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For two star American, try Nini's Coffee Shop in San Mateo. This restaurant is mildly expensive. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and lunch.
5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE!! this quirky little breakfast nook(couldn't stress it more)Ordered- katie's breakfast sandwich ( bacon, sausage or ham,) eggs and cheese on toasted bread with home potatoes on the sideThe inside...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Nini's for a number of years. Nice old school diner. The back patio is heated with gas heater lamps so you can sit out there on a cool day too. The food is good, the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
friend brought me here once and i've been making side-trips (when time allows) specifically to come here when i commute. who knew there was such a place hidden in a residential area? you know it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You'd never guess in a million years that a bustling breakfast place like Nini's exists in this decidedly residential area of San Mateo.Yet there it is, sticking out like a freckle on a dog...Nini's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Tuna Melt is one of the best I have ever had....I order it every time I go!
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is just okay, but it's not worth the 30 minute wait. It's super rich and greasy so expect to get food coma and clogged arteries. Unfortunately, they don't have any lighter options. every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food. creative and interesting dishes. not the same old same old. back area is the best place to eat on a nice day. service is good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Saturday at about 1p.m. I was expecting a line out of the door and a long wait, but to our suprise we got right in and were seated at a table. We had just returned from Canada and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! Traditional, but cool! The massive menu has local faves but also all the expected diner fare too. The Salami omelet is amazing. Most dishes give you enough to save for later or the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/28/36-breakfast-places/ A line out the door on a Sunday morning is a good sign, especially for a little place buried deep in a residential neighborhood without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter what time you go to this place there is ALWAYS a line, its that good. But they provide free coffee and tea outside while you wait. I sat at the counter and the staff was so nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Katie's Breakfast Sandwich with spicy sausage, sub the eggs to over MEDIUM and watch the yolk drip down your hands while some of egg is still firm inside the sandwich. Dip sandwich into yolk, repeat....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place and I am a regular customer......this place looks old and it reminds you of the older times but it's OK the most important thing is their food which is very good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to NiNis for a long time, at least 9 years. I do like this place, don't get me wrong. But, I feel like the quality has really been slipping. The pancakes are made from a mix, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Come on in, sweetie," said the person who I assume was Nini, as she held the door open for me. Sweetie? I could get used to this.As busy as they were, since I was flying solo for breakfast on this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after an easy night working the night shift, I was invited to go and have breakfast. I usually just like to go home and straight to my bed... but I was like " what the heck... lets go..." Then, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I forgot to review this place. This is an old-timey breakfast place in an industrial part of San Mateo and is as genuine as it gets. We go here when we want an honest meal, no frills,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a hearty meal, Nini's is definitely your place. This family owned and operated restaurant has been a staple for years. We sat at the counter because it was so busy inside...which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's Coffee Shop is the best kept secret in San Mateo. My friends and I went to Nini's Coffee Shop for brunch, there was a line but it moved quickly. Although it's little small but the food is fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot coffee and service with a smile. Rene always fills my coffee cups right when I need it filled up. "You want sliced tomatoes instead of home fries right honey?" Right honey.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best. It's steeped in history and that old time tradition is found in the food. Great portions of sumptuous comfort food. You can't go wrong. Everything from a healthy spinach egg-whites...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with this neighborhood restaurant. Friendly and helpful service, very good food for a reasonable price, and a wonderful atmosphere. The inside has the big board above the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came back here with some friends for brunch. There were six of us, and it was a busy Sunday morning. We had to wait 45 minutes for a table, but it was worth the wait! We got to sit on the back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very san francisco if you know what i mean- old photos, license plates, rustic pics, AND A LOT OF CHARM. went on a sat am and it was packed! we only waited about 15 mins tho, not bad. they have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the rustic and local atmosphere here. Old photos on the walls, employees know all the locals, etc. Had to wait a bit for a couple seats at the bar, but was totally worth it. They have coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love that Nini's is tucked away in a residential neighborhood, and it's a place where everyone knows your name and story. The food's fantastic - I come for the Wally's Country Oldies with the bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice cozy little place.. very busy restaurant in a residential area. Good atmosphere. We had to wait a bit last Sunday for brunch and when we finish 1hr later, the place is still full and ppl are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast done right! Quality home cooking with friendly down to earth staff. The Bay Area is flooded with over hyped breakfast places like Stacks and Pancake House. I LOVE breakfast but refuse to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here today. I like that small town feel. The food.. tops!!!Service was good too. price.. decent.i ordered hamburger steak and eggs...and gotta say that was great.Tasted their blueberry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cute little gem of a neighborhood breakfast place. There was a line for brunch on Saturday but we were seated quickly (after a free cup of coffee) and experienced good, friendly service. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best breakfasts on the Peninsula, no doubt! I've never had something bad here, not too greasy, and an a menu so long it is almost overwhelming. My wife can't order anything but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corned beef hash. The best ever. Definitely a gem of a find in San Mateo! Its like time stands still here: old tried and true recipes, small town feel, and diner service (quick and terse when its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't like waiting to be seated when it comes to breakfast. On most weekend mornings, this place will have people standing out in the sidewalk waiting to get in, and as a result, I don't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one sunday morning...at 11....nini's cafe: how many?me: tenat noon....me: oops..make that 12....no.....152PM ....15 of us finally arrive and sat down had a bomb-ass brunch filled with corned beef...