A hidden gem. It was a quiet weekday morning when hubby and I wanted to check out a new spot for brunch. It was the perfect location within our hood. Didn't realize been open since last May. The staff were attentive and service was wonderful. Everything we order were fresh and delicious. For sure will go back. Planning another lunch hang out with friends. Only one suggestion is... if there could be more parking spaces closer. read more

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True hidden gem buried deep in an office park off gazillionaire row aka Sand Hill Rd. As the saying goes, follow the money...errr, in this case, follow the money AND where it eats. What a tasty surprise...went in with low expectations but this small cafe punches way above its weight. Burgers, sandwiches, pastries, salads, coffee...and maybe the best fries in all of the Peninsula (is that possible?!). Everything is delicious but a special shout out for the homemade pimento cheese & saltines appetizer which you just don't find around these parts and done right. Highly recommend, but keep in mind it's only open on weekdays for breakfast & lunch as it primarily serves the area workers & business park tenants. Seating is indoor & outdoor. read more

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Delicious, creative spin to classics...the French fries here are truly worth extra time at the gym. I haven't had anything here I didn't like. Service is great, too - friendly staff, and the owner is a gem. Comes out often to connect with patrons. Class act. It's a great spot for conversations and casual meetings. read more

Food fresh and good Service was great Ambiance nice loved the salad Try to get there before 12pm read more

A little gem hidden away, you wouldn't notice it unless you are specifically coming here. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Service was great even when they were busy during lunch hour. My party ordered the seasonal cod, which they thought was phenomenal! I had the Salmon Salad Sandwich, which I was skeptical at first, but turned out pretty good! Overall, I would visit this place again! The only thing is I wish there were more options on the menu. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Menu - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Popped by with a good bud as we were looking for an easy lunch in the neighborhood. We both ordered the club sandwich with fries and the chef did add their spin to the sandwich but only in the most approved way. It came on ciabatta and the guac was not an extra charge. The fries had a crispy exterior and the interior was soft and melt your face off hot. I've always been jealous of those who could make fries like this. Anyways, service was attentive, setting was fantastic, we were able to 'talk shop' without getting bothered and we'll definitely be back. read more

How did I not discover this place sooner?! This restaurant is hidden in a beautiful area in Menlo Park. Flavorful dishes with great presentation. Exceptional service. It's a perfect place to have lunch with your coworkers, catch up with friends or even a little lunch date with special someone. Highly recommend: Fried chicken sandwich Hand cut fries Chef Nicolai's Miso Tahini Cookie And of course everything else! They are all so good and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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This is a hidden gem in Palo Alto. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The salads are big and could be a shareable if you plan to share a couple of items. Sandwiches come with house made seasoned potato chips. The chips are great, and I'd definitely get fries the next time. read more

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Great food and ambiance. Have been many times. I especially like the cookies and the fresh juices read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I got diarrhea after eating their cold, green chili chicken soup. When the soup initially came out, it was cold so I asked the waitress to reheat or microwave the soup.. She told me that they didn't have a microwave and took the soup back to reheat a new one. When the new soup came out, it was cold like the 1st one and made that clear to the waitress , At this point, after taking one bite, I could not eat anymore . The waitress did nothing to make this better , she could have replaced it with something else or offer a refund for it but none of that happened to make the situation better. I should not have been charged for the soup but didn't make a fuss about it since I was with customers for lunch. read more

Highly recommend this restaurant! The food is elevated American. Delicious salads, fried chicken, sandwiches, daily specials, specialty coffees and pastries. You can eat indoors or outdoors. A true gem for lunch. The Chef is a true talent. read more

A friend of mine introduced me to this hidden wonder of a restaurant a couple weeks ago. I brought my wife back with me today because I was so excited to see her experience it for the first time. Hours later we're still saying, "that was one of the best lunches I've ever had." I had the fried chicken sandwich again because it's so good. I'm a Georgian who loves fried chicken and this sandwich is as good as any I've ever had. We also tried the french fries, which are not your standard throwaway fry. These are really freakin good, thick, well seasoned and perfectly fried. The Bodega sandwich with house made pork and guac was stellar. We also had the chicken paillard, which is a generous portion of thin, well prepared chicken. Really good. Also had the green pressed juice and the cookie, and basically everything is something I have on the repeat list. Going to be hard to branch out and try other items on the menu but I can tell they're going to be good. Love this spot, will be recommending this to anyone looking for a great lunch in the Menlo Park/Sand Hill area. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Fried chicken sandwich...one of, if not the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in my life. - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Food is always tasty! Try the Fried Chicken Sandwich or Josie's Chop Salad...and the hand cut fries...SO GOOD! I typically order pick up and their online order and notification system works great. Dining in is good;, they offer outdoor dining...very pleasant! Staff always so good to me! read more

Had a delicious egg meal. My daughter had the pancakes. Very good! The location and atmosphere was outstanding. If you need a catered event ... this is your place. read more

