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    Cafe Arbor

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Halibut
    Vanny K.

    Beautiful ambiance with plenty of glass windows, modern design, and most of all, excellent well-balanced food. They place samples of today's menu items on the counter, so you'll know what you'll get, including the size of your meal. Prices are also reasonable for the food quality. I had a garlic halibut. It looks very appealing with those red cherry tomatoes. See photo! It's a cafeteria style, so you pay before eating, they'll beep you to pick up your food when ready, and bush your own dirty dishes. Unfortunately, they open till 2 pm only. Otherwise, it's a lovely spot for afternoon coffee and meet up. There are plenty of pay-parking on the street level and the underground levels of the building. But for Stanford staff who want to use the monthly permit, it may be a little challenging to go find a free spot. Highly recommended for staff lunches and lunch meeting!

    Best blueberry scone ever
    Elizabeth D.

    Hidden Gem: My Happy Place. This is my favorite place for morning coffee. I love the toasted cinnamon latte or mocha and a blueberry scone. It's a true hidden gem. Enter at the light at Vineyard Lane and park in the back surface lot (free for 3 hours) across from the Container Store. Go in where you see the red umbrellas/tables outside. The staff are so friendly! They knew my name within days. The prices are extremely reasonable, and you're not asked to tip at payment! Ask for the rewards card and get a free drink after 10 drinks. The ambiance is open and airy with big glass windows. In the morning, it's not crowded; almost never a wait and plenty of seats. I could walk to eight different coffee shops from home, but I'm willing to drive 10 minutes to what's become my happy place. Stanford employees get a discount. Highly recommend!

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    5 years ago

    Great service and nice selection of pastries and breakfast foods. Lunch items are outstanding as well.

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    Temp & Time - Hojicha cake, flan cake, and hojicha tea

    Temp & Time

    4.5(142 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

    Cute place that is tucked away behind Drunken Monk izakaya. I came here for a mommy daughter date…read moreday to indulge in some dessert and card games. Decor is cute but sleek, vibes are calm, bar seating by window and a few small tables with seats. Ordering is fast at the kiosk front desk which doesn't seem to have a cashier. Lots of tasty drink options with milk choices and customizable sweetness and ice level - much appreciated! Cakes were delicious and filled with freshly whipped cream. We had the hojicha and biscoff ones. Not incredibly busy - a lot of orders were takeout. Cons: A lot of things were out of stock by 1pm but maybe this is due to Mother's Day. Pricey but the items were high quality. Store is a small footprint with limited utilities (no WiFi, bathroom was temporarily out of order). Parking is very difficult- it's on el Camino so the cars are unforgiving if you're trying to parallel park, and the road parallel by a block is not much better. It has an alley and a very cramped space in the back for a lot. Expect to walk.

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    Temp & Time - Clockwise: Matcha Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75), Hōji Roll Cake ($6), Thai Tea Roll Cake (OTH), Hōji Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75)

    Clockwise: Matcha Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75), Hōji Roll Cake ($6), Thai Tea Roll Cake (OTH), Hōji Latte w/ oat milk ($6.75)

    Temp & Time - Matcha roll cake, plain basque cheesecake

    Matcha roll cake, plain basque cheesecake

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    Covour Coffee

    Covour Coffee

    4.3(454 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I have only been to Covour coffee once but I can see myself becoming a regular to this coffee shop…read more The good thing is that this coffee shop is not in Palo Alto downtown which makes it less crowded, better parking situation and best suited for doing WF coffee shop. Love the high ceilings, bright light, their ceramic ware and very friendly staff. I had a cappuccino along with a chocolate croissant and I loved both. The little details like the printed to go cups is what makes a lot of difference for me

    Perfect cafe to spend your time working from home or studying. Covour Coffee is located in an…read moreunassuming spot, serving the neighborhood a great selection of caffeine. I have already been to Covour a handful of times, mostly on weekdays, where I'm usually planted there for a few hours to do some work or study. On the weekends, it can get quite busy, while weekdays are more of a gamble depending on how many people are there. The parking lot is on the smaller side, so on busy days, it can feel a bit hectic. The space itself has a good number of tables to work or study from, along with great lighting. I really appreciate the selection of drinks they have, ranging from fun flavored lattes like tiramisu and burnt brown sugar to matchas, hojichas, and classic cafe staples like americanos and flat whites. Everything I've had here has been delicious and always hits the spot. They also have a range of food and toasts you can order. I recently got the ricotta and honey toast, which was delicious and light! Heads up, though, as expected, they do run low on stock later in the day. I came around 2 PM, and there were maybe four baked goods left. Overall, it's a great choice, and if you're in the area, definitely check them out.

