Very good food and wonderful service. I have tried a lot of things on their menu. This last time I had the Banana pancakes. There are bananas in the pancake mix and they top the cake off with walnuts on top with butter and syrup They give you 3 cakes I recommend this place

It's one of the best spots for casual outdoor dining, with tons of seating available in a large courtyard, but the food is average at best. I did enjoy my 3-egg scramble but it doesn't come with anything except the eggs. I would avoid the waffle which was pretty but very dense and not crisp on the outside.

Great brunch place with quick service. You have to place the order by yourself at the counter and your food will be brought to your table. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. All of our food was fantastic! We tried the French Toast, Pastrami Melt and Chimichurri Chicken Panini. For drinks we had the Frosted Mocha and Cappuccino San Francisco.

Cute place for a casual brunch! I came here for lunch on a Wednesday. The line seemed long (out the door) but moved very quickly! You wait in line to order, then you can go sit wherever you like, and they bring the food to your table. I love the outside seating area. Very open and spacious. I got the smoked salmon bagel and a vanilla latte. The salmon bagel tasted good, but honestly I didn't think it was worth $22 due to the portion size. The latte was delicious! I was just the right amount of sweet for me and was perfect for the warm weather. Overall, I would come back to try their scrambled eggs and French toast/waffles, which seem to be really popular!

Extremely busy but historic neighborhood cafe located in downtown Menlo Park. Avoid on weekends if waiting in lines is an issue. They are extremely popular and aren’t able to scale to the demand due to limited space. They sell a variety of brunch and cafe-like items. Sandwiches, plates, coffee, etc. the food here is great but the wait may not be worth it, unless you’re prepared for it. Parking is ample for two hours underground.

They seems to have a good selection of healthy foods and is a nice spot in a good location with parking to have brunch. I'm giving it two stars because out of a party of 8, 2 people never received their food. We spoke to the waiters multiple times and were told every time that it is very busy and the food will come any minute. After 90 minutes, when everyone else had finished eating we checked with the counter and they could no longer find a trace of the order. Mistakes do happen, but the staff was given multiple opportunities to correct this over the course of well over 1 hour, and opted not to do anything, hence the 2 star review.

This was my first time at CB, and I must say I didn’t have an appreciation for how my food was prepared and plated. So, if you’re looking for plating to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the food, then this is not the restaurant for you. I ordered the #1, scrambled eggs (should say on the menu mixed together) with the organic potatoes, sautéed onion and thyme. I wasn’t not expecting my eggs and potatoes to literally be scrambled together. Because the potatoes were cut in different triangle thickness, some were undercooked. To enhance my breakfast experience I ordered the chicken sausage and a warm croissant(jams and jelly are an additional fee). Both items were decent. Over the food is nothing to write home about.

One of my favorite spots on the Peninsula! Relaxing vibe, delicious food. From their signature chicken salad sandwich on raisin bread to their egg scramble with mushrooms and creme fraiche to their amazing chocolate chip cookies or frosted mocha. Honestly, you cannot go wrong. Order whatever speaks to you in the moment, grab a table, bring a book or some work or a friend and just enjoy the day!

Has always been a favorite. If you are lucky enough to catch the music, it's a perfect night out. Good food, glass of wine, ♥

Did was decent, I think very expensive for what you get. I had#5 scrambled eggs, bacon, potato, and a scone. It was $36. The scenery is very nice, and coffee is great!

Frosted mocha and lemonade are absolutely amazing. Salmon sandwich was great too

First time I have been here. Introduced by friends who been coming here for years. The grilled squid with beans starter dish was absolutely amazing. The best squid I have had in the Bay Area. Definitely coming back just to eat that. A taste of the Mediterranean. The quiche was good too. Everyone enjoyed there meals.

This place is very popular. The food is pretty greasy, so not something I'd eat very often.

This cafe is simply amazing. The cheesecake with blueberries has a delightful taste with an incredible sugar balance. I enjoy it with chamomile tea, which tastes as authentic as if it were freshly picked from the field.

