Gott's in Palo Alto is a great place to get lunch or dinner after shopping in Stanford Shopping center. You are going to have to wait in line to get your food, but it's well worth it. They have local beers on tap and plenty of outside seating to enjoy the perfect Palo Alto summer weather. Highly recommend the California burger! read more

Gott's Roadside - Onion Rings Fries California Burgercalifornia - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This place is easy to find at the corner of the mall. It's large so there is plenty of seating. There is a bar to the left of you just want to drink. The place is clean. I've been to Gotts in Walnut Creek a few times so I'm familiar with the burgers and fries which are good. I finally had the time and room in my belly to just order dessert before closing. Good things: lots of micro peanut butter cups everywhere. The chocolate soft serve was tasty. Bad things: spoonfuls of peanut butter just at the bottom of the cup. I wished it was throughout the sundae. Price: was it really worth $8.99? No. Cup is small. I would try the milkshakes instead. read more

Gott's Roadside - Chocolate peanut butter sundae - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Gott's is an about staple. I've never had a bad meal here. I love: Grilled chicken sandwich Fries Brussels sprouts Mexican corn Salads are great It's always very clean. Plenty of seating both inside and a ton outside. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. But the best is their Straus soft serve ice cream - on a cone, in a cup or in a milkshake. Delish!!!!! read more

Gott's Roadside - Swirl - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Love these burgers with the sauces!! The sauces really make the meal for me. I also LOVE the milkshakes and soft serve (Strauss family farm organic milk) - I can tell the difference with that milk! Very nice outdoor space and big indoor area too! Great staff and very family friendly area. read more

Gott's Roadside - Outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I love the vibe of this place - it feels so welcoming and fun. It's the perfect summer restaurant in my mind. There's plenty of outdoor seating, and the interior feels rustic. The menu is expansive, from burgers to chicken tenders to soup to drinks. There's something for everyone here. The prices are quite hefty. One of my friends paid $19 for an ahi burger, which was the smallest burger I've ever seen. The service was speedy - you order at the counter before finding a seat. I love the soft serve so much. It's refreshing and pairs well with a variety of toppings, like gummy bears and drizzles. There's a kid size for only $2.99! They also offer a range of delicious sundaes, featuring ice cream, whipped cream, sauces, and a cherry. The garlic fries are another hit. They're nice and crunchy, with plenty of flavor and lots of garlic. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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This place is pretty solid! They have a variety of options from burgers, salad, shakes, soup etc. so water you're craving they probably have. I love their Oreo shake not seen in the picture but it was yummy! They won't disappoint! read more

Gott's Roadside - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I stopped in for lunch and the place was pretty busy, which wasn't surprising given its reputation. It's a counter service setup where you order, grab a pager, and wait for it to buzz when your food is ready. I kept it simple with a cheeseburger, garlic fries, and an iced tea. The burger was good, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. The garlic fries were the crispy with plenty of garlic flavor. Service was fine but not overly friendly. Since it's mostly a self service experience, there isn't a lot of interaction beyond ordering and picking up your food. Food was good and I'm glad I tried it, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way to return to. read more

Gott's Roadside - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The garlic fries are great, even for to go The burger meat is dry which is a turn off for me I've had the fish tacos before, think American joint making Mexican food, it's just ok, tolerable, nothing to write home about. read more

If you've been to Gott's in Napa, you know the nostalgia that is part of the experience. I think it's what many of us enjoy from this roadside burger stand. Gotts, has had the second location in the San Francisco area for a while, but it's generally not within the areas that I frequent until recently. Of course I was expecting what I'm used to by visiting the Napa location, and sadly this place, just doesn't hit the same way. Overall, it just felt like a very substandard experience. I ordered the California burger which is a behemoth of a burger, and definitely is for those of you out there that are starving. I normally would've ordered the western, but I was told they were out of some of the ingredients. The California burger is supposed to be made to order. So I was very specific about asking for medium rare, and what I got was well done. Just gross. On top of that I don't know if they burnt the seasoning off of it or if it just didn't have any at all because this was the most bland burger I've had in a hot minute. The arugula, the bacon. The egg, we're just OK. The bacon was also well done and I don't know if that's what they always serve or if they just ended up giving me the wrong order. It just wasn't really great. Two bites and I was done. I'm normally a Diet Coke with my burger, kind of girl, but I decided to try the chocolate shake. No dice they were out of whatever they needed to make a chocolate shake. At this point, I'm a little frustrated, but the girl at the counter told me to try the strawberry shake because it was really good. She was really wrong. It was drinkable, but definitely not fabulous. Strawberry shake 6.00 - not worth it California burger - must opportunity for a fabulous burger. 17.00 Would I go back? No, not really $30 for a mediocre food experience. Maybe if they've gotten my order right, or if they did get it right and this is now what they do with the burgers, I would definitely not want to go back. I'm not a fan of overcooked well done meat. read more

