24 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Palo Alto

“Wow, this place is a gem! Operated by Sandy, a sweet Korean woman, who makes her own kimchee. Each burrito (I had the breakfast burrito with pork and kimchee) is hand made on a skillet. All the products are cooked. This is fantastic home cooking and super affordably priced. (Note: Cookies are not made at home)“

“Joanie’s is a staple on California Ave, having been around for more than two decades. After many years, I decided to revisit the place recently.

Some things have changed but the place has mostly stayed the same as I remember it. With good service, decent food options, and lovely atmosphere, Joanie’s is a solid choice.

In the past, service has been a mixed bag. When we went recently it was mostly solid. There were quite a few instances where it took a lot of effort on our part to get a hold of a waiter but when we did, they were friendly, efficient, and got the job done.

The atmosphere, just like most of California Avenue, is more laid back, quiet, and communal. The lovely dining options outside, coupled with the beautiful weather, made the meal more pleasant.

The food itself is solid but nothing exceptional or mind blowing. While many restaurants have evolved over the years, it seems like Joanie’s in many ways is stuck in the past. While their French toast was yummy, their potato options (both the hash brown and potatoes) were just ok and a bit flavorless. The eggs were cooked exactly as requested but the beef hash left a bit to be desired. It seems like while others are innovating, here time has stopped.

Overall, Joanie’s is a classic that’s sticking to their roots while many places are evolving to better serve their customers. What may have been ok 20 years ago doesn’t necessarily make it good enough in today’s competitive landscape. The most I can rate Joanie’s Cafe is 4 stars.“

“Embaixo do hotel mais charmoso de Palo Alto, a França se apresenta em versão californiana. Um lugar bem maneiro, bem legal. E ainda toca Bossa Nova. O que pode ser melhor?“

“Wonderful customer service. Friendly and fast. This charming nostalgic diner caters to classic American comfort foods.“

“This place is very affordable and the food is delicious. We always like to come here with our friends and sometimes we have to be quick otherwise all tables are full! What I would improve, and I've been thinking about this every time I come here, is definitely the ACOUSTICS! Every time the sound is very lous and you can barely hear the next person talking! Especially when it's full. I would recommend some wall acoustic panels for the TV wall. There are nowadays very modern and affordable solutions for acoustic paneling.“

“Just had a great traditional American breakfast, which I chose to be simple. Yet, with the “banana cake” made it exceptional. Thanks for the surviving recipe and thanks to Miguel for his help and welcoming.

I found Honee’s while searching for the best server breakfast around my hotel in Sunnyvale, as recommended by ChatGPT. A purpose-fit choice and I’ll repeat it whenever returning to this place.“

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!“

“Recommended 100%, great food, great place to have breakfast with your family and friends, been there so many times with my family every time we have a chance, if you want to have a great meal with your loved ones and friends.. hey let me tell you.. this is definetely the place!..five stars!!“

“Really great place food is great coffee as well an the orange juice equally great I would defanetily recomend this place for breakfast items that arent real seen in other breakfast places stark comparison but persay gravy here I cant get at mcdonalds breakfast kind of thing really good place for breakfast lovers..“

“Great Korean food! I like that I can build my own binimbap with salad. I also requested French fries with cheese and homemade kimchi since I liked it when I tried from a food truck before. Sooooooo good! Not on the menu, but worth asking for.“

“They have a surprisingly delicious breakfast burrito that comes with your choice of meat (bacon, chorizo, ham), a generous amount of creamy scrambled eggs, and cheese. Comes with a side of potatoes, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. And all for a relatively reasonable price of $15. It could definitely use a touch more meat.

A welcomed oasis on a long and winding drive (or a bike ride), Alice's is tucked in the middle of a dense forest where it's swaddled by redwood trees. There's also a little general store to grab some snacks, beverages and use the restroom. You come to Alice's for the vibes, not necessarily the food.“

“Best coffee in San Carlos... by a considerable distance.“

“very great service, one of the best I had, will repeat“

“Chill place in the middle of Mountain View for bagels, donuts, breakfast and sandwiches.

I got an everything bagel with egg, cheese and turkey. It was pretty good I enjoyed it and I’ll probably come back. Overall they have a large variety of options and it’s comparable in quality to a New York bagel shop. They have a nice terrace outdoor.“

“Tried Breakers Cafe this morning and loved it. The breakfast burrito was super tasty and filling, exactly what I was looking for. Gonzalo, the owner, is really friendly and makes you feel welcome.
Also, the latte was amazing, probably the best I’ve had in a long time. Definitely planning to come back.“

“OPH is one of my favorite breakfast chains, but this location isn't like the others. The usually light, fluffy pancakes were heavier and the bacon wasn't the thick-cut awesomeness found across other OPH locations. The building was also an anomaly among other OPH locations I've been to, lacking some polish and charm. Service was attentive, so points there.

As a breakfast place, not terrible. But as an OPH, I expected more consistency with the brand standard.“

“kids love to eat crepes and there are delicious there“

“This is one of my favorite places for breakfast and brunch. I've been a regular for years, and the service and food have consistently been good. They recently added a few Mexican dishes to their menu, such as chilaquiles, which are a solid choice. Their benedicts, smoothies and bagels are also really good.

However, their pancakes are THE BEST! No matter what I order, I always have to try them. They are simply delicious with a very particular flavor.“

“On weekdays there's the House Faves, $7 for a dish at this location. Nothing special but hey it's comfort food

Edit: On second thought. For that price, and the fact that there was nothing to complain about with the service and atmosphere, they deserve that 5th star“

“I was hungry and decided to try a new place. Parking is located in the back and shared with a hotel. So you have to walk all the way around to the entrance. Good thing is you can exit through the back where the parking is.

I was seated pretty quick. Staff is friendly and servers were very accommodating. I ordered a bacon avocado omelet and a short stack of oatmeal apple pancakes. Potions are huge! The oatmeal apple pancakes were absolutely delicious! The server accommodated me and got me whole wheat toast instead of a white bread bagel that it came with. The omelet was delicious and the hash browns flavorful. This restaurant definitely has a family friendly vibe. Lots of senior citizens which means they have good taste and the place is worth visiting.

It was a little awkward / uncomfortable when the host told a server “Don’t do it again” twice in a loud voice while passing by tables carrying an order to a table. It seemed unprofessional…I know there’s a time and place to mention that to the server but she shouldn’t say it so loud to humiliate the person…there’s a time and place it can be said where customers do not hear it. Other than that I don’t mind visiting again.“

“This place is just simply awesome. Full quality is excellent and the service is just beyond great. There is nothing negative to say about this place. I wish this place was closer to me so I can’t come and visit more often to get great Mexican food.“

“Every time I walk into IHOP, I know I’m in for a satisfying meal and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you’re greeted at the door to the moment you leave, the staff make you feel right at home. The servers are friendly, attentive, and never let your coffee cup go empty!“

“the banana pancakes were delicious and hit the spot .“

“Natalia, the person who served us was accommodating and helpful. She gave us authentic service.

Parking: Considering that we came on a Friday afternoon, parking was still available.

Kid-friendliness: There is food for kids.“