Three Craft Kitchen - San Mateo

Give this place a shot; I promise you won’t regret it. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but absolutely worth it!

This is a fantastic brunch destination with quick service. Be sure to make a reservation, as it fills up rapidly. The menu features classic American dishes, and they also offer a full bar.

We absolutely love Three! The maple-chipotle sauce on their wings, bacon bits, and fried chicken is simply amazing. The three grind burger is fantastic, and the benedicts are excellent. The guava mimosas take it to the next level. With Edgar at the bar and the friendly waitstaff, you really can't go wrong here.

I would give it around 3.5 stars. Everything was just okay—not great, not terrible, just average. There wasn't a single dish that impressed me. The menu features typical American homestyle food, but it lacks any real flair or uniqueness. Overall, it was simply mediocre.

I visited this restaurant for brunch to sample their fried chicken and waffles, but unfortunately, it wasn't what I had anticipated. The chicken was overly soaked in syrup, making the batter soggy. The bacon strips also failed to deliver on crispiness. I will say the portion sizes are generous, and the service was good. However, the noise level in the restaurant was quite overwhelming; it was so loud that I could hardly hear myself speak. The din was even louder than at a Chinese banquet.