Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveFor hardcore coffee drinkers!
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveEasy walk to get your morning coffee.
One of the best places for tasty and spicy food!
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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StOne of the best places for tasty and spicy food!
A great place for lunch or dinner!
Best Brunch on Sat and Sundays around the corner at their old location, The Annex. Well worth the wait!
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Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveA great place for lunch or dinner!
Best Brunch on Sat and Sundays around the corner at their old location, The Annex. Well worth the wait!
What's not to like and just one block from the apartment. Go for brunch, drinks, lunch or dinner.
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Il Fornaio
520 Cowper StWhat's not to like and just one block from the apartment. Go for brunch, drinks, lunch or dinner.
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveAn old-timer, authentic Italian restaurant.
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveModern Vietnamese food.
Best for takeout Mexican food. Always a line during busy hours.
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Sancho's Taqueria
491 Lytton AveBest for takeout Mexican food. Always a line during busy hours.
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StA popular cafe that offers a light menu.
Great greek restaurant. It's pricy and usually hard to get reservations, nice choice for special occasions!
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Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StGreat greek restaurant. It's pricy and usually hard to get reservations, nice choice for special occasions!
La Morenita
800 Emerson StSmall, casual Mexican restaurant.
Basically sushi-burrito! Asian & Latin flavors & some organic ingredients.
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Sushirrito - Palo Alto
448 University AveBasically sushi-burrito! Asian & Latin flavors & some organic ingredients.
This no-frills Chinese spot has an entirely vegan menu featuring tofu, veggies & imitation meats.
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Garden Fresh Chinese Vegan Cuisine
1245 West El Camino RealThis no-frills Chinese spot has an entirely vegan menu featuring tofu, veggies & imitation meats.
Umami Burger
452 University AveGourmet burgers and draft beer
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveTapas & other Latin food.
Everything Else
Grocery store. Offers hot food, sandwiches, sushi, juice bar and bakery.
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealGrocery store. Offers hot food, sandwiches, sushi, juice bar and bakery.
CVS
325 Sharon Park DrPharmacy and more.
Apple Palo Alto
340 University AveGet your latest gadgets here!
One of a kind old-fashion theater to catch up on the classics!
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The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveOne of a kind old-fashion theater to catch up on the classics!
lululemon
432 University AveIf you need workout clothes and don't mind paying extra for high quality, this is for you!
Many classes with great teachers. A short walk from the apartment.
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YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveMany classes with great teachers. A short walk from the apartment.
An outdoor farmers' market from May-November. Go early and try the food from local vendors or to buy some fresh produce.
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Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StAn outdoor farmers' market from May-November. Go early and try the food from local vendors or to buy some fresh produce.
Small park with a play structure. Take a book and enjoy some sunshine!
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Heritage Park
300 Homer AveSmall park with a play structure. Take a book and enjoy some sunshine!
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StSmall theater featuring indie movies.
The Prolific Oven Bakery
550 Waverley StBest chocolate cake that's been around forever!
United States Postal Service
380 Hamilton AvePost office
This is the place if you want to get a nice massage and pamper yourself!
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Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveThis is the place if you want to get a nice massage and pamper yourself!
Nola
535 Ramona StLoud and lively. New Orlean/ cajan food.
The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona StNice selection of local and imported wines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Mexican food and the best margarita! Loud and popular for Happy Hour!
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Reposado
236 Hamilton AveGreat Mexican food and the best margarita! Loud and popular for Happy Hour!
Gordon Biersch
640 Emerson StreetHangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu served in a casual setting.
High-energy sports bar known for its Stanford allegiance, happy-hour deals & mechanical bull.
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The Old Pro
541 Ramona StHigh-energy sports bar known for its Stanford allegiance, happy-hour deals & mechanical bull.
Hong Kong-style Chinese fare including a dim sum menu served in elegant white-linen surroundings.
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Tai Pan
560 Waverley StHong Kong-style Chinese fare including a dim sum menu served in elegant white-linen surroundings.
Shopping
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson StA landmark diner! One of my favorite places!
Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveThe best natural frozen yogurt in downtown Palo Alto.
Gelato Classico
435 Emerson StSmall Italian ice-cream place.