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Nini's Coffee Shop

1000 N Idaho St, San Mateo, CA 94401-1127
650-348-9578
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Ranked #1 of 205 restaurants in San Mateo
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Redding, CA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This is one of the last true local, excellent restaurants. It' is extremely popular especially for those who want authentic, original dishes with the greatest hospitality. In the Bay Area, there are so few original diners left, they are gems and they have remained due to quality, price and the owners really love and care that it's the best, yummiest.... More

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Carmel, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

I love having breakfast out and had the good luck to find Nini's on TripAdvisor. Nini's is in a weird place near the freeway. If you do not have a GPS drive north on California St., right on Bayswater & you will find Nini's on the northeast corner of Bayswater & N. Idaho, 1 block from the freeway. I am... More

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CAMBRIDGE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We stopped in for breakfast before heading out to San Francisco International Airport. All that I can say is that if you are looking for excellent food, fantastic service and wonderful atmosphere, this is a place for you. Denise our server was wonderful. She has been there for 24 years, which should tell you something about what kind of place... More

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Peterborough, New Hampshire
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21 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013 via mobile

On a Saturday arrive before 9 and you will fly right in. I sat at the counter and the server was great. She recommended anything with bacon. "Our bacon is great." So I had bacon and eggs with potatoes. The potatoes were cooked with onions and peppers. I think they could have been more flavorful, but not bad. Really loved... More

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Platteville, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This is one of those places you expect to see on TV.its a little Cafe in a nice neighborhood thats has been there forever.The food is fantastic and plenty of it.

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Palm Springs, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

Was up in the bay area for just one night and found this place Yelp. Boy were the reviews right on! It's a small mom and pop type place that has expanded out on to the back patio. After you put your name on the list you can wait outside where they have complimentary coffee. The menu is extensive and... More

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Truckee, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

The food was fantastic and we were able to be seated upon arrival around 8:30 on a Sunday morning. The staff was incredible as were the portion sizes, I did not eat again until 9 that evening. If I am in the area again this will be my first choice for breakfast/lunch.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

Hubby was taking a test in San Mateo, and we needed to find a place to get breakfast. We found Nini's Coffee Shop through Yelp. Had to have the biscuits and gravy - delicious! We were there on a weekday, and it was packed. We didn't have to wait, but we got the last table available at the time. The... More

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Santa Clara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Always greated with a happy face, the owners of this place must certainly take great care of the staff as they are always happy and accomodating. Food is excellent, fresh and comes quickly - the only downside is this place is no secret so be prepared to wait (usually 20-30 minutes) to get a seat!

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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

Walk in and feel at home instantly! You can seat yourself either at the front or wait for a table. There is even back patio seating completely fenced in from the outside World. Their menu is HUGE (both literally and literally - ha ha - lots of items and also it hangs on the wall and takes up most of... More

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