We stopped here for brunch after our massage. It's between Cafe Barron and British Bankers Club. Cafe Barron was packed and we almost went there, but we decided to stick with Little Sky Kitchen -- and we're glad we did. It's a small place with fresh, tasty food. We tried the Mando, pockets, Nutella bun, and a side of Brussels sprouts. Everything was really good. The Brussels sprouts especially stood out. Ordering was quick and easy, and it's a nice spot to sit and have a relaxed chat. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Pockets and brussel sprouts - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great breakfast place with lot of bread selection. They have a pop-up booth near Philz Coffee, opposite the restaurant. The "Salmon in a Hole" (smoked salmon with egg and toast), cappuccino and the cinnamon swirl were all good. They open at 8 AM and they let us in a few minutes early. There's a lovely outdoor seating area that's perfect for relaxing. read more

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Came at opening, baked goods were fresh. Cappuccino was very little with no foam whatsoever, and the espresso was overly bitter. Waited a while for the "salmon in a hole" which is just 3 pieces of smoked salmon on top of a piece of bread and small salad. Prices are a bit higher but that's because it's by Atherton. read more

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Excellent baked goods, sandwiches, buns, salads, plates and coffee drinks. The cookies are the best, especially the chocolate chip cookies. The break bar is one of my favorites and is so hearty and tasty. The scones and all the variety of breads are amazing. The stufffed buns (bao) are worth trying. For the plate, choose a protein, sauce & 3 sides. The cafe latte is perfect. Everything is made with care, looks great, tastes great and is reasonably priced. I will continue to support this business. read more

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Coffee was super tasty! Rollette was delicious. Vibe was lively and everyone friendly. Very busy on a Saturday afternoon but able to get seating as people go in and out. We also ordered the lox and caprese sandwiches which come with a mixed greens salad. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Cheddar scallion rollette - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This place was delicious! Pros: Plenty of indoor/ outdoor seating Delicious pastries - the lemon ricotta pastry was my favorite. The Asian fusion mandos were also delicious- we had the pork / shrimp, and the egg/ chive. Servings are small though. Packed up our takeout very nicely. Has its own parking underground and also close to municipal parking Hot chocolate (and pistachio hot chocolate) was yummy! Has kids games and coloring sheets to keep lils entertained Cons: No low fat dairy options for drinks but does have oat and almond milks. Food took a while to come out even if it's premade and just getting heated. I think you can also just get it cold to go and heat yourself. Pro tips: Unheated pastries available at their to-go stand across the street read more

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Cute café‑bakery vibe. Food is standard café fare, but done cleanly--the salad was evenly dressed, the lemon ricotta pain moist and dense. Tried the original chocolate chip and the oatmeal cookies but the original chocolate remains the star of the show for me. Service was friendly and nice. Overall, an easy, pleasant stop. read more

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Updating my review because they've updated their menu somewhat. This time, my mixed greens were dressed with an actual salad dressing which gave them a lot more flavor. And my Brussels sprouts were fried and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. And the potatoes were also fried and super delicious and crunchy. They now also offer a dipping sauce on the side as well, and I chose lemon aioli. But with actually sauces and flavoring added to my sides, I didn't actually use much of it. And I chose roasted chicken instead of the tasteless fried cutlet and was pleasantly surprised by both the portion size and the flavor. Service at the counter was very amiable and pleasant and he even stopped by later at our table to check in on how our meal is going. We sat outside surrounded by many leafy plants where there was also a nice breeze and shade. Overall, a great experience and probably one of the most reasonably priced lunch options in Menlo Park. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Plate lunch with protein and three sides. - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I love Little Sky Kitchen. I personally love going in at lunch for one of their lunch specials. The Mandos are what I always come in for. My favorite ones are Chicken Shiitake and the Tofu Shiitake. They remind me of childhood and happiness. You can get a Mando on its own or you can have it with a side. I recommend the Brussel sprouts. They are crispy and delicious. Other items they sell are bread, desserts, coffee and tea. My favorite dessert is their oatmeal cookies. They are huge, hearty and delicious. The service is great and I like the staff. read more

I really enjoyed the lunch box I got from here! I ordered the pork belly, and it was nicely cooked and perfectly seasoned, tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of crispy edges. The portion size was great for the price, and everything in the box complemented each other well. Service was also pretty fast; I didn't have to wait long at all, which is always a plus during a lunch break. read more

