FoodForThought

I stopped by Village Bakery in Woodside for a quick coffee break and ordered a cappuccino along with their Morning Glory bread. The cappuccino was smooth and perfectly brewed, making for a delightful pick-me-up. The Morning Glory bread was moist, packed with flavor, and had a nice balance of sweetness and spices—perfect for a light snack. The cozy ambiance and friendly service made it a great spot for a quick stop. I would definitely come again!

+1

Jack L

We love the brunch in this place. My wife enjoys the country fried steak. I really like the shashuka and the baby kale salad. The staff is super nice.

+2

Smitha K

We had a good new years brunch here. Will likely visit again.

Mary-Ann Ortiz-Luis

This was our go-to place after a morning hike with our dog. We like to sit on their patio. The service is friendly and efficient. It’s a busy place but the servers are not harried or rushed. Always congenial. We like their burgers, salads, and their egg offerings. My husband had a burger with fries. We invited a friend to join us. She too enjoyed her eggs Benedict. I tried their Caesar salad with properly cooked salmon. Everything was great. My only lament is that their serving of fish is so small. For an extra $18, I expect better. Other restaurants charge less and serve double this size. And they cook it well too.

Jean Tsou

Food quality is above average same as price. They require 20% tips up front and plus a small percentage as mandate fee. Service it’s good. Back patio seating area it’s warm and comfortable as well. Great place for a lunch getaway.

+2

Michele Turner

Great restaurant in Woodside. Nice outdoor seating, great wine list, consistently good food. I’ve eaten here several times and it’s always been a lovely experience. The Caesar Salad is huge- we split it and I still couldn’t finish it. It was a bit generous on the dressing. Two of us had the salmon which was perfect. Two of us tried the lasagna which was a new menu item and they were having issues with it - it came out cold, and they did reheat it but because it was a huge slice, it was still not very hot in the middle. Despite that the flavor was delicious- they need to get the kinks out of that one. They brought us a plate of fries to tie us over which was very nice. The desserts were delicious- the peach pie had a flaky crust, fresh peaches and wasn’t too sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was worth getting too full for. And the dark chocolate cake was rich and moist. The wait staff was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.

+1

Richard Palmer

A solid, reliable spot that does what it does reasonably well. The food is serviceable but unremarkable—perfectly fine, just nothing that really stands out or lingers in memory. Service is much the same: competent, pleasant enough, but not especially attentive or memorable. Parking can also be a bit frustrating, especially at busy times. That said, we keep coming back for one simple reason: it’s a convenient halfway point between the North Bay and South Bay. The relaxed, laid-back atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and have long, unhurried conversations with friends you don’t see often—and in that role, it works quite well. Bottom line: Not a destination restaurant, but a comfortable, dependable meeting place with a mellow vibe. Three stars feels about right.

Tiffany

GOOD LUCK FINDING PARKING. Came here for the viral giant marshmallow from TikTok. Ordered a hot chocolate to go with it, as well as a ham and cheese croissant. The hot chocolate was not good. It tasted extremely watered down and the marshmallow was just that—a giant marshmallow that wasn't anything special because of the terrible hot chocolate. I didn't finish it. The ham and cheese croissant had close to no cheese inside and just one piece of thicker cut ham. I liked the ham but my cheese? Nowhere to be found! The croissant itself was buttery and flaky in the best way, but I was surprised to find that the cheese inside was just a tiny piece, hardened to the point that no amount of reheating could revive it. Not to mention their ordering system between food and drinks is completely unorganized. You'll get your drink first and then you don't know when you'll get your food and which area you'll receive it in. Service could have been a bit friendlier too. Don't come here

+4

Jodie Bennett

4:49pm - I placed an order via ToastTab, and received notice that it’d be ready by 5:19pm. 5:09pm - I arrived, checked in with the (very kind) hostess who said it would be ready in just 10 more minutes - which was fine, this timing aligned with app timing. 5:45pm - I looked up from my phone and realized there was food sitting behind the hostess, so I asked if it was mine. She confirmed it was and handed it to me. The pizza was cold. I walked out, took a pause and walked back in, expressed feeling upset to have spent that much money for it to be so late AND cold. The hostess offered to have another pizza made, but I needed to get home - plus I didn’t want to risk having to wait an additional hour for something else while the food that was already ready got even colder. Argh. So… $100 for a tiny salad with chicken, a small soup, and a small pizza, all delivered cold and late. See the pics included for what I received. 😒 I’m disappointed that what I’d heard was such a nice establishment with (very expensive), supposedly high quality food delivered SO POORLY. Ugh.

Hunter

We ordered the matcha latte, hot chocolate, mocha and chai tea latte. The matcha was undrinkable. When we asked the barista about the match they stated “Our matcha is always really bitter.” The hot chocolate was literally hot milk with chocolate seasoning, it was awful. The other drinks were average at best. We binned the matcha and hot coco. The gluten lemon poppy seed loaf slice was tasty as well as the chocolate chip cookie. Don’t come for the drinks. Pastries will do.

Ido Rosen

Ordered the $21 Eggs Florentine, which arrived as two hard boiled eggs with spinach atop a small, thin, soggy slice of bland white bread. Disappointing. Presentation on the fruit bowl and granola was poor. $14 granola arrived on a consommé plate full of plain granola, with self-assembly required (milk on the side). On the bright side, our waiter was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy.

Julio Reguero

I stopped by The Village Bakery and Cafe in Woodside for a to-go order and was shocked by the prices. I ordered a Bakery Burger ($24), a Mushroom Pizza ($28), and Fried Chicken with coleslaw ($27) — that’s $79 before tax. The surprise? They automatically added a 20% tip to my bill — for a to-go order. I added a $5 tip in the process of paying, unaware they’d already tacked on gratuity. That brought the total to $104, not including a $19 Moscow Mule plus tip I ordered while I waited. Absurd. Let’s talk food: - The burger “experience” was a letdown — dry and with a texture that felt more like a hockey puck than a juicy, freshly grilled patty. This is something you’d expect at a bad airport lounge, not a so-called upscale bakery café, especially when you’re paying $24 plus a surprise 20% gratuity. - The pizza looks good, but by the time I got home it tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. Good but not great for the price. - The fried chicken was the worst — just two tiny breaded pieces full of fat and a cup of salad… That’s $27 + 20% tip for something that wouldn’t pass for diner food. We’re talking about a basic chicken dish here, not a Chicken Cordon Bleu. The waitstaff was polite, and the setting looks charming — but I won’t be returning. For those prices, the food should be stellar, not forgettable. I think this place confuses overpriced for upscale. Charging fine dining prices for average takeout? No thanks. And sneaking in a 20% tip baked into the bill on a takeout order? That’s a no-go. That’s just bad business. If you want to charge more, be upfront about it — don’t guilt customers into double tipping. Advice: Pay your staff better wages, so you don’t have to pass that burden onto guests.