If you're looking for a coffee experience that brings a wide range of flavors and truly breaks the…read moremold, you have to try River Phin Coffee. I first discovered them at the San Francisco Coffee Festival, and it's been my go-to ever since. The founder, Vy, is an incredible force in the industry--she's a Certified Coffee Quality Grader, one of only 400 in the U.S.! What makes her coffee so unique are the innovative fermentation methods. We're talking next-level stuff, like placing bananas right in the fermentation vat to develop flavors you won't find anywhere else. Here are my top three favorites on my regular order: 1. Diego Bermudez Pistachio Cake: Features pistachio cream, followed by warming notes of cinnamon and cardamom. 2. 96B Project Liberica - Quảng Trị, Vietnam: A rare find that brings the unique flavors of Vietnam to your morning pour-over. 3. Pink Borbon Banana Milk Cake: This is where that innovative banana fermentation really shines. Vy offers a wide range of exotic beans from Vietnam, Thailand, Colombia, and beyond. Support a master of her craft and upgrade your home brewing!

The banana favor Vietnamese coffee is back today, the sweetness is so natural. Their coffee never…read moredisappointed us, so good and hope they can open a shop in Foster city.

Recently discovered this place and today I was with my baby who fallen asleep in the car. I ordered…read moreonline but I couldn't park or figure out how to pick up my order. I stopped in front of their coffee shop and run back forth saying that my baby is sleeping, let me know when it is ready. So the cook bought my sandwich to the car even though I didn't ask for that. Awwww as postpartum mama who did not have her breakfast and coffee at 11am, I was so touched by their excellent service! Coffee was so smooth and my sandwich like my grandma did - so yummy! They just earned forever customer! :-)

Visit July 2026:…read more Hmmm....I really wanted to like this place more. It's cute. It's clean. They are friendly. It's a good vibe. But dang it....I paid nearly $11 for a Good Morning Burrito (ham, eggs, tots, a ton of cheese) that was only the length of my iPhone 14. Great taste but I was hungry still. Plus I wish it had come with some sort of salsa. There was a hot sauce bottle, bulk size, that was almost empty so I said meh. A homemade salsa would be a nice touch. My daughter got a vegetarian omlette which was basically a mushroom omlette. That seemed a good size but basic mushrooms and they had a side of spinach with some sort of dressing which I was sure was just mayo. There were a sad four tots on the side. She didn't like her matcha latte and my Vietnamese coffee lacked kick. They are well situated to serve the area and clearly have regular business. For that younger tech crowd across at Sony this seemed like a spot for them to pound away at their laptops while drinking boba and listening to lo-fi jazz.

cafe kazka is such a hidden gem in foster city! my friend and I came to check it out for lunch…read moreafter hearing it was a hong kong-style cafe, and were not disappointed at all. first, the cafe is so cute and also spotless- I could've stayed all day just reading or doing work. there was lots of outdoor seating overlooking the water which was so nice! I got an iced HK style coffee + milk tea which I've never had before but was so delicious. I'd definitely come back to try the other fruity drinks too! we ordered the tom yum noodles, preserved vegetables & pork noodle soup, salt & pepper fries, and the HK style french toast with peanut butter. the french toast was our favorite- it was fluffy and chewy and was just like the HK classic. the noodle dishes were both so hearty and flavorful too, and the portions were a good size. it did take a bit long for everything to come out, but it did seem like there was only one person working and she was very kind and accommodating when we had questions about our order. we didn't mind at all, especially sitting outside and enjoying the view! overall, I'll for sure be back for the drinks and to try some other HK style street food.

Cafe Kazka came up on my search for brunch in Foster City which was perfect since we also wanted to…read morecheck out Osaka market. Overall, it was okay. Maybe we need to try other things. Or, maybe Kazka can upgrade from the camping utensils and serving plates for a slightly more elegant experience...it didn't quite fit in, yknow? First up Hong Kong French toast. It was delivered deep fried as expected, but it was really oily so maybe the oil wasn't quite hot enough? They also forgot the condensed milk but did run it over later. We also didn't get it stuffed so maybe it also would have been better if we did? I've had better variations. Next up, the bbq pork plate. This was actually pretty good! Their homemade cha siu was tender and tasty! Egg on rice is also a classic staple here but I also felt like it was missing just a bit of something, maybe more juice from the pork? Idk, I really like when the fattiness of the HK deli meats coats the rice. Lastly, fries. Pretty standard but piping hot and fresh! I could appreciate it. The yuzu thinned out the mayo considerably but the flavor was really good still. I think I'd return. There were some combos that were already sold out when we came so we should probably give it another go.

