34 Best Coffee Shops in Palo Alto

Kenz Coffee Bar @ Oklava Coffee Shops • $
205 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Iced Latte
Croissant
Baklava

“I attended a Chemex Kenz coffee tasting and love their Hambala. Their love and passion for coffee translates in the quality of their beans. I’m glad I can also enjoy their brew at Sue’s Cafe in Downtown Saratoga.“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee Coffee Shops • $
456 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Croissant
Hand Drip Coffee
New Orleans
Affogato
Avocado
Waffle
Vegan

“Nice place and nice coffee“

3.9 Good125 Reviews
Boichik Bagels Palo Alto Bagels • $
855 El Camino Real #115, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Everything Bagel with Horseradish Scallion Cream Cheese
Garlic Bagel with Vegan Cream Cheese
The Classic on an Everything Bagel
Dozen Bagels - One Free
Whitefish Salad
Pumperthingle
Eggything
Kite Hill
Lox Spread
Mensch

“Friendly staff🥰, best bagel in the states🥯“

3.9 Good138 Reviews
Lou & Herbert's Bar • $$
488 University Ave, Palo Alto

“Awesome rooftop bar with stunning views and great cocktails!“

4 Good24 Reviews
Philz Coffee Coffee Shops • $
101 Forest Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Jacob's Wonderbar
Almond Croissant
Decaf Sumatra
Philharmonic
Tesora
Ether
Roast

“My favorite place. I grew up in Palo Alto and Peet’s was the local high end coffee to grind and serve via French press. Philz pour over coffee is sublime, hot, comforting and the staff are always wonderful. While many folks order online, I prefer to do so in person and usually have a short wait to receive my coffee. ☕️“

4.3 Superb87 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
162 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Whole Milk Latte and Oatmilk Latte
Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado
Coffee Latte in Verde Palo Alto
Goat Cheese and Tomato Toast
GF Seasonal Muffin - Manresa
Plain Croissant - Manresa
Chocolate Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Almond Croissant
Pour over Coffee

“location, coffee and sandwiches“

4.1 Good170 Reviews
Palo Alto Cafe Cafe • $
2675 Middlefield Rd A, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Freshly Squeezed Orange and Carrot Juice
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Breakfast Croissant
Almond Croissant
Veggies Omelet
African Coffee
Veggie Bagel
Lox Bagle
Bakery

“First time visiting this place. This cafe seems to be a local favorite and I can see why. I had a ham&cheese croissant and a coffee - the pastry was delicious and the coffee came in a nice big mug. Local spots like this are always the best find!“

4.4 Superb57 Reviews
Cafe Venetia Coffee & Tea • $
417 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Macchiatone with Half the Milk of a Cappuccino
Cappuccino and Almond Croissant
Hot Chocolate Mousse
Mousse Al Cioccolato
French Press Coffee
Cappuccino Viennese
Chocolate Pudding
Hazelnut Croissant
Robusta In Tazza
Ricotta Tart

“Good food and good hot chocolate“

4 Good154 Reviews
Ada's Cafe Cafe • $
3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Wonderful Wendy Sandwich on Ciabatta Roll
Vegetarian Egg Croissant Sandwich
GF Cookie \u0026 Lemon Bars
Croissant Egg Sandwich
GF Cookie & Lemon Bars
Seasonal Fruit Scone
Chocolate Brownie
Muffin of the Day
Seasonal Scones
Alpine Sandwich

“Ada’s is the best place for delicious food, friendly service and a real sense of community. On top of all that, it believes everyone can have meaningful employment and trains and offers wonderful work under the kind and generous care of founder Kathleen. It’s a community GEM!!“

4.7 Superb93 Reviews
ZombieRunner Coffee Coffee Shops • $
344 California Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Latte and Oat Milk Latte
Breakfast Sandwich
Blueberry Muffin
Zombie Cold Brew
Chocolate Milk
Great Latte Art
Brew Coffee
Coffee Cup
Latte 12
Coconut

“Best coffee I’ve ever had!“

4.2 Good45 Reviews
Coupa Cafe - Lytton Cafe • $
111 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Tacos
Avocado Toast

“샌프란에가면 마셔봐야하는 민트모히또아이스커피“

4.3 Superb28 Reviews
The Redwood by Chef Julien American • $
450 Bryant St, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Croissant
Redwood Chop Salad
Croissant Sandwich
French Onion Soup
Croque Monsieur
Mini Croissant
Sweet Crepe
Fish

