We came here at 11 am on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. In the past I've ordered a lumberjack pancake and really enjoyed it but this time we ordered a triple berry pancake which is quite different: instead of butter they have whipped cream on top and there are less ingredients embedded inside the pancake. Service is a bit slow but this place is usually packed for brunch so it's understandable. I've enjoyed coming here over the last 8 years so it gets my full 5* recommendation. read more

Stacks - Triple Berry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great Food and Great Service! The Waiters are always helpful and attentive even when it's busy. The Chicken Dijon sandwich is too die for would recommend. read more

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Delicious gluten free blueberry waffles!! Just what I was hoping for!! I enjoyed every bite! read more

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I really made my friend pull in here because we were like 3 hours early for a basketball game and this place frankly looked "cute" to me. They are NOT kidding about the closing time so get there before they start shutting down all the works. But this place was JUST what I was looking for... comfortable, friendly and a menu with something for everyone. I wanted a ton of coffee and a muffin. Ok so they don't have muffins... but I got a bagel with cream cheese and some good coffee with plenty of cream. I'm good. My friend got the Roadhouse chili topped with cheddar cheese and served with a buttermilk biscuit. I was immediately jealous. It looked amazing. That's probably the way to go it you're coming in the afternoon. My coffee and bagel were delightful and this place has the comfy feel we really needed after a weekend in this part of the world. Also, parking lot! read more

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

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This used to be one of my college favorite brunch spots so I wanted to give it another visit. Since the last time I was here, they added some new dishes. We opted to try the triple berry pancakes and the side of potatoes. The triple berry pancakes were fluffy and light and filled with berries inside. They were also topped with whipped cream and additional berries. It might have been nice to have some butter on these pancakes. I enjoyed these with their maple syrup. The side of potatoes were thinly sliced potato strips that had been slightly grilled. The potatoes could have used some additional seasoning and could have been crispier. We arrived around 10:45 am on a Saturday and our party of 4 was immediately seated. Service was quick and efficient but I did notice our server struggle to obtain the syrup dispenser for about 5-10 minutes. read more

Stacks - Side Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Stacks, it's been more than a decade since we last feasted. I was a dorky college kid who was in denial about his gluten-free allergies. Now in 2022, Stacks has glowed up and gotten a full gluten-free menu for people like me. And the menu is no joke! Majority of the regular menu has gluten-free alternatives. Also, I didn't have to spend racks on racks on racks for some stacks on stacks on stacks. Never have I ever had a bacon-infused waffle! That's some new new!!! That's called growth, innovation, talent, my friends. Stanford students, please come here during and well after your college career. It was awesome and nostalgic to eat at such an iconic place with your old college buddies. You are never too old for good friends, good food, and a good time. Thanks, Stacks. read more

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My bestie and I decided to come to Stacks before we started work. Upon arriving, we were in awe with their Christmas decorations! It was just so beautiful! Christmas is my favorite time of the year and to see a restaurant decorated so beautifully made me happy. We came in and were seated immediately. We looked over the menu and decided on French toast for me and a short stack of pancakes for her. About a little under 10 minutes, our food arrived. It was so filling and delicious! Her pancakes her huge and she barely ate half! I love the apple compote that came with my French toast! If we had more time I would probably try something different. We most definitely will be coming back here again in the future for more breakfast! It was just so delicious and the atmosphere and staff was amazing! Can't wait to try different items on their menu! read more

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I like it's relax environment, the pancakes, toast, waffles are my favorites. If possible, site outside in the open air, enjoy a wonderful weekend morning read more

Came here with a group of 8 and our server was great! Went above and beyond for us to make sure we were served well. Place is clean and ambience is chill. Really enjoyed ourselves. Food is alright. Just another breakfast place that holds up to a 4-star rating. I'll definitely come back tho. read more

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

Great food and excellent service! Parking on the street so wherever you can, but well worth it!

