This is such a wonderful, comfortable place to linger over coffee with friends. Ample parking and seating both indoors and out. Service is friendly and helpful. And sometimes a small plane lands or takes off for some visual entertainment. Now, the food. I'm sorry to say that we have had some items that we will not order again. The burrito, not satisfactory; the croque monsieur was not a simple hot ham and cheese, but a mound of bread, ham and smothered in too much cheese. The smash burger was a disappointment. Coffee was excellent and staff was efficient. read more

Doesn't even deserve one star. Crappy, cold, overcooked food. Undrinkable coffee. Self-serve diner. I had two eggs scrambled (can you say sawdust?), bacon (like leather), hashbrowns (burnt), sourdough toast (inedible) and a latte (which required a large dose of 1/2 & 1/2 to make it palatable). My husband had the huevos rancheros and he is paying for it tonight. Cost: $50 McDonald's sausage, egg and cheese biscuit seems five star next to this. Stay away. read more

We have been to Pilot Light twice now. Love the vibe of this little place! It's located at the airport - hence the name:-) You can watch small.planes coming and going. This little spot actually seems to be a destination for many a flying wayfarer. The menu is eclectic and always delicious! The coffee is great! Order at the counter and the food is brought to your table with a smile! Will be visiting regularly! read more

The food was great! I loved the shashuka and my husband loved the Benedict. It was nice to be able to eat outside with the dogs after a nice hike. read more

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

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Nice ambiance, extensive menu that has something for everybody. Enjoyed having breakfast here, shared the delicious Dutch baby pancakes

Great service and amazing food at the same place are hard to come by these days. But Pilot Light does it all and so well. Every single staff member is SO SO SO NICE. They were not only nice to my husband and I but also our kids. The food was excellent. We ordered way too much, and took some food to go and it all kept and we ate it later in the day. We ordered fruit, a side of bacon, the Dutch baby, blackened cod sandwich, vanilla latte, and a side of waffle. 12/10 on all the items. The service made everything that much better. The man who took our order was literally SO NICE. Checked in on us multiple times as well. If you are in the area, definitely come check it out. The inside is cute and clean as well. Also fun fact, this is run and owned by the owners of all spice, which we have been to twice and it's also amazzzinnng. Will be back here for sure!! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

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We've been 3-4 times, and although the food is good, the folks behind the counter don't really care you're there. 1. Food: good. I don't think we've had a dish that wasn't tasty. Good menu selections, as well. 2. Location/ambiance: definitely more mellow on the eyes than 3-Zero, and they keep it clean. 3. Staff: main reason for the score. The first person you interact with often sets the vibe for the meal, and the guy at the counter is never happy. I'm not sure he's ever said hello. Definitely never cracked a smile. We were talking about on our way in, i.e., wondering how it would go...perfect batting average. This trip, i think the only employee who made eye contact and smiled was the woman who brought the food. This was going to be two stars, but that felt harsh given this can be fixed with a little training and/or different decisions for front of house. read more

I had come to this place a couple of weeks ago in person and really liked the breakfast burrito. So we decided to called in for take out. Big mistake. I ordered 3 burritos, one of them came burnt (ended up being mine) all three orders of the burritos come with tomatillo salsa and they were all bad. The salsa was bubbling when we opened it and it had a sour off taste to it like it was left outside for a long time and instead of throwing it out they added lemon to off put the taste. We make salsa at home all the time and never does it bubble like this one. I married into a family of cooks and both my husband and brother in law said that the salsa is not good and to not eat it. So we can be pretty harsh when it comes to food. The kids pancakes was a miss as well. One of the pancakes was also burnt. I like to support local businesses but this place really disappointed us this time. Like my husband says we are paying for our food and for them to send it this way is a shame. Shame on the kitchen for letting out mediocre food. I don't think we will be back to this place anytime soon. We'll stick to Taste Cafe which has decent food. read more

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Super cute restaurant with really wonderful staff and great food. The breakfast sandwich and the pancakes were great.

We had been wanting to come here for ages but it was disappointing sadly. The latte was burned, the slaw in the Ruben had been cooked in a grill after fish and the ambience was a dud. read more

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of restaurant we walked into when we wandered in on a whim . We came during breakfast hours and it was busy , we waited for a seat but not for more than a few minutes . I had the Dutch baby which was a real treat but I should have listened when they said it was huge . My boyfriend got a traditional breakfast which he said was decent Had a nice chat with an employee who seemed like a genuine guy who is proud of the restaurant We could barely drink any coffee it was still very hot in steel yeti mugs towards the end of our meal..heh :/ read more

We popped in here for a chance at something fun and New and they didn't disappoint! The food, service and airplane show was amazing. They even brought out a dutch baby surprise for our loved ones 60th bday without asking... high regards read more

