Such a great new Japanese coffee shop that is perfect for Palo Alto. The coffee and pastries are 100% worth the long wait, I came on a Saturday and the line was long but loved the food and drinks. Great environment and ambiance, would definitely come back again! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I came here three days in a row last week around 7:50 AM (there's already a line before the store opens). Their earl grey matcha is actually really unique and worth the price! Even my coworker who doesn't like matcha said the earl grey made it unique and delicious! I also had their onigiri--at 8:00 AM, they're made fresh and it's actually still warm. The price is steep ($5+) and varies based on the filling, so it's not a daily treat I would get every morning. However, their quality and flavor is so much better than getting it at a convenience store or places like Mitsuwa, Clover Bakery, and Fugetsu in SJ. I love that they sell Japanese goods, and even candy and other things! Their seating is ample and so cozy. I highly recommend Yutori to anyone who missed Japan! read more

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Came here on a Thursday afternoon and the line wasn't too bad. When you walk in, the cafe is located right in front of the door so that is what most people are lining up for. If you walk in further, there is a konbini with prepackaged food, snacks, and household items like bowls and utensils. At the back of the store, there is another counter where you can order fresh sandos or check out any items you got from the konbini. One thing to note is that the konbini opens later than the cafe, so if you want to check out both it might be better to come after 10:30am. We ordered the ceremonial matcha latte, earl grey matcha, black sesame scone, matcha financier, and ebi katsu sando. My friend and I both prefered the earl grey matcha over the ceremonial matcha latte which tasted very plain. I think it would've been better with a cream top. The pastries were surprisingly very good. I liked how the black sesame flavor was quite prominent in the scone and the matcha financier had a nice chewy texture. As for the ebi katsu sando, I wasn't too impressed with it. It looked more like a burger than a sando and there was barely any cabbage inside. I feel like it would be better with more toppings. Seating inside is very limited and all the seats were taken even though I went on a weekday. However, there is plenty of outdoor seating and the staff regularly clean the tables outside which is nice. read more

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Ebi Katsu Sando- Nice warm sando perfect for lunch. Nice and crispy and whole shrimp within the crispy patty is very flavorful with a nice bite. The patty does try to slip out when you try to take the first bite so it can get a bit messy with the sauce. Hojicha Goma Latte- cold latte that was refreshing. The cream top with sesame was nice as well. The black sesame was not over powering in the cream. The hojicha was nice and the black sesame did not over power the taste and was able to taste both throughout the entire drink. The drink overall is not too sweet which I was very happy with. A nice cafe with a marketplace for food. There is a long line for the cafe but the market place line is usually shorter when it comes to lunch time. I went to the cafe line first and then went to the market place for my food while waiting for the drink. Lots to choose from and looking forward to when they open the rest of the space. Parking can be a bit challenging but they have their own lot with more parking in their back area. Looking forward to coming back again! read more

Yutori - Ebi Katsu Sando and Hojicha Goma Latte - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Really cute new Japanese cafe with solid pastries and really really good drinks. I'm not sure the line is worth it (30-45+ minutes) but would definitely come again if the wait gets shorter. FOOD: Hojicha Goma Latte (10/10) - Probably the best drink I've had this entire year!! The hojicha pairs perfectly with the black sesame cream. Must get! Ginger Scallion Waffle (7/10) - Not pictured, but fresh waffle with asian influences. Worth trying! Slightly cheesy! Matcha Loaf (8/10) - Goes perfectly with the drinks. Not dry at all. Try it! Black sesame scone (5/10) - Skip this one. Super dry and breaks apart. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Finally got to try Yutori after seeing a lot of buzz on social media. It is beautifully presented, and I love the outside landscaping and decor. Thankfully, there was ample parking, but I could see it filling up during peak times. I think the interior layout is counterintuitive though. I could only see one entryway, but there are separate counters for the cafe and the konbini inside. The cafe is at the front and where most traffic goes, so I can see it being confusing for patrons seeing a long line for one door. Onto the food and drinks. I saw people with a matcha drink that had a banana cream top - so I asked if I could have the hojicha latte with banana cream top instead of the black sesame, but was told no. I thought that was strange, since the cream tops are made separately and poured onto the drink. Oh well. I still enjoyed the drink, and figured the baristas were swamped anyway. We tried the egg sando and banana cream & pecan sando from the konbini. The egg sando was just okay, I would say it had half the amount of filling you'd normally see. I've also never seen egg sandos with cucumber, but I love cucumber so it didn't bother me. I could see some having an issue with it though. Th banana cream and pecan sando was perfection though. It was our favorite of everything we tried! Not too sweet, perfect ratio of cream, banana pieces, and crunchy pecans. A mess to eat, but a delicious mess! We took the banana loaf home for later, and I think it had miso? It was really good and rich in flavor. I'd definitely come back and try other things! read more

