Update: still a wonderful restaurant that I enjoy but the hot chocolate is no longer rich and flavorful. That used to be spectacular.

We stopped by Tootsies for a quick breakfast, ordering a bombolini (these run out quicky in the morning, so get there early) and a Cafe Shakerato. I'd like to try out their soups, salads, and sandwiches on the next visit. Housed in a cute brick building, take advantage of their al fresco dining option. Located at the Stanford Barn, they also have a location inside the Cantor. +bombolinis +located at the Stanford Barn read more

I do a lot of events in Stanford and I always hear about Tooties at the barn being a great place to have breakfast so I decided to try it out. Nice little small café right across the street from the Children's Hospital on Welch Road. There is outdoor seating due to the fact that it's limited spacing inside, but the people here are very friendly and the service is great. Ordered the croissant with prosciutto sandwich and it was just OK for me. I wasn't wowed about the food but the service here is really good. read more

Tootsies - Croissant with prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I was so disappointed. I had my husband pick up some almond croissants on his way back from dropping me off at the hospital for a procedure. I was planning on treating myself to an almond croissant after my Fasting procedure. I had their almond croissant at the Cantor and it was exceptional. This croissant was over baked and so dry. I was so disappointed. Not worth the price or the calories. Very surprised they would serve them like this as I've always enjoyed their food at the Cantor. Next time I would want to see what they put in the take out bag!! read more

Conveniently located across from Stanford Children's Hospital, I thought I'd give this place a try and met my friend for brunch. She ordered the ricotta pancakes ($15) and I ordered Uova Alla Romana ($13). We ended up sharing, and I liked her food better than mine lol. You can't really go wrong with pancakes. The Uova Alla Romana was odd. I really like poached eggs so I wanted to give this a try, but the two pieces of toast were small and sad. And then there were just random pieces of celery and olives with olive oil drizzled on top. I don't recommend this dish. However, I do like their hot chocolate. There is no indoor seating, but you can sit outside the front and back of the barn. read more

Tootsies - Ricotta pancakes & Uova Alla Romana - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I came here to meet a friend during my lunch break. It's a cute little spot with limited indoor seating and a good number of outdoor seating. If it's warm out, they have umbrellas, but they also have bees so beware. You order inside and they deliver it to your table. I got the caprese sandwich and it came with a salad. It's on the pricier side, but standard for the food places on campus. My friend got a sandwich and the chocolate croissant, which she enjoyed. They also have parking specifically for tootsies and the other restaurant next door. read more

Tootsies - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Ordered from this place for pickup during my lunch hour. I got the porchetta sandwich with a side of fries. The order was ready when I arrived, and the food was solid overall. I imagine it would taste even better fresh at the restaurant, but since I had to travel with it, both the sandwich and fries cooled down a bit. One small note, I do wish the sandwich had a bit more meat, especially for the price. Still, the flavors were good and I'd definitely like to come back and dine in next time to enjoy it at its best. read more

I stopped by today on my lunch break and really enjoyed my lunch here! My coworkers recommended the burger and fries and they were good! I really liked the fries, and the burger is partly veal so it has a unique flavor. The cashier was super nice and they brought my food out quickly. The quality was really good! Tootsie's is fast casual and there is outdoor seating, and you can also sit under the tent at the Italian restaurant next door. Overall, I'm a fan! read more

Tootsies - Burger and fries - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Sandwich shop across Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Small shop with limited seatings inside but they do have outdoor seatings. Service was quick. I got the Porchetta sandwich and it came with a side of salad. The salad was just salad and came with balsamic vinegar. The sandwich was a bit small. The pork was ok, good flavor but on the drier side. This place is pricy for the amount of food. Was told their donuts were good so might have to go earlier for the sweets and pastries. read more

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Met a friend for lunch here. It's located at Stanford University, across the street from the new children's hospital, with lots of free parking for people dining at the restaurant. The outdoor patio is lovely with plenty of seating and umbrellas for shade. Nice setting. I ordered a tuna panino. Loved it, the tuna was creamy, the bread was toasted perfectly, and I loved how slices of hard boiled eggs were layered perfectly on sliced radishes. Best tuna sandwich ever. I usually avoid coffee after noon but I saw a drink on their espresso menu that I didn't recognize (lecesse?)? I asked the cashier and he said that it's 2 shots of espresso over ice plus an almond syrup. I asked for it with a splash of soy milk. Loved it. read more

