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North Palo Alto - University Ave

These are a few of our treasured restaurants! You can walk to University Ave, a 15 minute walk, or drive over to California Ave in southern Palo Alto.
This is an intimate cafe with delicious lattes and crepes. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
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Bistro Maxine
548 Ramona St
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This is an intimate cafe with delicious lattes and crepes. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
A relatively new favorite, so delicious and many, many people love this place. The lines can be long but it is worth if you have the time.
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Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
541 Bryant St
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A relatively new favorite, so delicious and many, many people love this place. The lines can be long but it is worth if you have the time.
Wonderful Greek food - $15 corkage fee a big plus if you'd like to bring your own bottle of wine. This is a popular place, reservations are highly recommended.
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Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson St
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Wonderful Greek food - $15 corkage fee a big plus if you'd like to bring your own bottle of wine. This is a popular place, reservations are highly recommended.
A personal favorite! The food here is self-described as a "multi-cultural pile-up of sorts finished with our contemporary approach." Reservations are recommended.
18 locals raden deze aan
Bird Dog
420 Ramona St
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A personal favorite! The food here is self-described as a "multi-cultural pile-up of sorts finished with our contemporary approach." Reservations are recommended.
If you love Vietnamese and a good cocktail, this is your place. The Banh Mi Roti with Penang Curry Sauce is delicious. This restaurant has many wonderful dishes.
60 locals raden deze aan
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University Ave
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If you love Vietnamese and a good cocktail, this is your place. The Banh Mi Roti with Penang Curry Sauce is delicious. This restaurant has many wonderful dishes.
Specialty sustainable coffees & treats in an Italian-inspired, bi-level hangout with sidewalk seats.
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Cafe Venetia
417 University Ave
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Specialty sustainable coffees & treats in an Italian-inspired, bi-level hangout with sidewalk seats.
Counter-service chain for ice cream sandwiches made with a choice of flavored cookies & toppings.
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CREAM Palo Alto
440 University Ave
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Counter-service chain for ice cream sandwiches made with a choice of flavored cookies & toppings.
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
373 locals raden deze aan
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
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Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
"Great selection of sandwiches, juices, shakes and coffee. Good place to work with good music and lots of seats and places to charge your devices."
7 locals raden deze aan
JOE & THE JUICE
303 2nd St
7 locals raden deze aan
"Great selection of sandwiches, juices, shakes and coffee. Good place to work with good music and lots of seats and places to charge your devices."
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
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Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz Ave
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Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
"Ceviche and Margaritas"
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Reposado
236 Hamilton Ave
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"Ceviche and Margaritas"
"Nice staff, excellent food and wine."
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Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer Ave
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"Nice staff, excellent food and wine."
"Casual atmosphere, great food."
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Local Union 271
271 University Ave
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"Casual atmosphere, great food."
"Great for breakfast, but famous for their shakes and malts."
38 locals raden deze aan
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson St
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"Great for breakfast, but famous for their shakes and malts."
"Healthy Bowls with top ratings for Gluten Free"
Bare Bowls
530 Emerson St
"Healthy Bowls with top ratings for Gluten Free"
"Recommended for Gluten Free"
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Curry Up Now
321 Hamilton Ave
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"Recommended for Gluten Free"

California Ave Eats!

California Ave, in south Palo Alto is a quick 10 minute drive. There are many restaurants, bagel shop, a market and some of the best coffee in Palo Alto.
Wonderful Farmer's market on Sundays 9am-1pm.
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California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California Avenue
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Wonderful Farmer's market on Sundays 9am-1pm.
Relaxed atmosphere in covered outdoor space behind California Ave shops. A nice place to share a cup of coffee and some pastries.
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Backyard Brew
444 California Ave
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Relaxed atmosphere in covered outdoor space behind California Ave shops. A nice place to share a cup of coffee and some pastries.
This coffee shop is hidden in a shoe store - if you love coffee, find it! Strong coffee with minimal syrup options but this bold cup will keep you going all day long.
17 locals raden deze aan
ZombieRunner Coffee
344 California Ave
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This coffee shop is hidden in a shoe store - if you love coffee, find it! Strong coffee with minimal syrup options but this bold cup will keep you going all day long.
The best bagels in Palo Alto are found here in this kosher bagel shop.
22 locals raden deze aan
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
477 California Ave
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The best bagels in Palo Alto are found here in this kosher bagel shop.
If you are heading out to dinner and want to BYOB Vin Vino offers a good selection of wines specializing in artisanal French, Italian and local wines. Or belly up to the bar for some wine tasting. 437 California Ave
Vin Vino Wine
437 California Ave
If you are heading out to dinner and want to BYOB Vin Vino offers a good selection of wines specializing in artisanal French, Italian and local wines. Or belly up to the bar for some wine tasting. 437 California Ave
Natural Goods Store. Neighborhood market stocking farm-fresh produce, vitamins, eco-friendly body care, gifts & more.
17 locals raden deze aan
Country Sun Natural Foods
440 California Ave
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Natural Goods Store. Neighborhood market stocking farm-fresh produce, vitamins, eco-friendly body care, gifts & more.
Great for a slow breakfast. Can get crowded on weekends.
21 locals raden deze aan
Joanie's Cafe
405 California Ave
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Great for a slow breakfast. Can get crowded on weekends.
Good Pizza, traditional pastas and great salads!
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Terún
448 California Ave
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Good Pizza, traditional pastas and great salads!