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A ton of my friends loved coming here in high school and I'd only been once... so we planned a Sunday brunch with the girls a few months ago here.The wait wasn't too bad - there are benches and free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! Great Customer Service!! I feel like I'm at home when I'm there.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't too bad if you don't mind a greasy meal. As far as hangover food goes it's wonderful. My husband and I tried it for the first time a few months ago. Neither one of us were super...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Nini's last Saturday based on the great reviews on Yelp. Took my brother here visiting from LA. Arrived around 9:30-10am, found parking right in front of the place and put ourselves on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to try the famous Nini's Cafe!!! My friends were raving about their pancakes and omelets, so we came here in a huge group of 12 on a Sunday afternoon for late lunch. The waitress was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NinisThis weekend I revisited Nini's for the first time in 7 years. My wife and I got lucky, and found a table on the outside patio right when we arrived. The atmosphere outside is a mix of roadside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here this morning for breakfast....I think we got there at 8:30AM, which turned out to be 10-15 minutes before the rush. When we left there probably about 9:15-9:30, there were probably about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast place in the World! Handsdown. Period.:)
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow. san mateo surprised me here. i'm impressed to find such character there! potatoes weren't as crispy as we like, but the portions are great and the service was excellent. great choices on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Nini's twice now and have had two great experiences...unless you count trying to park in the neighborhood. Both times, I had great food (and very generous portions) and good, friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to come here for breakfast and am not disappointed. We got there before the huge crowds. I guess we just eat earlier than most people. It looked like a lot of regulars come here as the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a virgin to Nini's and was so excited to try this cute, historic family owned and operated diner, as I've heard sooo much about it! Well, it didn't let us down! The portions are huge and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for years whenever I was in the area. I would say this is the best place to go in the penninsula for breakfast or brunch. I love how its tucked away in a residential area. Almost...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little bit reluctant to review this place, because I'd rather not spread the word about how good it is. Nini's is an old time breakfast diner that is hidden in a small residential...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to nini's a few times and though the food is pretty good, that is not what brings back. The friendly people, the old school decor and the outdoor seating is what makes this place so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is by far the best breakfast I've eaten on the Peninsula, aside from what we sometimes achieve at home on a very good day. We were seated at the counter immediately and had coffee within a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast place on the peninsula. I've been going here for 20 years, it's been rock solid the whole time. Sit out in the patio if you can.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here a few times a week and the people who run this place are awesome. The biscuits and gravy special are my favorites and usually all I get. I like their burgers too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IF YOU CAN FIND THIS PLACE ITS PROBABLY THE BEST BREAKFAST NEXT TO HOME COOKING!!Nini's is a super small charming local breakfast shop. When you walk in you can smell that home cooked breakfast smell....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Nini's "On the Edge of Town, the Best Around", for 20 years. A great spot with a lot of old American Coffee Shop atmosphere. The funny part is its so hidden in a residential...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite breakfast place in the Peninsula. You must have the Teriyaki Steak and Eggs. Look no further meat lovers...this is all you need. Forget the sausage, bacon, etc. just order this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school....great place!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big. Big. Fan. Huge. Love it. Love Nini's. Love Breakfast. Pretty much heaven.It's a bit hard to find -- only if you've never been here before, and in all honesty, I think I'm one of the last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is the spot I always had to go to when I'd come back to San Mateo for visits. There's nothing like brunching with your friends here on a Saturday or Sunday after a fun night out. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for this place can be kind of like going on an Easter Egg Hunt. I say Easter Egg Hunt because of the kind of quiet little neighborhood that surrounds it. It almost seems like it's tucked away...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost asked my wife to marry me here, but I didn't want her excitement for the Katie's Breakfast Sandwich to overshadow my marriage proposal. Nini's is a weekend tradition that makes getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is located in a residential part of San Mateo and has been a long time establishment for the locals. We love coming for breakfast on the weekends and often times see many of the local kids...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
nini's is an old school little joint on an unassuming corner in san mateo. mostly all comfort foods with limited selection of healthy/light fare. i decided to go all out and ordered corned beef hash...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my rule of thumb when it comes to breakfast joints...if there are large quantities of tatted up, scary looking, leather chaps wearing, Harley Davidson driving bikers eating there, you knooooow that's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This morning, the boy and I ate at Nini's for the third time in as many weeks. This was my 21st birthday weekend, and at the end of it, I felt the need for some delicious diner food. Since that rules...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the outskirts of town, this place is a hidden jewel. This place is located in a residential neighborhood and gets packed so be prepared to wait if you want a promising breakfast. I did not want...