Came here for brunch with a friend at 10:30AM on a Saturday and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Plenty of outdoor seating, which is what we opted for. It did take some time for our server to take our order, but we didn't mind this time because we had so many things to talk about. We each ordered an omelette and got a short stack of banana macadamia nut pancakes to share. The food did come out pretty quickly once we ordered and WOW the portion sizes omg. You will be full if you eat here that's for sure. I really enjoyed my omelette and the potatoes, I ended up taking the bagel home and later found that the bagel was good too, I think they added butter to it because it tasted better than a normal bagel. My friend saw the banana macadamia nut pancakes highlighted by other reviewers on Yelp, and I'm here to tell you that this is TRUE, order these pancakes they're so good!!! The texture of the coconut flakes and the nuts is wonderful with the banana-y batter. You won't regret ordering these!!!! They did give us our check before we asked for it but it's fine I get it, my friend and I were taking a long while to sit and chat. Overall, great brunch vibes, great bang for your buck, and some great tasting food!!! read more

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PANCAKES! I realize they have other things on their menu. But, come on. Admit it. You want pancakes. Even I want pancakes and I'm desperately trying to watch my carbs due to pandemic pudge. So I gave in and indulged. Not sorry. Banana macadamia nut pancakes, you are worth it. I'm in love. read more

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11/11/2023 @ 8:30am. This Burlingame Stacks has a pretty outdoor seating area. Their food is just typical breakfast food although not entirely exceptional it's a nice place for a weekend breakfast brunch option. 1) Corned beef hash and onion skillet, twos eggs sunny side up: taste was good, wish the cheese was more melty as it came out kind of lukewarm. It comes with bagel but I changed to wheat toast instead and it tasted a bit stale and dried out. 2) Fried Chicken and waffles: this was the better choice as the fried chicken was crispy and crunchy with good seasonings. The legs were on the smaller size so they were a bit overcooked and dried out. Coffee they left you a pot so it's convenient than flagging a wait staff down for refill. There's a small parking lot across the street and most street parking. read more

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All of it was Great! Loved the waffles. We would go back. Get in before or around 11:00 am. If you don't want to wait much. Service was excellent. read more

Super friendly and efficient staff, but the food is super mediocre but pricy. Potatoes in particular came out hard, not crispy at all, and barely seasoned. No chocolate chip pancakes though pancakes are their speciality. Would rather go elsewhere. read more

Breakfast done right! Me and my wife have become regular guests here since we moved to the Bay from the Michigan and this is our favorite breakfast spot! We have never had a bad meal here. Consistency is what makes a good restaurant. The quality of the food is always excellent. The service is outstanding! We love the entire staff they always make us feel at home and like family. The owners always there and always greets us at the door and makes us feel welcome every single visit. I have to send a shout out to our favorite waitress Melissa! I have tried a new dish the crab frittata it was outstanding! My wife is in love with the macadamia pancakes! If you want a great breakfast, that's always consistent every time you go there make your way to Stacks in Burlingame! read more

Stacks - Chicken and banana macadamia nuts. Crab omelette, and hashbrowns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

They say open but closed this morning. I mean where can I get something to eat for breakfast. read more

Stacks - Looks open but closed. Reason: POS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Love the bacon waffles and blueberry pancakes. The crab crepes are also excellent. You can dine outside with your dog.

The Burlingame location is the flagship of all the Stacks. We came here before 9:00am. It was a little too early for me, but the place was pretty packed when we left. Service was quick and attentive. I ordered the mighty meat crepe, and it came with potatoes and a bagel. It was a lot of food, and I was not able to finish all of it. Overall, it was a good place for standard breakfast. read more

Came here with a friend for brunch. Note that if you are not here before 11 on a weekend, the place is packed with a line! I got the veg crepe and it was excellent. I do wish i had asked for a sub on the bagel that came with the dish as it was just very average. The place is decorated with lots of synthetic flowers, very outdoorsy garden feel. Our server was also excellent, very attentive. Highly recommend for a weekend get together. read more

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We were in a rush on Sunday to get to the airport. They had seats available immediately. The service was fast, which we highly appreciated. We had the regular Benedict and Florentine, which were both mediocre. My spinach in the Florentine looked old and frayed. Something was off in the hollandaise sauce. The French Toast was better, but even then, it was just a notch above ok. My boyfriend's comment of "hey, at least it's better than airplane food" sums it up best. read more