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    Covour Coffee
    Covour Coffee - 2 ice lattes to go with Covour's single Ethiopian origin beans

    2 ice lattes to go with Covour's single Ethiopian origin beans

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    Saint Frank Coffee - Maple Pine Latte

    Saint Frank Coffee

    4.5(264 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Away from the busy thoroughfare of El Camino, this modern coffee kiosk is located in a beautiful…read morecourtyard located right across from the Menlo Park CalTrain Station. Outdoor seating is available under the canopy of Sycamore trees and California oak trees in modern cobble stone tile pavers and gravel. I was really excited to try my first coffee flight. The flight was presented by the barista in 4 on shot glasses on a wood tray; starting with a shot of espresso, piccolo, drip filtered coffee and lastly iced filtered coffee. I forget the name of the exact source and blend - although the initial encounter is acidic, a full bodied flavor takes over and lingers in the palette in a beautiful balance. This visit and full experience made my afternoon!!

    I love this location! I came on Easter Sunday in the afternoon and I was shocked they were open!…read moreThere were people sitting outside and a couple people in line, but it moves super fast! There are pastries from The Midwife & the baker, some had run out but they still had some choices. I just got an ice coffee, you add your own milk that is off to the side. I also like how there is simple syrup you can add and some yummy looking thick sugar. I got the whole wheat chocolate chip cookie bc I was craving something sweet and eh, I wasn't in a health mood, I need a regular chocolate chip cookie, this did not hit, but I'll def be back when I'm in the area!

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    Saint Frank Coffee - Cafe Miel

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    Saint Frank Coffee - Single origin flight - $11

    Single origin flight - $11

    Saint Frank Coffee - Stale pastries from Midwife and the Baker. Coffee is terrific though

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    Stale pastries from Midwife and the Baker. Coffee is terrific though

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

    Oklava Cafe

    4.4(287 reviews)
    0.7 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

    Oklava Cafe - Turkish coffee

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    Cafe Borrone - Spicy sausage sandwich

    Cafe Borrone

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We came here on a Sunday for lunch. There was a line going out the door, but it moved pretty…read morequickly. We ordered at the register and found a table outside. There was some seating inside but a majority of it is outside. We ordered: - Organic Scrambles #3 (Scrambled Organic Eggs, Organic Wild Mushrooms, Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Chives) - The scrambled eggs were good and not mushy at all. The creaminess of the crème fraîche worked well with the mushrooms and chives. - Three Stack Apple Pancakes - This was delicious! I loved the grated apples in the pancakes. It was a solid pancake. We had a good time eating here and will be back to try more items on the menu!

    Cafe Barron has excellent food, but the service experience really dragged things down during a busy…read moremorning. Food (5/5): The food was genuinely delicious. The French toast was fluffy, buttery, and easily one of the highlights. The omelette with cream and mirin really hit the spot, and the breakfast wrap was also excellent. No complaints here. Drinks (3/5): The drinks tasted good, but we ordered them extra hot and they arrived cold, which was disappointing. You are also responsible to pick them up so stay close to the barrista id you need coffee. Ambiance (4/5): The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which gives the place a fun brunch vibe. That said, it can feel overcrowded. The seating is very tight, tables are pushed close together, and the line can get quite long. Service (2/5): This was unfortunately the biggest issue. One of our items was missed in the original order. When I went back to fix it, staff initially entered it as a separate order and told me there wasn't much they could do and that I'd need to pick it up as a to-go order. After multiple conversations, I asked them to simply combine it with our original order and bring it to our table, which they eventually agreed to. When our food arrived, the missing item was still missing. After checking with staff three separate times, we were eventually told they were "doing us a favor" by giving us someone else's to-go item. By that point, we had already finished most of our breakfast and were ready to leave. The staff seemed more focused on explaining how busy they were rather than taking ownership of the mistake, even though the issue started with the original order being missed. Overall, this is a solid 4-star if you go on a quieter day and you don't need much customer service because the food is absolutely worth trying. On a busy day, though, be prepared for a potential 2-star experience, mainly due to customer service.

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    Cafe Borrone - What a vibe, inside is bright and vibrant, and busy.

    What a vibe, inside is bright and vibrant, and busy.

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