Location is pretty cool! You can watch planes land into Half Moon Bay. I didn't see many, but it was a Wednesday morning. I sat outside on their benches and it's cozy and quiet. I ordered their Shakshuka because it's very rare I see this on the menu and it's vegetarian. I try. And I appreciate places that provide vegetarian or vegan options. It was good! Full of flavor, and filling. Just seemed a bit overpriced. I felt like most dishes were overpriced for what they were. The service was good. Very minimal. But friendly. I may go back again to try more menu items and see more plans next time. read more

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Woke up craving brunch and found this really adorable little spot out by Half Moon Bay airport. I'm so happy I found a place that serves a good Dutch Baby! The staff was friendly and welcoming. It was so nice sipping my coffee, enjoying my brunch, and watching the little planes roll by the panoramic windows. Definitely a nice local getaway! read more

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Great drinks and an amazing happy hour menu. The atmosphere and staff were really amazing. Everyone seemed happy, and they really made our day. Thank you read more

Pilot Light - Coconut drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Cruised down here for breakfast one day and it was pretty good. The place is a lot bigger than I thought and included a patio outside for dining. This place is an order at the counter and they bring your food to the table kind of place. Table are turned over quickly and the food was plentiful. I will say the items on the menu are things you don't just find anywhere so the Croque Monsieur we had was delightful. They also have sweet or savory dutch babies! Will keep this place in mind for local breakfast spots! read more

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Pilot Light is a small, cozy restaurant next to a local HMB airport-perfect for breakfast. The service is great, the food hits the spot, and watching the planes come and go makes it a fun, unique experience. read more

Food and drinks are delicious along with a cool view. Hope you catch some planes taking off! Service is lovely! read more

Pilot Light - Coconut water & Espresso float. Yum. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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The strawberry margaritas at Pilot Light were amazing! Super refreshing, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. Definitely one of the best I've had--highly recommend. read more

Pilot Light - Best Strawberry margarita at pilot light. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Pilot Light is a cute and casual breakfast and lunch restaurant owned by a husband and wife duo. It overlooks a small airport and is a unique restaurant property on an airplane runway on the coast with both indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome! I had a vanilla latte with oat milk, which came in a personalized pilot light mug Tumblr. We also got the homemade orange juice which came in the same Tumblr. The BLTA and fries were delicious, as was the lighter fruit parfait with granola. Unfortunately, the huevos rancheros itself were pretty disappointing as there was no real flavor. (No salsa or seasoning) The chips on this meal were were unsalted so, we asked for a side of salsa to be able to enjoy it. Once I added, some green salsa tasted a whole lot better unfortunately it came out very bland prior. Overall, I think this is a cute casual but fun breakfast spot with a lot of great options in the menu. I'd love to return and try something else next time! read more

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We made a breakfast bite stop on the way to Half Moon Bay 51st pumpkin and art festival. We craved both festival food and pancake :) Pilot flight is situated across a pumpkin farm, with plenty of parking. Ambiance inside is chic and as you probably expect from the name, it's situated at the Half Moon Bay airport and you can see the runway - planes take off and land as you eat. We ordered a Dutch baby pancake. The person at the counter was friendly. We couldn't help but notice that it was a $20 pancake. Pricey!! We waited about 15-20 mins for it to be served. The pancake was absolutely gorgeous and delicious. It had a good texture, the flavor was not just all bread. It had a egg custard flavor but not overwhelmingly so. We will definitely visit again! read more

Pilot Light - Dutch baby pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Stumbled onto this place after a nice morning hike/workout out on the coast. Very road-stand feel as I've probably drove past it many times but never knew what was here. It is in a small building that looks kinda temporary to serve this tiny airport. Open only breakfast and lunch hours, order at the counter and things will get brought out to your table. Workers were nice but not really enthused. Coffee ($4/4*) Pretty darn strong as it kept me buzzzzed for hours. Pretty dark and strong roast too, this ain't your average diner quality coffee. And its a free pour, so you can knock yourself out, or get a to-go cup and get one for the road, which I graciously obliged in. They also have the strangest coffee mug/vessel for in-house sipping. It is stainless steel in the interior but a rubberized exterior which had their branding on it. So the rubber part made it easy to hold and the steel kept that coffee hot for a long time. And I think the thing can hold almost a pint, which I think prolonged my caffeine high. Eggs and Sausage ala carte ($10/3.5*) The eggs were perfect, cooked to my over easy request, not greasy with vibrant yolks. They use better eggs here than most other places. But I wasn't digging their breakfast sausage links. It almost seemed like it was more like chicken than pork as it was leaner than most. And when I usually eat sausage or bacon for morning outs, I'm not trying to cut calories or be healthy. Just give me a basic juicy old school pork product. I dipped my sausage pieces into the runny yolks to get more richness out of them. Mini Order Pancakes with added Fresh Berries ($8 + $4/4*) So their small order is 2 pancakes, and it was more than enough. There'd be no way I'd ever be able to knock down a large. Their pancakes are decent sized like at least 7-8 inches in diameter. Nice tender batter with good flavor. No butter served with which I thought was strange, but with just a touch of syrup, made for an above average pancake outing. Berries totally a nice touch being quite fresh and vibrant. So it wasn't a sweet compote or anything, straight up cold fresh strawberry, blackberry and blueberry. Each one has its own unique flavor and texture and went well with the maple syrup. Nice find and would most certainly hit them up again. Makes the coastal highway 1 trip that much more unique and special. read more

