On 1166 Howard Ave, Burlingame, Mints & Honey solidifies their standing as a popular breakfast destination for those who want to enjoy a unique take on traditional breakfast dishes. The restaurant’s cozy interior was lit up with warm lights and greenery. 

Their menu was stacked with their variations of common dishes such as: waffles, toast, sandwiches, and more. They offer sampler options for their waffle and toast section for people who want to experiment. I came to a consensus and ordered their avocado and egg toast and waffle sampler.

Avocado and egg toast is a typical breakfast dish, but how does Mints & Honey’s fare? The avocado presented a refreshing, creamy taste that was complimented by the balanced, sourdough toast. The egg did not offer much aside from a lingering mild yolky-aftertaste. Although I do not usually order this dish, this would definitely be an item I’d come back for. 

The waffler sampler was an experience. I was allowed up to four variations, so I tried their Classic, Banana and Cream, Berry and Yogurt, and Churro waffle. The Classic was sweet and buttery but nothing special. The Banana and Cream was an elevated version of the previous waffle. The addition of bananas and  toasted walnuts brought out a taste familiar to an ice-cream sundae. The Berry and Yogurt was disappointing, with the yogurt flushing out the taste of everything else. Amongst them all, my favorite was the Churro. It was similar to the first variation, but their churro sugar and the drizzle of chocolate made it unique.

Mints & Honey offered innovative takes on breakfast dishes while also refining the classics. Overall, I’d rate this restaurant a strong 4/5 and would recommend it if you want to experience creative variations on a traditional breakfast.