Penelope's Coffee and Tea
Penelope's Coffee and Tea
Ham, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Green bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, green onions, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Linguica, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Bacon, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Baby spinach, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Bacon, ham, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Chicken apple sausage, tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
With egg and cheddar cheese
With egg and cheddar cheese
With egg and cheddar cheese
With egg, tomato, green bell peppers, green onions, olives and cheddar cheese
Green bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Shredded cheddar cheese, eggs
Butter, syrup
Strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream
Nutella, whipped cream
Nutella, strawberries
Almonds, coconut, chocolate chips.
Bacon, syrup
Crushed oreo cookies, whipped cream
Dipped in egg batter mixed with cinnamon + vanilla and butter sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar
Topped with strawberries, blueberries, powdered sugar and whipped cream
Avocado, egg womelette, green onions and sour cream
Avocado, hard boiled egg, salt and pepper
Avocado, garlic sauce, tomato pesto and red pepper flakes
Avocado, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper
Toast + strawberry jam
Toast + cream cheese
Toast + cream cheese + honey
Almonds, drizzled in honey
Ham, swiss cheese and pesto sauce
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and pesto sauce
Roast beef, cheddar cheese and tomato garlic pesto
Turkey, cheddar cheese, bacon and pesto sauce
Earl gray tea with vanilla & steamed foam
Green tea mixed with mango and raspberry
Chai tea with steamed milk.
Green tea with peach & blueberry
Honey fig tea with steamed honey foam
Green tea with strawberry, peach & coconut
Black tea with mango
Green tea, mango, raspberry, gummy bears
Black tea, peach, coconut & honey
Green tea, lime, blueberry & raspberry
Green tea, coconut, lime & peppermint
Green tea, almond, orange, pomegranate
Black tea, salted caramel & cookie dough
Sweet creamy cheese pie layered with phyllo and dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon
Crumbled baklava and vanilla ice cream drizzled with honey
Single Piece
18 Pk.
With green onions, bell peppers, olives and tomatoes
With egg and cheddar cheese
With egg and cheddar cheese
Waffle, vanilla ice cream and strawberries drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream
Waffle, vanilla ice cream and nutella topped with whipped cream
One scoop
Caf au lait is coffee with hot milk added.
Blend (dark) luxurious body, deep complexity, sweet lemon, velvety crema
Single (medium) balanced body, blueberry cream undertones, bright floral aroma
Espresso blend (ultra dark decaf) rich body, smooth flavor, distinguished smoky finish
Blend (medium-dark) full body, complex, rich aromatics, hint of our french roast
Single (medium) caramel nut undertones, clean cup profile
Single (medium) full body, tangerine-berry notes, delicate winery acidity
Single (medium) full body, sweet honey-flower, lively acidity, heady aroma
Blend (dark) intense body, soft, smooth flavor, deep aftertaste
Single (dark) superb body, dark cocoa undertones, caramelized sugar finish
Blend (dark) full body, caramelized brown sugar, distinct smoky finish
Blend (medium-dark decaf) full body, rich flavor, smoky finish
Single (medium-dark) medium body, creamy, dark cocoa undertones, smooth finish
Blend (dark decaf) intense body, soft, smooth flavor, deep aftertaste
Espresso shot with cupcake & coconut
Espresso shot with raspberry
Espresso shot with caramel, chocolate sauce & coconut
Espresso shot with cinnamon & french vanilla
Espresso shot with lavender & french vanilla
Espresso shot with cupcake, cookie dough & salted caramel
Espresso shot with strawberry & french vanilla
Espresso shot with salted caramel
Strawberries & blueberries
Orange Juice by the cup
Linguica Womelette Iced Vanilla Latte
Bacon Lover Omelette and Coconut Cupcake latte.
Party at the Beach
Coconut Cupcake
the front of the building
Coffee and Baklava
a coffee shop
a plate of dessert
Mocha with coconut milk was so smooth and delicious.
Latte and baklava
a plate of waffles and tomatoes
My order - Lillian Latte
Gummy Bear Tea and Latte
Drip!
a red drink with gummy bears
food, waffles
outside
interior
Popeyes womelette
interior
Carine B.
Dec 17, 2024
Treated my (large) team for a coffee and light brunch outing. We were about fifteen people and it was a great experience. I called the day before to give the staff a heads up, and they set up a reserve table for me. Unfortunately, it was outside and it was very cold (winter). They were super understanding and accommodating, and we were able to shift to take some inside tables when they freed up. I was able to open up a tab and folks ordered for themselves, which was really convenient. The service was quick and all the staff was very friendly. I was a little worried they would be frustrated with us since we were a large group in a small café, but I never once got that vibe. Quite the opposite - the cashiers and baristas were friendly, helpful, and super patient. We ended up ordering a few of the womlettes and the berry French toast. The entire team loved the coffee and the food. None of them had ever been there before and were pleasantly surprised at the experience. I personally have tried their cupcake coconut coffee and the Lilian's (lavender). I don't like my coffee too sweet so I usually ask for only one or two pumps.
