Guidebook for Palo Alto
Everything Else
Fantastic, colorful spot for an early morning bagel and coffee! A beloved neighborhood spot.
22 residents recomanen
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
477 California AveFantastic, colorful spot for an early morning bagel and coffee! A beloved neighborhood spot.
Flawless falafel--what more can I say? The owner is proprietor of several other Palo Alto restaurants as well. This is a fun, casual spot for easy weeknight meals. One of our favorites!
18 residents recomanen
Mediterranean Wraps
433 California AveFlawless falafel--what more can I say? The owner is proprietor of several other Palo Alto restaurants as well. This is a fun, casual spot for easy weeknight meals. One of our favorites!
My new "spot"--local wine bar with excellent "bar food" menu items as well. Craft beers also sold here.
11 residents recomanen
Calave
299 California AveMy new "spot"--local wine bar with excellent "bar food" menu items as well. Craft beers also sold here.
Our local grocery store--we use it when we need something in a hurry. It's convenient--just a five min walk from home, but pricey.
65 residents recomanen
Mollie Stone's Markets
164 California AveOur local grocery store--we use it when we need something in a hurry. It's convenient--just a five min walk from home, but pricey.
A short drive or bike ride from here--the 22 bus (catch it less than a block away) also takes you there --a variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and bookstore and more!
64 residents recomanen
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealA short drive or bike ride from here--the 22 bus (catch it less than a block away) also takes you there --a variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and bookstore and more!
Our absolute favorite grocery store around--try their chicken apple sausage (cut into bite-sized pieces, squeeze fresh lemon on it as a marinade and grill it in our yard--you will LOVE it!)
8 residents recomanen
Piazza's Fine Foods
1218 W Hillsdale BlvdOur absolute favorite grocery store around--try their chicken apple sausage (cut into bite-sized pieces, squeeze fresh lemon on it as a marinade and grill it in our yard--you will LOVE it!)
A good standby store for all your staples with low everyday prices on basics. About a 5-10 min drive.
199 residents recomanen
Safeway
2811 Middlefield RdA good standby store for all your staples with low everyday prices on basics. About a 5-10 min drive.
Food Scene
A taste of southern Italy--with a fantastic bar and the friendliest owners imaginable! We love Terun--a bit on the pricey side, but nice for a special occasion.
45 residents recomanen
Terún
448 California AveA taste of southern Italy--with a fantastic bar and the friendliest owners imaginable! We love Terun--a bit on the pricey side, but nice for a special occasion.
A short walk to great food if you want to fuel up for a hike or just need a quick, filling meal on your way out.
134 residents recomanen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3952 Rivermark PlazaA short walk to great food if you want to fuel up for a hike or just need a quick, filling meal on your way out.
Lovely spot for a leisurely breakfast. The food is wonderful and the staff has worked there for as long as I've fequented the place (20+years!)
21 residents recomanen
Joanie's Cafe
405 California AveLovely spot for a leisurely breakfast. The food is wonderful and the staff has worked there for as long as I've fequented the place (20+years!)
We love this spot--the staff/owners are friendly and warm. Food is very good and prices are reasonable. Never a wait, yet it maintains a consistent flow of customers from the local neighborhoods.
7 residents recomanen
Rice Thai Cuisine
3924 El Camino RealWe love this spot--the staff/owners are friendly and warm. Food is very good and prices are reasonable. Never a wait, yet it maintains a consistent flow of customers from the local neighborhoods.
Shopping
A 10 min drive to south Palo Alto from here and right next to our favorite Palo Alto grocery store, Green Elephant features some of the best Burmese and Chinese food around. Wonderful! 5 stars!
8 residents recomanen
Green Elephant Gourmet
3950 Middlefield RdA 10 min drive to south Palo Alto from here and right next to our favorite Palo Alto grocery store, Green Elephant features some of the best Burmese and Chinese food around. Wonderful! 5 stars!