Our family's beloved brunch spot!! -- Both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating are great in ambiance though the outdoor area fills up quickly. -- Menu is simple and straightforward but the presentation and flavors are truly stellar. -- What we love most is the ability to order bakery items from next door, anything we pick gets brought right to the table. My kid enjoys "hunting" with her own eyes so leaves the table for a minute but almost always returns with a full bag of pillowy Parker House rolls :) Add a cup of milk on the side, and it absolutely makes her day! -- My husband's favorite is breakfast sandwich, the spicy aioli sauce is insanely good!! -- My all-time favorite is the Bufala toast. Sautéed kale is cooked to perfection, with Maldon salt as the delicate finishing touch (though I still miss the older version with a poached egg on top!). -- Kid-friendly with excellent service, always a win for families. -- Parking can be a bit challenging on weekends with heavy car and bike traffic, but we've never had any issues, just something to be a little patient with.

this was my husband's favorite local restaurant for dinner but tonight was a disappointment. The…read moreservice was great (refilled our water) but the food was what disappointed the parker house rolls were good the salmon with chard had a weird sour sauce to it. never a fan of chard, so that didn't help, carrots were unremarkable the side of honey glazed carrots were undercooked, crunchy the shrimp pasta with saffron was oily the margherita pizza was disappointing, not Italian, not as good as the home mobile oven my husband's boss has =( the chicken paillard was ok. weird vegetables again dessert was good though they were out of devil's food which they should've warned us when they gave us the dessert menu =( ambiance was elegant, quirky art. love the white paper on table so we could draw.

Needed a cake last minute for a colleague so I looked a place up online and ran into Woodside…read morebakery. I was so impressed with the taste of everything the cake was so yummy I got a strawberry shortcake, a cheese danish a vanilla latte, and fruit tarts. The service was great they were nice and it's a small owned business that has quality baked items! Highly recommend.

I have never been TO the bakery itself, but my friend who lives over in the area picks it up and…read morebrings it to me. Actually I make her pick it up and bring it bc ITS SOOO GOOD!!!! I'm shocked at the low reviews!! I've tried the apricot and raspberry rugala cookies which are buttery and perfect. I prefer the raspberry over the apricot. The snickerdoodle cookies are a must! Tried a piece of the quiche today and we LOVED IT! Eggs so fluffy and crust so buttery perfect!! A MUST is the pumpkin cream cheese muffin!!! I've never had a better muffin in my life. It's so light yet moist and flavorful. Has cream cheese in the middle and crumble on top. A crime they only have these in the fall!!! My friend says there's usually a line out the door, but moves fast. Sometimes the selection can be less/more than other days depending what time you go.

Love this store so much! Wish they closed later. Thai tea…read moreroll- 9/10 string Thai tea flavor - sweet- doesn't rlly tap into the bitter tea flavor but more the classic Thai tea sweetened drink Black sesame - 10/10 impressed everyone. Fine grounded black sesame but still a little grit for texture. Very strong natural black sesame taste. Matcha roll - 10/10 stunning flavor. Taste just like raw ceremonial grade matcha. Not excessively sweet a bit more on the strong matcha flavor less sugar. Delicious. Very strong flavor though. One roll is enough Coffee roll - 9/10 not bad standard mocha cake similar to paris baguette cappuccino cake. Classic mocha flavor Pink white sesame - 7/10 not my favorite. White cream is the white sesame and the pink is an artificial strawberry flavor. Overall taste like pocky.

Cute place that is tucked away behind Drunken Monk izakaya. I came here for a mommy daughter date…read moreday to indulge in some dessert and card games. Decor is cute but sleek, vibes are calm, bar seating by window and a few small tables with seats. Ordering is fast at the kiosk front desk which doesn't seem to have a cashier. Lots of tasty drink options with milk choices and customizable sweetness and ice level - much appreciated! Cakes were delicious and filled with freshly whipped cream. We had the hojicha and biscoff ones. Not incredibly busy - a lot of orders were takeout. Cons: A lot of things were out of stock by 1pm but maybe this is due to Mother's Day. Pricey but the items were high quality. Store is a small footprint with limited utilities (no WiFi, bathroom was temporarily out of order). Parking is very difficult- it's on el Camino so the cars are unforgiving if you're trying to parallel park, and the road parallel by a block is not much better. It has an alley and a very cramped space in the back for a lot. Expect to walk.