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is the New Year's Eve of meals. Everyone makes a big deal out of it, but it almost never lives up to the hype. Nini's is a classic example. Crowds standing around out in the rain on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT residential breakfast spot. A busy, and very popular, place to enjoy large portions of delicious early bird favorites. I decided to compile a list for you of what makes Nini's deserving of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After trying (and enjoying) the Millbrae Pancake House, my friends and I wanted to try another brunch place in the area and with the help of Yelp, we decided on Nini's. We expected a long wait, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With all the wonderful reviews this place got on Yelp, maybe my expectations were set too high. Maybe I came in on an off day. Maybe this place is just overrated. I don't know. All I know is that I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omelets are delicious! The BAC (Bacon.. Avocado... etc) omelet is my favorite. I hardly order dessert anywhere and the one time I did, I was amazed... the banana nut pie was great. Love the "outdoor"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmm....Nini's. I drool just thinking about them. I'm a new yorker so breakfast is something hard to find in California. Stuff like banana pancakes, apple chicken sausage, omelets with chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was brought to Nini's by some locals over the weekend. The kind of people who grew up eating here and are on a first name basis with the staff. I had heard great things but was my usual skeptical...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first trip to Nini's coffee shop was today and I enjoyed it. It is tucked away in a semi-industrial part of San Mateo and seems to be frequented by locals.I had a fasting blood test and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Nice mom and pop type diner. The wait is never too long. GREAT breakfast.. Huge portions, they never skimp on ANYTHING. You will always leave here satisfied. I love the old...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd probably have liked Nini's better if I'd been there for eggs, but I was there for pancakes (since waffles aren't on the menu). Unfortunately, the pancakes didn't impress me.I had:* Pancakes (the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for years. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We love the breakfasts (even at lunch time.) Huge servings. They also bring the food out quickly after your order, even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hard place to find. My friend showed me this place, I never knew it existed! But it feels like you are at a diner in San Francisco. The staff are really nice here. The food was good, not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Nini's is one of my favorite spots to eat. The line may seem too long to wait for but worth every minute. If you want a good filling breakfast meal-Can I suggest the Wally Steak and EGGS!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally worth the wait! Not only is it yummy but I love the diner-ish vibe inside. I have been going here ever since I was 7 years old and I've never really had anything that didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great comfort food and excellent service.The only suck part is waiting in line for a while...but...if you have time, patience, and you arent dying to eat immediately, then all should be well. Usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My gf and I finally made our way over to Nini's today, after reading one grade A review after another and months of hyped anticipation, we hopped on our mountain bikes in search of this place and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has amazing breakfast food. Especially if you're hungover. Unlike some other breakfast/brunch places in the city (ahem, Mama's) the wait to get a table wasn't that bad despite the long line...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy! I would never have found this place if not for Yelp. It's tucked away at the edge of a residential area not close to any freeway exit. But the food is good. It's totally casual and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fellow yelper was practicing mental telepathy this morning, and apparently it worked. After leaving the gym, I had a sudden urge to go to Nini's. I showered, looked up the address, and went on my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite breakfast spots when I come back to San Mateo. It's not really anything out of the ordinary. It's just a solid breakfast joint with excellent customer service. I always know...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Please close the door!" Yeah, I don't care that you said please - the fact that you said it so harshly to my friend def ruined my morning a bit. If you were actually a worker there, I would've jetted...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here forever and I love this place. I always get the eggs benidict. So goooood! It is the cutest little spot hidden awaybut somehow everyone knows about it. I like to sit in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Do NOT get the Turkey and Spinach Eggs Benedict!! Frozen spinach and turkey sandwich meat slices....all bad. :-(
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No one gave me the ups i'd be entering the cranky retirement home. Tuesday morning? Maybe it just wasn't the right day for the fertile folks. I was greeted with a "PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR!" when I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been hitting Nini's for years and have never had a bad experience. Their bacon and cheese omelettes are super, and have just recently been introduced to a plate named after the owner's daughter, which...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A really cute and cozy breakfast place in the middle of the residential neighborhood, and next to the 101 freeway. It's so hidden that you can easily miss it by a blink. It's totally another world...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: such nice quaint place in a nice quaint neighborhood, decent food, cute service, lovely old-fashioned interior decorCons: in San Mateo instead of San Jose, long line, place is a bit smallHaving...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why, yes, the food here is pretty good. If you're a breakfast fan, I highly recommend this place just for a change of pace. I love how it's tucked away in a residential area.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I suffer from Nini withdrawal symptom. They provide huge portions for breakfast whether it's omelettes, corn beef hash, or fluffy pancakes. This tiny corner grocery shop that has become a local...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast joint i have ever been to in the bay! Quite a findBeen here only once, but i am a big fan. Me and three of my friends landed there on a Sunday morning and were seated in their comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is our favorite place to have breakfast before motorcycle rides. It's hard to get into with a group (the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars) but for 2 people, it's perfect. I always get ham...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is a hard place to have breakfast at if you're a vegetarian; they don't offer many options (I recall two on the menu.) Most restuarants do better than this. I think most of their fans (like my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place for a number of reasons. First of all it's on Idaho street, and I'm from Idaho..haha...secondly, it's right in the middle of a neighborhood...not really where you would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on this place. The eggs, the waffles, the coffee.....Great little local place. I would go with friends in highschool, hungover when home from college, and now just for a nice brunch with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Hearty breakfast food. They got some huge portions here. If you ever wake up and your stomach is growling like crazy, just drive over to Nini's. You really can't go wrong with the menu. There...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love nini's. it's a peninsula standby. great for breakfast. huge portions of greasy spoon fare. what more could you want?
