You can't go wrong at Ceré Tea! I've been a handful of times, and I am consistently impressed with…read morethe quality of the drinks here. Every time I've walked by, there's a pretty sizable line (often extending out the door and around the corner) - but after trying it a few times, it's very clear why! They offer a wide variety of drinks spanning traditional espresso drinks, to matcha and hōjicha teas, to fruit teas and "tornados" (blended smoothies), so there is really is something for everyone! In the times I've been, I've tried their mango fruit tornado, earl grey matcha latte, a regular latte, and the black sesame matcha einspänner - and I've been impressed with each one! The drinks are thick, creamy, balanced, and always refreshing. They've been excellent for the warmer summer months, but some of their drinks are also available hot, which will be nice as we enter the cooler fall weather. The ordering system is fast and easy - just enter your order and pay on the kiosk, without needing to talk to the staff. And despite the often long lines, I've never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for my drinks. Overall, this place is consistent, quick, and very tasty. If you need a refreshing pit stop on your way around downtown Burlingame, Ceré Tea is a great way to go!

$7.25 for the Osmanthus Matcha Latte. Matcha is pre made in batches. For an expensive price point,…read moreI would expect it to be freshly hand whisked. This drink is described as matcha, milk, and Osmanthus Syrup. I didn't taste any of the syrup, the drink wasn't sweet at all, which isn't bad but I paid extra for the flavored latte rather than plain and it just tasted like plain matcha. It did have some flower leaves in it though? Which was unexpected as I would think a syrup would have been strained. You also don't interact with anyone here, you order on an iPad. The table I sat to wait at was dirty.

I love their einspanners! Both their black sesame and pistachio are so creamy and packed with…read moreflavor. Parking is pretty easy since it's surrounded by not only street parking but also a parking garage and parking lot just across the street. Inside, the space has a lot of bright natural light and I love the assortment of tables, chairs, and benches. There's even a back area with more seating but there's usually enough spots to sit inside.

Nice guys working the bar. I ordered the matcha latte and…read moreadded vanilla. The good quality flavor was present but very subtle, I think they could have used a little more matcha. I also noticed they bulk their matcha, so no whisking, just pouring from a bottle. Small seating area but good vibes.

The Fresh Squeeze items are Fresh!…read more Very nice selection of non coffee and non sugary drinks. Would come back just for this. Very good selection of salads, bakery, etc. think Foreigners in San Mateo!

My friend was raving about the breakfast bowl so we came to check it out…read more For a Tuesday morning the place was pretty busy at 1030am. They had one table for 4 that they marked as "reserved" b it apparently it was for a party like us that couldn't fit around the tables for 2. The staff was friendly and took our orders. We all got the Breakfast Bowl! Help yourself to a mason jar to grab some water. It was cute and very refreshing! I did love it! But me being the piglet that I am wished it was more. Love the poached eggs and the mixture of quinoa with roasted veggies, feta cheese and avocado. After I ate the eggs, I spritzed the lemon on the dish and it added a vibrant pop to the meal. My friends didn't finish theirs but I finished mine! So why 4 and not 5. Just wish the bowl was a bit more substantial but it was definitely tasty!

Phenomenal food and service. I would highly recommend this pace. Love their pastries!…read more They are known for authentic French viennoiserie and fine pastries--especially laminated croissants (including pistachio, triple chocolate, and almond varieties) made with premium Normandy butter, along with delicate entremets, tarts, cakes, artisanal breads (like baguettes), and seasonal specialties such as Galette des Rois.

I know I've left a review for this location before because every time I visited here Maison Alyzeé…read morehas offered a perfect experience and tasty food. I made sure to give Maison Alyzeé the positive credit it has earned every visit Maison Alyzeé croissants Rock My world! Today was another round of perfect service, and a beautiful location in Burlingame California while sitting at the window watching the good people and doggos. Easy parking front and back. Easier in the back or on a side street. Regularly maintained CLEAN bathroom you can send your child into alone with confidence. Free Wi-Fi if you need it. Seating inside and out. With a chill vibe at the sidewalk tables. And a vibrant hubub of social experience at the inside tables. Various delicious coffees made in a manner I found ready to consume without any need of embellishments. Seasonal menu additions keep Maison Alyzeé offerings fresh and interesting. I recommend this place. You will want to enjoy Maison Alyzée too!

