Sama Coffee Shop

I’d give it a 4.5 stars. The atmosphere was really nice, quiet and comfy. The Turkish coffee and cappuccino were pretty good. Tried the rose milk cake, pistachio kadyif (I think that’s how it’s called) and chocolate “croissant”. They were all good, just not exceptional (yet). Plus points for the rose milk cake for actually tasting natural (it’s always a gamble).

Came here for brunch on a Sunday with a friend and had such a great experience! The staff were super friendly and cheerful — welcoming without being overbearing. The vibe was relaxed with great music in the background. The chai and baklava were delicious, but the real star was the cheese-filled pastry — absolutely heavenly. Perfectly warm, flaky, and satisfying. Found plenty of street parking with lots of shade. Definitely a cozy spot worth visiting in San Mateo. I’ll be back!

This is a really beautiful coffee shop. The decor is very ornate. It's a cool place to sit and spend some time if you can find a seat. The first time, we got lucky and got a table. The second time, it was too crowded but we were able to find a table and seats outside. The service can be very slow which is fine if you plan on linger a while but don't come here if you are expecting to grab a quick drink and go. We tried a few teas and a couple of coffee drinks. The coffee drinks were too sweet for us. The teas were good.

Beautiful coffee shop with a relaxed environment. The coffee was delicious and the pastries look amazing. There is not a restroom in the shop but there is one right around the corner with a code.

Extremely cute cafe in the heart of san mateo. Loved the pistachio came there. Can have it any number of times. The coffee was pretty good as well. I loved the seats by the window.