Had a family brunch at a place I've visited a number of times for Afternoon Tea. Unfortunately, it looks like they only serve it at their San Francisco location now which was slightly disappointing. No bother, the food and service was really good. The weather was nice so we were seated outside (and promptly). We had a number of different types of dishes. The portion sizes were great and all of the omelets were cooked perfectly. The potatoes were nice and crispy also. Some of us had scones and they were savory and good. It would be nice to have a choice between sweet and savory but that's a bit of nitpicking. The Omirice and short rib Benedict were definitely the fusion dishes that we ordered. They were tasty and more than filling. If you're in the area, it's a great place to have some good food. If you want Afternoon Tea however, make the trek to San Francisco. read more

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This is a wonderful place for a girls meetup. Sitting outside with all the hanging Wisteria flowers is cheerful. I saw Loco Moco on the menu and was drawn to all the hearty fixings. And it delivered a nice filling for me. Parking was easy in the parking lot. Will mark this place as a come again. read more

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Deep fried French toast with mascarpone filling reminded me of fair food dessert, could use some more cinnamon. Crispy fried chicken benedict had gravy instead of hollandaise sauce. I liked the side potatoes. The pork belly tacos had lots of fat on them Good service. Food came out quick and all at once. Pretty spot for brunch. They have flowers in the ceiling. Parking available on the street or there's a paid lot across too read more

Son & Garden - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Stumbling upon old photos, I was instantly transported back to a delightful brunch at Son & Garden last year with one of my closest friends. I went to the one in Palo Alto as well, but it closed so this is the one that we went to at the time. We made an event of it, dressing up in lovely dresses, and the experience completely lived up to the anticipation. The aesthetics of the place are simply beautiful. Truly a feast for the eyes before the food even arrives! Now that I'm on Yelp, I absolutely had to share this gem. I don't want to wait until my next visit to sing its praises. The food was delicious and, thankfully, not overly expensive. It's the perfect spot for a fun, 'girly' outing with friends. Revisiting the pictures, I can almost taste the amazing dishes again! Our servers were wonderfully attentive, and I enjoyed a refreshing non-alcoholic spritz (though alcoholic options are available too). It was a perfect brunch: great food, lovely weather, and an overall fantastic atmosphere. If you're looking for a top-notch spot for a girls' brunch, this is it! There's a subtle Korean influence, evident in dishes like bibimbap, which adds a unique and delicious touch to the brunch menu. I believe I had the Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict, but what truly remains unforgettable is the Biscoff latte. I'm already planning a return trip just for that! Highly, highly recommend this place for an exceptional brunch experience. read more

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it's a very pretty restaurant, with really nice ambiance and decorations. They also offer a room where you can take photos. The food flavor is average, but everything is plated so beautifully. The bibimbap was overly salted and rice was mush. The omelette was fine, it's hard mess up eggs. All seating is outdoors, but they have heat lamps to keep you warm. I wish I could give five stars, but I can't..... The staff needs a lot of improvement. They took my order, brought out the food, and never came back. I had to flag someone down to get my water refilled every single time and to ask for more napkins. I asked twice for a to-go box and it never came. Warning: The servers are not fluent in English, so there was miscommunication in what I ordered, and what the server understood, and what I was being charged . It was a mess! Isn't understanding some level of english a part of the job description to be a server . We had to get the manager involved who thankfully helped us reach a solution. Removed 1 star for poor customer experience read more

Son & Garden - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is my second time here, I think they only offer outdoor seating. In my opinion, I love their outdoor seating. It is very relaxing and open. Not to mention all the florals they have hanging off of the ceiling. Food is always delicious and comes out relatively quickly. Can't forget to mention super picture perfect. The chicken sausage was not salty, which I loved. The pancakes were moist, but I definitely had to ask for extra syrup lol. They do a great job whether you're feeling salty and savory or sweet!! My friends loved their food, and the mimosas. The Biscoff latte just tasted like a regular latte which I'm not mad at. Servers are always attentive and worst case you can pull one since they're always walking around. read more

