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4.4 (843 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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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.

Thai Tea French Toast
Aye K.

Delicious brunch spot! I recommend getting there as early as possible since the wait can get pretty long. We went on a weekend and were able to get seated right at opening. We tried two dishes and both were excellent: -Tom yum scramble: The tom yum flavor really came through and was present in every bite of the eggs. -Thai tea french toast: Great flavor overall. I liked that the thai tea sauce was served on the side so you can adjust the sweetness to your preference. I do wish the french toast had been a bit fluffier but overall still good. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for brunch with unique and flavorful dishes!

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!

Omelette
Erika C.

The food is rounded up to four stars. I liked the carbonara udon. I don't think an omelette here though for example would be worth braving the line (yes, even on a weekday there was a line) and parking situation. If you see no line and you find a parking spot, it's a cute brunch place; otherwise it's not worth it because you do feel a bit rushed even if you get in (not from staff necessarily but just seeing the crowd). There are more brunch options downtown now though (Johnnys, whispers) so maybe things eased up.

Terrence S.

One of the better brunch places I've had in awhile. Immediately we noticed that there's a line, and luckily the wait was not long but they do require the entire party to be there to be seated. We had the chicken croffle and the tom yum croissant. I liked the chicken croffle with how big the fried chicken is, and the sauce it comes with complements the flavors well. The chicken itself was a little bit dry in the middle. The tom yun croissant is very creative, never had anything like it before. I like that there's a lot of crab provided in the croissant. It can get heavy after awhile with the sauce. Overall I had a good experience here, good service despite being so busy most of the time. I would come again!

Iced Ube
Abrielle T.

Great first experience! Very cute place with great food. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Good came out pretty quick too. I ordered the Crème Brûlée French Toast and O.M.G it was SO good. It legitimately tastes like crème brûlée. Even the top of the French toast was crunchy and sugary. I also ordered the iced Ube which was so tasty! Not too sweet and it had chunks of Ube in it. Yummy!! I left very happy and satisfied. Definitely look forward to coming back.

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Sophia H.

Cute, modern, and cozy brunch spot. My friend and I came here at around 1pm on a Saturday. There were 3 parties ahead of us when we arrived, so we waited about 10-15 minutes before being seated. It took some time for our food to come out after ordering. I ordered the Crispy Honey Chicken Benedict. I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were perfectly bite-sized, crispy, and seasoned. The poached eggs and chicken were a good combo. Whenever I order an eggs benedict, I'm only able to finish half and have to box up the other half. However, I was able to finish 98% of this dish. It could be I was super hungry this day or the flavors and portion were just right for me. Anyways, that's just to say it was good.

Tom Yum Scramble, Thai Tea French Toast, Ube latte, matcha latte
Joanne L.

Finally checked this place off my brunch bookmark list after wanting to try it for quite some time. We came around noon on a Saturday and only had a short wait outside, though the line situation felt pretty chaotic with multiple customers walking straight into the restaurant and skipping ahead. Thankfully, we were still seated within about 15 minutes. I really enjoyed the Tom Yum Scramble served inside a croissant. The croissant itself was a bit disappointing, slightly stale and reminiscent of a Costco croissant but the tom yum scramble was absolutely delicious and flavorful enough to make up for it. The Thai Tea French Toast was nicely balanced and not overly sweet, though I would've liked a bit more texture and crunch. As for the drinks, I'd probably skip them next time. Both the ube latte and matcha latte tasted a little artificial, and I've definitely had better versions at other brunch spots. Overall, I enjoyed the food and appreciated how attentive the service was.

Tom Yum Scramble Tom Yum Scramble
Cristina B.

Such a great breakfast spot! We were seated right away and the food was very unique and tasty. Would definitely come back for the chicken and croffles!!! The perfect mix of savory and sweet. Not to mention the waffle definitely does have a croissant like texture. 10/10!!!! The tomyum scramble was delicious and the ube pancakes have a mochi like texture similar to the Trader Joe's Ube mix I would def go back to try other dishes on the menu and eat that yummy chx croffle again. It is street parking only but easy to find. The restaurant is cute inside with hanging wooden lanterns and a open concept. Go go go!

