The place is always bustling with energy, creating that lively brunch atmosphere that makes you…read moreexcited before your food even arrives. The Sizzling Stonepot was hands down my favorite, served piping hot, packed with flavor, and every bite was absolutely delicious. The Loco Moco was rich, savory, and perfectly satisfying with its comforting combination of beef, rice, egg, and gravy. And of course, you can never go wrong with their Dirty Ube Latte, the perfect balance of bold espresso and sweet, creamy ube that keeps me coming back. If you're looking for a vibrant brunch spot with incredible food and drinks, Sweet Maple Palo Alto is always worth the visit!

We arrived before 11am on a Sunday, and after putting our name down on the wait list, it only took…read moreabout 15 minutes before our table was ready. This was faster than expected, as we tried coming here around noon the weekend before, and the wait was over 30+ minutes before we decided to go somewhere else to eat. The omurice was okay - galbi was kinda sweet and the rice was on the wet side. The egg tasted pretty buttery. I thought the combination did not really work together. I liked the matcha moffle. The matcha cream was very good and flavorful and went well with the texture of the mochi waffle. The service was not great. I'm not sure if they were shortstaffed, but no one stopped by to take our order and we had to flag someone down. We had to ask for water. They refilled 1 person's water but not everyone else's, even though my cup was almost empty. When they dropped off the moffle, they didn't provide a knife and we had to ask for one. The server did bring us sharing dishes unprompted which was nice. The people who picked up our plates and utensils were very quick and came around more often that the server. Tip options start at 18% on the card reader, but you can customize the tip to the service you received. Ambiance - a little hard to have a conversation and talk with people at my table, we had to keep asking each other to repeat ourselves. Overall, probably wouldn't come back, I can get better food, ambiance and service elsewhere.

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.

Came by on a Sunday morning and wasn't sure how busy it would be considering there were a lot of…read morepeople around for the California Ave Farmer's Market. However, we parked in the lot and were able to get a seat right away. Despite having a stroller, nobody asked if we needed a booster seat/high chair, so I went to go get one myself... We ended up ordering two of the Joanie's Breakfast Medleys, mine with french toast and chicken apple sausage, and my wife's with pancakes and bacon. Although it was a decently sized plate, I guess I expected a bit more for over $25...the french toast was like two halves of one slice, but the chicken apple sausage and potatoes were good. Coffee was nice as well, and they kept coming by to refill, which was nice and needed. However disaster struck when one of the waiters knocked off a tray from a ledge right by our table. The tray crashed onto our table and spilled water, hot coffee, and creamer all over me, and our under two year old who started crying. I rushed over to check for burns from the coffee, but luckily it was okay. After the clean-up I was waiting to see if anyone might come by to ask if anything was needed, let me know if I could get more food since I wasn't entirely finished, or at least apologize and comp our meal. Unfortunately I didn't get any replacement food, and they brought the bill and mentioned that we didn't have to pay for coffee...$68 pre-tip was a little upsetting after our experience, even though I know accidents can happen... Of course, later on I smelled spoilt because of the creamer/milk that was still on my clothes after walking around the Farmer's Market...lovely...

I loved going to the Menlo Park location but since it's been closed I went to this one…read more I made a reservation so my friends and I got seated once we got there. I usually get the matcha latte and it's good but this time when I ordered, it wasn't as sweet / seemed to be missing something. I ordered the bibimap, and the regular French toast which I thought was okay. I felt like it lacked flavor. Not sure if I'll be back. Parking is hard as you have to do street parking or park in the garage. Good thing we got lucky. The service: everyone was kind

Restaurant and food is very picture worthy! The girls and I made reservations for a Saturday brunch…read moreand it was pretty packed. They have a photo wall so a lot of people were taking cute photos there. Everything about Son & Garden is very aesthetic and floral. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the food here which is why I only gave it 3 stars. Everything was just okay and nothing was particularly good. I was really looking forward to the matcha pancakes but tasted undercook. Fried chicken benedict was very standard. I probably will not go back for brunch but may consider checking it out again for their afternoon tea set.

Every time I have come to Sun of Wolf, I always get top notch service, everyone is so friendly…read more I also like the menu selection and the vibes of the restaurant. On this occasion, we came here on a Friday evening, we had made reservations for 6 of us. I personally ordered the agua fresca-pineapple and the lasagna. We ordered 2 chips and salsa for the table and the others ordered, arugula salad, tacos de carnitas, mahi mahi tacos, hamachi tostadas and drinks such as the spicy tamarindo, mocktail and margarita. Everyone loved their selections. One of my friends ordered the chocolate tart and the chocolate was too rich for my liking but the mousse that accompanied it was soo good, very tart and tropical. This restaurant is on California Ave., no restaurant parking but there is street parking nearby, although not on this street since its closed off to vehicle traffic. There is also a parking lot and a parking garage nearby. Once you eat, you can take a nice stroll down the Ave. Check online for details but once a month, on Thursdays, the city helps to sponsor a Thursday Live events with music, giveaways and games. Even without the Thursday Live events...this restaurant is a must if you are in the area.

