I called to make a reservation and was shocked that it was possible! When we arrived, they sat half our party & weren't bothered that the other half was 20ish minutes late. I thought this was incredible in this day & age. The service was swift to order, the food to arrive & the bill to be made. I highly enjoyed the potato skillet & the pancakes were super fluffy! It is a bustling brunch spot with an efficient turnover. I would def return here especially since reservations are feasible. The restrooms are interesting on a separate floor for which you have to take an elevator and use a door key code. This is tricky with young children. Nevertheless, not a deterrent. read more

Went here for the first time a few days ago. Very good breakfast! Had Ham and scrambled eggs with hash browns and toast. Delicious! Service was excellent! read more

After 7 years from moving out of the bay-- we decided to try stacks again while we visited! We were not disappointed! There's a little wait but the restaurant has plenty of tables to seat people! The service was wonderful! Our waitress was quick and nice! The food servings were big and delicious! I liked that they serve the whole menu at all times. I had the tuna melt and it was delicious!!!!!! Their pancakes were fluffy and the Belgian waffles were delicious! I'm glad we came back! read more

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This place has a nice vibe. We visited on Sunday for brunch, it was very busy. We got seated in around 15-20 mins. Pancakes were really yummy , blueberry syrup was warm and fresh also not overly sweet. I took eggs Benedict - Louise. It was perfectly done and I loved the taste. Pesto omelette was nice but we may prefer bit more seasoning to it. Side potatoes were really really good ! Taking away one star because since it was too busy you may want to wait longer just to find server. May be they need more servers to accommodate that much crowd. Overall good experience, we would love to visit again. read more

Stacks - Louise Benedict - poached eggs on crab cakes and English muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Foods standard, service ok , restroom not there , especially not good for seniors, must walk outside to the back n take dark elevator to upstairs n get code to enter building restrooms ... not going bk unless ... read more

Food is great, price is fair, atmosphere are pleasant, service is excellent and kitchen is speedy. Love it

We stopped for breakfast after going to the farmers market. In spite of the fact they were packed, we were quickly seated. Our waiter quickly took our order. Our food was ready quickly, and was as ordered: a Greek omelette, and a yogurt sundae. Every meal comes with potatoes and bagels, which is nice as I used my omelette to make a breakfast sandwich. The portions are large, and we were stuffed. The food is good, but nothing special. Our service was great until we tried to pay and we had to wait 10 minutes to get our check. Overall it was a good breakfast. read more

Probably the most expensive pancakes I've ever had. Basic, nothing special, insanely over priced. By the way, syrup is an additional charge. Don't need to go back. read more

Just had a great time at Stacks! Menlo Park! Great food! Nice atmosphere. Salvadore was AWESOME! my mom passed yesterday and he made me feel the love from her. Lots of food for the price!!! read more

Exceptional place to eat for breakfast, lunch, early dinner! First, all of the staff is exceptionally friendly, kind, helpful, knowledgeable about all menu items and great for recommending specific items tailored to your needs or wishes! Another Plus that the Food is consistently great and reasonably priced. Equally impressive is the highly cozy, warm and welcoming restaurant ambiance. Overall, always a Great experience read more

It's my first time trying this location, and I was impressed. The mask mandate was lifted last week, so we were a little relaxed and got in the habit of walking around without our masks. We stopped in at Stacks and were quite embarrassed to find that masks were still required. But the waitress who greeted us said it's not a problem, and we were welcome to eat outdoors, which was my preference anyway. They have some nice outdoor seating with large umbrellas. Their menu is quite large, but I always go for the standard breakfast items. Pancakes are a must! What we ordered: + Chicken and waffles: the chicken was so crispy and tender, and the waffles were light and delicious. You get a choice of sauces: honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ, but hubby went for the maple syrup lol. + Farmer's breakfast: this is my favorite because you get a little of everything: 2 pancakes, 2 sausages, 2 bacon slices, 2 eggs, and fried potatoes. Glad we found another Stacks location to enjoy. read more

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Went here recently for a brunch with my co-workers (team brunch). I am vegetarian and I don't eat eggs so ordering brunch is usually a long and uncomfortable conversation for me lol. I ended up asking them to make an avo toast for me and got a glass of OJ. The OJ was really nice, fresh and yum! The service was good overall as I saw everyone's order come up pretty quickly. I was however disappointed by the avo toast. The avocado was stale and they put cucumbers and tomatoes with avo slices between two slices of bread. Not very well put together, didn't look appetizing or fresh :( They have a side of hash browns which had a weird taste (probably the oil was weird or something that it tasted metallic in a few bites) and a little side cup of fruits which clearly looked stale or from last night :( I would not want to go here again. Reminded of a typical american breakfast/ brunch place with no care about how fresh and good the food looks/ tastes. read more

The only redeeming quality of this place is the staff, who are polite and attentive. Unfortunately, the food leaves much to be desired and fails to meet expectations. read more

