Guidebook for Menlo Park
Food Scene
This place is just a ten minute walk! The owners are both awesome people, husband runs the kitchen, wife runs the cash register! They have great value and delicious Mediterranean food!
15 locals recommend
Mardini's Deli Cafe
408 Willow RdThis place is just a ten minute walk! The owners are both awesome people, husband runs the kitchen, wife runs the cash register! They have great value and delicious Mediterranean food!
Fish Tacos! They are known for them, the Chef worked at the amazing Village Pub, and left to cook simple delicious Fish tacos, and other Mexican feasts. Fast, convenient!
70 locals recommend
Sancho's Taqueria
491 Lytton AveFish Tacos! They are known for them, the Chef worked at the amazing Village Pub, and left to cook simple delicious Fish tacos, and other Mexican feasts. Fast, convenient!
Philz... The best coffee on the West Coast for me, my favorite spot to grab a pick me up. I enjoy the darker roasts, I have an obsession lately with the "Code 33" the baristas are awesome!
195 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AvePhilz... The best coffee on the West Coast for me, my favorite spot to grab a pick me up. I enjoy the darker roasts, I have an obsession lately with the "Code 33" the baristas are awesome!
Great margaritas, awesome crowd comes out to enjoy themselves during happy hour! Expect a full house every day of the week, pricey, but delicious!
33 locals recommend
Reposado
236 Hamilton AveGreat margaritas, awesome crowd comes out to enjoy themselves during happy hour! Expect a full house every day of the week, pricey, but delicious!
Wow, simply amazing classical French Food with local California ingredients, and a good splash of Molecular Gastronomy. Dress to impress, and be prepared for Bruno Chemel's amazing fare!
Baumé
201 California AveWow, simply amazing classical French Food with local California ingredients, and a good splash of Molecular Gastronomy. Dress to impress, and be prepared for Bruno Chemel's amazing fare!
It's my cafe, and we are open to the public 8-) The food here is subsidized, so VERY cheap, but also extremely delicious! Check us out on Yelp, and come visit me for lunch!
TIBCO Software Inc.
3307 Hillview AveIt's my cafe, and we are open to the public 8-) The food here is subsidized, so VERY cheap, but also extremely delicious! Check us out on Yelp, and come visit me for lunch!
Brunch, Brunch! They are the biggest staple brunch spot in downtown Palo Alto!
27 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveBrunch, Brunch! They are the biggest staple brunch spot in downtown Palo Alto!
Great house-made frozen yogurt! Make a delcious cup of happiness here!
29 locals recommend
Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveGreat house-made frozen yogurt! Make a delcious cup of happiness here!
Beautiful drive, near awesome Half Moon Bay! Great lobster rolls and clam chowder!
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Beautiful drive, near awesome Half Moon Bay! Great lobster rolls and clam chowder!
AWESOME HUMMUS! They have the best hummus I have ever tried, and a machine that holds pita at a perfect temperature! Great service, always packed, usually open til 11:00pm!
102 locals recommend
Oren's Hummus
261 University AveAWESOME HUMMUS! They have the best hummus I have ever tried, and a machine that holds pita at a perfect temperature! Great service, always packed, usually open til 11:00pm!
Chicago deep dish heaven! I love this pizza, if I am feeling tired, I order a pie for the cottage. Be aware, they can take up to an hour and a half to deliver, but worth the wait!
111 locals recommend
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StChicago deep dish heaven! I love this pizza, if I am feeling tired, I order a pie for the cottage. Be aware, they can take up to an hour and a half to deliver, but worth the wait!
Food truck scene in the Bay Area! Fun times, always a large friendly crowd, they are at all sorts of different sites, just look them up to see where they are at!
32 locals recommend
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StFood truck scene in the Bay Area! Fun times, always a large friendly crowd, they are at all sorts of different sites, just look them up to see where they are at!
Ramen!! The Pork tonkotsu is awesome, the chicken karage is 8.5/10! Always a half hour wait, but worth every noodle!
34 locals recommend
Orenchi Ramen
3540 Homestead RdRamen!! The Pork tonkotsu is awesome, the chicken karage is 8.5/10! Always a half hour wait, but worth every noodle!
Arepas, a corn meal freshly baked "taco" from Peru, really good, get the braised beef! Coffee is awesome and Organic, good spot to drink caffeine and have a quick bite!
