We went to JLS Middle School for a soccer tournament, and the kids were hungry, so we stopped by Ada’s Café. The place was very clean and well-organized, and the cashier was polite. The kids ordered hot chocolate, lemonade and quiche, and I got a croissant. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. They have a very cute atmosphere. The prices were reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abhi Misra
Hot chocolate was terrible. Very limited gluten free and vegan options. No savory options. Coffee wasn't great either. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Al Azar
Great atmosphere, and its right next to the local library so major plus.
Additionally the pastry are super tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie McDaniel
Everything at Ada’s is delicious! My dog is Cliff’s Cookie’s biggest fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Kutik
I absolutely love Ada's Cafe for so many reasons! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with charming homey decor that makes you feel right at ease. The food is consistently superb — fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared — and the service always exceeds expectations. The staff is kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. Everything is spotless and well-maintained, which adds to the overall experience.
We’ve been loyal customers for a long time, and I truly enjoy treating my family and friends to this special place. The prices are very affordable, and the staff is always happy to help you make the right choice — especially if you have dietary preferences. There are plenty of delicious vegetarian options, which I really appreciate. Also there are tables inside and outside and there are always fresh flowers on each table. It adds caring to the cafe vibe! 🌷❤️
I also really love the eco-conscious values Ada’s promotes — from offering free coffee grounds for organic gardening enthusiasts to the opportunity to purchase plants right at the cafe. I picked up three cherry tomato plants on my last visit, and now I’m eagerly waiting for the harvest!🍅
Most importantly, I deeply admire Ada’s mission of empowering and providing meaningful opportunities to employees with disabilities. It’s truly inspiring, and it makes supporting this wonderful cafe feel even more special.
I’d highly recommend Ada’s Cafe to anyone looking for a warm, delicious, and community-minded place to enjoy a great meal!
In my earlier review 4 months ago, I forgot to highlight one of Ada’s greatest strengths: no matter how busy it gets, every new customer is welcomed with such genuine attention that you instantly feel like royalty. That kind of care is rare, especially in a café located right next to the Palo Alto Library, where the mix of moms with kids, students, and older guests could easily make the place hectic. Instead, Ada’s makes everyone feel seen and appreciated—a true gift in our busy lives.
As for the food, the quality remains superb! This time we enjoyed our favorite mini frittata muffins along with new treats—gluten-free lemon bars and a plum coffee cake. Both sweets were beautifully served with a little container of whipped cream, a thoughtful touch. We paired everything with smooth decaf lattes and couldn’t have been happier.
If you’re looking for an oasis of warmth, kindness, and delicious food, take my advice: visit Ada’s Café. You’ll leave feeling both satisfied and uplifted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Seasonal Fruit Scone, Cake of the Day, GF Cookie \u0026 Lemon Bars
Samey
Best blueberry scone I’ve ever had. And served w whipped butter cream and jam on the side. Amazing mushroom empanada. And spectacular butternut squash and cheese sandwich. It’s rare that I can order 3 things (I shared) and love them all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Hanson-Holtry
this is an absolutely amazing cafe with a beautiful mission vision centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion for our community. i am honored to have been able to visit yall tysm 💜✊️🔥🙏💖
Tom Harris
Great cafe. Great mission. Great food. And they have a couple yummy vegan options on the menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron Rishworth
My favorite cafe, the staff are very welcoming and friendly, the food is great, being by the library and community center is the perfect location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Homstad
Americans with disabilities need to have a place to work and kudos too this nonprofit for surviving 10 years.
Ada’s Cafe always leaves me with a smile! I stopped by last week for lunch, and while the food was good, my conversation with Madi (who was working the cashier) and Rosa (who helped me with my order) was even better!
It was a warm afternoon and I found a lovely shaded table to do some work while enjoying my wonderful Wendy sandwich. Highly recommend the wonderful Wendy Sandwich which comes in Dutch Crunch bread and of courseall the fresh scones, cookies and pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FWexplore
Ada’s Café is a cozy, welcoming spot with excellent food and friendly service. The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Best of all, it’s a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities—so every visit helps a great cause. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul L
Wow, what a gem of a cafe! Food was delicious. I had a butternut squash bomb sandwich that was extremely tasty. Awesome outdoor seating and wonderful staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ksenia Bakulina
Amazing coffee place. Latte was delicious. So were pastries we tried. Owner and staff are very hospitable and friendly.
tina clay
Super friendly cafe, a short hop from the park - very nice setting in local neighbourhood & serves delicious food & coffee
We went to JLS Middle School for a soccer tournament, and the kids were hungry, so we stopped by Ada’s Café. The place was very clean and well-organized, and the cashier was polite. The kids ordered hot chocolate, lemonade and quiche, and I got a croissant. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. They have a very cute atmosphere. The prices were reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hot chocolate was terrible. Very limited gluten free and vegan options. No savory options. Coffee wasn't great either. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great atmosphere, and its right next to the local library so major plus.
