Fambrini's is a clean streamlined establishment that is straightforward and efficient. You walk in…read moreto be greeted by a small lobby, and a full staff working diligently to accommodate customers. You place your orders and walk to their out door patio which is a haven of umbrellas and seating. The staff is kind, our interactions were limited but I can tell they were vigilant. The biscof pancakes deserve the hype, and the omelette was sensational. But the star of the show was the tri tip sandwich. The meat was sensational, and the worst part of my meal is that it ended. I'd come here again.

I'd been wanting to check out Fambrini's Cafe for years, but always got scared away by the line out…read morethe door. So glad we finally braved it! There was plenty of seating on the (dog friendly) patio, and the line to order food moved pretty quickly. I chose the Iced Rose Latte and Brie and Mushroom Omelette, and my partner got the Dirty Chai Latte and Fambrini's Breakfast. We also got an order of the O La La Buttermilk Pancakes to share. Both coffee drinks were excellent - strong and flavorful. We definitely ordered way too much food, but it was delicious! My omelette was basic but tasty, and the pancakes were insane. We skipped the cotton candy topping, but the lemon-custard cream and homemade whipped cream were incredible. Service was quick and seamless. Would definitely return for more!

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...

Nine dollars for a milkshake sounds like a lot until you meet the milkshake. It arrives in a humble…read morepaper cup, which feels like a trick -- no ceremony, no metal tin, just a cup handed over like it's no big deal. Reader, it is a big deal. That chocolate shake was fire. My two-year-old and I split it along with a breakfast sandwich and still walked out defeated. In a good way. This place has been in the same family since 1923, which in Palo Alto terms makes it a geological formation. Red-and-white checkerboard everything, no reinvention, no deconstructed anything. Just a breakfast sandwich that tastes like a breakfast sandwich and a shake thick enough to make you work for it. Bring a toddler. Bring a grandparent. Bring an appetite you've been building all week. Go to the creamery.

Have lived a couple blocks away from this store for years but never had the chance to visit because…read morethey close early in the day and aren't open Sundays. Finally, stopped by for a lunch with a friend Food 3.5/5: I ordered a warm veggie dirt sandwich on a sourdough. Every ingredient tasted fresh and clean which is great. I think the serving size was just right for me but could be smaller for most people as I eat less. It's priced reasonably for the Bay Area prices. It wasn't a standout sandwich but it does the job. Service 5/5: service is very good. They are responsive, and friendly. They let you take the time to make your mind and to amend an order without getting annoyed. Ambiance 5/5: got a rustic vibe at the store, their history as a dairy store and the cool pictures. I enjoyed just being there and imagining what it may have been like back in those days

This guy just keeps going back. Their breakfasts are the best in the area. I was at Stanford…read moreearlier in the morning and then headed to Hobee's. Had to have the Mt. View omelette with their incredible tomato-basil sauce. Whoever created that sauce should be given a raise. I just wish I could bring home gallon to use at home. I also decided to order the mac 'n cheese to complement the eggs and sausage. Wow. It was creamy and cheesy and simply wonderful. I can't believe I've haven't ordered it before. Anyway, another breakfast, another signature blueberry coffee cake and another pic.

Hobbee equals homie! Such a great restaurant, especially for…read morebrunch! A mix of Mexican food and your favorite brunch food. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn next door and came here multiple times. The best part was the homemade coffee cake! Addicting, flavorful, and buttery. Make sure you get extra butter! The restaurant gives great vibes, but is bustling. Everyone is constantly moving and doing something. If you have time to stop a waiter, try. It's hard to keep them from going!

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.

We were originally planning on another restaurant close by but chose Jadons cafe because of the…read moreample parking and easy access to the restaurant with a walker. The restaurant was clean with good service and large portions. I had the short stack pancakes with fresh blueberries (4 out of 5 stars) and my friend had biscuits with gravy, hash browns and eggs (2 out of 5 stars as she did not care for the gravy). The menu is large has something for everyone. Would recommend for casual breakfast.

