Some sandwiches are just sandwiches. And then there's Driftwood--where even a "basic" deli order…read morefeels oddly... elevated. It starts with the Dutch crunch. Not an afterthought, not stale by noon--fresh, crackly, and actually worthy of building a sandwich around. Add in Boar's Head meats, crisp lettuce, properly ripe tomatoes (rare these days), and quality sliced cheeses, and suddenly you're wondering why every deli can't get this right. Everything tastes intentional. Clean, fresh, no shortcuts. And don't skip the soups. Today's beef chili was rich, hearty, and exactly what you want when Palo Alto decides to pretend it has seasons. It's not flashy. No gimmicks. Just a really well-executed deli that quietly does everything right--which, honestly, is harder to find than it should be.

Drifteood Deli & Market is such a great find. They open at 8am, which makes it perfect for grabbing…read morebreakfast on the way to work. Their breakfast sandwiches are just as customizable and satisfying as their lunch menu. Speaking of sandwiches -- the menu is seriously impressive. You're not stuck with a standard combo. They offer multiple bread choices, a variety of cheeses, and different spreads so you can build exactly what you're craving. It feels elevated compared to a typical deli. The chip selection is a standout -- more than 10 flavors of Kettle Brand chips, plus guac and salsa chips. If you like options, you'll appreciate the variety. And the drink selection? Packed. Soft drinks, a wide range of local beers, and more choices than most convenience stores. On top of that, they serve café drinks and Dreyer's ice cream -- so you can grab coffee, lunch, snacks, and dessert all in one stop. Clean, well-stocked, and clearly run with attention to detail. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

We had the most AMAZING breakfast here at Fambrini's. We were in town after staying in town for a…read moreconcert and stopped in for breakfast before hitting the road back home. Mid week brunch meant a quieter atmosphere and open seating. After perusing the menu we ordered at the counter before sitting at a table after picking up utensils and water. We ordered Fambrini's Breakfast, Brie & Mushroom Omelette, Crab Omelette, and shares the Lotus Biscoff Pancakes. Everyone loved their egg platters. The eggs were perfectly light and fluffy. I generally avoid omelettes getting scrambles instead because restaurants tend to overcook the eggs. Our dishes were prepared with quality and flavor in mind. I personally had the crab omelette and left no crumbs behind. The potatoes were well seasoned and wish I had enough room in my tummy to finish them off! The drip coffee was bold and delicious not watered down at all! Finally, we shared the 2 stack biscoff pancakes for a sweet finish. The pancakes were bouncy with biscoff sauce and a mound of whipped cream. This was mouth wateringly delicious. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but this was so yummy. This isn't a traditional sit down service but counter staff were friendly and efficient. There is a small parking lot off to the side and there is indoor and patio seating. Come by for a meal and you won't be disappointed! I wish I lived closer so I could taste the rest of their meal. Kudos and thanks for an awesome meal!

Fambrini's is a really solid breakfast place!! They have a…read morepretty large menu ranging from sweet to savory and they do it all well. Our Food: We ordered the french toast and Biscoff Pancakes as our sweets. Both were fluffy and perfectly sweet. We also ordered the Monte Cristo and Chicken Pesto Sandwich. The Monte Cristo was okay, but the Chicken Pesto outshined it. The ciabatta bread is housemade and you can tell! Its perfectly soft and pairs super well with the garlic aoili and pesto sauce. The dalgona coffee looks amazing but is only okay, I'd maybe try something else. It is definitely Cafe style, where you order and pay at the counter first. They usually help you find seating (which is all outdoors) and bring out the food. From there everything is self-serve, whether that's for utensils or simply getting water. The food is delivered very quickly, but not super hot. Overall, I think its good food, and worth the visit if you're in the area.

