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    Milli Cafe

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Menu
    Cheri L.

    This cute cafe has a nice menu including seasonal ones with fun flavors. I tried the banana cold brew crema which was good and definitely kept me awake, but I think the matcha was a winner here. For just a regular matcha, it had a strong flavor and wasn't too sweet. Service was nice and the drinks came out pretty fast.

    Rose latte
    Connie C.

    I was on a mission to find a coffee shop where I can go offline for some time. It was on a rainy day, I definitely did not want to head to the city. I wanted to find a new spot, to give other businesses some love. Ended up at the end of busy downtown Millbrae at a corner with Milli Cafe. It's pretty spacious inside with some communal and individual tables, some bar seats along the windows as well. Granted that day was pouring, I would expect more people on a weekend if the weather was better. I didn't look at their pastry selection, maybe for next time. I ended up getting their rose latte, was debating between that and charcoal latte, but I didn't need a black colored coffee to match that weather. Happy with my choice though, the coffee was smooth, the rose flavors were not overpowering. The presentation was cute, with the crushed petals added on. Service is a bit on the slower end, there were about 3 workers, less than a handful of customers throughout my time there. One group of customers left and their tables were full of crumbs, it did take a while for the staff to clean up. I do hope service speeds up a bit if there is a larger influx of customers.

    Rachelle T.

    A nice pick me up after my workout class nearby! I love the natural lighting in this space, enough seating, great for a quick catch up with a friend. I wanted an iced coffee that was good with soy milk and the barista recommended the Raw Honey Latte. Solid choice! A lil more on the sweeter side, but didn't bother me. Would love to come back!

    Beautiful latte art
    May L.

    My friend recently told me this is the sister shop to my go-to coffee spot in my neighborhood, Spruce Cafe in South San Francisco. It's my first time here but the staff and flavors feel familiar. My barista, Amy, works at both Millie and Spruce Cafe. She is very meticulous with her latte art and always creates the cutest designs for customers. One of the main reasons I enjoy going to Spruce Cafe is because of the latte art the staff create. Millie has large windows, making the space bright and airy. The drinks are similar to those at Spruce Cafe. There is plenty of street parking available outside, so parking is easy.

    Merry K.

    Attracted to their Banana Chocolate Latte. It was satisfyingly good. Cute art on the top. Next time I would order it with extra shot and ask for a mug. Everybody got a mug except me....

    Coconut latte
    Erica L.

    Stopped by here ahead of going to the SFO airport. The coconut latte is delicious and really flavorful as a hot latte. The space is bright with natural lighting and the illuminated boards really adds to the space. If I lived around here, I would definitely be here all the time! There's a bathroom, WiFi and there's 1 hour and 2 hour parking right outside.

    Menu
    Ajay C.

    I visited the coffee shop on a weekday morning when it was relatively quiet and there was no rush, so I expected a more attentive experience. Unfortunately, both baristas seemed to ignore us at the counter and ended up taking the order of someone who arrived a few minutes later, apparently because they were known to them. That part was a bit disappointing and set the wrong first impression. As for the coffee, it was decent taste and it felt slightly overpriced given the portion size. That said, the ambience is definitely a strong point. The space is comfortable, calm, and well-suited for spending time, especially if you want to sit down with a laptop and get some work done. Despite the service hiccup, I'd still consider coming back mainly for the atmosphere rather than the coffee itself.

    Inside
    Tyler E.

    Millbrae has been lacking a solid coffee shop for awhile so when Milli opened up it was a welcome addition to the downtown. Decided to stop in on a rainy morning and order a dirty chai and a matcha latte. The dirty chai was excellent but the matcha fell flat. The outside and inside were really nice I'm a sucker for tile but it wasn't a space I would want to spend a long time in. I would recommend coming here for coffee/espresso drinks just skip the matcha.

    Inside as we wait for our matcha lattes
    Steve L.

    Great looking interior with a simple menu of espresso and matcha drinks. During busy periods like weekend mornings, be prepared to wait 5-10 mins in line and then 15 mins for your order. If you are in a hurry, you should go elsewhere. Two people working on a busy morning. Enjoyed my matcha latte though a bit over powered by the milk and less of the matcha taste. Not sure what type of matcha they use or if enough was used. Note they do charge $1 for any of the alternative milks like soy, oat or almond. Bakery items are made in house according to them. Limited seating with a counter at the open window and a few small tables inside.

    Matcha latte and mocha
    Jodie S.

    Cute modern cafe on broadway street. Definitely one of the rare cafes in this area. Limited seating inside but very spacious. We tried the mocha and matcha latte and both drinks were okay. Not super strong flavors and a little watered down but it will do if you just want a drink while studying or chatting.

    Matcha Latte
    Kaitlyn L.

    Milli Cafe is a clean and modern cafe, fairly poppin' in the mornings with people catching up over breakfast. I stopped by while waiting for some friends at SFO, craving a matcha latte but not expecting much. While this isn't exactly an authentic, hand-whisked matcha, it was okay. It was an iced sweet drink that did its job. Overall though? the service was sweet and the space was clean.

    Banana matcha with oat milk
    Stephanie F.

    I needed to go to Millbrae for an errand, and I happened to park right in front of Milli Café. I stopped in for an afternoon pickup and immediately noticed how clean and modern this place was. I opted for a seasonal banana matcha latte with oat milk. I was surprised to see the barista take her time with my latte art and created a really cute bear. The drink itself was delicious. It had a slight bitterness from the matcha with a hint of banana flavor that was sweet but not overly so. It was perfectly balanced! The other beverage offerings and pastries sounded good too! I'll have to stop by Milli Café again the next time I find myself in Millbrae.

