Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
They have the widest selection of outrageous sandwiches that I've ever seen! You can get just about anything here. It's also literally just across the street.
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Ike's Place
680 East 3rd AvenueThey have the widest selection of outrageous sandwiches that I've ever seen! You can get just about anything here. It's also literally just across the street.
Third wave coffee place that originated in San Francisco. It's like the Trader Joe's of cafes. Come here for "interesting" coffee and tea (like coffee with cardamom and mint!) and to do some work on their free wifi.
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Philz Coffee
113 S B StThird wave coffee place that originated in San Francisco. It's like the Trader Joe's of cafes. Come here for "interesting" coffee and tea (like coffee with cardamom and mint!) and to do some work on their free wifi.
We're lucky to have one of the best local thai places right on our block. We love their duck curry... if you can handle the spice!
Bangkok Patio Bar & Restaurant
615 E 3rd AveWe're lucky to have one of the best local thai places right on our block. We love their duck curry... if you can handle the spice!
Best of Burma Restaurant
146 E 3rd AveBecause I'm a sucker for a fermented tea leaf salad
Kokko
509 2nd AveThis Izakaya place has the best black sesame ramen
Ginji is my favorite local restaurant. Go there with a group and share a bunch of small dishes. Recommend the tofu okonomiyaki
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Izakaya Ginji
301 E 4th AveGinji is my favorite local restaurant. Go there with a group and share a bunch of small dishes. Recommend the tofu okonomiyaki
Do you like meat and want to eat a lot of it? Go to Espetus. It's big, fancy, and meat-filled!
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Espetus Churrascaria - San Mateo
710 S B StDo you like meat and want to eat a lot of it? Go to Espetus. It's big, fancy, and meat-filled!
It's got an old school breakfast diner feel that I love. Great for a big breakfast or brunch like pancakes or a salmon avocado omelette
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Bay Watch San Mateo
201 2nd AveIt's got an old school breakfast diner feel that I love. Great for a big breakfast or brunch like pancakes or a salmon avocado omelette
Celebrity chef and San Mateo local, J Kenji López-Alt, opened this restaurant/bierhaus to bring good beer and German/Austrian food to the community
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Wursthall
310 Baldwin AveCelebrity chef and San Mateo local, J Kenji López-Alt, opened this restaurant/bierhaus to bring good beer and German/Austrian food to the community
Drinks & Nightlife
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrGreat modern bar
Interesting bar located in Curry Up Now. Go there if you like novel flavors
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Mortar & Pestle Bar
130 S B StInteresting bar located in Curry Up Now. Go there if you like novel flavors
Both a great brunch and nighttime place. Perfect for those times you want to drink *and* eat
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Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
50 E 3rd AveBoth a great brunch and nighttime place. Perfect for those times you want to drink *and* eat
Around town
Activities, galleries, and classes around town
They have classes ranging from the art and science of sourdough to cake decorating. Classes happen every few days but book up quickly
Baking Arts
18 E 3rd AveThey have classes ranging from the art and science of sourdough to cake decorating. Classes happen every few days but book up quickly
CorePower Yoga
333 S B StSelf described as the "Starbucks of yoga," you can pop in here for a quick yoga fix
Nandi Yoga
309 8th AveFor more of a spiritual feel, check out Nandi yoga
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont StThese people know how to dance! Stop by Motion Arts to learn to tango
This is a gallery with a gothic feel and it's filled with handcrafted art, jewelry and other crafts. You can tell that items are carefully selected and many have a great story behind them. Great for gifts
Golden Moon Gallery
28 E 3rd AveThis is a gallery with a gothic feel and it's filled with handcrafted art, jewelry and other crafts. You can tell that items are carefully selected and many have a great story behind them. Great for gifts
If you enjoy thrift shopping, you'll love this spot. Pick up a breadmaker or some costume jewelry :)
St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP) Thrift Store
2406 El Camino RealIf you enjoy thrift shopping, you'll love this spot. Pick up a breadmaker or some costume jewelry :)
Absolutely beautiful views and the perfect way to see the whole bay area at once. Great for a hike or even a swim if you're feeling adventurous
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Seal Point Park Public Restrooms
Absolutely beautiful views and the perfect way to see the whole bay area at once. Great for a hike or even a swim if you're feeling adventurous
Call me a nerd but I do love my local library. They've got lots of magazines and books (obviously) as well as business services and a cafe
San Mateo Public Library
55 W 3rd AveCall me a nerd but I do love my local library. They've got lots of magazines and books (obviously) as well as business services and a cafe