30 days ago, waited 1.5hrs for friend. Never showed :---(. But I had the most wonderful Hot Cakes/Pan Cakes. Was shocked how fluffy, large and flavorful they were. I am a Hot Cake/Pan Cake snob. So this review is not from a rookie eater of such LOL. All the other breakfast foods looked just as delicious. Will go again and often. read more

Easy! No lines, basic breakfast and to date reasonable prices. Old school dinner. Stupid Yelp wants more characters. This place is simply easy. read more

The German baby Dutch pancake WAS the best here! Both my husband and I loved it. It was worth the 30 min wait and price. read more

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I've been going here for years. I would always go here for breakfast and dinner. I would pick up dinner here and I was too tired to cook after work. I loved the lasagna and prime rib. Now after covid they are only open for brunch which I'm kind of sad about but I totally understand. I came here for teriyaki steak and eggs with a side of corn beef hash and rice. I can't wait to come back and get my other favorites chicken fried steak and belgian waffle read more

Peter's Cafe - Teriyaki steak and eggs with a side of corn beef hash and rice. - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Do you need new seats & tables, modern updating? No you don't because you're a neighborhood dinner that's been here a very long time' they had regulars coming and going saying hi to each other. The vibe was family owned new and old immigrants working here. The menu was varied with old favorites like liver and onions! I know you either love liver or hate it, l love it'. Today's special teriyaki pork chops and eggs or liver onions eggs, hard choice, Liver and onions for me just because I haven't had to in a long time! Cooked perfect, eggs fluffy, home fries lightly crispy not bad at all! Near the San Francisco airport, actually I'm waiting for my clients to land' if five stars is the best of the best? l gave this place a 4 stars for effort great breakfast, good service, Happy to Support, read more

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Went here yesterday for breakfast! Portions are really great! Loved the crunch and sweetness flavors of the crepe! The pancakes were fluffy and soft! Service is really wonderful! When arriving to the restaurant the parking lot was packed. Walking into the restaurant and seeing everyone smiling as they laugh or eat their food! The servers are very welcoming. Love the interior as well and the design. Really cozy and clean! read more

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We've going to this place for brunch for a long time. I like the food, and the service. It's nothing fancy. It's just a solid breakfast and brunch place. read more

Husband missed his flight so we had a few hours to kill until it was time for his other flight. We searched for a brunch place and this place came up. All the positive reviews are spot on! It is perfect for a brunch place near the airport. The servings are pretty generous. The menu is pretty overwhelming as there are a LOT of choices! I recommend the Chefs special. The kids platters are also pretty decent, my kids LOVED the pancakes! Ambiance is pretty neat, lots of trinkets and decor. Service was a little slow, hence the .5 star taken away but they did seem quite busy. Highly recommend if you are in need of a quick breakfast or lunch before your flight!!! read more

Came here for breakfast with the family after landing at SFO. I am a sucker for mom and pop cafes. The interior was old school and had a charm to it. Staff were very welcoming upon entering. Food was simply mediocre. Potatoes were delicious. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the eggs Benedict. My husband's country fried steak had a good taste, but wasn't the best. Everyone has different opinions, so don't let this review deter you from trying it yourself! read more

Peter's Cafe - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

I came here with my friends on a Sunday morning for breakfast. We wanted somewhere that didn't have a wait time and we got just that. We were seated promptly upon arrival. The server was eager and rushing us to order, which makes sense since I'm sure they wanted to keep the flow of customers moving. The customer service was pretty good and food came out quickly. The portions were bigger than expected and filling. The food was okay. Loco moco was very peppery with a lot of scallions and salty gravy, but the eggs were done well. The Peter's Special Cheese Steak sandwich is not what my friend expected. She was hoping for something like a Philly cheesesteak and it was just onions and cheese with meat. The blueberry pancake was overhyped. All the other reviews had me excited for it, but it was kind of a letdown. It was too doughy. There wasn't any fluffiness. I couldn't finish the order. The hash browns and scrambled eggs were the best parts. Perfectly seasoned hash browns that were golden brown. The scrambled eggs were cooked just right. Overall, we were grateful for the speed of the service and may come back again to try other things. read more

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Favorite place to grab our German pancakes and goes splendidly along with our coffee!

