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    Carte Blanche

    3.8 (20 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 AM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Not all the pastries are covered.
    Sam C.

    I really enjoy Carte Blanche for their breakfast and pastries - almond and chocolate croissants are delicious, and the coffee is great. I believe breakfast is served only until 10 a.m., but they stay open until 2 p.m. for drinks and pastries. However, one big issue is that the pastries aren't covered, and flies tend to swarm around and land on them. For such a beautiful, modern café, I expected better attention to hygiene. I hope they address this because the food and atmosphere are otherwise lovely.

    Minelie A.

    The service was slow. The workers didn't have any expression in their face. No smile. The ambiance was ok but didn't looklike the breakfast place! So, don't except an american style breakfast! It's more looklike a coffee shop and its inside Shashi hotel!

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    Kaneesia Kamil C.

    Very cute cafe. It is attached to the hotel, and you can sit and work in the hotel lobby. They even bring your order to you there. Great place to hang out or do some work. I ordered the ube latte and it tasted great. My friends ordered pastries as well and they loved it!

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    Richard L.

    Was excited when this place opened up and was looking forward to a new pastry place with some good coffee but their selection wasn't as wide as I had hoped and it looks like they get their food from other place? Maybe next door? I picked up a cinnamon roll, which felt store bought. It was dry and tasted okay but for $7, no thank you. The coffee was interesting, this was my first time seeing an automated pour over setup and thought it was cool. I picked a Costa Rican coffee and it had a nice fruity flavor. The machine really did a good job but you get a 9 oz coffee for $8 or $9. I don't know if it's really worth it. I can pickup a pour over from Castro Street that's just as good, have a person doing the pour over, for less, and get more. I'm hoping they take this feedback and look at pricing as well as quality of their baked goods. There are much better quality bakeries on Castro for less.

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    Dong Wook C.

    Cute! 3.5 stars. Love the aesthetics of the dining area. It's part of the Shashi Hotel (an urban resort) in Mountain View. This place may seem like an overpriced cafe for the type of food served, but keep in mind this quaint cafe is near Google and the Computer History Museum. Being the young engineer who works for nearby tech companies, the clientele here can afford "overpriced". The good: if you are trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley life and the 12-14 hours you put into work at the office every day, then this is a nice getaway for a relaxing breakfast in an upscale setting. Better ambiance in the dining or patio area, which is accessible to cafe patrons. The menu may seem simple but I come for the entire experience. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy a quiet and meditative meal to start your day.

    Jennifer T.

    Came here to get coffee with friends and some work done. I was surprised to find that the coffee shop is part of a hotel but it wasn't particularly busy when we went on a weekday morning. There's plenty of seating and charging stations so it's a great place to get work done. The place is very nicely decorated and very modern. They offer coffee, tea, and pastries. I went with a drip coffee which was very nice and went well with my seasonal pear tart. I'm told the Ube latte here was very tasty. Service was great and they bring your items to you once you find seating. They gave free Wi-Fi, just ask. There's plenty of free street parking.

    Caprese wrap

    This place has good food and is close by so I frequent often. The prices are high which is to be expected in this area. However I think the cleanliness can be improved. Half the staff was standing around chatting about their weekend plans while all the tables were covered in crumbs and spilled coffee. The straw, lid area was just a mess and in the half hour I spent there having my coffee it never got wiped up. If prices are this high at least have a staff that keeps the area clean and doesn't look at you like, ugh, another customer. Music is good!

    Yummy but cold and hard when not warmed up

    Very cute place, been there multiple times since I stayed at the shashi hotel. The ladies working there look miserable which is a bummer to see first thing in the morning. The coffee is yummy and well made but some of the food is odd. Had the worst Caesar salad in my life, I feel like its hard to make Caesar salad bad. Chocolate muffin is very yummy but tastes ok at best when not heated up. I would only go again if I had to stay at the hotel, other than that, i'd rather find a more comfy coffee shop with more cheerful staff.

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    Very tasty and fresh coffee, helpful staff and nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place

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    Joanie's Café - Breakfast Medley

    Joanie's Café

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    •$$

    While in Palo Alto we had passed California Street quite a few times. This street is closed off for…read moreseveral blocks allowing a nice place to see the local shops and restaurants without having to worry about cars or bikes running you over. We strolled down the street and came upon Joanie's Cafe. Looked nice a nice menu so we decided to stop for lunch. Good service and our meals (Joanie's French Dip and Grilled Chicken Sandwich were good. My wife's French Dip had grilled red onions, mushrooms and Swiss Cheese on a Ciabatta Roll - side was home potatoes. I had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Grilled Chicken Breast with grilled eggplant, caramelized onions and Swiss Cheese on a Ciabatta Roll - my side were fries. Good serving size for both dishes. We would go back and try something else at some point.