My parents were in town this weekend, and I decided to take them to Stacks as it's normally a friendly, casual place. From the outset, my waiter looked furious that we were there. She treated us so poorly that I felt the need to apologize to my parents for her behavior. I was embarrassed that I had taken them there. Even my child picked up on her attitude and asked why the waiter was so mean. She did not wait for my older mom to order and pulled the menu from her hand just as she was setting it down. She spoke to us so curtly, using angry, short sentences. Zero smiles. Zero kindness or introduction or "I'll be your waiter" Example : "you know what you want?" When I ordered for everyone she just walked away. She did not offer any of the optional bread choices and just served us what she wanted. I went and got my own water and my own syrup for my child's French toast. It was so bizarre. I explained to my child that everybody has bad days and she probably had something going on that we weren't aware of and I still tipped her 20%. But, I'll admit that I'm pretty angry to have spent $125 to be served a mediocre breakfast by an incredibly rude person. I will not go there again. read more

Stacks has been one of my favorite breakfast spots for a while, but I'm switching locations now. Our food definitely tasted like it was reheated, which was a letdown. On top of that, our server Ana was pretty rude. I don't usually want to bring up race, but it felt relevant--especially since it was almost closing time and there were lots of people still in the restaurant and we were the only different race. I was still eating when Ana came over with the check, and unlike other tables, she didn't say anything about taking our time. She just stood there with the payment device like she wanted us to pay right away. We also weren't offered any to-go boxes or refills. Honestly, her service really spoiled the experience, and because of that, we won't be coming back to this Stacks location. read more

Food was great and exactly as I wanted (as usual!)! The staff is always friendly as well. So good

Really good place to eat.wxcellent service.................thr food was really good thank you

Good portion. Food was flavorful and definitely hit the spot after a busy night at work. Plenty of condiments on the table to enhance your meal. A good breakfast of sweet and savory with the Nutella Strawberry Banana Toast and Corned Beef House Hash. Staff was nice and always checked on us to make sure everything was alright. Indoor and outdoor seating. Parking below and on the street. Plenty of public lots around as well. read more

Stacks - Nutella French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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You know that dollop of butter you get on your pancakes?! Well I found a hidden piece of bell pepper in mine. Lucky me! I should play the lotto! Couldn't finish eating the pancake because of it. But negotiated a reduced price. Otherwise, good meal, ok service and decent bill. Very busy as always.. Probably won't be back here for a while. I would be just as satisfied with an Egg Mc Muffin from across the street. read more

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Easily my favorite breakfast place. Every Server is kind with and they are efficient. Ive been here so many times and the food is always great. Nothing boujee, just great food. They are wicked fast, too. Thank you for the great meals! read more

Chicken wasn't blackened, fries were cold. Quality was mid. Never coming again. Waitress dropped off our food and never refilled our waters. read more

Stacks - Blacked chicken sandwitch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I live in Menlo Park and view Stacks as one of the best places in town for a good, well priced breakfast and lunch. The food is great, the atmosphere welcoming and the staff is beyond compare. I go there at least twice a week and have been going for years. I am never disappointed and love the "family" feel of the restaurant. if you try it, you will not be disappointed! read more

For all the time that I've lived here, this was the first time I went to this restaurant. I've passed by many times but didn't think to go here. I do know, however, how amazing the food is! I took my girlfriend and her friends here for breakfast. The service was great, fast, and the food was tasty. The ambiance of the restaurant was relaxed and lively. We enjoyed our meals and almost didn't finish it all but we powered through It's always best to make reservations but walk-ins ARE welcome. Similar to the branch in San Carlos, this one also has plant based options which are delicious! read more

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After dining at Stacks, I understand the popularity! Large selection, big portions, and craveable flavors. The bacon in my BLT was cooked to perfection and loved the whole grain bread. Slim portion for my added avocado, so I likely wouldn't upgrade again. Sweet potato fries were delish, and my plate came with a small cup of fruit and chopped side salad. I look forward to returning for breakfast fare. Prices were on the higher side but the portion size made them seem reasonable. Free three hour parking in the public parking lot around the corner. read more

Stacks - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I have been a long term customer here and the food and service is great!!! I come here so much that our server Emma knows our usual orders!!! I usually get either the eggs Benedict or crepes, but I highly recommend the waffles and pancakes as well. read more

Oh god where do I start, the quality of food has gone down SO MUCH in the last five years. I ordered the bacon cheese and egg tacos and there was no egg to be found, just cheese and bacon gristle, really disgusting. Save your money and go elsewhere! read more

Stacks - No eggs in the GF - Bacon and Egg Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Food is pretty classic American standard brunch. Leaving a two star review though because their coffee menu prices are outdated. We got charged more for coffee than they had on the menu, and they did not give us a heads up when we ordered that the prices were not current. Shady & annoying! read more

Food was great. We had a party of 11 and we were charged gratuity twice and given two separate bills because they had two servers at our table. We asked about it and were told that this was normal practice and to have a blessed day. I know this is wrong and we over paid but they were nice and good food. Just watch your bill. read more

