El Quetzal

To get me to come back a second time on vacation is insane. Amazing food, huge portions, good price, service is quick and polite, atmosphere feels homey. Get the home fries, you won't regret it.

Vincent Tang

9/27/25 @ 10:35am. Seating available immediately. Street parking with meter parking or park a few blocks away for free timed street parking. Attentive service. Hard surfaces makes conversation noisy.

Judy Margaret Chen

It’s a good old school diner for American style breakfast. The restaurant is tucked away far from the busy Burlingame Ave. It looks small from the outside but is actually pretty spacious inside. The food was delicious. We went for the class Eggs Benedict and French toasts with 2 eggs 2 bacon strips. The service was very quick as soon as you ordered. Before that, the staff let you have your time deciding because their menu was quite extensive. The hospitality of the owner and staff were friendly and welcoming.

Fulldistance Going

Simple setting with great food. The portions are as they should be the “American way”. The service is fast and friendly. The coffee is good. My veg omelette was nicely stuffed with veggies and cheese accompanied with a large amount of roasted potatoes and rye bread. We also ordered Christie’s Skillet which was really well presented and super tasty. Give this place a shot. It is right across the train station in Burlingame on California Dr.

Brenda Argueta

We were in town for a wedding. Came in for breakfast with the family and enjoyed our whole experience. The food came very quickly, and it was delicious. The service was great, we got multiple refills of our drinks and the staff was very friendly

G

Delicious breakfast with a diner ambiance. You pay the bill at the counter. Like most places oh the weekend it was busy. I had their turkey Benedict and the turkey they used was Delicious. They have outside seating on the sidewalk

Lynn Eglan

This place has been around for a long time, I remember going here once before, maybe like 15 years ago.   I'm happy to see that it's still here and survived covid. I just learned this place has been around since the 80s.  Way longer than I thought and way before I was born, lol.   Walking in this place ll it definitely looks and feels like a homey old school diner. Tanya took my order, and she was super friendly and helpful.  She made me feel like I've been going here for so long.  She made me feel like family. I ordered: Meat Lover's Skillet (secret menu) - Bottom has hashbrown and then layered with meat and cheese.   It looks good and was maybe a little more than I expected. It was cheesy and salty with all the meats. Chicken Fried Steak w/ over medium eggs and home potatoes (gravy on the side) - travels better so it's not soggy.   This was super crispy still when I got home.  It was delicious. Portions are ginormous and have great service. Can't really ask for more.   I can't wait to come back soon and try their other items. Parking wasn't too bad, I like that it's a little bit away from the busy area. It's a little hidden gem.

Virginia Huffman

Awesome breakfast find! Came here from a Google search. Wow! So glad we did. Cute diner ambience. Super friendly and attentive servers. Prompt coffee fill ups! Food was a 10! Huge portions. We enjoyed the American Scramble and Corned Beef Hash. Yum! Will come again.

Christopher Dirks

Solid, very good food and generous portions! It was full of people of all generations when I went and it was loud with all of the people talking to each other. I can definitely see why it is as popular as it is! Menu prices were a good $2 higher menu pictures posted here! At least for the higher priced items. But I’m not complaining. The waitresses were all friendly and attentive. I sat at the counter and could see the chefs preparing food like a well oiled machine and when I got mine, I had to let it cool a little before starting! Fresh off the griddle and delish! I got their Joes Scramble ($16.95) and modified it with cheddar and avocado. The waitress and cooks were accepting of the mods and was attractively presented when it came out to me. I could tell that, even if it was a little chaotic, the waitresses and cooks worked very well with each other. I liked my experience there and plan to return again!

Joe Kuskie

On a road trip stopped to have brunch this place is awesome. Great service and fast reasonable price and excellent food. Hostess and Server Kassie is very welcoming. Highly recommended and will be back. Best Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy.

Ron Lui

Stopped by for breakfast. Looks kinda small from the street, but it's bigger than I thought when I went inside. Seated immediately. They menu had a lot to choose from. I decided on the meat lovers special of the day, and my friend decided to get the California omlet. Omg, huge portions at reasonable prices. Much better than Stacks. We both enjoyed our food and good service. We could have ordered one dish and split it.

Ian Perry

To get me to come back a second time on vacation is insane. Amazing food, huge portions, good price, service is quick and polite, atmosphere feels homey. Get the home fries, you won't regret it.

Huge shout out to Christie’s. This place has that true family owned, tight knit restaurant vibe that’s getting harder and harder to find. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care and pride behind everything they do. The freshly squeezed orange juice is unreal bright, fresh, and exactly how it should be. And the chicken fried steak… wow. Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered just right it’s straight fire. This is comfort food done right, the kind that hits every note and leaves you already planning your next visit. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot on, and the quality is consistent. They’re also dog friendly, which makes it an even better neighborhood spot for locals. What really sets Christie’s apart though is the people friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to serve their community. It feels like a place where regulars are family and new faces are treated the same way. If you’re looking for great food, honest flavors, and that classic neighborhood restaurant energy, Christie’s is a gem in Burlingame that absolutely deserves the love.

Great service. Yummy food. Huge portions. Very consistent. Everything we have tried has been fabulous.

Good comfort food, generous portions. Fast, very attentive service, without hovering. Very busy area, so parking was difficult to find, but well worth it. If in this area again, will definitely revisit!

