We love getting brunch at Brothers Cafe! My order to is always the same- Kids Brioche French Toast, side of seasonal veggies and freshly squeezed apple juice. You order at the register and then sit down. Everyone has always be very kind and efficient. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Didn't know that this little cafe was hidden behind the Trader Joe's and Living Spaces plaza even though I've been here a million times. They have a similar set up to Crepevine where you order and pay before finding your seats. Their menus on the wall look similar too! I am not a fan of tipping before you even get your food, especially because if you want a drink or refill, you do have to get up and pay again... The food itself was good, portions are huge! It will definitely put you in a food coma for the rest of the day haha. We ordered the biscuits and gravy with sunny side up. I wish there was more gravy on the biscuit as it was just the top layer that had gravy. The eggs do have a heavy butter after taste. The chicken and waffles was my favorite. It's pretty much half a chicken, and fried well. All pieces were juicy and I love that they give you gravy on the side in a cup! Too bad they didn't give that for the biscuits. Waffle was light and fluffy. We couldn't finish the chicken so there was a little to take home. The mimosas were with freshly squeezed orange juice which was nice. It was a bummer when we went to get our second drinks the cashier told us we should have just gotten the mimosa kit. We didn't know that was a big bottle with OJ...but too late. I would definitely come back to try some other items. Food came out quick too. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing due to poor customer service and inconsistency with the menu. First, employees should be trained to be courteous and welcoming. The cashier was rude and dismissive--she waved the table number card at us and rushed us to order. If it appeared we weren't ready, a simple and polite question about whether we needed help with the menu would have gone a long way instead of the hostile attitude. Second, all menus should be updated and consistent. The large overhead menu listed the plantains with eggs as coming with toast, while the laminated counter menu did not. This discrepancy was never acknowledged. Instead, the cashier repeatedly insisted the dish did not include toast, even as I was clearly referencing the overhead menu. The lack of consistency and unwillingness to clarify was frustrating. Lastly, this happened during brunch hours--no one wants to be met with that kind of energy in the morning. The food itself was decent, and the hash browns were crispy, but the overall experience means I wouldn't go out of my way to return for brunch. read more

Love the 2x2x2! I haven't tried anything else on their menu, but the pancakes alone are worth going back for. They're so fluffy and soft! read more

Brothers Cafe - 2x2x2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

So busy for a Saturday lunch but after shopping at TJ's for an hour, 1:30 pm was perfect!! Hash browns were crispy just the way we like them! People were super friendly! Very clean and perfect with a variety of foods. read more

Food service and ambiance 5 . Avocado toast and salad with 2 slices of bacon was great. Will definitely try this again read more

Brothers Cafe - Avocado toast small salad and cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

We always see the line going out the door and the table is full so today we decided to get some takeout from brothers café. The woman that was working in the cash register was so kind! We ended up getting pancakes, chili, and hashbrowns. Everything was amazing and the chili was so plentiful with meat. The ambience of the restaurant was very happy. Lots of happy chatter. Lots of tables filled great local restaurant. read more

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Never disappointed at any of the Brother's Cafe location's. Have been here several times at Millbrae, and it was good. The food presention was excellent. I have the Greek Salad and the Cobb Salad with a cup of their soup. Nice portion and excellent flavor. My wife loves the Greek salad she's from Greece and the soup. The server delivering the food was very attentive. I would suggest that they need to have more than one type of soup chicken noodle or potato leak. The owners are there working and yes, they have another place and they are very dedicated. Will definitely be back. RB SB read more

Brothers Cafe - THE GREEK SALAD - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

