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Nona's Kitchen in Pacifica is a two star American restaurant. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Although in an out of the way strip mall, Nona's is a surprisingly good find. Hearty, well prepared dishes in cozy, open kitchen surroundings. I love their biscuits and always ask for more. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been here twice, but tried about 8 different things because I shared with others who were dining with me. It is awesome and filling. The last time we were there, this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um....kay so yeah. i hate food in pacifica and this place is a reflection of the crap food here. I went to Nona's Kitchen with my co-workers on our lunch break with the hopes of having a nice little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I ate here a few months ago. We walked in and were sat right away. We were seated next to a table of "local surfers" their conversation was way too loud and inapropriate. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was the WORST dining experience I have ever had!!! My bf and I came here for breakfast. I ordered the 2 egg breakfast and my bf ordered the corn beef hash with poached eggs. Our potatoes were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The people who work here are magicians. Before I could even greet the waiter after we sat down, someone placed a tray of biscuits and jams on our table. Like, seriously... where did they come from?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came with party of 10, including small children, for Sunday brunch - staff was very agreeable about getting the kids' orders on the table quickly while the rest of us dithered about what to order....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, looks like I've got to add my experience. My wife and i ate lunch there yesterday, savory soups, salad for her and a meat loaf sandwich to die for, for me. Reasonable prices, and I'm sensitive to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant really feels like a little kitchen setting. It is a small town restaurant, but they have pretty good food. I got the lemon ravioli's and they were delicious. It is all young girls...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, anyone here who bitches about the owner and how he manages HIS restaurant, obviously never worked in fine dining before! He is no more abusive than any other head chef/restaurateur I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gina A. is absolutely right! What a disappointment! Pacifica needs a good restaurant and, fair enough, the first time I went to Nona's, the food was pretty good.However, this last time, will BE the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing comfort food, every dish was full of tasty. Caprese salad - amazing. Meatloaf - spicy and wonderful! Ravioli - not too rich, and filling. I will go back, because I didn't leave room for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Nona's Kitchen - it's my favorite restaurant in Pacifica. There's a variety of dishes from down home cooking to Italian. Breakfast and dinner are my favorites. It's a bit heavy for lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the cheef/owner was so rude to his employees when i went there, it made the entire experience uncomfortable. i will never go back, even tho i live very close by.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their biscuits are like little grenades of perfection that explode in your mouth with flaky goodness.After camping out in Butano SP me and my life partner stopped here for a late breakfast on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Verrrrry cute and quirky place with nice waitresses and friendly looking cooks in a kitchen very visible to the dining area. We had fun learning about the most curiously named brunch dishes, and when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously do not understand how this place has such a good rating! There were absolutely no redeeming qualities.Wait time - really small place so be prepared to waitCoffee - meh! Slightly burnt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a regular at Nona's for a couple of years now, so I've had experience with different meals, entrees, servers, etc. I usually sit by myself at the bar, but have also brought several friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bacon wrapped meatloaf. Do I need to say more?I'm salivating thinking about eating the leftovers.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is awesome. One of the best burgers i've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went to Nona's for breakfast after we finished our morning run. We didn't realize that they don't open until 10:30 am on Sundays. Oops. Good thing we were only 10 minutes early. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have often eaten at Nona's and I've never had a bad meal there. The skirt steak and burgers are great. The meatloaf, pot roast , seafood and pasta are all wonderful. But beyond the food, the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's is awesome! Food is always fresh and delicious, service is good, much of the time the owner is there overseeing everything. The crab cakes are amazing. i used to go here quite a bit as it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The wait staff is very sweet and very helpful. Unfortunately, if you ask for a custom order though, fear will overcome the waitresses. Why? The loud abusive owner will yell at them, reminding them to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A year ago I gave Nona's 3 stars.......... I'm taking it all back ( deleted review ) and posting this instead. This place is a little bit of wonderful and I find myself coming back again and again....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The highlights of the place is definitely their delicious, warm, fresh, buttery, soft and flaky biscuits! It's hard not to go for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th after you grab that first one. However, rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's is the home of comfort food done fresh. Come hungry. Step 1: Soup. There's always 3 soups made fresh. The carrot ginger is amazing. The French Onion is super-yummy and as a bonus, made...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. Not so much. Oh, sorry. 2.5 stars for the food. -15 stars for the owner. Don't get me wrong, Pacifica is in dire need of good restaurants, and Nona's could probably fill the bill, but there's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it!!!!!!!! It was a total fluke that we ended up there. Been living in Pacifica for 10yrs now and for some odd reason never went there. So our place next door was closed so we said what the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's is great. When you walk in, the "decor" makes you think the food will be diner-ish and average, but almost everything we have ordered is very good. It's a dangerous place (in a good way).