Fresh food, nice atmosphere Tables are a little small for a wheelchair user and other guests in the same party read more

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

A Dennys restaurant in disguise, except more expensive! And, I like Dennys more! I personally always order corned beef hash when I go to breakfast restaurants. Of all of the corned beef hashes that I have tried, Stacks's rank the lowest. There was no crunch to the hash Browns and it was essentially just chunks of meat mixed into the potatoes, there was hardly any seasoning on it and it was very disappointing. The toast was also a bit soggy and the coffee weak. Personally I will not be returning to this restaurant because their food was below average. read more

Stacks - Corn Beef and Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This place is slow. It took about an hour from the waiting to be seated (10min) to waiting for the food (45min). They claimed they had a long list of orders but that sounds like they don't know how to manage their queue very well. I got the chocolate divine waffle. It was ok, just tasted like a waffle with chocolate and whipped cream. The banana macadamia nut pancakes were very lacking in the banana department! There's a pancake order with pork carnitas meat which is crazy! They do give you a small bottle of 100% maple syrup. read more

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

Eggs Benedict were good, but the potatoes that came with it were almost raw. Included fruit consisted of a tiny bowl with a grape and about 5 pieces total of melon and pineapple. read more

Came here on a busy Saturday to have a goodbye breakfast for one of my coworkers. My party was already seated when I arrived, but it took a while for our server to come around and take my order and the orders for my table. I ordered the chicken and waffles and I want to spare you any questions about this dish because at the end of the day it is simply chicken tenders (that I have definitely had at a dining hall in college) and a plain waffle (that I've made at the breakfast buffet at Holiday Inn before). There was nothing exciting or different about Stack's rendition about their chicken and waffles, but maybe I set my bar too high. I recommend against getting this dish. From what the rest of my table ordered such as the eggs benedicts, they seemed satisfied with their dishes, but all I can say is that this review is from my own experience. Given that I was already underwhelmed with my breakfast order, the price for both my chicken and waffles and my coffee was around $26 (this of course included tax and tip). Would I come here again if I had the choice? Probably not. Was the area ideal for a Saturday morning breakfast with friends? Absolutely. As always, take care and happy eating! read more

There is a ton of selection for different brunch options with many types of eggs, crepes, pancakes, waffles, burgers etc. Made a same day reservation for Sunday brunch and was able to be quickly seated. The servers are nice and the portions are big. read more

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Very good! Would go again and again. Super busy but seated quickly - great service and food was excellent!

I had the chorizo scramble, which was ok. The food came out and it was lukewarm, greasy, and bland. The person refilling the coffee was on point. He came by several times to make sure our table had plenty of coffee, which I appreciated. In the midst of our breakfast the restaurant got really smoky and it reeked of burnt bread. The table next to us inquired with the waitress if everything was ok in the kitchen. She mentioned that they had burnt the toast and that sometimes the toaster has crumbs inside and they burn as well, hence the smokiness? Overall, I agree with a fellow Yelper when they said that it was like a Dennys. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Our food took 45 minutes, I asked for water with lemon, all the drinks came except mine. I had to wave her down with a higher toned "excuse me" to get her to come to our table, she immediately talked and said the food was on it's way, I followed up with "my water please?" She came back with the water but no lemon, another person at the table I asked for some. Idk why but 4 of us ordered chilaquiles, and they were below average, no flavor, too much vinegar and not warm enough. To add insult to injury they counted 3 toddlers as adults and automatically charged a tip for a party of 8. read more

Used to go to this many years ago . Still loved the lumberjack pancakes but didn't care for the rest of the food ( yogurt with granola, omelette ). Service was not great either read more

It was great and memorable. Good hospitality, fast service and tasty food. Family ambiance. I will come here with family and friends again. Please tip staff they truly work hard and they make it worth it. read more

Came here for birthday brunch and they let us have an outside balcony to ourselves, which was much appreciated during time of COVID. Menu is expansive so everyone can find something they like. Food is decent, and plenty of it. Plenty of parking in downtown Menlo Park lots. One less thing to worry about. read more