Coffeebar is a downtown Menlo Park staple for locals and for those that know what this place is all…read moreabout. What they represent to many is premium, high grade coffee, espresso based drinks, fresh pastries, light eats, and even wine and beer in a community like setting. In the past, I've usually ordered their Vanilla Latte, which by default is not overly sweet, and has a rich espresso aroma and taste. It's been some time, but I've also had their Cinnamon Roll and that was soft, moist and the icing was heavenly. Service had always been friendly and efficient. As for seating, the layout has booths, countertop seating and some tables, all laid out in a long hallway design.

This review is 3.5 stars…read more This is a really great cafe. I was looking for a cafe where I could get some laptop work done, chill with a friend, have some good caffeinated drinks and maybe a small snack. The vibe was perfect for all of the above. But, the one thing that caused issue for me was the wifi. It was limited on time (I think you can sign up to use it for 2+ hours and there were few outlets available unless you were lucky enough to sit at a seat next to one. And for some reason, I had difficulty getting connected to their wifi on my laptop that day. I didn't get any work done. And I really needed to get work done. Love the cafe but wish it was more tech supportive for work.

Located in the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, this former Michelin 1 star remains a classic choice for…read morefine dining, and is of course the most convenient one if you're a hotel guest. The elegant, understated interior is complemented by accommodating service and a well-executed if not particularly distinctive menu. Our party of 2's picks-- Chilled Seafood: Santa Barbara Uni. Chicharron. Kinome. Lime. Starters: Endive & Watercress Salad. Point Reyes Blue Cheese. Apple. Hartley Walnut. Dungeness Crab Louie Salad. Avocado. Dill. Little Gem. Quail Egg. Mains: Root Down Farm Chicken. Boonville Espelette. Calypso Bean. Tuscan Kale. Rosemary Jus. Brandt Ranch Filet Peppercorn Sauce. Fries. Sides: Grilled Broccoli Di Chicco.

Front Staff : Ignoring my request of table and put us at the very corner,…read more Service : None, the busy staff didn't notice us , we sat there for more than 10 mins . Food : I had lunch here a couple of times, food was ok but Sunday's menu had very limited options

Away from the busy thoroughfare of El Camino, this modern coffee kiosk is located in a beautiful…read morecourtyard located right across from the Menlo Park CalTrain Station. Outdoor seating is available under the canopy of Sycamore trees and California oak trees in modern cobble stone tile pavers and gravel. I was really excited to try my first coffee flight. The flight was presented by the barista in 4 on shot glasses on a wood tray; starting with a shot of espresso, piccolo, drip filtered coffee and lastly iced filtered coffee. I forget the name of the exact source and blend - although the initial encounter is acidic, a full bodied flavor takes over and lingers in the palette in a beautiful balance. This visit and full experience made my afternoon!!

I love this location! I came on Easter Sunday in the afternoon and I was shocked they were open!…read moreThere were people sitting outside and a couple people in line, but it moves super fast! There are pastries from The Midwife & the baker, some had run out but they still had some choices. I just got an ice coffee, you add your own milk that is off to the side. I also like how there is simple syrup you can add and some yummy looking thick sugar. I got the whole wheat chocolate chip cookie bc I was craving something sweet and eh, I wasn't in a health mood, I need a regular chocolate chip cookie, this did not hit, but I'll def be back when I'm in the area!