Dinner hour Soft rollout. They are still getting the hang of it but so happy to see they are now offering dinner! Owner visits with all his customers to thank us. Price is very reasonable, quality of food excellent, customer service attention to detail and ambience is great for a nice dinner for 2 to larger dinner parties. read more

Stacks - To go .... Bolognese! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ok, Stacks is one of those Restaurants that have been around for a long time, Pancakes, all kinds of really great egg combinations, a real complete restaurant. The ambiance is something you'll never see in a breakfast place. You're greeted with fresh flowers , iron sculptures , good sunshine. I recently noticed that they have dinners so i've been there twice, first time had the rib eye my friends had meatloaf, the second i had something off the abbreviated breakfast menu, and had pancakes and my wife had pork chops. I highly recommend coming here for dinner. read more

I came to stacks on a Saturday afternoon! It was crowded, but I only waited 10 minutes to be seated. The waiter was very attentive and service was prompt! The interior is very cute! There's is a lot of seating, yet the restaurant doesn't feel crowded. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which came with potatoes and a fruit bowl. The meal was very filling and they were very generous with the ham portion. I also ordered the bananrama smoothie. I could tell the fruit is very fresh and it was very refreshing! Overall, would recommend stacks! The service and food was great. It is also located in a cute area in Burlingame so you can walk around and do some shopping. read more

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A decent brunch spot located in Burlingame. Stacks is a large restaurant with lots of seating both inside and outside. My husband and I came here yesterday for brunch on New Year's Eve and got seated right away. As busy as they were, our server still came around to check in on us multiple times. Too bad they ran out of their house chicken and waffles at 10am. How crazy is that? The new shipment just arrived so they could not serve me the chicken as they needed time to marinate the meat. I appreciate their honesty so I opted for the crab benedict. The hollandaise sauce on the egg benedict was yummy. They used real crab meat so it made sense to charge $18 for the crab benedict. My meal itself was also on the heavier side so I did not finish the whole plate. My husband got the corn beef and onion skillet, which was tasty. We both started our morning with a Bloody Mary. Must say, it was the spiciest Bloody Mary ever. The bacon garnish was good though. Overall, I would recommend coming here if you are looking for a brunch spot outside the city without a long wait time. read more

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Very impersonal, they are just there for business and not part of the community. They don't seem to care about their reputation. The food's is okay, not bad, but not top notch either. In my opinion, there are better breakfast and lunch places within walking distance. They can get away with not having the best food or service because of their location and longevity. read more

After 25+ years of patronage, today I was insulted, abashed, and beyond disappointed. WHEN YOU READ A BAD REVIEW, BELIEVE IT. Stale tortillas, canned & rancid salsa, and undercooked cheese; the restaurant's manager is a disgrace. He should not be in leadership. His response to my request "if you want better tasting Mexican, this is not the place", and "we have no other complaints", and "the people around here don't know the difference". Owner GEOFFREY SWENSON, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: When I asked him for the bill of just my coffee, and pointed out that at any restaurant in the Bay Area, no matter what the venue, you will find the south of border dishes to be excellent. He kept interrupting me, and even raised his voice; tables nearby began turning their heads and he was loud enough to attract the attention from the kitchen staff and other waiters. Disgraceful and very sad to see my favorite family & High School breakfast spot has fallen to the pits of a bad manager. Keep in mind, I'm almost 50 years old, so my review is with experience at this restaurant. read more

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If you want to feel like your having breakfast in a Paris cafe this is the perfect location. The menu has lots of choices and I have never been disappointed with what I order. I highly recommend the Bacon Waffles (a favorite from my childhood). The customer service is friendly and quick. They will leave a coffee pot or ice tea pitcher on your table if you ask. It can get busy on the weekends but well worth the wait. Tip: ask to be seated away from the door, it can get a little chilly every time it opens. If you drive up the neighborhood street you can get free parking for 2 hours. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere at Stacks! It was quite buzzing for brunch on a Sunday morning and made for a good mood! We got the short stack blueberry pancake, the yogurt sundae, and a skillet. I'd say the pancake and the sundae were great, the skillet was just good. Their latte was quite good too. They had coffee containers on the outside for those who wait, but there was no coffee left and it was not refilled in the 10 minutes or so that we were waiting, which was a minor negative. A lot of positives though, we'll be back! PS: In a weird way, this restaurant reminded of Cap City Fine Diner in Columbus, Ohio, which you should definitely visit if your travels take you there! read more

