This is THE place to take visitors. Menu is diverse so something for everyone. The place chock full of random things, entertaining young and old. They have a paper to do a scavenger hunt too. I've been going here for years and just couldn't imagine the world without Bucks in it. read more

I used to talk about Buck's as a must-see place for out-of-towners. Now I think it has become complacent, a tourist trap, and a rip off. Today I stopped by to pick up a milkshake to go. I checked the web site on the way there, and it listed "HUGE MILKSHAKES OR MALTS" for $8.00. With Buck's reputation, and generous breakfasts I previously experienced, I was expecting something big and unique for that price. It ended up being the same size as a medium coke at McDonald's. And they charged me $9.00 for it. When I enquired about the discrepancy, they shrugged at me saying the web site's not up to date. I didn't insist, but you'd think they'd do a gesture and make it right. The shake was actually pretty good (not exceptional), but I felt cheated by the false advertising and lack of caring by the staff. I will no longer be singing Buck's praises. read more

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Ambiance food location who wants more? Always friendly parking abundance. A history spot in the many years of its existence!

I've been going to and enjoying Buck's for more years than I can remember. It's a place to enjoys visual overload for the eyes and delicious food for your mouth! It's popular so I always make a reservation - arrive on time - and sit back and enjoy my day a bit more than usual. It's All Good!! read more

Love this place for breakfast or casual dinner. Everything is good! I like the French onion soup, tuna melt and many others!

Buck's has a great decore and I had a killer smash burger. The service was excellent.

I've eaten at Buck's many times over many years but this visit hit new lows for food, service, and bathroom cleanliness. My elderly companions both ordered the Seafood Stuffed Artichokes, which were so undercooked that the leaves were inedible. It took the server more than 20 minutes to check back and ask how the meals were. When I told the him the artichokes were undercooked and too tough to eat, he said "oh, sorry." then disappeared for another 20 minutes. I had to go to the hostess to ask for a spoon to scrape out the seafood for my companions and for extra napkins as they made a mess trying to pull apart the tough greens. I went to wash my hands and discovered one of the bathrooms was out of TP and the trash can was overflowing all over the floor. I returned to the table to find that the double espressos we'd ordered had arrived without spoons, or sugar, and one of the espressos had been spilled all over the saucer during delivery. I pointed this out to the new server who had taken over our table (after the first guy vanished). She simply handed over a setup from another table with sugar packets, and took the saucer away, leaving the drippy cup on a napkin. She never brought the spoons, or the replacement saucer. I had to pull place settings from a nearby table so my companions could stir in the sugar with knives, and I could wipe the spilled coffee off the table. On third request, someone else brought a new saucer and allowed that she could replace the espresso (too little, too late). We were celebrating the 90th birthday of an elderly friend (mentioned in the reservation, to the hostess, and when we asked for dessert menus). We even asked for a candle on the dessert she ordered. Although the server acknowledged the request, she did nothing to honor it. But in the end, I was handed a $120 bill for three people, full charges despite the issues we had called out (and not even a courtesy dessert for the birthday girl). The server even had the gall to pre-set an 18% tip on the credit card machine then stand right over my shoulder to see if I'd change the tip rate as I signed the receipt. I didn't ask for a manager to complain because it would have embarrassed the birthday girl who doesn't get to go out much. I hope she will forget the bad food and worse service. I will not. read more

Buck's - Final bill - American Near Me - Woodside, California

I placed takeout order for specific time so I arrived and the order wasn't ready. I had to wait 10min for it. Then when I looked inside the bag there was different drink that I ordered. I asked about it and they informed me that they are out. So I asked why put on the menu and let ppl order it when they don't even have it? She only said sorry. Sooo disappointed!!! read more

Good food, friendly servers and very cool decorations inside. Also has a nice outside seating for our sunny warms days. But take a minute to go inside and look the decorations is something unique. read more

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This place is so good there coffee cake is the best when we ordered the food came 2-5min after the food is so good the service is the best they sat us down right away no wait they took our order and they got us covered with the food they then they gave us the he check and they were so nice to us and made sure that we were served and took care of read more

Amazing food, healthy, tasty, fresh and delicious! The staff are a delight and incredibly attentive and friendly!!! read more

Buck's - Ambience is fantastic - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Good service, nice outdoor dining area. I ordered soup of the day (chicken and vegetables) with the Chinese chicken salad. I think the salad was a safe choice but not so impressive. Next time I want to go with the stuffed artichokes. read more

