Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Pastis
447 California AveSolid French cuisine.
Palo Alto Cafe
2675 Middlefield RdLocal mom & pop cafe in Midtown.
Phil may have started his roasting in San Francisco, but Palo Alto has two of his highest trafficked coffee shops. This being one of them with unique hipster vibes.
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Philz Coffee
101 Forest AvePhil may have started his roasting in San Francisco, but Palo Alto has two of his highest trafficked coffee shops. This being one of them with unique hipster vibes.
Nearest local bagel shop with freshly baked bagels and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
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House of Bagels
1712 Miramonte AveNearest local bagel shop with freshly baked bagels and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Tin Pot Creamery
855 El Camino RealPeninsula Creamery - Dairy Store & Grill
900 High StTerún
448 California AveAwesome Italian place. Great appetizer, pizzas, and even dessert!
We love their pizzas!!! And don't forget to try their meatballs!
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StWe love their pizzas!!! And don't forget to try their meatballs!
Sushirrito - Palo Alto
448 University Avesushi burrito store
Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino RealOur favorite Vietnamese Pho noodle restaurant
Old style theater that serves blue bottle coffee. Great place to work or study.
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HanaHaus
456 University AveOld style theater that serves blue bottle coffee. Great place to work or study.
So Gong Dong Tofu House
4127 El Camino RealKorean Tofu House
French/Japanese bakery. Best croissant, tart and baguette in town.
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Voyageur du Temps
French/Japanese bakery. Best croissant, tart and baguette in town.
Crepevine
367 University AveGreat brunch place
Oren's Hummus
261 University AveMediterranean must have
Excellent French pastries and coffee/tea. There is also a sister-location in downtown Menlo Park as well. We know Debra, the owner.
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Mademoiselle Colette
816 Santa Cruz AveExcellent French pastries and coffee/tea. There is also a sister-location in downtown Menlo Park as well. We know Debra, the owner.
Closest In-n-Out Burger from our cottage. Near Google campus and Costco.
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In-N-Out Burger
1159 North Rengstorff AvenueClosest In-n-Out Burger from our cottage. Near Google campus and Costco.
Five Guys
4180 N 1st StClosest Five Guys from our cottage. Not too far from Whole Foods.
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University Ave
Bird Dog
420 Ramona StEvvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StEntertainment & Activities
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveYoga relaxation
Palo Alto Golf Lessons
1875 Embarcadero RdCentury Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline BlvdLandmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StWatercourse Way
165 Channing AveSpa
ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California StShopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterTown & Country Village
855 El Camino RealGreat restaurants, shops, and coffee/dessert shops.
Sightseeing
Iyunivesithi yaseStanford
450 Serra MallIsitimela se-Hoover
550 Jane Stanford WayParks & Nature
Foothills Park
11799 Page Mill RoadArastradero park and ride
27999 Arastradero RdStanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailShoreline Lake Boathouse
3160 N Shoreline BlvdMagical Bridge Playground
3700 Middlefield RdPlayground for adults and children alike.
Arts & Culture
On Stanford campus, the museum offers a great collection of famous paintings and sculptures and the admission is free!
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Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrOn Stanford campus, the museum offers a great collection of famous paintings and sculptures and the admission is free!
Children's Library
1276 Harriet StThe Main Library in Palo Alto also boasts a community center and cafe called Ada's. Also near Magical Bridge Playground.
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Mitchell Park Library
3700 Middlefield RdThe Main Library in Palo Alto also boasts a community center and cafe called Ada's. Also near Magical Bridge Playground.
Essentials
A J's Green Cleaners
395 California AveCoin laundry and dry cleaner
Safeway
2811 Middlefield RdGrocery store closest to the cottage
The Milk Pail Market
2560 Wyandotte StreetLocal Farmers Market
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real