We had such a wonderful experience! Everything was beautifully presented, and the pastries were absolutely delicious. The drinks were just as impressive, especially our favorite, the matcha latte topped with Earl Grey cream. The combination was so smooth and creamy. Every pastry had its own unique flavor and texture, and you can really tell how much care and attention goes into both the baking and presentation. Most importantly, thank you so much to everyone for the warm hospitality! Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. This is definitely becoming one of our favorite cafes on the Peninsula, and we can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I've been twice and had to wait in line ~30 mins both times. There is some seating inside (very limited) and more outside, but it's very packed. Drinks are expensive and honestly I would say not worth it. I've gotten the hojicha twice and the earl grey matcha once. My friends also agree that the tea flavor isn't really strong for both hojicha and the matcha. The earl grey cream is not bad. However, during my second visit, the worker strangely decided to sprinkle powdered black tea on top and it was rly bitter. It was bad. There is a nice market in the back with boxed lunches and onigiri. I didn't try these due to the price, but the flavors seem very unique and rich (eg crab, scallops, etc). Out of the pastries I've tried, I would get the green onion cheese waffles again! These are so so good, like a green scallion pancake x mochi consistency x crunchy exterior from the waffle shape. Texture and flavor are both good. I've gotten this twice. Only thing I would recommend from here and get again. Banana loaf was alright and the danish was not memorable. Decor makes the place feel open and peaceful. I believe they might be trying to open a restaurant to the side (?) but not too sure read more

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This was a very cute Japanese market and cafe. The cafe had a really long line, but it was very worth it. I ordered the Earl Grey Matcha and it was perfect! Seating was not as easy, and there were only three tables inside. There were more tables outside, with umbrellas, however it still felt very busy and packed. In the market, there were many cute Japanese cookware and goods. The hot foods were very yummy. I ordered the terriyaki chicken BLT and a katsu box. So yummy and fresh! I will come back when I am in Palo Alto! I also saw that they are planning on opening a restaurant and bar. I am so excited to try them when they open! read more

Went on a Friday noon and it was crowded. Not too bad because sometimes line would be out the door. Not really a good ambiance to study unless you have really good headphones because it was loud. I would say this place is slightly overhyped. I ordered a Matcha Latte with oatmilk and it did not taste like matcha at all. It was way too milky. Pastries were very good. My mom really liked the cookie with sesame seeds and my husband and I really like the banana loaf. I love the interior decor and the Japanese household wares. Their food was very pricey. $7 for an onigiri...? I feel like I better be eating some gold foil in it. My friend and I ordered Ebi Sando and it was very good! They slightly overcooked it but it was delicious. I just wish there were some citrus inside to cut the grease and that it wasn't $18. But I appreciated that it was a good portion for it not coming with any sides at all. Overall would only come here one in a while because of the price point. read more

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Drinks are good and pretty tasty. I got the sweet miso latte and the Kyoto latte which were both light in flavor. Wasn't anything outstanding. I also ordered a matcha financier which was really yummy as well. I waited around 20 min on a Sunday at 10am. My BIGGEST complaint is with their onigiri. I think it is absurd that it is $8 for speckles of filling and 99% rice. I ordered the miso black cod onigiri and chicken with egg onigiri, both insanely overpriced. I was expecting some sort of flavor when trying it and it barely had ANY meat in there. I've had a lot better onigiri and this by far has been the least filled one and MOST DEFINITELY NOT WORTH GETTING. It is around the same price as their coffee for just flavorless rice, EXTREMELY disappointing. I was also confused with their line setup at first but if you want to look around the market you do not need to wait in line (the line is only for the drinks/bakery goods). You can go in the back and buy your items at a separate register. read more