Buck's - Chinese chicken salad - American Near Me - Woodside, California

Doesn't look like much outside but inside wow. Delicious food The chicken tenders are amazing read more

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Boy has this place gone downhill. The food we were served could have been from Dennys. The bathroom smelled like urine. This place at one time ruled. The talking buffalow, unique and large portions... bummer... read more

Fantastic spot. Charming, good food, good drinks, and very friendly staff. The decorations are also very unique and they have a cute scavenger hunt for kids to complete. read more

The food is just OK. Come here for the atmosphere. It's a quirky, homey, eclectic place. Exceptionally nice people, great attentive service, warm and friendly environment. I'm not exactly sure what type of food it's supposed to be (American? New American? Californian?) Good place to meet up with friends and especially groups. Tables are not smushed together and you can hear each other talk. read more

Atrocious service. Very poor wine. Overdone smash burger. Fish taco done wrong! Very unhappy experience. Nice atmosphere being outside. Do Not Recommend Good luck. read more

A fun place for meetings. Always entertaining to see what's on the walls. The kids scavenger hunt is fun for adults as well.

Lots of eye candy (Cool objects and toys from the past) in this restaurant. The service is fantastic and quite attentive to your needs. Of course what makes this place even better is the delicious food. A nice place to go with friends -- It's a bit on the loud side; however, that's what you'd expect from such a restaurant that encourages socializing. :-) read more

Unusual place! Comfort Americana! Very friendly and relaxed environment filled with all kinds of decorative oddities that make it casual and fun! Meat and potatoes kind of place with killer pork dishes with potatoes and the potato skins with guacamole is really terrific! This is just a fun place with great service and a relaxing dinner experience! I like it! read more

We love Buck's. We have been going there for over 25 years with friends and family. Now our Rotary Club of Woodside/Portola Valley meets there twice a month for happy hour. We are always greeted with a friendly smile by the host or one of the owners. We enjoy the excellent food and attentive service. We highly recommend Buck's to anyone who happens to be in the area for lunch or dinner or anything in between. read more

Stopped by late Sunday afternoon and there was plenty of choice in seating and parking. Large outdoor area had good options for sun and shade - great for an afternoon beer and long lunch. While the menu is shorter than in the past, food and service were both great. It was a fun trip down memory lane. The eclectic decor is just the same!!! read more

How many places can you go for breakfast or lunch and see horses tied up alongside Ferrari's, BMW's and Mercedes Benz's? Besides wondering who the who's who is wandering about this Silicon Valley hi-tech hangout, the cool décor of this place is a downright 60's acid trip. See the uploaded pictures. The burgers we had here were nothing short of perfect as was the turkey melt with delicious avocado. The service was excellent and friendly. Reservations are recommended. read more

Buck's - Old school Uber. - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Bucks has that "out of the way, old world charm" to it. We came on a Sunday for a late brunch and was suprised to find that there wasnt a wait. Parking though is a different matter altogether. That was a pain in the a**! I went ahead and ordered their special of chilaquiles. I've heard about this dish but never had the chance to try it. It was delicious. The tortillas were crispy and the green sauce was delicious. Definitely order this if it's available. Also tried their croissant french toast. It was good but could've been a bit crispier on the outside. You can do a half order if you want to add it to your meal. Husband got the ham and cheese omelet. He said it was good but how hard is it to whip up one of these? The homestyle fries were seasoned nicely. I prefer these over the hashbrowns. Service was fast and efficient. Not sure if I would come back since it's really out of the way but it was a good experience and glad i tried it. 4 stars read more

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Jenna our server was AMAZING!! So sweet and customer service savvy. We will always ask for her when we come to Bucks!!!