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If you're looking for a quick style place to grab a bite to eat, stop by Gott's. Glad they had one across from campus, as I didn't want to eat at some sit down place. Ordering ahead of time on their website definitely helped cur down the wait time to pick up your order. It was pretty packed that day. But there was enough seating for everyone, both inside and out. They are popular for their burger and garlic fries. But also try their Ahi Burger it's pretty good. I forgot they also had Ahi Tacos, which I would get at their other location. I haven't been to Gott's in a while, so I forgot about it, but will definitely get that next time. Oh and don't forget to ask for their ranch sauce to use to dip your fries are burger in, it's worth it! read more

Gott's burgers are merely okay, I think. They're pricey, and despite the restaurant pumping out an inordinate amount of smoke into the Town & Country mall, the meat doesn't taste especially smoky. The buns are pretty thick and bready. The soft serve is also unremarkable. The setting is great, however. Sitting by the large windows and watching people go by is rather nice - it's always full of families, and therefore it has more vitality and less ennui than almost all other restaurants in Palo Alto. The big redwood tree that the entire building curves around is a very nice touch. read more

Gott's Roadside - Texas burger and California burger - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Gott's Roadside won me over. I've seen billboards, photos, t-shirts, and a bunch of other marketing, but we had never crossed paths until now. And I am very surprised this place has as low ratings as it does. Walking in, the smell of freshly cooked burgers was a stark contrast to the smell of fresh rain, but there were no complaints from us. The place was packed, and after ordering, immediately went into table hunting mode. Split up your party, cover more ground. Luckily, we were seated in the next five minutes. Burgers were good. Bit pricey, especially if just ordering a plain burger or cheeseburger. In-N-Out will hit the same spots at a third of the cost. However, the hot sauce, garlic fries, and coffee milkshake are definitely worth trying. In the end, this place left a good impression, maybe not necessarily due to the food, but due to the memories and experiences had here. read more

Gott's Roadside - Cheeseburger, Western Bacon Blue Ring, Garlic Fries, Sweet Potato Fries - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

3.5 stars. Burgers are ok. I recommend sticking with traditional beef burgers. We had the special, the soft shell crab burger/sandwich which was mediocre because there was not much of the crab and not much taste. The falafel salad was decently good. They have a wide variety of choices for different burgers but even more impressive is the draft beer & wine list. The line to order moves fast. Then pick up your food at the pick up counter area when your buzzer alerts you. Bus your own table. Minimal service. Good casual place. read more

Gott's Roadside - Pinot noir & draft Pliny the Elder. - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Burger was solid. So were garlic fries, but the tenders lacked flavor. They were juicy but didn't taste like anything. Lemonade was super yummy too. Service was fast. Ambiance was nice and there were a lot of people there on Sunday. read more

Gott's Roadside - Cheeseburger Garlic Fries Kids Chicken Tenders (2) - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great place for friends and families to eat out. The service is fast and restaurant is pretty big it has indoor and outdoor. It has variety of food to choose from I.e fish tacos, burgers, ice cream etc. I enjoy eating out here. read more

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Pretty tasty Caesar salad!!! A little pricey but what can you expect when you're in Palo Alto? read more

Gott's Roadside - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here for my annual Galentine's weekend with my friends and I was craving a burger. I had the GRUYÈRE & CARAMELIZED ONION BURGER with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions & garlic mayo on a toarted egg bun. It was divine the melting of the cheese with the caramelized onions was mouthwatering, the fries were an additional price and didn't come with the burger. I had to get new fries since mine were cold. They got my order number wrong so I was waiting awhile, till I got up and checked my order. The place was busy for a Saturday. My friend got the Peanut Butter Chocolate Sundae and shared. I'm a peanut butter and chocolate lover and this was soo good. read more

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Vibes: Casual, long picnic tables, bustling Crowd: Pretty busy at lunchtime but moves fast Menu: hamburgers and more- incl. ahi tuna options Value for price: 4/5 (small portions but decent prices) Service: quick Parking: very busy parking (T&C Village by Stanford) Sunday lunch at Gott's was a nice, casual experience. I came with a big group and they were accommodating of grouping our multiple orders. There's a lot of indoor/outdoor seating, water on tap, wine/beer/shakes for drinks. TVs everywhere. I tried the vietnamese chicken salad, which was not the largest portion but the flavors were good. It came with a vinaigrette which was tangy, and paired with lime juice, came out to a very fresh-tasting salad. The chicken was crispy and nicely cooked. I only give four stars because of the portion sizes were a bit small for the price point. Great place to come hang/watch a game with friends. read more