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We have not dined in here for years now, but we have taken this food to go! I love their bibimbap (the fried chicken is crispy and delicious), i have tried their pancakes, and their fried french toast (which is heavy, it's a dessert that is super indulgent but for every once in a while it's okay), i find the pancakces to be heavy, but my husband loves them. read more

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My sister suggested this place for lunch. The restaurant looked busy but we managed to find a parking spot right away. We came a bit before 11am and beat the rush. I think it's outdoor dining only. It is a cute place and I loved the purple flowers hanging down from the ceiling. I ordered Tofu omelette with rainbow potatoes and bread ciabatta. Omelette was pretty bland and I just used Tabasco to add some flavor. Loved the butter on the bread, it was lightly sweet. I also ordered Into the Forest Drink with Cute Bear. Delicious and cute. Unfortunately my husband found a piece of long hair in his eggs. We informed the waitress and she offered a new plate right away. I like that you can bring your dogs too. I saw a few customers with their small dogs. I'd be open to try a different dish next time. Hopefully with my puppy! read more

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I've heard soooo many amazing things about this wonderdous place, it always looks so whimsical online! I had to get my favorite Aunt and Niece some of this delicious tasting breakfast! I ordered take out from a very friendly and nice Asian lady, but she had a very thick accent. I only mentioned the accent because I guess she didn't comprehend what I was saying. I wanted to ordered scrambled eggs on my Salmon Benedict, so my 3 year old niece and 1 year old nephew could share and eat the same things as my Aunt (their Grandma) and I were going to eat. I looked over the receipt and saw I was charged $7 for scrambled eggs! At least within my take out bag, was also the two poached eggs, so my Aunt ate those, but I didn't want the poached eggs, I merely wanted scrambled eggs on top of my egged Benedict. This way my niece and nephew could eat them, too. Ugh- oh well, we got extra eggs for tomorrow or another meal! Hee. Overall my smoked salmon was mouthwatering delicious! My niece LOVED her mini mouse pancakes! My Aunt loved her Frisco scramble and everything was fine, minus me getting charged $7 for a "side" of scrambled eggs I didn't realize I was ordering..... read more

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Food is delicious. Ordered the ricotta pancakes, the veggie omelet, some French toast and a chai latte. 5 stars for the food. 2 stars for the service. The staff was quite rude to say the least. It's too bad because the food was so good and I would drive out again. However, not sure since the service didn't match up to the food. read more

Son & Garden - Ricotta pancakes - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Came back for a friend's birthday brunch and enjoyed the food way more than I did compared to my last visit a couple years back!! We had a reservation for 8 people and split into two groups to do family style. My group of 4 ordered three items and they were all delicious: Son & Garden Omelet - Everything it came with was so good. I felt like the Parmesan cheese in the omelet really complimented all of the different ingredients. The blueberry scone and potatoes were both cooked nicely too. Bibimbap - This comes with a huge fried chicken. The chicken could have been juicier and used less batter. The rice was really flavorful and had a slight kick to it. Ricotta Pancakes - Yum! I always appreciate getting to eat both savory and sweet foods during brunch. This one is perfect to share with others. So glad that the food was just as good as the ambiance this time. Previously I would not recommend this place, but would now recommend it :) read more

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Nice little brunch spot - outdoor seating only, dog friendly. Street parking or pay $5.50 and park at Caltrain across the street Service was very friendly. Ordered the Belly Ranchero, good portion size, potatoes were crisp. Pork was tender but a bit too sweet on the marinade for my liking. Can't comment on the taste but the other items ordered by my table looked very aesthetically pleasing (omelettes) Caltrain does go by every so often with loud horns/noises if your dogs are sensitive read more

