Mints & Honey

4 of us came by for brunch and didn't have to wait for a table!-Order first at the cashier, grab your table, then the food will get delivered to you-Ambiance: 4/5Super cute and modern decor with tons of natural lighting. It was really loud inside but it's expected for a brunch place like this.Food: 4/5Albacore tuna melt toast - SO good. Generous amount of tuna and the bread was sooo soft. Wish I omitted the cheese on top though.Chopped salad - The dressing that came with it was so delicious. Salad itself was incredibly fresh and I loved how there were oranges in it.Curry chicken sandwich - The color of the curry was not what I'm used to (yellow) and my bf said the taste was barely like curry but the chicken was really tender.The tower set (I forget the name) - Get it for the instagrammable pictures but other than that, I would suggest not to. I wasn't a fan of their tiny cheesecakes and macaroons but you're able to choose toast or waffle (4) so if you'd want to try different kinds of each, then it'll be perfect for you.

This place is located in downtown Burlingame. I went when the weather was rainy & parking wasn't too hard. There is a parking garage about 1-2 blocks away though and you do have to pay to park in there. I arrived at the restaurant at 10:30a, and there was a very short line. The service was great from ordering at the counter to when they brought our food. The place is nice and pretty spacious. The presentation of the food was very nice. I ordered:* Vanilla bean latte: it was good! I love drinking coffee out of a large soup like cup, especially since it was cold out. I'd definitely order it again. * Matcha Latte: My friend ordered this and it looked delicious. She finished it so I'm sure it was good! * Strawberry & Ricotta waffle: Presentation was pretty but the flavor was a little bland. I thought it was weird that it only came with 3 waffle quadrants. Most waffle makers have 4 quadrants. I'm not sure if this is a cost saving mechanism or maybe their waffle maker is individual? Regardless, I thought it was odd. Even though the waffle didn't knock my socks off, I would definitely come back and try other food items. I saw a few other dishes that came out and they looked good.

While we were working in Burlingame, this was the first coffee shop that popped up on Yelp and wanted to give it a shot.Parking was a challenging task as downtown Burlingame is busy throughout the day. I found a spot around a few blocks away and enjoyed seeing all the shops and restaurants in the area during my walk.As I walked in, it was filled with coffee lovers enjoying their food/coffee over a nice conversation. They offer a full lunch menu along with creative items such as their waffle selection. I had already eaten lunch and only came for the coffee. I ordered a cold brew for myself and vanilla cream cold brew for my wife.As I was waiting, I scanned the decor and took in the environment. It was very warm, welcoming and cozy. The service was great - very nice people. Def a place I would want to try out for lunch.The coffee's were good! My cold brew was smooth and it tasted like it came from high quality beans. My wife enjoyed the vanilla cream cold brew - the right amount of sweetness (we ordered it with half the vanilla pumps).I will definitely return next time I'm in the area. Give this place a try!

Mints & Honey is a popular, sunny, counter-service cafe and brunch spot featuring creative waffles, toasts, pastries, drinks, and more. The toasts were all built on a crusty slice of Acme bread, and the selection of toppings included Albacore Tuna Melt (tuna salad topped with melted mozzarella), Prosciutto + Fig Jam, Creamy Mushroom + Egg (baby bella, ricotta, soft-boiled egg), Applewood Smoked Salmon with cream cheese, and my favorite, Curry Chicken (curry chicken salad with grape, mango, cashew).We also tried some waffles including the Berry + Yogurt Waffle, in which a light, sweet, airy waffle was paired with yogurt topped with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and homemade granola. Perhaps the most photogenic plate we ordered was the Applewood Smoked Salmon Platter, which came with smoked salmon, ricotta, a soft-boiled egg, red onion, capers, dill, and mixed greens salad, which you could assemble together on wedges of waffles. Overall, the food here was photogenic and tasty, though quite expensive for what it was.

Stopped by for brunch with a friend and shared an afternoon tea toast set. It comes with a choice of 4 sweet or savory toasts with 2 scones and some sweets on a cute tower. Although it looked pretty, I'm not really sure if I really loved it. Almost every toast selection has an up-charge which does adds up! I did like the curry chicken the most out of the ones I tried so I would probably just get a sandwich of that next time.

It's always so easy to just order and find a seat here. I love that the food and drinks are always on point and delicious. The ambiance is very cozy and aesthetically pleasing. Matcha and coffee are very good. Both the waffle and toast selections are very delicious and also consistent each time I'm there.