    Joanie's s a fun cafe located in Palo Alto. It's that cool…read morevibe coupled with some tasty breakfast eats. It's not overly fancy, and it feels like that good hearty meal that you would get at home... in Europe. I love it! The portions are fairly generous, and everything tastes super fresh, and is served with care. I originally thought I would have the breakfast sandwich, but ended up getting the classic two egg breakfast. My eggs were poached perfectly, the blueberry pancakes were topped with fresh blueberries, and powdered sugar with just combined together, took the flavors to the next level. The bacon was absolutely divine, but let's talk about the potatoes. They were buttery, crisp, fully flavored homestyle potatoes that make you want to put potatoes into their own food group. The service was great, the food was great, and this is definitely a restaurant that needs to be explored because everything on the menu sounds absolutely delicious! Parking was fairly easy, and I'm really excited to return and try more of the menu items.

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    Joanie's Café - Hawaiian French toast

    Hawaiian French toast

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    The Midwife and the Baker - Everything

    The Midwife and the Baker

    4.5(426 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    •$$

    We been coming here for quite awhile now. We love the bread and the buttery flaky croissants…read more If you haven't been to their store front. There is only street parking. Please take time to check out the chalkboard to see what's available. They have a walk up window where you can order what you want. They have a small display where you can see what pastries and small specialty breads are available. Today I got a baguette,peach Danish, and a scone. Also got a ham and cheese croissant. If you haven't tried the croissants. They are one of the most crispy and buttery flavored croissants that I found in the South Bay. For a Saturday,the line wasn't that long. Both windows open helped keep the line moving. They have benches and tables set up in the parking lot to enjoy your food. They also are available at some local farmers markets.

    Delicious, fresh pastries! Will definitely come back to try all the variety they have. This is a…read moreclose walk from my work and it'll be such a yummy treat for the mornings. // Potato and onion turnover Delicious savory pastry! It was served slightly warm and smelled like a rich, comforting chowder. The filling was on the lighter side with more pastry than potato/onion. Still a good savory flavor. // Pineapple and coconut danish So yummy! I stole a bite of my friend's and immediately wished I had ordered my own. The danish pastry is softer than the turnover- super fluffy and tender. The pineapple and coconut were so fragrant and flavorful without being overly sweet too. Definitely interested in coming back to try more of their breads and pastries!

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    The Midwife and the Baker - Kamut Baguette

    Kamut Baguette

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    The Midwife and the Baker - Almond Croissant ($6), Seasonal Scone ($4, Candied Orange with Vanilla Drizzle)

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    Almond Croissant ($6), Seasonal Scone ($4, Candied Orange with Vanilla Drizzle)

    Casa Mia - Chilaquiles Chile Poblano Sauce - @rayz

    Casa Mia

    4.4(243 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Food was delicious Christian recommended the chilaquiles divorciados (choice of two sauces) and I…read moretried the chipotle and poblano and they were to die for. Service was spectacular. Our server Christian gave us the best recommendations which will make us come back again to try more food options. Ambiance was so great. I was able to have a conversation and the place was really nice. I will highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    Wow . What a disappointment. Usually , my fellow Yelpers steer me in the right direction , but…read moresadly the inflated reviews here are not justified. I drove 20 minutes just to try this place out yesterday. The menu looks creative , as it is a hybrid of Mexican food and American food. However, the execution of the menu was terrible and the food was not good at all. I opted for the chorizo omelette with avocado slices with a side of hash browns and sourdough toast. The hash browns were overcooked, the toast was overcooked, and the omelette was way too overcooked . I can deal with crispy hash browns and toast, but omelettes should never be brown. The burnt eggs were off-putting and were as dry as my Grandma's elbows. I didn't not like my meal at all. Not even a ton of ketchup or hot sauce could save it. My Father opted for the chicharrones with eggs and beans. They did not look great , and he said it was mediocre at best. We won't be back ,as this food didn't meet our expectations.

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    Casa Mia - Inside

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    Casa Mia - Churro French Toast. 

Double dipped golden brown churro French toast topped with strawberries and our homemade whipped cream.

    Churro French Toast. Double dipped golden brown churro French toast topped with strawberries and our homemade whipped cream.

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    Sun of Wolf - brown butter pistachio hotcakes

    Sun of Wolf

    4.4(493 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Driving back from Morgan Hill on a Sunday morning, we wanted to find somewhere for brunch before…read moreheading into San Francisco. This place popped up, and once we parked, we realized it was right by the farmers market... so clearly we had made the right choice. We got there right when they opened, so no wait, and grabbed a table inside near their very pretty bar. I had already stalked the menu a bit and had my order figured out for both of us: pistachio pancakes and the chicken mole breakfast tacos. And honestly, both were excellent and exactly what we needed after a wedding the night before involving a few (too many?) cocktails. The pistachio pancakes were delicious, but DO NOT skip the syrupp. I'm pretty sure there's cardamom in it, and whatever they're doing, it takes the pancakes to another level. And the chicken mole breakfast tacos? I've never actually seen mole incorporated into a breakfast taco before, but it totally works. A little unusual, very flavorful, and definitely not your standard breakfast taco. Hubby also wants to add that the coffee was very good!

