Recently returned from a magical trip to Venezia and desperate to relive the cafe experience back home. For a spot that charges fees for online reservations, I expected more. Suffice it to say the (espresso) macchiato and chocolate cappuccino cake hit the spot. It’s on the main drag, very accessible. Plenty street parking. On a sunny Saturday, wife and I had out coffee and desserts outside. I sure miss the local Venetian scene. This will have to do for now. Ciao.
singhtejinder
Cafe Venetia is located on University Ave in downtown Palo Alto. We enjoyed the authentic Italian bakery and coffee..
EagleFlyer
Had a coffee meeting with a couple of business colleagues and really enjoyed the coffee and the great pastries. The surroundings were a bit spartan and functional, but we still ended up spending a long time there. The Cafe Venetia is on University Avenue in Palo Alto and thus a very convenient place for meeting people. It is of course one of many such, but it has a large selection of pastries and breads that make it unique - and they are really good. The coffee there is also very good. Service is mostly self-service but it works and is reasonably efficient. Would not hesitate to have coffee there again and would probably be very tempted to enjoy some pastries as well.
Yelephant
I am a coffee snob, there, I said it. This place is by far my favorite coffee place in the north bay. They are professionals, accurate and care for each cup they make. As far as I could tell, all Italians, but I'm not sure. Whomever works there, every time I've been there, was fantastic. Highly recommended for coffee lovers and bonus, it's a comfortable place to come and sit with your laptop.
Recently returned from a magical trip to Venezia and desperate to relive the cafe experience back home. For a spot that charges fees for online reservations, I expected more. Suffice it to say the (espresso) macchiato and chocolate cappuccino cake hit the spot. It’s on the main drag, very accessible. Plenty street parking. On a sunny Saturday, wife and I had out coffee and desserts outside. I sure miss the local Venetian scene. This will have to do for now. Ciao.
Cafe Venetia is located on University Ave in downtown Palo Alto. We enjoyed the authentic Italian bakery and coffee..
Had a coffee meeting with a couple of business colleagues and really enjoyed the coffee and the great pastries. The surroundings were a bit spartan and functional, but we still ended up spending a long time there. The Cafe Venetia is on University Avenue in Palo Alto and thus a very convenient place for meeting people. It is of course one of many such, but it has a large selection of pastries and breads that make it unique - and they are really good. The coffee there is also very good. Service is mostly self-service but it works and is reasonably efficient. Would not hesitate to have coffee there again and would probably be very tempted to enjoy some pastries as well.
I am a coffee snob, there, I said it. This place is by far my favorite coffee place in the north bay. They are professionals, accurate and care for each cup they make. As far as I could tell, all Italians, but I'm not sure. Whomever works there, every time I've been there, was fantastic. Highly recommended for coffee lovers and bonus, it's a comfortable place to come and sit with your laptop.
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