Son & Garden feels like stepping into a dreamy garden in the middle of Palo Alto. The entire space is beautifully designed with floral details everywhere -- it's easily one of the most aesthetic brunch spots in the area. The presentation of the food is stunning. Every dish looks like it was made for photos, but it actually delivers on taste too. The drinks and desserts were especially memorable -- light, fresh, and not overly sweet. It's definitely more of an experience-driven place, so expect it to be on the pricier side. But if you're going for a cute brunch, a girls' day, or content creation, it's 100% worth it. Service was friendly, though it can get busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation. Overall, if you're in the Bay Area and want a brunch spot that's both visually beautiful and enjoyable, Son & Garden is a must-visit. read more

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Awesome wonderful brunch restaurant right next to the Caltrain station in Menlo park.I ordered their salmon Benedict.Nice smoked salmon on Levin bread with holendeiss sauce, asparagus and cream cheese with chives.Delishious . Also came with red potatoes and the dish was garnished with strawberry and orange and lemon slices I also ordered a diet coke The restaurant is outdoor only on a beautiful patio Employees here are wonderful Pleanty of parking read more

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I had been a patron of the Palo Alto location before it closed, so I decided to give this location a try. We took our mom here for Mother's Day, mostly for the adorable decor. Sadly, this location (if you've been to the other ones, you would feel the same) is so much less floral and fun. Also, the menu appeared to be a lot more limited with the fun stuff. Son & Garden shares the building with their sister restaurant, which we accidentally wandered into first. The staff there were not so courteous to us when we had realized our mistake. They probably get that a lot... but if that's the case, isn't that a sign to make it more obvious where Son & Garden diners need to go? The service was subpar as we had to keep asking for basic things a condiments and table settings. The server was not versed in the menu and we ended up ordering something based on their info and it just wasn't what we thought it would be. My poor mom had so much difficulty with her fried cutlet, she didn't really eat. Dishes here are overpriced which I always understood it as part of the premium for dining in a super cute restaurant. Well, the outside seating wasn't great and there was plant debris landing on our table throughout our meal since we were seated outside. In the other Son & Garden locations, there's mostly indoor seating so I didn't think to investigate whether this restuarant was outside only or not. I get that my review of this place is super biased and based on my expectations of their other location, but you would think that they would keep the vibe fairly similar. The dining experiences at both could not be more different. Lastly, the parking situation could not be more nebulous! We didn't know if we were in CalTrain territory or retail. Needless to say, we didn't have a great dining experience here but the food was acceptable, hence the 3 stars. read more

I had a great experience here at brunch with girlfriends on Valentine's Day. We saw some families getting brunch together too, and a party of little girls having a girls brunch or birthday party or something. Very sweet to see. Highly recommend sitting on the outdoor patio as well. I would say the food was pretty good/solid. Some of it was better at the aesthetics than flavor. I'm a vegetarian who doesn't eat eggs, so I was pleased to learn that they could make the tofu omelette for me without eggs. Instead, it was more of a tofu stir fry with cubed tofu, sun-dried tomato, spinach, cauliflower, and quinoa. It was solid, and a good option if you're in my situation. Very very heavy on the sun-dried tomatoes, so make sure you like that flavor! I was disappointed that they served it with salad instead of potatoes; maybe the potatoes are not vegan? I didn't ask, and I'm sure they would have brought me potatoes instead if I really wanted them, so this is more my fault. My friends absolutely loved their omelette, ricotta pancakes, and gorgeous cookie butter latte special. The wait stuff was kind and helpful, and helped me and my friends take a picture in front of one of their many cute photo displays. read more

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We went there for a late Sunday lunch and there was still a line. Luckily we were seated quickly in 5min. We got their signature Son & Garden omelette and Smoked Salmon Benedict. Both came with roasted potatoes and fruit slices. The Son & Garden omelette had pork sausage, mushroom, peppers, asparagus and so on, and had quite a lot of flavors! It was also topped with a generous amount of parmesan cheese slices. The roasted potatoes were quite good to my surprise! They were nicely seasoned, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The restaurant shared patio space with a Thai restaurant. The inside was decorated colorfully. It was also conveniently located near downtown Menlo Park with garage parking available nearby. It read more