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This Coconut Float drink was amazing . I never would've thought coconut water and espresso would be a combination and was surprisingly good . I would highly recommend trying this drink atleast once while it's still on the menu . read more

Pilot Light - Coconut Float Drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

These folks make great breakfast and lunch plates. And they have some unusual offerings-like Shakshuka and sweet or savory Dutch baby's. The guys take good care of me too. Elderly with mobility issues! read more

Great food and service with lots of options for lunch and breakfast. We ate outdoors since HMB has really nice weather in general and it was perfectly pleasant. It wasn't super crowded and we got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the Bella burger and needless to say it was delicious. The fries here are also super crispy and hot, and seasoned well. The fried chicken sandwich was also pretty good, and the huevos rancheros had freshly cut avocado on it, also really delicious. As a sweet ending we got a Dutch baby pancake which was not too sweet and decorated with fresh berries and cream, highly recommend. They have tons of high quality food options here but the only thing I would knock them on is their drinks. Pretty low quality coffee since it tasted kind of burnt and the OJ was also just alright. I'd come back in a heartbeat for their burgers and fries again. read more

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Stop if you drive by. Fish and chips is so fresh and delicious. People are amazing.

Came here after a hike in the area with my doggo. Love that the patio is dog friendly and that you can check out the planes while enjoying some food. Enjoyed the mimosa (with pulp!) which was a reasonable $11. The food, ehhh. I was really disappointed. I love Shakshouka and was thrilled to read positive reviews about it. However, the flavors just did not work. Zucchini, corn and peas are cooked in the tomato-based sauce, which tasted like it had no other seasoning. The egg was overdone, and had some sumac and additional seasoning on top, which was an OK bite. I had a lingering taste of egg (not the good kind) long after the meal which was unpleasant. The sliced white bread on the side was cold and felt like an afterthought. Overall I thought it was a nice idea but poor in execution. I had to add hot sauce too season it. Improving the seasoning would enhance this dish, plus serving it with a side of toasted sourdough instead of colder white bread. I had to get my breakfast fix elsewhere afterwards. :( read more

Pilot Light - Shakshouka - tasted bland and I had to add my own seasoning. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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It's so cool to get off the airplane, walking in the Half Moon Bay airport to Pilot Light for a meal. WOW. I enjoyed having brunch here on a sunny days and watched airplanes taking off and landing. Pilot Light provides breakfast and brunch meals, located right in the heart of the Half Moon Bay airport. There's a super outdoor and indoor seating areas. The service great and the ambiance is epic. The menu is pretty interesting so I bet you will something you like. There's a huge parking area so parking is easy. The potatoes with bell peppers and onions here is fantastic and my absolute favorite. If you are nearby, check it out and you will enjoy dining here. read more

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We loved this place when it was the Airport Cafe filled with airplanes all over the walls, and just felt we needed to stop in and check it out in its newest incarnation. I thought everything about it was very good, although we were a little surprised that our final bill came to $54 for the two of us, but I think that's par for the course these days. My vegetable 3-egg scramble, home fries and unlimited black coffee was delicious on all counts and my husband's Chipotle chicken club sandwich, garlic fries and caramel mocha were all tasty as well. It was fun to see people leaving for their flights with all of their luggage. Where are they going? Where do you fly from here? There was no wait on Sunday around Noon and plenty of parking. I would definitely come back. read more

Such a cute restaurant in Half Moon Bay with a view of the airport. Pina colada pancakes were delicious and fluffy, made with a generous amount of canned pineapple, and topped with granola, pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut. The highlight was the classic Dutch baby with a berry compote and fresh berries. We appreciate that everything was conveniently out- the water, napkins, honey and syrups, and to go boxes. Cleanliness was alright. I recommend wiping the high chairs down before use as there were stains and food crumbs in them. read more

