Haven't been to stacks in years but since we were visiting the old hometown decided to grab breakfast at an old hangout! They have a very large menu - Got the pancakes but sadly wasn't impressed BUT .... The Eggs Benedict- was awesome and I'd order it again. & again Huevos Rancho was huge and great flavor also added to the re- order list! Over all the service is fantastic- we were only disappointed in the pancakes but coffee and food were really excellent! Nice atmosphere and servers very attentive. read more

Been meaning to try for a while. It was busy, but we got in right away. I wanted an egg, pancake and bacon. They don't do a combo, everything is a side order and full order. It makes for An expensive breakfast. read more

Have been wanting to check out Stacks for a while but haven't had an opportunity until now and boy, were we impressed! I called ahead on a Thurs to ask how busy they were and if there was wheelchair accessible seating and the staff who answered the phone said they weren't busy at all and tables were available to accommodate us. (I was calling on the road and we were about 5 mins away ;)) Upon arriving, we found lot parking that was adjacent to Stacks and luckily, there were a few disabled spots available. Upon entering the restaurant, my wife and I immediately had 'throwback' feels for this place. The decor and ambiance clearly brought nostalgic vibes for us and really showed us how long the restaurant had been around. Cintia, our server, was also super friendly and helpful; placed us in an area that was easily accessible for my wife's transport chair. We were seated at a very nice section so we could enjoy the atmosphere and decor. The food, in a word, AMAZING!! The omelette and crepe were huge portions and very tasty. Filled with enough ingredients, they should call it the Kitchen Sink LOL. Will definitely visit again, this time with our clan (about 15 ppl). Thank you for having Stacks, Burlingame!! read more

Stacks - Mighty Meat Crepe; awesome sauce!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I went to treat myself and when I say absolutely delicious I loved the whole setup along with the kind hospitality. All of my food came out served hot and fresh and to have my syrup already hot and ready was a double plus I had Gabriel as my server and he stay on top of everything allowed me to eat and made sure I wasn't needed anything else. I will surly be back great food and great service read more

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I really enjoyed this spot for breakfast. It gave a diner: brunch spot vibe. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They had alcohol with was a plus when craving mimosas. Service was great! Our waitress was very nice. read more

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Came on a Friday morning for breakfast, it was pretty crowded but we were seated within 5 minutes, which was nice. What we ordered: Beaters Scramble : scrambled eggs with broccoli, zucchini, onions, celery, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes, served with a dry wheat bagel. This was a great menu opt for me since I wanted to get more veggies in. scramble was well-seasoned and bagel was decent, nothing fancy but a nice pairing. Chicken Fried Steak : Topped with ground pork sausage & mushroom house gravy, plus scallions. Served with eggs & potatoes. The chicken could've been a bit crispier (probably softened from the gravy), but the gravy itself was rich and flavorful with nice bits of mushroom. The potatoes were tasty and not overly greasy. Overall, a solid breakfast spot in burlingame! Portions are generous, service was friendly and quick, and the menu has something for everyone. read more

Stacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Good for what it is! It's such an iconic building that greets you into Burlingame when you arrive. The seating and place is so cute! I'm not raving about the food but it did its job for your typical american brunch spot. read more

Stacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

I tried the applewood bacon omelette and it was really good with avocado and salsa. I read Stack's cooks with animal fat (beef tallow?) instead of harmful seed oils so that is great. The blueberry waffle is calling me next time. read more

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Great Food! Great service! Gabrielle was wonderful! On top of it. This place was very busy and they didn't slack off on anything. Close to the airport. read more

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Great brunch! Stopped here before heading to the airport. Service was top notch. Very friendly and fast. We loved Gabrielle. The OJ was BOMB! Freshly squeezed. So good. Eggs ben was good. Blackston was also just as good. Crepes were perfect. read more

Stacks - Eggs Blackstone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I tried my sister's huevos rancheros and I definitely regretted my omelet choice after that. The omelet was solid but the huevos had a great flavor. The service was quick but brisk. The decor was super cute and the Christmas touches really added to ambiance. It is a solid brunch spot but didn't feel like anything special. read more

Stacks - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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On a brisk Monday morning, my partner and I were looking for a quick breakfast while waiting for cere tea to open for the day. We ended up heading over to stacks for a quick bite and it did not disappoint,. It wasn't super busy so we sat down right away and ordered the all meat omelet. After a short wait we got our food from the kitchen and it was delicious.Additionally, the vibe is very vintage and it has a real old school feel. Excellent service and classic food can never go wrong. read more

Stacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Been forever since I've been here - I had forgotten how cute it was in here - and how nice the waitstaff are - and the espresso was good! and the crepes were delicious. Had a nice time with my friend, not interrupted by the waitress, she knew exactly when to come and fill water glasses without asking, she did ask how the food was, and was very pleasant. Gotta' put this place back into the rotation! read more

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We came to Stacks in Burlingame on a packed Sunday morning and were pleasantly surprised by how quickly we were seated--such a win when brunch is this popular! The service stood out immediately: attentive, friendly, and never rushed, even though the place was buzzing. Food-wise, everything was spot on. The meat crepe was hearty and flavorful, the crab crepe was rich but not heavy, and the full stack (3) pancakes was the kind you dream about--fluffy, perfectly golden, and big enough to share. I could only eat one! Overall, Stacks delivered the perfect brunch experience: great food, welcoming staff, and efficient service even at peak hours. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Burlingame. read more

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When I indicated that I was celiac to the waiter and asked if they had gluten free options, he said nothing was gluten free. Period! So I had a cup of coffee while my friends ordered breakfast. read more

Great friendly service, good food with HUGE portions and a great ambiance. I'm not sure how this place is not rated highly. Only mention I'll make is our server, Alba appeared to be overwhelmed and her attitude showed hints of it but it was super crowded. Still good service. read more

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Overall nothing special for this place but the service and ambiance are very nice. Food is flavored ok 3/5 stars but this place is always packed, I don't see the allure, but it is a staple of Burlingame. read more

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This is a very aesthetic cafe that feels like a nice diner to grab brunch at. There is a wide selection of sweet and savory dishes from omelettes, pancakes, crepes and sandwiches. The service was amazing. Servers were attentive and our food came out in less than 10 minutes. I was shocked by how fast they brought them out. The waffles were delicious and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It was fluffy, sweet and satisfied my waffle carvings. I would definitely come back and try the other waffles on the menu. My boyfriend had the mighty meat crepe and loved it although he didn't enjoy the side of potatoes and the bagel. He also ordered coffee and they give you the kettle to refill your cup. He was able to drink two hot cups of coffee. I was interested in the brunch cocktails but didn't order one this time. I'll definitely want to order a drink next time though! read more

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Come for the amazing food, expect the wait. Brunch is prime time at Stacks. This place has been serving up healthy eaters and hungry diners with me including since my first trip in 1994. I always wondered (prior to Yelp) if there was any other diners in Burlingame since it was always so busy here, now I know it is just one of the best. I have been know to plan trips to Northern California around if I can hit stacks at least a few times. When I do go, I relax, take my time, and understand that it took 45-90 minutes to get a table it is because they are busy. I expect the dining experience here to take 2 or 3 hours anyways. The triangle lot, tough parking, neighborhood feel, nice weather and atmosphere all contribute to each brunch event. read more

One of my favorite brekkie/brunch spots in the Bay Area! The food is always amazing, the service is top-notch, and the decor is beautiful throughout. Super clean and the staff is warm and friendly. read more

Stacks - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Haven't been at this restaurant in awhile. Overall, their menu has a variety of different options to choose from. The ambiance inside and out of the restaurant is really nice. The weather at Burlingame is always a hit if you like warmer weather. Downside for me is the wait for my food. We waited a good time for the food to come. Overall, nice brunch place if you don't mind the wait for the food since they get very busy. read more

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The cooks at Stacks do not understand the concept of CRISPY bacon. I've requested this multiple times and have repeatedly been disappointed. read more

Paid $75 for a breakfast for two that included Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, a blueberry pancake, hashbrowns, toast, and tea. Within hours I was violently ill with what my doctor has since attributed to food poisoning -- likely from the Eggs Benedict, which contains raw egg yolk in the hollandaise. Spent the entire night vomiting and ended up on a prescription anti-nausea medication. Had to cancel travel plans as a result. For $75 I expected a lot more -- both in quality and in basic food safety standards. I won't be back. read more

