We still love this place and wish it was open later! But we'll continue to come for a brunch or…read moremid-afternoon snack! We love biking to this place and enjoying the food at the outdoor seating area! No matter how busy it is, service is always pretty slow haha. But it's worth it and the pieces are great. This time we tried the French toast with peanut butter and condensed milk. So good. 10/10 would recommend!

Many things to say... for starters, the wait for a table and food can be quite long. Don't come…read morehungry! Granted we came on Mother's day weekend for lunch, but the place was packed when we arrived. It's tucked in a little corner next to Osaka Marketplace by the water. We were lucky that a table outside was clearing out right when we were ordering. There was almost a few people waiting for a table at all times. The restaurant was kind of small, with only 5-8 tables inside (mainly for groups of 4 or less people). Outside there was several larger tables and the weather in the area is typically nice enough to dine outside. The staff seemed very stressed and under pressure. They were constantly running out orders and so they weren't very attentive to people coming in or waiting at the counter. Nonetheless we ordered a variety of things to share through the self-order kiosk. Between four people, we shared two appetizers and four entrees with some left over food. The siu mai and fish balls were as expected, nothing mind-blowing but the satay sauce was delicious and definitely necessary. Fried chicken wings were very crunchy exterior and moist inside, but the seasoning itself was a bit underwhelming in my opinion. Again, the included dipping sauce made the dish much more enjoyable. Lemongrass pork neck was flavorful and had that jowl texture that makes pork so succulent. The sweet chili sauce paired well for this simple dish. The fried egg addition is always nice. The bbq Iberian black pork was a little disappointing as the broth was a bit plain and the meat itself not as tender as we hoped. Noodles were decent. Cheesy corn pasta was an interesting fusion. The corn added sweetness while still retaining a savory taste from the sauce they used. A little creamy for my preference but I can see the appeal. HK style toast was unexpectedly good, but maybe because I had low expectations from the other items. There was a crisp exterior to the bread with fluffy interior, stuffed with peanut butter. The condensed milk is essential for this! Overall, neat idea that resembles many cafes in HK but average execution. We were hoping for more variety of dishes but it's alright for what they do have. It's nice diversification to the area.

I come here on the weekends after swim class for lunch. I love the avocado on toast with Lox,…read morethe green tonic shake (very healthy) and quesadilla. They are only open until 3pm on weekends and 4pm on weekdays.

This is my go-to boba spot in San Mateo/Foster City! I…read moreencourage yall to try the cheese foam! I know it sounds weird but it gives an interesting tang to your normal boba. I find their flavor to be richer and less "watered down" than other boba shops. Service is always quick here :) [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Pretty good location, plenty of parking in the lot. Store itself is pretty small though, only a few…read moretables inside. I got the mango matcha smoothie this time around. The matcha flavor isn't super strong but it's still refreshing and tasty overall. I think this location is pretty consistent with all the other ones I've been to. Happy Lemon always a reliable drink spot!

There's always a line outside this spot but it moves quickly…read more I got the rose vanilla milk tea and loved it! Lots of unique flavor options on the menu you wouldn't see at other boba shops They always have free samples out front. Not a whole lot of seating, this place is intended to get your drink & go. [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Pumpbo size has me coming back every time. And the price point is great, with tons of combinations…read moreto try. Best part: the premade takeout fridge, at a 50% discount. No ice or boba, but I always have to look through what flavors they have and take a couple home for later Been to the Cupertino branch as well, same review for that one too

I love Jamba Juice smoothies. This location always has food and drinks in stock. Folks who work…read morehere are welcoming! Highly recommend. The only unfortunate piece is that the pricing has gotten steep, but it's a nice treat

I haven't had Jamba Juice for years. We were waiting for our food elsewhere and decided to grab a…read moredrink. I ordered the white gummy and my husband the watermelon lemonade. They were both so good! We went back 3 more times that week! Can get expensive quick though at $20 for 2 small smoothies, but man they were good!

AMBIANCE: Very small location with limited seating (3 seats). More of a grab and go type of place…read more Wanted to try samples of the juice, but the sample cups outside looked dirty/used? FOOD: Definitely more of an expensive place for acai bowls. My friend got their smaller soft-serve style version ($8) and the inside was unfortunately hallow. I got their original acai bowl ($14). The acai base was very flavorful and tasty, with a good texture. The toppings were good as well (loved the granola). However, is this place worth the price? Honestly no; you can get similar tasting acai bowls elsewhere for closer to $10. SERVICE: It seems like they only have 1-2 people working, however, there wasn't a long wait. The staff seemed neutral (not rude, but not super friendly) and the place was clean.