“This has been my go-to lunch spot at work for for the last 8 mos (ever since I found out about it). One of the tastiest sandwich places and reasonably priced. Great, fresh ingredients, thoughtful menu items, and extremely friendly staff. Probably one of the most 'slept on' restaurants in the area. Would give 10 stars if I could.“

4.8 Superb44 Reviews
Peet's Coffee Coffee & Tea • $
77 Town and Country Vlg, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Guittard Chocolate Brownie
Iced Black Tea Lemonade
Morning Glory Muffin
Iced Cinnamon Roll
Cold Brew Fog
Croissant

“Great nice clean place friendly crew as I write this I'm back here again ... Good Day cheers“

4 Good34 Reviews
Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee Coffee Shops • $
550 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

“My sister and I had lunch on July 28, 2025. The French fries are absolutely the best. Crisp with rosemary scattered on top. Two Ceasar salads, one with chicken and one with wild Pacific prawns. My sister said the chicken was cooked perfectly and had good flavor. The problem was with the salads. The dressing on the salad had no flavor at all. Who ever made must have forgotten the flavor ingredients. My prawns were cooked perfectly but no seasoning, just no flavor. Not sure what happened yesterday but just no taste and no seasoning of the dressing and prawns.“

3.8 Good42 Reviews
Peet's Coffee Coffee Shops • $
153 Homer Ave, Palo Alto

“Great place - superb coffee! Enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly staff!“

4.2 Good13 Reviews
ZoomCaffe Mobile Coffee Truck Coffee Shops • $
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto

“Zoom Caffe, highly recommend! 5 � coffee and great eats!“

4.6 Superb5 Reviews
Sprout Café Health Food • $
168 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Half Custom Salad
Truffle Tots
Tuna Nicoise
Rolls
Steak

“I REALLY ENJOYED THE FOOD....IT WAS VERY DELICIOUS AND THE PRICES WERE EXCELLENT“

4.3 Superb66 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Shops • $
151 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
Siren Logo Plastic Hot Cup - 16 FL Oz
Sausage Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Horizon Chocolate Organic Milk
Salted Almond Chocolate Bites
Grilled Chicken and Hummus
Chickpea Bites & Avocado
Tree Top Apple Juice Box
Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf
Chipotle Chicken Wrap

“A rare Starbucks that open late until 8:30 or so in the evening. All the usual food and drinks of the chain, served by a friendly crew.

The downtown location includes more ample seating inside and outside that is usually found, owing to the unusual architecture of this corner building.“

3.6 Good65 Reviews
Coupa Cafe - Ramona Cafe • $
538 Ramona St, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Arepa
Avocado Toast
Drip Coffee
Empanaditas
Sandwich
Arepitas
Brownie
Wrap

“Awesome place to enjoy good coffee, pastries and cosy atmosphere!“

4.1 Good110 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Shops • $
2190 W Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto

“I love this Starbucks! It is close to my child's school, so I am here often. The baristas are wonderful, very friendly and they know me by name.“

3.6 Good37 Reviews
Mademoiselle Colette Bakery • $
499 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Pain Au Chocolat Chocolate Croissant
Traditional French Croissant
Almond Chocolate Croissant
Chocolate Almond Croissant
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Galette Des Rois
Crossaint
Baguette
Bakery

“Hands down the best French pastries outside of France! Beyond.....🇫🇷“

4.1 Good87 Reviews
Tootsie's At The Stanford Barn Italian • $
700 Welch Rd, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Tootsie Burger and Fries
Chocolate Croissant
Breakfast Panino
Ricotta Pancakes
Avocado Toast
Frittata

“So glad I stumbled across this gem today! William (cashier) was extremely patient, accommodating, and helpful. We ordered a porchetta sandwich, side of fries, double espresso, burger, and scone. Everything we had was delicious - the porchetta was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had. There isn’t a dedicated kids menu from what I saw, but they provided a high chair and most kids survive off fries, so we were fine. Parking is in a private lot and an easy walk from LPCH or Stanford shopping center. The weather was perfect for their patio dining, and staff were prompt to bring our food and clear tables.“

4.2 Good59 Reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee Coffee Shops • $
660 Stanford Shopping Center #650B, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Toast
Pour Over
Iced Nola
Cookies

“Fast and delicious coffee and snacks. The waffles are to die for!“

3.5 Good92 Reviews
Teaspoon Palo Alto Bubble Tea • $
2675 Middlefield Rd C, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Passionfruit
Tea Flavors
Shaved Ice
Mango
Juice
Oreo

