I've hesitated to write this review for a while because I don't want this place to get crowded. The charm is off the charts. The pasta and paninis are authentically Italian. The espresso bar is delicious. If there are occasional lapses in service, it can be excused. A delightful lunch spot. read more

Fiero Caffe - Pasta carbonara. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great food and great service. Fillipo is the definition of great hospitality. He knows his customers and makes sure they get what they like. He caught on that I didn't eat my potatoes and bread (since I try to eat low carb meals) and offered to replace it for fruit without me bringing it up. He genuinely wants everyone to enjoy their meal. There really aren't many places like this anymore! I must also mention, he greets everyone that walks into the door with no less [positive] energy than the last. read more

Our go to spot for lunch and weekend brunch. Always freshly made, great food with excellent friendly service! Kids and dogs are welcomed. read more

Fiero Caffe - Beautiful fresh salad with smoked salmon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Friendly service and an extensive lunch menu: pastas, salads, and paninis. I really enjoyed the cappuccino and mocha we ordered. Cute little neighborhood spot. Too bad parking is limited. read more

Fiero Caffe - Cappuccino, chocolate hazelnut croissant, cinnamon roll, and mocha. Jam options included cherry and fig. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Where do I start.... This is our new favorite Italian restaurant/cafe. Love the ambiance and the outside seating, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. The food is delicious! From morning coffee to penne salmon to spaghetti carbonara... getting hungry writing this review. I'll be coming back (probably more often than I should) . Give it a try you won't be disappointed read more

I'm sitting in Fiero as I write this on a rainy/chilly Sunday afternoon with my wife and I did not want to wait to write this review. Walking into the cafe, it is spacious, clean, welcoming and warm. And in case you're judging me, no, I'm not ignoring my wife to write this review. We were looking for a place to get some work done and feel like we've found THE place. It's got quality espresso and coffee made by the owner who brings his Italian roots to the drinks and atmosphere. I didn't try the food, but I have no hesitations to come back again in the future when I'm hungry or looking for some caffeine. read more

Friend: I'm just searching for my soulmate, you know? Me: meh. I'm just looking for someone who can mildly tolerate cats and will watch my stuff when I have to use the bathroom at a coffee shop... but good luck to you on your journey. Don't think of it as settling. Think of it as me being so self sufficient that those 2 things are really all I need at this point. I don't need a soulmate, I need someone who'll help with the litter boxes and let me bask in the glory of being comfortable with the monster I've become... and if they want to take me out to eat every once in a while they wouldn't get any guff from me. Anyway, I didn't come here to meet anyone, but while I was here I thought about how it maybe is a good idea to hang out in coffee shops because then I'm already like a quarter of the way there. I could test strangers to see if they'll try to steal my ish when I ask them to watch over it. Maybe even throw in some creeper bait like a notebook clearly labeled, 'Cootie's Super Secret Diary - DO NOT READ!' (Cootie will be mission alias... obvi can't give away my real name) and see if they snoop or steal. If they remain loyal, maybe I'll buy 'em an Italian sodie pop or one of Fiero Caffe's $7 mimosas (only if they had to actively ward off possible faux diary poachers) and strike up a conversation to test the water regarding their feelings towards cats... because you gotta be proactive about meeting the person of your dreams, right? Or at least that's what I've gathered from the unsolicited advice people keep trying to give me. This was only my first visit of many hopeful future visits because it seems like a great place to scout for potential 'watch my stuff' partners and also because they serve vegetarian lasagna. Actually, now that I've reminded myself about the lasagna I couldn't care less about finding a partner or my stuff getting stolen. Who needs stuff when you've got lasagna? Certainly not me or Garfield. If you really want to know more about this Caffe you should just go there now, check it out, and stop being so dependent on my opinion of the joint. Not that I'm wrong, but if you've already read this far something tells me you've got a lot of time on your hands and you can afford to take some minutes out of your day to drive on over here and chill out in one of their 3 very different seating areas/rooms with a perfect latte and probably some lasagna because you're only human. Speaking of perfect lattes... I can attest to that statement from experience. Filippo (the super Italian owner who also happens to have a lovely singing voice) made me one mean cup of caffeine... so good, in fact, that I went back for more. Only my second time at bat I got an iced tea because a few hours had passed and the sun was at its peak and I get real sweaty real fast so the IT was like my cooldown. It was also perfect and it wasn't nasty jasmine tea like so many places in the Bay Area give you when you just want a straight up regular, non-baby Tylenol tasting tea. Inside is bright with light and warmth from the windows. There's one room that's kind of like a reading nook area, perfect for a small book club gathering, interview, coffee with a friend, or eating lasagna by yourself. The main coffee shop area is a bit more masculine with a long bar for coffee, beer, wine, italian specialty sodas, etc. There's a small variety of baked goods and a well defined menu featuring just a few items for breakfast, lunch, and beyond. I'm not sure how early is too early to order the lasagna but I'll make a mental note to find out the next time I'm in. And then there's a third room area that's got a mega comfy couch, some great study area type table, and an adorable high-top that overlooks a little garden-y creek down below. It's adorable and a really nurturing environment for working alone on your laptop and eating lasagna. Go. Eat lasagna. Drink some coffee. Wash it down with more lasagna. Listen to Filippo sing songs in Italian while making more caffeinated beverages. read more