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We've been clients at Stacks for over 20 years. We went to breakfast today and something was amiss. The usual courteous greeting was non-existent and the staff seemed distant. This was a complete reversal of our years of dining here. Service is not welcoming and very slow at a non-peak time. We will try once more, if no improvement we will move on. read more

What a delight to eat here today. Our 4 year old loved everything she ate...eggs, toast, potatoes, bacon, ham...she couldn't stop raving. We also enjoyed our Reuben. I thought they nailed the hashbrown potatoes too. Many places ubderseason or undercook. We loved them and will happily come back. Also got to meet the pleasant owner/manager who has been doing this for 35 years and expressed our appreciation! read more

Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. It was not on the menu about some nuts in some pancakes but they quickly made it right and didn't charge us for the item. Great customer service. We will go back!! read more

This place really gets into the holiday spirit. They have so many decorations indoors, quite a good ambiance. Service was quick and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was a good portion for the price and delicious. I look forward to coming back here soon. read more

Brunch on weekends is all about right timing in getting a seat .since we have our Buddy with us .. preferred outside seating .. Order the Chicken Crepe with potatoes and Mix Salad is good .. Friend ordered the Egg Louie a good choice and side Sausage for our Buddy Bentley.. After our Morning walk at Bay Shore this a good option for a great Breakfast.. recommend it read more

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The menu is extensive, wait time gets wild after 9:30am. Food is yummy too! Frittata is a must and the lattes are good too! Pancakes are yummy when you're feeling something sweet. Huevos rancheros is also SO good! Like I said the food is yummy. Most come with a bagel but you can change to different bread if you want! read more

First time here and the food was amazing and so was the service!!! This is a great breakfast place!!

I am not impressed. The two stars are for the outdoor dining ambience. I have to admit that their outdoor dining area is quite lovely. The decor, tables and umbrella are on point. Other than that our meal was disappointing. My daughters mini mouse pancake was cute but was bland and did not come with a side of butter. My bisquick pancakes tastes better than that. I got the chicken and waffles. The portion was big but lacked flavor. The only thing good about it was the crunchy skin. The waffles were not Belgium waffles, it was just a plain waffle. Then comes my husband's order, he got the steak and eggs, well done. (He cannot handle blood in his steaks, his preference not mine). He gets his order, eggs were cooked fine, potatoes were a little burnt, the bagel had a little butter, so he asked for some cream cheese and that was an extra charge. Then he cuts his steak. It was rare. Not even medium well or medium, it was rare, it was just the way I like it but too bad it wasn't my order and the person that ordered it cannot eat rare. We asked for it to be cooked per order. Server took it back to the kitchen. By the time he got his correct order, we were already done eating. Now time to pay. First our bill came to $60. When it returned for a signature, it was $77. As I talk to the server, she apologized for not removing the steak and the $60 is the bill without the steak. How do you tell me that you removed the steak? If you add up our order with the steak is $60? So after more deliberation, I found out what she meant was that she charged us twice for the steak since they had to create a new one and she took 1 steak off. So bottom line they double charge you for their mistake. Make sure you check your receipt before signi Never again stacks. read more

