Welcome to Cafe 3:15

1212 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

General Info

Tucked along El Camino Real in San Bruno, Cafe 3:15 stands out as a casual Hong Kong style fast food restaurant that feels both lively and welcoming. The location is easy to find, and once you step inside, the atmosphere immediately gives off that quick, comforting diner vibe where people stop in for a satisfying meal without the fuss of a formal setting.

One of the first things that caught my attention while browsing the menu was how focused it is on classic Hong Kong-inspired comfort food. The BBQ Combo over Rice is easily one of the highlights. It’s the kind of dish that feels hearty and balanced-savory meats served over warm rice, simple but deeply satisfying. Many diners also seem to gravitate toward the BBQ Pork, which has that familiar sweet and smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. It’s the kind of meal you could easily crave again after your first bite.

Another standout from the menu is the Marinated Duck. The seasoning gives the meat a rich taste that feels authentic and comforting, especially if you enjoy traditional Hong Kong-style flavors. For something lighter to snack on, the Popcorn Chicken is a fun option. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, it works great as a side or a quick bite while waiting for the main dishes.

Drinks here are just as popular as the food. The Lemon Tea is refreshing and simple, making it a perfect companion to heavier dishes like BBQ pork or duck. After a few sips, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite among regulars. It balances the meal nicely and adds that refreshing contrast many diners appreciate.

Cafe 3:15 also keeps things convenient with several service options. Whether you want to sit down and enjoy a relaxed dine-in lunch, grab something quickly with takeout, or order delivery for a meal at home, the restaurant makes it easy. For customers who prefer modern payment options, NFC mobile payments are available, which helps keep the ordering process quick and smooth.

Looking around, it’s clear that many guests appreciate the straightforward approach here: a focused menu, quick service, and comforting Hong Kong style dishes. Reviews often highlight the dependable flavors and the ease of stopping in for lunch or a casual meal. For anyone exploring dining spots in San Bruno, Cafe 3:15 offers a simple, satisfying experience that keeps people coming back for those familiar BBQ flavors and refreshing lemon tea.

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What customers say?

“ Recently found this place when I was buying something next door. Decided to come back the next day to grab some bbq items for dinner. We got some roast pork and a whole duck. Their menu is pretty typical of a HK bbq place and is located in an area where I don't believe any other bbq places are. The cost was a little bit higher than what we usually pay, but nothing too expensive. Ordering is pretty easy, as their menu is limited. The roast pork was a little salty and the skin wasn't as crispy as I would like. The duck was juicy and tasty. Definitely be careful about putting the sauce on the duck as it can get salty as well. Overall not a bad place, and there's tons of parking! This spot isn't located very conveniently to our house, since we do have one closer. But if the place by our house is ever too busy, I'll for sure come back here! ”

- Steph Wong -

“ We passed by and saw the sign 興隆燒臘 and so we bought a roasted duck for takeout to try it out and found it very good. The skin is very crispy even on the second day. And it was seasoned well. We saw that they have an oven right there making the ducks. It is an extension of the Cafe 3:15 next door which we haven't tried but will definitely come back to try. ”

- Vincent L -

“ Located near Starbucks and Marshall's, it's a convenient location to pick up Cantonese style deli meat without going to Millbrae or the Sunset neighborhood. The roast pork has a nice crispy skin, well seasoned. The duck wasn't fatty and juicy. The butcher has great skill in cutting the meat into even pieces, placing them in the box is a neat presentation. You can tell he takes great pride in his craft. However, that also translates into waiting a little bit for your order. What usually takes 5 min at your average deli on Clement or Irving, will take about 15 or longer if there is a short line. But it's worth the wait. ”

- Tiffany Chu -

“ My 2nd time visiting this Chinese BBQ spot. I hate going to Chinese BBQ spots where they give you the leftover parts from previous orders! This happens especially when you buy their rice plates and if you ordered over the phone! I come here buying the items separate with small container of rice. Service was fast going in and out. Close to 12 dollars for a pound of very fresh and crispy Roast Pork. In my opinion, this is the item to get here! Marinated duck was ok. Soy sauce chicken and roast duck was ok as well. ”

- Donny Pusawong -

“ Just realized I never left a review. It has the best baked pork chop rice in Bay. ”

- Henry Tsang -

“ The sizzling chicken steak with black pepper sauce and spaghetti was fantastic. Great HK cafe food. ”

- Ofer -

“ 3:15 stands for 15 minutes past three o'clock in the afternoon, which means tea time. The food is OK here. Not great. Certain stuff were out of stock when we tried to order it like yellow egg noodles or wide rice noodles. Only thin rice noodle or packaged ramen noodle were available. Wontons are not even on the menu. What kind of Hong Kong cafe is this? Dishes like popcorn chicken $8, BBQ duck and BBQ squab were fine. The sizzling rib eye steak spaghetti with black pepper sauce $20 was the best out of the bunch. The curry fish spaghetti didn't taste good after it got cold. The baked spaghetti red dishes was missing that baked favor. For this dish to be good, it should be slightly burnt on top to get more tomato taste baked onto the pasta and pork chop. The double pork chop dish $16 was interesting. They tonkatsu the top pork piece and bake the bottom one. Meh, should have baked it longer. Service was fine. ”

- Jeff Ho -

“ This place is opened and operating as normal as it can be. Ordered the Hainanese chicken, roasted pork belly, BBQ pork. The pork belly was delicious but as usual it has lots of fat ”

- H M -
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1212 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

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