Emerald Hills Cafe & Roastery — Restaurant in Redwood City

Emerald Hills Cafe & Roastery is hands-down my favorite local spot! The staff here are the friendliest, most personable people, and their warm, welcoming energy makes every visit special. As a family-owned and run business, they do an incredible job maintaining the cozy, relaxed vibe that has made this place a community staple since its Canyon Coffee days.

Their espresso is rich and delicious, and the food is just as exceptional! What sets them apart is their unique menu—you won’t just find the usual pastries and breakfast items here. They offer delicious tamales, chorizo breakfast sandwiches, and other creative bites that make every visit feel like a special treat.

I saw a negative review about the staff being rude and the WiFi not working, and honestly, I can’t imagine any of the team being anything but kind and accommodating. Reception in Emerald Hills is naturally spotty, so I appreciate that they offer WiFi for their customers in the first place. Since that review, their WiFi has been vastly improved, and it’s completely understandable that during peak coffee rushes, fixing a minor connection issue might not be the top priority.

If you’re looking for fantastic coffee, a one-of-a-kind menu, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to go! A true...

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I first discovered Emerald Hills at their pop-up stand at the College of San Mateo farmer's market, where a friend clued me in to their excellent coffee and, to my surprise, some of the best quesabirria I've ever had.

Last week, I was lucky enough to have them cater a backyard party, and they completely blew everyone away. Edwin and his team brought everything needed to cook fresh, made-to-order tacos, quesadillas, and quesabirrias right in our backyard. The food was absolutely incredible, getting rave reviews from our guests. The variety of fixing, salsas, and the refreshing aqua frescas were the perfect additions.

Beyond the fantastic food, the service from Edwin and his team was truly the best. They were professional, friendly, and made the entire experience seamless. I can't recommend Emerald Hills Cafe & Roastery enough, whether you’re grabbing coffee and breakfast while at the CSM farmers market, visiting the cafe in RWC, or looking for a top-tier catering experience....

Great coffee, great staff and owners. Friendly and dedicated to the community. They work hard and are take pride in their work, yet they still take time to have fun. They make the best espresso, cappuccinos and lattes around, though half the time I still just order black coffee because that's solid, too.

I love the atmosphere, too. It is cozy as others have said, but I can still always get a seat. I end up having one to two meetings with others here a week, and I can tell based on so many familiar faces that I'm not the only one regularly coming here.

They tend to roast lightly, which is exactly how I prefer. I would highly recommend buying their beans for making coffee at home. They are always roasting fresh coffee.

I also use them now to supply the coffee for my office and would highly recommend reaching out to them if your office is...