was great and fast. They sat us upstairs since there was a few boys soccer teams that were there with their coaches and parents. The honey mint mojito came in a cute bear glass and was just the right amount of rum, a little tarty but once watered down was good. Had the biscuit and bacon board (lots of bacon and the biscuits were warm and fluffy). The French toast was just right and the berries were sweet. The crab Benedict was made of real Dungeness crab and the muffin was still crispy. Honestly, the biscuit and bacon board would have been enough. 4 stars because it was $$$ but would def go back again

    Out server was fantastic, very nice, capable and sweet. The ambience was fun too, they had live…read moremusic on Thursday night so that was great! However, the food was very disappointing. We went there because they had gluten free options and I have celiacs. When we got there I asked about the gf options labeled on the menu and the server said that those items were not really gluten free... So, I asked what my options were and it ended up being salad or surf and turf. My husband and I decided to share the $60 surf and turf and it was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. The one thing that was the most disappointing was the $12 Italian soda. It was just not good... Maybe some of the other non gluten free items are better, but not suitable for a person that needs gluten free options unless you want to eat a salad.

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    Drakes - Cool place - first time.

    Cool place - first time.

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    Crab Benedict

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    Maverick Jack's - San Mateo - Jacked Up Crispy Chicken w/ Garlic Fries

    Maverick Jack's - San Mateo

    4.0(1.9k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    7/26/25 Zach was…read morecraving a burger for lunch so we went to get one at Maverick Jack's. It's on El Camino so we found parking in their parking lot which has pretty tight spaces. The restaurant was somewhat busy when we got there. We waited for a few minutes before the host came by and told us we have our pick of tables. Menus were already on the table when we sat down. Here's what we got: - Soprano chicken with salad (mine) - Outlaw burger with onion rings (his) The burgers were pretty tasty. My chicken burger wasn't dry and the salad that accompanied it was refreshing. Zach said he liked his burger and the onion rings. Service wasn't that memorable, no one checked in on us except towards the end when we asked to check out. It was fine since we noticed that more customers were coming in. If you're craving a solid burger place, Maverick Jack's got your back.

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The ambiance was great and I was surprised that it…read morewasn't too busy on a Friday afternoon. I ordered the Maverick classic burger with American cheese and a side salad. It tasted fresh and I finished all my food since I was pretty hungry. Like two hours later my stomach felt really sick like my intestines were twisting inside of me. The pain was excruciating and lasted for a couple of hours and all I could think of was maybe I got "food poisoning." Most likely the food poisoning came from the bad ground beef or cheese. Unfortunately, since it was my first time and the experience I received, I will not be returning to this restaurant. First impression is everything and this place didn't meet that expectation! To reply to the owners response not true. It does not take 8 hrs for someone to experience food poisoning. Before you reply to a customer comment, please do your research first! I've included in my pics below that food poisoning symptoms can be experienced within hours of eating bad food!

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    Maverick Jack's - San Mateo - Whiskey Town Burger with Tots

    Whiskey Town Burger with Tots

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