“Very friendly staff that gave delicious recommendations and gave me a rundown on Turkish coffee for my first time! I'm a huge coffee guy and the Turkish coffee here was pretty good, pastries were great though! There's relatively limited seating but it's also great for some grab and go bites! Will definitely come here again to this semi-hidden gem :)“
“Small coffee gem with limited range of food options located at a cozy backyard right off Cal Ave. Ordered a golden latten and a salmon toast and I must say everything was delicious. The coffee had a very good balance between the turmeric and the honey which made this special drink delicious. The salmon toast was also very good with a good amount of salmon. However, I felt like the portion was slightly too small. The coffee shop was very busy on a Sunday morning but service was rather friendly and efficient.“
“A few blocks down University lies Blue Bottle… where they share a space with the Hanahaus. I’ve been to this location a couple of times and it feels quite homey as I love their architecture.I usually go for their pastries and cold brew but this time around, i wanted to try something a little different when it came to drinks. I had the 16oz iced Nola and the butter croissant… needless to say I was quite impressed with the fact that their butter croissant was buttery and fluffy (not too hard even after it started getting a little bit cold). The iced Nola was not watery at all, and I was able to feel the espresso even after the ice melted and all that.The only thing I have in terms of service and atmosphere was the fact that they kinda rushed the process of my order, which I didn’t really appreciate. It’s often full in the afternoon, and there’s not really a lot of places to charge your laptop if you need to work on stuff at the coffee shop, hence the reason why the minus one star. But I would come again.Parking: Keep in mind that in Palo Alto, most free parking is limited to two hours… even in the public parking lots. So you will have to plan accordingly according to that.Kid-friendliness: I wouldn’t say this is a kid-friendly place by too many means, due to the fact that they share a space with Hanahaus and it’s a hub for all the 9-5 workers. But I wouldn’t see why not to bring your kid with you!“
“This spot is a downtown gem, off the beaten track, and open to the public (next to senior center Avenidas). The food is delicious, fresh, and has the “extra flair” that comes from Chef Julien being a passionate foodie and French culinary school trained professional. The fish sandwich is outstanding (I have now had it on three visits!) with beer-based batter (not too much, not greasy, not dry) with at least seven different savors coming through the sauce, fresh veggies, and condiments on the fresh ciabatta bun. I like to have it with a Perrier sparkling water and follow up with tiny raspberry jam-filled beignets and a small americano on the hidden inside patio. Chef Julien is working to expand and improve coffee offerings. He is kind, down-to-earth, and very approachable. And also does catering for events, has a crêpe stand at the Sunday California Avenue Farmer’s Market, and is a private chef. Great value for money.“
“Double (decaf) cappuccino was exceptional (as judged by this self-confessed coffee snob). Sitting outside on a "dry" day was a luxury in this winter of atmospheric rivers. The place is always busy, and little wonder: the espresso drink was very, very good, the atmosphere wonderful, the place super clean, and the staff personable. Overall, a worthy coffee place.Parking: This is downtown Palo Alto, people. Parking is always difficult, and subject to close timing surveillance.Kid-friendliness: A very civilized, adult atmosphere would be spoiled by kids, much I love them....“
“Our family frequented this spot for quite a few months as we take our toddler to the play gym next door on a weekly basis and we love the local family ambiance here! It's always busy Saturday mornings, but never so busy that you can't find a spot to sit and sip your coffee or chow down on your breakfast. Their coffee is good, and we're a big fan of their bagels and that's really all we could ask for! Parking is a bit iffy depending on the time of day, since we're there early for the play gym we never have much of an issue but we have seen the lot completely packed when we come out of our gym class.“