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Iced tea game strong and this alone earns them the four stars. School is out and I am in need of some pampering and self care. After an excellent pedicure a few doors down and a juice clense the day before I was in need of sustainace. While my toes were drying I searched Yelp for seafood options in Burlingame. Then I remembered the crab omelette and fritata at Stacks. I strapped on my sandals and sashayed in. I have not been in years ( pre- pandemic). This restaurant is known for brunch and the wait on the werkends are ridiculous! I don't go near this place, except on weekday mornings, when it feels like a treat to score a coveted booth without a wait and with service that is a little less frenetic. The ambiance is kitschy- charming- Stacks has a kind of nostalgic cheesy ( in a good way) greenhouse feel - fake plants and chandeliers with leather banquettes- kind of reminiscent of Maxwell Plums and Lehr's Greenhouse Restaurant ( no relation). In all honesty, the interior could use a refresh but this location it has a charm that the Redwood City location lacks. They are known for their decadent pancakes and waffles, but I am a fan of their omelettes and frittatas. My boys like their carnitas and chorizo dishes. Their eggs are consistent and never runny or undercooked nor dry, which considering the volume is impressive. Their crab dishes are reasonably priced with generous portions of good quality crabmeat and avocado. Service is friendly, accommodating and above average. Truth be told, their potatoes and bagels that come with their egg dishes are meh... doughy, underbuttered, underseasoned, pale and undercooked, which for me( believe it or not) is a plus, because I can focus on my crabmeat and avocado frittata and indulge in a tiny bit of their decadent Hollandaise on the side without feeling too bloated afterwards. Today I arrived about 1:40 om and was seated qt a booth right away. I ordered quickly and was informed that kitchen would be closing soon. Right away my iced tea and extra lemon was delivered and I sucked it down without even realizing that i had taken a sip, whereupon my waiter came to bring me, unsolicited, exactly what my heart desired. The little carafe of fresh brewed iced tea that I can refill myself witn several extra slices of lemon is everything. Nini's also used to bring larger pitchers of iced tea and i loved them and miss this establishment for many reasons, but for this most of all. Refills on iced tea make me happy, but iI am a high maintenance iced tea drinker and in the summer months, requite infinity refills ( i know... i have a problem, but there ate worse vices) . Stacks makes it easy by providing a three to four serving carafe for me to refill at my leisure. Their iced tea is perfect, never bitter or acidic, not the nasty processed fountain stuff, no extraneous flavors like tropical, spicy cinnamon, lemongrass. It is served as it is brewed. In short... perfect! My frittata was delicious as always lots of crabmeat and avocado and i dipped my fork into the sauce to scatter it ( Jackson Pollock style) over my dish. The relaxing vibe was only slightly marred by the time of day I chose. As I was sipping my tea and taking bites, there were patrons scattered throughout the restaurant and the diligent crew was in shut down mode-yelling acoss the restaurant about schedules ,wiping down tables, marrying jetchup bottles and vacuuming. There were about five other tables of customers, and i took care of my bill immediately upon being served. However as the crew grew louder, I looked down at my phone, I saw that it was 2:17 om. I had overstayed my welcome... the restaurant was closed and the staff was doing their job. With a pointed smiling glance at remaining diners... and in an iced tea, satisfied tummy and foot massage induced state of serenity, i gave an apologetic smile and rose to take my leave, thanking the host profusely on my way out. My waiter had brought a to go cup for my tea and I walked home- buzzing a little from the cafeine and very content. read more

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I'm really rocking the half eaten photos today! I'm off my yelp game. Either way Stacks is one of our favorite places. We love the quick service, you are always treated like family by the amazing staff and the menu is extensive-literally something for everyone. Not to mention you always leave more than full! I love that they have both indoor and outdoor seating too. We stopped in here at just the right time and avoided the Saturday morning crowd (10:30) which is amazing, maybe the rain deterred the usual Saturday am crowd. We were seated right away and enjoyed a delicious banana-pecan waffle and ham and cheese skillet with scrambled eggs. read more

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Almost 20 years ago, I received a Stacks in Burlingame gift certificate for $20 from a kind family from a school I used to work at, and I unfortunately just never got the chance to go. Yesterday, there was a welcome break in the rain, and it was the first sunny day in the Bay Area that we've seen in a long time. On a whim, I took my wife to Stacks in Burlingame, excited to finally try their food and to finally use up the gift certificate. They seated us right away, got there on a Sunday morning at 9:30 am, despite it being fairly busy. Just in case, I told the server ahead of time about our gift certificate and that it was an older one from a long time ago (December 2004!). He took the gift certificate and said he'd have to ask his manager to make sure first. We sat down at our table, and in a moment, the server and the manager both came out. The manager very dismissively and rudely shouted at us, "That's not one of mine, it's no good," and walked off. The server said, "It's not good because it's a copy." I said, "This is not a copy. This is what the family gave to me. There is clearly pen ink writing on it. It's signed by the manager, who might not work here anymore, but it's signed by him." The server said, "Um, sorry, he said it's a copy." Disappointed and offended by the way the manager treated us, I took the gift certificate back and said, "Okay," and my wife and I both stood up and left. This is more a review of the manager and his complete lack of hospitality and understanding as opposed to the food. I'm sure the food is tasty here from what friends have told me, but I really did not appreciate being dismissed and rudely accused of making/bringing a copy of a gift certificate. I understand it was from a long time ago and that it's a different manager, but I thought that California has that law where gift certificates/cards cannot expire. Also, there was very clearly different colored ink filling out the names, date given, dollar amount, as well as the manager's signature. If I was truly trying to swindle a restaurant, do you really think I'd do it for a paltry $20? In 2004, that could've gotten us breakfast for 2, but that morning I was more than happy using the $20 gift certificate to pay for just part of the meal and I'll pay the rest. I understand Sunday brunch can be stressful with lots of people coming in and out and food orders going in and out of the kitchen, but as a restaurant manager, you're in the food and hospitality business. Manager of Stacks in Burlingame, you were definitely not hospitable to my wife and I with your rude and dismissive tone of voice. We will not be coming to Stacks in Burlingame to eat, and it's unfortunate because you lost a couple of potential customers that could've been repeat customers to help support your business. read more