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This is a girls dream, a cute aesthetic photo op brunch spot. Food is pretty, but overpriced for what it is. Food is not bad but also not exceptional. They do get really busy on the weekends so go early if you can. The service is good. Drinks are pretty and a nice place for a celebration. We sat outdoors on the patio and did have a bee that kept flying over to our table. Other than that, it's a cute brunch spot. read more

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We came here for lunch and overall the place has a decent, relaxed vibe that works well for a casual meal. We started with drinks and breakfast items. The mimosa flight looks great for Instagram photos, but taste-wise it was just average. The tiramisu latte was fine but felt overpriced for what it was. We ordered a few different Benedicts, including the smoked salmon Benedict, which was disappointing. The salmon tasted fishy and really affected my appetite. One of our friends ordered a Coffee Cloud, but the drink never arrived even though it still appeared on the bill, which was frustrating. For the atmosphere, I'd give this place 3 stars, but the food quality is closer to 2 stars. Based on this experience, I probably won't be coming back. read more

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it is unique restaurant with fusion type of dishes. This restaurant seems the first one started this type of dishes and then many restaurant with similar style dishes opened after that. This restaurant is always busy and most of the time you need to wait and wait time can be vary. it is instagramable place as it provide area for photo. This restaurant is next to that restaurant and looks like owned by same person. when you park, if you park at Caltrain station parking, make sure you pay. The are plenty items on the menu. The portion is generous for one person. We ordered some and shared. I like the pork sausage , chicken and waffle. The latte is pretty good too. Service is pretty quick and food was ready in reasonable time. this place is also good to visit on special occasion. Just need to be patient when it is busy. read more

Son & Garden is incredibly Instagrammable, from its floral, pastel decor to its beautifully presented food and drinks. Every dish and drinks you'll want to take a picture of and you'll want to try just about everything on the menu. The food is good but definitely on the pricey side, and it gets very crowded, particularly during brunch hours. Overall, it's a great spot for fun photos, creative cocktails, and a lively vibe, as long as you're ready for the crowds and the splurge. Street parking is available, but could get difficult to find during lunch hours or weekends. The restaurant is directly next to Caltrain, which is very convenient. Overall, Son & Garden is perfect for a celebratory brunch, a girls' day out, or anytime you want great photos, fun drinks, and a lively atmosphere, but just be prepared for the crowds and the splurge. read more

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First time at Son & garden! Their menu is so fun and a bit of a fusion, which is one of my favorite types of food. I ended up getting a ricotta pancake with a bubbly drink. Although you can tell that they put a lot of effort to decorate, since the train was right in the back and we were sitting outside, we had to pause our conversation here and there to wait in the train to pass. read more

Son & Garden - Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I had such a great experience at this brunch spot! The moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing weekend meal. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out just right. The food was the real highlight. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The crabby omelette was cooked perfectly, the french toast was crispy , and the portions were generous without feeling overwhelming. I especially loved their korean benedict that was garnishedwith pickle onion-- you can really tell they put care into every detail. The drinks were cute and creative. Overall, it was an excellent brunch experience from start to finish. I'd definitely come back and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and enjoyable brunch! read more