Basil Ribeye
Isabella Y.

Glad I finally tried this spot for brunch! I've driven past and always see a line but it moves faster than expected. Ordered the fried chicken benedict and basil ribeye, both were good. Servers were very attentive and quick. -chicken benedict (5/5): chicken was crispy and juicy, it was fried well and not greasy at all. I really liked this dish and would recommend. -basil ribeye (4.5/5): steak was tasty and flavorful! but I think I'd opt for something lighter next time for brunch

Thai Tea French Toast
Emily Y.

A solid brunch spot with a wide variety of options. We visited as a party of three on a Monday around 10am and were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. The menu offers a great mix of both sweet and savory dishes. That said, they were unfortunately out of chicken and patties during our visit, which limited some of the savory choices. I ordered the Thai tea French toast and really enjoyed the unique flavor. My friends had the chipotle Benedict and steak & eggs, both of which they liked. Service was relatively quick and efficient. Overall, a great experience with just a minor hiccup on menu availability. I'd definitely come back to try more items!

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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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I've been doing a bit of research of this cafe and it looks really nice. So I decided to come by…read morehere and it was very hectic. I didn't expect this restaurant to be almost full especially when it's a cafe. It can be too loud for me to study and work here despite having WiFi. I didn't really feel like eating too much because of yesterday. So I decided to get one of the pastries as well as a cappuccino. Almost most of them look too sweet and I decided to get the Ube Puff since it's between the sweet and savory side. They did put a lot of Ube cream which made me surprised. Also the cappuccino is like any cappuccino I had from most restaurants. Hopefully, it's less crowded and I probably will get one of the sandwiches or other larger items the next time I return here.

I came here for breakfast, and it was great! The location is very nice, and the seats and tables…read moreare stylish and comfortable. I got the smoked salmon Benedict, and enjoyed it immensely. The eggs were perfectly poached, the Hollandaise was tasty (but not overwhelming), and the biscuits they come in were really tasty. I also appreciated the lightly dressed salad that came as a side: the greens were very fresh. I also got the Cuban Cortadito, and I was pumped to have a non-dairy coffee drink. It was very well made: the slight hint of condensed milk was a nice touch. It was a nice sweet drink without being cloyingly sweet. But they have so many tasty coffee drinks that it was hard to choose, so I'll def be back to try more of them!

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I'm a little surprised that I never wrote a review for Apple Fritter. I've been eating here since…read morethey turned my favorite Taco Bell into this quaint and delicious local eatery. When they first opened for a few hours a day, the locals couldn't get enough of the homemade food and quirky atmosphere. Now, it's a San Mateo staple. Whether you're craving squishy doughnuts or a juicy burger, Apple Fritter delivers. Their wall of doughnuts as you enter from the parking lot is a tempting way to stir up your appetite. Counter service is always fast and friendly. Just pick up a menu while drooling over the doughnuts and whenever you're ready to order, someone is ready to take it. Seating is both inside and out, but sitting inside gives you the pleasure of looking at all of the fun oddities on the walls and ceiling. The food is amazing, the decor eclectic and the service cordial. Just check the hours before heading over. They cater to their hardworking employees as much as the customers, so hours are limited.

I recently stopped by Apple Fritter in San Mateo and tried the Naughty Burrito to go along with the…read moreBrunchurrito, which I ate there. Both burritos were satisfying and definitely worth trying. The restaurant has an open layout with plenty of parking, making it easy to stop by. It's located next to a car mechanic shop, and I liked that they had old-school Pokémon playing on the TV--it added a fun nostalgic vibe while I was eating. Customer service was acceptable, but nothing really stood out. It's more of a self-service experience, so if you want water or anything else, you'll need to get up and grab it yourself. It would've been nice if someone checked in once or twice. One thing that did confuse me happened on a different visit. I arrived around 1:50 p.m. hoping to order food to go, but the gentleman locked the door and told me they were no longer taking orders. If you close at 2 i dont see how you were closed already. It was a little odd since there were still plenty of customers inside eating. I understand kitchens have closing times, but it would've been helpful if the hours or last call for food were clearer. Overall, it's a solid spot for a good breakfast burrito with a laid-back atmosphere. Despite that one experience, I'd still come back and recommend giving it a try.