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Menu: - Earl Grey Matcha Latte: foam is good and strong in earl grey, matcha is mid and could be stronger, more on the fragrant side than strong, overall milky and creamy - Premium Ceremonial Matcha Latte: milky, matcha is subtle and wish it could be stronger - Banana Bread: very good in texture and taste, soft and moist - Cheese Waffle: savory and crispy, cheesy and thick (similar to a croffle size) Great study work spot, Japanese traditional modern. More parking in the back. Plenty of seating outside and some inside. Just come early if you want a seat. Merch, tea sets, and an additional food inside as well. Overall, matcha can be lacking, but their cream foams and snacks are good. read more

Yutori - Earl Grey Matcha, Matcha Latte, Banana Bread, Cheese Waffle - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Parking is on the bigger side, was able to find one open spot without parking along the side. Arrived an hour before closing on a weekday so less selection overall. So I focused on their available onigiri for today. The cashier was so nice stated that 12pm is usually their busiest time as heads up. I grabbed their tuna mayo onigiri and miso salmon onigiri. I liked the miso salmon more. I have a feeling both would taste better earlier in the day so I'll try again. Will come back to try out their other food! read more

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Came here 4th of July weekend and it was pretty busy. Wait time was about 30 min for the cafe. If you want to just get stuff from the deli, there's a separate entrance/line. The staff was friendly and the pastries were pretty good! Here were our highlights: Kuro latte - this our fave. You can really taste the bourbon reduction!! Coffee was strong and kept us newborn parents awake. We went back for this latte. Crab mentaiko onigiri & beef sukiyaki onigiri - both of these were our favorite. Well seasoned onigiri and not skimpy on the filling. Ebi katsu sando - a MUST get. Omg best thing we had. So much shrimp and perfectly crispy. Only available after 10:30am. Egg sando - I love and miss the egg sandos from Japan so much, although this isn't exactly like the konbini sandos we had in Japan, it was still really good. The one with tuna was also good. Chirashi - super fresh and they have multiple options ranging in prices. Matcha financier - our fave pastry from here. They don't skimp on the matcha powder. The other items were good but not the most memorable. Matcha and hojicha lattes were not the best we had. We also tried the sweet miso latte and the elderflower yuzu one which was ok. It was a fun weekend experience and plenty of outdoor seating. I'd come back! read more

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New Japanese convenience store with a bunch of food, drink, and pastry options! We got there right when the door opened on a weekday and the line was already out the door! The line moved pretty slowly but it was worth the wait! We'll definitely be back! read more

Yutori - Egg Sandwhich - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Literally the best matcha in the Bay Area, and I've had a lot of matcha. Yutori has quickly become a favorite of mine. Located in Palo Alto, Yutori is a small Japanese Convenience Store-inspired cafe. It is joined by a parking lot specifically for guests and an outdoor Japanese-inspired garden. I've ordered the Earl Grey Matcha and the Black Sesame Scone from here. The Earl Grey Cream Top is one of the best drink toppings I've ever had, rivaling the Bay Area's other (already amazing) specialty drink places. For food, Yutori also offers fruit sandwiches, egg sandwiches, onigiri, and even sushi & poke platters. It can be a little bit hard to get a seat, but the lines are definitely not as long as they were when Yutori first opened. The baristas/cashiers are nice and efficient with the orders. If I could come here every day, I would! read more

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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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Cute cafe and market concept! There are also plans for a restaurant, but they haven't yet opened. I came on a Saturday around 11AM with some friends. The parking lot is surprisingly large. The line looks long, but it moves faster than you think. There are a variety of options for food (sweet and savory) and beverages. I had the Earl Grey Matcha Latte (iced only) and the Ham Katsu Sando (you order this on the market side). The latte had a subtle earl grey aroma and flavor, but the matcha was very muted--I was hoping for a stronger matcha flavor. My friends had an espresso-based drink that they really enjoyed. The sandwich was tasty! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and turnover is quite frequent, so don't stress out if you don't see any availabilities when you first get in line. Overall, although I was not in love with my drink, I would be open to return and try their other offerings. read more