Additionally the pastry are super tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything at Ada’s is delicious! My dog is Cliff’s Cookie’s biggest fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love Ada's Cafe for so many reasons! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with charming homey decor that makes you feel right at ease. The food is consistently superb — fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared — and the service always exceeds expectations. The staff is kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. Everything is spotless and well-maintained, which adds to the overall experience.
We’ve been loyal customers for a long time, and I truly enjoy treating my family and friends to this special place. The prices are very affordable, and the staff is always happy to help you make the right choice — especially if you have dietary preferences. There are plenty of delicious vegetarian options, which I really appreciate. Also there are tables inside and outside and there are always fresh flowers on each table. It adds caring to the cafe vibe! 🌷❤️
I also really love the eco-conscious values Ada’s promotes — from offering free coffee grounds for organic gardening enthusiasts to the opportunity to purchase plants right at the cafe. I picked up three cherry tomato plants on my last visit, and now I’m eagerly waiting for the harvest!🍅
Most importantly, I deeply admire Ada’s mission of empowering and providing meaningful opportunities to employees with disabilities. It’s truly inspiring, and it makes supporting this wonderful cafe feel even more special.
I’d highly recommend Ada’s Cafe to anyone looking for a warm, delicious, and community-minded place to enjoy a great meal!
In my earlier review 4 months ago, I forgot to highlight one of Ada’s greatest strengths: no matter how busy it gets, every new customer is welcomed with such genuine attention that you instantly feel like royalty. That kind of care is rare, especially in a café located right next to the Palo Alto Library, where the mix of moms with kids, students, and older guests could easily make the place hectic. Instead, Ada’s makes everyone feel seen and appreciated—a true gift in our busy lives.
As for the food, the quality remains superb! This time we enjoyed our favorite mini frittata muffins along with new treats—gluten-free lemon bars and a plum coffee cake. Both sweets were beautifully served with a little container of whipped cream, a thoughtful touch. We paired everything with smooth decaf lattes and couldn’t have been happier.
If you’re looking for an oasis of warmth, kindness, and delicious food, take my advice: visit Ada’s Café. You’ll leave feeling both satisfied and uplifted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Seasonal Fruit Scone, Cake of the Day, GF Cookie \u0026 Lemon Bars
Best blueberry scone I’ve ever had. And served w whipped butter cream and jam on the side. Amazing mushroom empanada. And spectacular butternut squash and cheese sandwich. It’s rare that I can order 3 things (I shared) and love them all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
this is an absolutely amazing cafe with a beautiful mission vision centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion for our community. i am honored to have been able to visit yall tysm 💜✊️🔥🙏💖
Great cafe. Great mission. Great food. And they have a couple yummy vegan options on the menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite cafe, the staff are very welcoming and friendly, the food is great, being by the library and community center is the perfect location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Americans with disabilities need to have a place to work and kudos too this nonprofit for surviving 10 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Ada’s Cafe always leaves me with a smile! I stopped by last week for lunch, and while the food was good, my conversation with Madi (who was working the cashier) and Rosa (who helped me with my order) was even better!
It was a warm afternoon and I found a lovely shaded table to do some work while enjoying my wonderful Wendy sandwich. Highly recommend the wonderful Wendy Sandwich which comes in Dutch Crunch bread and of courseall the fresh scones, cookies and pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ada’s Café is a cozy, welcoming spot with excellent food and friendly service. The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Best of all, it’s a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities—so every visit helps a great cause. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, what a gem of a cafe! Food was delicious. I had a butternut squash bomb sandwich that was extremely tasty. Awesome outdoor seating and wonderful staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing coffee place. Latte was delicious. So were pastries we tried. Owner and staff are very hospitable and friendly.
Super friendly cafe, a short hop from the park - very nice setting in local neighbourhood & serves delicious food & coffee
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