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This place is a gem. Great food especially the Italian food. Although most people get the paninis and breakfast stuff, I encourage you to get their pasta options and enjoy their fresh marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, and simple pesto sauce! Don't pass by this place! read more

Coffee heads, this place is great! I have been looking for a good Capp in San Mateo for a few months and finally landed here. I am used to a small cupped wet Capp (like a Blue Bottle, Sight Glass, etc). Pros: The coffee is amazing! The food is rather good Pastries are also good Seating is generally ample Free parking around the corner in the neighborhood Nice views out back Cons: The kitchen can be loud Kitchen closes early afternoon It's my regular cappuccino place to visit and I definitely will be in there again. read more

Visited this gem with a local, and left wishing I lived nearby. The combination of excellent food and drink, warm atmosphere and intelligent and interesting owner and clientele is rare. I ended up there every morning of my trip, and will no doubt be back. read more

Great food!! Love the location, have like 5 different sitting area, in front, patio in back, main area plus two side rooms Such a relaxing place to have a conversation and good food, will go again read more

The problem with seeing al the great reviews and looking trough the photos is then going in with high expectations. That's what happened to me. So first to confirm: Yes, the guy behind the counter is super cheery. That alone will wake you up. Who needs coffee! Coffee is very good. It's dark roast. Bold and fiery! Croissant was fresh and crispy. Delicious. Space is welcoming and split into multiple rooms so you can find a nice place to sit. Here is where my expectations were off. Menu is really limited. I was looking for a small breakfast. There were only 5 choices on the breakfast menu. All were omelettes. There were also cookies and other Danishes. The only small non sweet item was a croissant so that's what I got. Bottom line, nice locale, nice service, good food, but extremely limited options. Worth a try for sure. read more

There have been a number of cafes in this location, but it's new incarnation is very special. The new owner, Filippo, is a very warm personality and a fine barista as well. Filippo is from Italy and the cafe is a bit of a hang-out for European folk passing by or folks wanting to practice their Italian. Coffee is imported and excellent. Panini and omelette are available, but I have not yet tried the food extensively, since the kitchen doesn't get cranking until 9 am. The space is light airy spacious and completely redone. It is a calm and spacious alternative to the mob scene at the big coffee chains. Street parking is always available on the west side of El Camino, right in front. Fiero is a real gem and a great way to start the day or take a calming break. read more

Fiero Caffe - Come by and say Buon Giorno to Filippo. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Had coffee a couple of times here. Not much care went into making the cappuccino and the taste was just ok. But the cafe has nice spaces for hanging out. read more

Fiero Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I'm surprised I've never reviewed this place. I come here all the time for breakfast, and sometimes for lunch. Their egg dishes are uniformly excellent, also excellent sandwiches. They have some interesting Italian food on the menu but I'm not sure I've ever had it because I always go for salad or sandwich. They also make great espresso. The owner and the people that work there are very nice, I'm thankful that we have Fiero café in the neighborhood. read more

Food: fresh, beautiful, delicious. Get the "Sicilian" Coffee: yum - no burnt taste here bye bye Starbucks Service: inviting, kind, authentic and with an Italian accent Bella, Ciao, etc. Love this place read more

If you want real coffee, go here. By real, I mean, keep you awake all night, super high octane and super delicious stuff. :) Their foods are also delicious. I've tried both their breakfast omlet and their homemade lasagna. Both wins. I'm really happy to see this place here. May have to go again this weekend! read more

