Located (DUH) in the Stanford Bookstore, this small cafe is a quick and easy stop to grab something to go or simply sit and read a paper etc. It is located on the second floow and occupies one side. There are numerous chairs and tables spread out and while it it not library quiet, the sounds of the store are quite reasonable. They offer a variety of food and coffee as well as sandwiches, baked goods etc etc. We have been there a few times but have only tried some of the pre packaged stuff, of which they have a ton of, and an occasional Soda. The staff is super friendly and the place is clean. read more

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This cafe is a located on the second floor of a huge university bookstore on the main campus. They serve Verve coffee in addition to a variety of baked goods and sandwiches. There is a good selection of packaged snacks and bottled drinks on both sides of the cafe. Comfortable, clean seating areas and tables in a spacious, well-lighted area. Service is friendly. Sometimes the cafe is closed even if the bookstore is open, so I'm guessing it's operated by a vendor. read more

They claimed that they serve Starbucks, but they make drink based on their own random recipes without following Starbucks' default recipe. The drink flavor is quite different, if you reach out to them regarding the flavor issue, they would told you proudly that they are not Starbucks, so they do not make drink as what Starbucks do. So wired... Eventually another staff fix the problem. read more

Good coffee, GREAT pastries!! Unique flavors, made from whole ingredients. Friendly staff, seating with a great view of the bookstore. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

I like *being* here. I like working here, as long as I don't need an outlet. I just don't like eating here. Got their vegetable panini once. Never again. Stick to the baked goods and the drinks... They have free water where the coffee customization station is. They also sell lots of packaged snacks, some salads, my beloved Diet Coke. The best part is that it feels like a coffee shop where you don't have to shout to be heard (like at Coupa), and you get to literally sit above the tourists and prospies. It's nice to get away. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - The bookstore cafe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

This place is convenient if you're able to get a spot to study. All the items on the menu are well priced, with sandwiches around $6 each. It's no frills with quick and friendly service. I don't think people come to the bookstore just to eat here, it's more a a place you end up. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - Smack dab on the second floor of the bookstore. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

All I can say is UGH... After being super excited to check out the campus, my friend and I headed to the bookstore cafe to grab a drink. My friend grabbed a drink clearly labeled $1.50, but when we went to ring it up it was $2.50. I went back to check the label only to have the frigid bitch behind the counter with the bar through her nose (and the stick in her ass) complain that I was checking it and she'd have to cancel the order. One of the other girls working the cafe went to check with me and confirmed that the section was mismarked only to offer to fix the label once we left but couldn't offer the marked price. Fine, no big deal. But Broomhilda behind the bar had to keep jawing away about how annoying a customer I was that I nearly had it up to here with the putz. Honestly, she needs to be forcefully removed from her post and replaced with a cigar store Indian, who would make a far better cashier anyway and have twice the personality. Definitely not a good experience with this one. read more

Coffee here is the cheapest and worst I've ever had in the U.S. It is actually very "American coffee". Still nice spend some time on campus. read more

Eclectic Student Dining for the young and the young-at-heart I happen to come to the union with my family for one of Stanford's festivals and spent some time waiting around this cafe. They offer sweet potato fries by the gallon (so it seemed). Great assortment of juices and drinks, extra cups available for water that are easily accessible. Great for students or the hungry patron. read more

Best place to get coffee on campus! Not only does it taste better than the other places, but its half the price. The pastries are always fresh and their selection is vast. If you are craving something sweet, you can't go wrong with their blueberry muffin. If you are in the mood for something savory, order their tasty brown rice burrito and ask for hot sauce to complete the flavor harmonics in your mouth. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

Good, cheap coffee in a fairly expensive campus. I paid $1.00 for my cup, but if you bring your own mug (or buy one in the store downstairs) you get it for just $0.50. And I can't complain - the coffee was quite decent. They also have a variety of sandwiches for $5-6, and even served iced coffee too for about $1.50. I'd definitely stop by here again for a quick snack when visiting the Stanford campus. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - $1 Coffee. Decent. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

