Little Late Bird — Restaurant in San Mateo

Hidden gem in Foster City! I was on the hunt for a cafe in the San Mateo area that had great coffee and a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy your drink with a good book and a view. To my surprise there's almost no place like that in the area. And I have tried a good handful. Then I came across Little Late Bird that just so happens to be right across the street from where I live. I always thought it was a cafe just for the businesses in the building it's connected to. But one day I decided to come in and was very pleasantly surprised that it was the place I've been looking for all along! Cute decor that makes the space bright and inviting, great food, extremely reasonable prices, great coffee, and super friendly staff! On my first visit I tried just the banana latte and was immediately hooked. My boyfriend got a refresher with the mayo and spam rice plate and he loved both. We had such a good experience we went again the very next day to try more of their items. I got the lavender latte with the breakfast croissant and my boyfriend got another refresher with the bulgogi sandwich. We loved everything again! We also brought our dog and the staff brought him fresh water and a huge dog treat that he loved. So happy to have finally found my new...

Craving Korean Bulgogi in San Mateo? This hidden gem near the Target Center is a must-visit!

Tucked inside a commercial building, it might be a bit tricky to spot at first. But once you park, just walk toward the building and look for the inviting neon signs on the windows.

Inside, you'll find a spotless and well-organized space—so clean it almost feels like a hospital cafeteria (in the best way possible).

As a picky Korean living in the Bay Area, I’m usually skeptical about Korean food, but these guys know how to make bulgogi right. Their marinade is spot-on, making for an incredible sandwich, and I’m confident their bulgogi bowl would be just as satisfying.

If you're in the mood for a quick and delicious Korean meal, this spot is a must-try. They’re even open on weekends to serve the local community.

I’ll definitely be back just for...

I came here because another local spot was too busy. Very glad I found it! I came on a Sunday morning around 11, and there were maybe 10 people here, very relaxed. Since it’s adjacent to an office building, I’d imagine it would be busier during the week. They have a chill atmosphere with about 30 seats inside and 10 outside.

I got an iced banana latte, half sweet, and it was delicious. I also got a good morning croissant (egg, cheddar, choice of bacon or ham). As others have mentioned the portions are a little small, but I’d say their prices accurately reflect that (less expensive overall compared to other cafes in the area). The croissant sandwich was more like a “regular” size and not, say, Costco size.

I’m looking forward to eventually coming back to try their Korean food (And Hawaiian? They have spam musubi...