I was very disappointed in my experience here, especially considering the high ratings here on Yelp and other sites. Starting off with the positives: the interior and ambiance are wonderful. It's a spacious, light, tastefully decorated place with ample outdoor seating and plenty of shady spots. A great place to hang out solo or dine with friends. The food and drink were incredibly disappointing though. I ordered a chicken schnitzel and iced tea. The iced tea was undrinkable. It tasted like chemicals or soap. It did not taste anything like fresh "cold brew" iced tea as claimed on the menu. I'd strongly recommend getting something else to drink. It remind me of Nestea powdered iced tea that had gone rancid in the sun. The chicken schnitzel was very nicely presented but incredibly bland even with a drizzle of sauce on top. The menu said "everything bagel seasoning" in the breading but I tasted none of that. It tasted completely unseasoned. The cabbage was ok and the chicken was at least crispy and tender. The sauce was a bit bland as well. The best part of the dish was the optional fried egg. I'll give this place another shot, maybe this was just a bad day. I think I'll steer clear of any of the fried foods though and the iced tea as well. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Chicken Schnitzel with fried egg - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Our definite Fave Kitchen in the area! Today we tried the Daily Special SHK Reuben...a knockout! We also shared my entrée, the Mary's Chicken Breast, flattened and crumbed with everything bagel spice, caper aioli, seared cabbage. delish indeed. For apps we ordered our usual hand-cut Giant Fries and Kitchen made Potato Chips. We always order the desserts from the counter as to-go. A true GEM with an ever changing menu. Service with Delia was delightful and efficient. Actually I would rate the all servers and Manager as great as the food. Must come! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Daily Special...Pastrami...succesfully executed! - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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First up - it's located way inside a sprawling office park and only open for breakfast/lunch Monday-Friday. But it is definitely worth seeking out! Incredibly fresh and delicious farm-to-table menu. Everything we tried was amazing. I had the vegan sando and and an incredible carrot bisque. I feel like i'm eating somewhere that in a few years the chef will have his own restaurant and a Michelin star. It's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the area - and a good spot to bring your parents if they're visiting and you want to impres them read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Vegan Sando, Nantes Carrot Bisque, Chicken Paillard - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great service and ambience. We ordered the chicken salad. I wish the chicken was not sliced paper thin but like regular thickness and there was more of it. read more

Absolutely love this place. It's a hidden gem and I hate to put a review for a place that I want to keep all to myself, but the food quality is incredible. The best hand french fries anyone has ever had freshest salads with fantastic organic wholesome ingredients a terrific chicken sandwich, and just one of the most peaceful and Zen settings you can imagine sitting in the courtyard you kind of feel like you're in Hawaii great momentary reprieve from the chaos in the neighboring buildings read more

This is my second time here. I was really impressed with my to go order the first time that I made it back to dine-in. This time, I was disappointed. I ordered the same Bodega sandwich with bacon. It was sitting in a pool of sauce that looked like sweet chili? I asked the server, and she said it was hot honey. It looked really thin and tasted too sweet and made it messy to eat. The egg was also overcooked or was flat. No yolk like the first time. Next time, no honey or sauce on the side. The service was lacking as well. I asked for hot sauce, and no one returned. I finally got the server to get hot sauce, she said there's only two options; Cholula and Crystals. I later saw there's two organic hot sauces on the empty table behind. The server never returned with the bill or checked on us. If this was my first time, I would rate 3 stars and not come back for a long time. I'm giving 5 stars because I was happy with my food the first time and my Bodega sandwich made me compare it to Model Bakery in Napa, CA and Manresa Bread breakfast sandwich. This place has passion and a lot of potential. It seems like it's in a business area and without yelp, ppl won't know about it. Support the business. The salads were great with big portions. They have quality ingredients. The chicken sandwich has a sweetness to it but didn't bother me as much as the Bodega sandwich. The chicken was moist and crispy. I'll pass on the side salad next time. The miso cookie I believe, has pecans or nuts, so if you have an allergy to nuts, be aware. read more

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Great place for lunch. Excellent food and service. The venue overlooks the bay. It was recently renovated and retains its 1960's California big timber architecture built into the environment. It's special. read more

It's perfect as always. Seared fish is hhhhhhhhighly recommended. See you next week! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - It's perfect as always. Seared fish is highly recommended! See you next week - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Had trouble finding the place as Google maps too me to the wrong location. But map on Yelp was better. We liked the ambiance and the food. Service was excellent too. My friend from Asia really liked the remote isolated location among the trees. read more

It's a hidden little gem. You wouldn't think you would find this little restaurant in the middle of a business parking lot! It was so cute and the food was honest so good. Little pricey for the portions but overall such good flavors Cute indoor and outdoor seating. See photos Got the friend check sand witch and co worker got pot pie read more