Really really good Chicken Fried steak! And the sizes of these meals are huge! Staff was super nice and very attentive even at peak hours! The seating was very comfortable and was even able to fit my group of 6 people in 1 booth! read more

We come here often during the weekends. Our experiences have mostly been good, service is quick and courteous, food is generally served quickly and as ordered. Today, we came in and were seated right away. I ordered my regular -- the all meat omelette. Due to medical reasons, I have to limit carbs and Stacks is one of the few breakfast places that serve cottage cheese (in lieu of potatoes). This time, my wife decided to try the $17 breakfast burrito. What arrived was a very large burrito but upon first look, it was somewhat deflated. Once she opened the burrito, we discovered why. This large tortilla was filled with mostly bell pepper and onions. No potatoes and literally a few pieces of egg. Now, we figured a burrito is pretty standard and would have at least 2-3 scrambled eggs, maybe some hashbrowns and veggies. Honestly, what really boggles our minds is, the cook who put this together knew he was serving a burrito with virtually no protein in it. If we wanted a vegetarian burrito, we would have ordered that. Needless to say, my wife left this restaurant hungry and very disappointed. We went straight to another restaurant to eat. We've been coming here for several years -- prior to this we would frequent the Campbell location -- Food in that location is superb as compared to Menlo Park (Redwood City is also very good). We won't be back. read more

Food is amazing! Emma gave us the best service and the vibe was amazing! Definitely would will back soon.

Great place for meeting a group or just a friend! Amazing selection of a hearty American breakfast. They had both indoor and outdoor selection with 2 patios and the sidewalk. Servers were very prompt and checked on us throughout even though we sat outside. read more

Stacks - Pesto Chicken Omelet Strawberry Nutella Banana French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Sal has been our waiter and friend at Stacks for years. Always cheerful, accurate, up-to-date with details, and attentive without hovering, he sometimes knows what we want before we know it ourselves. Best breakfast in Menlo Park. Highest marks for Sal! read more

Stacks delivered for Sunday breakfast! We (2) got seated right away. Our food was hot and came out fast! I wanted a traditional breakfast but needed veggies... waitress got me set up with a sautéed broccoli, tomatoes, mushroom, onion side instead of hash browns on the side. Delicious!! My 17-yo son got the chorizo eggs Benedict and inhaled everything. And I also ordered wheat germ blueberry potatoes (he can eat) and that was also inhaled. What a great breakfast with my kid... thanks Stacks!! read more

We came in with a group of 6 and our server Carollynn took great care of us! She was very attentive in bringing us all of our food, drinks, and sides in a timely manner. The food came out very fast, and we all enjoyed our meals! I ordered the Cornbeef hash and a mango mimosa. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the mimosas were quite strong but still really good! Thank you Carollynn and Stacks! read more

Stacks - cornbeef Corn Beef and Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great food, especially tasty for brunch. Really nice ambiance and helpful staff. So many memories here.

The food was amazing, and Emma was such a nice and sweet server. The environment is a traditional American breakfast spot that families would love to come to. read more

Stacks is a pretty good experience, offering the classic American breakfast items at relatively reasonable prices. The big challenge with Stacks is that, on the weekends, it gets incredibly crowded. If you're looking to grab breakfast here over the weekend, expect to wait in line (30 mins or more, on average). The food is good, whether you order bacon and eggs or the classic pancakes. Nothing special, but nothing to complain about either. The staff members are all friendly and do their best, although they're often busy attending to multiple tables at once. Not their fault and its to be expected, given the number of customers eating there at the same time. I'd personally look for nearby breakfast options that do not require a wait. However, Stacks is a good choice if you want the classic diner experience and are willing to wait in line! read more

Do NOT order the Lox Bagel. For it to be $21, I shouldn't have to assemble it. Salmon, capers and onions is the most BASIC you can get. I personally make it a point to go above and beyond when it comes to treating service workers with respect especially during the Holiday and busy seasons - as I also work in the service industry. My service was disappointing. Needless to say, there are other brunch spots in the area that are more welcoming and updated. read more

Go to redwood city one. It's better. Service is good and it's the same breakfast spot vibe as usual. I've been getting pancakes here the few times I've come and the last two times the pancakes were completely raw in the center but fine on the outside. I thought it was a one time experience.. then it happened again. I'll come again another time and see if it happens again and will adjust the review accordingly. read more

My absolute favorite breakfast place. Wonderful staff. Great pancakes and omelets. So lucky to have this restaurant in Menlo Park.

