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Eat & Drink
A taste of Palo Alto.
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and other places to eat around Palo Alto.
102 places to eat and drink in Palo Alto are listed here. Streets with the most listings: El Camino Real (21), California Avenue (18) and Emerson Street (8).
Local favorites
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A few places with photos and full details to get you going.
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Cafe Pro Bono
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Iki Omakase
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Evvia Estiatorio
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Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club
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Sundance The Steakhouse
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Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen
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RARA
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Namaste Indian Cuisine
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Ethel's Fancy
Ethel's Fancy, a restaurant in Palo Alto, California, bears the name of Ethel, a Nisei Japanese American known for her gracious hosting and fabulous cooking skills, who inspired the establishment. The restaurant stands…
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Cafe Pro Bono
Cafe Pro Bono in Palo Alto, California, serves authentic Italian and European dishes, each crafted with a dedication to freshness. The restaurant's menu features traditional dishes, including beautifully presented…
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Iki Omakase
Iki Omakase is a modern refined sushi omakase concept located in Palo Alto, California. The culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in Chef Jiabo Li's journey as a dedicated sushi shokunin, with a relentless pursuit of…
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Evvia Estiatorio
Evvia Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant on Emerson Street, with gluten-free options and vegan options.
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Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club
Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club is a Turkish restaurant on Emerson Street, with Mediterranean cooking and Middle Eastern cooking.
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Sundance The Steakhouse
Sundance The Steakhouse is a family-operated Palo Alto restaurant that opened in 1974.
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Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen
Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen is a cocktail bar and wine bar on California Avenue, with American cooking.
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RARA
Rara Restaurant is a Nepalese cuisine restaurant located in Palo Alto, California, bringing the authentic flavor of Nepal to the heart of Silicon Valley. The restaurant offers a variety of authentic Nepalese dishes,…
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Namaste Indian Cuisine
Namaste Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant on California Avenue, with vegan options and vegetarian options.
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Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery is a Vietnamese restaurant on University Avenue, with vegan options and vegetarian options.
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iTalico
Italico is an Italian restaurant focused on pasta and Italian entrées. It has an open kitchen and bar, several dining rooms and a private outdoor area. It opened in July 2016.
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Terun Pizza
Terun Pizza is an Italian restaurant and bar on California Avenue, with pizza.
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Sprout Cafe
Sprout Cafe, on University Avenue in the heart of Palo Alto, California, serves a diverse menu catering to various tastes and dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Fresh, organic,…
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Palo Alto Sol
Palo Alto Sol serves the regional cuisine of Puebla, Mexico, on California Avenue. The restaurant describes its menu as drawing on family recipes and traditional Pueblan dishes, including the sauces central to that…
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tane vegan izakaya
tane vegan izakaya is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on Emerson Street, with vegan options.
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Ettan
Ettan serves Cal-Indian cuisine, combining Indian culinary influences with California ingredients. It joined the Bay Area dining scene in February 2020.
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Kali Greek Kitchen
Kali Greek Kitchen is a Greek restaurant on California Avenue, with Mediterranean cooking and vegan options.
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Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen
Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant on Stanford Shopping Center, with halal cooking and kebab.
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Vino Locale
Vino Locale is a wine bar on Kipling Street, with American cooking.
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Arya Steakhouse
Arya Steakhouse serves Persian cuisine and steaks with a halal menu. It butchers meat and ages steaks in-house. The dining space features Persian art and tapestries, and private dining rooms are available.
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Vina Enoteca
Vina Enoteca in Palo Alto, California, operates at 700 Welch Road, Suite 110, within the historic Stanford Barn, built between 1886 and 1888, which originally served as a winery for the surrounding vineyards. The…
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Taste
Established in Palo Alto in 2017, Taste specializes in Northern Chinese dishes and also serves Sichuan cuisine.
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Kanji Sushi & Ramen
Kanji Sushi & Ramen is a sushi bar on El Camino Way, with ramen and vegetarian options.
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Darbar Indian Cuisine
Darbar Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant on Lytton Avenue, with vegan options and vegetarian options.
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Zola + BarZola
Zola + BarZola serves French cuisine and has outdoor seating. BarZola offers cocktails, beer and wine alongside dinner from the Zola kitchen.
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City Hall Cafe
City Hall Cafe is a breakfast restaurant on Hamilton Avenue, with American cooking.
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Joanie's Cafe
Joanie's Cafe is a breakfast restaurant on California Avenue, with American cooking.
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Hobee's Restaurant
Hobee's Restaurant is an American restaurant on El Camino Real, with gluten-free options.
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HE&C Tea + Pot
HE&C Tea + Pot is a hot-pot restaurant on Emerson Street, with bubble tea and Chinese cooking.
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Hong Kong Restaurant
Hong Kong Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real, with cantonese and seafood.
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Chef Zhao Kitchen
Chef Zhao Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant on West Bayshore Road, with shanghainese and vegan options.
