Skyline’s Cafe

Reviews

• Eric W.

  star star star star_border star_border 29 July 2026

  As far as HK cafés (aka 'cha chaan teng') in the Bay Area go, Skyline's Café lies squarely in the middle of the pack. The food is decent, albeit nothing spectacular. However, service is simply horrendous, even by Chinese standards, and the restrooms are absolutely appalling.
  
  The "happy hour" deals in the late afternoon and wee hours of the night are reasonably priced. There is also a wider selection than at most other places, but unlike elsewhere, drinks are not included. They are offered at a discounted price of $2 though, so if you wish to order just drinks, you have the option.
  
  The wall artwork is interesting, yet hilarious at the same time to say the least. Horrendously bad renditions of Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Ché Guevara, Sergio Romo, a Chinese dragon, and a Boss Baby in the image of the Virgin Mary all make their presence known while you wolf down your meal. Once you've caught a glimpse of these fine creations, they simply cannot be unseen!
  
  The phone number and e-mail of the artist are also boldly listed, so if you are so inclined, you can even have your own custom version in the comforts of your home!
  
  Overall, I'd say that during normal lunch and dinner hours, you can find many options better than Skyline's, but for either late afternoon or to quell those evening munchies (open until 1 am), it's a more than viable option.

• Trish W.

  star star star star star_border 27 July 2026

  CASH ONLY!
  
  Parking sucks in Skyline Plaza, so good luck with that.
  
  Went for first time today and we're now fans of this Cheap Eats category of establishment! Pretty good quality, fast, and good prices! Sometimes you don't need high-quality to hit the spot. I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.
  
  Service is not as bad as many say. The women are no more aloof than male servers in similar Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. Ours today brought menus and hot tea quickly when we strolled in at 10:30 for morning Happy Hour.
  
  We ordered $5.75 Singapore rice noodles (yum), $5.75 salt n pepper wings (also yum), and $4.50 wonton noodles soup (no good-the broth is bland and the wontons taste off). Chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar are on every table and helped make the soup slightly more palatable, but not enough that I'd ever order it again.
  
  The place was half full with diners busily eating when we arrived. As they finished and left, more people came in but not enough to fill up the place.
  
  After tax and tip the meal came out to exactly $20, and we were able to take home some leftovers.

• Gary L.

  star star star star star_border 20 July 2026

  Winston is a great waiter!!!
  
  My girlfriend and I frequent this restaurant when we crave Chinese food. The food is great, but without fail the customer service is below average from every visit in the past. The only reason we return is because the price is right for the food you get.
  
  Tonight was the first time we met Winston, who was extremely helpful and attentive! He even refilled our Tea! (Yes! We were never offered a tea refill in the past!) Winston made sure that we had everything we needed, from extra napkins to To-go boxes.
  
  Keep up the great service Winston!
  
  **Public Disclaimer**
  (This post is solely for Winston)

• Weich Y.

  star star star star_border star_border 11 July 2026

  We tried several dishes (all very cheap). The chicken chow hor fun was good but needs more char. It was a little undercooked to my liking. Salt and pepper fried wing flats, not bad. Pork chop over rice with tomato sauce - another classic HK tea cafe dish. The food is by no means amazing but it's what you get in a tea cafe. Their hk style milk tea is very good.

• Lily L.

  star star star star star_border 8 July 2026

  I usually ordered the Choice of 3 items with/ Rice & Soup for $28.00. There are many dishes you can choice, I like a lots of dishes, the reason I don't like to eat in the restaurant cause the service was very bad, the waitress very rude, feels we are not welcome to eat there. But the price of the food is very reasonable!