Happy Donuts is quite literally my happy place! I live in Sacramento and it is a MUST that I stop…read moreat Happy Donuts when I'm in the area Have you seen the movie Ratatouille? Remember the scene when Ego the food critic took his first bite of the ratatouille and he was transported back in time to when his mother first made it for him, and it was so comforting? Quite literally food for the soul.! That's what these donuts do for me! Cliché? Maybe. But this is very real for me.and maybe someone else can relate. I can recall waking up early mornings with my grandfather and going to the donut shop pulling apart my fluffy cloud, donut enjoying great conversation with him while he sipped his coffee. No crazy select your own fillings or cereal toppings, just a classic well made donut! Happy Donuts has very well executed donuts. The glaze complements the donut, but lets the yeasty chew remain the star of the show! When you make a good doughnut, you don't have to pile on toppings to disguise the fact that your dough is mediocre. I'm quite literally obsessed with these donuts. They're very well could be better donuts in the area, but I'm already hooked on Happy Donuts! The ladies behind the counter have always been so kind and I never leave without a great laugh to accompany my sweet treats! Oh! And if you stay up partying too late and dragging in the morning, just order their Vietnamese coffee! It is fire and gives you the surge of energy you need

This is a locally owned and run donut shop in a strip mall at the corner of Trousdale and El Camino…read moreReal in Burlingame. The interior looks like a donut shop but their offerings are quite solid. I have tried their Turkey, egg, and cheese on a bagel and I devoured it within minutes. I've alos had a sampling over their donuts over the years and they have been fresh, not oily, and nicely chewy and moist. The family that runs this shop are friendly and courteous. The era of family run businesses are struggling. It's good to see the community support such a staple in Burlingame.

Great breakfast sandwich! The veggie delight. Friendly and efficient service. Plenty of options and…read morecomfortable atmosphere. See pictures to visualize just how good it will taste as you bite into a hot, crispy, moist, and flavorable healthy bon appe'itt entree.

This is my first time to this location, let's see how it went:…read more Parking is street side ; first come gets the spot. Inside was a modestly lit atmosphere which works well for this shop. The service was great friendly and on point. The items we selected were via a To good to app, but were very good as well. Nice job Royal; l will continue to come back for more of your outstanding creations.

This is one of the few donut joints where the donuts don't have an overly buttery aftertaste…read more Everything tastes fresh. I especially like their jelly donuts and cronuts. Their tea is pretty good too. Their breakfast sandwiches are tasty. The bacon's always crispy and the croissants are perfectly toasted. I just wish they would have ketchup readily available, but that's whatever imo. Not only that, but they're one of the few 24-hour joints out here in the Peninsula. It's a nice cozy spot right by the train making it perfect if you want to grab a quick snack between trips. Whenever I come here, the staff is always friendly. Easily one of the best donut joints in the Peninsula!

Donuts are solid and delicious! But they are also not as it'll cost to some other places…read more Easy access to the shop. Plenty of parking. Close to the train. Close to downtown. Papers and lottery here. Good Kona coffee.

Another day, another tasty breakfast, and kind staff! I love stopping by here before work.read more

Just a perfect Main Street vibe with solid breakfast sandwiches and fresh coffee. Open window cafe,…read morezero rush and friendly service make all the hallmarks of a local favorite spot. Easy walk from many crew hotels servicing SFO too!

I recently had some pastries and bread from Backhaus delivered to me via 4 hour express air mail…read more Also known as my wife flying some back for me on a recent business trip to Burlingame. I can't really say anything about the atmosphere or service since I didn't physically visit this store. What I can say, though, is that Backhaus serves some stellar baked goods from everything I was able to try. Kouign Amann ($6) - This pastry has a nice tighter brioche-like crumb, clearly constructed without trying to be a croissant like so many other bakeries. There's an excellent thin sugar glaze melted on the bottom. It almost shatters like glass and is not too sweet. Sugar soaks into a pocket on the interior, creating a sweet, soft, almost pudding-like texture. (5/5) Almond Croissant ($7.75) - Really open lamination, airy and chewy. Cut in half and slathered with a dark brown colored almond frangipane. It's by far the darkest rendition I've seen and seems to have higher moisture content than most, so it soaks into the croissant, creating a soggy texture. It's also not strongly almond in flavor for some reason. The sliced almond on top powers the pastry far more than the filling. The croissant is good but definitely not my favorite. (4/5) Croissant Loaf ($22) - At first I thought this croissant loaf was really expensive, but I think it's well worth the price. Firstly, it's quite long. I didn't measure it, but I'd guess it's baked in one of the larger pullman loaf pans, probably at least 16 inches. The interior, while not having as large honeycomb air pockets as a normal croissant, still flake apart easily into layers. The loaf is compressed a bit from being baked in the pan, rather than having the freedom to openly rise. It's deliciously buttery inside, while the exterior is a dark golden brown that flakes apart. Unfortunately they bag the loaf up, so the exterior flakiness softens due to the moisture trapped in the plastic. It's still an excellent croissant loaf and it works wonderfully in sandwiches, as French Toast, and eaten just by itself. (5/5) I wish Backhaus had been open back when I lived in the Bay. I will definitely visit in person next time I fly down.