I found this place on Yelp and I think it's time to give this place a review that it deserves. You would never guess how great the food is here! In my opinion, it is better than many upscale Italian restaurant! The owner is always there so you know they care about the business The coffee is also great. I love going there in the morning, a combo of great coffee and some delicious grilled salmon makes my day! Thank you! read more

Great place for breakfast/brunch. They've a small but tasty menu. Service was not bad on a Saturday afternoon. They didn't have an option to leave a tip while paying through card. So recommend carrying cash for tips as the servers are pretty nice people. Would recommend giving it a try. read more

Super fresh, easy and unpretentious breakfast Italian food. The owner is involved in all the details and is constantly helping. He is nice to every customer in a genuine way. The staff seem like a family who work hard and don't give attitude. You order at the register and they bring it to your table and bus it. The menu is simple but satisfying. The kitchen is small but open and clean. Their decor is cute and Pinteresty but not overdone and functional. I appreciate it when the staff doesn't have phones in their pocket and are constantly checking under the counter. A variety of people come here and you can tell they are regulars. There are 3 different sitting rooms and a patio so you can find the ambiance you're looking for. Simply the best breakfast place for a weekend. Small negative detail: no air conditioning. read more

Very nice place friendly, as you walk in you are greeted in Italian, food was very flavorful. Service was polite and welcoming. My sister and I had omelettes one with bacon and cheese and the other was a Sicilian omelette. Very Delicious!... family-friendly. Would come back again. read more

Fiero Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I looking for a good breakfast place on my way to San Francisco when this came up on my maps, I was hesitant now knowing the area and been a first timer but it was totally worth it I was greeted by a young lady with a beautiful smile, With short hair she Guide me the right way because I didn't know what to get I ended up getting a delicious Chicken Panini with I highly recommend to who ever reads this you don't want to miss you on some great food and service. read more

Fiero Caffe is one of our favorite spots for brunch. There's great pastas, salads, omelettes, paninis and more. The food is amazing and the cafe has great atmosphere and amazing service. I came here with my family this morning to have brunch for my birthday and we had a perfect time. Thank you Fiero Cafe! read more

Very good food in a bright and quiet setting. I liked their menu with light and vegetarian options, true Italian espresso and cappuccino and the omelette served with fresh fruit side. Great spot to converge with friends and colleagues, perfect for a Saturday morning breakfast. WiFi works well. read more

Fiero Caffe - It's bright and quiet here. Perfect for a start in the morning or a late Saturday wake up. :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Finally! A place in San Mateo where I can work comfortably AND have healthy, delicious food and drink options! Fiero Caffe is a spacious, breezy cafe with lots of light, contemporary style, and plenty of comfy seating. You can easily sit for hours working or chatting with a friend. Menu highlights: salmon piccata, sicilian omelet, various panini, fresh salads, excellent coffee, great beer selection, and pastries! Expect lots of hospitality, quality food, and a relaxed experience! read more

Perfect weekend spot. Absolutely adorable, and the food was delicious. The portions were good, but not overwhelming, and the food was pretty light. The cafe itself is really cute with several rooms to eat in and lots of natural light. We sat on a little bar overlooking an overgrown canal outside. Small menu, but there is pretty good variety (and they serve omelettes all day). Turkey pesto panini was great, with a lightly dressed salad on the side. Salmon omelette was LOADED with salmon. And the coffee was good and strong too! The owner (I think he was anyway) was really active in making sure everyone was taken care of. I really noticed the care that goes into the restaurant and the food; you can't fake that. Just a lovely spot to grab a quick bite and relax for a bit! read more

Love the coffee and pastries! It is a large space so you can always find a quiet area to read, work or have a nice chat. The windows are lovely, and the owner is friendly and helpful. Such a cool little coffee shop. read more

Great service, great atmosphere, DELICIOUS PASTA and cookies! Met my friends for brunch and saw another customer's order of pasta on his table. It looked yummy! I ordered the carbonara and it was scrumptious! The arugula and pear salad was also tasty and enough for the three of us to share. I would definitely come back!! Also, I appreciate that we could enjoy ourselves without being rushed for the table. Thanks Fiero for a lovely brunch! read more

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The prices are reasonable. The food is great. I've tried their muffins, omelettes, specialty drinks and desserts. The place is quaint and clean. The gentleman always greats me as "Bella," what a nice compliment! What more can you ask for? ;) read more

The staff is great. The food is awesome. Plenty of choices. I come here almost every day and the staff is always welcoming. The coffee is the best in San Mateo. The barista makes the best cappuccinos, plus he's pretty cute. read more

