Cafe Borrone: A Beloved Menlo Park Institution for Italian Breakfast and Brunch

Adorable interior, with so much indoor and outdoor seating. Many different drinks at the espresso bar, and amazing baked goods (highly recommend the orange cranberry scone and the banana walnut muffin). My oat milk iced lattes are always perfect, pretty big size for the price. They also make an incredible matcha latte, so vibrant and strong! Staff are so nice and helpful. I come here all the time!! They also have delicious food, the veggie wrap and veggie bowl are so yummy for breakfast, and the garlic bread and any of their soups (especially minestrone) are so good for dinner.

Looking for a fabulous breakfast/brunch spot in Menlo Park/near Palo Alto? I was…and I found it! Although I was late to discover this café...it is obviously no secret...it was packed with customers! I had scoped the menu before walking in and realized there were many items on their menu that looked like something I would order. Yay...Options!!! Once I got inside, I saw a line of people holding menus and then I saw registers at the front of the line. This must be where I start. Once I got to the front of the line, I told the gentleman that was going to place my order that this was my first time at Café Borrone. He was so nice, knowledgeable and helpful...I knew I wanted a scramble and a latte, but I also knew I wanted something else. I thought about a side of toast but this smart guy talked me into a pastry. I asked which one was his favorite because there were so many good ones to choose from...I couldn't decide. He said the blueberry biscuit was his favorite and I said "okay...I'll have one of those". While I was ordering; I learned that everything is sold à la cart, my food gets dropped off to me at whatever table I pick, I will need to grab my latte from their coffee bar, and that the ingredients they use to make their food comes from local farms. Perfect!!! I ended up with a latte, a blueberry biscuit, a ham and cheese scramble, and a side of breakfast potatoes. He handed me a number (to place on the table for my food delivery), my biscuit along with a napkin and utensils and then I went over to the coffee bar to grab my latte. As I waited for my latte, I met another nice employee. He was making my drink and he told me that the pastry item I picked is his favorite. YUUUSSSS! At this point, without eating a thing, I felt like I had scored and literally just wanted to eating the biscuit as I stood there waiting for my drink. Ha...my drink didn't even take a long time...I was just so excited for the biscuit! Buuut I managed to have a bit of self-control and I waited until I sat down. I got a spot at a bar table near the coffee bar. Again...Perfect!!! I didn't even wait for my food to arrive, I just took a sip of the latte and started eating my biscuit. Oh my gosh...both were sooo good. Now I could see why everyone liked that blueberry biscuit so much. The texture was just right...it was tender with just the right amount of fluffy yet firm and loaded with fresh juicy blueberries bursting with flavor!!!! Then out came my hot items! I had grabbed a bottle of hot sauce, as I usually add that to most of my breakfast meals, BUT I decided to try the scramble and the potatoes without hot sauce first (simply based on how flavorful the biscuit was). Neither one needed hot sauce. The potatoes had been prepared with thinly sliced onions which added great flavor and the texture of my skillet was on point; not dry and a good ratio of cheese and ham to egg...and so totally ymmy!!! Because of where I was sitting, I could see the staff while I ate. They were friendly, attentive and busy...helping customers with to-go boxes, replenishing sugar caddies and condiments, clearing and cleaning tables once patrons left so other people could sit down and enjoy their meals. I even dropped a napkin on the floor at one point and was going to pick it up once I was done eating. Nope...the staff was on it...a gal came over and picked it up before I finished my meal. And because I was so close to the coffee bar area, the gentleman that took my order came up and checked on me to see make sure I was enjoying everything. What perfect service from start to finish! No joke! Good Vibes Friendly Service Fast Service DELICIOUS FOOD Clean I'll be back!!!! Side notes: Parking was EASY - I parked in the garage below. Plenty of parking! Indoor and outdoor seating

Cafe Barrone is one of my all time favorites! Born and raised in the Bay Area and this is one of my top places to visit! Hang out and enjoy it all! Always! The cappuccinos, lattes., drink, quality of food, freshness, variety, service and atmosphere! I can never decide what to get because I want one of everything! If you’re visiting The Bay check it out! But don’t tell too many people it’s already always crowded!! It’s that good!!! Thanks Cafe Barrone for lasting through the pandemic and consistently being one of the best in the BAY!! Pics are just from my last visit! But I have more!!

Brunch at Café Borrone is always a win. The food is delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and perfect for a relaxed morning or midday stop. Their drink selection is amazing, but the iced coffee slushy drink deserves its own shoutout wow. It’s a perfectly balanced frozen coffee confection, smooth, rich, refreshing, and dangerously good. And the croissant with egg scramble inside… absolutely to die for. Flaky, buttery, warm, and packed with soft, flavorful eggs it’s comfort food done right with just the right amount of indulgence. Every bite feels intentional and satisfying. Great food, incredible drinks, and a consistently solid brunch spot that never disappoints. Café Borrone knows exactly what it’s doing.

Cafe Borrone is a great spot for both work and relaxation. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, whether you’re stopping by for a casual coffee, a meal, or some quiet time with your laptop. The coffee is consistently good, and the food is fresh and well-prepared with plenty of solid options. The staff is friendly and efficient, even during busy hours, which makes the experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s also a nice place to meet friends or have informal conversations without feeling rushed. Overall, Cafe Borrone offers a reliable mix of good food, quality coffee, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a place I’d return to and recommend.

Amazing food and good service. I recommend their eggs and potato bowl, turkey and Gouda sandwich and the chicken sausage + eggs

Fresh homemade pasta..AMAZING!! Specialty coffee was so tasty and different than anywhere else. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

This place is a vibe! The food is ofcourse good but comparable to other American brunch places. The differential for them is the atmosphere and the crowd in the outdoor seating! Their hot chocolate is one of the best I have had! The waffles were the best item amongst the sweet offerings as it was perfect crisp.