Patio Coffee Shop — Restaurant in San Mateo

Food: 4 Stars Ambiance: 4 Stars (Casual but clean) Service: 2 Stars...the owner is really friendly and attentive but I've found on numerous occasions that the staff are just slow and somewhat oblivious. Despite the fact that it's a small cafe and not too many tables to serve, consistently see that they seat people slowly, miss bringing menus, don't refill coffee or water...the list goes on and on.

Would I come back? Yes, for the food and the owner and the fact that it's the only spot within walking distance of where I get my oil changes and tire rotations.

However, I really wish the owner would address the staff's lackadaisical attitude. In a way I can't fault the owner since it seems it's just hard to get good...

A favorite place for breakfast for my wife and I. I go here more often on my way to work for the delicious breakfast burrito. To me, it's huge, so I can have half for breakfast and the other half for lunch. If I don't get take out, I would usually order the Hillsdale omelette. It's so good, you don't want to add condiments to it. My wife enjoys their 2 egg with linguica. She can be very critical of how linguica is made and gives this place a thumbs up!

The staff is always very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The place is always spotless too! With all that said, I'm glad it's always easy to find seating here....

Patio Coffee Shop is a favorite of locals. It's not fancy, but it's comfortable and the people are always friendly, staff and patrons alike. I appreciate that it's one of a kind and not a knock-off of every other coffee shop around. Parking on 25th can be dicey at shopping hours, but there's always plenty on the side streets. The restaurants and retail shops here project a similar idiosyncratic but quality character. 25th Avenue is one of San Mateo's oldest and most genuine neighborhoods, with a warm ambience that reflects the homeyness of this...