My wife and I dropped in (Sept. 20) based on the high reviews on Yelp. The staff was super friendly and attentive. I ordered the ranchero chilaquiles and they were awesome. Loved the chorizo in the chilaquiles! My wife ordered the linguisa omelette and it was unfortunately disappointing. It was basically a veggie omelette with a few slivers of linguisa. We ended up switching plates and I might've gotten two little pieces of linguisa in my half of the omelette. I would like to go back, but just not order the linguisa omelette. read more

Fantastic breakfast, very friendly & attentive staff, good vibes. Blackstone Benedict was amazing.

OMG You absolutely have to order the strawberry waffle with homemade whipped cream!!!!! It's the only thing I have ever had at this restaurant This is perfect for your 3 year old and I love it! Thank you for something fun and delicious! Greg read more

Great spot! Delicious eggs Benedict and mimosa flight. Service was excellent and quick. read more

Taste Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Ended up here on a last minute highway one day trip and so glad we chose this from list of results on yelp. Best club sandwich I've ever had!! Sweet potato fries were perfect Friendly staff read more

I'm very particular with where I go to brunch because well, if you're gonna do brunch, then you better DO IT RIGHT. To be honest, I scrolled right past Taste Cafe on Yelp because it really didn't seem like much. We decided to go elsewhere for brunch, only to find the placed closed due to being short staffed. Walking back to the car with our heads down and tail between our legs, I opened up trusty Yelp once again this time Taste Cafe demanded my attention with it stealing the #1 spot on the list. I gave a few of the reviews a read, scrolled through to see the good to bad review ratio, perused the photos, and told my chauffeur (aka my partner) to drive. It was located in a shopping complex that I've been to many times but never noticed the establishment in. There's construction and renos happening around the place, so a measly banner hanging up is all they have to show you that they're there. The place is cute and cozy. Nicely decorated and very clean. The service is okay. The waiters and waitresses are there to do their job and their job only. But they are nice about it. The prices are a little high, but let me tell you--the price and the portion size match up a lot more than other places. Sometimes I think I talk (well, type) too much, so here's what you're probably looking for: FOOD REVIEWS: - CHILAQUILES RANCHEROS: I thought I had the best chilaquiles of my life in Santa Cruz. I was wrong. The chilaquiles here are the absolute best I have ever had in my life. A reviewer actually said that in her review and I was skeptical about it, but I am now humbled. THESE ARE THE BEST. LOOK NO MORE. - HOUSE OMELETTE: I only had a little bite off of my partner's plate, but that little bite told me everything I needed to know. The egg was cooked perfectly and the omelette was not dry at all. We always order hash browns extra crispy, and the cooks did not hold back on that. - BANANA PECAN BELGIUM WAFFLES: I love me some waffles and this was no disappointment! It was nice and crunchy but still managed to be as soft as a pillow. It wasn't super sweet, which was nice, so I was able to eat the whole dish. Taste Cafe, you've conquered this brunch enthusiast. I'm elated to say that you did it right. read more

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Amazing breakfast with excellent portion sizes. They took food allergies seriously, too. The mimosa flight was fun, as well. I also loved seeing the quotes on the wall in the back room; totally my kind of vibe read more

Taste Cafe - Mimosa flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Great menu: healthy and tasty options as well as tasty decadent choices. I went with the Taste burrito which was good for 3 meals. Really really good. The standout here is that it is very much family run, and they absolutely care about the food and the customers. Some of the local restaurants feel like a tourist trap, overpriced and underwhelming. Taste Cafe is neither of these things. We went home happy and full! read more

Taste Cafe - Taste Burrito: egg whites, hash browns, artichoke, feta. Added sour cream and avocado. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Food is 10/10 I love their breakfast burrito great portions and very affordable. Service is 10/10 the staff is incredibly friendly super helpful. The restaurant is super clean read more

