Caffe Central

Good food should motivate you to return and great food will inspire to create..Caffe Central is GREAT food!We visited twice during our 3 day stay in South SF and I highly recommend their bowls. I tried both the Buddha bowl and the Goddess bowl. Both were flavor packed and very filling without being heavy. In fact they were so delicious that I have been trying to recreate them at home! My husband tried the Salmon eggs Benedict and the Irish Breakfast and he was beyond satisfied with his dishes. The customer service was also excellent! Service was friendly, efficient and attentive which was especially impressive given how busy they were both days we visited. While waiting for the restroom, the manager/owner approached me and offered me their very clean men's restroom..it's the little things that leave a lasting impression. Well done Caffe Central!

If you're in the heart of Burlingame avenue, Caffe Central is a must visit spot! That definitely holds its weight when it comes to delicious food. It offers something for everyone with their variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Not to mention their irresistible selection of pastries. I got the breakfast bowl after spotting it while walking past the restaurant and every bite was satisfying. Plenty of shops around to walk to after that add the overall experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of their offerings. Giving it a 4/5 only simply because the service could have been just a tiny bit better but it seemed to be a younger staff so I wasn't too worried.

Had an amazing first visit to Caffe Central with our party of 4. Its first come first serve seating and was busy even on Monday afternoon, but they get food out so quickly that the turnover of tables is pretty quick. There's a huge variety and selection on the menu and all pretty hearty and healthy options. Our group got a mix of salad sandwiches and toast, and we were also pleased with our meals! The coffee and juices were also hit. And the staff is super friendly. My mother-in-law Even said the gluten-free bed was the best she's ever had.Such a gem in downtown Burlingame and can't wait to visit again to try more of the delicious menu

4/20/24This is my first time visiting the Caffe Central in Burlingame. I have been to the Caffe Central in San Francisco since it's across the street from my work (Mission bay area). As usual, downtown Burlingame was busy so we had to park a few blocks away. It was a nice day so we managed to get outdoor seating with Coco. You order at the counter, you get a number and then find a table.Here's what we got:- corn chowder (mine)- chipotle bowl (his)We waited about 10 minutes for the food to come. I only got the corn chowder since at the time I was feeling sick with not much appetite. The corn chowder was creamy and delicious. The bread was too hard for me, so I gave that to Coco to munch on. Zach's chipotle bowl looked great. He said it tasted good too. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

**Overall, 4.5 stars **Food: 5 starsMy girlfriends and I shared 3 dishes for a lighter lunch. Everything was fresh and delicious. We also peeked at other people's dishes, which also looked good!Service: 4 starsThey staff moved fast to clean tables and bring out food, but in-between, we had to get up to get our own napkins, boxes for our leftovers, etc. They were so busy that customer attention was lacking. Ambiance: 4 starsIt feels very European to sit at a table on the sidewalk for lunch, under a fabric awning, on a sunny day. However, the tables were so close together that we were all bumping into each other, and there was no privacy. My back was against the next table, and to get up, we had to push or pull furniture. My friend moved furniture to help the couple next to us get into their seats. It is a good thing to be helpful to each other, but for a cafe in downtown Burlingame, I'd expect there to be a little more comfort in sitting at a table, like removing one table/chairs set, so the others in that row could spread out a bit. Overall, I would recommend Caffe Central to friends and family, and I would return. Just get there early because you may have to wait awhile to get a good seat. And you may want to wear something easy to move around in because you'll probably need to move some furniture to get in and out of your table (if you sit outside).

I would normally give Caffe Central at least three stars for a review. But this time I want their management to notice this review and get a handle on training their employees. Why does Caffe Central train their employees to serve their Apple And Almond Tart on top of a napkin? The question above is asked partially as a sarcastic question. It is my hope that the normal training routine for all Caffe Central employees would have their employees place the ordered food items directly onto the plate. Not on top of him a napkin that they would expect their customers to wipe their fingers with. In any case, brown paper napkin is not an appropriate replacement for a paper doilie when presenting food on a plate, or inside of a to-go container?On a positive note, the Caffe Central Cappuccino was made in an excellent fashion.If you didn't know it already, Caffe Central has a sister location in Pacifica with a different name. It's called, Soul Grind Coffee Roasters. As far as I know, this location also supplies all of the coffee for all of the Caffe Central locations. And I think it is the reason all of the Caffe Central locations have excellent coffees.One of the things their sister location is allowed to do differently is in the choice of their chai mix that they use to make their chai lattes. In that case they have replaced the harden of over sweet chai mix with the brand of chai called 'Soul Chai". The flavor comes out more robust and less sweet than the Oregon chai mix used at all of the Caffe Central locations. I wish Cafe Central would switch up using the same mix as Soul grind, coffee roasters uses. Namely "Soul Chai".For the rest of the experience in the Burlingame location I have to say it's great. All of the tables that I noticed when I came in at 7:30 p.m. were clean. Since it's December 26th, Holiday decorations are still up both inside and outside. The window is still painted with a holiday scene. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!Bathroom clean and neat.For anyone reading this review, I recommend a stop at Caffe Central. 99% of the time my experience here has been positive and problem free.

Food was yummy and the staff was so friendly! We came on a weekend and it was pretty packed, but they were nice enough to clear a table for our party of 5 outside. And there was plenty shade and table space for all of us. The Iced Cuban Latte was also really yummy and nice sweet and milky. The sandwich was also ok, it was just fun. But I'm also not a crazy sandwich person. I absolutely loved their display of food though. All the desserts and baked goods looks so good! Great place to come for weekend brunch!

Cute cafe with great food and drink options! I enjoyed the chicken pesto sandwich and an americano. Overall a nice spot to hang out with friends or read/study. Service was generally quick!

I stopped by this spot between two appointments since it was on my way and seemed perfect for a quick bite in a new location. It was very early in the morning, so I was surprised to see how busy it was. My original plan was to sit at a table, enjoy some food and coffee, and read for a bit. However, I ended up changing my mind and taking my order to-go because it was a bit chilly, and I figured I'd be more comfortable in my warm car.The staff member who served me was friendly, and the food I ordered was delicious. That said, I was surprised to be charged $1.50 for a to-go order, which I hadn't expected. They did have a lot of appetizing options, and I'd definitely try more from their menu in the future. However, I didn't feel like the place gave off a particularly welcoming vibe--at least, not to me.

I came here for a late lunch with my 2 yo. They were definitely busy, but everything came pretty quickly. The servers were actually pretty attentive. We ordered a fruit tart, pear almond tart, blackberry salad, iced tea and the fajita bowl. I was pretty satisfied with the fajita bowl, but the tarts were an average. I'd like to return to see what else they've. They've a really large menu on the wall as well!