38 Best Coffee Shops in Palo Alto

“Nice place and nice coffee“

“We love this place for breakfast. Great omelets, freshly made. Great assortment of bagels, fruit is fresh cut, too. Small assortment of baked good, but all the best ones: blueberry muffins, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, etc. Excellent coffee and staff is wonderful!“

“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.“

“Best coffee I’ve ever had!“

“Good food and good hot chocolate“

“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. ☕️“

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“I'm a first timer definitely will be back“

“Covour coffee is a hip coffee shop where lots of local and nonlocals go

Parking is a bit tight, but I saw a cybertruck navigate it so should be doable

Overall great vibes, good coffee, helpful staff

Their matcha was on point and the burnt honey latte was good and unique but a little too sweet

Definitely recommend!“

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

“location, coffee and sandwiches“

“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!!“

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

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

“Starbucks, only better. 🤪“

“The morning mocha paired perfectly with the pastries and the chicken sandwich, all packed with great taste and very filling. The serving sizes are generous and the pricing feels reasonable for the quality offered. It was a really enjoyable visit and we are looking forward to returning to sample more from the menu.“

“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.“

“Our concert got cancelled but we still needed some food when we got back to the hotel. I had an awesome roast beef and blue cheese sandwich.The chicken dinner with pasta salad and grilled beets met my wife’s palate perfectly.The sunrise smoothie and Brussel sprouts were awesome too. We need a Whole Foods in Modesto.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“The menu is very limited, but they are so pleasant — the young man behind the counter is unfailingly kind, and his choice in music is always excellent. They have far fewer warm options (basically warm pastries and a couple of brekkie sandwiches) than Mc Donald ‘s and La Baguette, but to not deal with the crummy, antagonistic service the staff of both those places provide, and to not have to sit outside in the cold or the damp (like at la baguette) or be made to stand around until well after the opening time while the employees giggle, gossip and ignore the customers (mcdonald’s), I am fine skipping breakfast and having an extra cuppa for 15 minutes before work in the morning. Plus, sometimes you just REALLY need a quiet corner where Green Day, the Clash and the Cure are playing at top volume at 7:30 am, to remind you that it is, in fact, Monday— and you are NOT on holiday.“

“Fantastic coffee and really nice staff. I love their rose and lavender lattes. Their coffee is very smooth and the lattes are not too sweet. I really appreciate that they’re open early, but don’t close till 9pm. Nice place to start or end your day.“

“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.“

“Just discovered this little gem! So conveniently located near the research park. Very clean with a nice parking lot. They also cater parties on site, mostly for nearby businesses. They don't mind if you stay a little while between meetings, and there is a lot of seating.“

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

“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 !!!❤️🙏🤩“

“Great food and drink♥️ I love“

“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.....“

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

“Tried the signature tea with chia seeds and really enjoyed it! The flavor was clean, refreshing, and not overly sweet — just the right balance of tea and fruit. The chia added a nice texture without feeling heavy like boba. The shop itself is bright and cozy, with a relaxed vibe that makes it a nice spot to hang out or take a short break downtown. Service was friendly and quick, and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Overall, a solid boba stop in Palo Alto — I’ll definitely be back to try more of their drinks!“

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

“Tony and his team are simply the best. Regardless of the event size or type, Tony Caters is the absolute best choice. Their presentation is wonderful all around, from the food itself to the stunning displays and professional staff. They ensure guests truly remember how wonderful the occasion was because the food deeply connects and fulfills everyone's palate. It is the kind of dining experience that keeps people talking for days to come—highly recommended!“

“This is a Starbucks placed in the middle of the hospital. I hide out there until my husband is done with his treatment. I actually got a grande latte for four bucks. It's probably my favorite place to be on those days. Nice people...quiet surroundings. It doesn't get better than that

Kid-friendliness: Just coffee and sandwiches. Also water and soft drinks“

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

“The best boba tea on Uni Ave bar none. Their creme brulee tea is so good with a smooth sweet vanilla taste. With very low sugar levels and light ice, it's the perfect bang for your buck. Other highlights are the mango coconut drink and even the fruit teas. Honey boba also quite tasty.“