63 locals recommend
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StArepas, a corn meal freshly baked "taco" from Peru, really good, get the braised beef! Coffee is awesome and Organic, good spot to drink caffeine and have a quick bite!
Best sushi in town, ask the Chef's for the freshest sashimi plates! Have fun, Sake!
6 locals recommend
Kanpai
330 Lytton AveBest sushi in town, ask the Chef's for the freshest sashimi plates! Have fun, Sake!
Essentials
Great place for beer or wine! They have a huge selection of both, trust the owners picks, he gives great descriptions on the labels! If your around Monday night, come by for the food trucks! 4-9pm!!
Middlefield Road
Middlefield RoadGreat place for beer or wine! They have a huge selection of both, trust the owners picks, he gives great descriptions on the labels! If your around Monday night, come by for the food trucks! 4-9pm!!
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealSame good old expensive local Organic fare!
Same staple grocery store, try their wines, pinot is great from Trader Joes!
84 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealSame staple grocery store, try their wines, pinot is great from Trader Joes!
Everything Else
If you need to find the breath, have a class with an amazing instructor at Yoga Source. I really enjoy practicing with Jill, Maralle, and Jochen. This place is a mecca for Yogis!
16 locals recommend
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveIf you need to find the breath, have a class with an amazing instructor at Yoga Source. I really enjoy practicing with Jill, Maralle, and Jochen. This place is a mecca for Yogis!
It's Stanford, need I say more? The campus is beautiful and filled with amazing people involved in a multitude of activities. There is always something fun, just bring a camera and take a walk!
22 locals recommend
Hoover Tower
550 Jane Stanford WayIt's Stanford, need I say more? The campus is beautiful and filled with amazing people involved in a multitude of activities. There is always something fun, just bring a camera and take a walk!
Rock climbing, yoga, weight room, sauna, cycling, cross-fit, a gym full of body mindful happy people! If you need to climb indoors, this is the spot in the Bay area, in Belmont and San Francisco!
18 locals recommend
Planet Granite Sunnyvale
815 Stewart DrRock climbing, yoga, weight room, sauna, cycling, cross-fit, a gym full of body mindful happy people! If you need to climb indoors, this is the spot in the Bay area, in Belmont and San Francisco!
Such a great place to be! An awesome drive through the redwoods to get here, stop at Alices biker restaurant for a burger on the way! Secluded beaches, good slow pace compared to Santa Cruz!
12 locals recommend
Pescadero State Beach
Cabrillo HwySuch a great place to be! An awesome drive through the redwoods to get here, stop at Alices biker restaurant for a burger on the way! Secluded beaches, good slow pace compared to Santa Cruz!
Chocolate twist! The do a lot of baking in house, I love the chocolate twist, pastries are all delicious!
22 locals recommend
Paris Baguette
383 University AveChocolate twist! The do a lot of baking in house, I love the chocolate twist, pastries are all delicious!
Don't want to take a drive to downtown San Francisco, Berekeley, or San Jose? This is your answer, you can even have beers on the train! You can take a bike with you great for Giants, 49ers, Sharks!
38 locals recommend
Palo Alto Caltrain Station
95 University AveDon't want to take a drive to downtown San Francisco, Berekeley, or San Jose? This is your answer, you can even have beers on the train! You can take a bike with you great for Giants, 49ers, Sharks!
If you practice, and can make one of her classes, Giselle Mari is such an amazing instructor! I really enjoy every minute, always a treat to practice with her!
Nandi Yoga
309 8th AveIf you practice, and can make one of her classes, Giselle Mari is such an amazing instructor! I really enjoy every minute, always a treat to practice with her!
Trendy restaurant, younger crowd, always packed, great small plates, awesome patio during the summer nights!
31 locals recommend
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveTrendy restaurant, younger crowd, always packed, great small plates, awesome patio during the summer nights!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to watch a sportsgame! Tons of locals, especially techies, and students come out to relax! There is a mechanical bull for riding after a few pints, and the food is AWESOME for a pub!
37 locals recommend
The Old Pro
541 Ramona StGreat place to watch a sportsgame! Tons of locals, especially techies, and students come out to relax! There is a mechanical bull for riding after a few pints, and the food is AWESOME for a pub!