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    Taste & Glory

    4.4 (862 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Amy V.

    I was torn between getting a sweet, simple or savory dish since everything sounded so good. I ended up getting simple (or so I thought), but my omelette was so light and delicious. What was the cherry on top for me was the sweet potato tots which lives rent free in my head! It's so crispy and has the nice natural sweetness to it that you don't even need ketchup! What was a second contender for my order was the chicken and waffle which looked so crispy and well presented... and definitely what I'm going to get next time! Restaurant is a bit small so it can feel cramped. However, service was very quick. Parking is also hard since there is only street parking available so plan accordingly!

    Tom Yum Scramble
    Pamela D.

    I'm still enjoying trying the menu here. This time had the tom yum scramble - true to its name, like tom yum soup in eggs topped with cheese. The croissant is a very addition to the plate. Ube pancakes are very good. Visually beautiful purple color and mochi-like texture with the subtle taste of ube.

    Ube Pancakes
    Harry W.

    Reading the other reviews, I had some a little bit of mixed feelings going in, but I am happy to report that we had a wonderful brunch here on a busy Sunday morning. Our host was very attentive in managing the daunting looking long line in front of the restaurant, but no matter what, it only took about 15-18 minutes for us to get seated. She hands out menus for you to study before you get inside. Good call. Once seated, you'll enjoy a bright contemporary interior with the usual light wood accents and pretend ivy leaves along a wall or two. The seats are comfy with the wooden looking tables, but best of all, we enjoyed our selections to the fullest. Busy energetic vibe here! Even with a relatively full restaurant, it only took about 10 minutes after our orders for our entrees to appear before us. While I love fried chicken in all its forms and styles, my tummy wanted something somewhat healthy for me, so I chose the... The WHITEOUT - Egg White Omelette with spinach, basil, mushrooms, little bits of red peppers, melted mozzarella on the inside with a healthy amount of feta cheese sprinkled on top. I wasn't expecting too much, but this was surprisingly good down to the last bite. For sides, I went with the default "rainbow" potatoes, which were basically diced fried red and white potatoes and the default mixed greens salad with a vinaigrette dressing. Both sides were the perfect contrast to the eggs and melted mozzarella and spinach. YUM. Easy 5/5! YUZU LEMONADE - enjoyable with a bit of mint leaf, maybe I'll ask for a little less ice. I wanted something a bit more Yuzu, but this was decent. (3.6/5) My dining compatriots enjoyed the Vegan Lover great tofu!), Thai Tea French Toast, Ube Pancakes and Chicken Croffle. No complaints from the gallery! =) Nice presentation throughout and caring cheery service! I'm looking forward to coming back here again soon to try out the Yaki Udon, which was my runner-up to my meal selection today!

    Manoh T.

    After driving by it many, many times (and most times seeing a line of people), I finally was able to go for brunch on a Sunday. What a delight it was. They had specials and a regular menu. The food was so clean, not oily or heavy. Good variety of drinks and the menu has great options as well. Service was also great. For a place that gets so busy, the servers and wait staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Two thumbs up!

    Sophia K.

    Taste & Glory is such a cute brunch spot in San Mateo. Street parking was easy to find and I love how family friendly this place is. It was hard to decide on what to order- everything sounded so good! I ended up ordering the banana brûlée french toast. LOVED the caramelized banana! I also had an iced oat milk matcha which was perfect. Sharing photos of other dishes and drinks my party ordered. Service was amazing and they were able to accommodate a big group. We will definitely be back soon!

    crab cake benedict
    Steffan A.

    Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Chicken and Croffle are all the hype! Crispy and fluffy croffle. Tender, juicy, well-seasoned chicken. The sauce that came with the plate I forget what it was called but it added a depth of flavor that made this more than just some other 'chicken and waffle' dish. I had a bite of the crab cake benedict and I was very happy with the taste. Would definitely come back. This is where the old Johnny's First Toast was (I think) so they did a great job at renovating and making the inside look very modern and IG-worthy for aesthetic pics.

    Garden Omelette (no tomato) and their rainbow potatoes
    Julie W.

    Food is still really good and delicious! Still very clean and bright inside too. I'm happy to see their business still doing well. But the service is not as good as it used to be. The girl we had today was a little rude and the staff don't really respond when you say thank you.

    (TL) Basil ribeye (TR) Spicy crispy chicken special (BL) Tom Yum Scramble (BR) Grilled Chicken sandwich
    Kendrick L.