“Whenever I come to visit California I try to come to Philz for their iced mint mojito sweet and creamy style! This location has lots of seating to come and enjoy a cup, study for a bit, or just swing to go.FoodI ordered the iced mint mojito and got it sweet and creamy. I think that the creaminess that is added is the best way to have this drink. There are a variety of other flavors and tones of coffee as well if you want a standard coffee drink. Pastries are served here if you want a quick bite as well.AtmosphereOpen safe and casual cafe to grab coffee or even study for a bit. Did not see too many wall outlets but I wasn’t paying attention too much. Noise level average for a coffee shop. Plenty of natural lighting though.PricingAverage prices for a coffee and is worth the money since it’s so good!ServiceMy mint mojito came out pretty quick and I was able to go about my day easily. The staff was nice!OtherThere is some street parking available but the area is pretty busy and bustling with restaurants and shops so can be challenging to find.“
“Very friendly staff! I work near the area, and always have a great experience every time I go there. Gigi is absolutely fantastic! She was taking orders and doing the best she could before the other staff arrived. Recommend to anyone who wants excellent service and delicious bagels!“
“Addicted to their new heniken 0% beer drink. It has a very smooth rich profile that blends the flavors of a good brew with a fine lime green tea. Very unique flavor based on about 10yr of Boba enjoyment . Love it. It's a reason it's signature. I had 2 if not 3. Great way to cool down and I'm sure the rest of the drinks are just as great.Seating is good and it can get crowded. There is online ordering and kiosk.Parking: Park a block away at the street lots. No parking on this busy street. Plus side it's very walkable.“
“The lox bagel was absolutely delicious. While it's a bit pricey, I found it to be worth the cost. Unfortunately, the service wasn't the best; the employee who served us seemed a bit rude and didn't want to answer our questions. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the bagel.“
“Nice and friendly staff! Got the last mochi donut. Come before 4PM on weekends if you want to have flavor options. Best mochi donut in the area. Stir-fry boba is great texture but on the sweet side. They have crystal boba as well if you don't want sweet. Great instagram photo spots inside and outside the store!“
“ZombieRunner is one of my favorite coffee spots in the area. I usually stop by on Sundays when I'm on California Avenue for the farmer's market. The staff members are friendly and make drinks super quickly, and they also offer Midwife and Baker pastries which are always delicious! The store is super small, but you go down to the end, order at the counter, and then come back near the door to pick up your order. There isn't any seating inside, but they do have a few tables outside (most people just take everything to go). My favorite drink here is the seasonal Chocolate Orange Zombie, which I get iced, but I also really love the iced Turkish Chai (basically a dirty chai latte). My only ask is to PLEASE offer larger sizes!! I love these drinks so much and would love for one drink to last me longer than the time it takes to get back to my car, haha.“
“Great perk at Stanford Hospital — agreed that the matcha here is excellent! (Had iced and hot with oat milk)Super fast and really personable service - which is nice for anyone who might need a pick me up during a challenging time at the hospital.“
“I love Coupa Cafe’s iced latte! I think their latte is the world best! Strong and aromatic coffee. It makes me feel happy.Pastries are also good. The only thing I want to tell is all the menus are expensive… If it were a little cheaper I would eat it every day.Besides, their waffle with lots of fruits is crispy and tastes good! Their boba is not good because it is not chewy “
“It's a touristic Italian coffee shop with Italian desserts! The name tells it all! It's a self service cafe. If you're a chocolate lover, this is your haven! This place is famous for real (European) hot chocolate or chocolate mousse. Pastries are fresh and delicious. Hot chocolate is actually melted chocolate not hot coco There are indoor and limited (laptop free) outdoor seating. Parking may be tough since it's right in the middle of Palo Alto downtown, but still possible in surrounding streets parking and lots. Of course good for kids and a small meet up. It's a bit pricy but given the quality and atmosphere may be debatable.“
“This review is for the drinks only. This Boba shop has mini Boba options. So far I have tried the Rose black Milk Tea. It was good. Then got the classic milk tea w sea salt cream, coco jelly & red beans with 0% sweet because I know the red bean is coated with sugar water. It was really good. How do you recommend the drinks? However, I got the popcorn chicken and it was not good, super oily, and it tasted old. Had to buy said I threw the whole thing away.“