Great service, delicious food, locals ambiance. Would recommend & look forward to returning. read more

Peter's Cafe - Specialty coffee - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Pretty decent, but inconsistent. We like there's a dedicated parking lot, and it's a good location right at the corner of El Camino and Millbrae Ave. (old Lyon's restaurant ages ago). Service was average. Food, again, was inconsistent - eggs were cooked really great, but the pancakes were overcooked and the hash browns had no flavor. Throw at least a small cube of butter, or flatten it more for a better even crisp. Little touches would go a long way. Good menu. Decor definitely needs upgrades; basically a full remodel. read more

Great place classic diner look! Ordered the country fried steak and pancakes with hash brown and over easy eggs. The country fried steak was great the gravy on top was perfect. The eggs was runny. And the pancakes were fluffy! Martha was my waiter and she was amazing! Great service and checked in to make sure everything was good! They have a medium size parking lot so plenty of parking. read more

Peter's Cafe - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Big time and long time staple for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Food and staff very good and friendly. read more

Peter's Cafe - Early Sunday. - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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It's been a while since my last visit and it was disappointing. The prices have increased, the quality of the food has gone down and the service needs improvement. Today's visit started off having to wait longer than usual to just place our order. After the drink server had to tell the waitress that we had been waiting, did she make her way to our table. The restaurant was only half full, so it wasn't super busy. Once our order was taken, it took about another 20 minutes. My wife and I ordered ground beef and eggs. It was a basic hamburger patty that was uncooked in the center,raw and bloody. Another waitress returned the dishes and returned about 15 minutes with a new patty on the plate but now the eggs were cold. Tempted to just leave we ate it and left with no tip. I try to help local small businesses but when things like this happen it makes it hard to return. This place is a roll of a dice. read more

Peter's Cafe - This was the replacement patty after returning the uncooked patty...notice the bloody grease on the plate. - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

The service was really good, very friendly and asked me questions about if everything was okay and if I needed anything else, very attentive. The pancakes were really delicious and the bacon was really crispy just the way i like it . My Friend ordered the farm house omelette which was fluffy and tasty. We enjoyed our breakfast a lot. Definitely recommend going there. read more

This is a great breakfast spot! I haven't been to this restaurant in a LONG time but recently had a family get together there. I can't believe I don't eat breakfast here more often! Their bacon and eggs where amazing! The bacon was prepared just how I like it! Not greasy in the slightest. The hashbrowns where very well seasoned! My brother ordered the German Baby. That thing was MASSIVE! However it took like an hour to make, I appreciated that the server let us know this before it was placed. That wasn't my kind of dish but if you are into that sort of thing and have the time, definitely give it a try! I mean there isn't much more to say about Peter's! Great service, great food and great classic diner atmosphere! I'll be coming here more often! read more

Peter's Cafe - Two eggs any style with bacon - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Old school diner with a bit of a Hawaiian flair. We loved the retro interior and the fact that were saw loco moco on the menu! So the reason we came across this place was because we had 30 mins to kill while waiting for my car's smog test across the street. It was certainly a very cozy spot to hang out early friday morning. We were greeted and seated right away. The host was wearing a Hawaiian shirt and there were some tropical flowers on the wall. Besides the loco moco we got turkey benedicts. The hollandaise was tasty and the turkey was tender. Hate when turkey is dry but this was just right. The hollandaise was a little on the chunkier side which is not my fav, but the flavor was spot on. The loco moco was really good!!! And loved that it had fresh scallion. We were ask how we'd like the meat cook and we chose medium. Very good and would come back here for it again :) read more

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Peter's has survived about two decades of a proposed demolition, so eat here while you still can. There have been a few proposals to redevelop this block, and for whatever reason, nothing has happened. Fortunately, Peter's has stuck it out, providing traditional diner food at a reasonable price. Everything on the menu is good, and they try to keep the prices down. It's your typical old-school diner fare, but the service is friendly even though it can be reasonably busy here. There's free parking, but if you're a BART or Caltrain commuter, it's just outside the station's west entrance. The pancakes are delicious. One of my favs is the cold veggie sandwich. The chili is excellent too. They have beer and wine. read more

Great food but gps is misleading. Location is the next street corner. Great service n good family friendly

