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    3.5 (84 reviews)
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    Lunch menu
    Hannah L.

    Cheap coffee for your caffeine fix on campus! If you bring your own mug they'll fill it for just a dollar(!). Cant beat prices like that on campus. Their lunch hours are also extended from 11:30 to 3pm now.

    Roast beef
    Cindy H.

    Delicious pizzas! The apple, brie, and bacon one sounded weird, but it was oddly good! The sandwiches are awesome as well. The line isn't too bad around lunch time and they promptly bring out your food! I enjoy having lunch here. Next time I want to try some of the pastries and coffee.

    Chicken bacon clubhouse with house pasta salad
    Jeff H.

    My go-to place for a lunch on campus. On the first floor of the Packard building, Bytes has enough variety with frequent enough changes in its menu that you could go every day without getting bored. If you work or study on campus and eat out a lot, that kind of variety makes it a better bet than Coupa; it's slightly cheaper than Nexus ($7 vs $8); and is more flexible than a Dining Hall (can get takeout). Of the salads, the Harvest salad is the best (the combination of apricots, cranberries and walnuts is amazing), but I've also heard good things about the Thai and Caesar salads. I haven't heard too many good things about the pizzas, but the shrimp one is unique - just prepared to wait a bit longer for your order! The specials can be hit or mess: anything Asian-sounding is usually pretty pitiful, while the pastas and Mexican-sounding ones (e.g., quesadillas) tend to be better. In the end, the sandwiches are my favorite. The cuban roast pork is a Bytes specialty, especially if you like pickled cabbage. For my money, the chicken sandwich is the best though. Especially when they make it with the roasted chillies...que rico! The house pasta salad that it comes with has elicited mixed reactions from my friends: some hate the raw onion and capers, while others find it a nice compliment to the sandwich (I like it!). Lines can be long during lunch, so try to go before (11:30am) or after (1:30pm). If you must go during lunch, there's a small lull around 12:30pm, so try to hit that spot! I find 1pm is the worst since there's a slight backlog in all the orders. Enjoy your lunch!

    Breakfast burrito
    Rayfe G.

    Bytes is located in the Packard Electrical Engineering at Stanford University on the west side of campus. It's a small little cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast burritos are amazing - I guarantee you will be full if you can finish it! It is full of delicious cheese, egg, salsa, and I recommend getting it with bacon or chorizo. Their lunch menu is pretty much the same every time, with a few specials here and there. There is an assortment of pizza, sandwiches, soups, and salads. In my opinion, for how long the line gets during lunch (upwards of 25+ people...goes out the door) i recommend just going to nexus cafe across the street by the med school, or to the thai food place in the quad, or ikes. Those places are at most equally as long, but I think the food is a little better.

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    Fair prices. Good Mediterranean salad. Okay lattes.

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    Marvel Cake

    3.8(169 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    This cute shop is located in downtown Palo Alto and has such a chic vibe. You'll find tons of…read moreartisanal baked goods and desserts, and the ambiance felt straight out of the Victorian era. Everything was beautifully presented. The workers were friendly too! Their items were a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality. Their spiral croissants were so much better than Fancy Flavors. It was flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious pistachio cream. This spot is especially great for more traditional flavors. The Anton Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake wasn't overly sweet and the cream was light and fluffy. It was perfectly up to my standards when it comes to sweetness. I'd definitely come back again even if I'm willing to hurt my wallet because the sweets are just too hard to resist.

    Beautiful desserts, very sweet, however, the service could have been better for the price tag we…read morepaid. My family and I stopped by Marvel Cake during Mother's Day for a sweet treat on Sunday. This location is in the strip of Downtown Palo Alto and has limited parking (similar to the rest of the stores there, there is a lot of parking, and you will need to get lucky). My mom does like the Marvel Cake in their first location, so we swung by here to try this one out! Location-wise, this is a smaller shop than the original one in West San Jose with limited seating inside. I would say it's not work from home friendly however, I did see a college student next to me on her laptop so maybe I am incorrect here! The interior is nice and light, matching the elegance of the desserts. We ordered three items on the menu: the pillow cake, the bisou, and the blueberry lavender roll. Here are some thoughts: * Pillowcase cake: It may seem like this would be a fluffy cake due to the nature of its shape, but it is a gelatinous Jell-O cake with fruit jam. It was not bad, and tasted refreshing and light. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but ultimately I did come back for seconds and thirds, so this is approved. * Blueberry lavender roll cake: This was not at all what we were expecting. I did not taste any lavender, nor did it have a strong blueberry flavor. I think what threw our party off was the layer of gelatin that surrounded the cake. Texturally, we were not a big fan. * Bisou: This one was our favorite one. I appreciated the nutty crust in the bottom layer of the cake, while the filling was soft and bouncy. It is very sweet, however, but overall, I really enjoyed this one and feel like it would go great with a cup of coffee. What made the experience here a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 was the service we got. We weren't greeted when we came in, which, to be fair, is totally fine, maybe they were busy. However, the person helping us stared at us the whole time and did not really communicate well with us. When I tried to order the cakes for my family, they looked bothered that we were there, and I was not sure if they understood what pastries I was ordering because they did not repeat it back to us at all or confirm anything. When I did place the order, they slowly grabbed the plates and looked visually confused, which again, if they wanted to, I could have repeated it back to them. After they gathered everything, they put it in front of us and rang me up. The whole time, they did not say a word to me at all. Did not reconfirm anything, did not acknowledge we were there, did not say thank you. It was a bit strange, and I had to check with my family if it was me or if that was a really weird experience (it wasn't me).