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was delicious!Server was really nice. . . wasn't expecting that after the yelp reviews. The food was fabulous and it was as close to 5 stars without being that way, than I can ever imagine. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Menu variety excellent. Service good or poor depending on waiter or waitress. Food excellent or poor depending on whether the chef or fry cook is on duty. Lunch and dinner a better bet than breakfa...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really grate breakfast spot, other meals would be better elsewhere. Reasonable prices and great location. Try the biscuits in the morning, well you don't have much of a choice, but they are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then it's nice to "get out of the city." In my world, these types of excursions more often than not include some kind of dining destination. Well Nona's will definitely be a major...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I think this might be my new favorite place. I read a bunch of the reviews on yelp, have to say all the raves about the biscuits certainly piqued my interest. My husband was weary because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Although the buttermilk biscuits went down in a flash, and my crab cakes and salad were delectable, I took the trip for the apple pie and met nothing but disappointment. It seemed to have been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's was a great find on our drive back home from Half Moon Bay. We don't know our way around Pacifica so we drove around till we found a spot that looked popular - Nona's it was! We weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Nona's today for brunch for the first time. The food was good. I had the eggs benedict and my fiancee had the big breakfast with berry pancakes. The big breakfast scrambled eggs were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Nona's is small restaurant right off the one, and from looking at it you wouldn't think the food and service would be so great. Its small and has no atmosphere. But you never have to wait for a seat and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So let me preface this review with my initial assessment of Nona's Kitchen based on the reviews here on Yelp. I expected the following things:1) good comfort food2) an over-zealous chefWhat I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Pacifica and have visited Nona's on several occasions. Mostly for brunch on Sunday's. So far, I have loved their food. I usually get the basics though, french toast or something yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's hard about living in a small town? The gossip that comes out that everyone hears about. Granted people shouldn't always believe what they hear, but I did have a couple friends work...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What a wonderful experience I had at Nona's. Probably in the top 5 restaurant experiences of the year so far. A friend and I went to Nona's after a very long day at Dickens Fair workshops,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Couldn't have asked for a nicer breakfast. Got there at 10:30am right when they opened. Server was cheerful and welcoming. Biscuits were very buttery, they are more like square croissants but still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The first thing that happens is that they bring you a plate of tender, flaky, golden butter biscuits that are still warm from the oven. These biscuits are so buttery that the accompanying butter on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They made us get up and move tables so that they can cater to another party. Who does that? Our bread and drinks were already sitting on our table. To add to that, it was not "MAY YOU PLEASE" or "I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun little place over by the water. We were greeted by the chef himself, and seated by him. Our waitress was really nice and friendly. The biscuits were tasty, and a little cold. The overall...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so i'd been meaning to come to Nona's since i'd moved to Pacifica and someone'd told me it was really good. i'd been excited to come for a while, and maybe the hype about it and all the good reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to give a solid 3 stars for the food because it is damn good. But I have also been in the crosshairs of the owner/chef for having the gall to point out that he was seating people who hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We ate dinner here recently after searching Yelp so this review is about their dinner. Got the steak and the salmon. While the salmon tasted decent, the beef wasn't. Thought it was too tough, too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait wasn't too bad we ended up eating at the counter because we were hungry. You can cut the tension in the place with a knife. The waitresses didn't appear happy to be there but the waiter who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another solid place for breakfast. I hear dinner is better.Great service, great muffins....try the corned beef (or even pork) hash....very nice.You can hang out at NorCal afterwards or walk it off at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The chef constantly yells at the help and it makes me uncomfortable to eat there. We asked once why he doesnt open until 10:30 and he said we could go eat at Denny's. The food is not that good and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Would not recommend Nona's for one reason, and one reason only, the totally erratic behavior of the chef/owner. Beware! He will not hesitate to belittle you, the patron, or his very young and sweet staff for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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The last person who reviewed this place must not live in Pacifica, or lives in Pacifica and is totally clueless. The chef/owner is known by the locals as the Chef Nazi. He is a terribly rude man, that enjoys...