We went to Taste for a birthday lunch with friends and were disappointed. The food wasn't impressive -- the watermelon was old, and the salad should be avoided. When we asked for a candle, the staff replied that they don't give free desserts even though we never asked for dessert. On top of that, they automatically added a 20% service charge, which should be up to the customer. Overall, not a place I would recommend. read more

Tucked into the side of a very busy Safeway/McDonald's shopping center is this great spacious café, with lots of table and outdoor seating. Ambiance is clean, simple and roomy, including the bathrooms. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. Even when busy the food arrives quickly and is delicious. The menu is extensive with at least 10 types of omelets and 10 types of Eggs Benedict, for example. We will be back! read more

Clean, comfortable and great service. This our go to breakfast and lunch spot. The wait staff are friendly and efficient. The food is always good. You can't go wrong with this sweet kinda hidden gem. Always a satisfying experience. read more

Food A+ 5 FULL STARS Beautiful Outdoor seating so cute in the back you don't realize is there for those of us with pups. Checked on us frequently, food delicious and affordable!! read more

Taste Cafe - Perfect outside seating in back,might not realize is there for us with pups . Food 5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I used Yelp to look for a great breakfast spot in the town of HMB- was torn between this place or Granola. The location was not in the cute downtown area but in a strip mall (which isn't problematic) and construction was currently happening outside the restaurant. This made it challenging for my 90 y.o. Mom with mobility issues to get into the restaurant. Our waiter was friendly and our food arrived rather promptly. I was in need of a strong jolt of caffeine so ordered a latte. Sadly, I tasted no espresso at all-was mostly milk with maybe a touch of coffee. My scrambled eggs order was plentiful and the eggs were fluffy. The home potatoes were nice and crispy. The sourdough toast did not taste like real sourdough- the jam was really the jelly that comes in little packets (ugh). My mom had the Belgium Waffle- apparently it comes with the corn syrup version of "maple" syrup- there was an extra charge for real maple syrup. I've not heard of charging more for maple syrup if it's authentic. If I could give a 3.5 rating for the restaurant, I would. Not a bad place, overall, just a bit of a miss for me. read more

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The entire staff was so friendly. The food was delicious! Perfect, cozy spot to grab an awesome breakfast. read more

Taste Cafe - El patron Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Great food! Wonderful food! You can sit with friends as long as you want. Food is fresh & delicious!

Decided to take a run to Half Moon Bay. Looking for someplace to eat breakfast we came upon the Taste Cafe. The menu had lots of appealing items and the reviews we good. We got there when it opened and were seated right away. It filled up quickly. The waitress was friendly and quick. It took about 20 minutes to fill our orders. The food was hot and fresh. I had the moon scramble. I was drawn to the chicken and spinach. It was very good. They did not skimp on the chicken. I got fresh fruit (cantaloupe and honeydew with a few grapes) and gluten free toast. There was more than I could eat. Hubby had the Mexican omelet. He really likes chorizo. It came with home potatoes and sourdough toast. He cleaned the plate. He said the potatoes were good enough for the meal. I had a decaf coffee. I noticed other reviews critiquing the coffee. Mine was freshly made and tasted fine. I recommend the Taste Cafe to anyone looking for a hearty, tasty breakfast. read more

Taste Cafe - Moon scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

For the BEST grilled salmon sandwich in Half Moon Bay go to Taste Cafe in the Strawberry Plaza. Bring your appetite so you can eat the WHOLE thing read more

It's such a cute cafe. I love these places bc they are family owned. Service was amazing. I asked the waiter about their chilequiles bc im a little sensitive to spiciness. I ended up ordering something different, but he brought out the 2 sauces for me to taste in case the next visit i wanted to get it. I thought that was super nice of him. Good food and service. read more

Taste Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

They have an awesome breakfast made from scratch. Don't be surprised if you add this place to your favorite breakfast spots.