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My mother-in-law lives walking distance from the Brothers Cafe so it is extremely convenient for…read moreour family. I have been there a few times over the years and it is always quick, fresh food, that is great for breakfast or lunch. This visit we arrived around 12:30 pm and placed our order at the counter found seating for 3 of us. I was feeling particularly well with an update stomach so I only order their pancakes. They offer fruit including strawberries, powder sugar and whip cream. My wife ordered a tuna melt and fries with an Arnold Palmer. My mother-in-law ordered a latte, hauevos rancho with a scrambled egg. She raved about the latte! My 3 pancakes were huge! And it all look and tasted great. The Brothers Cafe cashier/ordered take was friendly and professional. I did note the chicken & waffles on the menu and saw several oders pass by me. I saw one C&W that looks delicious and authentic having spent a decade in Louisiana, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia and Maryland..yum! It a little off the beaten path on West Hillsdale at HWY 92 in San Mateo. But we'll worth the effort especially with their outdoor patio being renovated..Enjoy!

Nice brunch option in a plaza with lots of parking. Feels casual, but not hole in the wall, so your…read morefancy friends will feel fine here even if it's not a trendy, line out the door Instagrammable place. It is a very bright and comfortable neighborhood space. Features all your diner standards. Order at the counter and then the food will be brought to your table. I ordered chicken and waffles - it featured four pieces of juicy chicken atop a golden waffle, and I had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later.

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Fiero Caffe is a unique place where you see regulars who have their daily coffee/espresso and chat…read morewith the owner- a little community. Then you see others who are sitting down for hearty meal (omelette, pasta, sandwich). All of the food is good there. We have had practically everything on the menu, whether it is one of their pastas, an entree like salmon or chicken, and even the pizzas, which as of this writing, they no longer offer. Oh, and of course, great espresso drinks. You walk up to the counter and order, they give you a number and you sit down. Food is delivered to you cooked to order. This is a place where you understand that you enjoy your meal and espresso, not that you are in a hurry to work and need to use a mobile app. Seating both inside and outside. Generally well maintained as they turn over tables. One of my favorite places in the peninsula. Only wished they open for dinner but then that could change everything. Owner is great!

A small chill cafe with indoor and outdoor seating....feels like the menu is more of a Italian…read morerestaurant....but a great place for breakfast.... People go there talk, relax, bring their kids, dogs, etc..... Seating is first come first serve....but they weren't overly packed for a Saturday about 10AM. I got the Vegetarian Omelette with no cheese.... It was pretty tasty and the latte was really good as well....Nothing to complain about... I'd come back

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Went for a solo brunch date! My party of 1 got seated at the side couch and coffee table area which…read morewas SO CUTE and cozy. It was semi-busy but I got seated immediately. It took about 10 minutes upon sitting down for someone to stop by my table with water and to take my order. I got a classic benedict and a luxardo apricot spritz. The spritz was very sweet but was refreshing! The benedict was not very wow-factor. Their eggs were poached well and had a beautiful runny yolk but the hollandaise sauce was lacking flavor. The muffins were also not very crispy and just looked kinda sad. Very cute ambiance and staff are very nice!

We had heard some great things about Drakes and so we decided to take the 50 min drive out to San…read moreCarlos from San Jose to see how it was. The space is great, great vibe and decor. Very open relaxed feeling. The 2 staff members we saw were very friendly. However, that is where it ends. It was 40 min before they came to take our orders, I had to call them over and I had to get up and go ask for our check when we were done. It was not busy, we went for lunch on a Thursday and we had reservations, but still there were plenty of open tables so there wasn't an obvious reason for not tending to the table. The food looks fabulous, but the price and taste do not match up. The fish from the fish and chips was literally wet, like dripping. Not oily, wet like water. The chicken for the chinese chicken salad, tasted "off", I have no other way to describe it. While it wasn't the worst food, it was not worth the wait nor the price.

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