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am a local here in pacifica, 20 plus years, and know about the very few good places to dine in this city. Unfortunately, a lot of people are unaware of the owner/chef that owns this restuarant....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really good. It was a good combo of American food: traditional and more contemporary. For example, they have things like pot roast on their menu, but then they also have these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*** I am updating this review because someone near and dear to me suggested that I was overly harsh in my criticism. Yelp IS about community, and what I said might be seen as more of a personal attack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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This is one of the very best Restaurants on the Coast and the best part it is not very well known. You could call it a coastal secret that is kept away from all the visitors and is thought of as a community...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my boyfriend has been here several times. I would say about 5 times do far. Every time we want to eat breakfast we forget about this yummy place. Anytime we go to Santa Cruz or Half Moon bay we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went here after debating for years!!!! We had heard so much great stuff about it, so we just HAD to give in & try it. We went for dinner on a Sunday and ordered a large salad (Bibb lettuce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When this place opened it was great however the owner had no problems yelling at his staff and treating them like second class citizens in front of patrons. For the past year and a half the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I went for Sunday Brunch 2 weeks ago. I didn't think it would be so busy! But we only waited about 10-15 min and all the servers were pleasant when we walked in. For starters, they give...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love taking our family to Nona's. The restaurant is no-frills, but the service is good, the portions are huge, and the prices are moderate. The friendly and young staff are always willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get out of the fog (or out of your wetsuit), to warm up and enjoy some comfort food. The sunny yellow walls give you an instant shot of happy from the moment that you walk in.Just the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Pacifica for over 15 years and acknowledge the lack of good food in the area. When Nona's first opened up it was great, good service great soups great burgers....but the past couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to Nona's Kitchen for a few years now. It seems the menu has not changed much, which means that when I do go, I can order my favorite Organic Beet Salad and French Onion Soup. I also like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A no frills mom and pop restaurant serving comfort food. Friendly service, lots of menu options, large portions, and great presentation but the food was really bland. We ordered the roasted chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 6-22-08I just had the best eggs benedict that I've ever had in my life here. My only knock is that they open at 1030 for breakfast on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When down at Linda Mar in Pacifica surfing the baby waves I then love to go to Nona's Kitchen and have some baby back ribs, or whatever else is on the board for the day. In a town utterly devoid of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing better than a meal at Nona's kitchen after a morning of surfing. The hot coffee and complimentary biscuits/jam are delicious. The food is homemade and hearty, while still having...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I've gone to Nona's Kitchen, I've gotten great service by the friendly and thorough wait staff and enjoyed delicious food. The menu bears mentioning: Nona's gives you a lot a quality food....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family loves this place. On the rare occasion my husband and I don't have our kid for an evening and don't really feel like "going out" we walk down to Nona's Kitchen for dinner. I love the skirt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I truly want to give this place a higher rating, but each time I've gone lately has been inconsistent. Either it's the wait staff or the food itself that is lacking. I don't know if things have gotten...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What this local diner-style joint on the beach lacks in ambiance (and boy does it lack ambiance) it makes up for in sheer stomach-quenching Powahhh! To be sure, I can't imagine anyone being able to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Sometimes my girlfriend and I drive up from San Jose just to eat here. The food is fantastic, the service is always great, the chef is very chatty and a joy to watch. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: Buttery Biscuits and Big Breakfasts will result in Baby-Bump-Bellies.... but leave the Big Bills at home, because boy, does this place give you Bang for the Buck!The food is great (been for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. How many breakfast/brunch places really surpass your expectations, vs. just get the job done without making you seriously ill? I went here based on Yelp reviews and the fact that driving to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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I LOVE THIS PLACE! Joreth, owner and chef, has put together some amazing dishes. You can tell from the menu that he has trained and worked in some great restaurants. I highly suggest going for breakfast, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! I always come here with an empty stomach & still can never finish half of my plate. Maybe that's cuz of the absolutely buttery flakey delicious biscuits they served with homemade jelly....