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Long line out the door, took about 30 minutes. Overall, I'll have to say not worth the wait. We got 4 drinks and every drink tasted the same. There was barely any distinguishing flavor. You couldn't taste any miso in the miso latte, you couldn't taste any kuromitsu or bourbon reduction in the kuro, etc. We'd definitely come back for the pastries, which you can get from their store in the back and skip the line. Favorite was the neri goma chocolate cookie. Loved the toasted flavor with melted chocolate all inside. Food looked okay but super overpriced. $11 for a small strawberry cream sando, $48 for their small nigiri platter. Drinks were almost 2x what they're priced at the Asian market. They have a parking lot but if it's busy, you'll have a tough time finding a spot. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Stopped by Yutori on a Saturday morning to get a boost of caffeine! Yutori is located on El Camino Real rd and has it's own small plaza filled with parking spots (it was not hard to get something right off the bat!) I went around 11 AM and while there was a line, it was pretty short to what I thought to expect. There is plentiful of outdoor seating so you can hang out and chat away with your friends, and very limited interior seating where I did see people work from home. The shop itself is split between their cafe (where there is a line for off the bat when you walk in) and their small market where they have grab-and-go foods and japanese houseware. Personally, I would have wished to get a chance of seeing the grab-and-go items first before ordering at a cafe. The layout makes it hard to go check out the foods first (ranging from sandos, sashimi, dons) and then order at the coffee area. You would need to go in from the food market first and then exit to join the line queue outside. A recommendation would be to maybe also have somewhere on the menu any grab-and-go specials they have or to have some items nearby the register of the cafe too for folks to know. The market and cafe registers are seperate from each other. That being said, the cafe area does have baked foods that have unique asian flavors. I opted for the black sesame scone, while I did eye the banana miso loaf. I think something cool I noticed too is that they had a lot of gluten free items for folks with allegries (matcha financier, a savory waffle, etc). For drinks, I ordered a Kuro Latte which is their signature and while it did help me wake up and I tasted the coffee, I will say I did not taste much flavoring (kuromitsu) to my liking. It was lightly sweeten which was fine but I did not get any smoky bourbon flavors. The black sesame scone was good though, very moist and pronounced with the toasted flavors. Overall, I need to come back here to try more items. I think I wouldn't necessarily rave to come here as a must but I do want to explore more of their selections to see what makes them unique. read more

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Super cute japanese cafe / konbini in palo alto! The queue was super long even on a saturday morning. My friend and I got the banana loaf with kinako streusel, black sesame scone, hojicha latte with black sesame cream foam, and the sweet miso latte. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and I like the vibe of the place. Unfortunately though I felt like the pastries and drinks were all too sweet. Even with half the sweetness, it was still too sweet for me but if I got any less I wouldn't be able to taste the miso. Similarly for the black sesame cream, there was barely any black sesame taste, it just tasted like super sweet cream. I would be down to try the sandos or prepared food next time but I don't think the cafe or pastries are for me read more

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The food and drinks were decent. We ordered the ebi katsu burger, chirashi bento, black sesame foam top hojicha, and miso foam top matcha latte. Everything was enjoyable and had good flavor. The biggest downside is the ordering process -- you have to wait in line twice because food and drinks are handled at separate counters with separate cashiers. You can't place the full order at once, which feels inefficient. Seating is also extremely limited. The staff mentioned that they are still working on the restaurant area, so the full seating area isn't open to the public yet. Overall, the quality of the food and drinks is solid, but the double-line system and limited seating make it less convenient and somewhat counterintuitive for the relaxed, chill café vibe they're aiming for. read more

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TIME & DATE: Came around 10:20 AM on a Tuesday, wasn't super packed as people said, but, it was pretty filled up, and a little busy. PARKING: Big parking lot, but, could be occupied fast if there are a lot of people queued for the place. INSIDE & OUTSIDE: The inside is pretty spacious, it gets pretty tight if the line goes out the door, but, the place is really ambient & has a calm interior, the huge line is for the cafe & the deli has no line at all at times. You can order more food when you see the menu. There is also plenty of outside seating available. FOOD & DRINK: Banana Kinako Pastry - I forgot the full name but this was super moist and tasted really well. Black Sesame Scone - really tasty black sesame taste, not super sweet or strong but you can really taste the black sesame, it isn't super dry or moist either. Just right. Unagi Don - So good and I love the scrambled egg ribbons, I wish they had more unagi though. Black Cod & Salmon Onigiri - super good, so much filling and they don't really skimp on it, but, the rice is a lot. Banana & Pecan Sando - cream isn't too sweet, and I love the pecans! Kuro Latte - Tastes pretty basic, not too much of a black honey taste but it is just right to make it not super sweet. Earl Grey Matcha Latte - Love the balance between both Earl Grey and Matcha. Black Sesame Hojicha - So yummy, my two favorite flavors LOL (All Iced & subbed with oatmilk) Super cute cafe! Highly recommend going weekdays early while the hype goes down. read more

