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.
Read MoreKristin 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.
Read MoreEmily 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
Read MoreAthina 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!
Read MoreRyan 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!
Read MoreDerick 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!
Read MoreRick 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.
Read MoreLaura 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.
Read MoreHeidi 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!
Read MoreAuggie 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)
Read MoreRated: 3.8 (278 reviews) · $$
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