Food here is pretty good! I got the apple compote french toast last time and it was very flavorful and perfectly sweet. Though the other breakfast items my friends got were nothing special. Very typical diner environment - lots of booths and warm woody atmosphere. It took a while for the food to arrive, i'd say 20-25 minutes on a not too busy day. Servers were nice though. read more

This restaurant is great and the menu is huge! Really appreciated the labeling on the menu and the full plant based section, I got the plant based hash and it was very good. Food was fast but our server wasn't great, we felt very rushed and she never got us water or checked on us after the food was dropped off. read more

I used to love Stacks back in the day when I lived in the area, so my partner and I decided to go back for old time's sake. We arrived at 11 am on a Sunday and this place was PACKED. If you care at all about social distancing for covid, look elsewhere. We gave them our name and cell phone and we were sent a txt message 15 minutes later. Service was prompt and organized. The food was awful. I ordered the Crab Crepe and my partner ordered the Huevos Rancheros. The crab in the crepe was either from a can or old, it smelled fishy and the hollandaise sauce lacked any flavor. It was crab season! Don't the cooks actually taste what they make? The hash browns were cooked, but were not at all crispy, and the bagel was untoasted with no butter. There's no way I could have ordered another dish, because my partner would have been done with his meal by the time anything new could come out, so we just split his Huevos Rancheros. When it was time to leave, the waitress saw that I didn't eat my crepe, but never asked how we liked our meal. Huge red flag. The kitchen is also cranking out a ton of food for orders to go. It became obvious they are overwhelmed and cannot maintain quality. Don't bother with this place. This was such an incredibly disappointing experience. read more

It was just ok...me and a friend were on this side of the Bay doing some errands and we stopped to eat. I got a waffle, wanted a side of bacon as they have no combo that includes bacon! So a side of bacon costs almost $8!!! Really am I getting a pound of it, cuz for $8 I should! So I decided to order the bacon waffle instead and I wanted it crispy...and it didn't come crispy so sent it back. My friend ordered chicken and waffles, a lot of chicken came with the waffle, 4 pcs! That is great! Overall we were satisfied. Service was ok and I would come back and give it another try. I love breakfast places! read more

We don't find ourselves in this neck of the woods too often, so glad to have found this spot in Menlo Park. This breakfast joint is pretty big, and glad to see it has character inside unlike the generic floors and cold tables of some places. It's a college town and home to the big techies, so going in we had anticipated some high prices. Purused the menu and decided on the corned beef skillet and a California omelette. And for good measure, did a mac nut coconut pancake on the side. When I asked the waitress how much the single pancake cost, she kind of scoffed at me. (note-the single prices aren't listed in the menu for some reason). Look, I am not yet vested in my 1000 shares of Apple stock (kidding. I actually owe apple some money, but I digress). Food came out pretty quickly. The CB skillet was pretty tasty and never seen it presented this way before. The cali omellete was okay, but filling anyway. The piece de resistance was definitely my $8 single pancake. It was very good, and came with nice flakes of coconut and real chunks of mac nut. Yummy. Prices were pretty high, but we knew that going in. What shocked me was the fact that there were no restrooms in the actual restaurant. You have to go out the back door, down a 50 year old elevator, and punch in some code to use a dirty restroom. Man, I hope the employees have their own restrooms, because if they have to use these, I can imagine myself being lazy to go down there or not washing hands thoroughly. read more