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!

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.

I told myself I'd stop by every time I'm in the neighborhood, and Covour keeps proving to me why…read more Was nearby for a soccer tournament for the kiddos, needed coffee, so popped right in. Their cortado was dialed in. Just the perfect balance of flavor. I also tried their plain croissant, maple scone, and cinnamon rolls, and every single one was on point. This place is not just a fancy hangout spot. Everything is indeed legit here! Reliable spot. Will keep coming back!

Came back to Covour and was soooo excited and happy to see the new cup upgrade ! It is now 14oz…read more More content and better visualization of the drink in generally. This really means that they care and take feedbacks to improve customer experience. Drinks and pastries are always on point. The Early Grey Matcha is just right balanced of the earl grey top+syrup and that is not too spiced ! Love and will continue to support Covour as the positive progress are being made through out !

Ordered to go. Garage parking next door…read more Espresso with a splash of dairy; wonderful coffee taste :) yum! They ran out of monkey bread, apologized, and offered me a croissant and cookie which I happily accepted and ate with my espresso. Great customer care today, and helped made the rainy day felt sunnier :D thanks!

A spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating! I was surprised by the amount of outdoor seats…read morethere were, perfect for a catch up with a friend or to do work. Lots of street parking in the area, I came on a Monday at 9am and got a spot right in front. Parking is a 2 hour limit, and there's no meter to pay. Iced Matcha Latte with Soy Milk: Solid matcha with ceremonial tea and quick service!

- 4.6: Jordanian pancakes; these are a great accompaniment to the soft-serve. They are Just thick…read moreenough and spongy enough to hold the soft serve. - 4.0: Oat Rose soft serve: Available daily 10am-2pm. Oat milk, vanilla, cardamom, rose water, sea salt. Sprinkled with pistachio. Waaaaay too expensive at $8. It's the most overpriced soft-serve in the history of soft-serve. Also: The flavor is very muted. But it goes great with the Jordanian pancakes. - 4.0: espresso shot. A respectable Italian style shot with structure. But very sour. - 2.5: Dessert rose latte. Flavor is too muted.

Backyard Brew is my new go-to coffee spot. The pistachio baklava latte was perfect, and don't even…read moreget me started on their pastries - the leek parmesan thing they have and butter croissant were *chef's kiss*. Super impressed with how the staff handled the Sunday rush, keeping everything organized and warm (coffee and pastries came out together!). Love the vibe and that they have plenty of seating with a creative menu that makes me want to try everything. Definitely worth hunting down this slightly off-the-path spot. Already planning my next visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

Blue Bottle is my go-to spot for a coffee run, and this location is a gem! I especially appreciate…read morethat it stays open late, making it perfect for an evening study session. The vibe here is incredibly relaxed and welcoming. Yes, the coffee is on the pricier side, with drinks ranging from $7 to $8, but that's pretty standard for Palo Alto. I recently tried their sweet latte with oat milk, and it was divine! The quality is definitely worth the splurge. Even though the line can be long due to its popularity, the wait time is surprisingly short, usually around 10 to 15 minutes, or even less. The servers are always friendly and efficient. I keep coming back because it's simply a great coffee experience!

Why do I come here…read more It's slow. Very slow. Extremely slow. The coffee isn't that good. Literally waited 20 minutes from entering order. It's just an odd place.

Really solid coffee shop located in the heart of Palo Alto. I went here multiple times, and loved…read moretheir matcha/coffee. The service is always great. The baristas are super nice and accommodating. I highly recommend the pistachio matcha latte. I'm not much of a pistachio lover per se, but this latte was so incredibly good. Not to mention, their iced vanilla latte as well! You can't go wrong with either of those two options.

I like this place! Even though it's matcha, it's different than Maruwu Seicha because they also…read moreserve other unique items like strawberry foam and cakes! I liked the strawberry fields (strawberry cloud foam on top of matcha), but $9.50 was a killer price for this. It gives matcha but with a twist, and its dining space is well-lit, well-decorated, and spacious. Would I recommend someone to go here if they were visiting Palo Alto? Not particularly. But if someone were visiting and they wanted to stop by for a cafe meet up, this would be a recommendation.

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.

Gregory's Coffee in Stanford Mall in Palo Alto, replaced one of my favorite Starbuck's locations in…read morethe Peninsula. After many visits here, I'm happy to report I'm pleased with the changeover. Their mobile app is super simple to operate and pre-order from. My go-to drink is their oat-milk based Fall Out Boy or more recently their Cherry Blossom Latte. A favorite snack of mine is their Pistachio Muffin, which is freshly baked an you can really taste the nutty pistachio. Service is friendly enough and their drink turnaround time has been much improved from their soft opening days.

I really enjoy Gregory's Coffee! I used to go to the New York locations all the time when I lived…read moreback east. The coffee is fresh, and I appreciate the Palo Alto store layout. Today, I tried the pistachio muffin. It was a solid bakery option. It did feel a little too green, but perhaps I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to pistachio baked goods. I will definitely want to go back when I am in Palo Alto. It's a great place for a quick coffee break before resuming shopping at the mall.