Easily accessible from Highway 101, Caltrain and El Camino Real, the Broadway district is a thriving yet quaint commercial corridor in Burlingame. Eateries for every palette and locally owned shops line the streets, where you will find colorful mews and walkways blending into the residential areas. Broadway is largely composed of independently owned businesses retaining their original Mission Revival and Classical Revival architecture, adding to the area’s character.
In fact, the city of Burlingame has its eyes set on developing the area further with the Broadway Specific Plan underway. Enhancements like increased retail and residential density, outdoor dining spaces and bike lanes have been explored by the community under this plan. In tandem with the Caltrain grade separation project for Broadway Station, which operates on weekends only due to traffic and safety concerns, the city’s goal is for the district to become more accessible and attractive for visitors.
Amidst the proposed changes and ongoing public transit improvements, Broadway offers pedestrian-friendly blocks ready to be explored.
Nature and history
Broadway Arch: Cross under the neon Broadway Arch to begin your visit. The arch has a century-long history with Burlingame, having originally been erected on Howard Avenue at El Camino Real to promote the Pacific City amusement park at Coyote Point in 1922. The arch was installed in its current location in 1988 following a “Save the Arch” campaign by the Broadway Merchants Association.
Broadway Arch, 1101 Broadway (across from the Broadway Caltrain station)
Bayside Park (Bayside Fields): Located just over half a mile away from the Broadway Arch, Bayside Park offers a relaxing outdoor space and recreational activities of all kinds. The park has the largest collection of formal athletic facilities in Burlingame, such as fields for soccer, youth baseball and softball. In addition, the park offers miles of trails, many of which connect to the larger Bay Trail, as well as a dog park. Two parking lots are available in the lots near Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Bayside Park, 125 Airport Blvd. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Food and drinks
Yangon: Describing themselves as Asian fusion cuisine, Yangon offers traditional Burmese dishes such as mohinga, tea leaf salad and Nan Gyi thoke, as well as Chinese American items like sesame chicken and walnut shrimp.
Yangon, 1136 Broadway; 650-348-8848. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Curry Hyuga: Opened in March 2020, Curry Hyuga thrived as a takeout spot during the pandemic before welcoming dine-in guests. Their Japanese curry is made with caramelized onions and a special blend of spices.
Menu offerings include various rice plates, from their signature pork katsu curry, karaage curry and vegetarian options like sweet corn and potato croquette curry (korokke) to non-curry options like beef hayashi om-rice and a traditional teishoku rice plate. The restaurant has since opened locations in San Francisco and Cupertino owing to the success of their Broadway eatery.
Curry Hyuga, 1204 Broadway; 650-458-3082, Instagram: @curry_hyuga. Open Monday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Pulpo Restaurant & Wine Bar: Whether sampling tapas with a glass of wine or sitting down for dinner to try their paella and churros, Broadway’s only Spanish restaurant has something for everyone.
Pulpo Restaurant also has a daily happy hour featuring appetizers and a selection of house red and white wines, beer and cocktails.
Pulpo Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1184 Broadway; 650-699-1027, Instagram: @pulpowinebar. Open Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Broadway Kebab & Gyros: Flavorful wraps, salads and entree plates are available at this eatery, open since 2022. Broadway Kebab & Gyros also offers Turkish specialties such as manti dumplings, cigar (sigara) börek pastry rolls filled with feta and scallions, and İskender-style kebabs topped with tomato sauce.
Broadway Kebab & Gyros, 1232 Broadway; 650-389-7173, Instagram: @broadwaykebab1232. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Himali Bistro: Showcasing the flavors of the Himalayan region, this restaurant offers Nepali and Indian cuisine. Dishes include Nepalese momo dumplings and bara lentil pancakes as appetizers, and Bhuteko bhaat (Nepalese-style fried rice), tandoori chicken and saag paneer as entrees, plus many more.
Himali Bistro, 1251 Broadway; 650-931-4763, Instagram: @himalibistro. Open Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Broadway Prime: Since 2000, Broadway Prime has provided the neighborhood with prime rib dinners complete with salad and sides such as creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and English baked popovers. The restaurant serves four cuts of prime rib, including The Peninsula Cut on the smaller side and the hefty, bone-in option known as The Broadway Cut.
Broadway Prime, 1361 Broadway; 650-558-8801, Instagram: @broadway.prime. Open Sunday from 5-9 p.m. and Monday to Saturday from 5-9:30 p.m.
