Dessert Republic

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138 Main St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Dessert Republic is a unique alternative to the mundane, offering tasty Hong Kong-style meals, desserts and snacks in a fun and colorful environment.

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3.5895 reviews
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Karl G.
11/26/2025

Was looking for some dessert in downtown San Mateo after dinner on a weekend and came across Dessert Republic, a HK-style dessert shop. The ambience was super cute--almost like stepping onto a...

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Stanton Y.
10/27/2025

Came here with some friends. Worst experience after change of ownership Presentation is awful and price more than doubled. Pushy woman wants us to order asap. Service is not good. Food, we...

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Bonnie C.
8/22/2025

So disappointed. Hadn't been here in a while so decided to drop by. New ownership maybe? There's a grand opening sign outside. Employees were nice but the person helping us didn't seem to know...

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Mary ..
1/2/2026

Haven't been year since the new ownership, and will not come back. Prices are inflated (compared to other HK dessert places like Kowloon Tong and Golden Island). Everything was too sweet. The tofu...

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Lisa T.
12/28/2025

Came here with friends and the food is really good. Tends to be more spicy. The popcorn chicken is really liked, not overpriced. Also we got free seasame taro and seasame almond dessert pudding.

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