3 stars for the food + 1 for the atmosphere. Cool secret breakfast place at San Carlos airport for those in the know - awesome on a sunny morning to watch the small planes take off and land over breakfast. Place is very low key and has a nostalgic feel to it. There are a zillion variety of omelettes available. I happened to be feeling healthy so decided to have the veggie one. It was okay, but definitely needed some more salt and taste. I think I happened to choose one of the few omelettes that don't come with cheese so that could be part of the reason. My friend had some hash browns that looked so crispy and brown that I was salivating. After reading Heather's review, I'm coming back just to try them. I also saw Sky Kitchen listed on some website with free wireless- haven't tried, but that'd be another reason for a visit. Bottom line: My food wasn't great this time, but I really love the low-key atmosphere to get away and watch the planes. I'll be back to try the hash browns and other stuff next time. And Setareh, thanks for the history lesson... read more

Sky Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

Hmmm bacon. Crispy bacon. Sky Kitchen does them well, and they are not chewy at all! God knows how hard it is for diners to properly prepare bacon. This place is right at the San Carlos airport, and I felt like I was going away for a vacation when I sat here for lunch. It has a very homey feel, and busy waitresses -- not the friendliest, but hey, it's a diner. The food came out really fast as well. Guess they're really prepared for the lunch rush. Food is definitely amongst the better of the diners. There are a few diners, including chains, just down the road, but nothing beats a good bacon and avocado sandwich, where you can literally hear the bacon breaking in your mouth. I didn't expect such food quality from a place this tiny tucked in a weird part of San Carlos. Well, now you know... read more

One of my favorite places in Silicon Valley. Wrote a review for Forbes years ago. So much fun watching the little planes at the airport. https://www.forbes.com/sites/giovannirodriguez/2011/11/28/a-clean-well-lighted-place-in-silicon-valley/#10ef6d372e63 read more

This place is literally a hop away from where I work but I've held off going until now because the weather was iffy and I didn't want to go too far. It felt weird to be in such open space and the area had strange Federal facility written all over it. As we walked in we felt the quasi diner vibe but it was filled with corporate business types. Weird. So as the co-worker and I perused the menu something felt very similar to me. It was the list of omelets. Where had I seen this before? hmmm...So we both went for breakfast and ended up with the bacon, ham, cheese omelets with fried potatoes. I also noticed that with the omelets you get either potatoes or toast, not both. Also strangely familiar. Good fried potatoes and tasty omelets but I just couldn't shake the deja vu feeling. It's not like I'd been here before. I mean we are at an airport! As we ate our food it struck me. This is exactly like the Omelet House over across the freeway. Sure enough as we got the bill, Omelet House was stamped on the back. Glad to know my memory is still somewhat sharp. So you get the same solid breakfast and service as you do over at O.H. but in a quirkier location. O.H. also has a more old school vibe. For me personally this is a lot closer so if I don't feel like going far, I can this joint up and get my requisite bacon and potato fix. Solid. read more

The perfect spot for brunch ! Food is tasty, friendly service and my kids love to watch the planes leave/land. I love their omelettes and French toast, the portions are big! read more

Sky Kitchen - French toast and combination omelet ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

HAVE AGAIN: The country potato breakfast with eggs and bacon was very good. The bacon is chopped up with the potatoes, onions and mushrooms. And, there was a lot of bacon! read more

Accessibility (Parking / Wait Time) 1/1 Star: free parking lot. No wait. _____ Service (Waiter / Cleanness / Ambiance) 1/1 Star: normal service. You can see all the airplanes take off while you eat. A bunch of pilots eat here. Lots of old folks too. _____ Taste (0=Not Edible / 1=Edible / 2=Good (average) / 3=Must Try!) 2/3 Stars: food here is pretty good. Great diner. Food come pretty quick. _____ Overall Experience 4/5 Stars _____ Last Words Pilot hang out spot read more