I looove this place! Finally tried it and this place is amazing. Parking, as others noted, is tight…read moreand hard to find in front of the store. However, there is plenty of parking across the street at the school, which I presume, was ok to park in over the weekend. The seating area is outside, with plenty of seats, chairs, lounges, etc. Good for roaming toddlers. The service was also warm and fast. They were super nice and humoured my toddler who wanted to order by himself. Cappuccino was really good - had nice latte art as well. The pastries are from Onki, and taste amazing. The kouige aman was my favorite - crispy and flaky, and just the right amount of sweetness. The almond croissant was also really good - crispy and flaky as well, and stayed that way even hours after we ordered (we brought it home). My kid really enjoyed his chocolate chip cookie as well. Nearby, there are tennis courts at the school, and the kids liked watching after our cafe outing. Looking forward to coming back again.

Wow! This place is amazing! I can't believe the Village Hub has been open since 2016 and only has…read more58 reviews (as of this posting). Talk about a hidden gem. It's a wonderful coffee shop tucked into a beautiful courtyard on a church campus--peaceful, inviting, and full of charm. It's a great place to relax, meet with friends, or spend time with loved ones. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't speak to the coffee, but I tried the hojicha latte and it was easily the best unsweetened version I've ever had. I'll definitely be going back. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area--and honestly, it's worth a trip on its own.

Ok, I am a big fan of Rosewood property in general. I work across the parking lot, so this is the…read morespot for business lunch (Madera), cheezy/cougar filled happy hour (madera), and my favorite quick sandwich to go (spa cafe). They just opened a restaurant poolside which provides an additional dining option. Seems like they are still working out the kinks. Menu sounds good, and is priced same as main restaurant (sandwiches $14-20, ice tea $6), so its what you would expect at high end resort. Setting is quite nice, with a small collection of tables under a slatted roof, great view of the pool. Execution was a little sloppy, as service was slow and recs were off point. Waiter loved the turkey kefta kabobs, so we ordered them. They were dry and not that interesting. I was drawn to chicken and chorizo kabobs with cilantro emulsion, which ended up sounding way better than it was and chicken was overcooked. Burger remains probably the safest bet (colleague ordered without cheese, it came with). Probably a better spot if you plan on a 2 hour lunch with a couple of beers than a quick work lunch with colleagues. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Bees / yellowjackets are VORACIOUS! for an $18 burger, you would think they could invest in a few traps/zappers.

Fun. Over priced drinks, but it's at the Rosewood on Sand Hill so wouldn't expect anything less.read more

The frappes here are so good! I love getting the strawberry with extra strawberry and no syrup and…read moreit is very yummy. I'll be back. Love getting studying in and fast check out thru the app.

This Starbucks gives off the same energy and vibes that it did over 10 years ago when I was last…read morehere. Lots of seating, inviting energy, busy baristas behind the counter. I put in an order for the truffle mushroom egg bites and an iced americano while my son got his cake pop treat. Everything came out in short order and tasted as expected. Plenty of parking in the shared lot with Safeway and CVS next door.

This is a cute cafe located in Alpine Valley. They were quite busy on a Saturday morning…read more I tried the everything bagel with chive cream cheese and thought it was decent. I'm not sure if I had to specify but my bagel was not warm when I got it. I wasn't sure if it was toasted. The flavor was okay. Bagel had a nice crunch. I did feel the bagel to be a bit small. The mocha was good. It was very hot! I thought the default sweetness was good, sweet but not sickeningly slow.

I usually don't give bad reviews for coffee or pastry shops because I know how crazy things can get…read morefor the workers. I'll start with the coffee and food. Coffee is decent - no real issue there. For food, I ordered an apple fritter donut, which the cashier repeated to me TWICE, and then proceeded to warm up and hand me a bag with an apple turnover. It was good but not what I wanted. However the real problem is with the staff's service and attitude towards work. I understand that coffee shops can promote a "chill" environment, but I don't think it's a place to flirt or talk to your coworkers and completely ignore customers trying to ask questions or order. The number of times the young man and girl behind the counter stop working to talk to each other while laughing and ignoring customers was fairly disheartening to see.