Also recommended to come here by my close friend that lives in the bay so wee had our last breakfast here. Plus, they're really close to SFO so, if you're looking for a hardy filling breakfast, give them a try. We were seated immediately and we kinda both knew what we wanted. Hubby went with the veggie omelet and I went with the biscuits and gravy. We both loved our food and the gravy was delish, like my grandma used to make. Peters Cafe is straight to the point and if that is what you want, then give them a try. I also noticed a full bar so if you want a bloody mary, they got you. read more

It's been over 10 years since I last ate here with my family. Nothing has changed (and that is a good thing... well maybe the prices). It is a classic diner that brings you straight back to the 60's. I really love the classic diner ambiance. Today my husband and I share a mushroom and cheese omelette and a veggie omelette with sourdough toast and a half stack of banana walnut pancakes....it was great! Service was friendly and very welcoming. I hope this place will be here another 60 years! read more

OH MY GOD!!!! I forgot how good sausage gravy and biscuits could be!!! Soooo grateful the waitress encouraged me to order it as an appetizer while waiting for my Dutch Baby Apple Pancake. I haven't had biscuits and gravy this good in many years. The biscuit was soooo nice fluffy, soft, and moist just as a biscuit should be, pure perfection! Don't get me started on the gravy though!!!! It's made in house and the sausage is soooo perfectly seasoned and the meat to sauce ratio is on point. It was just the ideal comfort food nice hot dish. Definitely will be back to try their hot link sausage and gravy with biscuits!!! The restaurant itself is a very classic old time American diner vibe. However though thanks to the exceptional friendly kind staff it gives a very nice homey feel. I can definitely see why it has a lot of old timer local regulars here. Excited to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Peter's Cafe - Sausage biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

The food is so delicious here. I have been eating here for almost 20 yrs. The service is outstanding and the atmosphere is amazing. Bring your friends and family for breakfast you will enjoy. read more

Peter's Cafe is a great spot for classic diner breakfast or lunch options. My personal favorite for breakfast are the blueberry pancakes. Excellent! Service has always been good when we visit. read more

I've been coming here for years and just walking in makes me feel at home. The decor is a little dated, but that is part of the charm. I almost exclusively come here for breakfast or lunch and they do breakfast and lunch very well. I often go to other restaurants with my foodie friends, but I feel Peters has the right combination of attentive and friendly wait staff serving delicious traditional food. Also, many of their dishes have a yeah Hawaiian influence that I appreciate. As more and more of my favorite restaurants close for various reasons I hope Peter's hangs in there as one of the last of a dying breed. read more

Perfect diner experience- excellent food and service! Right by the airport for a stop before a delayed flight.

At Peter's Cafe everything I've ever had there has been delicious, but I'm partial to breakfast, and Peter's Café is one of the best breakfast places on the Peninsula, and there aren't that many anymore. Sometimes i just crave bacon. The bacon there is phenomenal. Bacon with eggs, with waffles or a BLT. Love it. parking is easy. The people are wonderful and accommodating. The service is fast. The place is comfortable with an homey warm feeling. And it has the best handicap bathroom I have ever seen. I'm not handicapped but this is still really excellent to see. Check it out. read more

Hands down the BEST pancakes on the Peninsula, e v e r y t i m e. IMO. Sorry IHOP, MPH, and Stacks and the rest of them. Plus the menu is great, extensive with daily specials as well. The staff is always friendly, a true dated diner. I love this place! read more

If staying near the airport, and you have an appetite, this is the place to go. Hamburgers are very hearty and delicious. The pancakes are thick and fluffy, and coffee is strong. Did not have time to try out other menu items, but I will be back if I'm in the area again! Also, this establishment has a retro diner vibe to it. read more

Peter's Cafe - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Oh yes!!! Staying in a hotel 1 kilometer from here. Offered a microwave sandwich starbucks style. So I walked to Peters. Real food, carafe of coffee. Waitress steering a couple of Muslims away from the bacon and working to accommodate their needs. Happy customers, did i say real food...and plenty of it. I have stepped back to time before customer service meant putting a sandwich in a bag. Come here...you won't regret it. read more

Peter's Cafe - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Good breakfasts at a good price. Friendly staff. The decor is showing its age, but that's part of the charm.

