My family in San Mateo was raving about this place and it sure lived up to expectations. I devoured my giant plate of carbonara in two seconds. It was flavorful, but not overwhelming. The sauce was rich and creamy, and had the perfect amount of cheese. Probably one of the best I've had. Tiramisu was also magnificent. Everything was reasonably priced and service was good. Will definitely be back next time I visit SM! read more

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

Dined and did takeout multiple time, the food is always consistently delicious! We enjoy coming here weekend morning with our Doggo. You can observe other dogs and it gets busy during the peak time on weekends. Our go to dishes are carbonara, bacon omelette and ham & cheese croissant. The ingredients are simple and fresh. read more

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And now they are serving beautiful pizza made with a custom pizza oven all the way from Italy! read more

Fiero Caffe - Bruschetta, penne pasta and pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Food is delicious wait is not long and the pasta is chewy and the sauce is tasty with authentic texture and the meatballs are juicy and you get to watch the MLS while eating read more

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

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Love this place with its fresh pasta dishes, salads and now Pizza's! I have not tried the pizza yet since the arrival of the ice is fairly recent, but I have faith that the owner will put out a fine, fine pie! It also has a nice option for shaded outdoor seating! read more

We come here all the time, since the day they opened. The only reason we come back is because we live next door. I agree with the other comments...the owner is extremely rude!! I walked right up to the counter this morning and said good morning and he looked at me and walked away and one of the other employees came over and took my order. The food is mediocre honestly don't think I'll be coming back, even though it is convenient too many places to choose from where they appreciate their guests. The only time he was ever pleasant through all the years is when I came with my friend who spoke Italian. read more

Absolutely one of the best cafe i ever been , the food ,coffee and the deldelicious pizza read more

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I pass by this place on my commute and it looks so inviting. Today I finally had the chance to give it a try! Loved the ambience: indoor and outdoor seating, Italian music in the background, and employees greeting regular customers by name. The espresso drinks were perfect. My salmon and goat cheese omelette with dressed greens was simple but delicious. The almond croissant looked good but tasted stale, the only disappointment of the meal. We found metered street parking out front, but parking could be a challenge at peak times. I'd love to return to try the pasta! read more

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I've driven by this little cafe literally for YEARS and finally had the chance to stop by for brunch. My friend and I arrived on a Sunday around 12:30pm and there were still seats available both inside and outside. The cashier was super friendly as well as the rest of the staff who brought out our orders. I ordered the Sicilian omelette and my friend got the spaghetti with fresh pesto -- both were absolutely delicious and made the perfect light brunch. I would highly recommend sitting in the little room to the left of the register (sort of near the bathrooms) as there's a fantastic view of a lemon tree just outside the window. So quaint and such a great vibe. I will definitely be stopping by again! read more

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Been coming here for over fifteen years and just now reviewing it while I wait for my to-go order of pear and arugula salad and a penne Arrabiata. Can't wait to dig in as I know it will be delish. Fiero is consistently good so I have no doubt I will enjoy it. I like to sit in the room overlooking the lemon tree - feels like I'm in a small Italian village! Filippo is the face of Fiero - he still counts change in Italian haha! read more

Fiero Caffe - View from one of two small rooms. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Have a snack before coming. I got here well after the breakfast rush (9:15) and the place was filled most with people who had their food. 15 minutes later I got my omelette... read more

In A Nutshell: -Fiero Caffe is a small sidewalk cafe located along the border of downtown San Mateo. -It's actually very spacious once you walk inside. -If you love a good omelet I suggest you either order the "egg" or "sicilian" omelettes. -The Sicilian has some very good sausage inside it! -If you can grab a table out front, I would do that especially in the morning. Overall, this is a very nice little cafe in San Mateo. read more

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I've been a regular customer coming in for Fiero's coffee. The owner has never been friendly, but that's fine. Today was a different story, he was on another level. My friend needed a box to go so I got up and asked for one. The cook asked me if I wanted a small or a large, I wasn't sure so I said small. Turned out it wasn't gonna be big enough so I politely asked the same guy if I could get a bigger one. As he went to get it, the owner rudely told me they cannot use the smaller one that I was returning so I threw it away. After I was given the larger container, while serving a customer, the owner yelled at me "That's the last one you're getting". What a jerk ! To the owner: You should be ashamed of yourself (although I know you won't be) for rudely yelling out at me, especially being your senior. Just because you have plenty of business doesn't mean you should treat your customers with disrespect. Learn some manners. read more