Elie Abi-Nader

Huge shout out to Christie’s. This place has that true family owned, tight knit restaurant vibe that’s getting harder and harder to find. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care and pride behind everything they do. The freshly squeezed orange juice is unreal bright, fresh, and exactly how it should be. And the chicken fried steak… wow. Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered just right it’s straight fire. This is comfort food done right, the kind that hits every note and leaves you already planning your next visit. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot on, and the quality is consistent. They’re also dog friendly, which makes it an even better neighborhood spot for locals. What really sets Christie’s apart though is the people friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to serve their community. It feels like a place where regulars are family and new faces are treated the same way. If you’re looking for great food, honest flavors, and that classic neighborhood restaurant energy, Christie’s is a gem in Burlingame that absolutely deserves the love.

Dragonfly93940

Good comfort food, generous portions. Fast, very attentive service, without hovering. Very busy area, so parking was difficult to find, but well worth it. If in this area again, will definitely revisit!

Cutie little dinner, the service was really amazing! I had chicken and waffle it was really delicious unfortunately the batter is a little sweet which I’m not a fan of. The country steak was yummy 😋 hot chocolate was perfect! I can say that I would come back to try other things in the menu!

Breakfast was pretty good, coffee was great and service from our waitress (nice blonde lady, the other lady, brunette, wasn't quite as warm and friendly.) I should have gotten the chicken fried steak, which is what brought me to Christie's in the first place, but failed. I got the new York steak, and it was a pretty low grade and was over cooked for medium, but still tasted okay, was edible for sure.

Marcela Ma

Cutie little dinner, the service was really amazing! I had chicken and waffle it was really delicious unfortunately the batter is a little sweet which I’m not a fan of. The country steak was yummy 😋 hot chocolate was perfect! I can say that I would come back to try other things in the menu!

Joey “Joey” V

Breakfast was pretty good, coffee was great and service from our waitress (nice blonde lady, the other lady, brunette, wasn't quite as warm and friendly.) I should have gotten the chicken fried steak, which is what brought me to Christie's in the first place, but failed. I got the new York steak, and it was a pretty low grade and was over cooked for medium, but still tasted okay, was edible for sure.

Dharma M

Came around 9:30 in the morning, and the restaurant was almost full. We were lucky we got table right a way. Parking is on the street. Interestingly, before we evrn seat, the server asked what we want for a drink. We ordered chicken fried steak with sunny side up and hashbrown. Yummy breakfast. I wish hashbrown is a bit crispier. Really recommend the chicken fried steak. You can also order chicken fried steak with egg benedict. The coffee is average.

I've been going to this diner for quite a while and I always enjoy the friendliness, atmosphere, and the service. It's sort of tradional for me and my wife to return off and on! But lately I've noticed thier prices keep climbing higher and higher!! We came by Mon morning and ordered two breakfast! The quantity is less, and $60.00 ( plus 15%) tip is very expensive! They have not updated thier menu prices on the net, and each dish was $20.00 plus!! I can remember when it was more reasonable at around $ 14.00 or something of this nature. The next time we think of going here, I'm going to think twice. Getting two costly for eggs,toast, and cheese on a plate!

Paul Conway

I've been going to this diner for quite a while and I always enjoy the friendliness, atmosphere, and the service. It's sort of tradional for me and my wife to return off and on! But lately I've noticed thier prices keep climbing higher and higher!! We came by Mon morning and ordered two breakfast! The quantity is less, and $60.00 ( plus 15%) tip is very expensive! They have not updated thier menu prices on the net, and each dish was $20.00 plus!! I can remember when it was more reasonable at around $ 14.00 or something of this nature. The next time we think of going here, I'm going to think twice. Getting two costly for eggs,toast, and cheese on a plate!

The main waitress (petite brunette lady) was very rude. We stayed just about an hour including the wait. We were pestered and harassed to leave. I have not seen such rude behavior in this community. The food was decent but given the prices and tips, I believe the customers expect at least decent service. The point of coming to a restaurant is to spend some time catching up with friends and family. My humble request to the owner is to let the customers know that there are time limitations. Needless to say, I won't be going back

Sashibindu Amara

The main waitress (petite brunette lady) was very rude. We stayed just about an hour including the wait. We were pestered and harassed to leave. I have not seen such rude behavior in this community. The food was decent but given the prices and tips, I believe the customers expect at least decent service. The point of coming to a restaurant is to spend some time catching up with friends and family. My humble request to the owner is to let the customers know that there are time limitations. Needless to say, I won't be going back

We were in this restaurant last Tuesday. The servers were very friendly all of a sudden the kitchen staff started to yell at one of servers. We could tell that the server was humiliated. She approached the table and apologized. I am hoping that the management can address this as this ruins the atmosphere of the place. No one deserves to be treated like that it was obviously a harassment.

I come to Christi‘s quite often and so do all of my buddies because we live in Burlington. We are musicians. I’m upset at the fact that I love Christi’s hashbrowns potatoes for breakfast And the last two times I’ve eaten there. They have burnt my hashbrowns and gave me the roasted crispy parts that I don’t like and I’m not happy going there anymore.

Richard Martinez

I come to Christi‘s quite often and so do all of my buddies because we live in Burlington. We are musicians. I’m upset at the fact that I love Christi’s hashbrowns potatoes for breakfast And the last two times I’ve eaten there. They have burnt my hashbrowns and gave me the roasted crispy parts that I don’t like and I’m not happy going there anymore.

Tim

We were in this restaurant last Tuesday. The servers were very friendly all of a sudden the kitchen staff started to yell at one of servers. We could tell that the server was humiliated. She approached the table and apologized. I am hoping that the management can address this as this ruins the atmosphere of the place. No one deserves to be treated like that it was obviously a harassment.