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    Marvel Cake - Pink Rose latte

    Pink Rose latte

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    Strawberry spiral croissant

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    Oklava Cafe - Chocolate Baklava w/ pistachios ($4 each) & Diyarbakir Burma w/ pistachios ($5)

    Oklava Cafe

    4.4(287 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I'm adding photos from our different visits. Oklava feels like a neighbor's home to us--warm,…read morewelcoming, and sincere every time we come. Our absolute favorite is the profiterole. Finding that authentic Turkish taste here truly makes us so happy--it's exactly what we miss and love. What also makes this place special is the team. There are two staff members we see regularly, and they are incredibly attentive and detail-oriented. They provide such high-quality service, even on very busy days. The coffees they make are delicious, and I've noticed how they take care of guests so thoughtfully--sometimes even right at your table. Huge applause to both of them--they're doing an amazing job!

    Five employees. Lots of talking in the back. Trouble getting served. The one guy actually…read moreworking was hauling, and he kept looking in the back as if to ask for "help." People kept peeking out from the back as the line grew longer. Finally, the one guy said, "hey, people need some help out here." One person took my order, after a seven minute wait. I had been first in line, and now the line was five deep. Another person came out and tried to fill my take-out order; but, of course, she was not the original employee (I ordered three different items from the bakery window case -- all one needed was to put them in a bag and I would be gone). Items finally bagged. Then, yet another person came out and tried to ring up my order. Had to confirm everything with her; she kept looking in the bag to confirm. "Nuts." Expensive for what one gets. Mediocre food at best. Terrible service. Will not return. -- workingman's gourmand

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    Oklava Cafe - Display of baklava & Turkish delights

    Display of baklava & Turkish delights

    Oklava Cafe - Ulker Chocolate w Pistachio Turkish Coffee Muska Shape with Pistachio HalepBurma With Pistachio

    Ulker Chocolate w Pistachio Turkish Coffee Muska Shape with Pistachio HalepBurma With Pistachio

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    Salt & Straw - Creepy Crawly Critters

    Salt & Straw

    4.4(928 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I love this place! They have very high quality products - open till 11pm - long lines, that are so…read moreworth it! You can try as many flavors as you like. They always have unique ones from a seasonal perspective. They have great locations - I love Univ Ave and also the one near Valley Fair mall. The vibe is very chill - the people servicing are very polite and seem to enjoy their job :) My fav flavor is are honey lavender and sea salt caramel with ribbons.

    Salt & Straw is absolutely worth a visit if you enjoy creative and high quality ice cream. The ice…read morecream is delicious and easily justifies the long lines during busy hours. The monthly special flavors are always exciting and give you a good reason to come back regularly. Personal favorites include the Coffee and Love Nuts flavor and the Nuts and Chocolate Gooey Brownie, both rich and very satisfying. Another highlight is the freshly baked waffle cones and waffle cups, which add great texture and aroma to the overall experience. The staff are consistently courteous and welcoming, and they are happy to offer samples, so do not hesitate to try a few flavors before deciding. Portion sizes can be quite generous, and at times the regular scoop feels too big, so opting for a kids scoop can be a good choice.

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    Salt & Straw - Hazelnut cookies and cream/ Double Fold Vanilla

    Hazelnut cookies and cream/ Double Fold Vanilla

    Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pint

    Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pint

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    LeVant Dessert - Dubai Chocolate Bar | $15 (Limit one per family)

    LeVant Dessert

    4.3(177 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I've bookmarked this place from the last time I was here and I've been dying to come down!…read more Yummm best rose pistachio tres leches cake Ive ever had! I've never anything like this and it was so delicious! It wasn't heavy or overly sweet. You can definitely taste the rose and they didn't go cheap with the pistachios either! There were pistachios in each bite. The cake was moist and light/fluffy. Baklavas are to die for here!! I love all the different pastries they had. They had everything from cookies, baklavas, and cakes! It makes such a nice gift! I had them make me a box for my doctor's office which they handpicked all dozen treats. It all looks sooooo good! The staff were so nice and helpful! The guy took the time to explain the pastries and even recommended the popular pastries. They know their menu so well! You can also get a whole cakes here if you wanted! My husband like the latte here as well! Very smooth! Ambiance is nice! Pretty spacious and very nicely maintained especially being its location in middle of their downtown area! Thanks for having such awesome staff and providing amazing customer service! Wish we had this in Vegas!

    This review is way overdue, but LeVant Dessert is a cozy bakery with a warm atmosphere and…read morebeautifully presented desserts. I tried one of their cream rose cake slice topped with pistachios and rose petals it looked lovely and was clearly made with care. That said, the dessert was very sweet for my personal taste. The sweetness overpowered the other flavors, and I wasn't able to finish it. If you enjoy rich, syrupy desserts, this may be right up your alley, but it was a bit much for me. I also tried the kanefeh cheese cake, it was fairly good. Overall, it's a nice spot with authentic offerings, and I'd be open to coming back to try other items Their customer service is excellent

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    Savory pastries

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