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Little Late Bird

4.2 (92 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Mushroom Cheese Omelette
Max M.

Little Bird Latte!!!!! Such a great place to go for a walk, bring a dog in, grab a healthful bite, and continue on. Hidden Gem of the area, far superior to the nearby Starbucks.

Iced Banana Latte
Veronica P.

Recommended by TikTok! It was a little confusing finding this place as it's tucked away in a business plaza across from PlayStation. Service was 10/10 as soon as we walked in. The barista at the register was welcoming and gave good recommendations from their coffee to food options. Iced banana latte was delicious! It does have that artificial banana flavor but when mixed with the espresso and milk, flavor is balanced and right amount of sweetness. It reminds me of the Korean banana milk I usually get from Hmart or 99 ranch. Iced ocean latte was an interesting drink. The barista mentioned that it had a citrusy taste and it was refreshing! Definitely a unique latte that I haven't tasted anywhere else.

A serene location!
Nina D.

I'm always super excited to discover a new coffeeshop. And sometimes I just search coffee on google maps to see what comes up. That was the case when I found little late bird one morning after dropping off the kids at school. I love how hidden it is, and unassuming since it's attached to a business building in the middle of several other businesses. But it has a lagoon as its view for its outside tables! Very cool. The menu is super extensive. You can get anything your heart desires! Almost. :) But you might have to wait for the owner to make it haha. I asked for the Hojicha latte and the lady there didn't know how to make it. It was on the menu, but she said she usually just makes the food. She eventually figured it out and I was a little worried to try it haha, but it actually was very tasty! Success! She was fun and honest, which I appreciate. I will definitely come back to try the food she makes. I saw delicious musubis, unique cookie flavors, and colorful drinks. Until next time!

Spicy tuna sandwich
Joyce L.

Quaint cafe. Stopped by to catch-up with a friend in a not-so-busy area of San Mateo. They have their own parking lot, always a plus. Got their spicy tuna sandwich, which was tasty! And their other bite options sounded good too. Too bad I didn't live around here, else this would be an easy go-to spot.

Denise L.

Delicious drinks. Delicious sandwiches. The place was a little difficult to find, but it was well worth the trip. The bathroom was not in the restaurant and was a hike to get to so we postponed the restroom trip because it was too confusing to get to.

Half eaten Good morning burrito w/bacon and iced strawberry matcha w/boba
Chantel M.

This place is tucked away behind the Sony PS4 building. It's a cute little cafe with a lot of seating. You order at the counter, sit wherever you want and pick up your food from the pick up counter. For my meal, I got the Good Morning breakfast burrito with bacon. It was decent, but smaller than I expected, especially for the price. It also took quite some time for them to finally have my order ready, which was strange because my friend got the same exact thing and got his like 15 minutes before me. The flavor was good, but as stated, I can't really justify the price for what I got. For my drink, I got the Iced Strawberry Matcha with boba. It was okay for being local. I think there's not many drink places in San Mateo that are super close to the Foster City side of town, so it was nice to have one in the area. Overall, I thought it was an average experience. I might try a sandwich or Korean food instead, if I do come back.

Indoor view
Clare K.

Came here for Saturday lunch with my baby, and it was definitely worth the drive from San Jose! I was pleasantly surprised to find the café right next to a small pond and grassy area. It was such a peaceful spot. There's plenty of parking for guests too. You might not notice their café name right away since the sign just says "café, subs, rice, boba," but don't let that fool you, their menu is huge! There are so many food and drink options to choose from. You can enjoy a mix of Korean (like bibimbap and desserts), Japanese (onigiri), and American (sandwiches and coffee) dishes. We ordered the bibimbap, onigiri, sandwich, coffee, and their special dessert 'the Dubai chewy cookies' (they're viral in Korea right now!). Seriously, you have to try them! The weather was perfect that day, so we took a walk nearby with the dogs after lunch. The café itself was super clean and well-organized, and all the staff were friendly, kind, and genuinely caring. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu and of course, to have those Dubai chewy cookies again!

Michael C.

Nice small cafe with everything you need to refuel during your work day! The staff is super nice and everything is nicely priced. Not sure why so many of these Yelp elites are giving them 4 stars when it's clearly a 5 star place.

Hung L.

Stopped by Little Late Bird and ordered the Bulgogi sandwich, veggie bibimbap bowl, and an Ube Latte. Overall, it was a solid experience with good food and a relaxed café vibe. The bulgogi sandwich was flavorful and well-balanced, with tender meat and a nice savory-sweet marinade. The veggie bibimbap bowl was fresh and colorful, packed with vegetables and a satisfying portion that didn't feel too heavy. The only hiccup was that my ube latte was initially forgotten, so I had to ask about it. Once mentioned, it was quickly made and tasted smooth with a subtle ube flavor. Not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Service was friendly overall, and the space has a comfortable neighborhood feel. A small miss, but still a spot I'd come back to for the food and coffee.

Salmon avocado onigiri and matcha marshmallow scone
Natalie L.

I've been wanting to check this spot out because they have so much variety, and I decided this Saturday morning would be perfect! First of all, this is a nice cafe, and its dog friendly, though I'd recommend you keep your dog outside lol. I love that there are treats and water for your dog! We ordered the salmon avocado onigiri, matcha marshmallow scone, and bulgogi sandwich for food, and then a sweet purple potato latte and banana bubble tea for drinks. My sweet potato latte was pretty sweet but tasted of delicious ube, and the banana bubble tea was HEAVY on the banana. I wouldn't get the onigiri again, since there's only so much filling you can put in those, but I'd definitely get the scone again. The softest and moistest scone I've ever had (many I've had were dry), and the matcha flavor came through clearly. The bulgogi sandwich also tasted like a delicious Philly Cheesesteak with crunchy pickled jalapeños. Definitely swinging by here again for breakfast, quick lunch, or even an evening snack. They have cup patbingsu, and we decided we NEED to get that next time.

Japchae bulgogi
Elayna N.

I love finding little hidden gems like this place! Came here on a weekend around 2p. There was no line and plenty of seating. It's a perfect spot to catch up with friends or study although I didn't see a ton of power outlets. This is right next to an offshoot of lagoon water where a ton of birds stop by. So it's great for a picnic but the tables themselves aren't right next to the water. We ordered banana milk latte boba and a jasmine sea salt cream boba. Pricing was good and the boba balls were perfect chewiness. Both drinks had good flavor. 4/5 for drinks. Bulgogi sandwich 3.5/5 This was tasty and delicious. The only thing is that for the price I expect more than one small layer of bulgogi. So don't expect to be super full if you get it. Japchae 3.5/5 Also tasty and warm! The bulgogi is more ground beef in texture and for $13 I'd expect a little more than the bottom layer of the box. Overall, I'd still come back here and support a local shop. I'd probably stick to drinks and get food elsewhere or try the kimbap!

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Martha M.

Best sandwiches in the Bay. The bread is always soft, and the ingredients are fresh. The vibe is great--perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a solo lunch while gazing out at the pond.

Onigiri
Meriya S.

Today I ordered the passion fruit coconut smoothie with boba (I asked for it less sweet with 2% milk), the bulgogi sandwich, salmon avocado onigiri, and bulgogi onigiri. It took a little while for my order to be ready, but it was absolutely worth the wait -- everything was so delicious! The staff were super friendly, and the location is lovely. The café is right by a big pond, which makes the atmosphere really nice and relaxing. I'll definitely be coming back again!

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