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Came here around 10AM on Sunday and there was a line already. It wasn't too long at the time but I noticed the parking can be difficult. They do have their own parking lot, but it is limited and some areas aren't defined. So I definitely would recommend coming early and factoring parking + wait. There are two separate lines - one for the cafe and the other is for the market. If you're coming here for the sandos, bentos or home goods, you can skip the cafe line as there is almost little to no line for the market. The cafe line takes a while. I believed I waited around 30 minutes to order. Cafe drinks + pastries: Earl Grey Matcha - this is an iced drink only. It was good. I like that it wasn't sweet and has a subtle earl grey flavoring from the crème. Sweet Miso Latte - Both hot and iced option available. Got this with iced with oat milk. Definitely unique! You can taste the miso flavoring. I don't hate it nor do I love it. Ginger Cheese Scallion waffle - it tasted like cheese waffle. Ginger and scallion flavor is mild. I wouldn't get this again but it was nice trying it. Black sesame scone - delicious! Not overly sweet either and nice flavoring. I would definitely get this again! Market: Onigiri - I got the tuna mayo and miso salmon onigiri. Just your standard onigiris. I didn't find anything to be amazing and just okay. They were "fresh" as we got them when they were putting out a new batch. Egg Sando - I tried both the tuna and without tuna version. A little disappointed as I found the bread to be the wrong texture for this type of Sando. Honestly, just tasted like white bread slices which were more firmer vs soft. Ambience - this is not a quiet space if that is what you are looking for. Lots of conversations happening all around. They have outdoor seating and indoor. The cafe is extremely small inside so there is limited seating. There are also two outdoor patio seating areas. Overall, I would come back if I was in the area and there is no wait. A great place for a small bite and to have a nice sit down conversation. Love the market and cafe concept. Very clean interior concept. read more

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Came during the weekend line was long but moved along maybe 20 minute wait. Ordered black sesame scone, banana bread, unagi don, and earl grey matcha. Black sesame scone - loved the glaze on top. Scone has a great black sesame flavor as well with small grinded up black sesame peices infused in the scone batter. Would get again 9/10 Banana bread- not bad taste moist cute small solid banana bread Unagi don- not bad. Not very warm. Wouldn't get again Earl grey matcha - doesn't taste like earl grey tea foam. More like a sweet floral foam. Matcha was ok but not very strong. A bit Disappointed wouldnt get again 6/10 read more

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I really like the concept, which is a combination of a cafe and market/deli. I hear there are plans for a restaurant later here. I haven't tried the drinks at the cafe yet, but I did check out the market/deli. That side sells home goods, pantry items, as well as deli foods. After trying their onigiri, sandwiches (both sweet and savory), as well as their hot food, I'll say that overall the food here is solid, albeit quite pricey as expected of a Palo Alto establishment. The banana pecan sando was new to me and it was actually very good. The outdoor seating area is very charming with its Japanese aesthetic, but it does get packed. We bought some deli stuff and took it to the park around the corner for a nice little picnic. Parking can easily fill up in this tiny lot, so you might have to find street parking. If I'm in the area, I would check it out, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

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There are two entrances. The long line near the parking lot is for the cafe. If you'd like to order sandos or to-go items from their "konbini" area, go to the second entrance that is on the main road. Ordered: Hojicha Goma Latte 5/5 (a must order) Ebi Katsu Sando 5/5 (very savory) Black Sesame Scone 3/5 (was dry) Neri Goma Chocolate Chip Cookie 3/5 (very nutty & doughy texture) read more

