Foreigner is a mix of casual/upscale brunch by day and dinner place at night, located in downtown San Mateo, California. Combined with our quirky-rustic-industrial-modern vibe and friendly staff – we aim to give our guests an experience that transports them to a place of relaxation. We want our space to be a channel for people to come together; no matter what race, color, culture, or ethnicity.
Our food concept is Seasonal/New-American with a strong focus on showcasing techniques from all around the world while using the freshest ingredients; our cuisine will surely capture your Californian pallet and will give you a run for your money! It is our hope to encapsulate our diverse community into our food and service.
Hot spot with an industrial-rustic vibe dishing up eclectic New American plates, plus wine & beer. Based on 511 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
60 E 3rd Ave Ste 108, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 620-1888
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–5 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday |
8 AM–5 PM |
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Reviews
Madhuri Shinde
Great place to meet friends for a quick brunch. They run very busy though, ordering is self-serve and the queue can get really long.
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Diana Orlandi
Have come here for both weekend brunch and a lunch during the week. I love that they show all the menu items, so you can see what the food will look like. The food is great, and I was able to find a table easily both times. Would recommend 🙂
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Priyanka Chavan
We went for Saturday brunch around 10:45 , not much line. We had macchiato and cappuccino in coffee section.
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Judy Fancher
First time in beautiful San Mateo and decided on Foreigner which stated it was women owned and operated. The food choices range from the Healthy Start to decadent waffles. The coffee was delicious (the foamy one is almond milk). The atmosphere is modern and eclectic. It’s not fast food, so go when you have time to enjoy or get a coffee and pastry to go.
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Véronique
Delicious food – flavorful, and well-prepared.
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Angelique Tafoya-Graham
The food was very fresh and delicious. I am vegan and I ordered the smashed avocado toast. There are not many vegan options available. With that said, I was very happy with my smashed avocado toast. The bread was fresh and the smashed avocado was delicious. I ordered an American to drink which was very good.
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Eva Bak
Amazing thing is that they have a display of all dishes. And you can choose from many. The place is really crowded and popular (we went on Sunday). The only thing – due to its crowdedness, they may mix orders or forget about bringing coffee 🙂
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Kelly Huang
Love this restaurant. Ordered their favorite. Too much bean for me. Otherwise, everything is great.
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Lei Fesaitu
This review is long overdue. We’ve been coming here since the beginning of the year, and it’s always a great experience. The food is excellent, and the service is top-notch. They have a wide variety of tarts and breakfast/lunch choices. We tend to come here either early (before 1130am) or after lunch because the line is usually out the door. The best part about this spot is the parking is right behind the building with an entrance right next to the cafe. Do yourself a favor and try it out!
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Nancy C
Went there a couple of times for lunch. Really enjoyed it. It’s nice that they have outdoor seating so we can come with our dog.
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