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Tai Pan
Tai Pan is a Chinese restaurant on Waverley Street, with dim sum.
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Imperial treasure
Imperial treasure is a Chinese restaurant on California Avenue.
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Green Elephant Gourmet
Green Elephant Gourmet is a Burmese restaurant on Middlefield Road, with Chinese cooking and vegan options.
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Indochine
Indochine serves Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an elegant setting, providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that suits business lunches and casual dining. This atmosphere makes it suitable for various occasions.…
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Bistro Elan
Bistro Elan serves California-French cuisine and has a curated wine list, making it a local favorite for many years with its seasonally changing menu and charming atmosphere near California Avenue in Palo Alto,…
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Caffe Riace
Caffe Riace is an Italian restaurant on Sheridan Avenue, with vegan options.
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Howie's Artisan Pizza
Howie's Artisan Pizza is a pizzeria on El Camino Real, with Italian cooking and vegan options.
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Fiorella
Fiorella is a pizzeria on California Avenue, with Italian cooking and pasta shops.
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Osteria Toscana
Osteria Toscana is an Italian restaurant on Hamilton Avenue, with gluten-free options and vegan options.
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Pizzeria Delfina - Palo Alto
Pizzeria Delfina in downtown Palo Alto serves Neapolitan-style pizza, pasta, and seasonal antipasti. It offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
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Kanpai
Kanpai Sushi is a family-operated Japanese restaurant at 330 Lytton Avenue in Palo Alto. It offers outdoor dining, sake from Japan, and Japanese beer.
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Sushi House
Sushi House, a family-owned Japanese restaurant, has been serving the community since its founding by Kenji Ueki and the late Masahiro Nagamine. The restaurant operates at 855 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California.…
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Daigo
Daigo is a sushi restaurant and sushi bar on Birch Street, with Japanese cooking.
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Jin Sho
Jin Sho is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on California Avenue, with Asian-fusion cooking.
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Dohatsuten Ramen & Tapas
Dohatsuten Ramen & Tapas is a Japanese restaurant on San Antonio Road, with ramen and small plates.
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Fuki Sushi
Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto, California, provides an immersive culinary adventure with its various dining rooms, including a sun room and tatami rooms. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by texting or…
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MJ Sushi Palo Alto
MJ Sushi Palo Alto is a sushi bar on El Camino Real, with Japanese cooking and vegan options.
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Go Fish Poke Bar- Stanford Shopping Center
Go Fish Poke Bar- Stanford Shopping Center is a Hawaiian restaurant on Stanford Shopping Center, with poke and Japanese cooking.
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Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar
Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar serves noodles and izakaya-style dishes at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, with cocktails and beer also available.
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Odori Japanese Cuisine
Odori Japanese Cuisine serves Japanese dishes, including sushi and grilled options, at 2111 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California. The restaurant has a pick-up menu for those on the go, allowing them to order and…
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Mediterranean Wraps
Mediterranean Wraps is a Mediterranean restaurant on California Avenue, with Middle Eastern cooking and vegan options.
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Café Soleil
Café Soleil is a Mediterranean restaurant and bar on El Camino Real, with American cooking.
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Real Mediterranean Kitchen
Real Mediterranean Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant on Oxford Avenue, with Middle Eastern cooking.
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Anatolian Kitchen
Anatolian Kitchen serves authentic Anatolian cuisine in Palo Alto, California, blending timeless traditions with modern culinary inspiration to create a rich tapestry of tastes that celebrate the essence of…
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Orens Hummus Express
Orens Hummus Express is a Falafel restaurant on El Camino Real, with caterers and israeli.
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Sun Of Wolf
Sun of Wolf is a restaurant in Palo Alto, California, that offers a unique dining experience inspired by the flavors of Jalisco and Mexico City. The restaurant's menu is seasonally inspired and executed by talented…
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Reposado
Reposado serves Mexican cuisine and has a private mezzanine with a full bar, plus a chef’s table in front of the kitchen.
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Sancho's Taqueria
Sancho's Taqueria is a Mexican restaurant on Lytton Avenue, with vegan options and vegetarian options.
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Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
Celia’s Mexican Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant on El Camino Real, with gluten-free options and vegetarian options.
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Marcella La Pupuseria
Marcella La Pupuseria is a Mexican restaurant on 1/2 East Bayshore Road.
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San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails
San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails is a cocktail bar on Hamilton Avenue, with Mexican cooking and small plates.
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Como Esta Taqueria
Como Esta Taqueria, at 2605 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California, serves dishes like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. Their catering menu can serve 10 to 1000 or more people, with options including meat,…
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LuLu's Town & Country Village
LuLu's Town & Country Village is a Mexican restaurant on El Camino Real, with gluten-free options and vegan options.
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El Taco Ranchero
El Taco Ranchero is a taco shop on Commercial Street, with food-truck fare and Mexican cooking.
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Taqueria El Grullense M&G
Taqueria El Grullense M&G is a taco shop on El Camino Real, with Mexican cooking and gluten-free options.