Jason's wasn't at all like I thought it would be inside. I was actually a bit taken aback that it…read morewas just a big open floor with lined up tables. There was no decor, not even any music playing. It was a cold, rainy day which made the place even a bit more bleak. But! The food was great. When plans to go for breakfast at breakfast time fell through, we went at lunchtime still intending to have breakfast. And that seemed to be what most of the other diners were doing. I started with black coffee and ordered the Pancake Combo with scrambled eggs, sausage and added a side of hash browns. We must have been last in the order lineup. When it seemed time for plates to be coming to our table, they just kept going somewhere else. But when our plates did arrive, everything was very good. The pancakes were huge and fluffy, definitely the highlight. The hash browns could have used a little more cooking. The potatoes weren't raw, just lacked a bit in the crispy top.

Holder's Country Inn offers affordable delicious brunch options in downtown Los Altos. The portions…read morefor all their meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are hefty. My boyfriend and I split the garden omelette meal (which we ask for as a scramble instead). There are jams on the table and a variety of hot sauces. We ask them to provide sugar free syrup and they bring it to the table. Brunch egg dishes come with crispy hash browns and a choice of a side of toast or get this, pancakes! So you get a whole extra order if you choose the buttermilk pancakes as a side. I see people come in with their kiddo and order an omelette and give them the pancakes. Aside from Spot Pizza across the street which sells delicious affordable slices for lunch, you won't find many meal deals on this street. The folks who work at this Holder's are friendly and on top of things while respecting your space. Your coffee cup will not be empty for long. They are well equipped to serve older folks and have accessible tables at both the front and rear entrances. Lots of regulars here. The place is always bright and clean and has booths as well as stand alone tables which can be put together to accommodate larger groups. It's a great no frills, restaurant which consistently serves good food and seats folks promptly all day long.

We ate here for an early dinner (arrived around 5pm) so that we could enjoy the Los Altos First…read moreFriday Concerts. When we arrived we were seated immediately (we were the first people in the restaurant for dinner). The menu is varied so there was something for each of the four of us. My wife had the Patty Melt ($18) with extra grilled onions. It was juicy and delightful. I had the Tri Tip Steak, medium rare, with extra vegetables instead of the normal mashed potatoes & vegetables ($30). The steak was perfectly prepared and delicious. I asked for some Parmesan cheese for the al dente veggies, which added to the flavor. Our friends had the Shrimp Avo Salad ($21) and the Reuben Sandwich ($19). The Reuben was very tasty and the shrimp salad had many large shrimps on it. Most of the tables were in booths, but there are several normal tables with movable chairs, which we find to be more comfortable.

La Bohème is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when you're craving a true French dining…read moreexperience. I was not disappointed. The ingredients were fresh, beautifully balanced, and honestly so good I considered ordering another round. The bread was solid too -- perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. We tried a range of dishes and everything delivered. The omelette stuffed with shrimp was generous and great value, the French onion soup, mussels, and entrecôte were all absolutely spot on, and the chocolate mousse to finish was delicious. Next time, I'm definitely coming back for the soufflé. Even the fruit bowl stood out -- you could tell it was freshly cut, with each fruit tasting crisp and distinct rather than blended together. It's those little details that really show care. The space itself is charming and cozy, with a lovely French ambiance. It's a medium-sized restaurant , with additional outdoor seating, and a decor that makes you want to linger. What really stood out, though, was the service. Absolutely top notch. You can tell the staff and chefs genuinely care about what they're doing -- and that makes all the difference. Honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't more packed -- it deserves to be. We'll absolutely be back to explore more

Delicious - and they have kir!! I always judge a spot by…read moretheir escargot and I was not disappointed! The ingredients were fresh and well balanced and I honestly thought about ordering another. The bread was decent - crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and 4/5 on flavor. The omelette was stuffed with shrimp so it was a really good value and the fruit was honestly the best fruit bowls ever - you could tell it was freshly cut as the flavors were independent and everything was crisp. I was so happy to see kir and kir royale that I had two! The inside is honestly super cute and I'm sad this spot was more packed - it definitely deserves to be! You can tell the staff and chefs actually care about the restaurant, which is always wonderful to experience. I'll be back and explore more - and with a kir of course! Thank you!