    Kanika K.

    5.50 for a Gibraltar but tasted good! The place has street parking around but it can take a few mins to find parking around there as there's a lot of businesses around. The service was super fast and the place is quiet and work/study friendly!

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    Goodthing Coffee

    (295 reviews)

    Really liked this cute cafe - it's located in the Downtown Burlingame area, so parking might be…read morechallenging, but there's a lot of public parking lots available with a short walk away. There's a limited number of seats inside, but they also have a small outdoor patio as well. Good place to hang out and chill if you're able to grab a seat. I ordered the Gui Hua Oat Latte, since that sounded pretty unique. There was other drinks that I was interested in trying like some of the matcha drinks, but I rarely see an osmanthus-inspired drink at coffee shops. It is made already with oat milk, so I didn't have to ask for any milk substitutions. I thought it was pretty good in terms of a latte, however, I wish the osmanthus flavor was a little stronger. The barista mentioned that the latte would have more of a floral taste, but it felt pretty faint. Cost was pretty similar to other coffee shops in the area, since it was $8-9 for my drink with oat milk already included. Other than that, would come back if I'm ever back in the area. I like the cozy vibes and fun drinks that they have!

    1st time trying this unique cafe in Burlingame. Had a delicious Guihua Oat Latte (osmanthus tea…read moresyrup) which you can get hot or iced and with coffee or matcha. Contemporary interior with only some seating in the front, but they also have a back patio with more seating. Very clean bathroom which is always a plus. Good amount of metered parking nearby and around the corner. Would definitely stop by again to try more of their contemporary drinks.

    Suzanne's Cake & Pastry - Custard bun (@joeynht)

    Suzanne's Cake & Pastry

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    Pork Sung roll was delicious. It had more pork sung in the roll than the one at Simply Cake and…read moreoverall tasted better, so I'd come back here for that. Taro bread was delicious. There was also a red bean/mochi bread that was interesting. I probably wouldn't get this again, but good to try. I'm curious to try the other steamed buns that are $8-9/per container of four. Portuguese egg tarts were $3.75/per which is a little expensive imo. We'll be back some day.

    Portuguese egg tarts and regular egg tarts here weren't anything special. The Portuguese ones have…read morea decent flaky crust and creamy custard, but they're missing that wow factor--kinda bland compared to the real deal. Regular HK-style ones are just okay too, nothing standout. Not cheap either (around $3 each these days?), but I guess you're paying for convenience on the Peninsula. That said, it's not bad at all, and when you're in San Bruno/Millbrae and don't feel like driving into SF Chinatown, this is one of the better local options. Not too many solid Chinese bakeries around here, so it fills the gap without being a total letdown. Best egg tarts are still at Golden Gate Bakery in SF Chinatown--no contest. Theirs have that perfect silky, jiggly custard and buttery crust that makes you want to go back immediately. Suzanne's is fine for a quick fix, but if you can make the trip, skip this and head to GG Bakery instead. Solid neighborhood spot if you're lazy like me and want something nearby, but don't expect it to blow your mind.

    Brothers Cafe - delicious biscuits and gravy. with crispy hashbrowns too. *chefs kiss*

    Brothers Cafe

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    We love getting brunch at Brothers Cafe!…read more My order to is always the same- Kids Brioche French Toast, side of seasonal veggies and freshly squeezed apple juice. You order at the register and then sit down. Everyone has always be very kind and efficient. Can't wait to visit again!

    Didn't know that this little cafe was hidden behind the Trader Joe's and Living Spaces plaza even…read morethough I've been here a million times. They have a similar set up to Crepevine where you order and pay before finding your seats. Their menus on the wall look similar too! I am not a fan of tipping before you even get your food, especially because if you want a drink or refill, you do have to get up and pay again... The food itself was good, portions are huge! It will definitely put you in a food coma for the rest of the day haha. We ordered the biscuits and gravy with sunny side up. I wish there was more gravy on the biscuit as it was just the top layer that had gravy. The eggs do have a heavy butter after taste. The chicken and waffles was my favorite. It's pretty much half a chicken, and fried well. All pieces were juicy and I love that they give you gravy on the side in a cup! Too bad they didn't give that for the biscuits. Waffle was light and fluffy. We couldn't finish the chicken so there was a little to take home. The mimosas were with freshly squeezed orange juice which was nice. It was a bummer when we went to get our second drinks the cashier told us we should have just gotten the mimosa kit. We didn't know that was a big bottle with OJ...but too late. I would definitely come back to try some other items. Food came out quick too.

    Paris Baguette - Inside seating

    Paris Baguette

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    I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

    There's a lot of yummy items, and usually this location is reliable, but there's been a few times…read morewhere things weren't great. Also, most of the time, the service is just service, no smiles and nothing special or friendly about it. The fruits lack freshness. Recently we bought a cake and it was covered in moldy raspberries. Would have been great if they caught this when they boxed it up. They were pretty moldy, so it makes me wonder how good their refrigeration and handling practices are. They have a bunch of cream filled pastries on display at room temperature, which also seems sketchy. One time I bought a cream filled croissant in the afternoon and it tasted spoiled and had to be thrown out.

    Milli Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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