Centro Pizza: Centro Pizza specializes in Neapolitan pizza pies. Their menu offers 13 types of red sauce (Pizza Rosse) and white sauce (Pizza Bianche) pies. Options include the classic margherita pizza, vegetarian pesto pizza and “Pisatacchio” with white sauce, pistachio cream, mortadella, lemon ricotta and smoked mozzarella.
Centro Pizza, 1326 Broadway; 650-513-6387, Instagram: @broadway_centro. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 4-9 p.m.
Bonne Sante Broadway: For a quick yet filling lunch on Broadway, Bonne Sante offers freshly prepared sandwiches, burgers and salads seven days a week. Their bestselling items include The Hottie sandwich with spicy breaded chicken and buffalo sauce and The Wrangler burger with cheddar cheese, onion rings and barbecue sauce. The eatery offers a handful of tables for dine-in as well as takeout via phone, online ordering and DoorDash.
Bonne Sante Broadway, 1431 Broadway; 650-343-2076, Instagram: @bonnesantebroadway. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Broadway Grill: Featuring live music from Thursday to Sunday and a menu of American and European-inspired appetizers, steaks, pastas and desserts, Broadway Grill is the spot for a night out. The menu focuses on organic and sustainable ingredients, as well as their expansive wine list.
Located in a former bank building, the restaurant features 20-foot ceilings and a retro neon sign outside. Reservations are recommended for nights with live music, ranging from jazz, piano and full bands.
Broadway Grill, 1400 Broadway; 650-393-5897, Instagram: @bwgrill. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Preston’s Candy & Ice Cream: This ice cream and candy shop has been a fixture along Broadway since 1947. In 2023, Javier Santiago purchased the business from longtime owner Irene Preston, and he now shares his love of chocolate by making confections in-house daily.
Customers can order ice cream by the scoop in addition to Javier Confectionary items such as monthly chocolate boxes and rocky road almond clusters.
Preston’s Candy & Ice Cream, 1170 Broadway, Instagram: @prestonscandy.broadway and @javierconfectionery. Open Monday to Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Coffee, tea and libations
Sweet Citrus: Operating out of the Burlingame Farmers Market grocery store, stop by Sweet Citrus for made-to-order fruit juices, smoothies, acai and yogurt bowls and wellness shots.
Sweet Citrus, 1236 Broadway; 650-242-1011, Instagram: @sweet__citrus. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Plucky’s Cafe: This board game cafe offers a wide menu of coffee, libations, sandwiches and desserts for guests to relax, play and gather on Broadway. Guests can stop in to try Plucky’s food and beverage menu and enjoy their full library of 250 board games for a fee.
Plucky’s Cafe, 1352 Broadway; 650-242-1011, Instagram: @pluckys_cafe. Open Monday to Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weimax Wines & Spirits: Established in 1961, Weimax Wines & Spirits has been a stalwart figure on Broadway, catering to those looking for a good bottle of wine at a sensible price. Weimax is open six days a week, and customers can choose from 45 global wine selections to sample in their tasting room at the back of the shop.
Weimax Wines & Spirits, 1178 Broadway; 650-343-0182. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lilikoi on Broadway: Open for just under a year on Broadway, this is the first San Mateo County location of the California-based boba shop chain. Fruit teas, milk teas and snacks like musubi, lumpia and waffles are available at this Hawaii-themed spot.
Lilikoi on Broadway, 1355 Broadway; 650-389-6716, Instagram: @lilikoi.broadway. Open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 6:30 p.m.
Behan’s Irish Pub: Looking for a divey watering hole along Broadway? Look no further than Behan’s Irish Pub for a pour of Guinness. This cash-only spot has sports playing throughout the day, shuffleboard, karaoke and an outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters for the colder months.
Behan’s Irish Pub, 1372 Broadway; Instagram: @behansirishpub. Open daily from noon to 2 a.m.
Lifestyle and beauty
FLEXX Studios: FLEXX Studios hosts a calendar of 50-minute core-focused, high-intensity workout classes. Classes available include reformer pilates, kickboxing, strength training, mat pilates and yoga. Customers can join by purchasing class packs, drop-in sessions, memberships or even private training sessions to meet their health goals.
FLEXX Studios, 1300 Broadway; 650-525-4712, Instagram: @flexxstudiosburlingame. Open Monday to Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blooming Nails: Customers turn to Blooming Nails for their colorful nail designs and artwork. Their website features a gallery of their past nail artwork that customers can take inspiration from. The salon also offers a full suite of manicure, pedicure, lash and waxing services for walk-in and by reservation.