Stacks has been a staple breakfast spot since I was a child. My family would go for brunches, casual get together, or just a morning meal. My go to's are a skillet (all of them are good) with over easy eggs for savory breakfast. And I MUST get the banana wheat germ pancakes as a sweet every time I go! read more

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food was ok. very large servings! huge pancakes and waffles. Service was ok. We didn't have a long wait to be seated read more

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The best I can say is they're trying their best, working truly hard, giving it their all ... with a smile, and then some. But the food for dinner? Barely edible. Serviceable and not intrinsically bad, but geez if our dishes had any flavor whatsoever, I missed it. Or my tongue lacks receptors. Their panini I had a couple of bites and thought it more work to chew. The chicken pot pie the most bland sorry excuse of filling I've ever had. A frozen Banquet brand would've been better, that's how low the bar. The best thing about that "meal" was their carrot cake, so I left on a sugar high, not what I needed. Everything was lackluster. The staff, everyone from the hostess to both servers, so incredibly kind and friendly and sweet, going way out of their way to make sure we were okay. It's a shame because the interior is such a vibe, so quintessentially 80's on a lovely cheesy kinda way. I got a huge kick from their decor, they'd gone to a lot of trouble, not to mention, I think their patio is the best on the entire street. It's not a makeshift pavement seat which I detest, it's a true covered patio, lounging area, gorgeous. It should have better food. Maybe their lunch stuff is better? I'm hoping it is. If they want to complete on this avenue so teeming with places of this caliber, they need to up their game. read more

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Thank you. Geoffrey and Sergio We have great times and excellent Breakfasts, portion and quality of food delicious I have visited this place my high recommendation for my friends and since they will be opening for the Diner very soon we will return again read more

One of our go to brunch places as a family. This place never disappoints and the service is always amazing. The staff is unbelievable and the food always leaves us and our tummies happy lol. read more

Stacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlingame, California

Best breakfast establishment on the peninsula hands down. The servers are amazing and friendly, as is the food. The establishment is always clean and well stocked. read more

Stopped here for brunch while visiting family and we were very pleased. The location is in a nice spot and we enjoyed the outdoor seating area, although it is near light traffic depending on where you're seated. Not a deal breaker for us but my grandma is sensitive to noise and she had to switch seats to be more in the corner. The service was relatively quick despite being busy and we all enjoyed our meal, though nothing was spectacular. Typical diner food you would expect but they had a huge menu with almost too many options. For brunch, this is definitely a very solid option. read more

Stacks has a fantastic menu for breakfast and lunch. The outside seating arrangement is spacious and comfortable. The food stands out during breakfast and lunch and you won't be disappointed. Great for two and more. The service is friendly and good. Enjoy yourselves. read more

This place is very lively and busy. We came for Sunday brunch and had a good experience. The servers are very nice and we got seated right away without a reservation. Got the blueberry wheat bran pancakes which were splendid, and the all meat omelet was great! The kids Minnie and Mickey pancake was basically the same except the Minnie had strawberries for a bow, lol. Portions are very big. The pancakes are definitely worth the hype! read more

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The brunch spots are hopping' in downtown Burlingame especially on Sunday mornings. My daughter and I hit up a one week delayed Mother's Day brunch and shared a full stack of the banana coconut macadamia nut pancakes. I love pancakes with texture! They were a touch on the dry side but with maple syrup we ate almost every bit. She also got two scrambled eggs which don't come seasoned at all - there is salt and pepper at the table. The coffee is solid diner coffee, and they give you a whole pot for easy refills. I also got the crab crepe which has avocado and hollandaise - super tasty and full of crab. I try not to judge brunch spots exclusively on their fried potatoes but Stacks puts up a solid effort on theirs! Service was attentive and despite the 20 minute claimed wait we were seated within 10 minutes and got our food quickly despite the brunch rush. read more

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