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First time at Son & Garden was at this Menlo Park location for brunch with friends on Sunday, Augst 3, 2025. We had reservations for our party of six persons at 12:00 noon. After easily finding street parking on Oak Grove Avenue, about a minute or so walk to the restaurant, I arrived to my friends already sitting at our table. Son & Garden is known for their whimsical breakfast and brunch experiences, so I was looking forward to being immersed in a fairytale setting. Perhaps the location of our table was not in the most decorated area of the venue because all I saw was faux purple wisteria hanging from the ceiling. Never did I see any wall of flowers nor a blue velvet royal looking chair. Bummer. Although I missed out on the effervescent Instagrammable scenery, the place was still very genteel and clean. Son & Garden's menu focuses on morning eats like omelets & scrambles, benedicts, pancakes & french toast, plus lunch & drinks. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any frolicsome fancy beverages, either. Apparently, they skimmed down their menu, no longer serving most of the vibrantly unique offerings from days before. Second bummer. Everyone ordered their respective plates. Linda and I both ordered the Bibimbap ($24.95). I enjoyed the crispy Fried Chicken with the savoury Stone Pot Japanese Rice mixed with the yolk of the fried egg. Linda, on the other hand, didn't enjoy the dish as much, commenting on the "sweet" flavour that didn't seem to appeal to her. Service was nice and friendly. I wouldn't mind returning and ordering the Bibimbap again...with a virgin Coffee Cloud. read more

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A group of friends and I came here to celebrate a bridal shower. This was definitely the perfect place - beautiful floral decorations, large outdoor seating area, and instagrammable drinks. 4 of us ordered the ricotta pancakes ($18.95) and opted to make it a "complete meal" by adding 2 eggs and a choice of protein (additional $10). The food was so delicious! The scrambled eggs and pancakes were so fluffy. The chicken sausage was plated on top of jam and at first I was a little suspicious, but it was the perfect pairing! The restaurant was kind enough to let us bring in our own cake for the celebration, but beware they charge $2.50 per person. read more

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The food was excellent. We ordered two dishes, the bibimbap and the fried chicken Benedict. I enjoyed the mushroom Demi glacé and the eggs were nicely done. The potatoes were crisp and flavorful. The rice in the bibimbap was slightly overcooked which left it mushy but the flavor and the spice was good. I'd come back for the food but service was slightly lacking. It just didn't feel like the staff wanted to be there and more importantly, wanted me as a customer to be there. I'll be honest, it looked that way for most of the tables around us. To be honest it's an instagram or TikTok worthy video for the aesthetics alone - but not the culinary place you want to be where people truly care about service and food. If the service was amazing this place could easily be a 5 star for me. read more

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Located in Downtown Menlo Park right next to the Caltrain station, parking is non existent and a pain to find. I highly recommend to take the Caltrain here if you can. Seating is outdoors which is really nice especially during the warmer seasons. Chicken panini (5/5): bread was toasted nicely and crunchy. The sauce was really good and chicken wasn't dry. The mozeralla was melted to perfection. The tomatoes and alfalfa made great compliments also. Service is great. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall Son & Garden is a great place. Food and service are both top notch. read more

Son & Garden - Chicken panini - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Good service but the food was just bad. The salmon benedict felt like a mix of ingredients that didnt mesh well together at all. The loco moco was sub pae compared to other loco mocos out there read more

Second or third time at this location and I just feel like the food was alright compared to the first few visits. I'm not sure if it's because there are so many Asian fusion brunch spots but I feel like there are better alternatives. RSVP'd and came here for a family celebration, service was good and there was plenty of room on the patio for everyone to enjoy the weather. I feel like the pretty ambiance is a major selling point here to take pics for social media. Don't get me wrong the food is solid and portions to match the price but nothing really stood out. I got the frisco scramble and another member of the party got the belly ranchero, the latter had lots of pork belly but most of it was fatty pieces. read more