Blooming Nails, 1359 Broadway; 415-699-9292, Instagram: @bloomingnail1359. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nabi Salon: Nabi Salon specializes in cut and color services, with enthusiastic customer before-and-after photos posted on Instagram and TikTok. Haircuts are available for men, women and children, in addition to specialized color services such balayage, highlights, tinting and touch-ups. Appointments can be made by phone and email.
Nabi Salon, 1361 Broadway; 650-242-6619, Instagram: @nabisalon. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Art and shopping
Helm of Sun Valley: Helm of Sun Valley sells custom ski boots fitted to maximize comfort and performance. The shop provides ski and snowboard expertise for riders of all levels, as well as season-long equipment rentals. The Broadway shop opened in August 2024, relocating from its longtime San Mateo location.
Helm of Sun Valley, 1301 Broadway; 650-344-2711, Instagram: @helmofsunvalley_ski. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday to Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m.
BellaLuna: BellaLuna’s slim storefront on Broadway can be easy to miss if not for the clothing and vintage ware displayed outside. Promising a “one of a kind” shopping experience on its social media profiles, BellaLuna is a consignment shop selling jewelry, dresses, shoes, skin care and makeup.
BellaLuna, 1310 Broadway; 650-344-8656, Instagram: @bellalunabroadway. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sutterfield Consignment Gallery: Seeking designer home furniture and decor? Sutterfield features a curated gallery of high-end, gently preowned furniture, decor, lighting, fine art, jewelry and other items by consignment.
Sutterfield Consignment Gallery, 1355 Broadway; 650-389-6716. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reborn.: Reborn. was opened on Broadway two years ago by sneaker enthusiast Ray Liang. A collector for over 20 years, Liang curates Reborn’s selection of footwear by working with fellow collectors. Sought-after colorways and models by Air Jordan, Nike, New Balance and Yeezy sneakers are on sale, to name a few.
Reborn., 1452 Broadway; 650-865-3175, Instagram: @reborn.bayarea. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Burlingame LaGuna Florist: Since 2007, owner Lucy Dul has provided flower arrangements, bouquets, plants and gift baskets for all occasions. The shop also delivers to the surrounding Burlingame area and provides arrangements for local businesses.
Burlingame LaGuna Florist, 1201 Broadway; 650-342-8187. Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All That Glitters: Established in 1983, All That Glitters sells vintage items of all kinds, from jewelry, costumes, clothing, home decor, statues and more. Owner Isabelle de Paz is passionate about crafting custom designs and pieces, particularly Native American, Victorian and tribal jewelry.
All That Glitters, 1454 Broadway; 650-347-7979, Instagram: @allthatglittersburlingame. Open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
Around the corner
Summit Bicycles: With four locations in the Bay Area, Summit Bicycles has been serving the Broadway area since 2007. Their Burlingame location is hard to miss with its colorful mural reflecting the bike shop’s logo, painted by San Francisco artist Victor Reyes. Cycling gear, safety equipment, accessories and apparel are available to buy, and the store also has a repair shop and rental program.
Summit Bicycles, 1031 California Drive; 650-343-8483, Instagram: @summitbicycles. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mokutanya: Mokutanya is a late-night dining destination serving freshly grilled meats and veggies plus ramen, with Japanese-style sunken table settings. Their yakitori offerings are vast, with everything from king oyster mushrooms to pork cheeks to black cod belly on the menu.
Mokutanya, 1155 California Drive; 650-348-9388, Instagram: @mokutanya. Open Sunday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cafe Capuchino: This neighborhood cafe offers a warm atmosphere thanks to its cozy interior and compact menu. Espresso beverages such as Americanos, lattes and mochas are available in addition to smoothies and juices.
Cafe Capuchino, 1158 Capuchino Ave.; 650-389-6716, Instagram: @giulianos_cafe_capuchino. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Que SeRaw SeRaw: Fuel your day with organic, raw, vegan and gluten-free meals at Que SeRaw SeRaw. The eatery celebrates the raw food movement, which emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods. Recent offerings include a spicy celery crunch salad, Poquito burrito featuring walnuts, romas, red onion, cilantro, lime and taco seasoning, and creamy red pepper soup.
Have a sweet tooth? Que SeRaw SeRaw also crafts an array of desserts, from cinnamon rolls and cranberry scones to lemon cheesecake featuring an almond, vanilla and date crust. The menu changes weekly to ensure freshness and seasonal variety, and online orders open every Sunday for the following week so customers can plan ahead.
Que SeRaw SeRaw, 1160 Capuchino Ave.; 650-348-7298, Instagram: @queserawseraw. Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