Pilot Light - Pina colada pancakes and classic Dutch baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Highly recommend for lunch! I had the fish tacos and a pumpkin spiced latte -- 10/10. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Pilot Light - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Located at Half Moon Bay Airport, the Pilot Light cafe may be an aviator's dream but unfortunately the same can't be said for the epicure. They offer serviceable fare, but none of the dishes are really built to impress. They squarely hit that middle of the road dining experience where no one really complains, but you would also be hard pressed to find any rave reviews. The real problem arises when you look at the prices, as across the board they are charging significantly more than you would find elsewhere with equivalent quality. You can expect to pay $17 for a relatively small breakfast burrito and $16 for a single waffle. Pilots joke about the "$100 burger", but if you choose to dine at the Pilot Light after your flight you might just find that the C-note in your pocket won't quite get the job done anymore... read more

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Great food and fun atmosphere watching small planes come into the airport. You're allowed to bring a dog to the outdoor area too. Staff is very nice as well. I hope to bring my young nephew here in the future, he would love it. Also the Eggs Benedict with the salmon was superb! read more

Pilot Light - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Have eaten here a couple of times for breakfast. I think I've had the huevos rancheros both times. I don't know if it's just me but the last time they served them with tortilla chips. I think they actually gave me chiliquiles. Another in my party felt the same way about her rancheros. Where are the tortillas she asked The dish was tasty but just not quite what I was expecting. Others in my party liked the meals such as the Dutch baby. I think I'll give this place another try read more

This is a cute breakfast/lunch spot in Half Moon Bay that's right by the airport (thus the name). They serve the usual American breakfast and lunch items, like burgers and waffles. But they also have a few European offerings, like Dutch Baby pancake (German) and Croque Monsieur (French). The outdoor seating area consists of picnic tables, and there's indoor seating as well. You order at a counter and then you're given a beeper that goes off when your order is ready for you to pick up. Everything is self serve, from the coffee, to finding your own table. The place is very casual and has a chill vibe. What we ordered: + Dutch baby pancake - the pancake itself has a fluffy outer rim but is flat in the center. It has an eggy taste. It comes smothered in berries, cream, and jam. Definitely more like a dessert. Not my cup of tea for breakfast, but hubby liked it. + Classic Combination Breakfast - this is your basic 2 eggs, meat (sausage in my case), potato, and toast breakfast. I enjoyed this, especially the potatoes, which were fried cubes that reminded me of tater tots. Overall, a very enjoyable breakfast, but nothing so special that I feel I must come back. A good choice if you're in the neighbor. read more

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We got a burger and the breakfast burrito. The potatoes served with the burrito were ice cold. The burger was obviously a frozen patty and tasteless. The bun was stale. Disgusting and awful. Skip it every time. read more

What an amazing experience I got in El Granada, California I used to drive about one hour to get a good Dutch baby And I didn't know that they serve this amazing dish at pilot light I will strongly advise you to come and try them out ,the experience. Here is amazing. You can see the planes taken off and landing. And ask for Jim he is amazing It's just a very great experience and the food is delicious read more

A hidden gem!!! I don't know how I've never paid attention passing by on highway 1 at the half moon bay airport. This restaurant is LEGIT. I can't wait to tell my friends and family that this place is a must visit. The restaurant had a nice, welcoming vibe. The staff were super friendly and chill. I didn't realize there was outdoor patio seating on the back of the building until after our dishes arrived. It was such a nice day out and would've loved to dine outside...oh well next visit! The food...OMG to the deliciousness, presentation and portions. I had the croque monsieur and my fiancé had the smoked salmon benedict. I can't take good pictures so my photos do not do the dishes justice...but check out how much smoked salmon is in the Benedict and ham in the croque monsieur (shock face emoji). My fiancé instantly knew what he was going to order when he saw the amazing benedicts plate on another patrons table. I could barely finish half my dish and took it to-go to eat for dinner. Looking to walk off your huge meal? We went on an easy hike afterwards located just behind/west of the half moon bay airport called the Pillar Point Bluff Trail, 1.7 mile trail. read more

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Went here a couple weeks ago. Got the smoked salmon benedict. Even though the eggs were a bit overcooked, it was really good and I would definitely order it again. My husband got the huevos rancheros and he finished every bite. Cappuccino was delicious, coffee was good, and service was friendly. You order at the counter and seat yourself. We sat by the window, watching the planes. We will definitely be back! read more

Great breakfast - as good as the photos! Good coffee, nice staff, comfortable place and tasty. read more

Pilot Light - Eggs Benedict was perfect. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Come for the 5 star food and watch the planes takeoff and land. Good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with friends and family. read more

Pilot Light - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Another fun, tasty option in Half Moon Bay! Initially I thought we were eating at an airport cafe, yikes! But I'd say it happens to be adjacent to a small airport (hence the name!) but much better tasting than airport food fare! Here's what we ordered: - $100 cheeseburger that is fortunately much more affordable at $17. Pretty good, came with crispy fries. - Shakshuka was really delicious with plenty of veggies. Would be nice to have more bread though. But the eggs and sauce were great - avocado toast was pretty average and disappointing for the high cost - salad is pretty standard - tested fine, but nothing to go out of the way for - The Dutch baby was freshly made with great balance of fruit and whipped cream, and was probably the best item. Super cute backside patio with umbrellas to manage the sunny days. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Lots of parking as well. Easy freeway access. read more