It was nice to revisit this old established cafe - I used to frequent every weekend when I lived in Menlo Park, so it was nice to see they’ve maintained the interior and the food is still delicious. The waitstaff bring your food out to your numbered seating. Seating can be tough as it is often crowded during peak hours. Handicap folks, kids and anyone who enjoy outdoor seating in the front patio can relax and enjoy a cappuccino and treat or a lunch at your leisure. There are so many changes on the mid-peninsula (El Camino lost Su Hong & Applewood, Mrs Fields…) and the formerly sleepy downtown Menlo Park is high end & much more vibrant to suit the taste of their affluent clientele.

I visited for the first time Cafe Borrone and I was happily surprised by its quality! I went there with my partner and it was busy. Nothing unusual in a sunny Sunday in a restaurant with such big outdoor dining space. But it was easy to find a table for us. We ordered the scramble eggs #6 with mushrooms and the banana pancakes. Food was delicious. And coffee was good too.

Delicious food and coffee, and friendly service. Kudos to the staff for managing such a high volume of customers on a Saturday morning with finesse. Even though there was a long line and they were very busy, everyone was detail oriented and food arrived pretty fast–without any sacrificing of quality. The breakfast burrito, strawberry waffle, and fresh squeezed orange juice were scrumptious! And nice ambiance in the corner next to the bookstore :) Will definitely be back. Do note that they do not take Apple Pay/digital payments.

A local classic. Expensive, but great food. Right next to an equally wonderful bookstore.

On vacation from the NW and this was a treasure. Excellent vegetarian food, beverages, and desserts. Add Keppler's bookstore adjacent to the cafe and wow.

Excellent croissants. The salmon salad and the orange juice were also very good

Delish! Get there early and enjoy the patio weather. Breakfast potatoes are to die for.

Lovely local cafe/brunch/breakfast spot. Food tastes awesome. Great ambience. And, they have live music in the evening. I always enjoy my time here. And my friends from out of town love this place. Definitely recommend everyone to go here at least once!

Love their down to earth layout and design. Enjoy their drink and food while I am close by

Customer service attitude has been going down, down, down :-(

It's ok

Best French toast I’ve ever had. The salmon plate is also a hit. I love the freshly squeezed orange juice. One thing I’d mention is you need to order yourself in the front. Don’t expect a waiter to come get your order.

One of our favorite places for weekend brunch.

One of our go to spots to have coffee and a sandwich and catch up with good old friends. It's along El Camino in Menlo Park and has ample outdoor seating. Many bring their dogs along. And there's lots of free parking in the underground structure.

I ordered the chimichurri chicken panini and it was good. Not outstanding, but good for a dinner. It’s a very heavy meal, so be prepared to take home leftovers. The cafe itself is very pretty. The seating area is a little cramped, but cozy in a way. You can see the bookstore next to the cafe.

Loved the savory waffle. It came out different than I thought it would, but it was a pleasant surprise. Fast service. Friendly staff. Delicious waffle.

I rarely eat such delicious veggies, fruits and bread! Highly satisfied and recommend this place for breakfast, brunch and lunch!

Very disappointed …. Many times they just run out of items on the menu … you would think after all the years they could do much better planning … this has occurred many times over the years. While food is tasty you never know if they are going to have available. Separately, will share the worst coffee and latte’s around (we always skip and sometimes just bring our own). Further, it 2022 and Apple Pay and other systems exist that move lines along of which they have mostly because of the highly inefficient ordering/payment mechanism. Lastly, maybe due to low unemployment you can general get “lip service” from the kids they trust to manage to their business.

came here for the first time on a weekend and it was hustling and bustling— the line was insane but moved relatively quickly. they don’t take apple pay as of now just something to keep in mind. once we did order though the food came out quickly but even though it was good i don’t think it was worth the entire wait from start to finish. nothing spectacular that blew me out of the water— especially considering how many times i heard the people waiting around me raving about the burrata… pricey for what it was and meh.

Cafe Borrone was packed for Sunday (Father's Day) morning brunch. Luckily, the nice weather doubled the seating capacity so we were able to find indoor sitting after placing our order. Our order arrived at our table in a few minutes. We had a Chimichurri Chicken Panini, a Tri Tip Sandwich and a Sausage Melt. All three were fantastic! The Tri Tip was our favorite but both the Chimichurri Chicken Panini and Sausage Melt were very good too.

