Guidebook for Menlo Park
Food Scene
Flea Street
3607 Alameda de las PulgasBest restaurant in Menlo Park.
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealEasy walking distance.
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveStronger that Starbucks :-)
Left Bank
635 Santa Cruz AveDecent food at decent prices, nice atmosphere.
Best cafe in the area - wonderful homemade pastries and egg scrambles. Outdoor seating. Live music on some week-end nights.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino RealBest cafe in the area - wonderful homemade pastries and egg scrambles. Outdoor seating. Live music on some week-end nights.
Beautiful view of the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Space for kids to play. Great organic food. Casual.
Cool Cafe
328 Lomita DrBeautiful view of the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Space for kids to play. Great organic food. Casual.
Stacks
501 Hayes StDecent breakfast, large portions, at reasonable prices.
Ann's Coffee Shop
772 Santa Cruz AveOld school diner.
The Refuge
963 Laurel StAwesome pastrami, burgers, beers. Sort of "gastro pub".
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StBest restaurant on the peninsula. Need advanced reservations.
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveExcellent brewed to order coffee.
Expensive but excellent restaurant with cozy slightly fancy ambiance.
48 locals recommend
The Village Pub
2967 Woodside RdExpensive but excellent restaurant with cozy slightly fancy ambiance.
Cute French restaurant, friendly owner, decent food if you like French bistro.
16 locals recommend
Bistro Vida
641 Santa Cruz AveCute French restaurant, friendly owner, decent food if you like French bistro.
Excellent food, gorgeous outdoor patio, "Silicon Valley see and be seen", very expensive.
12 locals recommend
Madera
2825 Sand Hill RdExcellent food, gorgeous outdoor patio, "Silicon Valley see and be seen", very expensive.
Try the Mexican Mocha! Observe all the tech entrepreneurs building their business over coffee...
63 locals recommend
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StTry the Mexican Mocha! Observe all the tech entrepreneurs building their business over coffee...
LYFE Kitchen
167 Hamilton AveReally healthy reasonably priced "fast-ish" food (order at counter).
Portola Kitchen
3130 Alpine RdFresh organic healthy restaurant. Great pizzas for kids.
Old Port Lobster Shack
3130 Alpine RdBest lobster rolls and coconut shrimp!
Tin Pot Creamery
855 El Camino RealVery best organic fresh ice cream in the area.
Best bakery in the area plus a really good restaurant. Amazing breads.
35 locals recommend
Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
855 El Camino RealBest bakery in the area plus a really good restaurant. Amazing breads.
Restaurant owned by the first famous chef at Google, Charlie Ayers. Fresh & healthy.
22 locals recommend
Calafia Café
Restaurant owned by the first famous chef at Google, Charlie Ayers. Fresh & healthy.
Marche
898 Santa Cruz AvePretty expensive but decent steak house.
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
880 Santa Cruz AveGreat for kids.
Grill your meats and veggies at your table. A bit pricey but generally good quality.
Juban Yakiniku House
712 Santa Cruz AveGrill your meats and veggies at your table. A bit pricey but generally good quality.
Really really good and reasonably healthy Mexican (e.g. good salads). Beautiful space with high ceilings.
33 locals recommend
Reposado
236 Hamilton AveReally really good and reasonably healthy Mexican (e.g. good salads). Beautiful space with high ceilings.
Vesta
2022 BroadwayAMAZING wood-fired pizzas and salads. Need reservations.
Really good wood-fired pizzas. Vesta in Redwood City is better (better veggie/salad options) but this is also very good.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StReally good wood-fired pizzas. Vesta in Redwood City is better (better veggie/salad options) but this is also very good.
Absolutely incredible French bakery. Not for anyone on a diet. Often crowded on week-ends (long lines).
31 locals recommend
Mademoiselle Colette
816 Santa Cruz AveAbsolutely incredible French bakery. Not for anyone on a diet. Often crowded on week-ends (long lines).
Essentials
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveHigh-end grocery store.
Trader Joe's
720 Menlo AveGreat prices, great quality.
Safeway
2811 Middlefield RdLarge supermarket.
Country Corner
3207 Alameda de las PulgasBasic mini-mart for staples.
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealHigh quality organic grocery.
K&L Wine Merchants
3005 El Camino RealBest wine store ever.
Country Club Cleaner
3536 Alameda de las PulgasDrinks & Nightlife
"Silicon Valley scene" especially on Thursday nights. Great outdoor patio.
37 locals recommend
Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd"Silicon Valley scene" especially on Thursday nights. Great outdoor patio.
The Old Pro
541 Ramona StCollege sports bar.
Arts & Culture
One of the best collections of Rodin sculptures in the world.
43 locals recommend
Rodin Sculpture Garden
One of the best collections of Rodin sculptures in the world.
Incredible acoustics. See schedule at https://live.stanford.edu.
19 locals recommend
Bing Concert Hall
327 Lasuen StIncredible acoustics. See schedule at https://live.stanford.edu.
Shopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterBeautiful outdoor mall.
Beautiful outdoor shopping mall with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Apple, Nike, and many other stores.
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterBeautiful outdoor shopping mall with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Apple, Nike, and many other stores.
Everything Else
Memorial Church
450 Jane Stanford WayBeautiful.
Stanford University
450 Serra MallWorth strolling/biking around the campus.
Entertainment & Activities
Ladera Oaks Fitness Club
3249 Alpine RdSwim and tennis club - please use the facilities as our guests.
Jack W. Lyle Park
620 Fremont StPark with swings, climbing structures, basketball, soccer for kids.
Sense Spa® at Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill RdReally nice spa.
Scoop Microcreamery
203 University AveHigh quality ice cream.
Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveSmall but very nice place for massages/facials.