Gott's Roadside - Vietnamese Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This was my first time at this particular Gott's restaurant! I've been to the one up in Napa, as well as another one in Sonoma County and an open mall. I can't remember the exact location. This one is by far as huge as the Sonoma one!! As we arrived and noticed a handful of people sitting outside. My friend and I both thought they were from the restaurant so we tried to go in and order since the doors were open. So our surprise, the lady behind the counter, told us she wasn't open for another five minutes until 11 AM!. As we walked outside, we realized the people that were sick all had cups of coffee! Lol oops!! We waited 10 minutes outside just hanging out and then we ordered our lunch to go. We both wanted to get a Sunday since the advertisement looks so delicious. Plus it's organic ice cream, that means it's healthy! Lol As we order, the lady behind the counter seemed to rather annoyed. We didn't want the Sundays right away. At the same time we got takeout so we weren't going to be eating the food there and we didn't want the suns to melt. She printed out a receipt and told both of us to hold onto the receipt. Otherwise, she was not going to make us the Sunday. We smiled and took the receipt with us as we went to sprinkles to order some cupcakes. Goodness! The lady seemed like she really hated her job and she was not thrilled with the fact that I was overly enthusiastic about this chocolate sundae because the picture looks so delicious! I honestly think I pissed her off at 11 o'clock in the morning! Lol sorry, foodie problems when I get excited about food I guess I'm annoying to employees in regards to my enthusiasm?! Anyways, I was glad once I got my food and everything was set up perfectly and smelled delicious. My aunt and my niece loved the chicken tenders, as well as the impossible nuggets and the french fries as well as the chicken Parmesan sandwich! My aunt really loved the chocolate sundae she had never seen such a beautiful looking Sunday in a long time! She was very thrilled and said it tasted delicious!! We will definitely go back again, but definitely on a different weekend or evening so maybe in the morning shift Ladie will not be there. This also looks like a great place to watch a game since you're right down the street from Stanford university and they had 1 million TVs and a great looking bar! By the way, I'm only giving three stars because of the lady's terrible service. I would've definitely given five stars otherwise but she just made me feel unwelcome. Maybe she needs a hug? Or a raise? I don't know something! read more

Gott's Roadside - Love all this space and their giant menus! - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Took 25 minutes to get food. Burger was tepid, and everything else was just ok. Loud kids everywhere. Not an enjoyable experience.

Gott's Roadside is one of those easy to chose restaurants when you have a group of friends that are indecisive. The menu here is vast and have options for everyone including the ones with dietary restrictions. Food ranges from burgers, salads, tacos, chicken tenders, soft serve ice cream and alcoholic beverages. The food isn't terrible but for a burger, fries, drink and tips you're looking around $25 to $30 per person. The prices are a bit high for me for an average cheeseburger that I can get anywhere else. There's no specialty house sauce or grilled onions. My favorite here so far is the chicken tender with the hot honey sauce. They do offer other fusion type burgers like their Kimchi burger for example. That's when you end up paying $20 just for the burger. I wish they incorporated some combo deals instead of charging everything al la carte. The parking here is a disaster especially over the weekends. There's also a lot of traffic going in and out of this center. A lot of that traffic is congested around Gott's because they're closer to the parking lot entrance. read more

Gott's Roadside - Chicken tenders - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Amazing amazing amazing burgers! The food here is so delicious. The location is great. The service is good and it's a very clean facility. I've had one of the best burgers in this place. You can never go wrong with your regular burger. read more

We're from Texas and recently moved to Palo Alto. It was quite pricey but we wanted to see how it stood up to Texas burgers. Our meal took a turn when our baby needed a diaper change and they don't have a diaper changing station in the men's bathroom. They have one in the woman's but we weren't about to make women uncomfortable just so we could have a place to change our daughter. We didnt want to change her in front of people not to mention the cameras everywhere, so we visited a nearby restaurant that reserves their bathroom for customers but they took pity on us when they found out Gott's men's bathroom doesn't have a changing station. The employee's comment was "isn't it 2026?" That pretty much summed up how we feel as well. We are used to baby changing stations in pretty much any men's bathroom in Texas. We happen to be a gay couple but there are also dad's who should be able to take their kids without a woman having to be present. By the time we managed to get her diaper changed, our food was cold. So, ultimately not a parent-friendly restaurant in our experience. read more