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the beast breakfast spot not only in the peninsula, but that I have ever had. The atmosphere and service make this spot a gem. It is located in a residential area, so you get that good home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE NINI'S!!! I have been going to Nini's with my family since I was knee high to a grasshopper, and my dad and uncles who grew up in Burlingame were regulars at Nini's also. Every time my uncle...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a 49ers fan ... Ronnie Lott has breakfast here usually on Thursdaysor Fridays.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We found Nini's through Yelp as I was looking for an american breakfast place that has beer. ;) It is a small cute cafe around the corner with lots and lots of cute decorations inside. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
9:30am Saturday and no wait for breakfast?! That alone deserves some extra star-age.I think someone compared Nini's to Denny's which is kind of blasphemous since I hate Denny's and this place actually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't define 'off the beaten' track any better than Nini's. Located in a residential neighborhood near Peninsula Avenue at the Burlingame / San Mateo border, this is a great local place. I much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I love Nini's and know the owner's daughter, but I understand where the negative reviews come from and why I've given' it a 3.Not everything there is good and some stuff is bland and so on. But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for brunch - would go here every time. Loved the portion sizes and prices. The only reason I took one star off is for the wait (30 minutes even at 8 am on a Saturday morning)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was slamming but the service was deplorable!!! Our waitress literally never returned and people were openly complaining about the service...NONSTOP!!! Save your money--and arguably several...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good neighborhood breakfast spot. always a line on the weekends. inside the seating is tight, outside is the best. they do have heat lamps but it can still be chilly. i've never had a problem...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little hidden restaurant is worth getting lost before you find it. Make sure to use your GPS or map it out before you go. You have to find street parking and sometimes wait over 45 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Location: 3Parking: 2Look & Concept: 3Service & Courtesy: 4Inventive & Variety: 4Quality & Taste: 4Serving Size: 4Price: 4Total Score (Lowest: 8 Highest: 40): 28My Rating: 3.50Summary of Review: My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT IN THE PENINSULA!I would've never found out about this place if it wasn't for my bestest. It's tucked away in a residential area on the San Mateo-Burlingame border near the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, solid food. And the best part is not having to go to stupid Stacks.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word to describe this place: SOLID.Great service, awesome food, fun atmosphere. Great local joint with a lot of character.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for breakfast. The pancake stuffed with sausage was delicious and very buttery. Next time I'll asked for the butter on the side. Everything seems fresh and well made here. I watched he guy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese omelette and the potatoes with peppers and onions. The food was really good but not necessarily the best brunch I've ever had. Service was great - my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, the HOMEFRIES ARE AMAZING. Get them "spicy" with green peppers and onions. Potatoes were fresh and cooked perfectly, crispy on outside and smooth inside. Mmmhhh mm good.Bacon, avocado, cheddar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In high school, it's was always the spot to we had late start-this place is soooooooooo cute-a bit small maybe...but i've never had to wait here-this is such a neighborhood spot-and everyone knows...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars? Near perfection in a breakfast diner. This place is an out of the way hole in the wall that is hard to find and small, and there is a line standing outside waiting for a table. We walked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's has been a breakfast haven for me since I was first introduced to it in high school. It is, without hesitation, my favorite breakfast place in the world (seriously...have had breakfast in 30...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had Rick's Omelette. SOOOO GOOD.If your local from Hawaii.."BROKE DA MOUTH". (you'll know what it means)I didn't go based on the reviews but my co-worker took me here. Very small place. But my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is straight awesome... everything from the food to the ambiance!!! although the food has become a little expensive lately.... but thats everywhere.huge portions very homey meal and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat at the counter; service is friendly and helpful. I had the #4 special which came with 2 french toast slices, bacon and eggs. I also ordered Nini's potatoes and holy cow...for this local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd give this 3 1/2 stars if i could. my toast wasn't quite toast after it was drenched in butter. and the potatoes completely suck. but the star of the show was my joe's special ala nini's. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting the Bay Area this past weekend, my mom, sister and I were looking for a little spot to have some breakfast. After encouraging my sister to look on Yelp for a restaurant, she selected...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first found out about Nini's from Eye on the Bay and had to come try it. After coming here a few times, it has become my go to spot for brunch in the peninsula. It's a local place with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing, every, single, time. i crave it constantly! of course i wish there wasnt such a line but hey. its worth the wait. I still come all the way from san jose to eat here! YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have try their breakfast a few time, it was always great. They have a very friendly service, coffee is great, and overall price affordable. Recommend to eat at Nini with quality food compare to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much about this local eatery, I finally decided to try it out. We went there before 9 AM and avoided a wait that started to form, just after we got our food.The atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for the family owned diner. And if it's been in business for a few gajillion years, then all the better. I also prefer places that aren't too heavy on the pancakes and bakery as I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The family and I went here for lunch today. I had the jalapeno cheeseburger and it was a cheesy, spicy, delicious treat. I only wish they served french fries with their sandwiches but the potato...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like a good breakfast spot. When traveling, it's one of the first things I explore in a new city. Atmosphere is very important. This place has it and the food was good too. My eggs were cold, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I sometimes get to work really early and want a decent breakfast, not just a pastry or bagel. After reading the Yelp reviews of nearby places I decided to check out Nini's. Pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Breakfast place in the Bay Area! Hands down!"I grew up in the bay area and have been going to this restaurant for years. Everything is ridiculously good. The huevos rancheros, biscuits and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Hector for recommending this place. I find myself on the peninsula on occasion and this is a great new place to go. I love that it is in a nook of a neighborhood that borders on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man this place is SOO good. they're omelettes are really good. i usually get the bacon, avocado, tomato, and cheese omelette with sour cream on top and it is so good. i love it. i've had their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soo from reading the reviews below this is not a place to visit on the weekends. No problem for me since I work on the weekends. I've been hearing great things about this place for some time now and i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for brunch! The meals here are too big for one meal. I've always come for a late breakfast and turned it into brunch. I think the service is warm and always attentive. I haven't had anything bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's has really great food for really good prices. For about 9 bucks you get a ginormous omelet with a side of potatoes. Everything here is good, you really can't go wrong. If you want to avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Nini's today thought breakfast was pretty good, but not amazing. Tried an omelette and even split a short stack. I enjoyed a similar omelette more at Copenhagen's. The menu is extensive so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm possibly the most anal retentive breakfast food eater. I need my scrambled eggs not overly cook so I order them medium rare. I need my hash browns crispy but with the potatoes inside still soft...