Good coffee, real food, and a place to gather.

A cozy neighborhood cafe with artisanal coffee, fresh handmade food, and 550 board games. Breakfast through dinner, with friends, family, or the neighbors at the next table.

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Open 7 days from 7am · 1352 Broadway, Burlingame

A latte beside a card game in progress
A happy bite of a grilled sandwich

What we do

Three things, made with care.

Barista pouring a latte at Plucky’s Cafe in Burlingame

Coffee & drinks

Locally roasted espresso and house-made syrups, alongside matcha, chai, fresh juice, beer, wine, and soju. Our baristas keep every shot dialed in all day.

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Mediterranean egg scrambler with toast

Kitchen

Toasts, burritos, bowls, sandwiches, and pastries, made here from scratch and served all day. Real plates, more than you’d expect from a cafe.

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Players holding cards at a cafe table

Games

550 board games, from three-minute card games to all-evening epics. They’re how a coffee turns into an afternoon of laughter. The first hour on the free-to-play shelf is free.

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The vibe at Plucky’s

Four friends cracking up over a card game
A latte in front of the tips monster
Cheers with a tiny cup at the counter
A round of applause over a card game
Two friends at the window over coffee and a stacking game
Our one house rule

A space to connect, laugh and unplug.

Plucky’s is built for conversation, with friends, with family, with the stranger across the game table. So the laptops go away.

Weekdays until 6pm, one hour of laptop time is fine. Evenings and weekends are blissfully screen-free. We think you’ll like the difference. You might even end up playing a game.

Games

550 games. Something for every table.

Most folks come for the coffee and food and stay for the games. Quick card games, family favorites, deep strategy, and the Game Oracle to help you pick the right one.

Free
First hour, from the free-to-play shelf
$5
Per person, per hour, all 550 games
Half
Kids under 12
Browse the libraryAsk the Game Oracle
Seven friends around a game table
Plucky’s branded playing cards on the table

Events

Something’s on most weeks.

Learn-to-play nights and open game nights with friendly hosts. Everyone’s welcome, first-timers especially. All events are posted on our Discord.

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Plucky’s teal storefront on Broadway

Visit

See you on Broadway.

HoursSun 7am – 6pm
Mon – Wed 7am – 3pm
Thu – Sat 7am – 10pm
Address1352 Broadway
Burlingame, CA 94010
Six minutes from SFO
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Things people ask us.

Do I need a reservation?

Walk right in, no reservation needed. For groups larger than 10, send us an email at plucky@pluckyscafe.com.

How do the games work?

Your first hour from the free-to-play shelf is on us. The whole library is $5 per person, per hour; kids under 12 are half price. Pay at the counter when you pick a game.

Can I bring my laptop?

Weekdays until 6pm, one hour of laptop time is fine. Evenings and weekends are blissfully screen-free. The room is for games and good conversation.

Is it kid-friendly?

Very. A shelf of family games, high chairs, and a menu full of kid favorites. Family afternoons are some of our best.

Is breakfast only in the morning?

Our whole menu is available all day. Breakfast burritos at dinner, sandwiches at 7am. Drinks pour until close; the kitchen closes at 9pm Thursday to Saturday and at closing every other day.

Do I have to play a game?

Not at all. Plenty of people come just for the coffee, the food, and a good seat. The games are there whenever the mood strikes.

Plucky the Pika

Your table’s ready.

Open 7 days from 7am. Walk right in.

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