I love Stacks! Huge menu with lots of variety. We ordered the egg skillet, blueberry pancakes and meat crepe. Everything was super yummy and cooked perfectly. Just know that the pancakes are HUGE! So order accordingly because you'll get full very quickly and I doubt it's good to-go. It's always packed for breakfast / brunch, so be prepared to wait. They keep the tables and line moving as quickly as possible though. read more

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We drove all the way from Los Angeles to try this place. First of all, there's no wait. Second of all, there are two tables out side for 4 and 5, another table for 5. The guy told me that my whole party has to be there, I said alright. My party arrived minus 1 as she was looking for parking. And this guy was about to seat us when we told him that one was looking for parking, and he started saying in a loud voice that all our parties need to be there, and he's said it and it's the rules. I understand there are rules, but please do not talk down to us like we are children, causing people to look at us. As he saw as leaving, he then called out after us and asked if it was our friend that he sees walking down with us. His voice was really loud, and it was embarrassing not for us but more for him. We left because we're trying to have a great brunch. We didn't drive 6 hours to be stressed and talked down to. For reference, the seater is about 5'8, glasses, white guy with full tattoo sleeves. read more

Stacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Honestly surprised how flavorful everything was! Love the crab fritata, wish it had more crab haha but understandable. Chicken steak was thick but kind of salty but still good. French toast was nice including the whipped cream, whipped butter and cinnamon apple. Kind service and very attentive. Place is beautifully decorated with option of seating inside and outside. read more

Stacks - Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak - French Toast - Crab Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Great location, outdoor seating and a diverse selection of of brunch and lunch options. Their mimosas are good and go great with your order. Food is ok and tasty. They accommodate large groups. I've been here a few times with my large family varing in age (toddlers to elderly). It is a great family spot. Stacks is usually busy so make sure you prepare to wait (of you come during a downtown festival or the weekend). Enjoy! read more

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Nice area and ambiance. Love the outdoor seating and lots of it. Super busy during weekends and there's a wait for outdoor seating. Indoor had little to no wait when we arrived around noontime. Service was quick and excellent. Huge selection on the menu. I had their vegetarian special and added spinach. There are street parking and lot parking is located a block and additional 2 blocks away. Overall, okay place for brunch to get together with friends and family. Cheers! read more

Stacks - Vegetarian omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

This was probably the worst breakfast I have ever had. - Overpriced. -Food: undercooked hashbrowns with the rotten part of the potatoes included. The Frittata eggs tasted disgusting -They also charged for hot water without telling us its an additional charge Don't bother coming. Many other good restaurants nearby. read more

Popular place that gets very busy. Arrive around 8 and there was plenty of seating. Had the blueberry short stack and a side of sausage plus a scramble with a bagel, everything was good and the portions are large. Coffee is good too. I really like the decor inside it feels like an east coast diner. Service was excellent the staff are so nice and professional. Left fully satisfied. read more

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Nice place, good pancakes. Our family of six drove to Burlingame to eat at Stacks. The setting is lovely, lots of plants and flowers hanging from the walls. The service is prompt and attentive: excellent service. The food was average. The pancakes are enormous and pleasant. The veggie scramble was really good. The tropical smoothies were very nice. All in all, a good time was had by all. read more

Solid Breakfast joint. My wife and I had been passing this restaurant for over 7 years and finally decided to try it. Easy parking, prices moderate and portions relate to the price. Food was solid and tasty. My wife got a short stack of plain old pancakes, huge portion and very good (with a name like "Stacks" it held the name up). I just got the simple eggs, potatoes, toast and a side of avocado. That was good also. Now we will expand and the tasting of the menu. Very good, friendly service also. The ambience was set up to succeed and it does that. You can eat inside or on the sidewalk. read more

Beautiful decor, friendly attentive service,delicious food choices and large portions

First time at their Burlingame location and we loved it! Came here with my daughters the day after Christmas for a daddy daughters' brunch and we had a wonderful experience. Ordered some Minnie Mouse pancakes for my girls and though it was way too much food for them, they loved it. I also enjoyed my Crab Omelet and Blueberry Pancake. Service was superb and very accommodating with regard to my girls' indecisiveness concerning high chairs lol. The atmosphere is very family friendly and most certainly will be back. read more

