This place is ridiculous! I called the restaurant asking them to reserve a table for me as it's a band night. It may get busy, but they refused to do so. After I made suggestion that they can just do it for some nights, they still refuse to do so. I said that's ridiculous and the waiter who answered my call agrees to it. They are making it hard for the customers then I guess they don't really want business. read more

Cute place for a casual brunch! I came here for lunch on a Wednesday. The line seemed long (out the door) but moved very quickly! You wait in line to order, then you can go sit wherever you like, and they bring the food to your table. I love the outside seating area. Very open and spacious. I got the smoked salmon bagel and a vanilla latte. The salmon bagel tasted good, but honestly I didn't think it was worth $22 due to the portion size. The latte was delicious! I was just the right amount of sweet for me and was perfect for the warm weather. Overall, I would come back to try their scrambled eggs and French toast/waffles, which seem to be really popular! read more

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This was a nice spot for order-at-the-counter brunch. It's deceiving large, with lots of tables inside and outside. They have nice espresso drinks served in big glasses, savory egg scrambles, a few sweet breakfast items, and a selection of pastries as well. Get a pastry to eat while you wait for your food! The scone I tried was moist and delicious. I ordered the mushroom scramble for breakfast which was creamy and a perfect portion. Delicious mushrooms! read more

Cafe Borrone - Mushroom scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Came for Sunday brunch I had the 1. Breakfast sandwich: nothing to write home about. You can make this at home. 2. Banana pancakes: bad. The banana flavor isn't even strong which is surprising. 3. Potatos: meh TL;DR: this place is overhyped. Not even that, it's probably one of the worst brunch places I've ever been to. PASS. read more

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The food is delicious with a large selection from quiche & pancakes, sandwiches & salads. Fresh juices. Good coffee & so much more. It is nice to have a breakfast/lunch place open til 4:00. Staff is friendly. Having parking under the building helps make it more convenient . read more

Scrambled egg was really good. We ordered #3 with mushroom every time we went there. Smoked salmon was a little bit too salty for us. Won't order this again. French toast was good as always! Kid loves toast and egg! read more

Cafe Borrone - #3 scrambled egg, half French toast, Salmon bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The food we ordered was tasty but there was no ambiance. Prices seemed high for 2- cheeseburgers, an order of avocado toast, 2- potato wedge appetizers and a lemonade ($80.--). read more

The BEST waffle I've ever had. I'd go here only for the freshly squeezed OJ and waffle. It's PERFECT. The process here is: you get in line to place the order (The line does get very long over the weekend during brunch hours, so be prepared for that). After you've paid and get a number for your oder, you can go grab a table outside whichever you find open and then the server will bring the food to you when it's ready. I really like the fact they have so much outdoor seating as that let's me bring my doggo! They are very quick to clean the tables too and my overall experience here was great! read more

Ordered the French toast and Scrambled Egg Combo and it was not to my taste. French toast was wet like bread pudding. I asked for egg white but still got regular eggs and it tasted still wet. read more

Cafe Borrone - French Toast and Egg Scrambled - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Borrone is expensive, portions are small, and the line is often slow. The service on the phone is curt and rushed. But... I just love their pancakes. The waffles are also solid. The frosted mocha is delicious but very sweet. Same with the vanilla custard. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast sandwich, which is large but mostly bread with a few tiny pieces of bacon. read more

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the Italian soda and the strawberries waffles hit the spot and I am so happy I chose this spot to eat spontaneously and I would definitely come back and check it out again read more

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This place used to be good but it was extremely disappointing this time with poor food quality and even worse quality of service.

Cafe Borrone has fantastic French Toast. They probably have other tasty menu items, but I wouldn't know because I'm just stuck on their French toast, lol. Their coffee is good, too. It's popular, so finding seating can be an issue especially on cold/wet days when the patio isn't an option. They have the perfect dog friendly patio when it's warm, though. Order first, find a table and they bring your food out to you. Coffee orders are called up at the bar. read more

Cafe Borrone - Absolutely packed on ths rainy morning, but so looking forward to this! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Coffee is an absolutely fantastic and the breakfast pastries are phenomenal. Best I've had in a while. I will frequent often for breakfast. Definitely recommend read more

wasn't the biggest fan of my experience here. the line here is pretty long (although service does a good job of trying to make the line faster!) the food itself is pretty expensive and the portion sizes aren't the biggest either. and, the plating wasn't very special considering the price. however, the food does taste pretty good! (i ordered scrambled eggs and a fruit cup) love the ample outdoor seating here too! it's nice to enjoy the weather & the plaza around is cute. the only downside is that there are a LOT of very brave pigeons around the outdoor tables. read more

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Pains me to write this review as Borrone was one of the few decent breakfast and brunch options mid peninsula in otherwise what is a a desert for high quality dining options (so hard to understand given the prevalence of affluent neighborhoods). But even Cafe Borrone quality and preparation of items is going down hill. used to be the best scrambled egg dishes and amazing crisp but soft center waffle but no more :( read more

This is a very busy place. Lot of options for veggies. friendly, fast, excellent service. Will visit again

Great sandwiches. We had the cod sandwich on soft bun. The service was fast. Order your food and find your seat and they will bring your food to you read more

Overrated. Average food, I don't know why it's so busy all the time. Also not kid friendly, they don't have any high chairs.