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is quite nice here. I've probably had 12 different items off of their menu over the years and have never been truly let down by anything. This restaurant deserves four stars minimum for its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cozy little restaurant in an out-of-the-way part of Pacifica.The service is very decent, the prices are quite reasonable and the food is delicious.If you're a fan of garlic, the Garlic Fries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you scared of butter? If so, then skip this place.And for everyone that loves butter, welcome home to Nona's! The BEST local breakfast, lunch and brunch. They don't mess with artificial...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an employee at Nona's, I want to first thank everyone for the awesome coments. I am going to stand up for chief, he wants his resterant ran correctly, thats all. He's not as bad as he seems!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, that Taco Bell looks neat, but remember it's just the same god-awful food inside. Better to go a few hundred yards further down to Nona's. Whether your day consists of a hike to the top of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I checked out the weekend brunch at Nona's since we were catching the 2pm show at Pacifica Spindrift Players around the corner. I wanted to check the place out due to all these great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try to think of the chef of this place like Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood." He doesn't set out to do evil, but he will ruthlessly and remorselessly crush anyone who stands in his way. In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Searching for a local breakfast joint, I ran across some reviews for Nona's Kitchen, and decided to give it a shot today. I drove through the torrential downpour, and walked in soaking wet. I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We really want to like this place. It's totally homey and cute. We live in Pacifica and have very few options for dining out. Generally the food is good, but of the 4-5 times we've been there,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm mostly agreeing with everyone else: the vibe is very friendly and homey, and the food is nice but unbelievably heavy and if you're on anything NEAR a diet just stay away.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love Nona's. We enjoy the country kitchen feel and the owner always recognizes us and puts in an order for two Kitchen Sink Salads as we sit down. The homemade bicuits are worth the trip alone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am native Pacifican and food is yummy here.. but it's pretty heavy and takes days to get off. I used to be a regular, but like others have said the owner gives off a funky vibe not only to his staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Went last night based on the Yelp review and it topped my best expectation. Warm, friendly atmosphere. The chef went out of his way to make us feel welcome and present fun food selections. He...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you afraid of food made with REAL butter? Do you fear things that might contain more than a pinch of salt? Are you unwilling to eat sugar, preferring instead the chemical tang of artificial...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for Brunch but not that hot for Dinner.The biscuits are insanely yummy but could clog an artery if you overdo it! Their french toast is very tasty and always covered with incredible fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not a ton of good restaurants in Pacifica, and this is one of the two best. Yes, the owner occasionally chastises his help, and that's painful, but I wrote him a note on my Visa slip...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is definitely the best breakfast in pacifica, which unfortunately doesn't say a whole lot. the biscuits are what keeps us coming back to this place, and everything else tastes very homemade in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much. Everything from the always-smiling, whip cracking owner/head chef to the incredible complimentary scones and fruit toppings to the super sweet wait-staff to the truly homey...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For brunch they serve BACON PANCAKES(that's right) also with a side of crispy yet chewy BACON and two eggs. What else do you really need to know? In case you are still reading this and not driving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good feeling about Nona's when we stopped by and looked at their lunch/dinner menu, but we had reservations at Nick's that night, so we couldn't test out my psychic abilities right then. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to go to Nona's for awhile now, and finally, I made it this past weekend. After hiking for a couple of hours at San Pedro Valley Park, I wanted something real good and filling to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were regulars at this cute little restaurant next to Linda Mar beach before we encountered Salada Cafe. I believe this restaurant is one of Pacifica's best kept secrets. The yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Biscuits were super yummy like everyone said. I had their kitchen sink salad which was everything quite tasty and sampled the rest of the dishes from friends. Crab cakes were delicious. The place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was alright...i got a burger and the supposedly famous garlic fries, and everything tasted boring...I also tried the famous biscuits and they i don't know what the big fuss is about. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