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.

Ambiance was perfect. Nice scenery on rooftop. Food was…read moredelicious and the service was excellent

I came here for my birthday brunch and I had such a nice experience dining here! The service was…read morephenomenal and our server took care of us. The interior of this restaurant was super nice and it's what drew me to eating here to begin with; you never would've guessed this is above a furniture store lol. My group and I ordered the Swedish pancakes, Caesar salad, crispy artichokes, and prosciutto board. My favorite appetizer was definitely the Swedish pancakes; they were flatter and thinner than normal pancakes and I loved the crispy edges. I thought the crispy artichokes were okay; it didn't taste like much but the aioli sauce was good. For my entree, I ordered the Italian benedict off the brunch menu. I loved how the benedict was on a toasted ciabatta bread than the usual English muffin! It also came with a nice arugula side salad. At the end of our meal, our server graciously came out with 3 complementary warm chocolate chip cookies as a nice birthday dessert which I appreciated. The interior was super pretty and it's definitely the perfect photo op place for people wanting to take nice pictures with a great meal. There's even an outdoor patio lounge area where you can get a drink to enjoy outside.

I frequently come here during my lunch break. Food is delicious and service is great. The workers…read moreare very kind and attentive. It is also located nicely at Stanford Hospital next to Vina Enoteca (another great restaurant).

We stopped by Tootsies for a quick breakfast, ordering a bombolini (these run out quicky in the…read moremorning, so get there early) and a Cafe Shakerato. I'd like to try out their soups, salads, and sandwiches on the next visit. Housed in a cute brick building, take advantage of their al fresco dining option. Located at the Stanford Barn, they also have a location inside the Cantor. +bombolinis +located at the Stanford Barn

Wildseed restored my faith--and my spirit!…read more As someone who spent 30 years rolling out Zero Waste programs across the Bay Area, I've been feeling increasingly disheartened watching how much single-use and food waste has surged lately. With my mother currently at Stanford Hospital, I've been eating on the go constantly and witnessing this excess firsthand. Then came Brenya. This incredible young server didn't just bring me fantastic summer cuisine--she brought pure heart. When she served me an extra dish of Mexi corn fritters simply because she couldn't bear to see good food go to waste, it moved me deeply. Her empathy, thoughtfulness, and natural alignment with the Zero Waste spirit lifted my soul at a time I truly needed it. Bravo, Brenya, and bravo, Wildseed! You have a customer for life. I'll be back! XX

It was my mistake not doing full research beforehand, as I didn't realize it was a vegan…read morerestaurant. My rating reflects the food from a vegan standpoint. Everyone ordered different dishes so we could try a lot of things from the menu. 1/5 Athenian Eggplant - Far too sour and the flat bread was SO HARD. Even carb lovers didn't want to finish it. 4/5 Green Falafel - Came warm and the tzatziki sauce was pretty good. 4/5 French fries - Sauces were interesting. 1/5 Mushroom bao - ONE small piece of fried mushroom in each of the two baos that came out. It was stuffed with sour lettuce instead. 2/5 Corn pizza - That coconut mozz was not it for me. 3/5 Chicken sandwich - Solid. Drinks were good! What's up Doc was my fave. Located in the corner of the plaza next to CVS. Good service.

You ever get asked, "What would be your death row meal?" I'VE FOUND IT!…read more The first thing you experience when you walk in the door is a heavenly fragrance of baking bread, pie, and pastry. The seats are adorable red banquettes in diner style. A high-ceiling dining room has '70s rock playing. More Steely Dan, please! My patty melt was literally the BEST PATTY MELT I've ever had in my life. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, juicy. Fries were excellent. I had a tiny cup of pineapple-sweetened coleslaw for $6, not mind-blowing though. For dessert I had a flawless cherry crumble, heated with a scoop of ice cream. I paid about $50 for this lunch. IT WAS WORTH IT. Can't wait to go back!

We've eaten here regularly for nearly two years and have been customers of the Creamery since we…read morewere in high school (40+ years) and the food is usually good but service can be challenging. We always ask for a table with chairs because I have back problems and can't sit in their totally worn booths and the host has never had a problem with that request. But yesterday the regular host wasn't there and we were told they were busy and we had to sit at the counter or in a booth because they didn't want to put us the two of us at a table for four (there were two tables available). We waited for nearly ten minutes and when I asked again if we could sit at one of the tables was almost rudely told no, they were busy. So we left and went to Joanie's on California Avenue. They were also busy but immediately seated us and we had a much better lunch. Sometimes it's good to change things up as we'd forgotten how kind and attentive all the of the staff are at Joanie's and how much better the food was. And both of our plates of food came out hot and perfectly cooked which doesn't always happen at the Creamery. I guess we just eat there for the memories. My husband said none of the staff at the Creamery seem happy except for the host so if we don't see him seating the guests, we'll just go to Joanie's.