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State of Mind Slice House
State of Mind Slice House specializes in pizza at 3850 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Its pizzas use slow-proofed dough, are stretched by hand and baked in a high-heat electric oven, with round, pan and gluten-free…
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New York Pizza Palo Alto
New York Pizza Palo Alto is a pizzeria on Hamilton Avenue, with vegan options and vegetarian options.
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Thaiphoon Restaurant
Thaiphoon Restaurant is located in Palo Alto, California, and serves Thai food. The restaurant is known for its dishes such as pad thai, fried rice, and Thai curry. The restaurant has outdoor dining and a full bar. It…
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Lotus Thai Bistro
Lotus Thai Bistro, a family-owned business on California Avenue in the Palo Alto Business District, has indoor and outdoor seating, as well as take-out and catering services. The menu features Pad Thai, Popcorn…
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Roost & Roast
Roost & Roast is an Asian-fusion restaurant on El Camino Real, with Thai cooking and chicken dishes.
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Douce France
Douce France in Palo Alto is a specialty pastry shop inspired by a traditional French café, situated in the Town & Country Village in Palo Alto, California. The shop's products include cakes, tarts, pastries, and…
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Ada's Cafe
Ada's Cafe is a non-profit social enterprise located in Palo Alto, California, at 3700 Middlefield Rd. The cafe is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn and grow. The cafe's mission is…
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Mademoiselle Colette
Mademoiselle Colette is a French pastry shop inspired by Parisian cafes. Founded by pastry chef Debora Ferrand, the business has boutiques in Palo Alto and nearby Bay Area cities.
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Palo Alto Creamery
Palo Alto Creamery serves great food and great shakes, with everything made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, in downtown Palo Alto, California. The restaurant provides a retro dining experience with outdoor…
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Deja Vu Bakery & Catering
Deja Vu Bakery & Catering is a caterer on Fabian Way, with baked goods and custom cakes.
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La Baguette
La Baguette French Bakery serves croissants, baguettes, pastries, and café drinks at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto.
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Oklava Cafe
Oklava Cafe is a business located in Palo Alto, California, and is categorized as a place to eat and drink. The cafe serves a variety of food and drinks all day, including handcrafted baklava, savory pastries, Turkish…
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Coupa Cafe - Ramona
Coupa Cafe - Ramona is a café on Ramona Street, with coffee and tea and venezuelan.
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Palo Alto Cafe
Palo Alto Cafe, a family-owned cafe in the Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto, California, serves high-quality gourmet coffee with superb customer service and roasts its coffee beans in-house to ensure freshness and…
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Coupa Cafe - Lytton
Coupa Cafe - Lytton is a café on Lytton Avenue, with coffee shops and coffee.
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Rikyu
Rikyu is a Japanese café at 121 Lytton Avenue in Palo Alto, serving matcha, Japanese sandwiches and boxed lunches. It has a casual setting.
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Redwood Café by Chef Julien
Redwood Café by Chef Julien is an American restaurant on Bryant Street, with coffee and tea.
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Caffe Stellato
At 435 Emerson Street in Palo Alto, Caffe Stellato serves handcrafted Italian gelato and Italian specialty sandwiches. It also offers Italian coffee and desserts, along with imported candies and chocolates.
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Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy
Rick's Ice Cream & Pints of Joy is an ice-cream shop on Middlefield Road, with ice cream and frozen yogurt.
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Peninsula Creamery - Dairy Store & Grill
Peninsula Creamery - Dairy Store & Grill is an ice-cream shop on High Street, with American cooking.
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Driftwood Deli & Market
Driftwood Deli & Market is a business located in Palo Alto, California, serving the local community with delicious sandwiches, catering services, and a market offering various products. The deli makes mouthwatering…
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The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village
The Penny Ice Creamery | Town & Country Village is an ice-cream shop on El Camino Real, with ice cream and frozen yogurt.
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Scoop
Scoop Microcreamery is a small, mom and pop ice cream shop in Palo Alto, California, inspired by home-made ice cream and making its ice cream in small batches using liquid nitrogen, which creates a denser and creamier…
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Rabbit Rabbit Cream
Rabbit Rabbit Cream is an ice-cream shop on Stanford Shopping Center, with ice cream and frozen yogurt and coffee and tea.
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Coupa Cafe at Stanford Research Park
Coupa Cafe’s Stanford Research Park location is on Porter Drive in Palo Alto. The family-owned cafe business offers coffee and food, with dine-in, pickup and delivery ordering available.
Chocolate shop
Timothy Adams Chocolates
Timothy Adams Chocolates is a chocolate shop located at 539 Bryant Street in Palo Alto, California. The shop offers a variety of handcrafted chocolates made with high-quality ingredients, including Valrhona chocolate.…
Tea room and shop
Tea Time
Tea Time is a tea room and shop on Ramona Street in Palo Alto. It offers afternoon tea and sells loose-leaf teas, teapots, filters and tea-related gifts.
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