Markets

We have a few food markets in Palo Alto!
Small but convenient, this market is in the heart of Palo Alto making is very convenient for those last minute items.
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real
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Small but convenient, this market is in the heart of Palo Alto making is very convenient for those last minute items.
Organic produce and plenty of prepared foods, this market also offers bakery goods baked onsite! A little pricier than Trader Joes but with more to offer and parking is a bit easier.
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THE MARKET at Edgewood
2170 W Bayshore Rd
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Organic produce and plenty of prepared foods, this market also offers bakery goods baked onsite! A little pricier than Trader Joes but with more to offer and parking is a bit easier.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer). Conveniently located at Town and Country, so if you are going to T&C for a meal or shopping it is easy to stop by TJ's to pick up what you need.
84 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino Real
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Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer). Conveniently located at Town and Country, so if you are going to T&C for a meal or shopping it is easy to stop by TJ's to pick up what you need.
Discount chain carrying brand-name groceries, plus items like gifts & toys (many sell beer & wine). Shopping here is hit or miss but you may find some fantastic deals on wine.
83 locals raden deze aan
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
215 W Calaveras Blvd
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Discount chain carrying brand-name groceries, plus items like gifts & toys (many sell beer & wine). Shopping here is hit or miss but you may find some fantastic deals on wine.
A 10 minute walk downtown, this bustling, quaint outdoor farmers' market offers a variety of farm fresh and organic produce from friendly vendors. Usually there is a live musical act to entertain the little ones. Opens 8am-noon starting the 2nd weekend in May thru Sept.
21 locals raden deze aan
Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman St
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A 10 minute walk downtown, this bustling, quaint outdoor farmers' market offers a variety of farm fresh and organic produce from friendly vendors. Usually there is a live musical act to entertain the little ones. Opens 8am-noon starting the 2nd weekend in May thru Sept.
Open 9am-1pm Sundays year round. This is a bit large than the University Ave Farmers' market. Enjoy the morning strolling down the street tasting samples of cheeses, fresh fruits, jams, chocolate and more.
27 locals raden deze aan
California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California Avenue
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Open 9am-1pm Sundays year round. This is a bit large than the University Ave Farmers' market. Enjoy the morning strolling down the street tasting samples of cheeses, fresh fruits, jams, chocolate and more.

Hospital or Urgent Care options

If you need emergency services drive straight to the emergency room and valet park your car for free. You may ask for a wheelchair if needed at the ER entrance.
Pediatric Emergency Department: Stanford Hospital
900 Quarry Rd Ext
If you need emergency services drive straight to the emergency room and valet park your car for free. You may ask for a wheelchair if needed at the ER entrance.
Sutter Urgent Care - Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Please call ahead to see if they can help you with your needs.
Stanford Express Care Palo Alto
211 Quarry Rd
Please call ahead to see if they can help you with your needs.

Things to do and see

There are lots of places to visit in and near Palo Alto!
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes.
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Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center voor Visuele Kunst
328 Lomita Dr
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Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes.
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas.
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Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy
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The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas.
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm.
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Rancho San Antonio County Park
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Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm.
Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. And don't miss the landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits.
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Memorial Church
450 Jane Stanford Way
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Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. And don't miss the landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits.
Every time Google release a new OS they adda new statue. Fun to walk around and check it out. This picture does not do it justice.
10 locals raden deze aan
Google Android-grasstandbeelden
1981 Landings Dr
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Every time Google release a new OS they adda new statue. Fun to walk around and check it out. This picture does not do it justice.
Historical cacti garden with artful views & unusual plants on Stanford University grounds. Also the Stanford Mausoleum is nearby.
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Stanford Arizona Garden
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Historical cacti garden with artful views & unusual plants on Stanford University grounds. Also the Stanford Mausoleum is nearby.
Newly renovated, this little gem is packed with wonders for children and adults alike. View animals in the outdoor zoo or play games in the indoor section. Check the schedule as they are not open full time yet due to Covid.
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
1451 Middlefield Road
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Newly renovated, this little gem is packed with wonders for children and adults alike. View animals in the outdoor zoo or play games in the indoor section. Check the schedule as they are not open full time yet due to Covid.
Built in 1940, the Children's Library was the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children. The Children's Library serves children from birth through 5th grade in a fun and inviting garden setting. Computers are available for ages 11 and under. Check for story hour times for a special treat!
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Children's Library
1276 Harriet St
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Built in 1940, the Children's Library was the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children. The Children's Library serves children from birth through 5th grade in a fun and inviting garden setting. Computers are available for ages 11 and under. Check for story hour times for a special treat!
Tours are offered twice a month, by registration only. If you can sign up and take advantage of this tour it is well worth it. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory offers free public tours. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and usually include a visit to the lab’s 2-mile-long linear accelerator, now driving the world’s brightest X-ray source.
Stanford Linear Accelerator
Sand Hill Road
Tours are offered twice a month, by registration only. If you can sign up and take advantage of this tour it is well worth it. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory offers free public tours. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and usually include a visit to the lab’s 2-mile-long linear accelerator, now driving the world’s brightest X-ray source.
Great if you want to see the history of computing.
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Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd
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Great if you want to see the history of computing.
This is a beautiful historic house with large gardens to explore. Particularly wonderful when flowers are in season (Iris', tulips etc) There is a very nice gift shop with unique gifts too!
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Filoli Historisch Huis en Tuin
86 Cañada Rd
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This is a beautiful historic house with large gardens to explore. Particularly wonderful when flowers are in season (Iris', tulips etc) There is a very nice gift shop with unique gifts too!

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