Gott's Roadside is a Bay Area staple for burgers and sides! I love how spacious this location is with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The employees have been attentive and friendly at every visit. I always stop by for lunch whenever I'm taking family and friends around the area, especially since they're located right across Stanford's campus. This time around, I tried their salad for the first time and loved it! I got their Vietnamese chicken salad and it was fresh and flavorful with lots of different textures. The portion is also huge! They also had seasonal specials so we ordered the fried green tomatoes, which were soooo yummy! Crispy and fresh out the fryer with a tangy dipping sauce. Love love loved this one, as well as the onion rings, which is my favorite side to get from Gott's. Always a great spot for some yummy lunch! read more

Gott's Roadside - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Friday night group dinner - * Location: Town & County shopping center, park closer to Trader Joe's to save yourself from non-stop traffic jams. Be prepared for significant queues and crowds outdoors. * Service: Order at cashier, get a buzzer, collect food from Pick-Up station. We had to remind the cashier about the beer we ordered. * Food: Bf got burger, fries, beer, I ordered the Citrus & Avocado Chop salad. Bf enjoyed the beer, I couldn't more than a few bites of the salad - bland, flavorless (even with the light dressing; not a pinch of salt or pepper around to save the dish), cold dull chicken. With so many dining options on and just off of University Ave just a block away, there's no reason to ever stop here. read more

Gott's Roadside - Interior dining room - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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It's always bustling at Gott's. Plenty of tables indoors and outdoors. Order and pay first, take a pager, find seating, then pick up food once it's ready. I got the California burger and shared onion rings and garlic fries. Loved my California burger! I'm a fan of fried eggs and avocados in my burgers so this was right up my alley. Not my order but tried some of the hamburger which was standard, and tried some of the gruyere & caramelized onion cheeseburger which wasn't bad but a bit too creamy/dense for my liking and not enough toppings to cut the creaminess. Garlic fries were great, onion rings were alright. Some of the onion rings were cooked too long and burnt, and the batter was a bit excessive with not much onion. Overall solid spot especially if you want a nice outdoor dining vibe. read more

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They have a fantastic menu but be prepared to wait. Long lines to order and wait for food was 38 minutes. I think our order had been sitting for a bit as food was lukewarm warm. I stood at the counter when we saw the couple a head of us get their food but ours took at least another 10 minutes. Staff is nice and friendly and place has a fun vibe. read more

I'm pretty surprised with the three star rating for Gott's roadside. Though I've ordered one item on the menu, I think Gott's has left a pretty good impression on me. I got the cheeseburger with the egg bun. Everything about the burger was pretty good. The vegetables tasted fresh and crisp, and the patty was perfectly cooked. However, the bun was really thick in my opinion. Bummed to say that the photo of the cheeseburger on the online menu/website looks nothing like the cheeseburger I got today. The proportions are pretty off, lol. In the photos, the patty is as big as, if not bigger than the bun. The cheeseburger I got, the bun covered the entire patty. You won't even see the meat unless you bite into it. So, I guess, you can say that the photos deceive. Also, it's understandable that 13 ish dollars is pretty pricey for only a cheeseburger, but the quality of it isn't all that bad. The place is really big with spacious seating, which is great for bigger parties! read more

Gott's Roadside - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came in for an early lunch 1130am and there was no wait. We ordered: Double Cheeseburger$16.99 Cheeseburger$11.99 Hamburger$10.99 Onion Rings$4.99 Fries$4.49 Mahi Mahi Tacos$14.99 Burgers were all made to order, medium rare! We love the onion rings. The fries were average. Gott's is one of our spots for burgers when visiting. read more

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Food is good; you're going to be paying your full Stanford tuition to pay for it. If you're using them to cater for your Firm or company, be warned: they are alwayyyyyysss late. Add an hour to whatever they quote or whatever time you request. read more

We accidentally walked through the exit door at first, and were a little confused. Oops. Here, you'll order at the cashiers, and they'll hand you a buzzer puck. There's a lot of families here, which means your experience may be noisy and a little messy. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like there were staff cleaning tables for left-behind messes. The only table available had quite a mess on it. Our cashier was a little pushy on addons and upgrades, which was a little uncomfortable. We ordered the bacon cheeseburger, gruyere + caramelized onion burger, chili cheese fries, and onion rings. The menu totes that the burgers are cooked medium well, but this burger was definitely well-done - no hint of pinkness in it. The patty was too chewy, and so was the bacon. The gruyere burger's patty was at least a little pink. The first few bites were okay, but afterwards, the burger felt monotonous in its flavors. The chili-cheese fries have a fair amount of chili. But for something so colorful, it was surprisingly bland. The onion rings were good. Nice and crispy, with a flavorful batter. If you find yourself here, do grab these. read more