In Half Moon Bay for a meeting, we had a free morning so we looked for a good breakfast spot on yelp. I saw that Taste Cafe had a number of scrambles that looked good and since we were watching our waistlines pre-covid, we decided to grab a late breakfast here. We ordered the Mexican and Salmon scrambles, which came with three eggs each. The Mexican one had chorizo, onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, and it was topped with avocado and black beans. The salmon scramble had smoked salmon, cream cheese, green onions, and tomatoes, all topped with hollandaise sauce which we skipped. The scrambles were large on their own but they also came with potatoes - hash browns, home potatoes, french fries - or cottage cheese or fruit. The dishes were also served with a bread option. The scrambles were really good. While I probably could've used a little more salt and pepper on mine, they had enough ingredients to really pack some good flavor in them. I would recommend skipping the hash browns as they were incredibly bland. The hot chocolate that I got was rich and absolutely delicious. This was a cute, no frills local spot that delivered on a good breakfast. We left satisfied and with take out boxes. read more

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Nice décor and good service. The chicken and waffle is ok as the waffle look made from scratch. But you have to try the eggs benedicts with chorizo. Nice portion, fresh avocado and large egg with tasty hollandaise. Add a side of roasted potatoes and this is a great breakfast. read more

Best hidden gem on the coast!! I absolutely love coming here, the service is wonderful and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the El Patron benedict. This is where I always take people for breakfast! read more

Chorizo breakfast burrito is outstanding and the spicy salsa is amazing......5 star burrito!!! read more

Taste Cafe - Chorizo breakfast burrito is outstanding and the spicy salsa is amazing......5 star burrito!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

El Patron Benedict was incredible. I highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for a tasty meal. read more

Taste Cafe - El Patron Benedict was incredible. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for a tasty meal. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

The food was just typical cafe food. Nothing was spectacular. The chicken with the chicken & waffles tasted & looked like it was a pre-frozen chicken strips. Everything that we ordered tasted premade & cheap. The service was amazing though! read more

This morning was our first visit to Taste Cafe. We were told that their Chilaquiles was amazing. It was!!! The service was impressive lead by our server, Dana. I would also strongly recommend the strawberry chocolate waffle to top off your breakfast experience. read more

Went there as first customer in house from earliest start in half moon bay. The decor was super. There are two sections of seating: back of the house and front of the house. Always love the egg Benedict so I tried Florentine Benedict. The egg Benedict itself is a bit over cooked for my taste bud. Food is okay. The hash brown is good. Food buddy ordered all meat omelette which came with English muffin. The English muffin was cold and hard as he commented. He loves the hash brown as well. The orange juice was not fresh squeeze. However try them out the locals love them and I will definitely stop by for other items. Service is superior. read more

Very good. Our waiter Mario was hilarious! I got the BLTA and my friend a hearty breakfast. Both delish. Don't forget the mimosas! Will definitely come back read more

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On a weekend trip to the area, we decided to try this place for breakfast today. I always love an imaginative spin on French toast, although will likely come back tomorrow for one of their many, outside the box versions of eggs Benedict. I have to say that the bananas Foster French toast ranks in my top 5 lifetime plates of French toast that I've ever had. The toast had a nice crisp on the outside while soft on the inside. The toast itself was also nice thick pieces of quality bread. The bananas were carmelized. It was all topped with piping hot maple syrup---absolutely DELICIOUS. My husband had the all meat scramble, with breakfast potatoes. His portion was very generous and he thoroughly enjoyed his dish. Planning on returning tomorrow, before we head home. read more

Taste Cafe - Bananas Foster French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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So I had no idea there was this big shopping center at the end of Hwy 92 in Half Moon Bay. Why should I? I ain't no local Half Moonie. Driving from San Francisco, I'm either heading further south to some place even more obscure like Pescadero or turning left to go to San Mateo. But turning right? What for? Well, the universe shifted when I found this breakfast cafe. OK, maybe it wasn't the universe, maybe it was my stomach. Anyhow, I was surprised to find myself in a huge parking lot surrounded by the usual suspects - Safeway, CVS, Starbucks... It appears to be a locally popular spot for pancakes and eggs. I had just finished a hike on the stunning Cowell Purisma Trail down a bit on Hwy 1 when a massive Indian wedding party took over the road. I thought I should grab a bit of breakfast here before heading home. I went for the $12.99 Veggie Egg White Scramble, a healthy creation with zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. It came with wheat toast and a mixed fruit cup, so I was pretty healthy for at least that meal (photo: http://bit.ly/37nbDc0). It was all satisfying, and the place just had a nice neighborhood vibe...even if I wasn't a Half Moonie. FOOD - 4 stars...a good, healthy breakfast optIon AMBIANCE - 4 stars...friendly vibe and a lot of space for a mall operation SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty friendly TOTAL - 4 stars...Half Moonies unite! RELATED - Traveling the peninsula coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/3aiDR9I read more

