Bay Meadows

Update! Breakfast at Kiki’s?  Nini’s has sold and according to reports from San Mateo Business Journal,  Kiki’s is set to open in its place. With brother and sister, Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, at the helm, Jacob and Sarah Marotta purchased the building and are preparing to welcome locals to a neighborhood favorite once again. You can expect coffee and tea plus pastry items by local favorite Beurre to go, breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, fueling you with energy and nutrients. If you’re looking for a satisfying and hearty way to start your day – look no further than our local coffee shop, Nini’s, which has been a popular local breakfast-lunch joint since 1955.

Nini’s Coffee Shop has hundreds of rave reviews on Yelp earning them 4 solid stars. This charming little breakfast, brunch and lunch spot is tucked away in a quaint area of San Mateo where you’ll be greeted with its warm ambiance and a smile by one of the friendly waitresses that know the names of many of the patrons. You can enjoy counter seating as well as indoor and outdoor courtyard tables with huge shades for the summer and heaters for the winter.

‘…the breakfast was more than 5 stars, excellent service from our waiter. You have to try it for yourself. Go and you won’t be disappointed.’ – Bridget A., San Francisco

At Nini’s you’ll enjoy home style cooking with generous and sincere dishes on the menu that includes all the basic comfort staples as well as a few signature dishes. The corned beef hash, Teriyaki steak and eggs and of course homefries with peppers and onions are popular dishes and highly recommended to fill your breakfast craving belly. You can also grab some delicious classic lunch favorites including: salads, burgers, gourmet sandwiches, milkshakes and more from Nini’s lunch menu.

‘Found in Yelp and now we have a favorite breakfast place. Not only the food is delicious, staff is super friendly. We all love the small mom and pop restaurant and it is great.’ – James C., Foster City

You can find Nini’s Coffee Shop at 1000 N Idaho Street in San Mateo. They are open at 6:30am Monday through Friday; and 7:30am Saturday and Sunday. Head out early, this local popular pad gets busy on the weekends with a line, but complimentary coffee and a waiting area with benches outside are a perfect way to start your morning catching up with friends or family. Parking is tight and they do not take reservations, so plan ahead. You won’t want to miss dining at this hidden neighborhood gem, it may just become your new breakfast joint on the Peninsula.

Experience Midurban life. Bay Meadows is a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of open space to enjoy all-year long. Whether it’s growing your own vegetables in an organic community garden, playing a game of pick-up basketball after work, team building over bocce in the beer garden, picnicking with family on warm summer nights or with a run around the park, there’s no shortage of green space to explore. Check out life out and about at Bay Meadows by following us on Instagram.