Saw this cute brunch place featured in an Instagram reel, so of course I had to come check it out. Found parking in a parking garage nearby and came with a friend for Sunday brunch a little before noon. The restaurant was quite busy, and most of the indoor tables that we saw were already taken.There was a line that was slowly forming outside the entryway, and as we joined in, we noticed that the line led straight to the cashier to order. This is a PSA to everyone who is indecisive like me: look at the menu beforehand so that you know what to order when it's your turn because I did zero research on the menu before coming and made quite a spontaneous decision on what to get. How it works is you line up to order/pay, they'll ask whether you want to sit indoors/outdoors and give you a number to put on your table, and you can choose your seat. Water is self serve (and the cups they have are tiny and quite adorable).We ended up waiting about 15 minutes for the food to come out, and since we were planning to go to a cafe later, we opted to skip the drinks for this visit. My brunch buddy ordered the strawberry + ricotta waffles, while I got the prosciutto + fig jam toast, and both of us liked our choices! Nothing mind blowing, but overall pretty solid. I will note, if you are starving, maybe don't get what we ordered because the portion sizes weren't that large.Not food related, but the bathrooms were quite clean, and we also liked that the sinks were located outside of the bathrooms and that there was no physical door separating the sink area from the dining area, meaning you didn't have to touch an unclean door with your freshly washed hands.Definitely wouldn't be opposed to coming back and trying their other offerings. If you're in the area, come check it out for yourself!

After leaving the airport, we decided to return for an afternoon pick-me-up. Order at the register, pay, find a table. Our drinks were brought to our table.Our order:Latte: Hot, Whole milk ($5.75)+Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue+Smooth w/strong espresso+Cute latte artMatcha Rose Latte: Hot, 100% (Normal sweet), Whole milk ($6.50)+Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue+Strong rich matcha with fragrant rose flavor throughout+Cute latte art+Rose petals on top were an aesthetic touch.Butterfly Coconut Mango: No ice, 25% Sweet, Whole milk ($6.50) with boba ($0.85)+Boba was perfectly chewy and tasted caramelized.+Blue and orange hues made for an aesthetically pleasing drink that reminded me of the beach!-Couldn't really taste the coconut & mango -Served in to-go cup even though we dined in.Other items I tried during my last visit:+Rose Latte-Rose + Strawberry ToastSide notes:1.) Self-serve napkins, utensils, and water 2.) Limited street parking*Verdict: 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.An employee accidentally brought us a scone when it was meant for another table. He later realized his mistake, apologized for his mistake, and told us it was on the house. A manager also stopped by and told us the same thing. Usually, I don't order scones because they're dry and hard, but this was delightful! It was warm and crumbly, with a crunchy crust from the sugar crystals.In addition, they cleared dishes and checked in with customers to make sure everything was okay.Looking forward to trying more of their offerings!

I came here early on a Monday morning and it was fairly empty and easy to get seated. More importantly, it was super easy to find parking right outside!My friends and I tried the waffle sampler and the toast sampler. I also had the Nutella latte which was pretty good - the Nutella wasn't very strong but I could definitely taste the hazelnut in it. The waffles weren't anything special but they were definitely fun to try. The toasts on the other hand were pretty good and we liked all of them. We ended up ordering a full size of the fig toast later since that was the favorite amongst the group. As we were leaving closer to 11, it was starting to get a little more crowded in the restaurant - and this was on a Monday. I would definitely go back here again but probably stick to earlier in the morning if I can!

TLDR: I would not come here on an empty stomach. The food tastes good, but my drink was OK. I would only come back to try other drinks given that the serving size, for food, is quite small for what you pay for. Considering price, flavor, and portions, it's an OK spot.Tomato + Ricotta Toast w/ Tomato Basil Soup:The tomatoes were fresh and went nicely with the ricotta. The toast leans towards savory, but the tomatoes cut the creaminess of the ricotta and serves as a great palette refresher. It's a good flavor combination for sure! As for the tomato basil soup, it was just your run-of-the-mill soup. Although I enjoyed this dish, I would not get it again. For $16 (without tip), I essentially got a slice of bread and a cup of soup. I get it, it's Burlingame, but another piece of toast would've made my experience better.Rose Latte:A bit too strong of a rose taste - it wasn't bad since that's what you order a rose latte for, but I think it would've been better if it was less potent. I would definitely try other drinks here as they have a set of pretty unique drinks (i.e. their matcha).Service:My experience with service was very cookie-cutter. You order at the front with a cashier, receive a number upon ordering, and the food/drinks are served to you at your table. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing extraordinary.Ambiance:The decor is definitely nice and I believe they make a good use of the limited space that they have. I would recommend this place to have a coffee chat or to catch-up with friends/family. If you're looking for a cafe to work at, I would be cautious to do so here as it is usually pretty busy and loud. They have indoor and outdoor seating available.