Yutori - Earl Grey Matcha Latte - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

One of the most popular matcha cafe in the Bay right now, known not only for its matcha but also for their Japanese lunch boxes and sandos. Be prepared for a long wait, we waited in line for about 45 minutes (to order drink), and there's almost always a line (but no line for food). They have a great selection of savory dishes. We ordered the Premium Aburi Chirashi Don ($35), and it was excellent, fresh, great-quality fish. For drinks, we tried the Kuro Latte, Kyoto Latte, Earl Grey Matcha Latte, and Ceremonial Matcha Latte. They leaned a bit more toward the bitter and sweet side, and I personally wished the matcha flavor was stronger and more recognizable. The cafe itself is beautiful, with a Japanese garden and a spacious interior. However, because it's so popular, seating still feels limited during busy hours. Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially to try their sandos. I actually enjoyed their savory food even more than the drinks. read more

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Uniqueness: Plenty of Japanese Food, Goods, and Drinks that make you feel like you're back in Japan! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? If you're craving food and no drinks, don't wait in the long cafe line. Their baked goods were excellent! I've heard about this place for the longest time and finally had my opportunity to try it out during the weekend. The line for the cafe was absurdly long but oddly enough ebbs and flows pretty quick but I decided to go to the market place instead as that's where you get your food and as well as looking at the many trinkets they have to offer from Japan. Price can be quite high unfortunately but the quality is indeed from Japan so if you're looking for excellent Japanese goods, they have it here. I ordered a tonkatsu rice plate, strawberry sandwich, and a few small baked goods, and all of it was excellent--reminding me of going back to Japan once more! Staff were nice and could tell they were in a bit of a crunch due to the long cafe line but quality of their foods overall were great. The place size overall is medium size as they have a small interior to sit inside and a decent outside seating that can be crowded. Yutori brings back the memories of Japan for anyone who visits here and although I'm not immediately giving it a 5, it just gives me an excuse to come back here once more to see what more they have to offer--and I'm suspecting the next time I do, I'll still definitely enjoy what they have to offer. A high recommendation from me for others to give a try. read more

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Yutori has such a zen vibe. It's great for just relaxing with friends over coffee and pastries. Or you can get their deli items which includes sandos, onigiris, sushi boxes. The inside store was a nicely curated area with lots of japanese goodies such as chopsticks, sauces, post it notes. Standouts for me were the hojicha goma latte, the chocolate chip goma cookie and the ebi sando. There are separate lines for the made to order hot food versus the cafe area. The line for the cafe does go out the door. They have a nicely sized parking lot behind which is a plus. read more

I came here with very high expectations. I came here during a weekday around 3pm and it was super busy. There was indoor and outdoor seating however they were all taken up. Not to mention parking lot was full as well. The cafe portion with the virtual strawberry sandos were all gone, so I picked up the kiwi strawberry sando and it was lacking flavor and dry, not to mention it was expensive. The coffee and match wasn't bad but nothing that stuck out that made me want to go back. I don't think I'd go back, it wasn't worth it. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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

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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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

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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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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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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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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I had my hopes up so high because me and my family have been seeing this place all over Instagram and tiktok...but we finally tried it and sadly it didn't live up to all the hype. The onigiris needed more filling and had too much rice. The katsu plate was just okay, the meat was a little dry and soggy. The strawberry cream sandwich was probably the best part, the cream was light and fluffy and not too sweet, but I wish there were more strawberries in the sandwich...the Ham Katsu sandwich was probably the most interesting menu item, and it tasted pretty good but I couldn't get over the fact that it was a thick slab of ham fried in batter...def and interesting texture I got the earl grey matcha latte and it was objectively good but I wish there was more earl grey flavor and it tasted a little watered down. Inside was a little confusing because there were two places to pay but besides that the service was pretty good. Overall, I'm glad we tried this spot, but I'll probably keep trying other spots. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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