Decent food. The old guy who I think is the owner can be quite rude, so beware. Overall, it's an ok atmosphere but can get cramped in a hurry when there's a crowd. read more

What a coffee place should be. Delicious coffee, great atmosphere. Airy, pleasant establishment. Full view kitchen. I've never tried the food but it looks delicious, with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. Great place to meet for coffee or a casual meeting. Lots of seating, or just use the counter and get it to go. Bravo! read more

Nice ambiance and service was great! Hardworking people who provide very good food. I can see why it's always bustling in here. Every dish I've tried here has been great!! It feels fresh and like I'm getting an authentic experience. Come here for brunch at least once if you're in the area. Must try. read more

Fiero Caffe - Table by the window. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

HORRIBLE PLACE. DO NOT COME HERE!! (wait...) Okay, lazy people who stopped after the first sentence are gone. Hopefully they won't visit and clutter up the place. So, now let's get real here: This place is AMAZING! Fantastic food & coffee, insanely friendly and attentive staff. This is THE gem of San Mateo. The vibe is amazing, and the decor will make you believe for a second that you are actually somewhere in Italy. I seriously can't recommend this place enough! Seriously, this is the perfect weekend brunch spot to melt your stress away. read more

My sister told me about this place when we were talking about spaghetti carbonara and she really recommended it. I also saw the great Yelp reviews. Came here on a weekday for lunch on a gorgeous fall day with my family. Lots of indoor and outdoor table that were spaced out so that was nice. We sat outside after ordering at the counter. The people working here were very helpful and friendly and you can tell there are a fair amount of regular customers that come here. We ordered the spaghetti carbonara, grilled branzino and spinach and ricotta ravioli. Every dish was great and I was surprised by the big portion size. This was especially true of the branzino where I got 2 fillets of fish. The carbonara was on point with great flavor. We were hungry that day and the food was so good that we ended up not having leftovers. I'll be back again in the future for sure! read more

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Love the self service, low maintenance vibe of this place. Food was comfort at its best. read more

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Best morning and lunch spot in San Mateo. Working the night shift, I love that I can get dinner for breakfast. Today I had the branzino and it was fabulous. The coffees, pastries, breakfasts, and salads are also wonderful. The seating is great, too...with plenty of indoor and outdoor options. The owner is very dedicated and an incredible chef/owner. read more

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

Good pasta and the green salad is great. Place closes a little early for a cafe and service is very curt

Love this place. The vibes are amazing, so naturally neighborhoody, warm and cozy and friendly. Lots of tables both inside and out. Good espresso drinks too. Tip: when dining in, regular and large hot espresso drinks are same size, they use the same mugs filled to the same level. read more

Order pasta, trust me... if you want to be transported to Italy, just come here, save the airfare. read more

Great little Italian restaurant just in the middle of San Mateo. Parking is difficult since the restaurant is located right on the main road. Service is quick and friendly. Portion sizes were generous and filling. read more

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Love Fiero Caffe! Excellent Italian coffees and pastries and perfect spot for casual meet-ups with friends

Really cute Italian cafe. They have pretty good espresso although a little bitter (they do have sugar available I just didn't grab any). The guy at the register who I believe is the owner or a worker there is really friendly and even brings your food and drinks to you which is appreciated. The pasta and traditional Italian food looks good, saw a man in heaven eating his Chicken parm. I want to come back one day and try it. Noticed they also had cannolis which I hope to try one day. The bruschetta was tasty and the Pastrami Panini was delicious and so were the fries. It's super filling and a fair price I believe at around $12. Pretty good wifi and outside seating too Try it! read more

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*** In Short *** Spacious cafe serving up simple, but delicious pastas. *** In Depth *** While Fiero offers up a number of alternatives, like omelettes and paninis, the pastas are where it's really at here, with both the carbonara and the classic spaghetti and meatballs being pretty outstanding items, with generous portions, to boot. Ordering is done up at the counter, where you're then given a number, and left to your own devices to find a seat. Note that they don't seem to have any A/C, which normally wouldn't be a problem unless you get stuck eating there during a heat wave like I did, in which case the cafe gets a little miserably hot. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Plenty of accessible seating, both indoors and out. Bathroom - Didn't check them out. read more

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

I've only had the iced vanilla latte here but definitely the best in town!! It's fresh and clean and gives me the best coffee buzz. Better than the chain coffee for sure! read more

This is a really nice place to get brunch/lunch with friends or family. There's plenty of food options - from pasta to omelettes - and the pasta in particular is very good. Their coffee is strong if that suits your tastes. The service is friendly and makes the atmosphere so welcoming and cozy. They've always been a pleasure when I go! Parking can be hard since it's on a busy street, so I recommend finding parking in a structure in downtown San Mateo and walking over. read more

