Chick-fil-A — Restaurant in San Mateo

I usually visit restaurants with my wife or kids, but this time I found myself flying solo and decided to stop by Chick-fil-A. I’ve been to many Chick-fil-A locations over the years, and this one lived up to the brand’s reputation—consistently great food and service.

Since I was alone, I sat near the front and had a great view of the restaurant's operations. It was impressive to watch how smoothly everything ran.

A special shoutout goes to Manuel, who was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly kind and attentive—quickly cleaning my table before I sat down and offering to refill my Sunjoy (half iced tea, half lemonade). Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy is one of my favorite Arnold Palmer-style drinks, and the free refills are a nice bonus.

The atmosphere was clean and modern, which makes sense given that this location seems fairly new. I also appreciated the separate entrance for pickup orders—something I haven’t seen at other Chick-fil-A locations.

And of course, the waffle fries were as delicious as ever.

Although it wasn’t on this visit, I often come with my kids. One small issue we’ve consistently run into: my son’s kids’ meal includes ice cream, and while we always ask for it to be brought out after the meal, it tends to come with the food instead. Not a dealbreaker, just a recurring detail we’ve noticed here.

Overall, another solid experience—and yes, I’ll...

Was looking for ToysRUs but found this gem instead, man where do I even start. I started as a vegetarian, but as soon as I smelled the chicken, I knew I had to go down a different path in life today. Let me tell you, the first time I bit into a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, it was like the universe shifted. I’m not even exaggerating—this sandwich is life-changing. The moment that perfectly seasoned, crispy chicken touched my taste buds, I knew I had found something special. The way the pickle’s tanginess cuts through the buttery richness of the bun, combined with that tender, juicy chicken—it’s like a symphony in your mouth. Every bite was a revelation, as if the sandwich was crafted by some culinary genius who knew exactly how to make the ultimate comfort food. I walked out of Chick-fil-A that day feeling like my life had reached a new pinnacle of happiness, all thanks to a simple chicken sandwich. Honestly, it’s the kind of experience that leaves you questioning how you ever...

We had a great experience at the Chick-fil-A in Bridgepointe, San Mateo. The service stood out—staff were incredibly patient and kind while taking our kids’ orders, and they even mentioned the cheese type on my sandwich, which helped me realize I had selected the wrong one. The cashier quickly and cheerfully corrected it for me.

Our food was brought right to our table, and everything arrived hot and freshly made. The burgers and nuggets were tasty, but the real standout was the waffle fries—hands down the best we’ve had at any Chick-fil-A. Perfectly crispy and flavorful. We liked them so much we went back for a second order to share.

Restaurant is clean and orderly, there’s even a basket for people to place unopened sauce containers into so they don’t get thrown into the trash. Parking is easy.

Our kids weren’t initially excited to eat here, but by the end of the meal, they were fans—especially of the nuggets. Great food and even better service. We’ll...