High school kids running the place during the owner's absence caused my husband and I to have a poor dining experience along with our $60 tab. I called to discuss with the owner the following day;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yes and I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. We went on Fathers Day and had the worst experience. Besides the food being served up cold and flavorless, the service and attitude of the employees ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's oh Nona's I feel like we just didn't get off to a great start. So after a killer morning of surfing at Linda Mar beach, someone suggested we do brunch @ Nona's. Anyone who knows James knows...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a morning at the beach, we headed over to Nona's for some sustenance. The buttery biscuits they give your table are really yummy...they melt on your tongue. I had Eggs Benedict (and requested...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1st visit and review of Brunch here. For $10 each, we had corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and the roasted pork hash with eggs over easy. We also ordered coffee which was surprisingly OK--not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place and I appreciate the fact that it is in Pacifica, however, the other night (when the chef was not at his customary place at the counter) our food sucked. My salad came undressed! and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chili Heads, Mmm yeah Bring It!The middle-aged chef guy is a chili-head. He knows spice and can produce California-American cuisine with the heat if you ask for it. And more so than any other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good, and affordable. Need to get out of the city? Need some fresh sea air? Nona's is the place. Its not located on the beach, but its a two minute walk through the side parking lot and there you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Nona's.... I sure do miss you!!!I think Bobby Flay from the Food Network should have a throwdown with the owner. But what would it be..... maybe an eggs benedict throwdown? I don't think Bobby's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is amazing, our favorite is the Egg's Benedict served on those sinfully rich biscuts. Dinner is also a must. pasta, great, risotta great, the smoked ribs-- if meat is murder than this meat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I *LOVE* Nona's - in my opinion, it's the best restaurant in Pacifica. (OK, maybe that's not saying much...but Nona's is still really great). My favorite is always the soups - the sherried mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really looking forward to this being my brunch local. We had brunch here several weeks ago with my parents and family friends visiting from Brazil; we had just walked through the house we have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently was in Pacifica for the first time, and was taken to Nona's by a former/future resident. It was packed, so we sat at the counter. The chef and food servers were all in training mode, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A definite fave of mine. My boyfriend and I love to eat here when the weather is nice before we head out to the beach. If the location was closer to where I live, I'd come back more often. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked a perfect day to come out to Pacifica. The sun was shining, no fog in sight, the air was warm, the surfers were out....It was great! Nona's is a little hole in the wall with some great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, am I glad I stumbled onto this place. We used to live in Pacifica back in the 70's and there was no place that served really fine, sophisticated food like this! What a tremendous addition to a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go if you're looking for a hearty meal. I only go for dinner because the lunch is just sandwiches. What to get on their menu? Their Potroast with garlic mashed potatoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I ran a 9K in Pacifica, so I Yelped and found out about Nona's. Sounded great, so I tried to imagine the buttermilk biscuits during the entirety of the race just to keep my ass moving....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nona's a cozy beach cafe located on Pedro Point in Pacifica. It's an intimate local place where you can dress up or down and bring the kids too.I've been going there for over two years now, and while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast - FAB!Surprisingly fabulous service! (Most small places are stretched on staffing and the service suffers, but not at Nona's!) Yummy food. I had a Mighty Meatball sandwich and my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is good, food is great although the servings are a bit larger than I can finish, the strawberry crepe is nummy, and you are definitely missing out if you don't have their breakfast biscuits....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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When your heading south on Hiway 1 this is in the little mall off to the right before getting to Devils slide entrance. So make sure if you want to go that you turn right at the Linda Mar Blvd intersection. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place does an amazing brunch. Based on the great reviews here, last weekend my partner and I decided to check it out, and shared a "Big Breakfast" (eggs, bacon pancakes, and... bacon) and a Monte...