This is a basic, unpretentious diner with a wide menu. It's also a lively gathering place for locals. I'm one of their loyal customers. Order from the counter and go find a table. Place the number on your table and someone brings you your food. Couldn't be simpler. They are so nice here. read more

Read the reviews and was excited to try. We ordered the combo specials. French toast special and the rib eye special. The price is reasonable. But I guess you get what you pay for. Service was polite and friendly and greeted with mostly smiles. Short review: if you're looking for something to blow you away, this isn't the place. It'll get the job done for a meal and clean shelter. But this is only limited to the breakfast combo items and coffee. Longer review if you care to know: Overall, our very straight forward breakfasts did not hit the spot for us- taste and quality wise. The coffee was not strong and in my option, watered down. The hashbrown barely had any crisp, and again.. LOOKED like browned hashbrown but tastes like mash potatoes. Ribeye was mushy in the parts where it was rare and tolerable? in places it was medium rare (ordered it to be med rare). I did not want to go through the trouble of sending the dish back so I sucked it up and ate as much as I could. My dumbass went back for seconds in coffee hoping it would have gotten stronger; it didn't. There were free daily newspapers/ posts. News was broadcasting from the tv in the background. I enjoyed those aspects of the establishment. Quirky fruit/ veggie art pieces that hung around the walls. First I thought they were cute then as my meal went south, they started to feel disturbing to me. There were a handful of locals/ regulars that seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was not a horrendous experience given that the staff is friendly and the place is clean and organized, but definitely not an enjoyable one for my tastebuds. Will only go back if there's a zombie apocalypse or if I'm in a dire need of a cheaper meal and I'm somehow in the San Carlos downtown area. read more

A no frills place to come to for a hot meal to either start your day or come in for a mid day break. We came here for breakfast - you order at the counter and they give you a number tent. You go and choose the table of your choice and your food will be brought out to you. We had ordered a coffee with our meal and didn't realize we were supposed to grab the mug off the counter ourselves and fill up until the server told us. The prices here are very reasonable considering inflation nowadays. We can get a full omelette with hash browns and toast for only $12.99 which is pretty much unheard of nowadays. You get a good portion of food that will fill you up without causing you to overeat either. Food is basic quality but it gets the job done. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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!!!! read more

Broiler Express - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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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. read more

Broiler Express - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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 read more

Broiler Express - Veggie Omelette with country potatoes - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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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. read more

Broiler Express - Smoothie #1 Milkshake - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

The food is always consistent here and we always enjoy it. Girls behind register aren't the friendliest but the guys cooking are always smiling and having fun. Shows you if they enjoy working here and get along so well, it's good! Saw them changing out the vents today above the grills, so you know it's clean and they care. The blta sandwich is so good and omelette never disappoint. Look forward to our next visit. Maybe the girls will have a smile lol read more

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

amazing food and great service! A nice local restaurant that you can get breakfast lunch and dinner. They also have great portions and even better when you have leftovers. The staff are really welcoming! read more

No pic here sorry Go to casual spot in San Carlos. Great value American classic type diner. read more

Best breakfast/lunch place in San Carlos. I've been eating here for years, the quality and consistency never wavers. Absolutely my go to place. read more

One of our go to places for breakfast or lunch. The staff is very friendly and the food is very good. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal. Ambience is good for a coffee shop. It's a relaxing place to eat and you don't feel rushed to eat and leave. read more

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

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 read more

Broiler Express - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

The Broiler is the best restaurant bar none. They serve all kinds of food. They make the best pancakes. This is the best place to come for a real breakfast that does not break the bank, and the food is just wonderful. This is literally our favorite restaurant we visit three to four times a week for breakfast lunch and dinner. Excellent Food, very good service. You will not be disappointed. read more

this has become one of my go to places for brunch with my peninsula friends! we stumbled upon it randomly one day, and were impressed by the selection and variety of options on the menu...in addition to breakfast served all day, they have all the usual american comfort food favourites like burgers and sandwiches, as well as a selection of greek favourites. on our first visit, my friends noted how reasonably priced everything was, and sizeable portions! the food was very tasty as well...something you don't often find in the bay area...usually, we see overpriced items with a small serving size and mediocre taste. i ordered the veggie omelet with peppers, onion, tomato, mushrooms, avocado and jack cheese. as usual, i subbed for egg whites, and chose the fruit cup and whole wheat toast for my sides. the meal was very filling and i couldn't even finish everything so i had to take part of it home! the bill? $16.74 including tax + tip! i'd normally pay $20-25 everywhere else in the bay area for a similar meal! on my most recent visit, i brought my friend who is actually from greece (now living here) and she commented that the vegetarian pita wrap was very good. i'll definitely be trying that on my next visit! there is indoor and outdoor seating (covered with a canopy). restrooms are in the rear. plenty of street parking just outside or anywhere in downtown san carlos, be mindful of the 2 hr limit monday-saturday. read more

Broiler Express is a classic diner with decent food for its lunch and dinner options. It's fairly well-priced, too, so it's great for a cheap meal on Laurel St. They have ample seating, both indoors and outdoors, and they're open fairly late, both of which make it a convenient option at pretty much any time. The vibe and atmosphere really harken back to the 80s and 90s, like the kind of diners you'd see in a John Hughes movie, and it seems like most of the decor and aesthetics are original. Even so, they're kept up pretty well, so it avoids the kind of dated dinginess that a lot of other places with old-school designs can have. I'm not as big a fan of their breakfast food. Their options are pretty basic in ways that are easily reproducible at home, not exceptional in the ways other breakfast places can be. read more