I ordered double espresso macchiato and got 12 oz cup full of milk foam. When I was trying to discuss it is obviously not all other world call espresso macchiato barista was pretty rude. So don't expect anything like real coffee here read more

$0.50 for a cup of fresh-brewed coffee?! That's so cheap, Stanford might as well just give away free ulcers and high blood pressure to all its students. Caffeine Buzz Ending Soon... must... re.. charge. read more

I've been coming here for years--my go-to order is a feta/cheese croissant ($2.25) and various types of coffee. Lowest prices in the area and I've never had any complaints. Staff is always super friendly. Currently trying the soup of the day--cup of "vegetable beef" for $2. It's quite tasty and packed with ingredients. My boyfriend likes the rugulach. read more

Four-bit coffee!!! (that's $0.50 USD for you folks slow on the draw) Okay, so I come here a lot because the brewed coffee is cheap & good. 5 stars for that. They have a pretty good selection of pasteries, sweets, and sammies in the deli case, and it's all pretty decent grub. Good as you'll get elsewhere on campus, maybe better, for less dough. Service is quick, if not inspired. Don't expect a real "cafe" experience. It's upstairs in the bookstore at Stanford not the Boulevard Saint-Germain. Still the best place for coffee on campus...in case you didn't pick up on that. read more

I like the Stanford bookstore cafe a lot. I don't think I discovered the cafe as a place to study until my junior or senior year. It's always satisfied my craving for Haagen Dazs coffee & almond crunch bars (savoring as I speak) and they have cheap coffee in the morning. Sometimes it's hard to find a place to sit, but usually it's alright. No close outlets for your laptop though. read more

So now I know why Stanford is so rich- they bottle their own water! (j/k). I recently made a purchase at Stanford's Bookstore Cafe. Upstairs, one can find ample sitting room for studying or people watching from upstairs. The bookstore is quite huge for a college and it is eclectic in terms of offering. Similarly, the cafe has multiple selections in terms of coffee, latte, and mochas. They also have their own bottled water, a decent selection of Odwalla juice, and other bottled juice/soda products. Prices: Prices are reasonable and I even saw a sign for 50 cents coffee. Customer Service: The service was okay. Nothing spectacular. Also, if you are using credit card, it appears the the credit card reader is slower than the machine that takes it. Wait till the cashier gives you the cue to slice the card. Otherwise, you may find yourself doing it multiple times. Parking: Free parking in LOT 6 after 4pm M-F. read more

Great price on coffee in the mornings until 11am. You can't beat $0.50 for a 12oz coffee! Gloria, the cafe manager, is the best! She and her staff always give excellent service. They are now serving sandwiches and salads for lunch. read more

Stanford Bookstore Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stanford, California

Pros: * $.50 for a cup of coffee, regardless of size! (a starving graduate student's general idea of a meal) * Stanford Wi-Fi (that's how we work) * SALADS! They finally started making salads. $4.50 (a starving graduate student's idea of a binge eating) * Did I mention cute Stanford students? Cons: * No electrical outlets so you have to bring a spare battery for your laptop or drag your pet hamster with a treadmill in there and hook it up to a generator. * Cookies (a starving graduate student's idea of a dinner) are $1.40 and not that great. But that's the only place in the vicinity that I found that has oatmeal chocolate chip ones. * Pre-made stuff (wraps, sandwiches) is not that great. But those are carbs and are bad for you anyway, so you get what you deserve. read more

Wow! Worst coffee place ever!! First they charged me for a large when I wanted a small, then made me stand there to wait for 50cents. I checked twice, finally they called a manager so I said if it's that much trouble I just get large. I stood around with the rest of the folks who are waiting and checking on their coffee. The lady making the coffee who also helped out the cashier earlier came towards me with a small sized coffee and immediately realized that it should have been a large, so she went back and poured the small into large cup and poured whip cream all over the top of the cappuccino to make it look like a full cup of cappuccino !!!! read more