One of my favorite breakfast spots. The customer service here is always exceptional. The food never fails to disappoint & they're fast too! I swear every time I go here, my food comes out in ten minutes! read more

Peter's Cafe - Corn beef hash & eggs (over medium) - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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I wish I could give a negative zero stars. My husband and I left before our order arrived. While sitting on the booth waiting for our food I saw a cockroach crawling behind my husband's head on the wall. I flagged down the staff but she was too stupid to look and was pretended not to know what I was saying. The booth behind me pointed to yet another cockroach on the same wall in the booth. By this time other staff arrived and proceeded to kill the cockroach with what they had in hand (someone's bill and cash). As the woman proceeded to kill the cockroach, two more cockroaches emerged from within the booth where my husband was sitting. Naturally both my husband and I jumped out the booth. NEVER once did the staff apologize. Instead they asked if we wanted to switch seats. SERIOUSLY?! We said BYE but not before we shook off our jackets. Health officials need to inspect this place. read more

I've been having breakfast at Peter's Café for more than 10 years. Service is always good. Food is always good. Portions are substantial. They have an extensive menu and a mind case I can order a hamburger for breakfast highly recommend as a place to go for breakfast or lunch. They are not open for dinner. read more

Thus far the best breakfast cafe around. Their menu has a lot of selections. I get the turkey benedict which I have never seen as an option before and it is out if this world!! And it's huge. I always have leftovers. The flavor is there and they don't skimp on the protein. They know how to make hash browns perfectly crispy without burning them like several breakfast places in the neighborhood do. And the middle is not undercooked potato, it's perfect. The service is welcoming and they ALWAYS come by to see how everything is going after you get your food. It's been around since forever so definitely could use a make over but it's not necessary since the food is dog on good. And it's huge. I would feel comfortable ordering anything off of the menu. Friendly service from all of the staff every visit. read more

Peter's Cafe - Turkey Benedict w/extra hollaindaise - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Peter's cafe. Hm. Have been wanting to try this place given the 70's vibe, prime location and all the kitch of the nearby MPH, but no, it's just an ok version of a diner that's been around for too long. Had the "Peter's scramble", basically a meatier version of the world-famous Joe's Special. Decent version and pretty good. Crepes were devoured across the table and the spaghetti and meatballs were fine. Liver and onions was pretty dry, so overall a fine food experience. Highlight of the menu was the senior section where you have to be 59.99 years old to get a discount and "No fake IDs please". Service was weird, with a long delay to order with only 2 other tables in the place. And then a lot of disappointment as we ordered (kids didn't apparently order enough veggies). Not the worst, but definitely not the best and probably won't wind up back here anytime soon. read more

This is currently my go to. One of the main reasons, it's close to my home. This place reminds me of the old school breakfast dinners growing up. They've got good service by a friendly staff. I'm currently addicted to their blueberry pancakes, damn they're good! I had some of their other breakfast items and I can't complain. ALSO! When you order coffee, they leave a coffee pot, at your table. If you're looking for a good burger, they cook a perfect medium patty. read more

This is a old fashioned American Roadside Diner perfectly located at the intersection of two busy streets and next to Millbrae CalTrain and BART Stations. For those of us old enough to remember eating at places like this with our parents, simply walking in brings a wave of nostalgia. The food is not gourmet but roadside diners were never meant to be high class establishments. If memory serves me correctly, the current ownership took over the restaurant a couple of decades ago. Part of the charm is that they have changed very little during the years. Peter's Cafe is just the place for weary travelers. We had been up since early morning. We had driven two hours to an American Cancer Society Fundraiser in Millbrae and spent three hours doing our thing to entertain the people there. We were tired and hungry. Peter's Cafe was just what we needed. Service was very good. My wife enjoyed her BLT and the fries that I stole from her plate passed the very good test, they were very good when cold. I had the daily special: Chorizo Scramble Quesadilla. My mouth is watering just think about it. Yes, I would have changed it a bit if I were preparing it; but, for this weary hungry musician, it was perfect. I have noticed that the cost of eating at a restaurant has gone up a bit in the last decade; however, I would rather pay a few dollars more to be served than to eat at a drive thru. Wander in and enjoy the good food and good service at Peter's Cafe. read more