Son & Garden - Frisco scramble - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I had the opportunity to visit Son & Garden (Palo Alto) and for those that do not want all the fine tuned details, I would rate the overall visit at 8.5 out of 10. You will enjoy! For those who like all the juicy deets, please enjoy the following... Arrived at Son & Garden around 10:30a or so for brunch in mid-July so the weather was great (but the weather is always great in the bay area). The place sits right on the corner and has outside seating under a covering. There are also some overhead heaters installed to keep the temperature comfortable. There are a few parking spaces in front of the restaurant, however when leaving I noticed there was an A-frame sign on the curb that says "Cal-Train Parking", which requires payment so I don't officially know if the parking was free. This brings me to my next point, there is a parking lot right next to the spaces in front of the restaurant, which clearly belongs to Cal-Train, since there is a train station right next to it. Here is where some of the points came off, the noise from the train horn was very loud and if you are not expecting it, it can be startling. The service was prompt and friendly, and they were very attentive. At no point did I ever have to flag anyone down for more water or to ask for anything, kudos to the entire service staff for their level of service. There were a few things ordered here, we had the Chicken Panini with fries, a green salad and a complete meal that included French Toast, Scrambled Eggs and I added the Applewood Smoked Bacon. My wife ordered the "Into the Forest" drink that she said was delicious. All of the food was really good. The Chicken Panini was cooked and made very well, the chicken was moist, tomatoes were thickly cut and the sauce was great. The fries were crispy and seasoned well, and accompanied with a buttermilk ranch dressing that tasted as if it was made from scratch, in house. Honestly, I would purchase a bottle to take home if they had some for sale, it was that good and I'm not a "ranch" dressing kind of guy. The eggs were fluffy and the bacon was pretty good, but my favorite would have to be the French Toast. There was a hint of orange flavor somewhere in the batter and they were absolutely delicious without any syrup. They were made with levain bread, and topped with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. I was very happy with the french toast if I haven't mentioned that yet . In summary, it was a refreshing brunch, with great food and service. My only cons were the train doing its "choo choo" thing a few times during the time there and in my opinion, I feel the prices were slightly more on the expensive side for "breakfast" food but I also know this is the world we live in these days. You will not be disappointed if you choose to eat there (or get a drink there according to my wife). read more

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Overall rating: 4/5 This brunch spot is super aesthetically pleasing - inside and out. If you're interested in looking to take IG pics with friends, this is the place to be! My friend and I opted for outdoor seating and were seated right away. We came on a weekday around 1:30pm and it wasn't too busy. There is plenty of parking along the street and even a parking garage just 1.5 block away. Our waitress and server were nice and friendly. Drinks came out pretty fast and food came a little after. We ordered: 1. Korean Benedict (4/5): Meat was tender although I wished there was a little more flavor. Rice was okay, eggs were cooked really well, and potatoes were standard 2. Cloud 9 (5/5): sweet and very pretty! 3. Under the sea (4/5): a little stronger in alcohol for my taste but also cute Although the food is good, it's nothing too memorable. I would recommend grabbing drinks if you come because they have some of the prettiest and cute drinks I've seen so far! Overall, if you're more interested in the vibes, aesthetics, and drinks, I'd recommend going to Son & Garden! read more

Son & Garden - Korean Benedict - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Had the best brunch here last weekend! We hopped right off at Menlo Park Caltrain station & it was easy to get to - just a minute walk away. They have a good amount of covered outdoor seating, we got there around 1pm so it wasn't very busy & we were seated immediately. The service was great and so was the food - the deep fried French toast & my son! burger were standouts in my opinion. read more

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Idc how aesthetic a place is, if the food isn't up to par then the pictures are NOT worth it. That sums up my opinion of son&garden locations. There are a FEW menu items that I've loved and truly enjoyed but at this price point, I care more about the taste rather than the look. I got the crab eggs Benedict and it was okay. Like 6.5/10 type of okay. Honestly, I think I should have ordered their lore viral menu items. Also, though their cup for their hot lattes are cute (shape of bear), it's SMALL. Exceedingly so esp if you're paying that much for a latte. Service was okay - slow as expected of a popular establishment but not something we could control. Overall: 7/10 recommend. I would come back for a cute girly brunch but def order some other items. read more

Came by to celebrate a friend's birthday for breakfast & loved it! coming before 10 am on a Saturday was a good idea as there were no lines and we were seated immediately by the heater. The mimosas came out fast & they were really good. The food was delicious: okay priced and came out very fast: my salmon eggs Benedict were quite big and the cooks were very generous with salmon, I've never had as much as at this restaurant. Also, very efficient & friendly staff. It's definitely a cute place for a date or a celebration. You can park at the caltrain station parking lot across the street or take the train there. Will be back to try the lunch options! read more