Positive vibes and great views all around and in a very convenient location walking distance to/from the Menlo Park train too. Little Sky Kitchen looks hidden and small inside, but it's a pretty legit cafe/coffee spot. Feels inviting and great out here! I had a small hot cup matcha latte $7 with a poppyseed muffin $6 and was satisfied with the cashier who was chatting with me. Friendly and conversational. Grab a table number if dining here. Pastries looked amazing. They have good breakfast/lunch menu items to choose from. Excitement is next door with the popular and spacious Cafe Borrone taking center attention, especially around lunchtime with career professionals dining indoors and outdoors. It's quiet at Little Sky Kitchen, which fits the business name and type of place. There's free public parking in garage under this Menlo Center plaza. Street parking is much harder to find. I am tempted to try more items next time. Environment was fabulous for this little cafe/restaurant setting. I'll be back! read more

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The best hidden gem in Menlo Park. My absolute favorite spot for lunch. In here with my daughters practically every weekend. I recommend the mandos and the plates (the crispy potatoes and Brussels sprouts are my favorite sides). Enjoy! read more

I was in the area and found this location specifically for its pastries. Firstly, I'd like to say everything looked amazing! I ended up getting the double chocolate chip cookie and the Nutella stuffed bread, initially. Both items were full of flavor, tasted fresh, were very affordable. I wish the bread was warmed up though because it would have taken it to another level! I noticed they had a full lunch menu and decided to indulge. I had the roasted chicken, Brussels sprouts, and carrot slaw! The carrot slaw was PHENOMENAL! It seemed to be tossed in a sweet gochujang marinade that was cold and refreshing. Oh and btw the staff were so friendly and welcoming. I'll be back! Pros: Affordable. A nice patio with a relaxing chill ambiance. Fresh tasting meals full of flavor. Delicious sweet treats. Great for Cons: A little oily if you're being health conscious. read more

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I love this place, and am not sure why I procrastinated for so long on writing a review for them. Location/ambiance: For context, I work right across the train tracks from Little Sky, at Saint Frank Coffee. So it's uber convenient for me to come here during my lunch breaks, which I usually do around 3-4 times per week. I really appreciate the music and overall ambiance here. It makes for a good place for a conversation, which I see a lot of people doing here. For me, I definitely come for the food and for a quiet space to decompress from work with a book or devotional. And so, the pretty outdoor patio, comfortable seating, and soothing music are all much appreciated attributes of this environment for me. Food: I really enjoy the food. Firstly, the fact that it's relatively healthy and freshly cooked is big for me. Second, the flavor in the roasted potatoes and brussel sprouts is something I genuinely look forward to. The rotisserie chicken and fried chicken are both pretty bland on their own, to be honest, but the lazi sauce easily makes up for this. Sauces: To take a moment on the lazi sauce, it's like a semi-sweet, non-spicy chili flake based sauce that is simply really, really good. If you go & make a similar order to mine, try it. The dark sweet soy sauce is delicious as well. Lastly, I'd be remiss to not mention the breakfast sandwich -- absolutely delicious. Only reason I don't have a photo of it is because I can never wait long enough before devouring it to catch a photo! Price: this one's a bit complicated for me because when they first opened, they were selling their plate with one protein + three sides for $10. Just 10 dollars!!!!! Since then, they've raised the price to $18. Which is understandable given the generally high cost of goods in this area. It's just disappointing for me. So, I've adjusted so that I can continue coming here by limiting myself on weekdays to just one protein with the lazi sauce -- $9. On weekends if I'm here, I'll treat myself to the full plate with sides for $18. Service: I wish I could give a shout out to all their workers, because essentially everyone who has worked here during the last year I have been coming here have been friendly, welcoming, and at the very least polite towards me. From the current staff, I want to acknowledge Harper for always greeting me with a smile. Georgina and Miracle are both especially welcoming and warm, and I enjoy having conversations with them whenever time allows. There are a few more staff members whose names I either don't know yet, or who worked here in the past. So giving them a general shout out and thank you. A final note is that the staff has turned over quite a bit over the past year, which can be disappointing as a regular customer as you don't get to see the people you form mini-friendships with anymore. I understand this is a natural element of food service, especially in this area, but just wanted to note that as well. However, even with all the turnover, pretty much every new person who has come to work here has been kind, warm, and welcoming towards me. Which actually ends up meaning more than you would think when I've made this my regular lunch spot I go to more days out of the week than not. Thanks again to everyone at Little Sky! Best, Kyle read more

