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.“

“We love our Sunday breakfasts at Joanie's Cafe. A cup of wonderful Guatemalan coffee is brought to us as soon as we sit down. Coffee refills are ongoing throughout our breakfast. Eggs Benedict and the fresh fruit are our food favorite items. The wait staff is exceptional. -Long time employees who add to our enjoyment of our breakfast. \nLovely outdoor seating next to festive Sunday Farmers' Market.“

“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?“

“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!“

“Great cheap breakfast spot, the staff are great and the food is good. The food was so cheap I ordered a waffle in addition to my French toast.
They have a nice little bar for single individuals.
The only thing I would change is their French toast uses regular bread. Maybe I had to ask for large Texas toast, which I prefer.“

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

“Hobee’s is a solid spot for American breakfast. It has that trusted, old-school diner feel with simple, home-cooked food. Nothing fancy, just comforting breakfast dishes done well. A nice place if you’re looking for a classic breakfast with a cozy vibe.“

“Great breakfast Good quality and good prices!!“

“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“

“People don’t just come here for the food — they come for the culture. The parking lot alone is a show. You’ll see some seriously fancy cars and motorbikes lined up like an unofficial exhibition. Somehow this rustic old farmhouse has become a gathering spot for car lovers, and it adds to the whole experience.

The space itself is full of old-world charm — huge dining areas spread around the wooden house and spacious outdoor area in multiple “tents”. I personally love that worn, wooden, cozy vibe.

Food-wise, it’s classic American comfort done right. Everything tastes fresh and authentically made with care. My tuna melt was toasted perfectly golden brown on the outside and generously filled inside — simple but amazing. Bonus: it’s dog-friendly, so our dog babies can join too.

Definitely a place you go for the full experience.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“We’ve come here before and it’s been great with great hospitality along with accommodation for outdoor seating with our dog, which is highly appreciated. Today was a bit different, we arrived at 1:35pm, and the heavier set gentleman with glasses was not very hospitable, as soon as I walked in he firmly and unhospitable manner told me the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes. Luckily our waiter was another nice gentleman who helped us, and we already knew what we wanted so we ordered right away to accommodate / be conscious to the kitchen but could’ve given that message across in a much nicer manner. We were appreciative to our waiter who helped set us up outdoors. The 3 stars for service was simply for that other person with glasses who had a bad mood and shouldn’t be in customer service.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food served quickly. Bacon Avocado onelette is my go-to and it never disappoints. Order a cup of coffee, and you get a full carafe on the side for your dining pleasure. Shredded hash browns with onions are fantastic. I recommend any time you need a nice breakfast or lunch!“

“IHOP is a great spot for breakfast any time of day! The server was super friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. The food came out fresh, hot, and fast - pancakes were fluffy and buttery, eggs cooked perfectly, and portions were just right.“

“I wish I could remember our servers name we had a fabulous time in Newark we were there for business we ate down the road from our hotel at IHOP The food was hot Delicious and everything seemed to be fresh I'm not a big fan of eating out but I was pleased we ate there four different days and every time our server was amazing and so was the food“

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

“Went there with our one and a half year-old grandchild on a Saturday, we were thrilled to see that there was no wait at noon. The food was exactly what we expect from IHOP as was the service, they were especially fast because they recognized that our grandchild was likely to have very little patience.“

“My husband and I have been to this IHOP several times now, and every visit has great — largely because of our wonderful server, Mayra. She was warm and attentive. She checked in at the right moments The breakfast was great, but the hospitality is what keeps us coming back. Thank you, Mayra, for making our mornings feel special. IHOP is lucky to have you“