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Taste Cafe

4.5 (261 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups

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Eggs Benedict with Fruit
Tiffany R.

Cute brunch spot. The service was great, food was good. Our server checked in with us multiple times and even let us know when she was going on her break, and another server would help us.

breakfast burrito
Amelia A.

Delicious! Surprised to see this place off Hwy 1 in Half Moon Bay. It had great reviews and happy we tried it out! Plus it had outdoor seating to bring our pup! Casual, cozy ambiance, friendly and fast service. Hubby got the breakfast burrito. He said it great flavor and liked the hashbrowns in the filling. I got the Blackstone Benedict with caramelized onions & sauteed mushrooms. Yum!! It also came with heirloom tomatoes but I might leave those off next time bc it made the english muffin soggy. Definitely would come back!

Mimosa
Dan B.

Great place just off highway 92 and highway 1 In the Safeway shopping center We were seated right away Service and food were very good Definitely recommend the Taste cafe

El Patron Benedict
Victoria A.

Food was fantastic! Great service and great prices. The wait on the weekends can be a bit long but expected. We came around 10:30am on a Sunday and noticed the crowds started to die down a bit after 11:30. Highly recommend and will definitely come back

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Andrea M.

My partner and I decided to escape to Half Moon Bay during the latest heat wave of this seemingly never-ending summer. We got into town early, and our first stop was Taste for breakfast. Very nice experience. Service was very good, friendly and attentive, but without ever rushing us - and we like to take our time, lol. The food was delicious and satisfying. I had the smoked salmon crepe, my partner had the Mexican omelette. Flavorful and generous portions. We both had the hash browns, and they were honestly some of the best hash browns I've had. I love that they prefer cash! Cash is king, it allows people to transact in privacy, and allows access to people without bank accounts/credit cards. Please support cash-based businesses, and pay with cash whenever you can! Lovely little place, we will return when in the area.

Sue S.

IMHO If you want warm, genuine and friendly service, this is the place!!! The restaurant is bright, clean and whimsical. This is definitely a local favorite. The servers seemed to know everyone who walked in! That's a good sign! My friend and I chose Taste Cafe for lunch, before our pumpkin farm picking experience. Taste Cafe serves brunch offerings and are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We were warmly greeted and given our choice of tables. Mario was our super friendly server who offered his favorite entrees. My friend opted for the Chilaquiles, and I ordered a Bacon Belgian Waffle. Portions were ample enough for us to bring home leftovers. Food was good and tasty. I would happily come back to Taste Cafe and try any of their many offerings!

Mexican omelette
Hanna W.

Great service and food was excellent. Super friendly staff. Will definitely come back soon.

Smoked Salmon Crepe and Fruit Cup
Geralyn H.

Our son recommended Taste Cafe as one of their favorite breakfast places in HMB, but was closed during our last visit over Memorial Day weekend. So we finally had a chance to visit for Christmas Eve Beakfast. What a great menu - so many choices for omelettes, crepes, benedicts. Loved the Smoked Salmon crepe with scrambled eggs, tons of smoked salmon, onions! Omelettes are huge. The place was very busy but our server was attentive and super friendly (warned us away from spicy items when we asked). Good coffee. Will definitely return on our next visit to HMB!

Vege Crape with house potatoes
Corinne Y.

What a gem! I had just completed a nice run in the coast and decided to find a place for breakfast. Google brought me to Taste Cafe and it was great! There was a wait for a table, but luckily for me someone was just leaving from the bar so I was able to sit right down. I was immediately greeted with a menu and a glass of water which was great after just finishing a run. I ordered the Vege Crepe which had egg whites, vege's and I added extra avocado. Had the choice of fruit or toast and I should have chosen the fruit. The crepe and potatoes were plenty of carbs. The good came quickly and it was delicious. As I sat there I must've been checked on at least 4x. All of the servers were pleasant and responsive. I can't believe I've never tried this place begore..ill definitely be back when I'm in town.

chilaquiles verde
Emilie S.

A must stop for breakfast/ brunch when in HMB! Everytime we go down to visit friends we stop here The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious. The portions are perfect. The hollandaise on the eggs benny is so tasty and they put the perfect amount so you can dip your hash browns in it. My partner always gets the chilaquiles verde and it's their favorite spot in the bay for them. We've also enjoyed the bloody mary's here. It can get pretty busy but we have never waited more than 10 minutes for a table, even on a Sunday. Can't wait for our next trip down from sf!

Food is so delicious customer service is great... will be back
Llesenia G.

Great customer service food was delicious and hot will definitely come back to enjoy some delicious food

Juan D.

This cafe has the feel of a little bistro and I like it. I honestly didn't feel like I was in Half Moon Bay, but a bistro in a downtown area. The whole restaurant is nicely decorated, clean and maned by really good people. You can tell when people are proud and happy where they work. The servers were really attentive and friendly. The restaurant is pretty big and they also have an outside eating area, in the rear. As an appetizer, we ordered the Belgian waffle and damn was it incredible. Yes, a Belgian waffle as an appetizer prior to breakfast... Hey, you can't beat a delicious Belgian waffle, why not as an appetizer? I've got to honestly say, that is the best Belgian waffle I've ever had. It was tasty, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and showed up nice and hot. I ordered the Ranchero Chilaquiles. They were pretty good, but the sauce was a little strong. Out of all the Chilaquiles, they are a solid number three. What would've made them my number one choice? A little milder sauce, some sour cream and some pico de gallo. My girlfriend ordered the breakfast sandwich. Man, when that breakfast sandwich showed up, it was impressive. It was on their homemade bread, with a slab of ham, scrambled eggs, and cheese. My girlfriend really enjoyed it, but added, it could've used some mayonnaise, That's her taste tho. The coffee deserves an honorable mention, for its deliciousness. I've never understood, why any restaurant that deserves breakfast, would not have good coffee. That definitely makes a big difference for me, and here they know that. They have definitely earned a spot on my go to breakfast restaurants. We will definitely be back to try some of the other items on the breakfast menu and also want to come for lunch. You guys are doing a great job and thank you for the pleasant breakfast experience.

Sunil R.

Stopped off here for brunch after a nice morning walk on the beach nearby. They have a big menu and everything was delicious including the crepes and omelets. The waffle was a little too doughy for me so would skip that. Service was good, I liked the staff's HMB t-shirts.

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

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

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

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