Stacks

About

Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 361 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

Phone: (650) 579-1384

Work Hours

Mon 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Sat 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Sun 7:00 am-2:30 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    35 out of 100
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Brunch
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    No
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    Dogs Allowed
    No
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Caters
    No
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    Good for Working
    No

Reviews

  • Samantha B.

    star star star star star_border 26 September 2026

    I was pleasantly surprised by Stacks. While it looks like a glorified IHOP, and the menu certainly reads that way, I actually had a pleasant and tasty meal here. I got the portobello chicken crepe and it was good - stuffed with mushrooms, grilled chicken (slightly dry), mozzarella, and topped with pesto. Filling but not overly so, and the ingredients tasted pretty fresh. I got a side salad and fruit, which was varying levels of ripe.

    For two around noon on a Sunday, we waited about 20 minutes. They have a big vat of coffee while you wait and the weather was nice. Service was fine. All in all, probably 3.5 stars, but I'll round up.

  • Josh H.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 23 September 2026

    The name Stacks is pretty spot on if it's referring to the stacks on stacks of cash they're charging folks for below average breakfast food. The ambiance is pretty nice and it's in a competitive area downtown so we ignored all the subpar reviews and decided to try it out. We ended up with a $50 bill for two dishes, coffee, OJ, and a side of remorse for not picking any of the other 3 stellar brunch places all within walking distance.

    The French Toast had very little egg or vanilla batter, and my girlfriend's Frittata was paper thin and had very little sausage. Stacks potatoes are like hash browns but looser and less crispy, and lacked any sort of seasoning or flavor. It's had to give any higher than 2 stars when maple syrup and ketchup were the only things getting you through the meal. However, unlike other reviewers, I didn't think service was rude or slow.

    All in all, don't be fooled by appearances and only come here if you have stacks of money to burn on eggs or pancakes. Do a quick search, as there are a bunch of other great options that are equally delicious and affordable in the same downtown area. Definitely a one and done for me!

  • Aeg S.

    star star star star star 20 September 2026

    I love this place.

    The pancakes are the best I have ever had.  Worth the carbs/calories or whatever you watch.  Delicious.  Order a short stack no matter what else you order.

    The egg dishes are always on point and deliver generous portions.  They are very flexible with special orders like "egg whites only" and "no potatoes...fruit substitute."

    Everyone I host there has loved it.  The service is excellent.  They will give two people a booth if they are not full.  

    Don't forget to order the pancakes...

  • Nancy P.

    star star star star star 18 September 2026

    We had a yummy breakfast here!!! Everything was good! Real maple syrup too. Fresh squeezed OJ. Best pancakes I have ever had. Banana coconut macadamia nut pancake. The ice tea was a tropical blend.

  • Jacqueline T.

    star star star star star_border 17 September 2026

    Came here on a weekday at 11AM, and this place was popping! (but no wait!) They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Since a lot of the smaller tables were already taken, my boyfriend and I were seated at a table for 6. No complaints there.

    He got the Hot Link Omelette while I got the South of the Border (I subbed the chorizo for extra veg). I've got to say that for the price you pay, you're getting a good amount of food. My South of the Border was delicious - stuffed with eggs, vegetables, wrapped in tortilla and topped with a plentiful amount of salsa, sour cream, a little bit of guac, some cheese - it was good! Would get it again. The shredded potatoes were also yummy, but I've definitely had better - would've preferred it more crisp.

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