Stacks - Minnie Mouse Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

I have never felt more disappointed in an establishment that I actually really liked going to whenever I visited the Bay Area. I had never met the actual owner of this place until today. So he said he was the owner, not sure. The way he was so rude and cared nothing about his customers tells me everything I need to know about never coming back here. This man was unprofessional and angry that people actually want to spend money at his restaurant. He was a middle aged man with tattoos on his arms. He was wearing a purple or burgundy shirt. Granted I was a bit upset because he was seating everyone else besides us that arrived after us, and it was only my husband and I. He then looks at us and asks if we are "Leo?" I say no, I then tell him my name and only waiting for a party of 2. He just looks at me and says oh.. then proceeds to ignore us. Then 2 guys walk up asking for a table and got seated right away so I went up and asked him how long for MY party of 2 and he's like "relax ok, I called your name and you didn't respond." He clearly did not call my name and I told him he asked for a Leo not me, my husband then tells him the same thing that he in fact did not call my name. That's when he aggressively says " you're right and I'm sorry, relax" I asked him to be respectful and professional to which he then says he's the owner and he doesn't care. So I told him he's lucky we're still deciding to stay and eat there, he asks with the most horrible attitude "do you still want a table or not?" My husband and I decided to leave then. I was not and will never ever spend my money at this place again. Good luck to that man and his establishment. With his shitty attitude he won't last long. P.S. The huevos rancheros suck! They also need to clean their dusty ass ceiling fans. read more

There's much better places for better pricing. Taste of food was ok, nothing amazing.

if I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would, I went in initially booking a table for four he asked that all the parties were there before they could be seated, which is understandable and then went back in and said they were parking if we could be seated still refused seating which is fine again but this time the owner made a comment "I need to make money. The food comes out too fast" so I was like OK finally we all got seated outside and our waiter was Angel who was amazing a bloody Mary was decent as I was sitting there waiting for my food I overheard the owner disrespecting and belittling his staff in open air in front of everybody. I was so disgusted that if my food had not followed shortly, I was gonna leave this type of behavior made me so sick to my stomach, especially as a business owner, knowing everything that we're going through as a minority to treat your staff so disrespectful and openly just turned my stomach upside down. My original plan was to confront the owner of the restaurant in front of his whole restaurant to make him understand and have a little bit of embarrassment as he made this employee feel but instead, I decided to be respectful and pull him to the side and discuss how I felt the owner basically laughed it off and said this is normal. This is what happens in the industry. This is life. It happens instead of taking accountability and agreeing that he should've took his employee to the side. He was fully on board with reprimanding his employee in front of people he did not care about consequences as I told him that I found it to be very gross and disgusting. He said he didn't care. I urgently plead with the community of San Mateo ,community of San francisco to no longer give this man business. You have to treat your employees with respect. It's not about your rules. This poor guy didn't even wanna give me his name mind you he's my waiter. He was probably so fearful of how he would get treated. do not come here !!!!! I wish I would've looked at the reviews before I came!!! and fyi food did not come out fast. If these employees are being treated poorly like this in front of people i can't imagine how awful he is behind closed doors. read more

this spot is really only for aesthetics, looks so pretty inside and outside. however their food does not taste good. their crepe was very bland and the only thing you can really taste is cheese. the potatoes also lacked flavor and the bagel needed cream cheese. the only thing that tasted good here was their mushroom cheese melter. mushrooms had a very strong umami flavor and it paired well with the melted cheese. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the wait was about 10 minutes! Good: - The portion sizes are huge! I had to take part of it home with me. - The bagel with cream cheese that came with my omelette was great. - The inside is so pretty! I loved the decorations - The price is okay for brunch - a bit on the higher end. Bad: - The omelet tasted pretty weird - I think it was the cheese or something a bit sourer than I liked - The cottage cheese substitution that I did also was a little sour Overall this place was an okay brunch place, but I wouldn't come again. read more

Stacks - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Decent, classic brunch spot located in Burlingame. Very old fashioned and walking in here felt like walking back in time. Service was friendly and we got sat pretty quickly as they have tons of outdoor and indoor seating. The omelette we got was solid and I was surprised to see that it came with hash browns and a bagel too! As this place is known for pancakes, I was super excited to try the banana macadamia pancake which is only available on weekends and this was the big miss for me. It was SUPER dry which was really disappointing. No amount of added syrup or butter could save it. We could've just had a bad batch maybe? Overall, i'd say this is still a charming American spot. read more

Stacks - All Meat Omelette and Banana Macadamia Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

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