If you love hearty brunch without the chaos, Brothers Cafe is a must. Absolutely delicious! Neal's has been our go-to for a less chaotic vibe than Millbrae Pancake House, but Brothers Cafe is our new favorite brunch spot. They have 3 locations, and while SSF is closer, we happily trek to Millbrae for its quick turnover and easy parking - behind Trader Joe's or along Magnolia near the library. Family-owned (same folks as Boulevard Cafe in Daly City), Brothers offers generous portions, sweet staff, spotless restrooms, and surprisingly fast service. How it works: Line up on the right, order and pay at the register, then wait to be seated on the left. At peak times, don't even try to grab a table before ordering. Service can slow after food arrives, but just flag someone or pop by the pickup counter for your needs (water refills, extra napkins, condiments, etc.). Highly recommend: * Bloody Mary - bold, peppery kick with a crisp finish (I love a Bloody Maria but they only carry Vodka) - $8.00 * Bananas Foster Brioche French Toast - thick, buttery brioche drenched in caramelized banana goodness - $15.95 * Kid's Basic with Bacon - crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs, and golden toast - $10.00 * Basic with Sausage, 2 Eggs, & Hash - savory sausage paired with crispy, golden hash browns, 2 eggs any style - $16.95 * NY Steak & Eggs (Med Rare) - tender, juicy steak with perfectly made to order eggs - $25.95 * Alexandra - delicate angel hair tossed with flaky salmon, sweet tomatoes, fresh spinach, capers, shrooms, and a luscious lemony white wine-garlic cream sauce - $19.95 * Alfredo - spaghetti coated in a rich blend of butter, cream, nutmeg, and a hearty side of Asiago cheese - $16.95 Optional Add On: - Chicken +$5.00 - Salmon +$8.00 - Prawns +$8.00 - NY Steak +$10.00 - Broccoli +$2.50 Perfect for brunch lovers who appreciate hearty plates and a clean, friendly spot! read more

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Went here yesterday for a friend reunion! Such a nice cafe to eat at. You walk in and you look at the menu that's on the wall or look at the handout! I like that there's options it's very accessible and accommodating! I ordered the chicken club with no tomatoes and I asked if I can have pickles with it instead! They were able to make the adjustments which was very great! After that they give you a number and you sit down at the table. There's choice of table or a booth. It's a very spacious room. Everyone around us seemed to be enjoying their food and the atmosphere despite the weather pouring. It also gave it a very cozy vibe too. I probably like to come back and try their tuna melt because I've heard good things about it read more

Brothers Cafe - Chicken Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

Always a five star experience here. I love the way. The ordering is set up, the menu choices, the customer service, and the location. They mix it up with hearty yet healthy options. Each time in the area this is one of my go to places. Looking forward to another stop here. read more

Brothers Cafe - Delicious Scramble with Chicken, Spinach, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. Order of fruit and wheat toast to bring it all together. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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We came here for brunch on my husband's birthday and it was a great choice! His burrito was DELICIOUS! My waffle was probably one of the BEST waffles I've ever had too! It was so fluffy and the chocolate cream was so light and not too overpowering! I was "mmm-ing" the whole entire time and my husband said "I've never seen you so excited over a waffle before" but once he took a bite, he understood why! The workers were so attentive and knew exactly what they were doing! We will definitely be back! read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This place is amazing. You order at the counter and then you are seated by staff so you can't order without a table to sit at. The place is bright and sunny. It was different than any other place I've been to but it is so well run that the line never gets held up by a lack of a place to sit. I had the corned beef and hash with my eggs over easy. My husband had the chicken fried steak with sunnyside eggs. His constant complaint on going out for breakfast is that the eggs are overdone. This chef knew what he meant when he said gooey. They were disgustingly so and my husband was so pleased. The food was really good. The only thing I wish is that you could order half orders. A full order is always too much and half of my order always ends up in the trash (or I eat too much and am extremely uncomfortable). Other than that, it was a great breakfast with a huge menu. read more

Slightly pricy Very friendly servers who also come in and check on customers Good portion size Very clean and modern diner Huevos rancheros was a hit and the Basic was just that - basic! Service was amazingly fast and we got seated right away read more

Brothers Cafe - Basic eggcellence - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This was a nice little cafe kind of tucked away in a shopping center. The food was great! Sometimes it can get a bit busy but if you're close by, try it out! read more

Brothers Cafe - Chicken Country Fried Stk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

