Pricy. Great food…read more Great olive oil. Eating in a museum cafe in the sun...having fun conversations with interesting people ... is vita dolce!

I got back here ten whole years later …read more.. I posted on yelp with photos .. It was 2015 ..2025 ..got a bomboloni donut with hazelnut ...years go on

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

Temp & Time is a hidden gem in Palo Alto! It's not the easiest to get to - the cafe shares a small…read moreplaza with Drunken Monk and parking is extremely difficult so be warned. This cafe specializes in Asian inspired drinks, roll cakes, basque cheesecakes, as well as Japanese puddings. The interior is super Japandi / minimalistic aesthetic. Their desserts have also been officially marked as "not too sweet" by my inlaws so you know it's got that Asian parent stamp of approval! I haven't tried the basque cheesecakes and the puddings, but have been a repeat customer for their roll cakes. So far I've tried their matcha, coffee, and black sesame roll cakes and all are fantastic. Super strong flavors and the chiffon cake isn't too dry. I will say for a single slice the price is quite steep, but it /is/ located in Palo Alto so rent is not cheap I would assume. Also if you wanted an entire roll, you have to order 2 business days in advance.

Day Visited: Usually weekends around 8 AM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Free Parking Lot, but fills up quickly especially during peak hour! Ordered: Hojicha Einspanner (go to), Espresso Tonic (go to), Seasonal Drinks, Pour Over Covour is one of our favorite coffee shops and we always come during the weekends! Highly recommend going early because the parking fills up fast, therefore, the seating in the coffee shop fills up fast as well. Our go-tos are usually an Iced Hojicha Einspanner and a pour over, Iced Americano, or an Espresso Tonic. We've tried their matcha as well, which is also solid! Every single time we have gone (which is usually when they open), there is already a line forming outside the door. Depending on how busy it is, we have waited between 12-18 minutes for our drinks (on the high end), but the drinks are always so yummy! They also have an amazing selection of pastries including an everything croissant, cookies, mochi, pistachio raspberry croissant, spinach and feta croissant, and a mushroom croissant to name a few! Their Hojicha Einspanner is sooo good. The Einspanner is so creamy and their Hojicha is the perfect, balanced amount of nutty flavors. Whenever I have ordered this drink, people are always eyeing to see what it is because the presentation is also that good! The Espresso Tonic is also a perfect summer drink and the shot was pulled perfectly. If you want to get some work done here, I'd highly recommend coming early so you can grab a table and to also bring your headphones because it does get busy and loud. They also have WiFi and one single bathroom. Thanks Covour Coffee!

They make great coffee and their pastries are really good. However every time I come I see flies…read morebuzzing around inside the display case for the pastries landing on the food. It's quite disgusting and turned me off to having their pastries, which sucks because they are tasty. The last few days in a row I've come and seen this issue. I brought it up to the employee at the register and he just looked at me and completely ignored what I said and shrugged. It seems like they don't care to follow health regulations. I hope this issue gets nipped in the bud and they install some plastic/vinyl curtains on the display case or figure out a way to fix their fly problem so that I can enjoy the pastries again. I'll update the review when I see that it's been fixed.

I love me some good coffee!! Found this place randomly while visiting and glad I stumbled upon it…read more The line was a little long but it moves pretty quick. There's a few tables and chairs to enjoy your drink and/or pastry and it's shaded. The patio is pet friendly. We ordered the iced filter coffee and it was nice, strong and smooth. We also got their seasonal flavor orange cream latte and it was so delicious. The orange was light in flavor but enough to taste the orange notes and the consistency with the whole milk was decadent. Not too sweet. Definitely will come back when in the area again.

before I made this review I tried to reach out by phone and it just goes to a voicemail. The drink…read moreI ordered tasted great until I noticed at the bottom of the cup was a tiny hair like an eyebrow maybe or something so I got a little upset at that. if anyone can reach out to try and correct this that would be awesome

Verve Coffee Roasters is a solid spot for coffee in downtown Palo Alto. There was a long line when…read moreI visited, but it moved pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the café has a lively, bustling atmosphere. It can get pretty crowded, so I'd say it's better for catching up with friends than trying to get work done. The coffee is consistently high quality, which is why I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable coffee shop with great drinks and a vibrant atmosphere, Verve is definitely worth checking out.