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I hate to do this because I want to support small businesses and I have otherwise enjoyed my meals here (though a tad pricey for the portions), but I had a very disappointing experience here today (Sunday 11am). Brought my two kids and husband here for an early lunch. It was very cold and I popped in to ask the lady at the register if dogs were allowed inside. She was very kind and went on and on about how they were very dog friendly, yes dogs are permitted inside, do we want a dog bowl and treats, etc. After that I ask my husband to move the group inside from the patio, proceed to order a $75 fast casual meal, and have now situated in a four seater. Then someone else comes out and asks if my dog is a service dog, and I say no. She then says we have to go outside for health code reasons. I explain that I just asked and was told we could sit inside before I ordered and she did not care. No concern that they'd just told us the opposite, no effort to help problem solve or make our move easier, NO APOLOGY for the mistake or inconvenience. I would expect basic acknowledge, apologize and offer to help us move? She was worse than a chatbot. Really poor customer experience and sort of erases all of our prior experiences here. I didn't catch her name but she has short hair and I think it was dyed orange. Do better. Food is still tasty. read more

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Came to try their pastries. Their original chocolate chip was good, so I bought more to share with friends. It's a chunky, chewy cookie with walnuts and dried apricots. The outdoor seating area is cute! Not sure how often their small pop up store is open, but we saw it across the street in front of Philz coffee. They had a lot more pastry offerings, esp challah bread. I got the pistachio challah bread. It was good but $6 for one roll and a little pistachio stuffing is a bit steep. I'd recommend sticking with the cookie! read more

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I really want to like this bakery since it's nearby and they have some unique offerings, but they seem to struggle when it comes to the basics. Every time I've purchased a baguette from Little Sky Kitchen it's been tough and almost doughy in the center. Every so often if I'm desperate I'll stop by and pick one up, including yesterday, and it seems like they just can't figure out how to fix it. read more

I went kind of close to closing and the guy manning the cashier started giving out random extra buns to customers. I originally only ordered a coffee and a savory bread but came back home with an extra nutella bun. The inside is sorta limited in seating but they have a lot more tables outside. The onion parm bialy ended up being a bit dry and hard. I wanted to love it cuz it looked so yummy but it was just alright. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Iced latte, onion parm bialy - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The brunch culture is cray. Waiting 1-2+ hours to pay $20+ for eggs, bacon, and toast is not my jam. If you see a mob of brunch goers outside Café Borrone and don't want to wait... Little Sky Kitchen! (They're hidden to the left of it.) Sure, it's not brunch fare but when you're hangry and can't wait any longer, why not support another local small business for sustenance? An offshoot of Little Sky Bakery, Little Sky Kitchen is churning out an eclectic mix of French, Italian, and Northern Chinese savory goods. The owner started selling her scratch made baked goods in 2018 in Farmers Markets. Since then, she's opened a brick & mortar location just across the street on Santa Cruz Avenue and has a stall at State Street Market (food hall) in Los Altos. Open for takeout and dine-in. We were headed to Stanford Shopping Center so stopped by for a snack. There was no line and it was empty the entire time we were there (Sunday 10 am - 10:30 am). Good option for a quiet meal. M E N U Chinese Baos and Mando, Italian Pano (pizza), Sandwiches, and Entrees (already prepared): rotisserie chicken, schnitzel, beef bourguignon, braised pork belly and Sides: potatoes, rice, grilled veggies. For non-savory, they had muffins, scones, cookies, and cake slices. Drinks: Hot tea and coffee. Most items were kept in the cold case and can be warmed up upon request. Steep pricing but it's Menlo Park. F O O D * Shrimp & Pork Mando ($7.50) // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/k44h8bnf --Requested to heat it up Best described as a large, flattened Sheng Jian Bao, pan-fried pork bun without the soup. Crispy on the outside with a savory pork, shrimp, and chive filling. The middle was quite doughy tho. * House-cured Lox Sandwich ($16) // 3.75 stars: https://tinyurl.com/2ue5f7j8 Good quality ingredients, silky smooth lox that wasn't too salty with a delicious chive (?) cream cheese and refreshing cucumbers. Because it's kept in the cold case, the seeded baguette was too tough and chewy to enjoy (at 10 am opening time). We had to deconstruct the sandwich to eat it. Had it been assembled to order, it would probably be 5 stars. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming service. There's only one staff FOH and one baker. A M B I A N C E Quaint and cozy with two tables inside and little nook seating area. There's seven tables outside in the covered patio adorned with lanterns: https://tinyurl.com/26xncrcy P A R K I N G Underground parking garage. Overall, Little Sky Kitchen is good option for grab 'n go meals. When I'm craving Northern Chinese Baos when headed to Stanford Shopping Center, I now know where to go! read more

