Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Palo Alto

P-Edward L. • November 28, 2018Food is delicious definitely worth the queue ! There’s outdoors seating available and they do great lassi

Shay • May 28, 2017Best Greek food in the Bay area! Reserve ahead of time!

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

Ashley Yuki • April 18, 2017This place is hearty healthy delicious food heaven! Ancient grains bowl is a must (but really everything is fantastic!)

Karolina 🦖 • December 31, 2015Amazing! Huge cupcakes, and they look so pretty... Red velvet cupcake is a must.

Steven K. • December 31, 2022Finally, a place that actually has the right balance of tough vs. chewy!

Behrad Eats • March 10, 2012Everything here is great! Must try the Tea Leaf Beef and the Ginger Soy Chicken!

John M. • November 21, 2016Salmon & mango salad is solid--salmon cooked perfectly with yellow mango. Also amazing sandos too

Minnie • October 24, 2018The tonkotsu ramen is so authentic. The best ramen shop in the Bay Area!

Rachel R. • June 20, 2017Gorgeous, large patio. They take reservations before 6pm

Fernando S. • September 26, 2015OMG, outstanding coffees! They are strong and flavored! Just delicious, and also the staff is so nice

Jeff B. • September 6, 2018Really cool outdoor, shaded, backyard-like spot with fast Wi-Fi and power outlets. Good spot for working or conversation. Wi-Fi network is “TeamStandy”, password is “backyardbrew”.

Rissa F. • February 18, 2019Love their seasonal stuff right now! The caramel matcha latte is amazing (made with pandan caramel!)

Christophe S. • July 20, 2012The hummus is sooooo good! And the lemonade! I'll come back.

Nils P. • August 17, 2013Backyard is absolutely amazing. Sit by the fire. One of the best places i've been to in the bay area.

Jeff H. • June 26, 2019Great ice cream and a neat story on how the business came into existence. I had the salted caramel ribbon.

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.

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.

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!

Gnat B. • March 24, 2018Fantastic Italian restaurant next to Stanford Hospital. Kid friendly considering it’s somewhat upscale. Squid spaghetti with clams was solid and the pizza on point. Full bar with local beers on draft

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

Bradley Smoker • February 7, 2012Love the tofu soup! Some of the best tofu I've ever tasted!

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

Jason W. • September 22, 2014The fish is very fresh and the spicy tuna is a must order.

Mona D. • August 21, 2016Cute little cafe with French pastries and crêpes. Its salmon filled crepe is especially delicious.

Victoria S. • May 10, 2012Soy mint Mojito is fantastic! New fav!

Wouter B. • January 9, 2014The Seppia cuttlefish & risotto was an envy dish for my tablemates. The PB&J desert was delicious as well! Oh yeah, Hamachi!

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

Luis U. • September 2, 2023The Jamon Ibérico with Pan con Tomate (bread with tomato) is a winner combination. Don't forget to order the ham croqueta. They melt in your mouth!

Justin P. • February 16, 2017Loved the kanpachi. Banana and toasted rice with fish surprisingly great.