Sky Kitchen - Corned Beef Hash Side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Nice view of the airport, friendly staff. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs and bacon were normal, nothing too exciting. However, the biscuits and gravy were absolutely terrible. They tasted like melted plastic. I don't know if it is because they burned some of the bacon fat before they pit it in the gravy but it was the worse tasting biscuit ever. Nice staff/location, but i am turned off by the food. read more

Sky Kitchen - Biscuits are a no no here. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

Traditional breakfast, good. Coffee good and generous with refill. Great for two kids 5 years and 10 years. Attentive service and attention about right. The appeal here is the airport setting. Kids counted the takeoff and landings, the related operations and activity like fueling and pilots. A great start for the Airplane Museum visible from the cafe and just around the corner. read more

I love trying new breakfast places. Found this one on yelp and actually never knew it was there! Pretty small place but very cute and modern inside. Service was fine, fast and friendly. My eggs, bacon and hash browns were delicious. I love my bacon extra crispy and it was perfect. The hash browns were so flavorful and crunchy on the outside, also just the way I like it. My toast was cold though, which was the only complaint I can make about this place. read more

Sky Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

Location, location, location. The Sky Kitchen is a pleasant, serviceable diner. It's being near the runway, surrounded by the sights and sounds of s working airfield that makes the difference. Good breakfasts; omelettes and other typical fare, good corned beef hash, big portions, nice staff. Kid-safe, blocked access to the planes' sharp bits. My only displeasure is the weak coffee; too weak for any pilot. After breakfasttake the family to the near-by Hiller Aviation Museum. read more

Its a diner. Its at an airport. They dont have to try very hard. But if you have flown here and possibly spent hundreds of dollars en route, you wont be annoyed by less than generous portions, or exorbitant prices. Its everything you can expect from a diner. Hope you weren't looking for anything too healthy, if you were i think there's a whole foods a few exits down the 101 freeway, just ask someone who seems local im sure they'll know. read more

Went flying today! Probably a good place to eat before you take off! This cute little diner closes at 3 so make sure you get there before then to eat. The lady that worked there was nice enough to make some sandwiches 5 minutes before closing. Would definitely go back for that nice small American diner feel. read more

Fun place off the beaten path. Discovered this place thru yelp and we are always game to try a new breakfast place. Our little one loved the model airplane decor. Food was fine, typical diner style and nothing wrong with it This place does get busy on weekends so better to come a little earlier read more

Busy busy on a Sunday morning for breakfast but food comes pretty quickly and there are a couple of group tables that are seated with individuals too. This is comfort food that is great for kids and airplane enthusiasts. Planes and helicopters are coming and going on a nice day. Food is big! Pancake wasn't the best (maybe just over cooked) but omelette and potatoes are great. Lots and lots of choices of breakfast and lunch items. read more

Couldn't be happier with Sky Kitchen, for our takeout / pickup brunch for Mother's Day (May 2020). My kids and I were wondering how to treat mom, and support a deserving local business, and not spend too much money this year. I saw an update from Sky Kitchen that they had reopened for safe pickup, and had a great value Mother's Day special menu. We ordered one of each of the specials (waffles were our favorite. Then the crab cake Benedict. Then the French toast. Then the pancakes), which came with eggs and fruit and meat on the side and OJ or freshly prepared mimosa. Unbeatable value. And I didn't have to wait - it was ready in the time it took to drive from my house on the other side of 101. The place itself is a bit off the beaten track, but easy to drive or bike to. And tons of parking. It's truly unique, in the same building as the tiny San Carlos airport, so you can watch small, private planes coming and going - and pretend you could ever afford one! I geeked out on the model airplanes hanging from the ceiling - just like my bedroom at home when I was a kid. I was pleased to see several other customers picking up their lunch and brunch. read more

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The food used to be good but not this time. Skimpy greasy hash browns, omelet not that good, lousy service but a good way to flush out your business. read more