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Burger is pretty good here - but the best feature is the back patio (or worst, depending what you prefer). This restaurant has a small airplane runway that's adjacent to it and you can see up close for planes landing and taking off from the patio seating. It'll be loud for sure - so prepare yourself for that. Also dog friendly for the patio seating; great for a sunny and warm afternoon in HMB. read more

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3.5 star Flew in for a quick lunch. It's just outside the airport apron. The menu is fairly simple and not expensive. I ordered the Reuben and my friend got the 3 egg scramble. The food came out pretty quickly. The Reuben was OK, I wished there was more pastrami and less sauerkraut, but the size was large and the side salad was very interesting (sour and savory) Overall, nice spot to stop for brunch. read more

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Great place to watch planes, grab lunch or brunch and just enjoy the atmosphere. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating faces the runway, so you can watch little planes land and take off. You order at the counter here. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy. Almost no seating---grabbed the shakshuka along with the garlic fries, while my friend had a patty melt. Food was delicious and they give you little buzzers so you know when it's ready. Price was reasonable--definitely recommend stopping in! read more

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This little spot is very much out of the way for us but it's worth the drive to come and enjoy a fantastic brunch. Delicious, is the best description. read more

A close friend told me to check this spot out, once we arrived it looked underwhelming but once we stepped in it was a different vibe, the service was so welcoming and friendly. We didn't expect it to be small but they have a patio with a view of airplanes taking off, no shade but they might have umbrellas for the tables but I didn't ask. I personally enjoyed the sun. We ordered two chilaquiles one red and the other one green salsa, 2 double "100$ burger"s with egg and avocado, also the pancake with berries on top. For drinks we got an orange juice, watermelon lemonade and a caramel latte. I wasn't a fan of the red chilaquiles, don't let that stop you from ordering that, my ick could be your yum, personally it tasted like ketchup. Everything else was amazinggg! I forgot to even take a picture of my burgers, when they arrived they just looked so good I just started eating, they were so juicy and flavorful. The person who took our order did forget or didn't hear that we ordered a green chilaquiles plate, when I went inside to tell them , I was 1000% willing to pay for it but the man was so kind and gave it to me so I tipped them for what it was worth. When they came out it was so gooood! Just the right amount of sauce, cheese and sour cream, I forgot to take a picture as well, just went in. For desert you could say we ate the pancake it was a little soggy from the berries, so no need for syrup, I personally loved it. We will be coming back again for the burger. read more

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Clean restaurant. Latte a 7/10. Huevis Ranchos had too many chips. You order from the counter. I would come here if I flew in. read more

Well I'm bummed to write a bad review, but their service needs a lot of work. We went in earlier on a Sunday to beat the crowds. First time at this restaurant and we all didn't feel like they had a CLEAR workflow. There's no direction to order at register then sit down. So we waited at our seats, then realized we were to order at register. After we all ordered they give u a buzzer...... when the buzzer went off- no one runs your food, so I went up to the counter- they told me "they took my food back" so they had to remake it ENTIRELY.... Didn't walk around the tables to find out whose food it was!.... I ordered a side of bacon and never received it. A large staff, but not one of them approached our table to see if we needed anything! .... Very strange. GREAT tasting food, but the operations side of things sucked. WE were going to sit outside, but their umbrellas blew away in a storm. I hope management works on some of these workflows. read more

Food and service very great. I had an issue with my food I let the gentleman in the front counter know about the issue and swiftly fixed the problem and expect accountability that is something you don't see just any where read more

Tried their passion fruit lemonade and it was yummy! I think it was new on the menu, and I was happy to provide my feedback that more passion fruit would make it even better! But it was pretty tasty as it was! I also had the fried chicken burger and upgraded the fries to garlic fries. DELICIOUS! After my first bite, I literally said, "I can't wait to come back here and try more on their menu!" The french toast was yummy too - with the ricotta (or cream?) and the fruit. Service was great, the ambiance was so fun - esp when we saw planes on the runway, and there's a nice outdoor area! If only the weather was warmer, we definitely would have sat out there, otherwise, the inside was spacious and there was water, utensils, and condiments available for the taking. The staff was great and I can't wait to come back and check out other items on their menu. Can't wait to see what specials they have for next time! Will definitely be back. YUMMY garlic fries! read more

The staff is very friendly. It can get pretty busy and they close earlier so plan ahead. It was so good we visited two weekends in a row. The potatoes stole the show for us. Next time I want to try the Dutch baby read more

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