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

Cute cafe at the local airport. We enjoyed the food and kiddo enjoyed watching planes take off and land. Help yourself to water and coffee at the self-serve counter. Dutch baby and chilaquiles were very good! One star off as it was nearly $100 for 3 of us at breakfast. read more

Pilot Light - Delish, Dutch Baby! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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I wanted to try their Niçoise salad - so I stopped in with my son and it was delicious! Perfectly dressed and had all of the great components of a Niçoise!! My son loved his Eggs Benedict and his chocolate chip pancakes! I wish I would have gotten a photo of them before he happily devoured them - because it was like a work of art! They came with a side of drawn butter which made them even more delicious!! The staff is always so warm and friendly and helpful! This restaurant is really such a gem!! I am a huge fan and plan to keep coming back until I've tried everything on their lovely menu!! read more

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

The food, the service and the atmosphere were wonderful! This is one of our favorite little day trip stops on our way to San Francisco. read more

Had been really looking forward to coming out here. Unfortunately, the food fell a bit short. Romaine lettuce was fresh. Weirdly, they put red chili flakes in the tuna on the Niçoise salad. Not really any mayo, just the chili flakes, as far as I could tell. The rest of salad was unmemorable. Drip coffee was not great. Service was fine. If it weren't so windy, we would have sat outside on the big yellow picnic benches. But a good option for the locals. read more

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

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Three egg omelette with meat was pretty good, but home fries tasted like fish & chips and the English muffin was soggy and served without butter ( only jam provided). Every time the front door opened the whole restaurant was blasted with cold air. I'm definitely glad this restaurant is back open but there are many areas that can be improved. read more

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

The food was great! Service was even better! I have a severe onion allergy and 90% of food places still serve me onions. Not The Pilot Light I was able to enjoy my breakfast. Outdoor seating and pet friendly. We even saw a little plane land. Highly recommended read more

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

While traveling between Santa Cruz and San Francisco we decided to try this little restaurant that is on the small airport near Half Moon Bay. We tried it because it had so many good reviews on Yelp. This place was awesome. Although the photographs don't show it I ate a Portobello mushroom hamburger with the best mushrooms I've ever eaten. It was accompanied with some sort of aioli sauce that was very good. I also ate a blueberry muffin which was made with fresh blueberries just picked that were just out of the oven. My companion eggs benedict and she said it was equally good. I also had some of their fresh coffee and half and half. We were here on a school holiday where there were a lot of families traveling the Pacific coast highway. Many of the other restaurants were completely packed and looked like they had waiting lines. This restaurant had about 20 tables and we did not have to wait very long to get a table. Although it was always busy we were served quickly and with excellent customer service. read more

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Flew in on a Sunday morning around 12 for some brunch. I saw that this place had good reviews so thought I'd give it a go. Ambiance: really cute and modern inside. Smaller menu, had a lot of drinks to offer. Its not full service, so you order at the front first and then pick a table that's open to your liking. Right next on the airport so those for those who fly in, there's parking available for the planes right in front of the restaurant. In door and outdoor bench like seating Food: I had gotten the hue is rancheros and my friend got the breakfast sandwich. We both loved it so much! I was skeptical at first because some reviews said the rancheros was not very flavorful but mine were absolutely amazing! I got an extra side of sour cream because I like extra sauce. I also had the passion fruit lemonade which was to die for and had seeds in it too. The coffee you order will be self serve but they give you tumblers to drink them with which is adorable! Service: was good for being not full service. They brought out food and everyone was very friendly inside Definitely a great place to stop for brunch! Highly Recommended read more

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Thrilled they kept this location as a cafe! The menu is limited but covers all the cravings. I only wish there was more of a description on the posted menu board of what is in the food, they have printed menus at the register with more detail, and the staff are more than happy to answer questions. Prices are a little dear, but the quality of the food makes it worth it! I ordered the veggie scramble with house potatoes and coffee. The skinny! The coffee is self-serve (which I personally love because I INHALE coffee and the wait person can never visit often enough), the potatoes are deep fried which gives them that beautiful crisp on the outside and softness on the inside, toast was nothing special and didn't come with butter (if it was I couldn't taste or see it). Side of jam was yummers. Caveat on the veggie omelet - it had green olives in it so if you're not into olives, be sure to request they not be included (they were plentiful but easy to pick out). The atmosphere was cozy and the staff very attentive to check on the few tables that there were. I tried to sit outside, but the meat bees (aka yellow jackets) ruined that for me so inside I went. This isn't a dig at the venue of course, but something to be aware of - they are everywhere this year it seems! Parking is a DREAM and the location is conveniently just a quick turn off of Highway 1 so the drive to and from is beautiful. Definitely recommend! read more

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I had a fantastic time at Pilot Light Cafe. The views of nature and the airplanes taking off and landing were captivating. I tried the burger and watermelon lemonade, both of which were delicious and refreshing. I'll definitely be coming back for more. Freshly made watermelon lemonade was refreshing and amazing recommended by Raj. read more

