Bay Watch San Mateo

Voted (by me) as the best place for breakfast in downtown San Mateo. I've been coming here for 9 years, and I've not had a bad meal. Friendly staff, generally quick service, good price, great food. My favorite menu item is the fruit crepes with strawberry yogurt filling.

Not that busy at 10 am. They give you a pitcher so you can refresh your coffee everytime. The menu has a lot of options. I got an Spanish omelette with no cheese that probably is around 500 cal. Also got a single blueberry pancake that's like 170 cal, I only had the half. The place overall has nice vibes of American diner, quiet place to stop by in the morning. Definitely coming back.

Excellent breakfast and lunch place if you’re looking for the traditional American California-style food items. Expansive menu of omelettes, skillets, sandwiches, and many healthy items as well. Fast and friendly service in a bright and clean environment.

It's my first time here at this location. Upon walking in, you're greeted right away by the hostess.  She was super polite and helpful in placing my order.  I'm not sure how long this place has been here, but it seems pretty modern and newly renovated.   It was pretty busy when I was here. For my to go order, I ordered: 1. NY Steak and eggs, cooked medium with bay potatoes and sourdough bread -  The steak ended up being well done but was good with the grilled onions and mushrooms.   Bay potatoes tasted horrible,  it tasted like it was made earlier in the day and just warmed up.   I say that because that's how some potatoes taste when you reheat leftovers that you took home. 2.  Basic Omelette  with bacon,sausage, and cheese - ginormous, cheesy with bits of bacon and sausage 3.  French Toast - pretty tasty you didn't need syrup. 4.  Orange juice - tasted like it was freshly squeezed.  It was cold and refreshing. The food and prices weren't too bad.  I wouldn't mind coming back.

Always good brunches in this light filled restaurant. Tall windows connects you to the outdoor. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. One of the few breakfast spots around town. Big menu to choose from. Street parking is quite easy. Fully accessible entrance. Long wait on the weekends though, but well worth it.

The restaurant is filled with festive spirits for the upcoming holidays! Nice decorations with tall glass windows for all the lights to shine through. Warm and cozy place. The waitress was so lovely and energetic even though it’s already midday. The food was good. Only one small thing: the poached eggs of Egg Benedicts wasn’t poached enough. It was almost like a boiled eggs. Should be runnier. Otherwise, everything was good.

Cute and homey breakfast place. Variety of dishes for traditional american breakfast. Super fast service and kind staff! Been going here since I was young.

Took a window seat to enjoy the beautiful post office across the street. I am a biscuits & gravy fan. The biscuits tasted like they were fresh and homemade, the sausage/mushroom gravy was creamy and delicious. The organic Italian coffee was spot on. The hash browns were unique and I will leave that to you to try. A truly enjoyable brunch.