The low prices at the Stanford bookstore certainly do reflect he quality of the coffee here as it is substandard, to be generous. As a coffee enthusiast I was excited to go order my $2 cold brew as posted on the menu. However, a $3.66 charge was imposed on me for my drink, nevertheless, I let that slide. Upon taking my first sip, I felt the need to regurgitate, it was atrocious! It was completely sour and severely gave me the shits within the hour leaving my rectum and taste buds in a very disagreeable state. Clearly this is a does NOT meet the cardinal standard. read more

This place has gotten better with time. They now have a lot more sandwich options and good pastries for breakfast. Their coffee drinks are a little lackluster, but I like their unsweetened iced tea. Plus...you cannot beat 50 cent coffee (even if it does seem a bit like it will tear out your stomach lining). I bet even the rapper would appreciate it. Tip: everything is cheaper if you bring your own cup (except the 50 cent coffee, but you can get more for 50 cents that way). read more

I love this place. It is expensive, has limited food and hard to find a seat but hey it is in a bookstore so you don't HAVE to eat. It is just a little bonus. The coffee is good, cheap and hot. And their sandwiches and salads look really nice. So go, buy a book or two for your mind and eat a muffin. read more

How can you complain about the Retro Prices. It probably costs that much to brew a cup anyway. We all know coffee is way overpriced. Thank you Stanford Bookstore CAFE! read more

Attitude issue here. I'm not one to beat up on folks, but the staff's attitude problem here is consistent. They are slow and tend to ignore customers waiting in line. There is always a bunch of personal banter going on between the folks behind the counter...i.e. they are talking to each other and not taking care of customers. Not sure who is managing them, but the staff needs more oversight and guidance on how to provide appropriate customer service. read more

I'm IN LOVE with the 50 cent coffee. I dumped in a BUNCH of chocolate powder with it. mmm... Their sandwich thing was LONG and only 4.50. very filling. Don't go to CoHo. Come here! read more

Yay for 50 cent coffee! I come here almost everyday! I also dump loads of chocolate powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in mine. Can't beat the price! read more

The bookstore's cafe features coffee and coffee drinks, among other beverages, sandwiches, soups, and other snacks. While a basic eatery in comparison to other eats to be found on campus, the cafe makes a nice place to have lunch or a snack without having to go far at all. The cafe has seating areas under the skylights so you can kick back and relax with your drink and food. read more

I've been here a couple times during and since my brother's graduation from Stanford. I've always liked the place and to this day it holds up as a solid campus bookstore. I recently came down here for a stroll during an afternoon in Palo Alto. The Cafe is still has eclectic and inexpensive as before. 50-cent coffee, pastries and meat pies are all interesting fare for such an interesting eating establishment. It doesn't hurt to have a large magazine rack next to all the balcony seating. There's nothing spectacular here, but it does everything it needs to and in the right way. It's no Peets, but it doesn't try to be a conglomerate coffee shop.Everything was good to go for me here, except for the lack of public Wi-Fi. Too bad you have to be "registered" for access to Wi-Fi even as a guest. read more

Cheap coffee, great selection of books, and a computer store across the floor. What more does one need? They have plenty of seating so you don't have to feel crowded while sampling your favorite science book. The 50 cent coffee tasted good too, but they don't offer free refills. read more

The prices for study snacks here are reasonable. I like the lemon bars, the filling is almost as good as homemade and the crusts (top and bottom!) are better. read more

Good basic food and 50 cents for coffee! I was wandering around campus on a walk up from Univ. Ave and found this gem of a cafe. Better prices for food and coffee than anywhere in Palo Alto or on campus. The turkey panini with chipotle sauce is incredible! Dump the chains downtown, take a nice walk to Stanford, and this cafe is the reward. I come back every week now! read more