    Basil Ribeye Bliss: A Flavor-Packed Thai Fusion Experience Worth the Hype Taste & Glory in San Mateo is an absolute gem for Thai fusion, delivering both incredible food and top-notch customer service. I recently came here with my family and we ordered the basil ribeye, crispy spicy chicken special, tom yum scramble, and grilled chicken sandwich. Every single dish was packed with flavor and beautifully executed, but the basil ribeye truly stole the show. It's a must-try -- perfectly cooked, rich, and bursting with bold, savory flavors that keep you coming back for more. The rest of the dishes were just as impressive, each offering a unique twist that highlights the creativity of their menu. You can really tell they put thought into both the flavors and presentation. Service was warm, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The ambience adds another layer to the experience! It has a lively, energetic vibe that makes it perfect for a fun brunch outing, yet still feels intimate and cozy enough for a romantic date. One thing to note: this place gets busy, especially on weekends. Come early and be prepared for a wait, but trust me, it is WELL worth it. Highly recommend Taste & Glory if you're looking for something flavorful, unique, and consistently delicious. I'll definitely be back!

    Austin C.

    Taste and Glory is one of those brunch spots that lives up to the hype. The menu puts a creative Asian fusion twist on classic breakfast favorites, and the result is both unique and incredibly satisfying. Every dish looked as good as it tasted. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully executed without feeling overdone. You can tell the kitchen pays attention to the details, from the beautifully plated entrées to the perfectly cooked eggs and crispy, well-seasoned sides. The fusion elements add just enough creativity while still letting the comfort of brunch shine through. The drinks were equally impressive, especially the specialty lattes and refreshing house beverages that paired perfectly with the meal. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself eyeing neighboring tables and already planning what to order on your next visit. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Even with a busy dining room, the staff kept everything running smoothly and made sure guests felt taken care of.

    Parth K.

    Came on a Friday afternoon. Waited 5-10 min. Not long. Ordering was quick. Got their chicken croffle, Tom yum scramble and an ube latte Honestly left a tad disappointed. For the chicken croffle. You do lose all the flakiness of the croissant. The chicken was good. The Tom yum scramble. The Tom yum sauce doesn't work well with the. Other flavors. Wish the croissant was toasted. The ube latte was good. Not too sweet.

    Thai Tea French Toast
    Neha N.

    We saw that Taste & Glory had a lot of hype and mentions of long lines, but we thankfully got lucky one day and got in with 0 wait. Cute and quaint cafe in San Mateo with unique offerings. The thai tea french toast immediately caught my eye because I love thai tea and anything thai flavored in general. While it is presented beautifully, the flavor itself fell flat for me. Thai tea is known to have bold flavor and a strong tea taste. This was really lacking that. My partner got the chicken croffle and he loved it. I tried it and it is definitely something I'd order too! Chicken was nice and crispy and the croffles weren't dry or soggy, but the perfect in between. We liked that it came with both a savory sauce and syrup. I'd definitely return to try other things sometime.

    Crème Brûlée French Toast, Harmony
    Rebecca N.

    This place was absolutely amazing! Was a bit tough choosing what to get because they have so many great options, especially the sweet things. Ended up choosing the crème brulee French toast & Harmony omelette, and both were delicious. The omelette was very well done - not too oily, lots of healthy mix ins, and very tasty. The bread it came with was soft and yummy, and I enjoyed the side salad dressing & tomatoes a lot. The French toast was a really nice sweet treat. I would definitely come back to try more on the menu... perhaps the ube pancakes! The restaurant itself is very cute and nicely decorated. Very popular, even on weekday mornings.

    Blue Butterfly & Iced Biscoff Latte
    Kyla Patricia A.

    We walked in on a Saturday - right before the line got super long - and waited for 10 minutes. Staff greeted us and took our orders right away. The tables were really close together so it was a bit harder to maneuver around. It was easy for someone to bump into the table when passing by. For drinks we got the blue butterfly - which is on the sweeter side. We also got the iced biscoff latte but a bit disappointing. It wasn't sweet enough and you couldn't really taste the coffee. We really enjoyed our dishes - carbonara udon, crispy honey chicken Benedict and the ube pancakes. The carbonara udon was on par with the one we had in Japan. The chicken Benedict was full of flavor and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I've had better ube pancakes in the peninsula but they still tasted good!

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    Are there bottomless mimosas?

    Is this place baby friendly?

    Sure! I don't see why not!

    Do they take reservations for 4people?

    Yes, any # of people.

    What kind of chicken is on the croffle?

    Fried chicken!

    Is this a good place to study?

    Not really. They're usually packed and can get quite loud with a full house. Really good food to fuel up for studying though!

    Do you use msg?

    No , we don’t use msg on every dishs.

    Do you guys take to go order?

    Yes, they do!

    Are they dog friendly?

    I actually don't know if they're dog friendly but certainly service dogs are welcome. I'd call them. Lisa

    Are they open on Memorial Day?

    Yes, we are open for Memorial Day.😊

    Do they take reservations?

    I don't think they do based on my visit it was a first come first serve basis. However service and food arrived pretty swiftly so unless folks are staying to chitchat it shouldn't be an outrageous wait! Came on a Friday morning at 10am and was out… 

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