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My wife and I came here for a quick bite one mid morning. The place seems like a hang out for people that want to grab a solid bite to eat and enjoy some WIFI capabilities. For me it was very obvious for who the owner was because he seemed pretty stressed out that morning because when we went to order it felt like we were in a no-huddle offense in the red-zone, the sad part about this is when we arrived there was no one in line... I had a Sicilian Omelet and an Americano. The omelet was fine just lacked any flavor or spices other than the fresh veggies inside of it. The Americano tasted as they normally do. This place is "A-OK" but don't expect anything other than that. read more

The cafe is airy, bright and sunny, with a few loosely separated rooms. The coffee is good, and the panini are great. The vegetarian panini was fresh, with flavorful goat cheese, and rich tomatoes. The plating is incredible-- each panini comes with a fresh salad, livened with shaved melon wrapped around cheese, and a cherry tomato cut in the shape of a flower. The Italian staff greet their regulars with a barrage of happy-sounding Italian, which adds color to the place. Highly recommended. read more

One of my favorite local businesses in walking distance from our home. The owner is genuine and passionate about authentic Italian food. I've been pleased with every meal I've ever ordered here. My husband and I drop in whenever we can after a bike ride or when we're in the mood for comfort food. The environment is welcoming, cozy, and community-oriented. I highly recommend supporting this cafe whenever you have the opportunity. read more

Fiero is the MAN. He puts such passion into his food and his staff is busting their asses!!! Any of the sandwiches is excellent. Must try their chocolate chip cookie!!! read more

Hmmm. Lots of great reviews. Owner friendly? Nope! Not at all, not even a "hi". But he did cheer up with one or two customers he knew. Maybe to people he likes or too early, or......? coffee? Ok, nothing special folks, and for someone who has an industrial espresso machine at home and been to coffee bars in Italy, it almost tastes watered down like when I run out of grinds and reuse the last pull (it ain't Italian illy). The ambiance? Pretty awesome for the area though parking could prove to be challenging but what isn't in down town San Mateo. Will give it another try and if 'grump' is still grumpy then it's not random, and we won't be back. Free 5 MHz wifi. 4 for now, hope it becomes a 5. Pretty pricey. My coffee and pastry usually cost $6 at Starbucks, it cost $8 here for the same...the pastry was yesterday's read more

I actually stopped into the Fiero Caffe before their Yelp page opened up, and was so surprised and impressed that I told the owner that he needed to set up the page specifically so that I could give him a five-star review. No joke, that's how good it was. I've only been here for lunch, and so far I've gotten a pastrami/mozzarella/mushroom panini, and a salmon & goat cheese omelette. They were both *amazing*. Not only that, the presentation is very classy, with salad or fresh fruit on the side, respectively. It takes a bit longer than you would get at, say, a typical fast food joint, but that's because it's being cooked from scratch right then and there. And it's worth both the wait and the price (and, to be fair, the price isn't even that high to begin with). The best part of the place, though, is the owner: a kind and charming man who gives you a real sense of Italian hospitality. Each time I came in, he made me feel like he truly valued my being there, and that kind of enthusiasm works it's way into the other elements of the place. The actual cafe is quaint and quiet. Due to the way the place is set up, it seems a bit of a better fit for couples or smaller groups. If you needed to do work, you could probably stay in here for hours comfortably; there's even a section in the back that seems to be made for folks who are looking for an even quieter spot. Colors are bright, friendly, and inviting. I had come here on a lark when I saw the grand opening sign, but it was an impressive showing in the time I went there. If they keep up the quality and passion they have for what they're doing, I can easily see this place becoming one of my regular lunchtime haunts. read more

Wonderful. First time here and the food is delicious but the staff is amazing. Feels very welcoming

Great food. Staff is friendly. The espresso was better than expected. The pasta is great but, the fantastic surprise is still my fav. morning bite. read more

One of the worst experience of a cafe. Careless staff - we had a bakery order for the kid and apparently they sold it to next set of customer and said they could not serve as they were sold out . It was just there when we ordered - there best answer take something else or refund. I would have appreciated if they had come across and told us before we had to go asking where is our order before we learnt about this. The staff initial was casual till the owner / manager stepped in - they do not care either for the customer or customer service. We just could not enjoy the good food in the face of this poor behavior. read more

Great place, spectacular ambiance, wonderful staff and patrons! Very atmospheric place for any type of a day. Recommend!