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended this place to me and now whenever I'm in the area, I come here for breakfast. It's a charming little place with an old school feel, even outside seating on the patio. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite greasy spoon breakfast joint! I've been going to Nini's since I was in diapers. Their homefries (hash browns) rawk! They also have a cute outdoor patio with space heaters, plants and lots...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been here twice - brunch on Sunday and lunch during the weekday. This place has been around for a long time it looks like. We waited about 45 minutes to sit down for Sunday Brunch - it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the default sit-down lunch location for me and my lunch buddy.The food is classic breakfast/lunch fare. I like the sandwiches and burgers, mainly. The service is really good, and you'll see...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is one of those meals that should never EVER be healthy. If your brunch isn't loaded with cholesterol, fat, and carbs, it really isn't brunch. With that said, Nini's truly delivers!Like other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a hidden treasure. I had driven by Nini's Coffee shop many times on my way back from lunch at Hot Wok Bistro (yelp that one, its one of my favorites), but had never stopped by. From...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if it was because I came to Nini's during the weekend when most schools are on spring break, but I encountered and spied some of the most annoying high schoolers here on Saturday. There...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Nini's for breakfast (for the first time) on a weekday morning and it was just ok.I ordered the two eggs and bacon and I had a hard time finding something I liked on my plate. The bacon was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little breakfast place, with a good variety of breakfast choices. Always had very tasty food here and I just love the old school diner feel with all the road signs and other decorations.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect little coffee shop if the lines to get in weren't so long. But they are worth the wait; good coffee, good food, friendly and comfortable service and a nice place. What more could you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep telling myself to get something other than the biscuits and gravy, but can never bring myself to turn away the tastiness that is biscuits with sausage gravy and scrambled eggs on top. All the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had yet another kickass breakfast here this morning.Met mi hermana and a couple of her friends this morning and had the usual 20-25 min wait on the weekends (tough it out, its worth it...). We ate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yes, the lines can get a little long here, but all that shows me is that if people are willing to wait, there must be something good to wait for! And when I finally was able to experience this place for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
minus one star because they have an outdoor patio and don't allow dogs. minus another star b/c their coffee is absolutely terrible. I saw a couple who brought Peet's with them and I wish I had done...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finding Nini's the first time is one of the coolest parts about this place. You never would expect to find a restaurant in this residential part of San Mateo next to 101 but once you get there, you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for a relaxing breakfast!
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good breakfast, cool patio, cramped dining area. I usually order a traditional breakfast, my only suggestion is they add shredded hash browns to their menu, I'm not down with home fries!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love nini's. it's the cutest breakfast nook in town. with it's limited space and volume of customers, the staff does a great job at getting people in and providing delish~ food. the only thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a great find in an odd location. Nini's is (I think) the only business in a residential area near the San Mateo/Burlingame border. It's an old house converted into a small restaurant. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious breakfasts with friendly service. We are able to get a counter seat with minimal wait (couldn't believe the lines at an hour to closing!). I got the breakfast special (biscuits and country...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Today was a lovely sunny day, so what better way to enjoy brunch than on the patio at Nini's?I didn't mind the 30 minute wait, until it became a 45 minute wait...I did get my coffee quickly, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we arrived in the neighborhood, the smell of pancakes, eggs, and meats practically marinated the area. The breakfast selections all look sooo good. It was just so hard to decide. The omlet was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent breakfast place. Parking can be a bit hard to find. Stacks is definitely better but this place is worth coming to at least once.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions, great friendly service, local papers readily available, breakfast favorites that you can't find elsewhere, beer and mimosas, and best of all, outdoor patio seating.This has been a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I nice bit of "Americana" right in a sleepy residential area of San Mateo.The portions are large and filling while the prices are reasonable. The dining room isn't very big but they have a patio area...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to cut school and come here. I'd also come here on late starts. and after being very drunk on weekends.the portions are huge, its decently priced.you won't be focused on your hangover any...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a plain and simple, "Classic American Diner". They specialize in breakfast and serve it all day. I love these places.There is something on the menu for everyone: sandwiches, pasta,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Nini's for the first time this past weekend with some friends, they had seen good reviews on Yelp! We found it without any problems but what seemed strange was where it was located. A...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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The potatoes with peppers and onions are the best ever (not from a bag out of the freezer)...and so is the wait staff. They are "in tune". We loved the hot thick sourdough toast that always shows up at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here it took me half an hour just to find the place. It's in a residential neighborhood right next to the freeway. Once I got there it took half an hour to get to get a table....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolutely favorite place for weekend breakfast HANDS DOWN!I take all of our visitors to sample the goodness that is Nini's. Sure it is not exactly the healthiest place to eat but something you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid breakfast/lunch joint on the ouskirts of Burlingame. It's definitely in a weird locale, near the frontage road/industrial/residential triangle. It had been raining all day and when we got in for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden in a semi residential area right off 101 at the corner of Bayswater and N. Idaho is Nini's Coffee Shop one of the premier breakfast spots on the peninsula. Parking can be hard to find and you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI came here for Sunday brunch with 3 of my girlfriends and put our name down for a table. Got there around 12:30pm and waited about 20 minutes. It was great that they had a coffee cart and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have great food and very friendly service. Most of the restaurant goers are regulars; the staff seems to know everyone. I usually wait for a counter seat since the wait is longer for a table. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
