Colander Kitchens

Colander Kitchens Located in the heart of San Mateo at 50 E 3rd Ave, Colander Kitchens is a gathering place to connect, share, and enjoy great food with good neighbors.

Come in, we’d love to meet you!

We're excited to host our first community event at Colander Kitchens!Join Bay Area artist Diana Reichardt for a beginner...
06/15/2026

We're excited to host our first community event at Colander Kitchens!

Join Bay Area artist Diana Reichardt for a beginner-friendly 2-hour watercolor workshop. Sip some of the best coffee in town, create a Tiffany-inspired painting, and meet new people in a relaxed small-group setting.

Details and registration in the event link below! 👇✨🎨
https://colanderkitchens.com/.../tiffany-inspired.../

06/14/2026

French toast served with a Brûléed banana, seasonal berries, and house-made candies pecans

Available 9 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday

Thank you San Mateo, for showing up. We sold out of everything today! The kitchen got slammed and our cooks requested of...
05/22/2026

Thank you San Mateo, for showing up. We sold out of everything today! The kitchen got slammed and our cooks requested off Monday for a long break.

We’ll welcome you all back on Tuesday. Enjoy the holiday.

Sun’s out. Wine’s out. Vibes out.Liquor license approved. Peace out ✌️
05/16/2026

Sun’s out. Wine’s out. Vibes out.

Liquor license approved. Peace out ✌️

Closed today for a private event ✨We’ll resume regular hours tomorrow.Looking for a space to host your celebrations, tea...
05/13/2026

Closed today for a private event ✨
We’ll resume regular hours tomorrow.

Looking for a space to host your celebrations, team dinners, birthdays, launches, and special gatherings? We offer private events with your personalized menu and signature drinks.

For private event inquiries, send us a DM or email [email protected]

You asked.And asked.And definitely kept asking for matcha. 🍵So we tested matcha after matcha until we landed on a drink ...
05/13/2026

You asked.
And asked.
And definitely kept asking for matcha. 🍵

So we tested matcha after matcha until we landed on a drink we actually loved.

Taste testers say “you NEED to add this to the menu” comments…

Meet the Coco-Matcha Cloud

Made with:
• Jade Leaf Matcha organic ceremonial matcha
• coconut water
• cream
• Strauss’s organic whole milk

Tastes like summer! Try this with our most popular dish, miso butterfish.

Looking for an event space in downtown San Mateo? Colander Kitchens is available for business luncheon, corporate events...
05/01/2026

Looking for an event space in downtown San Mateo?

Colander Kitchens is available for business luncheon, corporate events, birthday parties, and more!

We can see up to 60 for sit down dinner and up to 100 guest for a seated and standing event.

Send us a DM for more

05/01/2026

Hello friends and neighbors! We are resuming coffee service after a short break to service our 1958 Faema espresso machine.

Looking forward to seeing you in the mornings again

We are closed today for a private event and look forward to seeing you when we reserve our regular service hours on Mond...
04/17/2026

We are closed today for a private event and look forward to seeing you when we reserve our regular service hours on Monday.

NEW l’Italienne Salad $13For when you’re craving an Italian sandwich… but it’s salad dayBig enough for a meal, perfect f...
02/04/2026

NEW l’Italienne Salad $13

For when you’re craving an Italian sandwich… but it’s salad day

Big enough for a meal, perfect for sharing, and loaded with:

Sweet Toybox tomatoes
Crisp romaine
Red onions
Chickpeas
Olives
artichoke hearts
Salami
Provolone Cheese
Pickled veggies
Housemade red wine vinaigrette

All the bold flavors of your favorite Italian sub, minus the bread.

Come try it and tell us what you think

Colander Kitchens
30 E 3rd Ave
Downtown San Mateo, California
MON-FRI 9 AM - 2:30 PM

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50 E 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

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