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Choose wisely! An upscale take on the famed Japanese "Konbinis" (convenience stores) with grab n go snacks, drinks and simple meals, Yutori has arrived in Palo Alto on busy El Camino Real just south of Stanford Stadium. Understated simple ambiance, cheerful enthusiastic service! Lots of seating, but wow.. is this place popular! Wise choices reward you here. Hits and misses await on the menu. Pro Tip: The line streaming out the door is for drinks (matchas, lattes and coffees and pastries) If you want lunch entrees and hot food, head on inside past the coffee counter to the merch and cafe section just beyond. There is a separate checkout counter at the back where you may purchase your food and merch. For our visit, we tried: Miso Salmon Don Tasty salmon on a moist bed of Japanese short grain rice. The tiny slices of pickled veggies for a side complemented the rice and fish well. The miso reduction on tbe grilled salmon was delicious in its unique way. I was still a bit hungry after this main. 4.2/5 Miso Cod Onogiri Most of the onigiris here are pretty big, but the ones we tried ( Beef also) had way too much rice for the meager amount of filling that you get. The Miso Cod in my onigiri was barely detectable to me. Most other places offering Onigiri have more filling. I'd rather have less rice and a smaller onigiri to match the small amount of filling, or ideally, more filling and less rice. Nice coating of Furikake and the Nori was as crispy fresh as can be, but the overall result was bland. 2.5/5 Yuzu Yogurt Parfait Medium sized parfait topped with a tray of their in house homemade granola. The highlight of this was the Yuzu reduction atop the plain yogurt. The granola was perfectly crisp and toasty by itself or mixed in with everything else. I savored every spoonful. 5/5. Banana Bread with Kinako Streusel Topping Excellent. Moist and flavorful inside but the star of the show were the crunchy balls of toasted KInako in a sweet glaze on top. Kinako is toasted soybean flour with a slightly nutty flavor, but it reminds me of a toffee here just a tad. You just have to try this! 5/5! Bananas, Cream & Pecans Sando A good idea in concept, but to me, far too rich. The Mascarpone heavy cream overpowered the bananas and pecans in the sando. That said, once you get past most of the cream, the candied pecans were quite aromatic and a crunchy contrast to the halved banana slices buried within. The slices of Japanese-style milk bread encapsulating the bananas was on point -- moist and slightly dense. I just wish this sandwich used a lighter cream and half as much of it. 2.75/5 Despite the misses, we hope to be back again soon to try the Ebi Sando and the big looking Tonkatsu Bento, both of which looked delectable! Pro Tip #2: If you want real food, not just drinks, get here earlier in the day definitely before 3pm for the best selection of entrees. Pro Tip #3: The parking lot looks small at first but if you drive into the lot past the back of the restaurant, a much bigger parking lot appears! Bike lane out in front, and a healthy 1 mile walk from Caltrain at California Ave Caltrain station. read more

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Saw a lot of buzz about this place on social media, so I tried to beat the crowds by going on a random Thursday. Yea... it was still packed. Service was quick, but finding a spot was tough. I had to snipe an outdoor table the second it opened up. I ordered the unagi and crab mentaiko onigiris, an unagi bento box from the marketplace, and a matcha financier and hojicha goma latte from the cafe. Overall, the marketplace food was solid. The flavor of the onigiri and the bento box is what you'd expect if you had them before in Japan, just at a higher price point. The pastry and drink were highlights. The matcha financier was crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, which paired really well with the hojicha goma latte which was rich, creamy, and earthy. If you are dealing with post-Japan travel blues, Yutori is a great place to hold you over until your next trip, as long as you don't mind braving the crowds and paying a premium for nostalgia. read more

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Honestly it's rare that anything new comes along, and everything's getting a little boring -- so that's why Yutori really stands out. A new Japanese cafe with excellent baked goods and drinks, that introduces new flavors, and a great vibe. It was mobbed on a weekday morning when I arrived, cementing its status as current IT place. I chose the iced matcha with earl grey cold foam. The drink had a nice punch of earl grey flavor, subtle taste of matcha, and the cold foam was rich and yummy. The black sesame scone had a great nutty flavor of black sesame and crumbly texture. The matcha financier was irresistibly moist and luscious with crunchy edges. Very impressive. In the back, they have a grab and go of onigiri, salads, bentos and donburis. There's a sando counter offering a variety of freshly made sandos. They were out of maitake so didn't get to try this time. But looks great. And they have lovely Japanese knickknacks and groceries for sale. read more

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Such a cute new cafe/market spot in Palo Alto! It's split into two counters - the cafe side and then the market side. You can pay for your market items on the cafe side if needed but the market side was shorter. They have some grab and go food like musubis and bento boxes, as well as hot food. We really liked the beef sukiyaki and egg bento, and the hot ham katsu sando! Loved their hojicha goma latte but also really liked the black sesame cream even more on a matcha latte. They have a nice selection of pastries as well - my favorites were the matcha financier (actual matcha flavor and just the right portion), and the kinako glazed banana loaf. They have indoor and outdoor seating but it can be pretty packed. When we went on a Saturday it was about an hour wait since the line was all the way to the sidewalk. However the line was only to about the door on a Tuesday afternoon. They just opened recently so that's probably why the place is so busy even on a weekday. They have a private parking lot but street parking is pretty easy too - and there's a nice new playground down the street if you want to just pick up drinks and sandos and eat over there! If you're in the market side, get their toffee puff snacks! They only make them on weekends so I wasn't able to get any when I went back a few days later unfortunately. But would definitely stop by if I was in the area again just to pick up a few bags! read more