They usually have good breakfast, but their lunch is way off. I ordered a cheesesteak, but it was just a chopped up burger patty. They need to take this off the menu if this is how it's prepared. Or if they were out of sliced steak they need to let the customer know. This isn't something that you can serve. Two stars for the actual meal. Edit: they are trying to convince me I'm wrong. I'm not. I'm not asking anything out of this, but don't try to defend something when you weren't there yourself. Edit 2: Brother's response is disappointing. I believe 100% that Brother's *can* make an appropriate cheesesteak. But that doesn't address that there was a failure of quality control in my specific instance (and maybe others). Showing how cheesesteaks are supposed to be made is an irrelevant gesture. As for "educating" me and my "running away", that's just antagonistic and I won't address that. As for the food itself deep char marks and identifiable chunks of meat in the photo are self explanatory that it's not "thinly sliced ribeye" (though I wish I took more and better photos). I'm really surprised that my raising this became an issue. Maybe, just maybe, there's a quality control issue at the Millbrae location. I'm not even the only person who wrote a negative review on that day. But look, I'm not in a position to tell you how to run your business. I'm just surprised you guys won't even consider that there's a problem. read more

Brothers Cafe - Chopped up burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Never disappointed at any of the Brother's locations. First time at Milbrae and it was great. The food was excellent. Had the Cobb Salad. Nice portion and excellent flavor. My friend loved her taco salad. Served delivering the food was very attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

This place is pretty interesting; you order first before you sit down. If you have a bigger party, it might not be a place that can accommodate you. What I can say is the owner does try their best to find ways to make a larger group fit. The food is pretty good and tasty, and the portions are not bad at all. They do have a pretty big menu, with ample options to choose from. read more

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Came here on a Sunday around noon time. You order first and then sit down. There was a line when we arrived but the line moved relatively quick. The person at the register was very efficient at taking orders and directing us to where there are available seats. After we ordered, they gave us a number, which we took with us to our table. I ordered the Gilroy Benedict, which included english muffin, poached eggs, homemade hollandaise, creamed spinach, artichokes, and hash brown. This was a very hearty and heavy meal. Nonetheless, it was delicious. I love the spinach and hollandaise sauce. It would've been the perfect dish if the hash brown was replaced by crispy potatoes. The hash brown was not so bad, though. Overall, this is a good breakfast spot. The menu is pretty extensive, and service is good. When we were here, there were a lot of families with kids. It's definitely a kid-friendly restaurant. read more

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Great diner style breakfast. You order and pay at the counter first and then seat yourself. It was busy when we arrived but found a table quickly. The food came out way quicker than expected which was nice. The waiters don't seem to check in on you but that was fine. Overall a decent place for breakfast. read more

Brothers Cafe - 2x2x2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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I do genuinely love this establishment, yet today's service was below average. It felt like an eternity to receive my iced coffee and my favorite dish ( bananas foster French toast) was literally smothered in syrup with one of the toast clearly burnt. I normally finish my plate but couldn't today. To accompany my French toast got a side of bacon but that tasted like rubber. I couldn't help but notice a group who ordered before me got their food faster and got refill on their drinks when they only just sat down. The entree I thought I'd enjoy only left me disappointed and sick to my stomach I couldn't go into work read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Great breakfast, I do enjoy the waffles & fried chicken. Sandwiches are good too. Good place to go to.

Food is always great.. and very healthy choices.. service is spot on.. I'm a fan of the entire menu! read more

Came here to try it out since I typically like going to Copenhagen in Burlingame. This place is decent but Copenhagen is still on top for me Got one of their egg white scrambles and a melt. Got a good amount of eggs in the scramble so you can think of it as more than a 3 egg dish. read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This was my first time trying this new cafe/restaurant in downtown Millbrae and certainly won't be my last. There is a large parking lot and street parking available. Inside is well lit, spacious, and clean. You order first, then you're given a number and can choose to sit where you want. The menu is quite vast with a lot of different options to pick from. We ordered Huevos Rancheros and St. Patty's (corned beef hash) Benedict. Both dishes were tasty. I like that the corned beef hash was house made and it was delicious. For me, the unexpected star of the dish was the hash browns that were crisped to perfection!! These might've been the best hash browns I've ever had. Servers were friendly and refilled our water. Given that the food is locally sourced, prices are reasonable for the portions. I want to come back to try many other dishes! read more