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very Good FoodCute 50 diner's atmosphereGreat jazz music in the backgroundAnd did I mention NO CORKAGE FEE on wine! (don't tell anyone)Only drawback, no reservations (weekends are very crowded)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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So far, this is the only restaurant that has consistently provided a san francisco quality dining experience without leaving our scenic terrifica.The kitchen sink salad always pleases my healthy p...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was saying bye to my friend Va Va Voom all weekend long. We just kept going out and going out and going out, and each time there'd be a teary goodbye but then we'd suddenly make plans to go do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like home - if your mother was a fabulous cook. The man can cook - pot roast, salmon, good grilled specials. One of two good restaurants in Pacifica!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Nona's Kitchen serves home-style cooking - providing your mother was a FABUOUS cook! The chef/owner makes excellent pot roast, raviolis, grilled meat dishes, soups and his specials are always worth c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a trip from the city really worth it, even it's kinda hard to find place. good food, good service, nice little place.i like the butter spread they have, they told me the secret...mixed with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 star food, 5 star prices, 4 star service, 4 star menu4.25 ;-)
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this place is pretty damn good I would give it 3.5 if that was possible. If you're going to go for brunch I have a warning for this place. They will serve you these lovely buttermilk biscuits...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Very Good FoodCute 50 diner's atmosphereGreat jazz music in the backgroundAnd did I mention NO CORKAGE FEE on wine! (don't tell anyone)Only drawback, no reservations (weekends are very crowd...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I can brag about in Pacifica. I love where I live, but the fact is there's not much to eat around here. You have the expensive touristy restaurants, and you have McDonald's. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant is definitely worth the dinner drive from the City, especially if you're looking to have a great meal that's big on the portions and small on the attitude. Plus after dinner you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh home-style food in friendly surroundingsThis little place right off highway 1 at Pedro Point is our favorite dinner spot in Pacifica.Chef/Owner Joreth Toropov (who will greet you at the door)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Pacifica last weekend to take the rats to the vet and we had time for brunch before the appointment so stopped in at Nona's. Everything we ordered was delicious, except the pie - but I'll get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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My boyfriend and I are regulars at this cute little restaurant next to Linda Mar beach. I believe this restaurant is one of Pacifica's best kept secrets. The yummy buttery pastries that are always o...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Nona's offers great comfort food in huge portions at a great price. Every dish is a solid value, and the chef definitely holds his own with some of my San Fran favorites. Prices are very reasonable, and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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Dining at Nona's Kitchen is always a treat. We try to go at least once a month, and have experienced brunch, lunch, and dinner. What the simple establishment lacks in decor finery it more than make...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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My wife, son and I have made Nona's a regular part of our dinning experience. The best of comfort food. Never had a bad experience or meal in the several years since they opened. Don't hesitate.
judysbook.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Great home style cooking. Plain and simple. From pot roast to meatloaf, Nona's offer's a style of food reminscent of what my grandma would make, and all the food is done very well. The soups are espec...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Decent prices. I was there for Dinner time, on both of my visits. The first time the meal and the complimentary 'biscuits' & honey butter filled me up, so I was too full to get dessert. So I went back...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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This is a great little place that has sort of a historic Californian feel to it (note old fasioned stainless steel milk containers in back). Good wine list and really creative menu. It has that fresh, organic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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I've been to Nona's perhaps 15 times, for both lunch/brunch and dinner. Lunch/brunch is best, as many of the menu items are less than 7 bucks. Service always good. Try the meatloaf s'wich - to die for. Wide...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2004
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Undiscovered gem, even among Pacificans. Located in a little strip mall, Nona's has an ever-changing menu filled with seasonal specialties. Awesome breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Great value for the money. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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comfort food on the coast...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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deliciously nostalgc comfort food, including wonderful pot roast, soups and desserts. the wine list could use revamping...
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