Guidebook for Millbrae
Food Scene
A convenient place to go for a quick coffee, cake or baked goods. Good place to sit down and hang out.
66 locals recommend
Paris Baguette
655 Broadway A convenient place to go for a quick coffee, cake or baked goods. Good place to sit down and hang out.
Iconic fast-food burger spot primarily located on the westcoast. Due to it's close proximity to the airport, the Millbrae In N' Out is one of the most popular and most visited in the bay area. A must-visit and a great deal but expect long waits.
27 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
11 Rollins RdIconic fast-food burger spot primarily located on the westcoast. Due to it's close proximity to the airport, the Millbrae In N' Out is one of the most popular and most visited in the bay area. A must-visit and a great deal but expect long waits.
Most popular and highest ranked Mexican food in the area. Popular for its tacos (as good as the Mission district which San Francisco is famous for). The burritos are equally popular. If you're looking for tacos or burritos, this is the best nearby spot.
24 locals recommend
Taqueria San Bruno
1045 San Mateo AveMost popular and highest ranked Mexican food in the area. Popular for its tacos (as good as the Mission district which San Francisco is famous for). The burritos are equally popular. If you're looking for tacos or burritos, this is the best nearby spot.
Local Millbrae favorite. Long history. Very long waits on the weekends. Famous for its pancakes and brunch.
42 locals recommend
Millbrae Pancake House
1301 El Camino RealLocal Millbrae favorite. Long history. Very long waits on the weekends. Famous for its pancakes and brunch.
If you like Chinese food, this place is "wonderful." Millbrae has a very large Chinese community. As a result, it has many good Chinese restaurants. This is one of them. Expect long waits on the weekend (as with any Chinese restaurant in Millbrae).
18 locals recommend
wonderful
270 BroadwayIf you like Chinese food, this place is "wonderful." Millbrae has a very large Chinese community. As a result, it has many good Chinese restaurants. This is one of them. Expect long waits on the weekend (as with any Chinese restaurant in Millbrae).
Another popular Chinese restaurant among locals. It is Szechuan style Chinese food. More famous for its noodles, tofu and meat (with spicy sauces).
Yi Yuan
1711 El Camino RealAnother popular Chinese restaurant among locals. It is Szechuan style Chinese food. More famous for its noodles, tofu and meat (with spicy sauces).
Lobster heaven. Many different options for lobster and other seafood. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Can get very crowded especially on the weekends.
43 locals recommend
New England Lobster Market & Eatery
824 Cowan RdLobster heaven. Many different options for lobster and other seafood. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Can get very crowded especially on the weekends.
Well-known by locals for its huge and tasty sandwiches. Can have long lines at times. Most people grab it "to-go" or for take-out.
6 locals recommend
Little Lucca
1809 El Camino RealWell-known by locals for its huge and tasty sandwiches. Can have long lines at times. Most people grab it "to-go" or for take-out.
Local favorite for sandwiches. Has an "old-school" feel. Feels like an authentic Italian deli and one of the most well-known in the area.
Leonardo's Deli Cafe
540 BroadwayLocal favorite for sandwiches. Has an "old-school" feel. Feels like an authentic Italian deli and one of the most well-known in the area.
Cute and cozy tea shop located on Highway 1 (Pacific Coast highway). Perfect place to go before or after cruising Highway 1 and sight-seeing.
8 locals recommend
Lovey's Tea Shoppe
4430 CA-1Cute and cozy tea shop located on Highway 1 (Pacific Coast highway). Perfect place to go before or after cruising Highway 1 and sight-seeing.
No place the sit. All the food is "to-go" or take-away. All the meat sells out quickly. But, if you want BBQ meat, this is the place to go. You can find many beaches or parking lots nearby to eat in. Well-known by locals.
32 locals recommend
Gorilla Barbeque
2145 Coast Highway 1No place the sit. All the food is "to-go" or take-away. All the meat sells out quickly. But, if you want BBQ meat, this is the place to go. You can find many beaches or parking lots nearby to eat in. Well-known by locals.
Asian desserts and drinks. Tapioca, mochi, milk tea, etc. Conveniently located.
13 locals recommend
Bambu Desserts & Drinks
153 S B StAsian desserts and drinks. Tapioca, mochi, milk tea, etc. Conveniently located.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good selection of beer/drinks. Good crowd. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Just around the corner from Burlingame Avenue (a popular destination for shopping, eating and walking around).
18 locals recommend
Barrelhouse
305 California DrGood selection of beer/drinks. Good crowd. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Just around the corner from Burlingame Avenue (a popular destination for shopping, eating and walking around).
Nice place for a date or to converse with friends. Good sake selection, different skewered meats and ramen. Very dark. More popular for the younger crowd or those who want more of an intimate setting but can get loud at times.
18 locals recommend
Mokutanya
1155 California DrNice place for a date or to converse with friends. Good sake selection, different skewered meats and ramen. Very dark. More popular for the younger crowd or those who want more of an intimate setting but can get loud at times.
Local brewery surrounded by auto body shops and industrial companies. Located in a converted warehouse. Popular among locals but still a hidden gem.
47 Hills Brewing Company
137 S Linden AveLocal brewery surrounded by auto body shops and industrial companies. Located in a converted warehouse. Popular among locals but still a hidden gem.
Popular among locals. Basement brewery. Extensive beer selection. No food provided but welcome to bring it food from nearby restaurants.
