Their coffee and matcha were amazing!! The latte art was beautiful, and the flavor was delicious. The inside is super cute, lots of seats. The staff was also super nice and helpful, and our drinks came super fast. The food here looks amazing as well. Only downside is the price!

kudrat kurbonov

Good morning all Bay Area This cafe is in downtown of San Mateo. It offers varieties of breakfast and brunch. The customers service is very good. Thank you.

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Michael DeJesus

Ok so I've been here twice now and the same barista made my Cubano Cortadito. Perfect extraction. Divine flavour and balance in coffee and milk and condensed milk. This drink sends me to heaven and lifts my spirits. Blessed to enjoy this cafecito. Come here if you love yourself and can enjoy the small things in life like living in the moment and taking in the beautiful atmosphere they provide. Don't sleep on this cafe with incredible presentation and product

+3

Zsuzsanna Sziveri

I went to this place with my friend for brunch and had a great experience. They had a large selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, crepes and multiple vegan options. My friend had the all day breakfast tray (loved it) I had the quinoa, oat and fruit bowl. Everything was tasty and fresh. Good coffee and tea. They have free pup cups and they are dog friendly - outdoor seating available.

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Yikna Wu

Very yummy breakfast/brunch place. They have pretty good coffee too. We order the Cortada and the red velvet latte. Both were great. Their food also tasted great. The eggs Benedict were especially yummy. We like that they have real food display for ordering but dislike that there’s no price on the food until they ring it up.

B.S. Gopal

Weekday brunch dine-in:(~ 11 am) 5⭐️ - Walk-in, seated immediately(got lucky), such a lovely vibe inside and out, pet friendly 🐕. The place was a little over reasonably priced but bang for buck for the dine-in experience🔥🤤 Pro-tip(s): Share a main plate with something savoury, thank me later 🫶 Seat yourself next to who you conserve when you as a group(it’s loud) .. all the yapping 😅 - Ordered Avocado and Eggs toast, it’s fresh, rich, visually vibrant and most importantly yummy and filling with the right amount of calories. Even the arugula was good 🥲 - The Banana and Nutella croffle (crossaint pressed into waffle) was 😮‍💨, on the sweeter side, again a prefect plate being both savoury and instagrammable. - I’d definitely go here again, for the amazing food, vibe, quick service, closer parking and good seating options etc… the list goes on.. - Also, a loud📣 place probably due to seating proximity, to explain with example, you’d be able to speak with person next to you and facing you, not diagonal and beyond…, I’d avoid if you’re a big group. - Bathroom available with code(ask before you go) just outside in the alley.

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GlomadicLife

This has been my go-to café in downtown San Mateo for years. I come here all the time — for casual breakfasts, coffee meetings, afternoon tea, and meeting new friends. It never disappoints. Coffee is consistently good. The turmeric latte is perfect during seasonal transitions, and their signature Yema Latte and Cuban coffee are always solid. Food-wise, I usually go for the spinach and mushroom quiche or the tomato basil quiche — simple, fluffy, and comforting. Desserts are great too. The chocolate coffee tart is a standout (rich and chocolaty with pistachio flakes), and the passion fruit tart is a crowd favorite. The space is cozy, warm, and inviting. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly with plenty of room, and the indoor area is always comfortable and beautiful. Service is consistently attentive and friendly, which makes it an easy place to linger. All in all, Foreigner is one of those reliable, feel-good spots you keep coming back to — whether it’s for a quiet coffee, a casual business chat, or a relaxed weekend brunch. Perfect for: coffee meetings, casual breakfasts, and a cozy neighborhood café you can always count on.

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Anthony Giang

After a bit of boring classes, my partner and I were looking for a place to grab lunch, and we decided on Foreigner Cafe. This place was pretty awesome. Once you enter, you can check out models of all of the food items they offer and the delicious looking pastries ready to order. The cashier nicely helped us figure out our order and we made our way over to an empty table in the adjoining dining room. The beeper system was also really neat. Eventually our drinks and food arrived to our table and we tucked in. The drinks were honestly not that good, but the food was great. The drinks were very much just normal coffee drinks, however the food had a lot of balance and nuance. I would definitely come back here, but maybe just skip out on the drinks.

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Madison Sadler

Came on a Monday around lunchtime and had very prompt service! The quiche was delicious, and I loved the dressing on the side salad. The latte was just okay (not very sweet and the tea wasn't as strong as it could have been), but I am picky about my London Fogs so that in no way influences my positive review of this restaurant! They have a sensor you put on your table so that they know where to bring the food, and the atmosphere is great for studying, working, or enjoying a meal with friends.

Colin

Went on the recommendation of a friend before catching a flight, and happy to report that friend is friend indeed! The food here was great and the coffee high quality. The croffles really stole the show in terms of uniqueness and flavor, but the smoked salmon toast was definitely not something to be missed, and offered a delicious salty-savory counterpoint to the delicious Nutella+banana croffles. Everyone was nice, service was quick and clean, and most importantly the food and coffee was super on point. Will be returning on my next trip!