portions are huge so keep in mind to share.I had the corn beef hash and it came out mushy. my friend ordered the scramble and it did not look too appetizing. the omelet was decent.I'll be back since I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since I was a little girl. I understood my first pun here, at 5 years old. I fell out of my chair and my uncle said "Have a nice trip, see you next fall!", and I subsequently...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is good but not great (across the board). I bet there are several people who are regulars who order the same thing and that's just fine and dandy, but I had the opportunity to sample several...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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you can often find a long line at nini's but it is definitely worth the wait. it's an awesome joint w/awesome breakfast & friendly people. you won't be disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast at Nini's after a Black Friday run....oh man....the teriyaki steak & eggs hit the spot. This is a very nice restaurant...lots of decoration and a very nice staff. Stuff on the menu looked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because of the friendly service. I can get a seat at the counter, breakfast comes out quick. 3-4 stars because of service.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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This is one of my favorite places to eat when I am the Bay Area, Nestled up against 101 @ Peninsula. My favorite dish is the Italian Omelet! On weekend mornings there is quite a crowd, so get there early, or...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Nini's for what seems like forever. It's usually one of those places that I like to go with someone to have a meaningful brunch. My mom and I used to come here to have our mother...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my mom here for brunch this past Saturday on the recommendation of my friend Susanna. I was looking for an alternative to Stack's or IHOP.Waited about 10 minutes to get in at around 10 a.m., not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wifey's Review:Nini's is one of those neighborhood joints that is more famous because of its history rather than for its food. It has a very eclectic atomosphere along with greasy, run of the mill...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh what's to rave about. You wait in line then you get crammed into a tiny restaurant get okay service and a more than ample bill for an okay breakfast. NOT a four star place. The last couple...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a diner/coffee shop done right. As opposed to this:http://www.yelp.com/biz/p8VC6-anSWeT5XLtDO7u4Q#hrid:-uges2DV0t1B_ns8esa_ZAwhich was a diner done not completely wrong.First of all, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm well known for my love of the greasy spoon diner, so you should take my comments with a grain of salt. But both times I've come here, I wished we'd gone to Millbrae Pancake House instead.The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have strict standards against Yelping angry and as you very well know, one can count on me to be extremely civil despite my criticism.Seating arrangements.9/30/2007 - the woman 'hosting' was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shhhhh don't tell anyone about Nini's - I like that people prefer going to Burlingame Avenue so that I can have my breakfast in peace.It's the perfect hole in the neighborhood never mess up your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful breakfast spot. I bring my kids here often so 'mom' gets a break. Very friendly, family feeling place. Sometimes too busy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to try this place out for so long and finally had a chance today with my db. I am tired of the usual breakfast spots we hit so I wanted to try something different. No wait for us as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite breakfast place I've been to so far. Everything is good! I'm envious of the people who live in this neighborhood who can walk to Nini's... then again, if I did that I would probably be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently I live in NYC and I work dealing with people all over the United States. People ask me about food in NYC, how its supposed to be the best, but if they ask me about Breakfast I have one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after four days at sea and had a great breakfast. Fortunately, this was on a work day rather than the weekend as I've tried to come here on a weekend and it had a long waiting list. Too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the only brunch joint I could recommend in San Mateo other than Stizacks in Burlingame. Screw the Peninsula Grill and Lenny's, I mean Denny's. Great scrapple dishes, huge portions....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Foster City for 34 years and have never been to Nini's until today! Have I been missing out! This place is a throw back to the old style neighborhood cafe. The entire menu is up on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place in a neighborhood that does not seem like there would be a restaurant...Great prices, great food, and they give you a lot of it- I can never finish what they give me, and I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite breakfast place in the peninsula!This is in a cute neighborhood/residential location. You are welcomed with free coffee outside while you wait (but we didn't have to wait....we went at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 and 1/2 starsreally cute neighborhood spot. extensive food selection, large portions for cheap (under $10), super friendly service.food was a bit greasy for me so i'm not giving a full 4 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is in a neighborhood beside residential homes- strange. It's small, and has a stool bar, little tables inside, and more tables outside on the patio. I came here on a Saturday morning,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's defines "charming 'hole in the wall'". I would never have found this place on my own. But, thanks to YELP reviewers, it made its way onto my radar. Located in an obscure neighborhood, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went there on a Sunday, it was closed for no good reason. I had to give it another try just because there is something special about this place being the only restaurant in the hidden...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times and it has been about 3 years since my last trip. Everytime it's too crowded or something else goes down. But I made it back. Great breakfast and at reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nini's is the peninsula's hidden gem. i never new this place existed and i live only a few blocks away from it. this place feels so homey and cozy inside, even though it is very busy at times. it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The menu doesn't really jive with my diet. I need a little more on the menu than just scrambles, wheat pancakes, and lunch meat.I had a turkey sandwich and it was alright. Nothing special...nothing I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch on a Sunday morning and i LOVED it! i always order eggs benedict at breakfast places, and it was the yummiest here. I don't know how long the wait is because my friends had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fell in love with this place when we lived in San Carlos in the 80's. Moved back to CO then NJ and now Oklahoma, but STILL MISS Nini's. Awesome homestyle food! It's worth finding from anywhere in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good! Food is hearty and fairly priced. If it is a nice day, sitting outside is a MUST! Don't be put off by the pathway to get there. It is a good thing that restaurateurs trust...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat!!!! I've been eating here since about 1985 (when my first tooth came in). I used to eat pigs in a blanket and smother them in syrup, but now that I've grown up (just a little), I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You Suck.Dont even try to go there. You will never find it.and there will finally be a table open in the back for moi.heaven with a side of home fries...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I haven't been there for a while now, since my love is not home most of the time and he is working his ass off. So everything I am going to say is based on two month old memories.;)Been there a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone talks about the breakfast which is great and is the best and most hidden joint on the peninsula... I will surely agree that they make some damn good omelettes and some fluffy pancakes......