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

We got smash burgers. It was good. Nice lil place. Nice people working there. Not a big place but can accommodate small groups and they have outdoor sitting read more

Love this place. I had tried to come by a few months earlier when I was in town but it was packed. The key is to get here early and no problems. The staff is wonderful and it is absolutely a fabulous little place to enjoy a meal. read more

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This place is located at the HMB Airport and has ample parking. It's a walk up, order, and get your own water type place so if you're looking for full-service, this might not be for you. The food is worth it though. So far, I've tried the eggs benedict, breakfast sandwich, and burger. All were very flavorful with a generous portion relative to the prices. This place can get busy and loud, I'd recommend sitting outside if you'd prefer a more quiet atmosphere. read more

Really cute breakfast place right in front of the Half Moon Bay small private airport. A small menu but everything is delicious. Happy employees makes for good service. read more

The lost our ticket and my toddlers were starving by the time they realized what happened despite me coming up to the counter and asking twice. The food was good but again we're starving. I would have ordered more but left hungry because we were afraid to order more and have a longer wait. read more

This place is so so cool. A must-stop on drive from SF to Santa Cruz. Not only are the views of the planes awesome, but the food is very good too and the staff are very kind. I got potatoes and a side of breakfast sausage and my bf got a breakfast burrito! Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in on a sunny Saturday afternoon at 1:00 and this place was lovely! We sat outside in the back (with our pup, YAY for being dog friendly!) on one of their many picnic tables. It was surprisingly warm in the sunshine and watching small planes take off and land was definitely fun. Order inside and then you get a small beeper that alerts you when your food is ready inside. To drink we ordered a cappuccino (which my mom said "was really good!") And I had the raspberry Italian soda, also good. To eat we had the waffle and avocado toast. Both dishes were flavorful and beautifully plated. It was fun to see staff come out and say hello to customers new and old. It was great to see how many people showed up for their soft opening. I hope this place works out as we really enjoyed our meal in the sunshine. We love trying new spots and you should definitely Check it out next time you're in HMB! Suggestion: water bowls for dogs and maybe something to order for dog on the menu? read more

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good spot for sunday breakfast! they're quick and the staff is very friendly. ordered the sweet dutch baby and a latte, which wasn't the best coffee but definitely serviceable. read more

Pilot Light - dog friendly patio! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Great food- fresh ingredients and creative takes on traditional and diverse dishes. My favorites are: Breakfast sandwich Dutch baby (with fruit) Huevos Rancheros Eggs Benedict Cheese burger Side salad (if you like a tarragon vinaigrette) Fried chicken sandwich Rueben sandwich Many dishes are big enough to share read more

Cute little place right at the airport. Food is really good. Plenty of parking and an area outside to watch the planes if your are waiting for your food or not. Friendly service. Pretty big portions. read more

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

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Cute little cafe restaurant located in Half Moon Bay. The food was incredible! We got the hot honey dipped chicken sandwich which is an absolute must if you come here. We also got the breakfast sandwich which was very flavorful and did not disappoint. We ate our our food too fast to take a photo but the presentation was good too. I highly recommend Pilot Light. The servers and staff were kind and friendly. Next time I'm in Half Moon Bay I will be back! read more

Loved the Dutch baby, especially the options for sweet or savory. Bacon didn't disappoint, Smokey in flavor. Seasonal apple cider provided a "homey" touch. Kudos to The manager (maybe proprietor) for understanding and delivering customer service (accommodating and nice). Would have earned 5 stars if not for the relatively high prices. read more

Great for breakfast! Got there at 9:15 and they were already busy. Waited only 15minutes in line to order, plenty of seating. Decided to sit outside. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Thank you for opening a place on the coast! We are blessed to have you in our neighborhood! read more

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

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Food was very yummy!! They have lots of variable seating, both indoor and outdoor are cute and nice. The workers are also very friendly! read more

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

Chose this breakfast joint because my husband and I have an affinity for aviation. Such a lovely choice-- the sweet Dutch Baby was amazing & arguably the best Eggs Benedict we've ever had! A must if you're in the area! read more

Pilot Light serves delicious food in a fantastic family friendly environment. The staff are friendly and the service is great we love chilling watching the planes in the outdoor seating area. Highly recommend read more

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Just so so. Pancakes had a weird taste - or maybe it was the syrup. Either way there was a very strange aftertaste. Eggs were overcooked. Bathrooms - one was out of order. The other was not clean. Overall just okay. Not in a hurry to go back. read more

What a wonderful place to have breakfast! The staff is so welcoming. The hubby and I shared the huevos ranchero and they brought it out on 2 plates for us. There was so much food I still couldn't finish it! It was one of the best meals we've ever had. The cappuccino was also delish. So glad we stopped by. Makes doing laundry a little less mundane. Thanks guys! read more