The food here is alright. Nothing really special or fancy, other than its at the San Carlos airport. I have come here a lot in the past for breakfast and it was always pretty good. I recently went the other day for lunch and got a burger. It was not very good. The meat was way over cooked, the bun was stale, and the side salad was all old and gross. I have to say the people working there did ask me several times how the food was but I just said fine because I didn't want to say anything in front of other people. Maybe they were asking because it was a new chef or something, I don't know.. but I thought the staff was friendly. I probably won't go there again for lunch anytime soon, but maybe I still might go for breakfast. I'll try that one more time for sure. If I am impressed with breakfast the next time I go, I will give lunch a try again and just try something new. It's a really cool atmosphere being at the airport so just that alone it's worth a trip. read more

Ok another one of those places that I wish we didn't tell each other about. This place is amazing! A little hole in the wall hidden in a regional airport. Cute little diner with wonderful food. Came in for breakfast and if I had room would have stayed for lunch. Kitchen closes at 3pm and it's a shame. Would love them to be open longer but really slows down in the afternoon. Great views and must I say - try the eggs and hasbrowns (extra crispy). You won't be disappointed. read more

We were so excited to eat here after discovering a "secret gem" airport cafe. We decided to give this place a second chance after a subpar first experience, but unfortunately the second visit just reinforced the first. Very poor quality customer service, bordering on unprofessional and rude. I won't get into the details here, but we will not be coming back here. read more

Hi I'm Eric's daughter and I'm posting a review on sky kitchen my family has been here many times before and I would rate this 100 stars it's sooooooooooooooo good. Me and my family really enjoy ourselves the food is always really good and the waitresses are always very nice. Eggs are always very good and they always have side things like ketchup or sauce or sugar they never run out of things and it seems like the manager is very good at their job because she hires some really nice people. The bacon is always really crispy and good! read more

Sky Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

Great breakfast place. Good cooks, exceptional service, good views of the aircraft, diner atmosphere, fun for all. Enjoy! read more

Here you get average breakfast fare but it is served with warm, friendly service. What makes this place stand out a bit is its setting at the San Carlos Airport. This affords your the opportunity to watch small private planes come and go from this little airport between Hwy 101 and the Bay. If I had kids this would probably be a favorite as kids just eat this place up. read more

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We had the breakfast. The omelette was very good. Very fluffy not at all dry. The service was very friendly, which is always nice. Definitely will be back! It's also nice to sit and watch the planes fly in and take off as we are eating. read more

Great place to relax and enjoy the view of the small airport at San Carlos, CA & excellent breakfast is a plus...just their toasts are not dark enough! read more

Sky Kitchen - Breakfast with view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Carlos, California

Old town cafe feel. Friendly service and food was hot. Great French fries ! Big helpings for the price!

An awesome way to begin a weekend morning! Not only does Sky Kitchen have the novelty of being near a small airport with a glider plane view...but the food is actually GOOD (and priced well)! I had been to Hiller Aviation Museum, but never to Sky Kitchen until recently. It's separate from the museum, so you'll need to drive down another side road to eat here if you're heading over from the museum. Either way, it's a straight shot off the freeway and a must-do for any aviation buff living in the area. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which ended up being a huge helping of deliciousness. Paired with coffee and the airport nostalgia, it was a perfect start to Sunday. A great place to bring the little pilots, as well! From the glider views to the toy planes available in the waiting area, it's sure to delight your little ones! There can be a wait unless you go early since the dining area is small, but never fear - there is plenty of space for kids to run around and play in waiting area! read more