    We came in a Sunday and if you come too early there is always an amazing farmers market you can…read morewalk around at. Because of timing for other errands we came at 10:30 am and they were open on time and ready. Sitting outside or inside is amazing, outside you get the crowd and the sun. Inside you get amazing interior design. My overall feedback is this is one of the rare "fancy" Mexican places that justify the price and justification. Everything is above average in taste and execution. Brunch Tacos mole: chicken mole poblano, scrambled eggs, huitlacoche, tortillas, epazote crema, fried shallots & avocado. Perfect portioning and the salad that came with it had a fantastic dressing. I pulled some chicken out and gave it to my wife and then it was perfect, a bit too overstuff before. The mole and overall taste were quite good though. Chilaquiles: tortilla chips sautéed in chile de árbol-guajillo salsa, topped with queso fresco, cilantro crema, and an egg. My wife loved this so much it made her question every time she didn't order it before. Fried egg sandwich: two over easy eggs on house baked brioche bun, chipotle aioli, avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, fried shallot. Kids loved this and happily ate the leftover after. Iced Mexican Cafe: delicious iced coffee with a distinct Mexican taste. Distrito Verde: mezcal, basil, lemon, and falernum. Simple but refreshing brunch cocktail, really paired well with the mole tacos. Chips and salsa: These are not free but worth the price. Both the chips and the 2 salsa are of extremely good quality and preparation. Abnormally tasty and the kids went crazy eating it.

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    Sun of Wolf - Interior, narrow but deep, nicely designed

    Interior, narrow but deep, nicely designed

    Sun of Wolf - Chips and salsa

    Chips and salsa

    Sun of Wolf - Iced Mexican coffee

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    Iced Mexican coffee

    Cafe Borrone - Spicy sausage sandwich

    Cafe Borrone

    3.9(2.2k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    •$$

    Saturday 9/12/26 10:30AM Pacific Standard. Quite busy on…read moreour arrival, so I let the Duchess wait in line while I fetched a table for us. Yeah, chivalry is pretty much dead. Parking: Underground garage, stairs or lift (elevator) up one floor to the Cafe Barrone and Keplers Book Store. We were lucky as I was able to find a table outside. Indoor seating is available and that is also where you place your order. When you pay, you are given a number to place on your table. Order regular coffee here and hot chocolate, or special coffees at another counter. They forgot to give the Duchess the regular coffee, but noticed the mistake at the special counter and brought the coffee to the Duchess while she was picking up her hot chocolate. Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter $22.00: Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Capers, Red Onion, & Whipped Cream Cheese with your choice of toasted bagel. My choice: Forever bagel. The dish was was plentiful, smelling and tasting deliciously fresh. Large dollop of cream cheese was much appreciated. Bagel was nicely toasted and there was no hole for ingredients to fall through. Loved that! ORGANIC BEET SALAD $15.00 Roasted organic beets, grapefruit, pickled fennel, avocado, goat cheese, & house balsamic vinaigrette. Title should have said ORGASMIC, because the Duchess proclaimed it to be the very best salad she has ever been served in her realm (wink!) CUSTARD sorry no price, my bad. Duchess says she could eat a 55 gallon drum of this creamy rich dessert. Covered with a dusting of fresh nutmeg making it downright addictive. Drinks: Regular Coffee Taylor Maid Farms Drip $4.75 was nothing to write home about. Would not order it again. It looked like coffee, but no taste on the tongue Hot Chocolate $5.00 Duchess made a rookie mistake and tried to sip it before sucking off some of the whip cream, the chocolate milk flowing lovingly down her white flowery dress. Being the "quite proper" Brit, there was no audible curse. Still, she found it very tasty, with a strong chocolate flavor, which left her wishing she had ordered the large cup. Trendy, bustling, loud crowd. Casual dress is the order. Noise level is not so much as to be painful. If your wearing hearing aids, you may enjoy removing one. Sadly, all the staff were walking around with seriously sullen faces. Our server delivered our order with word unspoken, expressionless. So we were pleasantly surprised with Miguel, who while bussing our table was smiling and downright charming. 5 stars to this young man. Yes, we were here to eat, but it is nice to not feel your attending a funeral, when your spending dollars. Tips start at 18% and up. For what? You basically wait on yourself. Will return, as there are many dishes and drinks to relish. Yeah . . . we did leave a tip. Oh!! And the Duchess paid the tab. Drinks all around.

    Always great, outdoor indoor, beautiful outdoor area with tables and fountain. Next to Keplers…read morebooks. - parking downstairs- lower level garage. - big menu- full lunch dinner. Breakfasts- sandwiches, roll ups, chocolate chip cookies - student, casual ambiance - big menu -check hours, closed some days Your order will be brought to you. Waiters will bring more regular coffee.

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    Cafe Borrone - Step inside and place your order at counter.

    Step inside and place your order at counter.

    Cafe Borrone - Ravioli

    Ravioli

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