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! read more

Broiler Express - Mushroom Burger - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Excellent food for the whole family! My young adult loves the burgers, I love the tuna melt, and my spouse loves the breakfast options! Local and delicious! read more

Nice little cousins breakfast. Perfect spot to work from and good breakfast! Eggs were so good and I'm so picky about eggs. read more

Broiler Express - Working and eating - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

Food Never disappoints! Everything we have had has been delicious. The dinners are a must try including their breakfast! Our go tos Bacon and eggs Onion rings Club sandwich Burgers Dinners (broiled chicken, salmon) Milkshakes are soo good! Service is 5stars and prices are very reasonable for great food. Overall a very nice cafe! read more

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Love coming in here, but the young lady at the front desk couldn't be router!! Hardly anyone in here right now but absolutely rude. It makes me not want to come back, but I guess it doesn't matter. They must have enough business so the Customer Service really sucks. I never ever not tip, but she was worth -0-. It's really too bad because it really reflects the Restaurant!! I'll try not to revisit !! read more

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

We ordered a variety of food to go this evening. The food was delicious the order packed with care, no mess ups! Service great , nice atmosphere while waiting for our order to go, which wasn't even a long wait. Thanks for making it a good experience as always from you guys!!! read more

I've been meaning to review but went in today with kids and remembered to take pictures! I found this place when I saw a coupon on the register tapes at Lucky in San Carlos. The food is consistently good and the portions are worth the price. The workers and are so friendly and I enjoy eating there. We had a seafood omelette, veggie omelette and eggs and sausage! it came with hashbrowns and toast. Will be back soon! read more

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Oh heck yes!! Had never been here before, kinda figured it was dumpy (no idea why?) but wanted a burger and my friend suggested Broiler. I am an old soul and tend to gravitate to and enjoy older-style things/music/people (sup my silver foxes)/food/decor. When I walked in it reminded me of one of my fave childhood chicken pot pie places in Fresno so immediately I felt comfortable and excited. Soup is 50% of my diet (veggies? meat? somewhat healthy? not too expensive? can fill my belly with it? checky check check) and I saw they had two soups on the menu - an Italian Tuscan tortellini and 20-bean w/beef. Ordered a cup of each *and* a mushroom burger with added Swiss since that was initially what I was craving, the reason why we came here. Everything was very good, especially the 20-bean soup!! I was expecting a chili but it wasn't, wish I had only ordered the bowl of that. Tortellini was fine but had a spicy kick to it and I'm a wimp. Thrilled to find a new not-overrated-$20-Town-burger and a new soup place =) Been sad since Bianchinis added giant terrible textured balls to their meatball soup and is charging like $9 for their smallest cup so this truly couldn't come at a more perfect time especially with the cooler fall weather coming up! read more

1-star for the food, -10 stars for customer service! I ordered a breakfast special that includes 1 egg, 1 pancake, and 1 bacon. It was great until I encountered a dime-sized eggshell in my pancake in one of the the last bites of my meal! I went up to the counter to show them and let them know. The owner (I'm guessing by his presumptuous and less than friendly attitude) stepped in and said that they can make me another pancake. I told him that I didn't want another pancake, I wanted my money back. He started to get upset and telling me that he could make me another pancake instead -- if I wanted 2 pancakes, I would've ordered 2 pancakes! I told him that I didn't want another pancake because I'm full, I just thought it was disgusting that there was an eggshell in my pancake! It was in the last few bites of my pancake, so the chances of me even finding it were low but thankfully I did. He fianlly said, "I'll give you a refund because that's what you want, whatever!" In the end, it was an unwelcoming and unfriendly ambiance. If you're looking for good breakfast spots, KEEP LOOKING!! read more

The broiler Express has a really good Philly cheesesteak. I always get two with Jalepenos (not too spicy )and finish them both. Trust me when I say you should go and try. read more

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

This place is not hard to miss on the corner. Inside there is comfortable , no-frills seating and a very large menu with breakfast,barbecue, sandwiches, Greek and more. I didn't know if they had non-breakfast items before 11:00, but that is when the lunch specials were available. I tried a blueberry waffle. it did not come as a combo, but since it was more expensive than many of the burgers, I thought it might be huge, so I didn't order any side dishes. The waffle was not too big but was very good and had lots of blueberries in it. It was perfectly golden and slightly crispy as well. read more

Broiler Express - Inside - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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

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

outstanding!!! American/Mexican/Greek comfort food. Free wifi... Hang out here waiting for traffic to die down. They only sell things they can make a profit on. Eggs are very high profit. Like Denny's. Ordered the Machaca..shredded beef with eggs/veggies, tortilla, beans, rice for $8.64. Not on the regular menu. Is on a sign taped to the register. Couldn't finish everything. Can't see how 1 person can finish this; for $8.64 including coffee this is a steal Machaca delicous. Perfect for post workout protein fix. Definitely an undiscovered local gem. parking kind of hard. Street parking only. read more

Broiler Express - Matcha shredded beef w eggs and tortillas delicious - American Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Broiler express always has great and friendly service. Their burgers and fries are also amazing. I would highly recommend their bacon burger. read more

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!

Don't come here. Horrible Customer Service. I ordered my breakfast, and they made me wait half an hour. They NEVER served me any food, so I told them I was leaving and they did not offer a refund. The manager there is not a nice guy. Save your money, go somewhere else. read more

I have been coming here for year. The food is always great and fresh. All staff are friendly. Very affordable. Broiler Express have the best chicken caesar salade. The chicken is fresh and cook at the last minute. It serve warm on the romaine laitue. read more

Broiler Express - American Near Me - San Carlos, California