Food is fabulous and consistently delicious. Service is excellent- kind and charismatic folks at the cash register. They have a lovely variety of beverages and plenty of indoor or outdoor seating. Overall would recommend & crave this place even when I'm far away read more

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. In terms of parking there is a parking garage under the restaurant that you can park for two hours for FREE! It was quite busy as there was no seating inside. There is adequate seating outside however. This place has an open outside seating patio. It's not as much of a restaurant, it is a cafe. So there is no ordering at the table, you must go to the counter order, and they will give you a marker to have the food delivered to your table once you pay. There is a wide assortment of beverages, food options, and pastries one can order. The options all seemed quite tasty and varied. They have a water station at the end of the bar where you can get your own water. I really liked that. My friends and I sat outside. One of the waiters wiped down the table for us. We waited for about 15 minutes before our food came out. The food presentation was great. And the condiments that came with the meal was also brought out when the waiter brought our food. If there were condiments you wanted like hot sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper, they had those at the bar as well. I got the French toast and I got the number one egg scramble. The number one was eggs potatoes and onions made into a scramble. The French toast was amazing. The bread used was thick and fluffy and the French toast was prepared to perfection. It was not soggy it was very crispy. There was also a French vanilla Bean butter that came with the French toast which was amazing as well. You could honestly eat the better by itself because it's that good. Again I don't think anyone can go wrong with eggs, but the eggs were scrambled, they were well done. The potatoes were also done it had a very nice texture and the onions were also sautéed well. Nothing was burned. The eggs also had thyme in it. The time was an excellent addition as it brought out more flavor in the eggs. Overall, I really enjoyed my brunch here today. The food was really good. The portion sizes were also pretty good. The cost was decent for the area. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The atmosphere is very family-friendly and is a great place to have breakfast or lunch or brunch! I would definitely return here again. read more

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The quintessential brunch spot in Menlo Park. The food is decent, prices are high but location / especially the outdoor seating is very nice. Location next to Keplers and Santa Cruz Ave is very nice too. read more

Beet salad was amazing, pesto ravioli perfect with sauce left to dip bread in, famous frozen mocha, great place to sit outdoors

We went for brunch on a Wednesday around 11, and there were surprisingly a lot of people sitting outside. Pros: -Barely had to wait to order (less than 5 min) -Lots of indoor and outdoor seating -Quick service. Food came out right away Cons: -Extremely overpriced -Average tasting food. It wasn't bad but not incredible either, and not enough to make me want to come back My banana pancakes were $17 and didn't even taste like bananas or have bananas on them lol. Just go to Denny's. read more

Cafe Borrone - Banana pancakes, frozen mocha, and egg and potato wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

My recommendations are veggie melt, french toast, and fresh squeezed juice. The juice has lots of pulp which I love and it tastes very healthy and naturally sweet. No artificial sugar taste. Veggie melt is very heavy (and flavorful) with lots of cheese and pesto sauce on the top of veggies. I shared it with my boyfriend which was right amount of fat for me. French toast is legit. Very soft. Other items I've tried and was not impressed with are: berry waffle (overpriced for what you get), $8 scrambles, and mimosa. Good and fast service. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. Great service, amazing quality, very consistent. I've been here many times and have liked every dish I've tried so far, from the French Toast to their Lasagnas (their Italian dishes are done better than many of the Italian restaurants around here). You can get a great meal here at any time of the day! And you'll be supporting a longtime local small business. read more

Solid 4 stars We ordered a cappuccino, the B. B. burrito, the banana pancakes and a cookie. The presentation was really awesome. Everything looked very appetizing and was nicely plated. The flavor of the banana pancakes and burrito especially were top tier. Surprisingly good burrito and a great recommendation by our server. The pancakes were huge, stacked in a very satisfying way (perhaps an affront to Stacks across the street..?) and the flavor was excellent topped with those candied pecans. The cookie and cappuccino were more in the realm of so-so. I think the cappuccino could use a dash of chocolate powder dressing on top because the overall flavor of the coffee itself was meh bleh. Not the best. While the cookie, hmm, this was just weird. If they served this cookie at disney and called it The Little Mermaid's Chocolate Chip Sand Cookie I swear to god it would be the biggest hit and would go youtube viral in minutes. It actually has the consistency of eating sand (don't ask me how I know), as if it was turned to sugar and materialized into a cookie. It's bizarre and kind of impressive. Not bad i guess! read more

Had a lunch meeting at Cafe Borrone recently and was not disappointed. The outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying a nice day. The coffee drinks and brunch cocktails always look so festive and inviting. Tried the chicken pot pie last time I was here, tasty and comforting, packed with plenty of veggies and chicken. The sauce was nicely seasoned and delicious. Another person in my party tried the fish sandwich, also looked good. Great place for lunch of brunch. Great location, right next to Caltrain. Will definitely be back the next time I'm around Menlo Park. read more