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This place is like instagram, hollow. I love restaurants with a theme or an aesthetic. The theme of Son & Garden is flowers, and there wasn't much more to it than that. It just doesn't seem fleshed out enough to me. I mean the plates were white! Only the desert plate was cute and girly. It seemed like a weak attempt at making a place have a girlies in the meadow in beautiful dresses theme. Here's the thing: Son & Garden is 6 years old. I would think that if someone who actually embodied their theme- Some whimsical little Alice in wonderland fairy at a tea party aesthetic girlie- If she was in charge of the artistic direction of this restaurant- She would have gathered enough beautiful antique baroque plates, cute chairs, cute sofas, lamps and tea cups and crystal wear from estate sales to make it haunted by 15 Victorian little girls. And that would make the place genuine. This is the cheapest way to hit the coffee foam of an idea of an aesthetic. In terms of the food: It's true that we "eat with our eyes" In fact, an experiment done in 2014 by Professor Charles Spence and his team at Oxford University proved that the visual arrangement of food changes how we perceive its flavor. (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/jun/20/food-presented-artistically-taste-salad-kandinsky) Maybe 2014 was too long ago, and we now expect our food with flowers on it to be exceptional. We're spoiled like that. Yea this place is the little sister stealing your makeup of restaurants. read more

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Son & Garden was an all around excellent experience. I was hesitant at first and doubtful, I thought it would be really overhyped. But I was really blown away, the drip coffee was really good and the ricotta pancakes (make it a meal) with eggs and sausage blew my socks right off. It was plated so beautifully and each item tasted delicious. Loved how soft and fluffy the eggs were. The sausage had a delicious sauce, and was grilled to perfection. The pancakes were fluffy and lightly sweet, a small drizzle of maple syrup elevated the dish to a whole another level. Ambiance was cute, it's all outdoor seating but they had all the heaters going so it was nice and warm. Service was very attentive! My only wish was they had more lighter and healthier options, but this breakfast even though a bit "heavier" still made me feel pretty light and wasn't extremely greasy ! :) this is my new fave spot for breakfast in the area read more

Son & Garden - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I visited Son and Garden after seeing it all over Instagram, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Parking can be a bit difficult, but the restaurant is conveniently close to the Caltrain station. If you sit outside, just be aware that it can get noisy since it's right next to the tracks, but the beautiful décor makes the atmosphere enjoyable overall. The food was very good, and surprisingly, one of my favorite dishes was the fish and I'm not usually a fan of fish dishes, so that says a lot. The drinks were also very aesthetically pleasing and well-made. It is a little on the pricier side. The space is large for a Bay Area restaurant, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and it does get very busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation. Overall, it's a beautifully decorated spot with great food, solid drinks, and a lively atmosphere. I would definitely go again. read more

I was surprised by the giant fried chicken on my bibimpim! Looks like the menu has been upgraded since last time I went! The food is still amazing and the service is always good as usually! Just this location is nearby Caltrain, the parking spots are limited. If you park within Caltrain zone, just make sure you pay the parking fee to avoid getting a ticket! This one and next door "Farmhouse" are both Instagramable spots!! read more

Son & Garden - Bibimpum - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This brunch spot is absolutely gorgeous, bright, airy, and filled with those little aesthetic details that make you want to take a photo before you even sit down. Food is pretty good too! the pancakes were fluffy, the eggs were perfectly cooked, and the drinks were refreshing without being overly sweet. read more

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Went on a Saturday around 11am. Caltrain is pretty loud when it passes by. Busy, but we didn't need to wait for a table. Ambience is vibrant, lots of birthday brunches were happening around. Food is fine. I'd come back to bring friends who haven't experienced it yet, but it's probably not a place I'd personally revisit otherwise. read more

Son & Garden - Crab omelet - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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