I've driven by this place a hundred times and there's almost always a line of 20-30 people outside…read more This morning I decided to wait in that line. Super funny that the couple behind me commented that they go here all the time and there's never a line. After about a 40 minute wait, I got to the cashier at around 10:20am. Half the pastries like the ube brioche were already out so I opted for just the lattes. I played it safe and got the Tahitian vanilla latte. I will say that it's good quality coffee. Didn't need to add sugar. It didn't come super hot though so as I took it away, I downed it pretty fast! I got my mom and aunt the ice latte version of the black sesame and the brown sugar. Sounds like both were good as well. The black sesame wasn't sweet, which was to my aunt's liking. Inside, it's very clean and not crowded. What helped is that there is a sign that tells the people in line that only 6 people at a time should line up inside. If I have the time, I'd line back up. 4.5/5 stars, but I'll round up.

WHY I WENT HERE: - breakfast…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on N El Camino Real, closest to 24th Ave - the line definitely pours out of the door onto the sidewalk to the neighboring establishments THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - packed; some seating available against the wall or in the front window; limit on how many people waiting to order can enter inside the establishment THE MENU: - signatures - espresso - coffee - matcha - kumo signatures - tea - toast WHAT I ORDERED: - strawberry matcha chocolate bar - black sesame matcha latte - pork floss croissant - open-faced egg sando THE TASTE: - strawberry matcha chocolate bar - didn't taste it but niece loved it - black sesame matcha latte - underwhelming; the oat milk was overpowering - pork floss croissant - great! - open-faced egg sando - good! just a tad too salty CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming - efficient

I come here on the weekends after swim class for lunch. I love the avocado on toast with Lox,…read morethe green tonic shake (very healthy) and quesadilla. They are only open until 3pm on weekends and 4pm on weekdays.

My new fave coffee shop!! Everything was great- service,…read moreambiance and mostly importantly the coffee!! I got the pistachio delight and beef sausage pastry. Definitely recommend it! Can't wait to come back!

Has a client meeting here yesterday. Loved the decor and vibe in the place, comfortable chairs and…read morea variety of tables and stools. I had the rose cardamom honey latte, which was nice. Also tried the pomegranate Turkish delight, which was sweet. Service was friendly and helpful. They had a TV playing the FIFA soccer game :) The only thing was I didn't see the parking options until I had to go to the bathroom, which was through the parking garage. You'll need a key.

Lovely local bakery with fresh baked goods. Hard working family that is attentive to customers!read more

Call and order ahead, so they will have your sandwich waiting. We always go for breakfast, and get…read moretheir croissant sandwiches and a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. They are very flaky, so it's a good idea to eat sitting down and not while driving. The only thing I miss is their spam as an option: it hasn't been on the menu for a long time, and they keep saying they will get it back, but it's been over six months since they said that. Please bring back the spam!

Went to the San Mateo Backhaus and was very impressed! I've been to the Burlingame location and I…read morelove this one equally. The baristas are super efficient and nice to talk to. The interior was limited seating but the back patio is spacious. I got a croissant and an iced americano. The crossing was delicate, flakey, warm, buttery and tender- so delicious! The coffee was very satisfying, with a bold, smooth flavor. Great experience- also bonus points because this location is walking distance to the Central Park Japanese Garden.

Backhaus bakery seems to try to bring the Best of SF down here. Imitation is the sincerest…read more.. There's a line every morning. NO gluten free options. Burlingame location has breakfast options. 4.4 on yelp. Kouign Amann ($6) original - 85% as good as B Patisserie in SF. Slightly overdone. 8.5/10 Country Bread ($12.50/8.25) - 80% as good as Tartine. Very dark. 8/10 Morning bun ($5.75) 60% as good as Ariscault. Under sweet and lots of dough. 6/10 Pretzel Epi bread ($9.75 salted) is good but not great. Dense. 8/10 Someday I'll see how close the croissant is. If you are jonesing and do not want to drive to the City.. Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Good Would we come back - Maybe