Borrone really is a Menlo Park institution. Period. I have been coming here for 30 years (am I really that old?) and they are still just killing it in my opinion. It's a great courtyard cafe vibe. Order at the counter, grab your drink from the coffee bar and have a seat. You get a table number if you ordered food and a server brings it out to your table. Food is great. Paste ties and breakfast items abound. I have popped in to grab a coffee on the go but usually when I come to Borrone it's because I want to sit and linger over my coffee, chat with friends or just chill. I have never felt rushed here. The line to order can be long, but that's ok, lots of seating and you are here to hang out. Parking downstairs in the underground lot is ample but it does fill up with crowds. I don't usually have a problem finding a spot. If you come here, you have to get the Frosted Mocha. There really is nothing like it. It's a coffee milkshake, no it's way more than a coffee milkshake, it's amazing! Please don't forget to get it with the house made whipped cream piped on from a bag this is no canned off the shelf drink. This is a Cafe Borrone signature item! Not to be missed. I unfortunately don't live near Borrone anymore but when I am in town, and I am here often, I always make some time to sit and chill at Borrone. read more

Coffee, pastries and breakfast options are plentiful here and their dishes are delicious and consistent. The cashiers help you decide and are welcoming and friendly. My normal order is their French toast with strawberries and scrambled eggs, which I share. You can order a half or full order of French toast and it's hard to resist not ordering a full order. The large slices of brioche toast are fluffy and crispy on the edges and this is a consistently delicious choice. It's also hard not to grab a pastry to go and their berry scones and croissants are my favorite's. You can sit indoor or outside and they bring your order to you. The servers are also friendly. Parking is easy in the garage below if you come early and plan ahead. Street parking is available, but can fill up since the cafe is next to the Menlo Park Caltrain station. read more

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The food was delicious! I had the banana pancakes with candied nuts- so good! The bakery items looked so good my friends and I took some to go. This restaurant is also known for their yummy egg based breakfast dishes. Very crowded, but the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our outside table by the fountain. A lovely place to catch up with friends while enjoying breakfast. read more

We had lunch here although it maybe suited for the breakfast crowd ,anyway,Food was fabulous, however limited but fabulous service was spot on . Even though it's location was .. close to parking garage..which is a good thing..ambiance was pleasant umbrellas for every table. Nearby shops close by for the walk afterwards . They know what they're doing. Highly recommend read more

Cafe Borrone - Pastrami sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Good place for a coffee or fresh orange juice and some light food. It is a great location to meet people or just do people watching. It's got a diverse set of customers, working professionals, startup folks, Stanford University and Menlo College students. It can be hard to get a table at lunch times and on the weekends. They do bring the food out and give you a number to put on the table. Staff is hard working and friendly. Good place to hangout. The tables outside do have some umbrella to protect you from the Sun. read more

Best spot for breakfast/brunch in Menlo Park. We have been coming here for over 10 years. The portion sizes are perfect, not overwhelmingly huge portions. Love their pancakes, French toast, vegetarian wraps and sandwiches They have a nice selection of toasts from the local bakery. I love their Cappuccino San Francisco and chocolate mousse as well. Great outdoor and indoor seating. read more

love their waffles, french toast, and eggs. coffee is good. too. plenty of outdoor seating, and great location to go bookshopping after. read more

Excellent food for breakfast and lunch. You order in line and your food is delivered to your table. Soups, salads and sandwiches are excellent. The banana muffin is amazing and then you can pop into Keplers and get a few books. Also, Little Sky Bakery is opening next door. read more

Went around noon on Saturday. There was a line out the door and many tables were filled, but the line moved relatively quickly, and we were able to find a table to eat at. Note that breakfast hours are 7am-12pm on Saturdays (vs 7am-4pm Sundays). Originally wanted to get their B.B. Wrap, but I missed the breakfast window and had to pick something off the traditional menu instead. Ended up trying their chimichurri chicken panini, and that was solid. read more

We loved this place. The food is so simple but delicious. The pancakes were soft snd moist. The waffle was dense and crisp. The fruit was very fresh too and tasted amazing. The mimosa was a little bitter compared to the swagger versions I have had in the past but it was still delicious. Definitely a place you should stop by! Don't go too late though it draws a crowd! read more

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This is a nice cafe. It's quite large and there's a lot of seating outside! It's great when the weather is nice! They had some really nice breakfast foods here. I had the waffle and it was really delicious. Firm and had a nice flavor as well. I thought all waffles generally tasted the same but I thought this one seemed to stand out. I also tried their frosted mocha. It was tasty but a bit on the sweet side. I probably wouldn't get this again unless I was craving extra sugar. read more

I loved the atmosphere here and enjoyed sitting outside in December. People were very helpful when you asked questions. Choose your own seat. Order at the counter. Bathrooms behind an unmarked door. I got the breakfast wrap and added avocado and spinach. It was huge and delicious. My friends got coffee and said it was good. The blueberries on my friend's oatmeal were plump. Orange grapefruit juice was freshly squeezed and amazing. I'd order that again. The bathroom was messy. read more

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