Worst waffles I've ever had in my life. Chewy, rubbery, bland, flavorless. Putting a heap of toppings on it is NOT going to help it. I only ate about a quarter of the waffle and I felt like I had to throw up. Oh yeah, and they put butter on top of the waffle, what the heck? I mean ok, I understand if I ordered the waffle alone, but it had coconut shavings on it. Butter on coconut shavings? Gross. Of course I was still hungry after this disgusting waffle so I tried eating my husband's English muffin. It smelt really weird and didn't taste good either. Oh, and let me mention the service. Nobody acknowledged me when I walked in. Only when my husband asked if we can sit at the bar, they agreed. We were kinda in a hurry because I had work soon, so when our waitress was passing us I said, LOUDLY, "We're ready to order now", and she just passed me without even looking at me! Only like a minute later another waitress came up. read more

Sky Kitchen is one of those places you don't want to write a Yelp review about, 'cause you don't want anyone else finding out about it! Most definitely a hidden gem in San Carlos... Thanks to Jason O's search skills, we found Sky Kitchen after spending the early afternoon at Hiller Aviation Museum. We were hungry and didn't want to drive far. Lucky for us, Sky Kitchen was less than a mile away. At first I thought Google Maps had done us wrong, but sure enough, it's actually inside the San Carlos airport. Who even knew they had a tiny little airport back here? Most airport eateries are... well... gross! I'm thinking Chili's 2 Go, Burger KIng, that nasty seafood joint inside T3 of SFO, you dig? Obviously everything in SFO's Terminal 2 doesn't count, but it's not like every airport has a Terminal 2. In short, I was expecting something nasty. Or dirty. Sky Kitchen is none of those things! - Yes, it's small. But there's plenty of counter seats and booths for maybe 30 guests at a time? That's way bigger than a lot of San Francisco restaurants. - Considering there's one waitress working the entire room, service is damn quick! - Two line cooks working in the kitchen. Whatever it is they're doing back there, keep it coming 'cause my french fries were cooked to perfection! - Prices are quite reasonable, considering you're getting a freshly cooked meal. Way less than lunch at most restaurants, too. - They accept credit cards! Woo hoo! We were in and out within 30 minutes. Easy peasy! My favorite part of the meal is eavesdropping on pilot's conversations - the ones we overheard had been flying their little planes for many, many years. (Read: these were old guys sharing "war" stories of the skies). Not something you get to experience every day. Since the BF gets up before 6 a.m. every day, was thinking of taking him here for an early morning breakfast sometime soon. read more

Went to Sky Kitchen this morning...always good! It's been a long time since our last visit. Glad to see they have indoor seating again with a hugh menu choice. Had Eggs Benedict which did not disappoint. Friendly service & much gratitude for their patrons. read more

We recently started going here for breakfast. Very friendly staff, we have not had to wait too long for anything. On a nice day we sit outside and watch the planes come and go. The food is really good. My husband is picky on how his eggs are cooked. And they manage to get get them perfect each time and the hash browns are nice and crispy just the way we order them. read more

A decent local eatery almost as old....errr YOUNG as I am, where it's typical diner grub with breakfast served all day (the focus, mainly on the multitudes of omlette offerings). But the pancakes and eggs aren't bad either. The concept is nice and earnest, where you would enjoy old school American breakfast while watching planes take off and land, with an interior decor sporting dogfight type combat aircraft and then some. This would be a perfect stop before or after hitting the Hiller Aviation Museum which is not too far away. Unfortunately window seats are limited, and depending on the time of day, it is like watching an airport parking lot (for planes). Good and fairly quick eatery, but not nearing the deliciousness and family friendly vibe like Baywatch in downtown San Mo'. read more

I came here wondering how well Sky Kitchen would stack up against Three Zero in Half Moon Bay. Both are small airport restaurants where you can watch the goings-on from your table. What this place does well is the omelette with avocado, bacon and sour cream. I've eaten here three times and so far, this is why I come back. It's hard to get too excited about the service model that revolves around you paying at the register, but the people who make this place work are adept at their art and have always made me feel welcome. Three Zero does nothing wrong and has a menu that stands out, while Sky Kitchen is a bit uneven trip-to-trip but is a solid choice for breakfast on the peninsula, and lately it's a decison made between this or Crepe Vine in Burlingame for those mornings when no one wants to cook or drive to HMB. read more