Tootsies - Tuna panino, salad with dressing on the side, and an iced espresso with almond syrup and a splash of soy milk. - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Spent $20 on a breakfast sandwich with a fancy name for it to look like it came out of Arbies. Literally a croissant with eggs and a slice of meat. No dressings just a dry @ss croissant. After driving 2 hrs to this area for an appt I was looking forward to a nice breakfast. Their "latte" was watered down coffee that got thrown away. I will not be back read more

Tootsies - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area- and it's about time I write a review and tell people about it!! The food is always delicious, the ambiance is lovely and the staff is always so friendly! Parking: There is ample of parking close by. They even have reserved parking for people who come to eat here or the neighboring restaurant so that's great! Food: We absolutely love the food! Highly recommend the arancini balls (my favorite!) as well as the friend chicken (melts in your mouth!). The arancini balls are absolutely heavenly. They are paired nicely with a simple salad and homemade focaccia bread. The chicken sandwich is to die for, it also just melts in your mouth with each bite. Honestly my husband and I take both dishes and share, or just keep them for our own haha! Ambiance: This place is tucked away in its own spot. You order at the front and then you go and find a spot to sit outside - there's plenty of tables to choose from also some with shade. It's like taking a break from life and enjoying a moment of absolutely pleasure. Staff: The staff is always super friendly and nice. There's always a manager there to oversee things which is always great having someone higher up be present. You can tell the staff is super hard working! One thing to note: this place closes early at 2PM. And usually lunch time is pretty crowded as a lot of staff from Stanford hospital close by come here so make sure to come early! I give this place 5/5 and highly recommend to anyone in the area to come and experience it for themselves. read more

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I frequently come here during my lunch break. Food is delicious and service is great. The workers are very kind and attentive. It is also located nicely at Stanford Hospital next to Vina Enoteca (another great restaurant). read more

We ordered a bombolone, cappuccino, and the frittata. The service was kind but efficient and my cappuccino was smooth and well done. This place is a nice escape from the chaos of the hospital environment. read more

Tootsies - Fritattta - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I visited Tootsies at Stanford Barn for the first time with a few coworkers, and it's a charming spot with a cute café vibe. We went close to lunchtime, so the breakfast menu was still available. We decided to share a few baked goods: croissants, a blueberry-lemon muffin, and some kind of donut. All three were quite good, but the standout for me was the croissant. It had a delightful cream filling that took it to the next level--absolutely amazing! For my actual lunch I got the salento sandwich which was pretty good.. The focaccia was soft and it was very flavorful and hearty. My coworker tried a fried zucchini sandwich which looked really good and he gave it a great review. The service was mostly self service but they brought the food out to you and it was fairly quick and efficient! Overall, Tootsies left a great impression, and I'd definitely go back. read more

Came here for lunch today. My wife and I ordered the tootsie burger and the porchetta sandwich w/ a twist. Service is always top notch and the folks here are very friendly. We arrived at 11:27 craving the panini but they stop serving breakfast at 11:00!!!! Bummer. But blessing in disguise I guess. We made the porchetta sandwich a salad (see photo). My wife and I split the meals so I got an amazing salad plus half a cheeseburger with those delicious homemade fries. I must say, I did not feel bloated and everything was very tasty. I would definitely order this again. read more

Tootsies - Tootsie burger - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Stumbled upon this place and ending up enjoying the restaurant! First of all, loved the location! You walk into this little area that's next to the other restaurant Vina Enoteca. You feel like you are in another city too! Anyway, the restaurant itself is very cute. A little cozy place with patio seating. It's a great place for anyone, including your most beloved pets! Plenty of parking. Ordered frittata with pancetta and toast with jam. It was delicious! I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed every bite. Also ordered a butter croissant sandwich with ham and cheese paired with salad and oh my goodness the croissant was so soft and delicious! Loved how it still has a little crisp when I bit into it. Lastly, I ordered the donut stuffed with Nutella and it was so freaking good. Best way to end my meal. Service was superb! Definitely check out this spot if you haven't been to yet! read more