7 locals recommend
Armstrong Brewing Company
415 Grand AvePopular among locals. Basement brewery. Extensive beer selection. No food provided but welcome to bring it food from nearby restaurants.
Irish bar and a local favorite. Enough tables to sit and chat with friends or enjoy a lively conversation at the bar. Usually not too crowded but does have busy nights.
8 locals recommend
Fiddlers Green
333 El Camino RealIrish bar and a local favorite. Enough tables to sit and chat with friends or enjoy a lively conversation at the bar. Usually not too crowded but does have busy nights.
Shopping
Great place to walk around. Many places to eat, shop, drink coffee. For coffee fans, don't forget to try Philz Coffee (right off Burlingame Avenue). Burlingame Avenue is popular among locals and tourists as well but things do close somewhat early so it's better to get there early.
43 locals recommend
Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame AvenueGreat place to walk around. Many places to eat, shop, drink coffee. For coffee fans, don't forget to try Philz Coffee (right off Burlingame Avenue). Burlingame Avenue is popular among locals and tourists as well but things do close somewhat early so it's better to get there early.
Millbrae Jewelers
400 BroadwayFamily-owned and local favorite for jewelry.
Parks & Nature
Very popular local hiking trail that goes along the entire reservoir. Well-maintained, nice views, and lots of trees with the reservoir as the main attraction.
9 locals recommend
San Andreas Lake
Very popular local hiking trail that goes along the entire reservoir. Well-maintained, nice views, and lots of trees with the reservoir as the main attraction.
Nationally famous because of its Taco Bell. One of the most unique Taco Bells in the country and has been on many travel shows. Many beginner surfers go there. Can also get chilly so bring a jacket!
14 locals recommend
Linda Mar
Nationally famous because of its Taco Bell. One of the most unique Taco Bells in the country and has been on many travel shows. Many beginner surfers go there. Can also get chilly so bring a jacket!
Great place to watch the sunset. Surfer's Paradise. Many trails nearby and a few places to grab a quick bite. Can get chilly so bring a jacket!
Rockaway Beach Avenue
Rockaway Beach AvenueGreat place to watch the sunset. Surfer's Paradise. Many trails nearby and a few places to grab a quick bite. Can get chilly so bring a jacket!
A smaller park so parking is a little tricky but good place to see the airplanes fly in and leave. Nice trail to walk around and take pictures.
7 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
2-198;1-99 Old Bayshore HwyA smaller park so parking is a little tricky but good place to see the airplanes fly in and leave. Nice trail to walk around and take pictures.
Conveniently located. Perfect area to take a quick break if the weather is good or just go for a light stroll.
Central Park
477 Lincoln CirConveniently located. Perfect area to take a quick break if the weather is good or just go for a light stroll.
A convenient inter-city trail just under 2 miles long. The trail, divided into two sections, has a north-south section just to the west of Taylor Middle School and an east-west section just north of Mills High School. The southern leg of the trail ends just west of the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station.
Spur Trail
Spur TrailA convenient inter-city trail just under 2 miles long. The trail, divided into two sections, has a north-south section just to the west of Taylor Middle School and an east-west section just north of Mills High School. The southern leg of the trail ends just west of the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station.
Located between San Bruno and Millbrae. A lot bigger than people think but still somewhat of a hidden gem. Huge slides and great views at the top of the park.
10 locals recommend
Junipero Serra Park
1801 Crystal Springs RdLocated between San Bruno and Millbrae. A lot bigger than people think but still somewhat of a hidden gem. Huge slides and great views at the top of the park.
Essentials
Food and drinks from around the world. Great quality and great price.
35 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
765 BroadwayFood and drinks from around the world. Great quality and great price.
If you like meat, this is the place to go. High-quality meats (dry-aged steaks, bone marrow, wagyu, etc.) and excellent service. Since our Airbnb has its own lounge room with a cooking area, its a perfect place to eat when you don't feel like going out. If you want to cook in, then you should get steaks and meat from Pape Meat.
Pape Meat Co
25 Hillcrest BlvdIf you like meat, this is the place to go. High-quality meats (dry-aged steaks, bone marrow, wagyu, etc.) and excellent service. Since our Airbnb has its own lounge room with a cooking area, its a perfect place to eat when you don't feel like going out. If you want to cook in, then you should get steaks and meat from Pape Meat.
Has a little bit of everything (medicine, magazines, hair products, etc.) and very close.
25 locals recommend
Walgreens
615 BroadwayHas a little bit of everything (medicine, magazines, hair products, etc.) and very close.
Entertainment & Activities
Century Theaters located in downtown San Mateo. Many places to eat and/or shop at. For coffee fans, Philz Coffee is also located just next door.
68 locals recommend
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveCentury Theaters located in downtown San Mateo. Many places to eat and/or shop at. For coffee fans, Philz Coffee is also located just next door.
Attached to Tanforan shopping mall. You can spend some extra time at the shopping mall or just go to the movie theater.
34 locals recommend
Century at Tanforan and XD
1188 El Camino RealAttached to Tanforan shopping mall. You can spend some extra time at the shopping mall or just go to the movie theater.
Getting Around
Millbrae Bart station will take you directly into downtown SF or eastbay.
81 locals recommend
Millbrae station
100 California DrMillbrae Bart station will take you directly into downtown SF or eastbay.