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Kristin R.
Jan 17, 2025
This cafe is super cute and maybe I stopped by on an off day, but I was underwhelmed to say the least. I ordered online. I got a medium Cookie Monster latte with an extra shot. All the lattes say they come with one shot of espresso (as far as I can tell it doesn't matter what size you order). Standard is 2 shots of espresso across most coffee places. So this is strange considering an extra shot is $.95. With all the good reviews, they have, I had really high expectations. The coffee was mid. It didn't really taste like anything above a standard vanilla latte. I was hoping the flavors would come through more. If you put this in a different cup and told me it was from Peet's, I'd believe you. While I would really love to give my business to a small company, for almost $7, it should be good at least. Unfortunately Starbucks is better and I'd rather spend my money there.
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Emily C.
Dec 9, 2024
Cute local coffee shop in foster city. Have tried a couple of their fruit teas and enjoyed them all I recently got their Nutella strawberry waffle and really enjoyed it! I haven't tried their breakfast options yet but since it's close by, I'm sure I'll revisit to explore more of the menu on upcoming visits
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Athina L.
Feb 18, 2025
My best friend used to live in this apartment complex but we never found ourselves getting brunch here and I wish we did! This place has some great breakfast items and a variety of drinks. It was pretty busy for a Sunday morning- people walking their dogs in and having breakfast/coffee. I got the mango black tea and a breakfast burrito with tater tots- filling and delicious. The sauce for the burrito is spicy, comes with a nice kick. It's pretty chill inside. Great place to come if you need a quiet place to study while snacking!
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Ryan T.
Dec 6, 2024
I got the ham egg sandwich. Its not bad for $7 in today's economy lol.I paired it with the Cookie Monster coffee and gaaah damn it was a good morning for me.Service is nice. Everything is quick and looks delicious and affordable.I want to try other things here because it looks pretty good for a quick stop!I feel like it would be a nice local spot to eat here too but I work onsite so can only grab a cup and something on the go for the context of this review. Looking at the photos tho, everything looks pretty good and affordable!
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Derick N.
Jul 4, 2024
Found this little gem when visiting foster city before the 4th of July fire works. Space inside is big with lots of seating as well as patio seating.I tried the Penelope's Samoas iced and I will say the coffee is great here. You still taste the coffee with just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate and coconut flakes. We also tried the lemon poppy seed muffin and that itself was moist and flavorful. The cashier was nice even though they closed early due to the holiday she still let us order with 5 minutes before closing. She was nice and friendly and she made our drinks!
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Rick S.
Sep 23, 2024
Hearty breakfast plus a delicious, flavorful latte are a great combination at Penelope's Coffee and Tea. The ambiance is cozy, comfortable cafe with ample parking outside. Staff were friendly and food came out in less than ten minutes. Highly recommended for breakfast if you are visiting San Mateo.
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Laura O.
Dec 6, 2024
Coffee is good. And I love the breakfast burritos. The sauce for them... my god is it good. I could eat a whole vat of it.
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Heidi B.
Dec 8, 2024
I've ordered pickup from here a few times. OK, but not worth the money. If do decide to stop in, safe choice is the waffles.Update: appreciate owner response, thank you!
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Auggie L.
Jan 3, 2024
Went for BreakfastFood - 5/5. Womelettes are a delicious and fun take on a breakfast staple. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the shape isn't just a gimmick, but actually provides a different texture experience. Womelette had a fluffy yet denser texture than a regular omelette with the egg being more concentrated into a thin form. The toppings were great with tator tots adding crunch, the linguica providing a rich, salty bite, and the cheddar cheese adding a creamy umami. Caprese panini had well toasted bread with a great ratio of filling. There was plenty of mozzarella making for a rich bite that was balanced by the sweet tomatoes and bright herb flavors of the pesto. Their coffee selection was great with the Greek coffees having a distinct acidic flavor.Service - 4/5. Quick and friendly service. Drinks and food came out promptly and there is a self-service station for water, utensils and condiments.Value - 5/5. Food is delicious with good portion sizes. They have a large variety of breakfast options to choose from and they are all reasonably priced in the low $10s range. Coffee selection is even larger letting most people find the flavor they are craving.Parking - Mall Lot (Free)
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Rated: 3.8 (278 reviews) · $$
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