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Kaffeehaus

Kaffeehaus

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
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6.9/10
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    Chris W.
    "Super nice service, delicious coffee and free wifi."(5 Tips)
    Emily L.
    "Huge glass pots of tea come over a tiny candle to keep it warm."(2 Tips)
    John R.
    "Great espresso!"(6 Tips)
    Savinay B.
    "It's one of the best pastries I've had."(5 Tips)
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  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CaballeroJune 23, 2013
    Great coffee and terrific pastries! Val, the owner, is extremely friendly and busy at making sure you enjoy every bit of your visit. They are also dog friendly - your pup will leave with a treat.
  • Christopher B.heart icon on user image
    Christopher BuckleyNovember 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is a great German coffee House with authentic pastries & chocolates, strong coffee, good paninis and a wine bar. Sadly, people don't come for the menu but to see and be seen as entrepreneurs.
  • Lukas G.
    Lukas GonzalezDecember 13, 2014
    Been here several times and not once has the owner greeted me. Along with his coffee, maybe he should begin his morning with a Boston Cream Cake. The pretty girl with colored eyes is always friendly!
  • Emily L.heart icon on user image
    Emily LimonJanuary 25, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Huge glass pots of tea come over a tiny candle to keep it warm. So pretty, and you can sit for a long time. Great place to "work from home".
  • Caroline G.
    Caroline GardnerFebruary 10, 2013
    Austrian cafe/wine bar. Amazing tea (get the pot), legit Austrian style sachertorte (chocolate cake), and a broad selection of German beers hard to find in the US. So happy I found this place!
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt McGunagleOctober 18, 2015
    Awesome spot. My top choice for working alone or meeting up with a friend for coffee in San Mateo.
  • S B.
    S BApril 19, 2018
    Outdoor shaded seating, limited comfy seating inside, Wi-Fi, A.C. outlets
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KwonJuly 11, 2015
    Free wifi and awesome cafe ambience! Good vanilla chai latte too~
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MarksDecember 24, 2014
    Really lovely interior, with lots of space to work. Good espresso. Get a pot of tea to share.
  • Dave J.
    Dave JensenMarch 17, 2018
    If you want old school thick foam 80s/90s style espresso drinks, then this is your place. If you want 3rd wave microfoam espresso drinks, not the place for you. It's your preference.
  • Priyanka L.
    Priyanka LOctober 6, 2013
    Its a big coffee joint, taste of coffee (Mocha and decaf.) Is flavorful and aromatic...it's a must go!
  • Kartick S.
    Kartick SuriamoorthyAugust 1, 2013
    It is more than just coffee - try one of their sandwiches or their amazing selection of desserts ...
  • David L.
    David LimAugust 19, 2011
    Val the owner and his staff are always friendly. Great place to meet friends and hang out. A favorite spot for locals.
  • Amelia M.heart icon on user image
    Amelia ManiNovember 16, 2019
    The bread pudding was really good. Super cute spot
  • Chris W.
    Chris WelchAugust 31, 2015
    Super nice service, delicious coffee and free wifi.
  • David P.
    David PanAugust 4, 2013
    Chill coffee shop with nice seating and free wifi. Outlets are limited in the back :(
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniAugust 31, 2016
    nice weekday work ambience with decent coffee
  • Dave H.heart icon on user image
    Dave HoffmanFebruary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food selection especially sweets.
  • Amy W.
    Amy W.September 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They are part of the 5 Stars network. Earn perks here with your purchases!
  • Savinay B.
    Savinay BerryOctober 25, 2011
    Try the raisin custard swirl. It's one of the best pastries I've had.
  • Marie E.
    Marie EttemaMay 19, 2013
    Good coffee, free wi-fi and great service!
  • Lindy K.
    Lindy KJuly 22, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Their pastries are killer. Hands down the best of any coffeehouse in area. Sandwiches are pricey, but can be split.
  • Rhondaheart icon on user image
    RhondaJuly 25, 2012
    Great coffee, outside patio, and free wi-fi
  • Varun
    VarunDecember 9, 2014
    Nice place to hang out. Not much of food options though, and limited plug points for charging.
  • Hiromi M.heart icon on user image
    Hiromi MotojimaMarch 16, 2013
    Their poppy seed cake is yummy!
  • Rich L.
    Rich LinSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Low carb eaters: pretty much your only option here is the $1 hard boiled egg.
  • John B.
    John BaileyMay 31, 2013
    They serve Prisoner wine - treat yourself!
  • Jonathan V.
    Jonathan Villa AltaApril 10, 2013
    The austrian cake is unbelievable.
  • Mike Q.
    Mike QueryJuly 24, 2013
    The owner is pretty gruff, in an endearing sort of way.
  • John R.heart icon on user image
    John R-ADecember 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great espresso!
  • Ling B.heart icon on user image
    Ling BaoSeptember 30, 2014
    Coffee, ambiance
  • Lindy K.
    Lindy KSeptember 25, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Just added fab Croque Monsieur (grilled cheese, ham on artisan bread) for $4.25.
  • Stina L.heart icon on user image
    Stina LeeJune 30, 2012
    Get a lemon bar. Ate one everyday for three weeks. Yes.
  • Chester C.
    Chester ChowSeptember 25, 2011
    Free wifi! Very spacious too!
  • Paul R.
    Paul ReevesFebruary 13, 2011
    great for families and good coffee.
  • Jenny
    JennyJanuary 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    single cappuccino + ham/swiss sandwich
  • Marlon E.
    Marlon ESeptember 7, 2011
    Free wifi for the win.
  • Neill K.heart icon on user image
    Neill KramerMarch 27, 2015
    Totally above average
  • Jose
    JoseJanuary 20, 2013
    Stay away from the Australian Chocolate cake!... Bad...
  • Gaetan V.heart icon on user image
    Gaetan Voyer-PerraultDecember 22, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The croissants are the best ones I have tasted outside of France. I am told they're made by a French guy living in the Bay Area.
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SalinasJanuary 17, 2011
    The food is good, but there are better coffee options in san mateo.
  • Tracy O.
    Tracy OsbornJuly 9, 2014
    Watery coffee. Avoid.
  • Henry L.
    Henry LiMarch 19, 2010
    Metered parking outside
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