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    Menlo Cafe

    3.7 (125 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    How have I never been here before!!???! I've driven and walked by this little spot for years and for some dumb reason, never have walked in.....until today. For Menlo Park the prices are amazing and the portions were huge. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Panini (I subbed the provolone for cheddar and added red onions) and they did not skimp on anything. The bread was perfect (Not too thick and not too thin) and very, very tasty. It was loaded with fresh veggies and grilled chicken. It was huge! Unless you are an extremely large eater, this is really a sandwich for two people. This is the kicker.....it was only $11 AND....all sandwiches include any can soda or can drink you choose!!! WHAT!? The sandwich was delicious and the people running the business are super sweet and kind. This is truly the hidden gem of Menlo Park! By the way.....Yelp has their hours listed incorrectly, they are open M -F from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Sat/Sun from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

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    Omg that white mocha is so good and the vibe here is so chill and great here too it's really soothing. I love the sounds of the coffee machine too. They have a window here for people watching. It's a great view. This is a frat place to read the paper or whatever you like to read

    Chicken pesto panini - it's really good!

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    Good place, friendly service. I had a panini tuna melt, which was very nice. It arrived promptly.

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    Great breakfast options! Loved the oatmeal as well as breakfast burrito. Definitely recommend.

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    I've been going to Menlo Cafe for the past two years and I love their chicken pesto panini! Their Coffee and customer service is great!

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    I love this place!! Elvia and Efren make a great team! The BLT and Chicken Pesto + Chicken Bacon Panini are delicious!!

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    Fambrini's Cafe - Monte Cristo Sandwich

    Fambrini's Cafe

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Grabbed brunch at Fambrini's, it was busy but there was still seating around 11am. The atmosphere…read moreand vibes are cute! You can find parking around the neighborhood but I found a parking garage around 2 blocks down. You line up and place your order at the front, after you can grab your napkins/water/utensils before heading to your table. Ordered Fambrini's breakfast and enjoyed it, the scrambled eggs were fluffy and potatoes were very flavorful. I liked the sourdough but do wish it had been toasted. Would come again and try other dishes.

    Food: The food here was definitely decent in both portion…read moresize and flavor, and the presentation had a clean look. While nothing completely wowed me, everything was still enjoyable. Some menu items felt a bit overpriced, while others were more reasonably priced. Overall, I'm not sure it's fully worth the price point, but it's definitely not bad either. Smoked Salmon Toast (8.5/10) - This dish had a lot of layers of flavor, and the egg was cooked perfectly with a runny yolk. I loved the variety of veggies that came with it, and the portion size was satisfying. The plating was also very nicely done. You can choose either potatoes or salad on the side. Tiramisu Crepe Cake (8/10) - Not overly sweet, which I liked. The cocoa powder balanced the sweetness nicely, making it more enjoyable. It was creamy without feeling too heavy or too much. Service: The setup here is more casual and self-service. You wait in line at the front to order and pay first, then grab your own utensils and napkins before finding a table. Once seated, they bring the food out to you using your table number. Overall, the service was decent. Ambiance: The place was very lively and packed, so it can get pretty loud with how many people are there talking. There's a lot of outdoor seating, but there was still a line out the door when we arrived. The space itself is large, spacious, and has a nice atmosphere overall.

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    Sweet Maple - Chicken Croffle

    Sweet Maple

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    My partner and I went to Sweet Maple on the recommendation of my foodie friend's ex. While I never…read moremet the man, he has incredible taste, because Sweet Maple has the best breakfast food I've ever had in the bay area. Well worth the trip. The two of us were dubious about the Millionaire's Bacon, because it was hyped up to the point where it seemed unlikely that it could live up to the reputation. We were wrong. We ordered the Millionaire's Bacon sampler platter, which is four strips of long, thick pieces of bacon, baked with brown sugar and spices. There is the original, which is brown sugar, cayenne, red, and black pepper, which was sweet, salty, and the perfect amount of spicy. The other slices were orange, cinnamon, and rosemary. My partner enjoyed the orange best, whereas I loved the cinnamon, but we both thought the rosemary was underwhelming. The bacon itself was very thick and meaty with a minimal amount of fat, and was just clearly high quality pork. Truly worth the hype. We also got the bottomless mimosas, which not only had multiple choices of juice (we got raspberry lemonade) but were surprisingly heavy on the champagne. The waiter kept them coming without us needing to ask, to the point where I had to tell him I was done because I was a little too tipsy for breakfast. My partner got the chicken croffle, and was very impressed. I tried the fried chicken (though not the croffle) and it was very well spiced, very crunchy, and well cooked--juicy and tender. I got the big hip, which is deep fried "french toast". I wouldn't call it french toast myself, but it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and came with fresh fruit, butter, and syrup. There wasn't enough syrup for the entire dish, but I asked our waiter for more and he came back with it in less than a minute. On top of the food being as close to perfect as you can get, the service was great. Several different waiters checked in on us throughout the meal, making sure we were enjoying the food and that we didn't need anything else. The vibes of the restaurant are really enjoyable too. The décor is lovely, the sound levels are very reasonable, and everything was spotless during our visit. Overall, I can't recommend Sweet Maple enough, and I'm kind of glad it's not closer to my house because I would go bankrupt with the amount of Millionaire's Bacon I'd buy on a weekly basis.