Brunched here last weekend with Mom and the boys. I wasn't super excited to eat here and our visit only solidified why I am not a fan of this place. #1 reason - the food. Although the website for this chain breakfast and brunch eatery boasts that they serve "Award Winning All-American food," their dishes are unordinary and unexciting. The boys ordered the Chocolate Divine Old Fashioned Belgian Waffles and they were nothing special - just chocolate chips baked into the thin waffles with whipped cream that looked unappetizing. In fact, both of the kids regretted asking for extra whipped cream because they just didn't like it. Disappointed that they changed their Chicken and Waffle to tenderloins, Mom ordered the Seafood Benedict, which was highly recommended by our waitress. Skip this - it is fishy!! Mom could not eat it because if was awful in taste. Lucky for me, my Chicken Fried Steak wasn't bad. Unlucky for me, though, I waited for Mom's food to be served, so that we could eat together, but by the time they brought her food to her, my dish was completely cold. Additionally, I found a hair in my potatoes - GROSS. They also forgot to bring me my bagel (FYI - cream cheese for your bagel is an extra charge). They were very quick to replace my food, but what an unpleasant experience. I won't be back. read more

Stacks - Outside front signage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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My all-time favorite breakfast place! Love the people and the food. I've probably eaten everything on the menu at least once and everything is delicious. The pancakes and waffles are especially good! My daughter is an athlete so she has a customized order that they've memorized at this point. It's always perfect! read more

Very disappointing food and service. I visit the Burlingame Stacks all the time. This stacks location is not comparable. I ordered a veggie skillet with poached eggs. My food was not properly cooked. The veggies were raw and the egg whites were not set. In addition, my skillet had no potatoes. When I told a staff member that my skillet was missing potatoes and asked for potatoes, he insisted that it had potatoes and wanted to come see for himself? It was really odd that he did not believe me. After bringing my potatoes, my server approached me in the middle of my meal to tell me that I actually ordered my skillet without potatoes (I did not lol). This was even more odd. He interrupted me after the problem was solved to basically insist that I was at fault. It was unnecessary and very unpleasant. Won't be back. read more

Stacks - veggie skillet, no potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Always our family's favorite, we were seated right away, the good food came not long after we ordered and the staff consistently made sure we were attended to. My gf took the rest of her order home and her parents loved it. Thank you, Stacks Menlo Park. read more

Decides to try the Menlo Park one for the first time. From the moment we walked in the door, everyone seemed depressed and annoyed. Maybe everyone had a case of the Mondays, but I've worked as a server in a restaurant and this was just bad. It seemed like we were a bother when we were kind, polite and cordial the entire time. Not sure if they just hate working there but we never checked on or asked how our food was (it was so-so) The Redwood City Stacks is way, way better in both quality of the food and quality of service. read more

Wooooow so worth it coming here! Fast service, no wait time (Friday morning), great food! I got the strawberry waffle with a side of hash browns and it tasted so fresh! I'm unsure if the make everything from scratch, but the cream tasted that way. It was really refreshing. And the give you what you should be getting for the fruit unlike dennys and other places that give you two strawberries for your entire waffle. I also got the mocha and it tasted exactly like the one I get from Starbucks and it's a few bucks cheaper! Sweet! 10/10 read more

Really nice place with optional outdoor seating. The service was excellent. The food was good cooked very well, and served rather quick. My waiter Angel was very attentive and made sure we comfortable in all our needs. I don't get to make it out to Menlo Park often, but best believe I will consider this place an option for dining. read more

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Came here for breakfast with friends. Nice low key diner which has all the basics. Been here a few times and will most likely be back again when I'm too lazy to cook. The bagel they give you is great to eat with the omelette, skillet, etc. Easy to only eat half and save leftovers for another day. read more

Stacks - Meat Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

service was awful. Out server seemed annoyed. Ordered the Veggie sandwich which I did not finish. Very bland and sloppily put together. I will never go back! I did not want to pay for my meal or tip the server. read more

Go for the blueberry pancakes! Soft and fluffy with good flavor and huge real blueberries! The serving size of each plate was massive, making two meals out of one sitting, and the coffee pitcher left on the table was useful for a party of 5. We did order two breakfast cocktails and those didn't arrive until after we were done eating, which was a bit of a bummer. Kinda felt like we had to chug them cause everyone was ready to leave by the time they arrived. That's the only down side. We were seating very quickly, and the service was kind and good - other than those drinks being delayed. I'd go back again and again though. I truly liked it as a good place for all types of tastes and even picky eaters. We ordered everything from pancakes to corn beef hash (good but didn't have onions or peppers, like most hashes), to chicken fried steak. Everyone had a nice meal and we left stuffed. read more

Love this spot. Wait time on weekends can be 20-25 mins. Not bad for Bay Area. Menu has something for every one including comfy, hearty, or healthy options. Pancakes and omelettes are absolutely yum. Coffee and lattes are great too. Servers are nearly always friendly. Specially when you find an issue, the servers are quick to rectify or apologize for a problem. read more

Very surprised none of the cooks use gloves. They make your salads and food with their bare hands. Which is kind of gross in 2025. Nice atmosphere, parking is kind of difficult, I chose to leave once I saw the cooks were not using gloves. It's just my personal preference as I don't like people touching my food with their bare hands. If you don't mind that, then you may like this place. I'm a bit OCD about that so it doesn't work for me. read more