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This seems like a hot take but I wasn't impressed by this spot. The space is beautiful and there's a good amount of outdoor seating, but the price point of their bentos aren't really worth given the quantity. We got the chirashi and it was good, but the rice layer was so thin!! There's no way an onigiri should be $6-8 when it's $2-3 at Japanese supermarkets. For drinks, we got the espresso tonic and sweet miso latte. Ironically, the latte wasn't sweet at all and didn't taste like miso or brown sugar. It made me wonder if we got the wrong order. The espresso tonic was refreshing but nothing special. Loved the cookie and black sesame scone. Given the low reviews for the egg sando, it seems to not hit the mark for me since konbinis are known for egg sandos. Maybe we ordered the wrong drinks, but it seemed overpriced for the quantity. I'd come back for the baked goods, but there are other spots with better matcha and food. read more

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Went on a Friday around 3:30 pm and the line was about 30 minutes long. When I got to the front, almost all of the pastry items were sold out except for the black sesame scone. I ordered it & thought it was tasty but very sweet so I would recommend sharing it with a friend. After reading other Yelp reviews, I decided to order the Hojicha Goma Latte and it was delicious! I thought it had a nice matcha flavor and a nice level of sweetness. My friend ordered the iced ceremonial grade matcha latte. This is NOT sweetened so you need to pay extra if you want a syrup added. She didn't know this and was sad there was no sweetness at all. I also ordered the Ebi Katsu Sandwich and really liked it a lot! It's a little pricey ($20 after tax but before tip) but it was my favorite food item I tried :) The people who work there are really nice and the interior is really cute as well as the outdoor seating area. Parking lot is pretty big (looks small at first but there's a bunch more spots when you keep driving towards the back of the restaurant). read more

Cute little Japanese Cafe . This was Sunday afternoon line and the line at the front door was SO LONG . The staff told us to enter by the back door and grasp to go bento boxes or sandwiches. They have another cash register to let the customers pay ( two different lines ) . The sashimi was very fresh and we have one beef bento box , two different Chirashi bento boxes . Inside they also sell other home goods. Things are very useful with good designs. Parking is a challenge there . It has its own private parking as well as street parking . Love the ambiance and great atmosphere. read more

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A very nice soft opening, to be sure, and a welcome addition to the area! (The restaurant is slated to open mid-summer.) We tried everything: lattes, pastries, bento boxes, cucumber salad, Hijiki Quinoa Salad, assorted onigiris, snacks, and sauces. The Hojicha Goma Latte has become my new favorite. Unique, creamy, and flavorful. And the Matcha Financier was my preferred treat, again due to its unique qualities, and slightly chewy. The service was pleasant, patient, and efficient. The granolas and Miso Toffee Puffcorn are top-sellers. There is limited seating, both inside and out. The market has a nice selection of high quality, unique housewares and gifts. Be sure to check it out. read more

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Weekend has a long line prob 30-40 min for drinks. Theres a separate area for the food and some pastries on the other side. On weekdays line is a lot better, would recommend coming then Favorites: - recommend the hojicha over the matcha (Matcha flavor was a little diluted and tasted more like milk tea like vs hojicha had a great nutty flavor) - ebi katsu sandwich, super yummy - banana bread, one of the best of the pastries - strawberry cream sandwich, most strawberries sandos are just ok this one had a rly strong strawberry flavor very fresh Good but Skippable compared to the top ones: - matcha, not strong traditional matcha flavor - banana pecan cream sandwhich, good but strawberry cream was more enjoyable - sesame cookie, had a lot of chocolate inside - sesame bread, very strong and good sesame flavor read more