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I love the bakery here! Sandwiches and cookies are to die for. I want to keep coming back to try each thing, because it all looks so good. Owner (or guy working there?) was really friendly. read more

Ordered a lox sandwich, but instead got a sandwich with no lox. Bread was also hard. They weren't able to fix our sandwich because the kitchen staff left after we realized their mistake. The manager shared that they had put away the smoked salmon, and they didn't know how to get more out of the machine. They offered a refund and a complimentary chocolate chip cookie, which we had also gotten as a sample when we entered the shop and enjoyed. The fried chicken in the fried chicken sandwich was kind of soggy and flavorless. Hot latte was okay. Not amazing, but also not bad. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Lox sandwich served without any lox - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Service was super friendly and the food was excellent-really well prepared and seasoned. Some of the most delicious roasted Brussels sprouts I've had! read more

We had been looking forward to trying their breakfast/lunch menu after seeing the reviews of the great buns and bread. We ordered 1 bun, 1 pocket and 1 smoked salmon plate. The bun was so good! The sauces with it were perfect but I'd really only come back for that. The pocket was okay, unfortunately the cabbage salad made it lose its crisp a bit but flavor was not bad. The smoked salmon plate was really disappointing. The smoked salmon itself was delicious and wasn't very salty but everything it was served with fell flat. The bread was cut incredibly thickly and was very dense. The green onion cream cheese didn't have a strong green onion flavor and the flavor was easily lost with the tomato and cucumbers. Two of the dishes we got came with a salad as a side and I'm not sure it can really be called a salad. More like dressing with a little bit of greens. We had also ordered an epi to take come and eat but decided to rip off a leaf at the end of our meal to share. Not only was it the hardest piece of bread ever but it had no flavor. It was dense and way too chewy. If you need a jaw workout then sure, if you want to have fluffy, soft and light bread then it's not for you. I would also return for the coffee! I got a mocha and it was perfect. I'm not a massive fan of Equator Coffee but they made it delicious and perfect. If you want good bread then I recommend the drive to Acme but if you want good Mando or coffee then definitely stop by here. read more

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Little Sky is one of my favorite bakeries so I've been eagerly awaiting the kitchen across the street! I've visited a couple of times now and can confirm the high quality has been maintained! The combo is a great deal and provides plenty of food. My personal favorite meal is the croque monsieur which is amazingly cheesy and not too decadent. The workers are so nice and there are often samples of the baked goods to try! Seating is limited so this is better for takeaway or small groups. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Combo meal options - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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$10 for a hot meal? What?!?? 1 main + 3 sides is hard to beat. I treated myself to savory, sweet pork belly (i need to replenish my vitals after my visit to Stanford Blood Bank a few blocks away). The kitchen is busy breaking down salmon. Must be for the house curd lox. Next time! read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Pork belly brussel sprouts rice carrots - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I have been three times, ordering the tofu shiitake mando all times. It's very yummy. This is a nice casual eatery with no (or a short) wait to order food. The outside tables have heaters so it's confortable eating outdoors on cooler days. read more

Their food and pastries would get 4 or 5 stars, but this sad bao really threw me off. $12 for 1 dry bao, way overpriced when for Menlo Park standard! This pork belly tasted good, but 99% fat, almost no meat. At least the sides came with it were good. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - One dry pork daikon bao - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Walked over on my lunch break, ordered the BYOP with roisterer chicken to go , it came with 3 sides I choose Brussels sprouts and potatoes and the carrots where recommended by the host . The Brussels Sprouts were amazing, crispy sweet, potato's not greasy and crispy . A generous amount of carrots- very soft sides were good . Chicken portion was smaller than other reviews a little dryer good but nothing special. The herb aioli was good not overpowering. Overall good meal if you want something on the healthier side . Pastries , sandwiches, and Drinks look great will be back to try those out . Plus the patio is so cute and service was great and fast . read more