“It was PERFECT !! Amazing fresh everything! Fabulous service and presentation. Beautifully decorated. I love have not had such fresh food and beautifully prepared in years. Incredibly reasonable prices and meal sizes. Don't waste your money at Local Union or Sweet Maple this is now the only place we will eat in Palo Alto.Dietary restrictions: Something for everyone“
“Went here for lunch. The food options were decent for vegetarians. Had Crunchy veg sandwich or wrap. It was good and portion size too was good. Service is a bit slow so may not be the place to go if you need to be somewhere quickly but the food was good.“
“I am a huge fan of Peet's coffee! They have a wonderful selection of drinks with options for alternative milk if you are lactose intolerant or desire something different. They also have a simple and yet wide variety of pastries and sandwiches. I think when I appreciate the most about Peet's is that it tastes like coffee. Other places seem to overdo it with the sugar and sometimes it taste more like syrup and hot water than anything else. This particular branch is located near the Stanford University campus. You can expect to find all types of people working, studying, and conversing there. the day we visited happen to be my birthday and it was such a wonderful morning out. It was foggy, cold, and a perfect time to get something warm to drink and warm to eat. The service was amazing and very quick! Walking in, you are met with warm lights with warm tones the noise is average may be even quieter but definitely not a place that sounds like it's a mess. I enjoyed actually sitting down and having a cup of coffee with my fiancé. If you happen to be in the area looking for a good cup of Joe, and maybe even a short break from sitting in your car, be sure to stop by this place in the morning. it would do you well to help out the traffic and also a great time to start the morning a little more calm.“
“Honestly, before I came to this location, I was not a fan of Peet's! I had been to multiple Peet's locations and nothing ever really stood out to me.I started coming here 2-3 times a week because of how close my work is. This is where I learned to love the establishment. I am an avid matcha latte fan. For the longest time I was getting my matcha lattes here wrong! I always wondered why they never tasted that good, and I realized it was just because I wasn't tailoring it to my liking.Mirella is my favorite! She helped me figure out that I should substitute the simple syrup in the matcha latte with honey syrup, and I eventually learned to add extra matcha so that I could taste more matcha flavor. She and the other baristas are always super friendly, even when I stop by at 6:15 am on a weekday (I know everyone is just waking up too, but they're always up there with warm and welcoming attitudes).Definitely better than any other Peet's location out there. Wonderful people, wonderful drinks, everything is perfect. Wouldn't change a thing!(No seating inside or outside btw - just a grab & go type of place.)“
“It's a small restaurant with a couple of tables inside and most of the tables outside, which is where we sat for lunch today. We had the Tuna Panino made with Tuna, capers, radishes with arugula and hard boiled egg. The Pollone is organic chicken breast, endive slaw. capers, onions over a ciabatta roll. Both were very tasty and the chicken breast was very tender and moist. We also ordered some plain croissants and bombolini to go. We ate one of the bomolinis at the restaurant and it was really good!“
“Small Cafe in downtown Palo Alto. Went there for brunch on a Saturday and it was very crowded. Took us about 15 mins to get seated. Food was above average. We ordered the- Hummus Veggie Wrap (4/5)- La Luna Arepa (3.5/5)- French Toast (4/4)- Vietnamese Coffee (5/5)- Strawberry Banana Smoothie (5/5)Since it was very crowded, the service was slow. Staff could be a little more friendly.Vegetarian options: There are a decent number of vegetarian options available.“
“So far I have been 2 Kung Fu Tea Locations The 1st Kung Fu Tea Location That I went to was at New York City which was back in 2019!!!! And now I got a chance to go to the Kung Fu Tea at the Palo Alto Ca Location!!!!!! And What I had was the Lychee Punch Boba Tea Drink which is very Refreshing 清爽 Qīngshuǎng !!!!!! If you Yelpers & Yelpettes like Lychee Punch Boba Tea Try Going to this Kung Fu Tea Location!!!!“