What a fun place: for everyone! This is the cafe where the small aircraft regulars come - to catch up and run into a familiar face... and it's so much fun to sip on coffee and just watch and listen from the sidelines. They have a great casual atmosphere. Great view of the small aircraft airport (bring your little pilots here!) where you sit and watch the planes come and go... counter seats and a center island counter that invites you to talk with other patrons. Hashbrowns are YUM, with slightly thicker potato shreds and greasy crispiness. Bacon is thin and extra crispy. French toast has a twist: cinnamon and sugar sprinkled over the powdered sugar. Chicken fried steak is perfect for sharing. Cute little cafe that's a little off the main drive. Words of advice if you're a modern coffee drinker of 'today' and not of yesterday's diners: bring your own coffee. It's really, really weak. So disappointing for a cafe... read more

Despite that this place was located in the middle of nowhere (if I were to go at night, I'd feel like I was being led somewhere to get murdered..), the food here was surprisingly good! The pancakes were fluffy and magically delicious.. probably the best pancakes I've had in awhile.. the eggs were buttery and light (is that a paradox?), and the service wasn't bad either. The only thing I wasn't too impressed with was the bacon which was a bit tough.. I'd definitely come here again for good, cheap breakfast food (I haven't tried the lunch foods yet, but I plan to if it's anything like the breakfast!). read more

We did a birthday party here for my son, who is an aviation buff, following a visit and tour of the nearby Hiller Aviation Museum. The food was good, the service was great, and the bottom line is that they were super accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate going back, and in a similar kids party situation, it's strongly recommended. read more

A perfect $100 hamburger destination for pilots. Not only was the food as good as you can expect at an airport restaurant the staff was friendly. I love that there is one large communal table in the middle of the restaurant fostering some good aviation conversations. Despite the restaurant being filled to capacity (that might be the only negative, they could use more space), the food was served promptly. A great restaurant for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. read more

All the Yelpers said to order the club sandwich - as a fan of meat I took the bait. There was LESS THAN 1 piece of bacon in the club sandwich. So appalled at the lack of bacon I pulled it all out and put it together only to find that 70% of the 1 pathetic bacon piece was pure FAT! I LOVE bacon, I have a magnet at my cubicle that says "You had me at bacon" with a bacon-shaped heart so I know my bacon and I understand that it is fatty, but this was just insane. Also on the club sandwich was the pre-wrapped American cheese slices, I couldn't even believe it. Somebody said there is a good chef and a bad chef and I went at 11:00 on a Friday so maybe that was the bad chef, but irregardless I probably won't be back here, rarely do other Yelpers lead me wrong =( read more

We had breakfast here again last Sat., and LOVED everything. The waffle was one of the best I've had in a long time. The half of pancake I shared: one of the best pancakes I've had lately. My hubby loved his corn beef hash as well. Service couldn't have been better. Friendly servers, and the food came insanely fast. Prices are super reasonable as well. Ah, yes, FINALLY ! We have a found a great go-to breakfast spot!!! read more

I have fond memories of this place. When my son was around 4 years old, he and I used to come down here for breakfast on the weekends - just us boys, while the girls (mom and daughter) sleep in on Sunday mornings. We'd sit at the counter and we order ourselves the hearty "country breakfast" which includes eggs, sausage and a couple of pancakes. We'd chow down the food and just share some quiet time together while the "girls" get their beauty sleep. But us guys were eager to get the day's adventure started and having a good hearty breakfast fits the bill and get us the energizer rabbit going. From time to time, we were entertained by a few small planes landing or take-off on the strip. Recently I had a chance to come by again with my son. He is now thirteen and we sit by the counter and had breakfast again. But it reminded me of the old days and it was a nice bonding time... read more