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The chive pocket is sooo Oooo good. Remember to ask then to heat up the food. Nice small restaurant with a lot of seating in and outdoor. Heaters are on for outdoor seating area. 2 hr parking is conveniently located right beneath. Location is center Menlo Park on El Camino and train station. read more

Little Sky Kitchen - Chive pocket is my favorite. - Cafes Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Food is amazing!! Miracle amd Taima were DELIGHTFUL!! We will definitely be back!! Thank you Girls read more

The restaurant is small with inside seating at about 16 people. There is outside seating of about the same. The interior and exterior were nicely kept. This is the company that supplies Little Sky Bakery at Kaiser Hospital' Farmers Market. The kitchen has more to offer as in sandwiches, Giant Dumplings, Salads, and sides. Food we ordered was delicious and timely. The clerk was friendly. Overall service was good and if I'm back in the neighborhood, we will be back. Just kind of pricey. read more

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Great assortment of baked goodness at their little outdoor stand across the street from their main restaurant. Loved the jalapeño cheese bread and the pork shrimp mandoo! read more

The baked goods are delicious so decided to try their lunch options. We both had rotisserie chicken and 3 Sides...was not thrilled that the food was kinda like warm when it arrived but we were hungry. Before we left we let the cashier know that it would have been better if the food came hotter. Would return and try their sandwiches and salad.. hardly anyone eating lunch but A LOT of people next door at Cafe Borrone which has excellent food and portions . read more

Delicious fried chicken sandwich! Quick wait, nice area with offices but local shops all around.

OMG what an amazing bakery and restaurant. Their breakfast bars are really great, as are their Caprese sandwiches. This is the best bakery I've ever been to. Definitely recommended. read more

A really pleasant surprise for brunch on a beautiful autumn morning. The roasted carrots were a memorable treat. And the shrimp/pork Mando, familiar for me from the bakery across the street, was top-notch as usual. I will be back for both menu selections. The tables outside are very well arranged with overhead space heaters. Service was good. A perfect way to start your day in Menlo Park! Great idea to have the restaurant here, Tien! read more

The chili crunch sauce is the best I've ever had! I work a couple of blocks away, and do you know how hard it is to find healthy lunch options in Menlo Park? It's not easy. But I'm never disappointed with the entree and 3 sides lunch combo at Little Sky Kitchen. The sides are all healthy and fresh, and I usually get the chicken which is great protein. And the sauce. The sauce! I can't sing the chili crunch praises enough. It's so good. Even though they raised the price of the lunch combo pretty significantly, it's still one of the better deals in this area. And you will never be disappointed with the chili crunch. read more

Food was so good. Bread and pastries are homemade. Could eat here every day. Got the plate with pork belly, brussels sprouts, side salad and potatoes. It comes with a choice of side sauce which was really good too, but every item was so good on its own that you could eat without the side sauce and be equally happy. read more

Did you know that Little Sky Bakery has opened Little Sky Kitchen, an adorable little cafe just steps from Cafe Borrone, on the north side of the building? Little Sky Kitchen offers some of the smaller baked goods from Little Sky Bakery, like scones, muffins, giant cookies, cake slices, and breakfast bars, but also offers breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, flatbread, mandos, bao, bing, and prepared lunch/dinner options to grab and go like fried chicken, salad, and roasted veg. I wanted a breakfast sammie and asked for them to hold the bacon and add another egg, which they were happy to do. It was delicious. The coffee situation is minimalistic with their humorously named "non-artisanal coffee," but Philz is across the street if you need something more substantial. I took home a breakfast bar, which is basically a delicious, healthy brick that I can snack on for days. I highly recommend this cute, cozy, tasty spot with great options and outdoor patio space! Gotta support our local small businesses. read more

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Little Sky Kitchen is a great new add to the downtown Menlo Park area! They have the same yummy pastries you may know from the little sky bakery tent across the street. They have a mix of savory foods and sweet pastries that provides many options to choose from. As of June 1, 2024 they only offer teas and instant coffee with sugar and milk in the way of drinks, but I'd love to see this expanded to a more full cafe menu as they settle into the larger space. This is fine for me given I enjoy hopping to different cafes in Menlo Park if I want a specific iced coffee or something. Staff were very kind and offered free samples of different foods. The seating area is a bit basic, but definitely vibey. At least while it's new, it's quiet and not crowded but I could definitely see this change! Overall I'll definitely be back to sample more of their delicious foods and enjoy the vibes :) read more

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