“Definitely the best cafe out of the three in VMware! Having lunch here is definitely one of the highlights of my work day. The menu is different everyday and I rarely see items repeated. The chefs here create unique dishes and like to experiment with mixing flavors from different cultures. My problem with this cafe is the options are sometimes TOO good and I can't decide what I want! Several of the stations allow you to order half plates, so I often get two half plates from different stations so I get to try both! The different stations here are: - sauté (typically a pasta or sautéed dish) - brick (typically a pizza or other baked item) - umami (asian dish, mostly Korean) - sushi (rolls, nigiri, etc) - grill (with daily specials of seared and sandwich option and other typical grill options like burgers and fries) - rolled (Indian wrap) - spiced (Indian dishes, typically 3 types a day) - salad bar - make your own sandwich bar - soups The umami station is new as of 2018 and so far, the dishes have been very good! Some examples include Korean ramen, bibimbap, pho, and fried chicken. The rolled station with the Indian wraps is also very good and a good deal! For $7, you get a full wrap that includes a daily dish (e.g. chicken tikka masala or something similar), egg, onions, and lettuce. Plus, you get a side of either fruit or yogurt rice. The yogurt rice is only available Wed-Fri, but I highly recommend it! Plus, there are freshly made drinks that are free to employees and a small fee for non-employees. There's usually a daily option of an agua fresca, spa water, tea, and lemonade. Also, get a seat in the back if you can! As it's name suggests, the Hilltop Cafe is located on top of a hill and the view is quite nice. It does get pretty crowded around noon, so I would suggest either coming at 11:30 am or at 1 pm after the lunch crowd dies down.“
“I love the food, and the service is really good! Normally it takes like 5-10 minutes for the boba or your food to be ready. The only thing I don't like is the seating options. There are only like 3 tables with 2/4 chairs each. There's a lot of random teens that trash the area too so I recommend that you eat it at home or at a park. Since the food is so good I would give it 5 stars.“
“Service and food were delicious, as always. A new feature was sourdough bread and butter on the table. We ate all of it! The burger was especially good. I liked the crab mango and avocado salad, and one of us had tacos and the chicken noodle soup and found it scrumptious.“
“Kids love the Instagram wall. The parfaits and soft serve are yummy. While the drinks are just OK(tea slightly bitterer than I prefer and not the biggest fan of their strawberry buckwheat), their boba texture is the right chewiness level. Extremely kind staff remade a parfait after my kiddo dropped hers. It made her day.Dietary restrictions: They have oat milk for people with dairy allergiesKid-friendliness: Caffeine free options for kids include drinks are parfaits and soft serves“
“If y’all don’t know about Ada’s, y’all should — because they got one of the BEST coffees around town. They are locally sourced and get the most organic beans, and make the BEST pastries. And best of all, they are a 501(c)3 non-profit social enterprise running in the heart of Palo Alto. I work at Cubberley not far from Ada’s, so I have been coming by often and supporting.A big shout out goes to Kathleen, the owner and founder of Ada’s Cafe — she’s absolutely humble and very caring at every customer. She goes above and beyond in support of not only the neurodivergent community, but also for the communities in need in Palo Alto.I ordered a 16oz latte with whole milk on a Friday — and they honestly served it with SO much love and so much belonging. It truly felt like I was at home, but 10x better. The beans had flavor, and the whole milk wasn’t overly saturated. I also appreciated how much love and consideration they put in the croissant sandwich as well, because the ingredients were fresh and not too sweet or too salty at all.It is located next to the Palo Alto Library, and they do close early at 4pm. There is limited indoor seating, but there is a variety of things you can choose from. I would definitely recommend supporting a local business like Ada’s and having your bestie brunch dates here too.Vegetarian options: They have some things you can ask for vegetarian! In fact, most things are vegetarian :)Dietary restrictions: They have different kind of non-dairy options you can choose from! :DParking: Because we’re sharing a parking lot with the Palo Alto Library, there are times where you’re not able to find parking right away. However do not fret, because they usually clear away after a while.Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly - most of the kids from Challenger or nearby kids from the surrounding neighborhood come to get an ice cream scone from Ada’s! No wonder that’s why they were this profit-driven — and they’re still running despite the inflation — they get TONS of business from the kids everyday!Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible! Very wheelchair friendly — and they accommodate very openly about who sits there and stuff.“