Tootsies - Frittata - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I love Tootsie's because their food and service are consistent. Ambiance: clean and casual Service: warm, efficient and consistent exceptional Food: Italian inspired with California influences. My favorites: pollone with chips, porchetta with salad, tuna salad = well seasoned and cooked to perfection. My daughter's favorites: pastries and ricotta pancakes, fluffy, moist and milky! read more

Was in the area for work and thought why not try this cute little spot and see if it's actually decent considering its in the Hub of the Stanford hospitals. Short verdict: Very pleasantly surprised. This poached egg in toast is wayyy more flavorful than it looks. The celery and Kalamata olives work great together. There is a perfect amount of salt, pepper, and moisture. The poach egg was perfect and runny just the way I like it! This sugar donut is also fantabulous! They have the options of nutella stuffed, vanilla cream, and plain. I ordered the plain and really enjoyed it, incredible fluffy in the inside! For the poached egg toast+ latte+ donut I paid $22.14. Hunger is satisfied and happy I indulged in a great meal to start the day read more

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This is one of the best places to grab a causal lunch on Stanford's campus! You order your food and they bring it to you. You do not have a dedicated server. I ordered the Tootsie's hamburger which was perfectly cooked medium rare and came with Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and sun dried tomatoes with fries. Talk about juicy and delicious! The Spinacio salad was delicious as well and light but filling. The chicken sandwich was dry and not good. The grilled bread was yummy but no mayo or anything on it. It was just dry. Do not recommend. They have seating outside near lavender fields which makes this place super relaxing and dreamy. Would definitely recommend while at Stanford. Very California fresh and lovely vibes! read more

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Loved this little piece of heaven...made us feel like we were back in Italy. The setting and service and food were perfect. read more

Tootsies - Morning view. - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Great atmosphere with nice outdoor seatings. Foods are okay but a bit pricey for a casual place. However it's hard to find a good replacement around it. read more

During construction the actual Tootsies building is closed and they are accepting dine-in and takeout orders right next door at Vina Enoteca. It's a bit confusing because the actual Vina Enoteca is closed until dinner and they have their own takeout menu, but if you go to the counter after the pastry display, Toosties has laminated breakfast/lunch menus. The indoor dining area is closed unless you're there for dinner but they have shaded patio tables, and there's some more outdoor seating next to the original Tootsies building as well. Prices are a little on the steep side, but the location is convenient as it's right across from the hospital. While LPCH also has a cafeteria which is cheaper, Tootsies is a great alternative if you are sick of hospital food. I got the Spring Panzanella which was $16.54 after tax and fees. A little high for a salad without protein but very fresh and tasty. I liked how the balsamic dressing was on the side so things didn't get too soggy. Mine was chock full of a variety of tomatoes including my favorite heirloom! The bread pieces were crunchy like croutons. A bit weird, but the online menu lists the panzanella as containing asparagus, arugula, and peas, which mine didn't have. Mine was exclusively tomatoes, green onions, and minced herbs. I didn't mind because I adore tomatoes but some extra variety would've been great. Service was super quick and friendly. My order was out in about 5 minutes. You can also order online to save time but there's a $0.99 service fee. I'd be curious to grab some coffee or breakfast from them next! Of note, the Yelp page currently lists Apple Pay as a non-accepted payment method but as of August 2022, it worked for me! They have a normal Square contactless payment reader that works with Apple Pay :) read more

Tootsies - Online menu for Spring Panzanella different from what was received - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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The food was great and service outstanding. We all sat outside and enjoyed being near the sculpture garden. Highly recommend the bolognese! There was a chocolate pudding for dessert that was so good. read more

Convenient to get food nearby Stanford Hospital. Service was average. Ambiance, inside/outside sitting areas. Order your food first, they'll bring it to your table. You get your own water. No one really checked on us after food were delivered. I love their granola yogurt though. Blueberry Muffin was healthy. read more

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got a 1.5 hours wait in between appt by stanford early in the morning. Stroll over here for a quick breakfast in between. The donut/bombolini is good, has the vanilla one, also had nutella flavor. The building is quaint and cute, good to seat outside and wait instead of by the hosptial. Plus they have a big bucket of self serve water outside for anyone, very nice touch. read more