Nice environment and waitresses. Disappointed in the #5 egg breakfast. Egg were scrambled but under cooked. When I asked for salsa I was charged $3.25 for a very small serving. Even the cashier was apologetic /agreed that it was a bit much I was charged. Coffee was meh. On the Good side my families pancakes and French toast was good and tasty. $70 for breakfast..I realize prices have gone up and I'm one to support small business but left feeling we'd been had. Might give it another try..we'll see.

Really enjoy working here - it's just a great vibe. They have wifi though it wasn't super fast for me. Ordered the salmon bagel this time and it was delicious! Also like to get eggs and coffee sometimes. Great for brunch.

Great place!!! I am glad I find it with random searches. Parking is not hard, there’s a underground garage attached to it. They have a great varieties of breakfast choices and the line moves fast. I really enjoyed the scrambled eggs #6 on the menu - eggs, sautéed mushrooms and Roma tomato, organic spinach and garlic, very tasty.

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Our fav cafe in town! They have a go fund me page please go donate and help them stay alive!!

Even though Cafe Borrone (called Borrone's by the regulars) has a limited menu due to COVID-19, it's still a pleasant spot for one of their famous Mexican Mochas and a salad.

We loved the coffee and French toast!! Amazing potatoes too AND they were following guidelines

Delicious food and always fresh! Can't go wrong with their breakfast

Great food, but high price

The service is constantly quick, great vibes, helpful staff. I will visit again when I get in the area.

The coffee is from Santa Cruz, it's a great coffee. Right now on covid times they have all the tables outside, there's plenty space for enjoyed a great coffee

I always like this place! Is very nice and have lots of space! The sandwich I got this time was not that good. But, that's my taste! It was the shimishurry chicken sandwich. Spicy and too oily!

This place is like sunshine on a rainy day (literally, because we went on a rainy day)! The veggie melt and egg scramble were both delicious, but the highlight was the waffle. It was perfectly crisp and moist and topped generously with berries. We're hoping to go back and try the apple pecan waffle next.

For me I've never really liked Cafe Barone's I'm from Menlo Park and I feel out of place when I go there anyways the staff was very friendly everybody was working hard very clean bunch of places to sit I personally don't order food there because I think it's a little over price like I said in my past reviews I've worked in many restaurants and I don't think a simple sandwich be over $13 but hey if you like the food then that's fine I'm not trying to bash I just don't agree with their prices on their menu but the beer was good nice and cold if you just trying to relax in a mellow place that's definitely a place to hang out at

Fabulous meeting place , right next to Menlo Park Caltrain .....great food. Indoor/outdoor seating

This is a very popular cafe in Menlo Park. It’s next to Caltrain station and parks is very easy to find. Very good service and friendly staff. Food is tasty. It can get very crowded during brunch time.

Friendly and efficient staff. Nice atmosphere. Refreshing.

They do great food. You can order to pick up

Quarantine may have happened but Cafe Borrone's quality is still great as usual. Gouda sandwich is the best thing ever.

Great Choice of coffee drinks. Atmosphere is relaxed, service good. Always busy. Enjoy

Good coffee and food. Can sit outside or inside.

Delicious food and friendly service! I have really enjoyed their french toast as well as their omelets for brunch. For lunch I've loved their salads--super fresh ingredients and delicious flavors!

Reliably delicious

Ridiculouslys expensive not worth what you pay. I went in the early years of the cafe. I was a cool wonderful place to hang out now it is over priced with poor service.

Wait time is indirectly proportional to food taste.

Banana pancake was good. The service is just so so, we wait for the food for a long time, and people pay first and then seat so there is some chaos.

Great location, fantastic patio and place to meet and snack - next to great bookstore

Lots of people, not enough places to sit on a gold windy day.vwoukd recommend for a sunny day so you can sit in the courtyard

Good brunch place.. Long waiting and ordering line though

Good spot for brunch. Be ready to wait 10-15 to order and another half an hour to get the food but overall service and food were great.

Pricey but nice fun atmosphere. Comfortable.

Nice!

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A great family business and wonderful people.

Best cafe in bay

Incompetent, inconsiderate, arrogant service and management is all I have to say about them.

Amazing as always! Try the Gouda sammich

Some excellent food and some mediocre food. Restaurant prices without the service.