We know the important role small businesses play in our nation's economy and in shaping the American Dream and here at Simpluxe, we strongly support their success. Join us in supporting them! For a place to start, we have put together a list of recommended small businesses that remind us of how close we alla re to the American Dream. Every small business on this list has been tried and has been confirmed to have superior service and quality. We hope you enoy our suggestions!

 
 

Restaurants

Boutiques
Spas and Salons
Bed and Breakfasts
Other Businesses

 
- American
- BBQ / Comfort
- Breakfast
- Burgers
- Chinese
- Dessert
- French
 
- Hawaiian
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- Mediterranean
 
- Mexican
- Steakhouse
- Thai
- Vegetarian
- Vietnamese
 
 


*=denotes the preferred restaurant among multiple locations of the same restaurant name
$=0-10pp, $$=11-25pp, $$$=26-50pp, $$$$=51-100pp

Categorized by: East Bay, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

East Bay

Planet Coffee ($)
1423 E. 14th St (San Leandro) | Phone: 510-351-5527
Recommended Dish: Tri-Tip Sandwich
Comment:

North Bay

Fred's Coffee Shop ($)
1917 Bridgeway (Sausalito) | Phone: 415-323-4575
Recommended Dish: Two Eggs with Deep Fried Two French Toast
Comment: A gorgeous place to binge and walk around. Enjoy the view

Peninsula

Stacks Restaurant ($) - Visit them at their website
361 California Dr (Burlingame)* | Phone: 650-579-1384*
600 Santa Cruz Ave (Menlo Park) | Phone: 650-838-0066
Recommended Dish: Blueberry Pancakes
Comment: This restaurant not only has great food but it also has great service. The wait staff are always smiling and who wouldn't at this atrium-style breakfast cafe? It's charming, comfortable, and has a small town feel. Their pancakes are famous--describing them as generous portions is understating their pancakes. If you have a craving for a good breakfast or brunch, you should definitely consider this restaurant.

San Francisco

Town's End Restaurant & Bakery ($-$$) - Visit them at their website
2 Townsend St (SOMA) | Phone: 415-512-0749
Recommended Dish: Everything on the menu for brunch
Comment: Food always tastes better when the atmopshere is impeccable, design is pristine, and the view is beautiful. Their complimentary bread basket alone is worth the visit.

South Bay

Country Gourmet Restaurant ($-$$) - Visit them at their website
1314 S. Mary Ave (Sunnyvale) | Phone; 408-733-9446
Recommended Dish: Country Gourmet Cheese Omelette
Comment: This dining joint has one of the best brunch menus around in the Bay Area. It's not just the atmosphere and the impeccable service, it's their fresh ingredients and delicious combinations. Cuisine here is superb yet affordable!

Country Inn Cafe ($-$$)
2010 El Camino Real (Santa Clara) | Phone: 408-244-6267
Recommended Dish: Any breakfast meal!
Comment: This restaurant has the concept of a diner or breakfast joint down to a tee. Breakfast is on the traditional side and yet they make every dish delicious and perfect.


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