Alana's Cafe - United States

I heard great reviews from family about this spot, and they weren’t wrong. Too bad I don’t live in the area or this would be my new favor breakfast spot. The food is cooked right in front of you if you sit at the “bar.” The cooks have the job down to a precise science and the food comes out looking as good as it tastes. I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

This is a cute little place in Burlingame that functions as a breakfast cum brunch cum lunch fare. They’re open everyday until 2pm, and have quite a few options for food. They used to have a Redwood City Location too, but that’s permanently closed now. We went on a Sunday at noon, and there was no waiting. They’ve ample tables outside as well as inside. There is counter seating inside as well. We ordered French toast, Jalisco scramble and coffee. They’ve quite a few other options for scramble and other food too. They don’t have omelettes, in case you’re specifically looking for omelettes. The French toast tasted scrumptious, the scramble(which came with potatoes) was flavourful, and the coffee was well, as good as coffee can taste. The prices are decent considering the area. If you’ve a decent lunch veering on the edge of hearty, then expect to spend 20-25 dollars per person. They’ve a restroom at the back of the restaurant, and they keep it clean, which is nice. The service was prompt, and the servers along with the other staff did their best. Overall, it’s a nice local place to chill out and experience laid back vibes while dining in downtown Burlingame. There’s street parking nearby, and usually there are spots available. I’ll be back here again. Thank you to the staff!

Great service and really yummy food; super glad I found this breakfast lunch place that is not too far from the airport. I got the Farmer's Garden with whole wheat toast and loved everything about it.

This was my first visit to Alana‘s Café and I’m so happy I discovered it on a business trip to the SF bay area. I arrived at opening time on a Sunday morning and there was already a line forming. Fortunately, there was no one at the counter and I was able to be safely “socially distance” from others. I ordered the excellent Alaskan scramble (3 eggs with smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese) with home fries and a freshly baked peach-orange scone. They also offered an excellent cinnamon-orange iced tea. The staff was very attentive and refilled it a couple of times! It’s a relatively small café, but with the additional seating in the Parklet and on the sidewalk in front of the café, they could handle quite a number of people. Alana‘s is definitely on my list for breakfast in my next trip to Burlingame

We had a leisurely brunch. I had egg benedict with smoked salmon and spinach. My husband had french toast with berries. He thought it was too much when it was served, but he finished every bite. Our friends had pancakes with lingonberry topping and pancakes with a poached egg. Everything was delicious. Coffee was good.