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I finally checked out Yutori on a Saturday and brought my son and baby sisters with me. It was pretty busy we waited about an hour but once we got in, I could see why people are drawn to it. The space is beautifully designed and feels very intentional calm, modern, and minimal with a warm Japanese-inspired atmosphere. As someone who appreciates design, I loved how cohesive and thoughtfully curated everything felt. What I liked is that it's more than just a café. You can eat, grab a specialty drink, browse the market, and make an outing out of it. The wait was definitely on the longer side, so I'd recommend planning ahead or coming at an off time if you have little ones with you. But overall, it was a really nice experience and such a unique addition to Palo Alto. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Visited Yutori and it's a really cute spot. There's indoor seating and an outdoor zen garden area. It was fairly busy and we waited about 30 minutes. They have a setup where you line up for drinks, and food is picked up at a different station. There's also a grab-and-go section with bento boxes, salads, onigiri, and sandos. Parking is limited in the front, but you can find more in the back. Everything is reasonably priced. We tried the Earl Grey Matcha latte (4/5), Hojicha Goma latte (5/5), and Sweet Miso latte (3/5). For food, the strawberry cream sando (5/5) and tuna egg salad sando (5/5) were really good. My son loved the miso salmon onigiri. They also sell small ceramic gifts and other items inside. It's a bit out of the way for me, but I'd go again if I'm nearby. read more

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Yutori is a new Japanese cafe / konbini that opened up in Palo Alto last month! I was incredibly excited to check them out. I came on a Monday around noon, and they were packed. They have a variety of seats and tables outdoors, but it was still really hard to find a spot! The line was also consistently out the door--it was super busy the entire time I was there. Rhea was a phenomenal barista though who really gave me a pleasant service experience. I went with the Earl Grey Matcha. I REALLY enjoyed their cold foam; the matcha itself could be better and stronger in flavor, but the cream was amazing. Similarly, I really enjoyed the black sesame cold foam with their hojicha latte. Their espresso drinks were more lackluster. Food-wise, their pastries all sounded great. I quite enjoyed my Black Sesame Scone, which had a great nutty flavor and was not too dry. However, their savory items are a bit on the more expensive side, so I do think it's lacking in value. They do have Wi-Fi and some seating indoors as well, but I do warn you that it is hard to find a spot. They also have abundant parking! In general, I enjoyed Yutori and think it would be a great place to hang out with some friends. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

A Japanese cafe, market, and shop all in one. That's definitely my cup of tea! Yutori is mainly two parts as of May 2026. The first is the front and right side of the building which is the coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor only has around 5 small tables for group of 2. The outdoor has 2 larger patio spaces. The coffee shop sells unique lattes, matcha, hojicha, and pastries. The drinks were good. We also got a matcha financier (which was gluten free!) and it was really good. The matcha flavor was so strong. I'd like to think they do the same with other pastries like the black sesame scone. Be warned that there will be a wait for the coffee shop! We waited for 30 min at 12:00pm on a Sunday. The line went around a corner of the store. The second, left back, part is a market with Japanese imported goods and it's also a convenience store where you can grab food to go like bento boxes, sandwiches, and more. This part is small so it does get a bit crowded, but it's easy to pick up your items and pay at the cashier. Then you can go find a seat to eat your items at. Note that they run out of items so if you arrive later in the day, you might miss some items. We had the Japanese egg sando, strawberry fruit sando, and the Chirashi box. I thought the sandos were just okay. The chirashi bowl is good. I took off one star because I would have loved for the ambiance to be executed just a little bit. I feel like they have such a good concept but the space and orientation just didn't quite hit it for me. They also have tons of parking and their own parking lot so I just feel like the space could have so much potential! read more

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The bay area did need another Japonesque style cafe, and Yutori is all the hype at the moment. I'd say we had a pretty good experience here, but we did come on a Monday so I can't speak to the weekend volume. We ordered 2 x earl gray matcha lattes, both with light earl gray cream top and an extra shot of matcha. I'm glad we got the extra shot because without it, I think the matcha would have been underwhelming; which doesn't speak profoundly for the matcha itself. They are generous with the cream top though, so definitely ask for it to be light if you also prefer it less creamy. To my surprise, I did end up liking the earl gray cream more than I thought I would, and enjoyed the drink overall. Now it was not the best, most premium matcha latte I've had, but still one that I'd occasionally come back for. None of the food nor konbini options looked intriguing enough for us to splurge on. Additionally, seating is first come first serve for both indoor and outdoor tables. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I was excited to visit this newly opened Japanese cafe. We've been here twice and the second visit was definitely better. The first visit we ordered drinks at the cafe which took over an hour despite arriving a bit after opening. Since we came early, we didn't get to try any of the hot food items as they don't begin taking those orders until 10:30am. So we came back a second time to try the hot foods :) 1st visit: We ordered the earl grey matcha which was just okay. The earl grey cream was good but the matcha was underwhelming. The pastries and sandos made up for it though! I highly recommend the banana cream pecan sando and the matcha fancier. 2nd visit: We headed straight to the market and ordered the ebi katsu and teriyaki chicken sandos. Also got an unagi bento, banana cream sando (again!), and tuna egg sando. We left with full, happy tummies to say the least! Already looking forward to coming back again! Dreaming of my next ebi sando.... read more