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Discovering Tootsies is like discovering a piece of art, so no coincidence it is housed at the Cantor Arts Center in Palo Alto. Tasty tomato basil soup accompanying a delectable bounty of roasted vegetables and pumpkin seeds found their way to our table. Such an affordable treat for Mom and I on this crisper day at $10 a meal. Then before strolling the land after lunch, we enjoyed some homemade biscotti that cafe staff member named Eva recommended. Tootsies is a lovely welcome to Palo Alto! read more

Tootsies - Roasted vegetables & pumpkin seeds salad + tomato basil soup - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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the food was okay. my boss always insisted on going there. So, the company was awful Every time I go in there memories of her come flooding back. so, I just can't eat there read more

This Place was great. We were in town for a surgery my daughter was having at Lucille Stanford. Went in for a quick bite and they treated my family and me with great kindness. The staff were kind, friendly and helpful. The food was great and the establishment is super cute and cozy read more

They just reopened and it's bad. I had the Arancini salad which was extremely overpriced for what it was. The Arancini balls were pretty big, crunchy but just tasteless. The rice was mush, lots of cheese but not flavor. It literally tasted like nothing. Extremely bland and boring. Not even the salt on the table could add much to it. The arugula salad was too full of parmesan cheese and vinegar. Very overwhelming and not at all balanced. Small bowl with two arancini balls for a total of nearly $17. Pass. Staff was ok, but not friendly or welcoming. Just wanted to get their job done. Never again. Not worth it. read more

Tootsies - Arancini salad - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Custard stuff bomboloni here are really good. Seems like they run out kinda early but definitely recommend.

One of my favorite spots in Palo Alto. I've been coming here for over 10 years and always have a wonderful experience, whether dining in or taking out. The pollone sandwich and tuna panino are my two faves. read more

Favorite little coffee spot! Workers are friendly and definitely remember the customers

Looking for a delicious lunch by Stanford? Well, look no more! The arancini salad is delicious! I get it every time. The fried chicken sandwich has also been a favorite. They also have a full service espresso bar and delicious pastries as well. There is limited indoor seating and the outdoor seating is usually full during lunch time so plan accordingly. There's also no place for a group larger than 4 or 5. read more

Great food and ambience. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend for a quick bite to eat

How did it take me so long to discover this excellent breakfast and lunch spot? Coffee is available in more than one roast and is awesome. They offer a mix of baked goods, including croissants and scones, and heartier items made to order in their kitchen. Lunch offerings include soup, salads, and sandwiches. So far, everything as been delicious. This is a primarily outdoor seating venue, which is what I love most. Its garden-like setting and tasty food options make me feel like I am on vacation. read more

I heart you too, Tootsies!! From the latte (best latte in town) to their cream filled bombolino and savory offerings and their staff, everything here is awesome. read more

Tootsies - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Tried the tuna panino for the first time. Not ordinary, very delicious. Some radishes, hard-boiled egg slices, capers, arugula on a delicious lightly toasted ciabatta bread. It was quite substantial, couldn't finish it. Also included some lightly dressed salad. I'll order that one again. read more

Tootsies - Tuna panino with salad - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Met up with an old friend in the Palo Alto area and we wanted to grab quick bite to eat, I had remembered being recommended this place so we decided it was worth checking out. Nice and cozy spot with a menu that seems to change regularly based on what they have, the sandwiches all looked so good and the staff were super friendly. I ended up getting the Porchetta sandwich which was absolutely delicious, super juicy, the caramelized onions and the lemon dressing was fantastic. All the elements of the sandwich worked perfectly together and was one of the best cuts of porchetta I have had in the bay area. The side salad left something to be desired, minimal dressing but besides that the meal hit the spot for me. I would definitely recommend Tootsies to anyone who is either looking for a quick bite to eat or a nice café breakfast spot before work. You can't go wrong as they have a wonderful selection of coffee as well that would go great with either a simple breakfast sandwich or one of their pastry options. read more

Tootsies - Porchetta Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Wasn't sure if this was open again but yes indeed went for late lunch on Halloween Monday & folks were lunching Al fresco. Salads were absolutely delicious & service was totally on point, fast, friendly. Arancini salad was an unusual combo & absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable ( for Palo Alto) Tables outside were kept very clean. Nice roses beside our table & umbrellas avail for shade. Looking forward to returning to try panini & breakfast items. read more

Tootsies - Arancini & arugula - Italian Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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