Gott's Roadside - Bacon cheeseburger, gruyere + caramelized onion burger, chili cheese fries, and onion rings. - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

On a hot day, this Frose really hit the spot. It does contain alcohol, and it's pink! What more do I need to say? read more

Gott's Roadside - frose - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Get Gott Up Iconic Bay Area diner that saw it's humble beginnings w/ two brothers back in 1999 after they toke over an old (ca. 1949) roaside stand in Napa. That stand has brought them so much success that they now have eight Bay Area locations (two of which are at SFO and one inside the Chase Center), with upcoming expansions to SoCal imminent. This Town & Country (T&C) location has been in operation since 2013, and has been a T&C staple. The Good: *Friendly service *Local and macro brews on-tap, as well as fermented grapes. *Covered outdoor dog-friendly patio *Not just burgers, but they also have salads, tacos, sandwiches, and glizzies. *Garlic fries were delicious and worth the hype. *Carissa absolutely adored her Vietnamese Chicken Salad--as she wouldn't stop raving about it. *My Kimchi burger was so good and absolutely satisfied my burger craving. I loved all the accouterments as well, as the kimchi, bacon, and egg really brought the burger to a new level. My one qualm was the burger itself was a touch over for my liking, but the egg yolk and kimchi helped with the needed moisture. The Meh: *I wish they'd open one a little *ahem* closer to home in the SJ area. *Weekends can be super packed, as we happened to be at T&C one Sat a few weeks back and there was a giant bike party grabbing lunch here at Gott's. The Ugly: *T&C parking can be a nightmare at the best of times. Conclusion: Ignore the low Yelp avg and come here if you're craving a burger with a twist and an ice cold draft beer. Highly recommended. read more

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We were in the area and in need of lunch. The last time we saw this place, it was packed. This time it was busy but hardly anyone in line and plenty of open tables. So we decided to check it out. I thought they only had burgers and fries so I was pleasantly surprised to see salads on the menu. I got the Vietnamese Chicken Salad and it was delicious! It comes with fried chicken which was cooked perfectly. I'm still thinking about that salad. I really don't get the low reviews on this place. The only negative to us is the location can be a pain with parking on the weekends. read more

Gott's Roadside - Vietnamese Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here for the soft serve and it was AMAZING! I love the consistency. My only complaint was the quantity, our cup was half empty, which for the price, I found disappointing. At costco, you can get similar soft serve for half the price and like 10x the quantity. However, the chocolate flavor was amazing and just the right richness. read more

I thought Gott's was a bit underwhelming. Everything physically looked good, but tasted just ok. The poke tacos were a surprising option for "fast food". But, they fell short of our expectations because they only contained a meager portion of ahi poke and were ultimately kind of bland. I liked the onion rings, which had a good ratio of batter to onion. The chopped salad looks/sounds good, but the whole thing was just executed poorly. The orange chunks were super fiberous (use supremes instead of weird chunks!), the chicken was dry, and the salad just overall kind of wilty and sad. It might have been an off day, but I don't think I would order entrees from here again. Stick to their Straus soft serve! While you can't go wrong with ice cream, you unfortunately can go wrong with salads and "tacos". read more

Gott's Roadside - Citrus & Avocado Chop, Ahi Poke Crispy Tacos, and Onion Rings - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Upside: after about a year, this location has their soda fountain working again. Downside: they don't empty trash. Gross. read more

Gott's Roadside - Undercooked burger - New American Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I had a chance to try Gotts last night and it was a fun and lively atmosphere. This is a casual spot for burgers/sandwiches and also serves up some great soft serve. The service here was fast thankfully and for the food I got: * Gruyère and caramelized burger - this was actually really yummy and delicious and quite flavorful. I was a huge fan and gobbled up my burger pretty quickly * Garlic fries - these are definitely a little on the greasier side but so full of flavor, I really Enjoyed these * Soft serve - hubby got a small soft serve with vanilla and chocolate ice cream and this was also very creamy and delicious. Overall, enjoyed our time here! read more

Best bartender ever!! We always come to the bar to eat (and drink;)) and Chris not only gives the best service but is fun to hang out with and talk to as well. He makes coming to Gott's fun. For food I love the Vietnamese chicken salad. It's soooo good. Also love the burgers and fries. This will continue to be our regular spot, thanks to the amazing food and service!! read more

Really good burgers. The parking is tiny and tight (small turnarounds) and hard for our truck to maneuver through. Plenty of places to sit inside and outside on a beautiful day. I had the fish tacos and those were just okay. Service was quick. read more