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Delicious flavor! Reasonable prices. Quality ingredients. My hubby and I stopped in on our way home from a weekend in Pescadero. He had the chilaquiles (the version that's spicier), I had an omelette. His was fantastic and mine was very tasty and filling. Our server was Isabella and she was extremely attentive and kind. read more

Taste Cafe is my favorite place to go when we visit Half Moon Bay! The service is always amazing. Very kind welcoming and efficient! The environment of the restaurant is comfortable, clean and they offer outside seating to be able to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely be back again! read more

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I have yet to have anything here that I didn't enjoy! I've had omelettes, crepes, chilaquiles and the breakfast burritos. Loved it all! read more

Taste Cafe - Breakfast burrito with chorizo. The sauce that comes with is excellent! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Me and my family have been a customer for this restaurant for over 5 years until today when they didn't give us a table just because my son had he's bottle of water with him. We were surprised. The good thing are that they are more options around here!!!!! read more

Omg! This is such a good place! Great service, good people, great food. I had banana fosters French toast. It was piping warm and soooo good! Highly recommended... read more

Taste Cafe - Banana fosters French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

The service at this restaurant is a quaint and welcoming place to eat. The family order crepes from savory to sweet. Each bite was made to perfection. Well, we didn't skip a bite for sure. This place is an order at the front and find your seat type of establishment. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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Consistent quality and freshness, helpful staff, & best breakfast burrito. You'd think breakfast burritos would be an easy thing to get right but they're not. But- They get it right. Crispy hash browns, the cheese is melted all the way, the eggs and meat is perfectly proportionately combined (really great chorizo, that's what I get) and it arrives so hot and takes forever to cool down so I don't have to it eat fast to enjoy it warm. Plus they serve it with two kinds of fresh salsa. I ask for sour cream for mine in combination, but anyways- simple and the best just because of how it's prepared. Cold wet items on the side. Hot melty crispy burrito. Anyway, I've had a lot of their other menu items and it's always really good, especially for how big their selection is. If you're coming to the area for the day, plan to come here first. read more

Taste Cafe - Breakfast burrito with chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

What a neat and fantastic little surprise in such an obscure shopping center! My friend and I were in the area, and we were researching good places to eat after a long day of hiking and driving -- A lot of local restaurants were packed, so we had a hard time finding a place until Taste Cafe popped up in our search! Previously, we had been in this shopping center before for the Safeway, however we had no idea this amazing restaurant was here! Upon entry, they have decorated the wall with clocks displaying different time zones. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. I was surprised there weren't more people, but it is tucked away in the corner of a shopping center. I ordered the Moon Burger (amazing) and my friend ordered a Tuna Melt. Although their breakfast menu looked delicious, we were craving something a little more hearty. Nothing like a large, delicious, and well-cooked meal to get your afternoon started! Service was good and the menu items were all very reasonably priced. I would love to come back here next time I'm in the area, as I love finding the eateries that are more inconspicuous and fun! read more

Came here with a friend because Mavericks across the street was unexpectedly closed. Have to say it doesn't compare and we left feeling like it was lackluster. I got the breakfast burrito and it was fine but not super flavorful. My friend got the breakfast sandwich and it was just so massive and had a super thick piece of ham in it which made it hard to pick up. Service was good and inside was clean but overall the flavors and freshness just wasn't there at all. We will continue to go to Mavericks when we can. read more