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Although the food was good, some items are quite overpriced in my opinion. The quality isn't so amazing to justify. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop by again but if I happened to be close by, I may come grab something. Earl gray matcha latte ($8+$1.50 extra matcha) : 3/5 I don't like the cream tops much but I was intrigued by the combo so I asked for less cream top and added matcha since I like it very strong. However, my combo probably made it too weak on the Earl gray flavor Black sesame scone ($6) : 3/5 nice combo and wasn't too sweet. Had a very strong sesame but was on the dry side Banana loaf with Kinako streusel (6$) : 5/5 my favorite item because I like kinako a lot and it's rare to see it combined with banana loaf Ham dashi omelette sando ($18) : 4/5 flavor wise was very good but it was very tiny and a bit mushy and messy. Because the egg and mushrooms were more on the dense and wet side, the bread started getting flat+mushy and texture wise wasn't that enjoyable. Crab mentaiko onigiri ($8): 4/5 good flavor with a decent amount of crab Banana cream with pecan sando ($11): 5/5 really nice light cream with carmelized pecans all over. I was surprised at how well it held up the next day too. Still quite rich of a desert so best to split with others read more

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Expect a wait but they really make some very delicious treats. I only ordered from the cafe side today because I needed some coffee. Next time I'll prioritize a fun beverage but this time just a cortado, which was perfect. The roast isn't too dark and they pulled a great shot of espresso. Grabbed a chocolate sesame cookie, black sesame scone (little sweet for me) and a banana cake, and some dango. The dango was perfect, great salty sweet combo. Banana cake was unique enough to not just be fancy banana bread. Excited to try the market side next time too. They have more items there and grab n go. Some vegetarian options but mostly meat fyi And they do have bike parking! The parking lot is a little bit of a nightmare with all the hype though. Be slow and careful read more

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Wow wow wow this place is incredible!!! Sooo happy they are having their soft opening! The location is great!! Great parking!! Love how open and beautiful the Japanese garden atmosphere! The staff is very nice and welcoming!! The food is a must all of it from the delicious Sando to the tasty must try pastries Over all 5 stars I can't wait to come back!! read more

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With all of the hype online, we decided to give it a try. Waited 30 minutes and sat outside. Was disappointed in the drinks, I got an Earl Grey hojicha which I thought could've been stronger. Although the Earl Grey cream was good. The Matcha was fairly weak for what I was expecting. Cookie on the plus side was tasty read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Welcome to the neighborhood. Yutori is a love note to Japan. From their Japan-inspired drinks, unique and freshly made pastries, and various items available in their market. Yutori has something for everyone. I ordered the earl grey matcha latte and several pastries (strudel, matcha financier, sesame scone, cookie). The matcha was well-balanced and not too sweet. The pastries were fresh out of the oven. The strudel and scones were soft, while the financier and cookie had a lovely chewy texture. I've only come in the mornings so I haven't tried the Sandos or other market foods, but I look forward to it! There is limited space inside, but they have spacious outdoor seating. There's a steady flow of folks from opening time so get there early if you want to avoid crowds. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came here Sat afternoon around 1pm. Long line, someone let us know there was another entrance on the left side that leads to take out orders so we went in and grabbed a bunch of food: salmon salad, don bori, pork katsu, tuna mayo onigiri, egg sandwich. Everything was very good and fresh. Salmon salad- tastes like homemade orange dressing, fresh salad greens and enough salmon protein. Don bori- very high quality fish, so soft, little sides like pickle, ginger, wasabi included, soy sauce. Pork katsu: so soft, tasty, yummy dip, and potato salad sides, and veggies so fresh good Tuna mayo onigiri- fresh, rice is still soft, enough tuna tasty Egg sandwich- so yummy, flavorful not bland, fresh cucumber. After eating, got in line and waited 40 mins. Almost cracked at the end when someone let 5 people cut in front of us. Kept my cool thank god. Got the ceremonial matcha hot with oatmilk, kyoto latte, matcha financier, vegan chocolate cookie, banana bread, sesame scone. Ceremonial matcha- hot with oatmilk i asked for less sweet but it was barely sweet so i think normal would be good. Decent matcha a lil grainy. Kyoto latte- oatmilk less sweet. Less sweet on this one was perfect as partner does not like it sweet. Sesame scone- my fav of all, soo yummy, fluffy scone and taste the sesame. Love the sweet topping. Matcha financier- i didnt really like this bc im not a huge fan of this anyway , nothing wrong with it i think u would like it if u like financiers Vegan chocolate cookie- my 2nd fav. So thin and so tasty, crunchy and soft, great chocolate flavor. Banana loaf- didnt get to try this my partner ate it all without me! Overall, would recommend to try out if u dont mind a long wait for drinks and pastries. No line for the take out. read more