Been a regular here for years. The toast sampler is my go to order, since you get a taste of the…read moredifferent types of toasts (savory and sweet options). The prosciutto and fig jam toast stands out to me because the saltiness of the prosciutto is balanced with the sweetness of the fig jam. The cafe uses ACME Sour Bâtard for their toasts, so quality of the bread is superb. The matcha rose latte was really good, I asked for less sweet, which I prefer, and the drink wasn't bitter because of the adjustment. The waffle sampler was a sweet treat to share. The strawberry ricotta was my favorite, the fruit was perfectly ripe and a touch of honey for some natural sweetness for the waffle. The ambience is super cute and great for IG pictures. Service is great - the servers and cashiers are nice.

Came here for a quick coffee pick-up on a Sunday afternoon. The place was bustling and lively with…read moredine-in people. No one was in line so we were able to place our orders right away. I ordered an Iced Vanilla Bean Latte with oat milk (+$0.50) and added Banana Creme (+$1.25). The coffee itself was okay, but the banana creme was good. It tasted like it was made with real bananas and not artificial flavors.

This has become my go to study spot whenever I'm waiting for the hubby to finish work…read more Great ambiance, good music that's not too loud, welcoming and courteous staff, good food (try the avocado toast!) and really good espresso drinks. Definitely a nice spot to get work done, study, or meet up with coworkers or friends.

I'd heard the hype about Equator Coffees, so I decided to stop by and see what it was about! I'm…read morenot a coffee drinker and wouldn't normally seek out a coffee shop like this, but I ordered a strawberry lemonade and a water. The lemonade was pretty good, though I can't speak to their coffee. The shop has a modern look, with bold red shelving and large windows bringing in natural light. There's also an outdoor seating area with tables and lounge chairs. The wait wasn't bad at all--I was there for about five minutes total, and the staff were generally nice. Overall, it was a decent visit. I don't live locally, so I wouldn't make a special trip, but I would consider stopping by again if I happened to be in the area.

Nice restaurant with a lot of outdoor parking…read more We sat at a big table with my family one early morning and it was nice that we could all go as a group. Breakfast burritos were good and pleasant.

Support the local businesses poster child should be Plucky's…read more A wonderful addition to Burlingame where you can literally unplug from your laptop and hang out in the real world with your friends. Great big windows with lots of light and chairs. Drinks are expensive, not gonna lie, but I think it's worth it since they have to pay staff and rent. My strawberry soda drink tasted good and they have handmade lemonade for $8 and also coffee which my coworkers got. They also have food and pastries if you're hungry, or grab a board game or rent one to pass the time!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Sama…read morehits the sweet spot of delicious drinks, good space to work, and decent surrounding parking options. The Rose Cardamom Honey Latte surprised me because I LOVED IT. It reminded me of a Vietnamese coffee in terms of coffee strength but balanced by sweetness. I was scared it would be too sweet or one flavor would be overpowered, but you can taste everything and the latte is very well balanced. My drink came out super fast after ordering at the register, and the decor is super aesthetic. Lots of good seating options and there are outlets for studying or working.

Sama Coffee Shop in San Mateo understands that a café can be more than a place to consume coffee;…read moreit can be an exercise in atmosphere and appetite. The room is quietly elegant, its Middle Eastern influences expressed through considered décor rather than theatrical excess. There is an appealing sense of decorum here; a place designed to encourage lingering rather than turnover. The coffee is similarly assured. Turkish coffee possesses the requisite depth and bitterness, while the rose-cardamom-honey latte introduces floral sweetness and spice with admirable restraint. The pastries and sweets--particularly the baklava and kunafeh--provide a luxurious counterpoint without descending entirely into confectionery excess. At roughly $10-$20 per person, Sama occupies a sensible price point for an experience that feels considerably more considered than the average neighborhood coffee shop. Sama is, ultimately, a café with a point of view and that is increasingly rare. The service was designed to provide you with a feeling that you're like a beloved family member. Eager to answer all questions asked and make you feel like you're at home.

