Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University South, Palo Alto

Hamish B. • December 23, 2015Great coffee! One of the few places in the US that know how to roast beans and steam milk!

Gnat B. • August 20, 2015Great use of space. Sit outdoors if you can. Food is as reliable and delicious as their other outposts. Bonus: They serve cocktails here.

Raj • March 30, 2023The Red King is my favorite- a little spicy, brimming with flavor and broth. Love the pork belly version with egg

Casey C. • December 15, 2010Amazing wine selection for a diner! Get some flowers Chardonnay to go with the kickass buffalo wings!

Marc K. • January 24, 2019Loved, love, loved the food here! One of the more ‘upmarket’ Greek tavernas I’ve eaten at and each dish (shared plates) did not disappoint! Opa!! Get the Octopus and the sautéed greens.

Douglas G. • August 17, 2019They make the waffle cones fresh behind the counter. Get one in a cup (like a tortilla) if you don’t normally like cones.

Caroline D. • January 20, 2017Great atmosphere, friendly servers, free wifi, and amazing coffee options. Try the classic Mint Mojito, Mocha Tesora, or the mint teas. They also serve pastries, bagels, and toast!

Suzy C. • June 15, 2017This isn't a winery, but when you need wine, you need wine! It's super cute and right off University. Perfect place to go before dinner, and why not...after dinner too. Small inside, so best for 2.

Anna J. • May 6, 2016Desserts to die for--toffee date pudding with caramel sauce and ice-cream, lemon tart, and pavlova. Excellent!

Douglas G. • July 17, 2016The two grain bowls (earth and bay) are very filling. Great healthy lunch!

Chris M. • March 16, 2022Probably the best brunch place in town. Come early to find a seat. The latte is awesome and the fried chicken maple is divine. 10/10

Karla • October 6, 2019Beautiful space. Expensive as expected. But I can always count on them for a single origin recent roast from Ethiopia. Pastries are excellent. Lovely patio on the corner of University and High.

LocoCat • December 28, 2012The Banana Cream Pie is to die for. We love it more than the BCP at Mission Pie in SF. Fresh bananas, perfect custard (not too firm not too runny) and a thick graham cracker crust!

‎ ןıɥd ʍ. • October 29, 2022Black Sesame Coconut Jar, Matcha Red Bean Coconut Jar and Strawberry Coconut Jars were all delicious 😊

Spencer S. • June 18, 2013raspberry mint mojito is amazing. tastes like lemonade. I love lemonade

Bia K. • September 24, 2013Amazing salads and iced teas. Try the red one with passion fruit.

Danny Z. • August 14, 2021Absolutely delicious. Get the sesame leaf, chicken biryani, and the rest of the menu

Douglas G. • July 1, 2019Chimichurri steak on pretzel is a damn good sandwich.

Shobhit G. • May 13, 2013Bun Aloo tiki with paneer is amazing.

Lee S. • August 15, 2012The best pork chop in Palo Alto. Specials never disappoint either. Great tiramisu or peach tart for dessert.

Darren K. • March 13, 2016Spicy mocha and spicy hot chocolate. Both super good! The crepes are amazing as well try Maxine.

Monique Z. • July 1, 2011Delicious coffee, along with unusual and intriguing chocolates. Good arepas and other nice baked goods.

Aki K. • March 21, 2011Very calm and great atmosphere for dating at night. All dishes are amazing!

Sumit A. • August 15, 2011Wow. Awesome steak a la parilla. Get it rare. Accompanying charred chile relleno is incredible.

Lena K. • September 2, 2014Fried plantains are awesome! Also recommend jerk chicken and sweet potato fries.

Josh W. • February 18, 2019Short rib bourguignon is fork tender and incredibly flavorful. And the ginger cake is a nice, clean way to end the meal. Great spot in town!

Karine H. • August 2, 2015the best day of my life bowl is amazing. The peanut butter taste is so good, great for a post workout snack

Sydney M. • May 14, 2023Dishes are smaller than I thought they’d be but everything was yummy and creative! Favorite: wagyu on crispy coconut rice app, Japanese curry carrots, scallop pesto rice, chewy black sesame noodles

Kat . • November 2, 2016Get the Speculious (speculoos with cream) with the waffle cone! It was delicious!