Is it a tourist attraction? Is it a country diner? Or, just plain outrageous experience? . . . I say all of the above. I have no idea why we haven't been to Buck's before, but glad we finally did! The crazy interior will make your head spin with Sooooo much stuff to look at, you will forget that you are here to EAT... Service is outstanding, given how crowded and loud this place is. The food came out very quickly, and was good, but I have to say, it's pretty basic, breakfast/brunch/lunch comfort food. Nothing wrong with that, as it fits with the overall atmosphere. Go have some fun... read more

I haven't been here for over 30 years. I forgot what a fun atmosphere it is. Great memorabilia covers the walls and ceilings. But the ambience isn't the best part. The food is delicious and well priced, especially with it being located in the tony Town of Woodside. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive, too. Gotta go again! read more

Have been going to this shop since I was little. Have always loved it. Super cute with quirky decorations, this place is a gem of Woodside. The food is delicious. Have really only had breakfast here so can't speak to lunch or dinner, but I wouldn't be surprised it they're also really good! The staff is friendly and its got a very homey vibe. Get the sourdough toast. Its delicious! read more

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Surprisingly nice brunch, if you know what to order! I'm a French Toast expert - so of course I go that. I saw a table next to us get something with just a big pile of awesomeness. It turns out that was the Huevos Rancheros and my boyfriend's brother got that. My boyfriend got something a little plainer with the 2 by 2 by 2. Our server was really nice & friendly. She even immediately got extra strawberries when I asked for them with my French Toast, no extra charge. *French Toast (made with butterflake croissant, strawberries on the side) - Very good! Incredibly moist and soft, yet it was cooked fresh with that great slight crunch on the outside. I really enjoyed this dish. The strawberries were nice, but there wasn't very much (maybe 2 or 3 sliced up?) though our server did bring us more when I asked. However they were clearly NOT fresh - frozen & thawed, or refrigerated for a long time. *Huevors Rancheros (two soft tacos, avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, yellow rice, carrots, peas, cheese, black beans, cilantro) - Like I said, a big pile of awesomeness. The tacos were a little old and soggy, a little stale even. But all the ingredients were great all together. It was just missing some protein. *2 by 2 by 2 (2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 pieces of ham or sausage) - We replaced the sausage with chicken/apple sausage. For the life of me I couldn't taste the apple at all, nor the chicken. The pancakes were a little dry and plain. Fruit should really be a requirement when it comes to pancakes. The eggs, which we got scrambled, were fine. Not a very impressive dish. The place had a lot of "personality". Lots of mismatched chandeliers, random knickknacks, decorations, posters. Overall a little pricey ($10-$15 for each item we ordered) but meh, nothing else was open on new year's day (haha it was our 3rd choice after driving around Palo Alto a while). read more

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This place is a trip. Airplanes, zeppelins, tobaggans, masks, photographs, and a slew of stuff on the ceilings and walls to look at. Reminds me a bit of a museum. Our 15 minute wait was not even that - in more like 5 minutes we were seated in a booth by the window. Perfect vantage point to watch the parking lot or examine the main dining room. The three of us ordered 1) sweet potato fries with blue cheese dip, 2) marinated flank steak salad with tomato, avocado, grilled summer peaches, roasted corn and feta cheese, 3) the savagely popular Buck's soft tacos (one chicken mole, one shredded beef), with salsa fresca, beans, rice, sour cream and guacamole, and 4) spinach salad with blue cheese, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled egg & creamy vinaigrette dressing. Food is just okay, nothing to jump up and down about. The sweet potato fries portion is a little stingy for three, but lots of dip to go with. The guys said their salads were "okay" - not bad - one said his the flank steak was cooked well, the other liked their crumbled bacon. My soft tacos were okay - the chicken was a little dry, the shredded beef was better. The guacamole was olive drab in color, not exactly appetizing. Good service, friendly staff. If anyone is listening/reading these, I think the displays could use a bit of a spring clean - the stuff overhead looked pretty dusty. I would probably not eat here again, but I might pay "admission" for a chance to look more closely at their walls. read more

Buck's - Bucks, Woodside. Buck's savagely popular soft tacos (chicken mole and shredded beef) from their Weekly Specials menu (29Jul12) - American Near Me - Woodside, California

I have been going to Buck's for years somethings changed either the owner changed I know the menu changed and the personnel we're not the same I went there for dinner last night and the food and the service was terrible it was like going into some foreign land it used to be fun and the menu was great the atmosphere was fun it's horrible now read more

