Alana's Cafe: Brunch in the Garden

Alana's Cafe is a lovely spot for a homey weekend brunch.

It's located on Main Street in Redwood City, right near the public library.

The restaurant occupies an old historic home, and is nestled under some hundred-year-old trees that shade the lawn and give the place character. There's more about all this on their website.

We bring our kids there, often meeting another family for brunch, and it's always a hit. The setting is great, and there's a big bird-bath and plush lawn to keep the kids occupied.

The menu is great, with all the brunch standards - various egg dishes, pancakes, and sandwiches too. The staff is nice and they do quite well with families with young kids.

It's not a huge space, and can get a bit busy, so expect a short wait if you're coming during weekend prime-time.

Address: 1020 Main Street, Redwood City, CA

Phone: (650) 366-1498

Website: http://www.alanascafe.com/redwoodcity.html

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