“I recommend people to try all drinks their very much delicious every topping is fire I love how they close late at night decent time keep up the good work guys !!!❤️🙏🤩“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
Peet's Coffee Coffee Shops • $
3904 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Bacon & Egg White Sandwich
Roasted Turkey Parmesan Ciabatta
Everything Plant-Based Sandwich
Banana Nut Bread
Pastries Cookie
Espresso Forte
French Roast
Egg & Cheese
Frappuccino

“Starbucks, only better. 🤪“

3.4 Good47 Reviews
Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto Bubble Tea • $
436 University Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Mr Sun Special with Strawberry Boba
Mango Smoothie w Crystal Ball
Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea
Taro Fresh Milk with Boba
Mango Boba w Fresh Milk
Coconut Jelly
Whole Lemon
Sugar Boba
Red Bean

“I ordered three things - a oolong-peach tea, brown milk boba tea, and brown milk with boba (not tea). Of these three, two orders were wrong.

They forgot to put boba in the brown milk w/boba. This was not as bad as what they did with the oolong peach tea.

First they said they do not have oolong-peach tea, so they will make green-peach, to which I agreed. When they gave it to me they told me by mistake that it was Jasmine, while the order slip said green. When I mentioned that, they lied and said it was green tea. When I tasted it it was jasmine.

To their credit they did offer to amend all their mistakes.“

3.9 Good81 Reviews
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels Bagels • $
477 California Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Everything Bagel with Cheddar Cheese and Egg
Lox Special with Onions and Capers Added
Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Assorted Izzy's Rugelach
Egg and Cheese Bagel
Poppy Seed Bagel
Bagel Sandwich
Avocado Toast
Whole Wheat
Flat Bagels

“Best bagel staff and customer service Gigi Yuri are the best 😀😀 The staff good food is why I support Izzy bagels ... the donuts for the holiday are amazing.....“

3.8 Good102 Reviews
Coupa Cafe - Stanford Research Park Cafe • $
3215 Porter Dr, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Carne Mechada Tacos
Croissant Sandwich
Bacon Club Panini
Burger
Salad

“Coupa cafe has very delicious food. They have many options, including vegetarian and gluten free. They have really good breakfast Burritos. I suggest you add shredded beef and add extra sauce, to give it more of a kick. If you like that. It comes with fruit and I usually get the mango ice tea with honey and powder sugar. If I just do one its not sweet enough. Yes it can be pricey so I dont indulge too much, but its a way to treat myself.“

3.8 Good57 Reviews
Pop Tea Bar Bubble Tea • $
456 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Popcorn Chicken
Fresh Milk
Tapioca

“Great food and drink♥️ I love“

3.8 Good43 Reviews
Bober Tea & Coffee Bubble Tea • $
121 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Box of 3 Mochi Donuts - Mixed
Box of 12 Mochi Donuts
Box of 6- Mixed
The O G

“really like the donuts, especially at this café. The dough is just right, with a rich flavor and an extraordinary shape that makes it easy to eat. It's also very pleasant to sit outside and have a coffee. The decor is all pink and very pleasant, and the staff greets you with a smile. I highly recommend it.“

3.6 Good73 Reviews
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T4 Bubble Tea • $
165 University Ave #D, Palo Alto

Customers` Favorites

Elegant Rose Aloe
Red Bean
Pearl

“I come to T4 so much because I can't seem to get enough of the Mango Fanactics drink.

It is coconut infused with Mango and I normally get it with lychee jelly. You can't adjust the sugar level though, but I still love it.

I will continue to come all the time, and it deserves 5 stars.“

3.6 Good30 Reviews
Nourish Cafe by Tony Caters Cafe • $
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

“I ordered my parents the Easter holiday meal and they raved for days about how good everything was, especially the ham and mashed potatoes. I thought it was terrific value as well....four people were left feeling full and there were leftovers too. I have ordered the weekly meals before as well and they are always a hit and very plentiful.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
ZoomCaffe Cafe • $
stanford hospital, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto

“Zoom Caffe, highly recommend! 5 � coffee and great eats!“

4 Good3 Reviews
ZoomCaffe Cafe • $
Hospital, 2452 Watson Court Stanford, Palo Alto

“Zoom Caffe, highly recommend! 5 � coffee and great eats!“

3 Average3 Reviews

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