Brothers Cafe - Top - Huevos rancheros; bottom - St. Patty's Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

Best Waffle in Millbrae. I forgot to add fruit but they gave me banana in the house. Thank you so much Brother's Cafe. Will be back again with family and friends. read more

I walked in to have a brunch with my mom, there was so much to choose from so I was unable to decide. I ordered the shrimp scampi but I was having 2nd thoughts, I asked the cashier what's her favorite dish and she happily talked to me about their carbonara. It did not disappoint! Fantastic carbonara, creamy and right amount of grilled shrimp! The past was al dente, perfectly cooked. This dish is not salty, you can taste the parmesan cheese and freshness of the shrimp. Love this dish! The area can get really busy and packed but we never went there where we couldn't find a seat. Lots of natural light peeking in, an amazing spot for a Sunday brunch, mellow mood to enjoy great food and great service! read more

Brothers Cafe - Shrimp Carbonara - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

Walked in on Sunday to the bright (but somewhat noisy) restaurant. Full service except for ordering from a wall menu up front. Ordered the heuvos rancheros and the "hangover", which were both excellent and very fast. The staff here (all good looking guys according to my wife) were very nice and attentive. The coffee was dark and delicious. Overall, a very good breakfast stop! read more

Went here earlier today for breakfast- met a friend I have not seen in forever before she flew out of SFO. First, there are 3 Brothers Cafe locations. I did not know this and we both ended up at different locations! I choose the Millbrae location since there is a parking lot (they're in a small mall), she was at the Grand Avenue location, which does not have a private parking lot, so came over to the Millbrae one. Pros- very friendly and helpful staff. The cafe is simple and clean, the bathroom had a clean scent to it, which I noticed as I opened the door to wash my hands. Food was good, I had 'The Standard,' with an addition of spinach. It was big, ate about 1/2 of it. My friend had the Santorini (healthier!) , and we split 1/2 of a kids French toast, that was very tasty! Cons- can't think of any. We were able to sit for a couple of hours, Brothers was a great spot for us to catch up! read more

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Stopped for a quick breakfast before our flight based on good Yelp reviews. Food was OK There are no prices on the menu so it's pretty much a guess what the bill will be. You prepay when you order and they ask for tip before the service is complete. Tip is supposed to be based on level of service, which in today's case was not that good but we tipped before so it is what it is. Place is clean and ambiance is pleasant. Probably won't be returning though Price wasn't bad after all About 50 for 2 read more

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First time trying this cafe. Very easy to order. There was a small line at the counter but that gave us time to see their huge menus on the wall. You order, pay first and then you will seated by their staff. Cafe itself is very bright and sunny. We ordered Mediterranean plate, Bloody Mary and buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich. My grilled chicken in the plate was so delicious that before I could say something, my husband was raving about his buttermilk chicken sandwich. Food is fresh and hot. We had to wait for it to cool it down to take first bite. Mediterranean plate has marinated chicken breast, cilantro-jalapeno humus, tzatziki and tabouli with pita bread. Delicious. Menu says Chicken sandwich is homemade and it is homemade for sure. Best we ever had. Cooked with spicy batter. Has mayo, Dijon mustard and some pickles. We really enjoyed our lunch experience and will be back for more. Staff is happy and polite. Great first experience!! read more

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Visited with a party of 7 and had no issues getting a table. Order at the cashier, which is great since you don't have to fuss with splitting the bill after. The food came crazy fast. I was the first to order. The food was delivered 2 mins after the last person ordered and seated. Ordered the Grand Special scramble with English muffin. Although nothing fancy, was cooked perfectly and tasty. The dish wasn't salty which is great for those sensitive to sodium. Hash browns were crispy. The amount was just right and I devoured everything. Only downer was the house coffee. Unlimited refills, however, I barely finished the one cup due to the burnt taste. Will definitely return for the other scrambles. Great option for a quick, hearty breakfast. read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