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the first places that me and the hub discovered on yelp and it showed us that we need to trust the fine yelpers with our tummies!Parking can be tricky since it's smack dab in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has serious character; the kind that grows over the years, not the kind that's manufactured by decorators and menu planners. It's an old-time coffee shop, a neighbohood institution, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a GEMI had lunch here yesterday and I will be back again.We arrived a little after 11am, so we got a seat right away, though the place was half full even at that time. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come early for breakfast on the weekends. Come hungry. Bring friends. Just go dammit! This place is really good, and serves ginormous portions of breakfasty goodness. Tons of kitsch on the walls,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfasts... had Katie's sandwich: meaty bacon, eggs over-easy, cheddar, on toasted sourdough, with a big ol' portion of homefries, studded with bell peppers and onion... yum!dpz had the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a hidden gem. This place is tucked away on a little residential street that you'd never find by just driving around. But what is it, you ask? Oh, just a breakfast lovers' DREAM.We had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fellow Yelpers rarely steer me wrong...actually have never steered me wrong, until today. The hostess greeted us happily enough and we were seated in 20 minutes just as she had promised. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is great! It's tucked away in a cute little neighborhood but everyone seems to find it! They have awesome omlettes and pancakes. Coffee is delicious.. One suggestion- split something when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"let's eat at stacks!" -- was always something my friends would pitch... and now i saw.. screw stacks, nini's is the joint.it's a much more family friendly atmosphere and doesn't look fake and made up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'll eat there anyday
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i recently moved to the area and went there for breakfast. just an average breakfast, wasn't nothin' fantastic. the atmosphere was ok. i wasn't crazy about my potatos because they were bland, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In one word, "eeeeeewwwwwwww."My boyfriend and I decided to check this place out after reading all of the positive reviews on Yelp. However, after eating brunch there this morning, we're both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The epitome of Mom and Pop diner. Good eats. I had seen the folks on Evening Magazine review this place a number of times, but could never remember the name. Thank you YELP! Too bad it took us a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! And to that strong affection to it i limit the amount of times i allow myself to come here. They huge omelette's are to die for. I specifically favor "The San...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
right off the peninsula exit and 101...quaint neighborhood breakfast/lunch joint. free coffee while you wait for your table. old school restaurant vibe. santa anita scramble was awesome. chicken parm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long loved local place to go. The history of the place is cute. A couple owned this diner. It was a tiny on the corner shop and they lived upstairs. People loved them and they loved their breakfasts...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love how this place is nestled in between a bunch of houses and an auto shop. I also love how good the breakfasts here are and also how nice the service is. FIVE STARS WOW!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am shocked by the bad reviews. i have grown up in the area and don't know anyone who doesn't like it. I will say, there are some that give it a three, but no 1 stars like the others.I will eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is much better than Stacks'. Shorter wait (but there usually is one), easier parking, better coffee and most importantly, better food. Their omelettes and skillets are fab! The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid it like the plague! No parking and a long wait ...for what? You can't really go wrong with breakfast, but they suck. Next time I'm saving my money and cooking breakfast myself or going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nina's seemed to get rave reviews for breakfast so with my mapquest map in hand and Mitch driving off we went...talk about a home away from home!!! We sat outside in the courtyard our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from breakfast here, I love that it's right in the middle of the last place you would expect. Friendly and fast service, really great, with pretty good food, greasy diner style, which...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other reviews seem to show people love greasy diners! This place was very nice and cozy, even sitting on the outside patio (heated & covered) in a mild drizzle. The food was generously doled out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just walking into this place and taking in their vision alone warrants 5 stars! Where am I? San Matwhereo? This is the place I wanna eat breakfast anywhere I am in the world. Deliciously hidden....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! My family and I randomly stopped in today for a late breakfast...I had to physically prevent my dad from eating all his spinach eggs Benedict (hollandaise sauce was great but he's going in for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was terrible. We waited a long time for the food which would've been OK had it tasted any good.I had soggy French toast which came to me swimming in a pool of salty melted butter. CG had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good but not great tastin' grub. A little too loud (background noise) for my taste. Fortunately, no wait for us. Maybe I'm biased by the fact that I was sitting in front of a baby that kept poking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hearty homestyle breakfast, brunch and lunch. great breakfast potatoes and good burgers. nestled in a residential area in San Mateo near the Burlingame border. Blows Stacks away!
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...without a doubt the BEST PLACE for BREAKFAST! When I moved to San Mateo 6 years ago I was driving around just to check out the neighborhood. Saw this huge line waiting for a local joint...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I was out in the area one day and I remembered that someone told me to try them out. I was lucky and got a seat at the counter quickly. Service was fast and the food was tasty
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is the semi-best-kept-secret on the Peninsula. I've only had breakfast there, and I suspect that is what they do best. You can never go wrong having whatever the Special omelette is that day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over-the- top portions combined with a killer waitstaff make for a fun breakfast. I really need to go back, because honestly I wasn't impressed with my Chicken-fried steak teriyaki. Yeah you read...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got there on a Friday at 12:30pm and only had to wait around 10 minutes. Parking is cruddie, street parking but the food is ample and tasty. You get so much, I could have taken the other half home....
