Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Delicious burgers! $12-$15. Get the truffle especiale if you're really hungry.
16 locals recommend
Umami Burger
452 University AveDelicious burgers! $12-$15. Get the truffle especiale if you're really hungry.
Super fresh, delicious. This is a neighborhood favorite, I've spotted many of the Silicon Valley famous here. $12
102 locals recommend
Oren's Hummus
261 University AveSuper fresh, delicious. This is a neighborhood favorite, I've spotted many of the Silicon Valley famous here. $12
fancy greek, great atmosphere. Best restaurant in Palo Alto. Have the lamb or roasted pig with skin. Book ahead. $30+
94 locals recommend
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson Stfancy greek, great atmosphere. Best restaurant in Palo Alto. Have the lamb or roasted pig with skin. Book ahead. $30+
Dim sum, dumplings. Delicious! Don't leave without ordering Shanghai dumplings. $15
6 locals recommend
Steam
209 University AveDim sum, dumplings. Delicious! Don't leave without ordering Shanghai dumplings. $15
Also dim sum and Chinese, I think. Very good but it's much more grown up. More formal than Steam, but an excellent place if you need a last minute private table for a big group. $15-25
7 locals recommend
Tai Pan
560 Waverley StAlso dim sum and Chinese, I think. Very good but it's much more grown up. More formal than Steam, but an excellent place if you need a last minute private table for a big group. $15-25
Frozen yogurt with fresh organic fruit and french chocolate toppings. They make it in the shop everyday. Also serves oatmeal and Blue Bottle coffee. Great option for breakfast. $6
29 locals recommend
Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveFrozen yogurt with fresh organic fruit and french chocolate toppings. They make it in the shop everyday. Also serves oatmeal and Blue Bottle coffee. Great option for breakfast. $6
Best place for weekend brunch. There's usually a line waiting to be seated. $15-$20
27 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveBest place for weekend brunch. There's usually a line waiting to be seated. $15-$20
Handcrafted ice cream worthy of medals. They also have coffee, and if you like affogados (espresso over vanilla ice cream) this is heaven.
32 locals recommend
Tin Pot Creamery
855 El Camino RealHandcrafted ice cream worthy of medals. They also have coffee, and if you like affogados (espresso over vanilla ice cream) this is heaven.
Bakery open at 7am everyday (even on Sundays). Delicious fresh bread and the fluffiest quiche you've ever had. Restaurant serves farm to table food, it's one of my favorites.
35 locals recommend
Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
855 El Camino RealBakery open at 7am everyday (even on Sundays). Delicious fresh bread and the fluffiest quiche you've ever had. Restaurant serves farm to table food, it's one of my favorites.
Delicious California cuisine for all: vegetarians, vegans, gluten free, dairy free, and regular carnivores will all be happy here. $15-20
22 locals recommend
Calafia Café
Delicious California cuisine for all: vegetarians, vegans, gluten free, dairy free, and regular carnivores will all be happy here. $15-20
Douce France
855 El Camino RealGood little French-like cafe with wifi.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StFamous San Francisco pizza. Good!
Essentials
Great cafe if you need to sit somewhere with wifi for a long time.
10 locals recommend
The Prolific Oven Bakery
550 Waverley StGreat cafe if you need to sit somewhere with wifi for a long time.
Entertainment & Activities
Great enclosed playground for kids. Get food at Whole Foods and eat it picnic-style in the sun here. There's a usually picnic blanket (navy/green plaid) in the coat closet of our living room.
13 locals recommend
Heritage Park
300 Homer AveGreat enclosed playground for kids. Get food at Whole Foods and eat it picnic-style in the sun here. There's a usually picnic blanket (navy/green plaid) in the coat closet of our living room.
C is for Craft, LLC
540 Bryant StGreat drop in art studio for pre-schoolers.