Wanted a healthy treat from Pressed Juicery and the Açaí Protein bowl seemed like a good option. I…read morewish they had the protein, saturated fats/fats, sugar, nutrition value labeled on the menu, so that would be easier for people to decipher whether these bowls met their health needs. It was very delicious to eat and it tasted pretty sweet. The place also had samples to drink from in a cart. It is a smaller shop with no seating but service was pretty fast.

OMG this ice cream spot was AMAZING! Such a cute location, especially being so close to the…read moreamusement park--perfect stop for a treat. I loved that we were able to try a bunch of different flavors, and it was awesome that everything was clearly labeled gluten-free and dairy-free friendly. We ended up getting a full sundae with four different flavors, whipped cream, and a cherry on top--so fun! The flavors were all so good, but the watermelon sorbet was definitely my favorite. We also tried rainbow sorbet, cotton candy, and strawberry cheesecake--everything was delicious. Plus, they had the cutest mural inside which made the whole experience even better. Perfect dessert for the beach--seriously SO good. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Came back to Livin Sweet in Belmont and I'm happy to say it's still just as good as I remembered,…read moreif not better. This time I went with the double scoop, getting the rice pudding ice cream and Mexican candy flavor. The rice pudding scoop was rich, creamy, and comforting, with that nostalgic cinnamon flavor that really hits. The Mexican candy ice cream was the perfect contrast--sweet, slightly spicy, and packed with bold flavor without being overpowering. Together, the combo worked surprisingly well. Portion sizes were generous, the ice cream was smooth and well balanced, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the flavors and the overall experience. Glad I came back. This spot continues to deliver. Definitely will be revisiting again to try more flavors.

Uhhh yum!!!!!!!! Can't believe I didn't try this place sooner. Probably the best dessert spot in…read moreHillsdale mail. It's not as accessible since it's in the middle of the mall on the 2nd floor, but I've tried the boba, pudding and frozen yogurt and they're all very tasty! This is the 2nd boba place at the mall but very good in comparison and has other options for both kids and adults. There's usually a short line and so the wait isn't too long. There's no seating as it's a take away spot, but you can find a seat in the mall or sit in the dining area.

Tried Pink Pink and got their Taro Tornado after seeing it pop up a few times. The drink looked…read moregreat visually, but the taste was a bit underwhelming. The taro flavor was mild and leaned more sweet than rich or earthy. I was hoping for a stronger, more natural taro taste, but it felt somewhat diluted once everything was mixed together. Texture wise, it was okay, though the "tornado" swirl didn't really add much beyond presentation. Service was fine and the shop itself is clean and cute, which makes it a decent spot to stop by if you're already in the area. Overall, not bad, but not memorable either. I might try a different drink next time, but the Taro Tornado alone wouldn't bring me back.

No shame in declaring Kaizen as my favorite coffee shop in the Bay Area!…read more Kaizen is a coffee shop located blocks away from the Hillsdale shopping center. It does not have a dedicated parking lot, so be sure to grab the first street parking slot you see! It's a modern, small shop with some seating options (if you come early enough, you will be able to get something!) My usual here is typically a black sesame latte and I will say, probably the best one you can get in the Bay Area. It's toasty, nutty, but not over powering. I have been having a hard time finding a comparable contender. Besides that their vanilla latte is delicious and bright. For me their miso is a bit salty but that might be a preference. They also have some amazing selections of pastries you can get. I always get something new while I'm here, most recently, I got a pork floss croissant but I did enjoy the ube croissant when they still carried it. Their baristas are always very kind, and are willing to help. Despite coming in some busy times, I always get my drink in a reasonable time. I will continue to rave about this spot to my friends! It's a gem. :)

I'm glad I got to try this place but it's def not my style both in terms of drinks and ambience…read more Came on Sunday AM and waited in the line. Kinda went quickly but the place is so small that we were sure where we were going to take drinks and food. We managed to snag a table that was just leaving so that was good! I got the black sesame latte as I love black sesame but in coffee was just not my thing. I did get it iced so maybe it would've been better hot? Just tasted like a thick mush that I had to stir and whenever I took a sip, was extremely grainy, For the price, the quantity was much less than I was expecting, since they served it in a tall and narrow glass. Person I was with got the mocha and one of the toast items but no comments on either.

This usually my go to Whole Foods in the area. Usually well stocked and clean…read more The staff are nice usually nice and helpful if I need help. Big parking lot but at peak hours hard to find parking.

The food at WFM is underappreciated....at least by me. When I was considering getting lunch here…read morevs some of the other options nearby, WFM was the easy choice. Lot of hot and ready food options including great pizza.