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's definitely a quaint and charming feel about this place. I would love to make it a ritual to come here for breakfast on Sundays. Yeah, the parking is definitely a pain, but I've always been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place friggin' RULES!!!!!!I've lived in/on/near the Peninsula for 30 years and NEVER knew this place existed. Neither did my mom. We came here for breakfast one morning last week after my mom's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great cozy place, rich but GOOD food (atleast for me ;)).My wife enjoyed her pancake, I was little worried eating my rich omlette and fries...Would better order something else next time..As others...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our go-to place for Sunday morning brunch. Coffee is nicely roasted and fresh. Food is satisfying and comforting. Favorites include biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, huevos rancheros, and teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing is better than Nini's on a late Saturday and/or Sunday morning.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A diamond in the rough! A little hard to find, friends have been telling me about it for years and I finally went looking for it. I live about 1-2 miles away. Food is very good and fresh. Seems...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum. Nini's is great. Their menu is terrific and I love a place that has no problem changing the special to suit my taste. I rarely just order off the menu, and I feel bad about this a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's was a fun place to eat. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an entirely different era. However, I felt like the dishes we ordered were just mediocre. I went with a little group of people and we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Nini's! This place is THE BEST for breakfast in the san mateo-burlingame area. They serve breakfast and lunch and the food and the staff are great. The back outside patio seating is great for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a LOT of good food for cheap and you don't mind waiting a little bit while you sip on free coffee, come to Nini's! It is my favorite peninsula breaksfast place and I don't even mind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I go to Nini's on a regular basis and it's always good. If you need a filling this is the place to visit. They even have a "lower calorie" menu to choose from. Your options are endless.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bacon ever. Huge pancakes. Homestyle biscuits and gravy. Ginormous omelttes. So good. The lunch food is good too. Expect to wait for a seat. They have free coffee outside.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Closest thing to one of those down home style breakfasts that one might get in the suburbs in the Monterey Peninsula (e.g. Carmel Valley), though not quite there.Coffee here is top notch, they brew it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for some of Burlingame's local flavor, even though yes, it is technically in San Mateo. Their breakfast and lunch menu is great. The place is small and popular, so you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nini's is a local legend. Until a few years ago, I heard, Nini actually lived right above the restaurant. The food is wonderful, and you'll always get plenty to eat. The prices are a bit on the high...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best lunch I've had in a while. Great service. Great atomosphere. The place gets pretty crowded, so I recommend visiting after 1:30pm.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the busiest places on the peninsula for breakfast, but definitely worth it. They have a huge menu and you can get breakfast and lunch items at any time. Old style diner w/ a Flo type...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I don't like about this place is the wait! It's worth it, though. They provide free coffee and once inside, the service is down-to-earth and friendly. The food is amazing. The best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best omelets can be had here. I love the hideaway location and the decor that's barely changed since the place opened (or at least it seems that way). I love that even when it's packed, I never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Nini's is a San Mateo institution, a neighborhood joint that's been in the same family for the better part of a century. Full of ambience and charm, its a great breakfast spot...though get their early on...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite spot for breakfast. An omelet is enough for a meal and a snack!Go on a weekday. It's *much* less crowded than weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC breakfast! Great pancakes and I love the Bacon Avocado Cheddar Cheese Tomato omlette. The portions are huge, so bring your appetite. Friendly service and the wait time is about half that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has bomb a** food!! hearty breakfast and its not nearly is packed as stacks! I always came here in the morning when i used to go to school in the area but now i am in college i miss the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a little bit of a wait for seating, but this place was worth it. Definitely head here on a sunny day, enjoy a newspaper outside if there is a wait, and then relax on the back patio with your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a tasty brunch/breakfast treat nestled in a neighborhoody square of San Mateo. We had to wait a while, but enjoyed the homefries with bacon 'n other things that I had.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool little find at the end of a busy Burlingame residential neighborhood... Right by the freeway. Just when you think nothing's there, a tiny little neighborhood cafe that's been there since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We always take our relatives and friends visiting from the meat-n-potatoes Midwest to Nini's for breakfast because the portions are huge. The long wait at the door is worth it, and goes by quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the blueberry pancakes. As close as you're going to get to Luke's Diner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Nini's isn't exactly easy to find, you almost need a map, or an invite from a local who can take you right to the door. My first time here was on the invite, or else I would have never discovered it. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Biscuits and Gravy - Never had them so good! The blueberry pancakes are also amazing - I asked for them with bananas and they willingly obliged!This place is such a best kept secret, I almost didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hadn't been here in a while, just went for breakfast last weekend and the wait wasn't too bad (better than the parking). The country bisquits and gravy were terrific, I ate the entire thing. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best place for breakfast in the Bay Area. I had almost everything, even some of the lunch specials. My favorite it Spicy Country sausage and eggs. It's a good, thick patty, with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolutely best place for brunch in the Burlingame/San Mateo area. Forget the long lines at Stacks and the high prices at Il Fornaio, head over to the neighborhood of Amphlett and Idaho, wait a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, you can't really go wrong - I love the omelettes and the eggs benedict. For lunch, sandwiches hit the spot (especially the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno why but the patio area reminds me of Splash Mountain at Disneyland after we go down the waterfall when all the woodland creatures are happy the vultures are not circling their young. And oh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Great local diner, great breakfast & lunch!! No Dinner. Best Bet sit outside in their patio, relax & have the best meal around
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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The bacon is legendary, a vast menu that will satisfy anyone fickle eater! the wait on the weekends can be quite long, but well worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
American breakfast with a long waiting list. Possibility to sit outside snow, rain, or shine adds to the excitement of watching history of California's license plate system unfold as your pancake...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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A little out of the way for city dwellers, but this is the place for a great breakfast. Try to eat on the patio. It's heated, and covered during the rainy season. Have anything on the menu, but do not miss the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2004
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