Came in with my friend John, great variety, balanced blends, hilarious owner who is proud of his…read morecompany, as he should be because its glorious. There was something about a Tuna/salmon/saffron sandwich?!? Ambiance - Beautiful Tea- Served Hot, Direct and perfect Service- Top Notch

Service was friendly and the food was ok. The homemade scones were the standout with the cream,…read morehoney and jam. The tea sandwiches felt casual on wheat like we were at someone's house and not like a fancy tea - this is a super casual tea place. The tea was pretty good - we had the breakfast at Tiffany's and Bergamot/lavender? The egg salad and chicken salad were good and the pesto was excellent. Cucumber sandwiches weren't soggy and the cream cheese was good. Ambiance is definitely more casual than most tea places - there's an indoor/outdoor area and it gets cold so bring a jacket!

I recently had some pastries and bread from Backhaus delivered to me via 4 hour express air mail…read more Also known as my wife flying some back for me on a recent business trip to Burlingame. I can't really say anything about the atmosphere or service since I didn't physically visit this store. What I can say, though, is that Backhaus serves some stellar baked goods from everything I was able to try. Kouign Amann ($6) - This pastry has a nice tighter brioche-like crumb, clearly constructed without trying to be a croissant like so many other bakeries. There's an excellent thin sugar glaze melted on the bottom. It almost shatters like glass and is not too sweet. Sugar soaks into a pocket on the interior, creating a sweet, soft, almost pudding-like texture. (5/5) Almond Croissant ($7.75) - Really open lamination, airy and chewy. Cut in half and slathered with a dark brown colored almond frangipane. It's by far the darkest rendition I've seen and seems to have higher moisture content than most, so it soaks into the croissant, creating a soggy texture. It's also not strongly almond in flavor for some reason. The sliced almond on top powers the pastry far more than the filling. The croissant is good but definitely not my favorite. (4/5) Croissant Loaf ($22) - At first I thought this croissant loaf was really expensive, but I think it's well worth the price. Firstly, it's quite long. I didn't measure it, but I'd guess it's baked in one of the larger pullman loaf pans, probably at least 16 inches. The interior, while not having as large honeycomb air pockets as a normal croissant, still flake apart easily into layers. The loaf is compressed a bit from being baked in the pan, rather than having the freedom to openly rise. It's deliciously buttery inside, while the exterior is a dark golden brown that flakes apart. Unfortunately they bag the loaf up, so the exterior flakiness softens due to the moisture trapped in the plastic. It's still an excellent croissant loaf and it works wonderfully in sandwiches, as French Toast, and eaten just by itself. (5/5) I wish Backhaus had been open back when I lived in the Bay. I will definitely visit in person next time I fly down.

Wow what a find! We arrived and the line was out the door 15 min after they opened (a good sign)…read more All of their pastries looked so good, we asked the woman working which were top sellers and she recommended any croissant or scone. We chose the blueberry oatmeal scone, which was delicious, tasted almost like a cookie. Also got the raspberry coffee cake which was not my favorite as the raspberry was pretty strong and overshadowed the coffee cake. Finally got the breakfast sandwich which was my favorite item. To drink we all got cardamom lattes, hot. For some reason the drinks came out extremely hot, like I couldn't even pick up my mug without burning my fingers. After it cooled down for 10 minutes, it was really good but perhaps the baristas need to adjust their milk frothing temperature? The space is really cool, they have an upstairs section and if you sit by the window you get a nice view of the outside. They do not have outlets, so it's not designed to sit at all day and study.