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    CoHo Cafe

    3.7 (219 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Burgers, Salad
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Matcha and an Iced Latte, with inside decorations
    Alex M.

    A great unique spot on campus to grab a coffee or some food. The lines can get long during rush hours, but the coffee was flavorful and the ambiance inside is lively.

    Chicken Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Risotto
    Amie N.

    this was 2yrs ago but worst $15 ever spent. the risotto was room temp and mushy. grilled chicken was flavorless and dry, only ended up taking two bites before stealing my friend's fries. it also came with a mini dollop of some hot sauce. presentation was bad. healthier entrees can be prepared well, but not here

    New Yorker Sandwich, Cappuccino double espresso
    Kate A.

    I love this place! I've found it purely random but it turned out to be a very cozy spacious student place. On the one hand it is a coffee place with donuts and pastries, on the other hand you can get beer and really interesting variations of sandwiches (mine was called "New Yorker" and I had meatballs in it!) or even pasta. I've also noticed the covered piano, so probably they have some evening events from time to time. The place is located in the heart of Stanford community, so many people there were working, chatting and just enjoying. The ambience is another unique and cool thing here: pictures on the walls with the famous Stanford students, interesting tables. This place has its vibe! The staff is friendly and caring. You can get water, add milk to your drink or choose to-go option easily. They accept wireless transactions. There's a good coffee machine. The prices were reasonable. My large cappuccino was $4 + tax. I truly enjoyed my visit and would recommend this place for meetings, working, studying.

    Massive Mushroom Burger Sandwich
    Global Foodie Y.

    Stanford's very own cafe which is very popular with its students. Come here if you're in the area and want a place for a bite to eat and soak in some college atmosphere. They have nice loungey sofas and even a piano! You can also sit on the benches outside and the good thing is they serve in actual cutlery instead of plastic containers. They have an excellent collection of sandwiches, bagels, pastas, risottos and burgers. They also have coffee and tea and hot chocolate etc. I went during lunch time and wasn't sure if the meat was halal. So I ordered a vegan chilli with quinoa. It was really delicious and spicy ! It tasted like rajma chawal and the chilli had three different types of beans. The portion size was decent but the price was costly for 9$. The cheapest sandwich was around 8.50. I also had a small cappuccino which cost me around 4.50$ but was not very strong. For the price it should have been more robust. Service was friendly and quick. Update: the mushroom burger was not good, but the mushroom sandwich was tasty. Wish they gave fries on the side apart from the salad. The pasta with vegetables was kind of bland. The hot chocolate was that Swiss mix version. The raspberry and custard croissant was delicious.

    Peter E.

    I was in the area this past week to visit a new client in Palo Alto. Decided to park by Tressider and then wander around White Plaza (major construction going on...) and check in at the bookstore. Walked by the Coffee House and realized I needed something cold to drink with a caffeine kick for my upcoming client meeting. My medium iced Mexican mocha with oat milk was perfect, service was fast and friendly. Enjoyed briefly revisiting my memories of many late night study sessions in the Coffee House (and playing a very early version of Asteroids) when I was a student here in the mid-'70s. If you're looking for a tasty coffee on the Stanford campus, this is a great place to find it.

    A refreshing Mango Lassi from Coffeehouse (CoHo Cafe)!!!

    Coffeehouse is a cozy coffee shop in Tresidder Union, located in the heart of Stanford. They offer all sorts of unique foods from their menu, from meals to pastries to snacks to unique drinks. For example, I've gotten Mexican hot chocolate there, which is a hot chocolate that is semi sweet (less sweet than regular hot chocolate, and also has hints of cinnamon! I really enjoyed that - its great for warming you up in chillier weather. They also have mango lassis, and also saw that they had refreshers, which are perfect for the summer! The mango lassi was also perfectly made with its consistency and sweetness - just what I needed on a hot day!!! In addition to serving excellent food, Coffeehouse has attracted many students and passersby to make the shop their go to study and socializing spot! It has the perfect ambiance for working, and the decor is very unique and understandably Stanford-themed. For example, there are hand drawn pictures of famous Stanford alum on the walls. In addition, the people there are very warm and friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend checking out Coffeehouse (CoHo Cafe)!!!

    A traditional coffee house.
    Jan C.

    It's hard to review a place that is a tradition. Our friend the long-time Stanford alumni got us coming here years ago and though there are other dining spots nearby, when we are here we stop at CoHo. It truly looks like a college hangout. We bike there and like to sit outside, very casual. They make tasty breakfast sandwiches and have a full range of baked goodies. I haven't had much else, but they offer smoothies and sandwiches too. Check it out to feel nostalgic for your college days!

    Chai spice tea and salted chocolate chip cookie:) Really good cookie
    Li W.

    Really solid spot! I was visiting the Stanford campus to speak on a panel and wanted to go to a spot where I could get some work done before heading to the airport. A friend suggested I come here. I had a chai spice tea with some cold soy and a salted chocolate chip cookie. The cookie was super duper delicious. All the pastries looked delicious! They had some cool ones like Japanese cheesecake and black sesame mochi cake. My only qualm about this place is the lack of accessible outlets, but oh well. Solid free campus wifi too for visitors :)

    Medium cafe mocha. Its..alright

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    14 years ago

    Still my favorite cafe in the area. They make their pastries in-house and the food is great.

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    17 years ago

    Painfully slow service. It just isn't worth the wait. Keep checking in once in a while to see if things have changed but no luck.

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    14 years ago

    It's a great place to get coffee and meet people. Does smell slightly weird at times, though!

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    13 years ago

    The best cafe on campus. It is open till midnight and my favorite is their Chickadee sandwich. The pastries are also really good.

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    16 years ago

    The chicken mushroom pasta is consistently tasty and filling. It's become something of a standby for me, so I can deal with the service.

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