    New obsession! Croffle and fried chicken. The idea of waffle and chicken , but croffle …read more.. crossant, waffle and fried chicken is to die for. When we first put our name, we were the 50th.... it took about 45 min to go from 50th to be seated. Not bad, we walked around the block, checked out stores and walah!

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    Brunch with friends!

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    Angelicas - Chicken & Waffles

    Angelicas

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    We came here to celebrate an early Mother's Day brunch, and it was such a fantastic experience! The…read moremimosas were amazing, with a great selection of juices and the food was absolutely outstanding. Khin was our server she mentioned she was fairly new, but you wouldn't have known it. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and took great care of our entire party. Thank you, Khin! We had a large group, and I really appreciated that they accommodated us inside since it was a bit chilly that day. They seated us in the front area, which we loved. Everything we ordered from the appetizers, to the main dishes was packed with flavor. Nothing missed the mark. Truly one of the best brunch experiences in town! I had the chilaquiles along with a champagne drink that came with different juice options and fresh fruit such an adorable and fun presentation. My family couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was, including the dessert. We'll definitely be back for future family gatherings and next time, we're excited to try the outdoor patio seating!

    We had brunch here with no reservation on a busy weekend!…read more Ambiance: 5/5 Beautifully designed and spacious restaurant that offers outdoor seatings with heaters. Pet friendly too! Service: 4/5 Our waitress was friendly and efficient. Food: 4/5 Guava pancakes are highly recommended. Fluffy and not so dense with delicious guava sauce that wasn't sweet at all. Veggies omelette - Tasty and loved the potatoes that came with it. Tuna salad - HUGE pieces of THICK tuna; well worth the money! Salad was incredibly fresh and tasty. *Free refills on coffee* I'd highly recommend this place and will be back.

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    Joanie's Café - Breakfast Medley

    Joanie's Café

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    In the area, decided to come here after I read some great reviews, it was a sunny sat morning in…read more60s F so not that warm, lots of patio seating with heaters, the place was packed at 11. We waited for about 5 mins for inside seat. Very good vibes and busy. Service was great and fast. Very prompt and gave some friendly advice on what to get. Cups were never empty, coffee and water constantly topped off. Staff working very hard to turn over tables quickly. Food was prepared very quick. Other than Steak was a little bit overcooked (bearable) everything else was excellent. Good size, ratio and portion. Fresh fruits were a fine touch to seal the morning with a healthy start.

    If you visit Joanie's on a Sunday, congratulations, you've also signed yourself up for the farmers…read moremarket experience whether you planned to or not. There will be plenty of foot traffic going in and out of the restaurant. My dining companion and I settled in at the counter since the weather was a bit brisk today. Joanie's has been around long enough to wear its old-school vibe with confidence. The service is just fine. Nothing to complain about and nothing to tell write home about. It's a small enough place you are able to flag someone down if you needed something. We both ordered the "Joanie's Breakfast Medley" which includes French toast or two pancakes, two eggs any style, home fries, and your choice of protein (bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, chicken-apple sausage, or ham) for $25.95. We added two coffees, because we are functioning adults who require caffeine to make decisions. The food was fine, it was what a Sunday breakfast should be. I had a bit of a sticker shock when I asked for the bill and saw that it was OVER $75 for two people at breakfast, with tax and tip. I sat there doing the math in my head the way you do when you're hoping the numbers will somehow rearrange themselves into something more palatable. They did not. Now, to be fair, I am fully aware that the cost of ingredients and labor has gone up across the board. I was just operating on an optimistic budget of maybe $60 which I now realize is one of those "back in my day" comments to bore the Gen Zs to tears. If you want a recommendation for something sweet, go straight for the Cherries, Berries and Mascarpone French Toast. The eggs benedict is a reliable choice too, if you're feeling classic. The restaurant is easy to get to as it is located at the corner of California and Ash Street, and there's a large parking structure right next door. Would I go back? Probably, yes. But I will be prepared so that the wallet shock doesn't catch me off guard again.

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