super cute cafe in the heart of woodside! i came here with a dozen friends after finishing a scenic run/hike in nearby wunderlich park. since most of us did the 10mi route, we were quite exhausted and hungry after our workout. those who finished a bit earlier (the speedier folks) went to get a table, but i was told they waited quite a while, at least :30 for a large table. but fortunately, our party was able to have 2 adjacent tables, sufficient for the 13 of us. i was the last in my party to arrive, since i finished last, and took some time to stretch & cooldown, so by the time i arrived, most of my friends had already received their food. i ordered the woodsider omelette, which consisted of artichoke hearts, avocado, mushrooms, tomato & jack cheese ($14). i requested egg whites only and no cheese on the omelette. instead of home fries, i requested a side of fruit, and for my toast, i chose sourdough. the portion size was very nice, as i received a nice, fluffy omelette, generously filled with the aforementioned veggies, and a thick slice of avocado on top. the fruit looked and tasted very fresh, and i was given a variety of different fruits. the sourdough toast was pretty standard. service was a bit on the slower side, partly due to the busy sunday brunch time slot....every table was filled when my friends and i were there. it took a bit of time for me to flag someone just to take my order, and i also had to ask twice for a take out box at the conclusion of the meal. although i got lucky with parking, a spot almost right in front of the main entrance, most of my friends had to park in the rear since the front was pretty packed with both cars & bikes. overall, a great breakfast & brunch option if you're in the woodside area and suitable for smaller or larger groups. read more

The food here is to die for. I ordered the Big Buck and everything on my plate was good and almost addicting! The crispy potatoes and maple syrup are the standouts. My only regret is that I'm a traveler and don't live here to come back often. Do come early they fill up fast. Post-pandemic labor shortage is real so if you snooze you might end up not getting the service you want. We came right at opening and was glad we beat the line. read more

Bucks was pretty damn good expensive!! But their cocktail drinks where amazing!! I had a vodka or cucumber something the the proceeds of the drink went to a charity! Melon Cali!! it was delicious it was Fourth of July weekend, so it was busy! My servers were extremely helpful and kind!! read more

Buck's - Melon Cali! Yummy! - American Near Me - Woodside, California

Love Bucks but last visit was disappointed Eggs Benedict was 21 dollars Instead of Canadian bacon got a couple of slices of packaged boiled ham read more

I'll be real with you. This is one of my least favorite restaurants in the Bay, yet I've had to come here a few times because my mom and her friends absolutely love it. The shenanigans style decorations and collectibles are interesting and cool for a single visit, but beyond that I've never felt like this is a good restaurant at all. Let's start with what's good in terms of food: their pancakes and iced tea. It seems like their breakfast items are good, but I would highly advise against eating anything that is a lunch/dinner/meat item here. The fries are stale, the meat (sausages and burger patties) tastes weird, and the lettuce is wilted. Moreover, the service is slow and they don't bring what you asked for. If I wanted better food and service, I'd rather go to Denny's... and that's not saying much. Management, please do better. read more

It was a dark and stormy night last Thursday. A friend flew in from Southern California, and I took her up to Buck's. For a change, parking was easy, and there were only a handful of diners inside. We were seated right away. The server said they would be closing early because of the storm. My friend had the fish tacos, and I had the grilled chicken "sando." The food was served quickly, and we enjoyed our meals. The seasoning was just right. We chatted while we ate and then left when the only other remaining party left. The server and hostess were very gracious, but we knew they were eager to go home a little early; I would have, too. read more

I *LOVE* this restaurant and often drive up from San Francisco to eat here. They have unpretentious great food and amazing ambiance. I'm vegetarian and they have several tasty items for me... I LOVE the Mushroom Reuben and the very tasty impossible burger. They have a great setup for outdoor distanced dining and have some fun stuff the outside too... not quite the amazingness that is the inside, but enough fun stuff to have some conversation starters. EAT AT BUCKS ALWAYS GET THE SHAKE read more

The server and manager told me they do not have a no protein option (no chicken) for the Fettuccini Alfredo. I was that the last 3 times I have been there, the servers all confirmed that there was now a no protein option for both the Chinese Chicken salad and the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. But the manager even called the owner, (supposedly) and said that they told him this time only they would reduce the bill for no chicken. ($3) The money end foes not bother me but wasting food I will not eat bothers me a lot. Up until recently Buck's has had NO vegetarian option. If you opted to have the protein withheld you were still charged full price. When I heard that they had now had a no protein option I praised them. It now opened up their menu options to include vegetarian options. Me, I am not vegetarian but sometimes just do not the meat. But now the stance of Buck's is pretty much no vegetarian option. They sure do not care about offering dishes that will please ALL their customers. read more

Classic. Unbelievably good food every time. Always get a chocolate milkshake when I dine there. Love that they have outdoor seating and are dog friendly read more