Wow what a find! We arrived and the line was out the door 15 min after they opened (a good sign)…read more All of their pastries looked so good, we asked the woman working which were top sellers and she recommended any croissant or scone. We chose the blueberry oatmeal scone, which was delicious, tasted almost like a cookie. Also got the raspberry coffee cake which was not my favorite as the raspberry was pretty strong and overshadowed the coffee cake. Finally got the breakfast sandwich which was my favorite item. To drink we all got cardamom lattes, hot. For some reason the drinks came out extremely hot, like I couldn't even pick up my mug without burning my fingers. After it cooled down for 10 minutes, it was really good but perhaps the baristas need to adjust their milk frothing temperature? The space is really cool, they have an upstairs section and if you sit by the window you get a nice view of the outside. They do not have outlets, so it's not designed to sit at all day and study.

Every bites is good, affordable and satisfied your sweet tooth to the bones…read more Service is fast. Always polite. Ambiance is clean, neat and feel like a homie to hang out.

Simple shop with good bites and nice staff…read more I've visited a few times. Didn't live up to the hype but still nice treats. But bummer that they don't have inventory of goodies throughout the day. I get it, they don't want to over make items but if it's the middle of the day, you should have your regular menu items available.

bit of a line Saturday morning, but it moves fast. Very cute vibes, lots of families. We ordered…read moremilk bread, kouign amann, a ham and cheese croissant, an everything bowl, and a pistachio/raspberry croissant. Nothing missed, but I loved the pistachio/raspberry croissant the most. It was tangy and not too sweet, which can be the case for many raspberry and pistachio pastries. Rarer still is when both flavors come through and don't overpower each other. The only thing that I didn't love was the coffee but it's hard to be a barista and a pastry chef. I didn't come for coffee so I'm not going to knock them for it.

Went there on a Sunday morning, no long wait, hardly 5-7 minutes and we were in. Tried the Almond…read morecroissant, Chocolate and Hazelnut croissant, Everything Croissant bowl and Seasonal Danish (Tomato & Cheese). Everything was fresh and tasted good. Not overly sweet but rightly flavored. Missed the Raspberry Pistachio croissant as they ran out. They have a small space in the back, nice and cozy. Must try it if you're in the area.

Twelvemonth has beautiful ambience perfect for a Friday date night. The menu offers a great…read morevariety of vegan choices and every dish is delicious. The Pho is a highlight to us coz the soup is so good. Moreover, Bryan B.'s service is very warm! We enjoy a lot the dinner

I hosted a work event at Twelvemonth and everything was so well prepared with great service! Albert…read morewas a gem throughout the whole planning process and was super helpful and intuitive with all of our last-minute needs. The atmosphere was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and everything came together so nicely. Our guests had a great time, and I would definitely recommend Twelvemonth for events!

Holy moly do I feel wired writing this review from my Vietnamese coffee! My chocolate glazed donut…read morewas a great pairing. A delightful combination and a beautiful walk over on a Sunday morning! Sad to hear that this location is closing, San Mateo will truly miss this gem

Needed a coffee so I ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. So delicious, I watched it get made from…read morescratch. High quality drink for $7 each not bad at all :)

We found this little hole-in-the-wall sandwich place while visiting downtown Burlingame, and it…read moreturned out to be a great find! The downtown area is so nice and clean, and it was a perfect place to meet up with some friends for lunch. The sandwiches were HUGE! My husband and I decided to share one, and good thing we did! The rest of our group ordered their own, and most ended up taking the other half home. See my pictures -- these sandwiches were BIG and definitely not skimpy on the meat! We also ordered an assortment of fried goodies for everyone to share -- French fries, onion rings, and my personal favorite, curly fries. And I was especially happy to see they had Mexican Coke! The food was good, the portions were very generous, and the staff was friendly. Nothing fancy -- just a nice little local spot with big, hearty sandwiches and good food. Definitely come hungry!

Bonne Sante- I've never been there before and I got a BLT and it was terrible. I asked for the…read morebread to be toasted but it was not toasted however they toasted the salami sandwich?? The BLT was smashed and the lettuce was brown. I asked for mayo only and they put mustard on it which made it taste even worse. Service was good but the person making the sandwich seemed bothered and angry while making the sandwiches quite odd. Will not return.