We've gotten take out from the San Mateo location before, and enjoyed it. So I was thrilled to see another Brothers Cafe location open up closer to us. Come Labor Day, little guy was craving some pancakes, and not wanting to go to Stacks, I suggested Brothers. Yes, it is very Crepevine-esque. We ordered at the front and found a booth. They do have a kids menu, but my carb loving son, can devour a whole huge pancake from Stacks, and since the kids pancakes was just one smaller one, we decided to order off the regular menu for him and tackle the leftovers after. I got the bananas foster french toast, and hubs got a combo egg, bacon and short stack plate. Little guy liked his buttery pancakes and fresh apple juice, hubs thought his plate was solid. I tend to not just order a carb heavy breakfast anymore, at least without any protein on the side. But the bananas foster French toast was so worth all the carbs and sugar spike! The bananas were perfectly caramelized, fluffy thick brioche toast, and I poured the right amount of syrup, and the cinnamon cream was light but delectable. Brothers is a no frills classic breakfast spot for some good grub. Friendly service too. I would go back for the bananas foster French toast, but when in a savory meaty mood, their Daddy Melt burger for sure, because it totally hits. read more

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I went for branch there, food was good ! A lady coded at the restaurant and I jumped on to do CPR! I did not even get a thank you from the owner ! By the way, the person / customer was saved! read more

What an amazing first time here! I'm so glad that Millbrae finally has a legit breakfast cafe. Service is amazing and the food is DELICIOUS! This place is more like a "fast food" service type, where you place your order at the front and the servers will bring your food to wherever you are sitting. We will definitely be coming back to try other items! read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

We enjoyed the breakfast options. This place embodies simplicity in the best way, and you can be sure you'll return not just for the food, but for the warm hospitality that sets it apart. read more

We usually go to MPH for breakfast; decided to try it out here for a change. You order at the counter, they give you a number, and seat yourself. We were greeted by a lady, no hello, or good morning, just a "are you ready". I ordered the Grand Special (fresh ground angus chuck, mushrooms, onions, spinach, oregano, parmesan cheese 17.95), hubby ordered the short stack and the son ordered 2x2x2. We all enjoyed the food. Service was not friendly and attentive this morning, maybe it was an off day. It wasn't busy when we got there at around 8:30 am. After getting our order, no one came around and asked how we were, or refilled our coffee. I don't think we will be back. read more

The recommendations do not lie. Brothers Cafe is touched away in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you away. There's free parking in the parking lot outside of the are, which takes the pressure off knowing parking is not an issue. When you walk in, you immediately are greeted by the staff as you browse through delicious fresh options. I ordered the Sonoma salad, which was a lightly dress salad with fresh tomatoes, feta, braised, onions, and topped with a fresh order seasoned, juicy salmon fillet. I was able to find a table outside and it was beautiful. Service was amazing from start to finish with check-in for water refills and that I had a great experience. Brothers Café was such a yummy lunch break that was light airy but did not have any shortcuts on giving a homemade vantage point of delicious cooking. read more

Brothers Cafe - Sonoma Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

Very efficiently run restaurant. Walk in, order your food at the counter, wait to be seated; drinks arrive quickly and food soon after. I got the avocado rancheros, a unique and delicious menu item, and the fresh carrot and orange juice. Crispy hashbrowns. The restaurant is clean a with a relaxed feel. Recommend. read more

Brothers Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California

What a great new place. I visited two days in a row and plan to go back. Why? 1) great menu 2) good food 3) well lit 4) nice atmosphere 5) most of all, great service! Brothers has two other cafes, S San Francisco and San Mateo. They have been opened a week and already it's always full of locals. I'm sure it will become a regional go to spot. The variety of food selections and categories is pretty diverse. It hits the comfort food seekers and touches on the more fusion palate. Check out the Eggs Benedict selection. See you there Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rate in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to like businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product quality, Service, and Ambiance read more

Brothers Cafe - Banana Foster over Brioche French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Millbrae, California