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

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Small cafe on El Camino but love the ambiance, it's much bigger when you enter. They have the best and most chocolate-y croissant in the area by far. All their pastries are excellent. But the true star is the pasta - the rigatoni is to die for. The spaghetti is also very good. The ham and cheese croissant is a perfect breakfast item and their coffees are good as well. So far, my favorite cafe in San Mateo! read more

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

Cute little lunch shop in downtown san mateo. There are plenty of outdoors and indoor seating! I got the penne salmon pasta while my friend got the spaghetti carbonara. The pasta shapes and portion size seemed small at first but I ended up having a lot of leftovers! Flavor is great, not too strong or overpowering. Overall, would come back! read more

Fiero Caffe - Penne Pasta & Spaghetti Carbonara - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Fiero Caffe is a friendly neighborhood Italian-inspired restaurant open for breakfast and lunch located right off El Camino Real in San Mateo. Despite the noisy traffic going by, there was a pleasant seating area out front, and while nothing all that special, the food here made for a simple yet tasty meal. The Prosiutto di Parma panino was a grilled, pressed sandwich with salty, lean slices of prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and cheese, served with simply dressed mixed greens on the side. The Spaghetti Carbonara came with noodles in a decadent cream sauce made with eggs, white wine, and crispy lardons of pancetta. My favorite dish was the Smoked Salmon Omelette, a folded egg dish that came with a filling of smoked salmon and goat cheese. The sliced smoked salmon wasn't completely cooked through with the egg and retained a nice creamy texture, while the goat cheese added just the right acidity and twang to complement the salty fish! read more

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We used to live around the corner from this place and love it! A very local spot with consistently good food (though sometimes weird hours). I always get the clam pasta, and my partner gets the chicken parm. Hits the spot every time. read more

Small place good for a quick weekend lunch or brunch. Value here is pretty great, $10ish for omelettes and friendly outdoor seating? Sure I wasn't uber full, but that's kind of awesome. // Food: 3 stars -- egg white omelette's tomatoes tasted like they had a hint of basil, yum. But overall nothing spectacular. Would pass on soy cappuccino next time, gigantic bubbles instead of foam :( // Value: 5 stars // Service: 3 stars (not super friendly, but fast) TLDR: healthy options and filling options alike, might have to come back to try their paninis and pasta. Dog friendly seating. read more

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Location - so close to downtown San Mateo and near all the apartment buildings. It is like the perfect brunch/coffee house work place setting for us nearby! Interior - I don't get any pictures but VERY CUTE and artsy. Lots of natural lighting, I feel like you can do a photo shoot here. Service - the menu selection is kinda small, keeping things simple and they are pretty quick with their food. They did mix up the order tho. Minor mistake. Taste - I wanna say everything seemed very healthy! No overwhelming flavors, which could also be a downside for people who seek strong flavors. I personally love it because it goes with my diet, so if you are looking for healthy options nearby other than sweetgreen, come here! read more

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One of the best omelets I have ever had. Most places will just throw veggies into a bed of eggs and call it a day. Fiery caffe adds spices and really made it tasty. Plus it took literally 5 minutes to get our food. Not exaggerating.... a bit shocking on a Sunday morning. It's also a very cute spot, highly recommend for a morning brunch date or coffee date. Service was pretty solid, I moved my table twice and each time, they came by and cleaned the table. Definitely recommend visiting. read more

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

My family's favorite. We love their San Francisco restaurant, Tiramisu, and have been eating there for decades now. Having this cottage-y, North Beach style coffee shop that's also animal friendly in the neighborhood should be treated with the love and loyalty it deserves so we can keep it around. read more

Fiero Caffe certainly knows how to make a delicious coffee. We stopped by to grab a macchiato and a cappuccino, and both drinks were great and made promptly. They were very strong espresso shots and just what we like. Definitely want to try some of their food in the future as well, it looked so tasty! I had some small peeves which was that a member of the staff kept pulling down their mask every time to speak. Another was a staff member removing my card for me which I understand is to provide kind customer service, however in these times I personally would have preferred to be informed that I could remove the card myself. But otherwise, I think they're a pretty neat and cosy cafe. read more

A little bit of Sicily in San Mateo! Excellent Chicken Parmasan and wonderful ambiance! read more

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

Best cafe in San Mateo. The Sicilian omelette is delicious. The mochas and lattes are a must. Super friendly staff and great service. read more

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