26 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Palo Alto

“City Hall Cafe in Palo Alto is a hidden gem. Service is warm, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The breakfast is consistently excellent, with fresh ingredients and comforting flavors. Owner Sandy’s homemade touch shines in every dish, making mornings feel personal, relaxed, and always worth returning for again.“

“Perhaps a bit of a biased review, but awesome on all fronts. Come here early enough on a Sunday and you can snag a spot to people watch the Farmers Market. Enjoy some classic pancakes (love their chicken sausage as well) and life as you take it all in“

“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?“

“1st time in Cali , this place was a 3 min walk from my hotel . I had the adult grill cheese. It was delicious. The service was great and the prices were not bad at all . I definitely recommend and will be returning next time i’m on the west coast .“

“Adorable little café with amazing coffee and pastries! The cappuccino was perfect, and the croissant tasted fresh out of the oven. Super cozy atmosphere and kind staff. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Delicious, consistent, and wide selection. Excellent service with a big hello and smiles all around. This is a family owned restaurant where the workers are always happy to see you. The people is what makes you want to come here, and the food makes you want to stay. Honest value and freshest ingredients. Yum every time!!!“

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

“The Lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes are a MUST!! They paired so well with the Hobee’s 50/50 (half tea, half lemonade) and made for a nice, light brunch combo! Will definitely be circling back to try that salmon fettuccine and coffee cake next!“

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!“

“Great breakfast spot in the middle of the mountains! The drive to get there is beautiful, and the outdoor seating makes the whole experience even better. The food was really good, and the staff was friendly and fast, even with a long line. Definitely worth the drive. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent service, friendly staff, terrific food! Everything hot and fresh! Visiting from Michigan. Nolan was excellent server!! We will visit again when in the area. Steve & Ginny“

“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!!“

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

“Not usually someone to try new places to eat, but I’m glad I did. Raquel was super kind, very attentive asking if I needed anything, checking in constantly to make sure everything was up to standard. Food came out quick and was really good.“

“Great food and diverse menu selection. The Chilaquiles were delicious, very authentic Mexican taste and the French toast is to die for.“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“Best tamales anywhere , don’t know where these two people rating 1 start are buying from . (Haters) the tamales are so delicious. If they wouldn’t be, she will spend all day selling and I can Guarantee you if you stop around noon she is gone. Give it a try , like it …you will be back if not move on. But don’t be hater.“

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

“I come here very often! I really like the egg sandwiches, bagels, and club sandwiches. The donuts are very average, I have not had a fresh one from here before or one that really impressed me. Their coffee is also very simple so don't expect anything fancy there. The staff are very quick and usually friendly although there are some I feel I have irritated just by picking up my order. I am a very self concious person though so maybe I'm imagining things. I am really glad this place exists. I love that they have their own online ordering system that they manage in house! Let's go independence from big corporations!! I'm also excited to see that they're expanding next door and getting a drive thru later this year. Overall, highly recommend.“

“I walked in at 7:30 first customers of the day and I was greeted with kindness. I sat down and I ordered a delightful strawberry banana fruit smoothie which was brought to me quickly. Then I ordered two pancakes and a side of bacon which was brought incrediblely fast. was pretty good compared to other cafe's. My experience here was great and I would highly recommend Rick's Cafe if you're near Los Altos and looking for a great breakfast or lunch.“

“Really enjoyed my visit here! The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, and everything came out hot and fresh. The staff was kind and welcoming, and even though it got a bit busy, they still made sure we were taken care of. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, a great spot for a cozy and satisfying breakfast.“

“I haven't been to ihop in almost 6 years. This morning i got an omelette and potatoes and stack of pancakes. The food was honestly ok I didnt care for it but the pancakes are great but I got seated by a really nice girI didn't pick up her name but she asked me how my day was and complimented my outfit. I could tell she was busy but she was super nice anyway.“

“I love stacks but I mostly have gone to Menlo in the past. This one in redwood city is just as good if not better for food and service. Valerie G was our server and was the best -- super impressed by the nice service by everyone. Always get the wheatgerm pancakes !!“

“The place was empty when we got there. We ordered fish and chips, a veggie omelette and chocolate pancakes. All were very good. I thought the fish was a bit extra salty but loading with tarter sauce made it better. The server was very courteous and timely. One other person came and left while we were there but other than that, we were the only customers in the place. I guess 5am is too early for most folks.“

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

“I went to this IHOP location today looking to spend a good Sunday with my family. I am glad I made that decision. Our waitress Lourdes A was amazingly knowledgeable and kind. She did not only provided a fast service but I am amazed of how well she knows her menu. She answered all questions and made us feel very comfortable. I will be definitely going to come back. Thank you Lourdes A, for this wonderful experience. Any new costumers I really recommend you to ask for her :)“