Fiero Caffe

Ist time here and impressed. Wanted coffee in a real cup and almond croissant and stayed for the ambiance! Italian music playing in the background and a window seat to view the creek. Talk about relaxing ☺ A lot of locals here so I know they've found a great spot!!!They offer breakfast and lunch, will have to try these another time. Can imagine this spot with the umbrellas on a summer morning. Give it a try ❤

Don’t know how you could give the food less than 5 stars. I got pesto and my husband got carbonara. The sauce was soo thick, creamy, and flavourful. Portion size was generous, I had to take some home (mostly so I could enjoy again later haha). The coffee taste in our iced coffee was very good. Will definitely be back. Thanks for a great lunch!

Outstanding neighborhood Italian restaurant! Hours of operation are very limited(7am to 2 pm). Excellent breakfast/brunch menu options, and espresso drink selection. $10 mimosa Chianti, Pinot Grigio. I recommend their spaghetti with fresh clams, prawns, tomato, asparagus in a garlic wine marinara sauce. Really loved their eggplant parmigiana: peas, mozzarella cheese in a light tomato sauce. No pasta, but absolutely delicious!
Great selection of teas, coffee, and espresso drinks!

I went here because I was interested in visiting the local coffee shops in my area. Little did I know that this place would top my last favorite place by a large margin. When I walked in there are these huge windows and the place is light and airy. There are obvious friends that were laughing and talking with the owner. When I ordered my coffee the owner came to answer a question I had between two of his drinks. They brought the coffee to me. When I had my first sip, I had a euphoric moment. I was in a negative headspace and this got me to see a new perspective. The experience and the quality of coffee is phenomenal. At the end, I didn’t need to find a bin to put the cup away. This makes the total experience a 12/10. Parking is difficult, but with good reason.

We went there at 7.10am after dropping parents off at the airport. Full menu was available within 20 mins. The owner is amazing , very warm and welcoming. The interiors are well appointed, bright and clean.
We had the marsala chicken and a grilled chicken sandwich. Both of the dishes were phenomenal and I would 100% visit again. Drop by this place you will not want to miss it.

inconspicuous from the outside, but very nice and cozy inside the cafe. delicious, good prices, friendly staff and kind visitors

Best Tiramisu. Better than average latte and Croissant. Eggplant dishes are real deal. Both indoor and outdoor seating has homely feeling. Penne salmon will get 10/10.

Best Italian food in the area. The owner is from Italy and it shows in the flavorful food he serves. The eggplant parmesan reminds me of what I used to get in New York City and it will melt in your mouth.

Nice coffee and brunch.
Environment is quiet and makes me feel relaxed.

I usually enjoy the time with friends here.
The speed of serving is not slow. And food here is fresh and not frozen.

Heated Croissant bread are also worth trying.

Our all time favorite coffee shop that is apart of our morning routine. Amazing food, coffee and service, 10/10

Great atmosphere, amazing and hard working staff. Really happy that i found this beautiful gem. Filippo is just always happy and welcoming everyone, you will see him every day they are open.
A must go place in san Mateo for the best Italian experience. Coffee reminds me of real Italian coffee from Italy and the food is always fresh.
I have been going to this spot for about 6 month and very hard not to go back... (like everyday they are open haha).

Would really recommend giving a try to this local business.

Great place walking distance from hospital. Perfect stop by if you have lots of appointments. Friendly stuff, fast service and delicious cappuccino ! Smoked salmon omelette is must to try ( its with goat cheese inside, and if you're allergic or don't like goat cheese make sure you tell them to sub with mozzarella, i did the same). Highly recommend this cafe !

A wonderful Italian cafe. The dishes here are prepared well with quality ingredients. The Mediterranean omelette was very tasty and came with great quality bread. Ask for avocado and you won’t be disappointed. The cafe also has a nice selection of pastries to choose from. Looking forward to coming back.

In A Nutshell:

-Fiero Caffe is a small sidewalk cafe located along the border of downtown San Mateo.
-It's actually very spacious once you walk inside.
-If you love a good omelet I suggest you either order the "egg" or "sicilian" omelettes.
-The Sicilian has some very good sausage inside it!
-If you can grab a table out front, I would do that especially in the morning.

Overall, this is a very nice little cafe in San Mateo.

Came here for brunch. Ordered a smoked salmon omelette, and my friend got a sicilian omelette. The smoked salmon omelette had a very satisfying mix of flavorful salmon and cheese. We also shared a bruschetta, which had a generous share of tomato and oil with some fresh greens. The ambience was very relaxed and soothing, not very loud with spaced out tables and an open airy feel.

Overall a very satisfying brunch in a pleasant environment.

This place is awesome. Great coffee and food (bfast, lunch, and dinner)… and cool (European/Italian) atmosphere. We come here all the time, and have noticed how much love the owner - originally from Silcily/Milan puts in every detail of the restaurant

Really loved the European feel of this unique cafe. Relaxed with great (strong!) coffee, perfectly made croissants, and a delicious omelet in a nice, quiet room. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great start to their day.

Very nice hidden jewel in San mateo. It's pretty authentic Italian food. The lasagna is 100% homemade and the omelettes are pretty good as well. They have some pastries, and canned drinks on display. The coffee is very good, and made fresh right behind the counter.

Came for brunch and saw puttanesca on the special’s menu so had to get it. I love a good puttanesca!! Great customer service here.

Best coffee in town! Amazing Italian food. 🔥