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This is the best place for breakfast or lunch on Sandhill Road. Very friendly staff also. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

It's located in a business park so it could be a tad difficult to find and the parking can be a bit of a challenge but the food is outstanding. I've been to Sand Hill Kitchen twice. The Thai Salad's ingredients are fresh and flavorful. The second time I had the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was delicious as well as the miso tahini cookie. Portions are very generous and the outdoor seating is plentiful and peaceful, especially if you're next to the waterfall. read more

Wow. The food here is amazing. I ate there last week and I'm still telling people about it. My group had a Thai salad; a burger; a power bowl; and a veggie sandwich. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. And the ambiance sitting outside is also refreshing. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen is in an interesting location. I thought we were lost because it's in a large conference center. Anyway, as soon as you enter you know it's going to be good! The egg breakfast was delicious, and the bacon was out of this world! The fries and chicken sandwich were mouth watering. And they had a turmeric latte that was phenomenal. Considering how fancy the ambiance, the prices were amazing too. This was a place for rich people with rich taste but on a middle class income. We left feeling full and satisfied! read more

Great salads! Sitting outside on the deck area was so peaceful and warm. You can probably expect to walk a bit from where you park to get to the restaurant, but this hidden gem is worth it, we will be back! read more

The food here was so good and fresh and so different!! The Caesar salad with chicken was so tasty, and so crunchy and so fresh! And my daughter got the fried chicken sandwich which was so tasty!! We will come again! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Caesar salad my daughter got the fried chicken sandwich !! - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Surprisingly not a lot of breakfast choices in Menlo Park. This restaurant supports a conference center but open to the public. Decent food, good service and convenient for our visit. read more

Tiny hidden gem! Hubs had the the bodega and we shared the chilaquiles. Food was absolutely spectacular!!! Super light, fresh, flavorful and authentic! We came on Valentine's Day and were given 2 Roses and a giant cookie to go! I've never had a meal that the chef paid so much attention to such tiny details which made the food that much better. Service was great, too, and absolutely beautiful decor. Our new go to! Can't wait to try their famous oat crusted apple cranberry chutney pancake next time. read more

This little place found in the inner part of Sanhill road is quite a fascinating and lovely pace. Although some construction is in the works it should be cleared within some weeks but the establishment is open and ready for your Business. The ambience and the area is quite an extraordinary feeling of classiness and chic. You're welcome and I waitress who has been there for quite some time and always greeting you with a smile. Jenna offered their specials of the day, which we're really good. thanks to her recommendations. The flavor and the taste of our meals were incredibly delicious their tomato bisque soup was extraordinary with a hint of cream served at the side. The salad was fresh and with all the flavors of Thailand to be expected. The salmon sandwich although it looks small it was very fulfilling and delightful. The impossible burger definitely was bigger than expected and incredibly tasty. You will not be disappointed when you visit this place. I highly recommend this place to enjoy the ambience I've written this and the world of flavors unite here at this restaurant. Parking is available and it's a nice stroll into the restaurant. thank you Jenna for making this lunch experience a wonderful one and to the owners for having this wonderful opportunity to explore all these incredible taste around the world here. Thank you read more

This is such a hidden gem! LOVE the atmosphere, very relaxing and beautiful with plenty of outdoor seating. We tried the Thai salad with salmon which was a 5 star and very delicious. The oatmeal bowl was not bad but a bit bland. Also had a latte there and it was good. Would definitely come back and excited to try other dishes! read more

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Parking was a bit hard since I was there on Monday for early lunch. I had Thai Salad, it has green papaya. It was one of the best salad I ever had read more

YUMMMMM! The menu is so FAR FROM ORDINARY and well curated! One of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! Bodega sandwich - 5/5 House-made miso pork sausage patty, herb aioli, perfectly cooked eggs, sourdough English muffin -- DROOL!!! Could have had 3 of these! Mushroom toast - 4.5 Roasted miatake mushrooms, white bean spread, arugula - such a well thought of vegetarian dish that even meat lovers would enjoy! Salmon toast - 4.5 House-made Gravlax, fromage Blanc, cucumbers, onions, capers - cannot go wrong with this classic, esp if it's house made everything! Overall, great food, friendly staff, quick service and awesome experience! For sure will visit again to try out their lunch offerings! read more

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The food is always delicious and satisfying--order the fried chicken sandwich WITH FRIES (SO good!) Staff is always top notch and friendly! read more

Pleasant surprised by the quality of food and drink at this small cafe. Would come back! Matcha latte was solid and not too sweet. Their crispy chicken sandwich was delish. read more

Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating with umbrellas. I had the Thai salad with chicken $18 and it was phenomenal. My husband was jealous about my order and ended up eating 1/3 of it even though he ordered a club sandwich for himself, which he said was ok. read more

Had a delish chicken club sandwich. Stuffed with chicken, bacon & beautiful tomatoes, with house made potato chips. YUM!