Best of 25th Avenue
A short, storied block near the center of San Mateo, from a Michelin-legacy sushi counter to a 1972 barbershop.
25th Avenue is only a few blocks long, tucked where it crosses El Camino near the center of San Mateo, but it punches way above its size. Here's a walk down the street, from morning coffee to a late pint.
Eat & drink
Sushi Edomata
The team carrying on Sushi Sam's legendary omakase-style sushi in a new home on 25th Ave. The single biggest reason people seek out this block.
Luceti's on 25th
Old-school Italian dining with a lively bar, serving the same recipes for four decades. The street's institution.
The Swingin' Door
A classic British pub famous for fish and chips, karaoke, trivia, and dueling pianos. The corridor's after-dark hangout.
Kaizen & Coffee
Pour-overs and signature lattes in flavors like ube, black sesame, and miso caramel. The daytime anchor at the mouth of the street.
Cruel Donuts & Ice Cream
Asian-inspired donuts, weekend mochi donuts, and small-batch house-made ice cream. The sweet-tooth stop.
Tannourine
Family-run Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking known for mezza plates and grilled kabobs since 2008.
Cobani Gyro & Kebab
Halal Mediterranean gyros and kebabs, simple and reliable for a quick lunch.
PJ's Pizza
A neighborhood pizzeria (formerly Velo City Pizza) doing brick-oven pies at the west end of the block.
Shop & services
Mi Tienda Supermarket
A Mexican supermarket with a bakery, meat counter, and an in-store taqueria locals love for its dollar tacos and pupusas.
25th Avenue Farmers' Market
A seasonal certified farmers market that takes over the block on Tuesday afternoons, with fresh produce and food vendors from spring through fall.
Bob's Barber Stylist
A family barbershop cutting hair for men, women, and kids at the same 25th Ave spot for over fifty years.
V.I.P. Hair Salon
A longtime local salon for cuts, color, and styling on the west side of the corridor.
That's the block. Know a 25th Ave spot we walked past? Tell us at hello@sanmateolocal.com.