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We came an hour before closing on a Saturday and were shocked how crazy the line was! There is a separate entrance with no line if you are looking to peruse the little market they have. The long line was for the cafe/drinks. We got the Yutori Tonic and Hojicha Goma Latte. The sesame and overall hojicha flavor was pretty light and was just ok. I've had better versions elsewhere. The Yutori Tonic was really refreshing though and I really liked it. We also got the choc chip cookie (coated in sesame seeds) and their mini banana bread loaf. Both were decent/standard. Not sure if the drinks were worth the long wait in line though. But I would come back to try other things, maybe in the middle of the week during off times though. Debating if I wanna try their takeout food/bentos, they were sold out by the time we got there but it seemed a little pricey, def inline withthe area though. But you can probably get cheaper ones just as good at Fugetsu or Osaka. They have a nice aesthetic and outdoor seating areas as well. Overall a nice place to come relax or hang out for a bit if you dont mind the wait! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

A new coffee shop that opened up in Palo Alto that had a very long line. We waited for around 45 minutes to get to the register to order, but waiting for our drinks to get made was only like 10 minutes. We ordered the earl gray matcha with oat, kuro latte and kyoto latte. They are all very good, the coffee did not taste burnt and it was super smooth. I was scared for the matcha as some reviews said it basically tasted like milk, but there a is a light matcha flavor. Not strong but still there. My favorite thing is that milk alternatives do not cost extra! They also have a deli/market, where there is prepackaged hot and cold foods, snacks, and merchandise to purchase. They have a lot of outdoor seating with a couple seats indoor.I would come back, maybe in a few months when the line and hype dies down. read more

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This is a beautiful coffee shop, plain and simple. It's like an authentic coffee/bakery shop straight out of Japan. The landscape is amazing with a zen-like atmosphere, rocks and neatly trimmed trees, etc. There were a lot of people already sitting down waiting for opening. I ordered their black sesame scone and a Kuro Latte (Espresso, Kuromitsu bourbon) for $7.50. My friend ordered the Sweet Miso Latte (Espresso, Miso Brown Sugar) for $7. To be honest, both coffee drinks tasted identical. It tasted just like an iced latte with a good amount of flavorless simple syrup for sweetening. I can't taste the bourbon flavor at all. It's nothing special at all; it's basic coffee you can get at any other boutique style coffee shop. They serve Voyager coffee which good because it's local, but I truly thought it was going to be some Japanese coffee roast from the country. For their pour overs, they use La Cabra from Denmark which is super unique and something I would love to try. I will come back for a fresh cup soon. The scone was delicious and had a nice crunchy top layer. It just had notes of black sesame frosting and not overwhelming with the flavor. This coffee shop is also like a small Japanese market with snacks, bento boxes, dishware, and kitchen utensils. Prices are pretty high for all these but it's a nice addition to the coffee shop. There seems to also be a new restaurant opening on the side of the coffee shop which is still part of the Yutori brand. I would like to come back for this. Overall, the coffee shop is nice and aesthetically pleasing. It's clean and super neat. The baristas are a bit still new and that's the reason for a bit of slowness. I'd definitely come back again for a pour over! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

They're still in their soft opening so there's still a ~30 minute line around 8.30am. The interior is nicely decorated with plenty of seating outdoors and a handful indoor. There's two lines, one for the cafe and one for the deli. Barely any vegetarian options-- fruit sandos, cucumber egg sando, and a mushroom salad bento. But surprisingly no onigiri that was veg-friendly, even in the morning. We ordered their sweet miso latte w/ oat milk (no charge for alternative milks!) and regular matcha latte, both hot. I was expecting the miso latte to be salty-sweet, but it just tasted like a brown sugar latte with no miso notes (but still tasty). Like many other cafes, this was another milky matcha. I felt like I paid $7.50 for green milk and ended up adding my own matcha at home to it. There's an option to add an extra shot for $1.50 but the price tag is already high as it is. We also got their sesame chocolate chip cookie, matcha financier, and croissant. The cookie is a sweet one but the sesame added a delicious nuttiness that complements the chewy and soft chocolate cookie. Matcha financier was dusted in matcha powder and it was also tasty. The croissant looked flaky but it was all soft on the inside so I'd pass on that. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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