Wow. Great location, beautiful shop with plenty of outdoor seating. These guys make a nice…read morecappuccino, which is my usual measuring stick for a good cup of coffee. Nice beans. Good artistry pulling it all together. Today though, I strayed from the usual cappu and tried their mocha. Damn. May possibly be a top 3 mocha in my life. As you'd expect, the base espresso, milk, process, they all matter here; but the key decision here is which chocolate to integrate in. And Verve's chocolate is quite amazing. I hear they make their own chocolate, so to imitate this at home would mean figuring out their in-house recipe. But damn...in the meantime, I'll be back for that mocha.

- 4.6: Jordanian pancakes; these are a great accompaniment to the soft-serve. They are Just thick…read moreenough and spongy enough to hold the soft serve. - 4.0: Oat Rose soft serve: Available daily 10am-2pm. Oat milk, vanilla, cardamom, rose water, sea salt. Sprinkled with pistachio. Waaaaay too expensive at $8. It's the most overpriced soft-serve in the history of soft-serve. Also: The flavor is very muted. But it goes great with the Jordanian pancakes. - 4.0: espresso shot. A respectable Italian style shot with structure. But very sour. - 2.5: Dessert rose latte. Flavor is too muted.

Backyard Brew is my new go-to coffee spot. The pistachio baklava latte was perfect, and don't even…read moreget me started on their pastries - the leek parmesan thing they have and butter croissant were *chef's kiss*. Super impressed with how the staff handled the Sunday rush, keeping everything organized and warm (coffee and pastries came out together!). Love the vibe and that they have plenty of seating with a creative menu that makes me want to try everything. Definitely worth hunting down this slightly off-the-path spot. Already planning my next visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

It's great that they are open later in the evening. The baklava is a step up in quality:…read more5/5: pistachio roll. Great flavor. Not too sweet. 5/5: square walnut baklava. Not too sweet. 4/5: spongy soaked Kataifi; great texture, but generic sweet flavor.

We ordered to go from this place and their desserts are fairly good; we tried Kunefe Pistachio (4…read moreout of 5 stars) Triangle with Pistacho (3.5 stars) and their Tres Leches (1 star). Overall decent spot will definitely try it again

I am so happy Matcha has become such a huge trend. This spot is located in downtown Palo Alto…read more This place was PACKED on a Saturday afternoon but we were able to squeeze into a corner. There is a good amount of seating but again, all the seats were taken and the line was super long. The matcha soft serve ($6.50) was intensely matcha-y and a tad bitter. SO good and creamy though. The portions are also huge so definitely split!

I've heard many great things about this place, and wanted to try it ever since. We came around…read more10:30am on the weekend and it wasn't too packed when we entered, but the line grew quickly and was quite long by the time we left. I got a classic matcha latte with soy milk. The drink itself is quite large and a good amount for the price. Upon first sip you can definitely taste the quality of the matcha, and I appreciate how it isn't too sweet. While it was good, it wasn't anything that mind blowing.

Always great, outdoor indoor, beautiful outdoor area with tables and fountain. Next to Keplers…read morebooks. - parking downstairs- lower level garage. - big menu- full lunch dinner. Breakfasts- sandwiches, roll ups, chocolate chip cookies - student, casual ambiance - big menu -check hours, closed some days Your order will be brought to you. Waiters will bring more regular coffee.

Hands down the best French-inspired egg scrambles I've ever had--perfectly cooked and super…read moreflavorful! Their espresso drink variety is top-tier, and if you're stopping by for lunch, the focaccia sandwiches are absolute perfection. The fast-casual setup is seamless: you order at the counter, take a table number, and the super friendly staff brings your food right out to you. The space itself is wonderful, featuring a very clean, bright interior and a nice outdoor area that's perfect for enjoying a sunny morning. Parking is a breeze thanks to the underground parking garage. Just keep in mind that everything is ordered strictly à la carte, so you'll need to order sides separately from your mains, but every single item is well worth it. Def a reliable go-to in Palo Alto whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for weekend brunch!

This is a cute cafe located in Alpine Valley. They were quite busy on a Saturday morning…read more I tried the everything bagel with chive cream cheese and thought it was decent. I'm not sure if I had to specify but my bagel was not warm when I got it. I wasn't sure if it was toasted. The flavor was okay. Bagel had a nice crunch. I did feel the bagel to be a bit small. The mocha was good. It was very hot! I thought the default sweetness was good, sweet but not sickeningly slow.

Guessing the locals know about this place, but was killing time before the dish and wanted more…read morecaffeine and WiFi. What a super cute spot with delicious lattes. Super friendly service, plenty of tables and big menu.