Mints & Honey Burlingame

A very reliable go-to spot for American brunch and a relaxed weekend hangout. The food here is always beautifully presented, with creative recipes that lean toward fresh, health-conscious ingredients. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared and consistently delicious. I originally discovered this place for their mix-and-match waffle or toast plates — you can try four different flavors with just two pieces of toast, which is such a fun idea. My go-to combination is smoked salmon and fig, balancing savory and sweet perfectly. If you enjoy drinks, their matcha selection is fantastic, and the lavender latte is looks so beautiful and tastes so soothing. The space itself is just as charming — cozy, slightly rustic, and decorated with delightful colors that make it feel warm and inviting. The ou

I walked into Mints & Honey around 9:15am and was initially helped by a friendly cashier who walked me through the menu since I hadn’t been in a while. I asked for recommendations for something filling, and she suggested the toast sampler. I ordered, paid about $30, and found a seat. At the time, there were easily 15–20 open seats in the café. About few minutes later, a server (wearing glasses) approached me with a sign stating “No laptops on weekends.” There was no greeting, no acknowledgment that I had just ordered, and no apology — just the sign. I asked whether, after paying $30 for breakfast, I wasn’t even able to sit for an hour to enjoy my food and briefly use my laptop. His response was simply that they could issue a refund. What was most disappointing wasn’t the policy itself —

I ordered the salmon avocado toast and it was very disappointing. They painted a thin layer of avocado on top with 4 small pieces of salmon. For $17 ($20) after tax and tip? That is absolutely ridiculous and definitely not worth the price. This place used to be a lot better, especially their san carlos location. They used to season the toast a lot more and used to drizzle oilve oil on top of their salmon avo toast, it was very flavorful. Now it's very skimpy, dry, and essentially flavorless. Cute place and nice location, but the food is just okay and doesn't justify the high price tag. Maybe the location is the reason for high prices? Or labor costs? I understand restaurants have to be pretty expensive these days but at least deliver on the most important thing, flavor and quality, not jus

The presentation of food is beautiful, but the taste of our cappuccino and americano ☕️ was just average. Also we waited for the order for quit a long time.

A lovely cafe with beautiful ambiance and great food. We got their tomato plus cheese toast, rose plus strawberry waffle, rose latte and Vanilla latte. All tasted incredible. Really liked their rose jam. Will definitely be re-visiting this place! They could work on their portion sizes.