Marketplace Cafe - San Mateo

I enjoy eating here because It's generally quiet, not a long wait and the food is tasty. The menu is limited but there is something for everyone.

It’s a quiet place located on the third floor of Nordstrom. Good for a quick bite.

The location is great and their service is fast. Great menu and the portion was good. Prices were reasonable and their staffs were attentive.

Smells stale and offputting. The owner photos are really old here. You no longer see the food.They serve a big glass of ice water without asking. The staff is friendly. I only ordered a cup of their tomato basil soup because i wasnt super hungry.. it came with a large cheesy toast-like crouton. Both were. very tasty. There is absolutely no ambiance. Very utilitarian.

Ambiance: 2.5 stars (old/dingy vibes), Eating: 4 stars (solid). We ordered the turkey avocado panini with tomato basil and had a wonderful time laughing with my cousin. The highlight was the tomato soup - delicious but not overpowering, perfect for dipping sandwiches. The turkey cold cut slices were slightly underwhelming, but the flavors were good. The charlat was well-spiced and a great complement. The salmon was tasty but a bit dry, paired well with the cousin. The service was excellent, but the decor reminded me of a dated restaurant I used to frequent called Fresh Choice Sweet Tomato. Not sure if it's the same place.