I ordered the Super BLT ($14.99) that came with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and lettuce on toasted…read morebread. It wasn't a very complicated sandwich, but it was really tasty with good quality ingredients and expert assembly. I'm really looking forward to trying other sandwiches

I've been hearing a lot about the sandwiches here so I had to try them. Came on late afternoon on…read moreMonday and it wasn't busy at all. Ordered the Jack wolf and super BLT. Jack wolf comes with low sodium turkey and roast beef. The additional toppings lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini, onions ,mayo & mustard on a toasted Dutch crunch. Asked for light mayo and the sandwich was good. Super BLT comes with low sodium turkey, bacon, avocado and all the additional toppings in a toasted sour dough bread. Overall the sandwich was ok for me. The way the sandwich was put together made it easily to fall apart. I'll definitely be back to try other sandwiches.

I love this place. Delicious, loaded sandwiches on perfectly sour sourdough bread. The ingredients…read moreare fresh, the staff is always cheerful and friendly and they have several nice salad and baked cookie options. They also make some solid espresso drinks for your necessary dose(s) of caffeine. The shop has ample seating inside and out. It's a great place for catching lunch with a coworker or friend. It's within walking distance for several businesses in the area such as Rivian. They do doordash for delivery and ordering in advance for pickup. I work nearby (3 min walk) so I'm here a lot these days. PS - they close at 3p daily. PPS - new discovery; their meatball sandwich is superb!

Worker who prepared my sandwich coughed in her hand…read more Second time coming here. Sandwiches are good, but won't be coming back. I'd recommend trying another location.

Quick take: nice bagel spot…read more Love stopping by to grab a bagel before work. It's on my way to work from the train station. The man that runs that place is really nice. Easy to strike up a conversation with him. I ordered the Lox Classic on an onion bagel twice. It's really good. It's a very small spot. Literally just enough room to cook.

Overall 2.5 stars…read more Decent bagel spot, noting crazy, but it wasn't anything special for me either. I have had breakfast sandwiches here twice so far and both times I was left feeling like it was missing something and for me it didn't have the wow factor. They are on the expensive side so the cost isn't worth what I ended up getting unfortunately hence the overall 2.5 stars. We ordered them to go both times. My husband did like his bagel breakfast sandwiches more than I liked mine, but similarly he said the cost wasn't worth the taste of the sandwich either

A Mountain View & Los Altos mainstay for decades! I came by today (Saturday) and picked up three…read morekinds of sausages and some snacks and condiments. There are a dozen other kinds of meats and sausages I want to try. Unfortunately the sandwich bar is only open on weekdays. I'll have to come back when they're open.

We came here to get a corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. We called ahead a couple days before to…read moremake sure they still had some, and then visited the day before the holiday and they still had a pretty decent selection. This was definitely huge sticker shock for me because I'm usd to getting mine from Safeway or Costco where they are less than half the price, but at least we were supporting a local business. They had a good selection of other meats including different seasoned bacons, marinated chickens, sausage, among other stuff. Again, pretty pricey, but it's an old school deli in Los Altos, so not too surprised by most of the pricing. Enjoyed the corned beef and bacon we got!

SCHAUB'S is a full-service butcher & seafood market, specializing in choice prime aged beef, fresh…read morepoultry, sausages that are crafted onsite, and fish. For decades now, my family and I have been shopping here for their high-quality meats and premium seafood. Located on the Sand Hill Road side of the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, there is ample parking in the lot. Upon entering the small & clean store, customers are greeted by organized displays of spices, sauces, and other high-end grocery products as well as glass cases showcasing expertly and thoughtfully arranged cuts of meat and beautifully presented quality selections of fish and poultry. The veteran butcher is also known for their made-to-order sandwiches, deli fare and their signature feature, "Fred Steak," marinated sirloin highly praised for its bold marinade and striking presentation. Don't let the coal-black appearance scare you away from the famous Fred's Marinated Steak - the flavour profile is a crowd favourite. The knowledgeable and attentive staff is always available to answer questions, make suggestions, custom cut meat tailored specifically for individual preferences and recommend the best cooking methods for eat cut. The team's commitment to excellence contributes to an exceptional shopping experience. With thoughtful service and standout products, SCHAUB'S MEAT FISH & POULTRY is a premier destination for home cooks looking to elevate meals and barbecues.

Excellent some friends of ours bought us 1 FRED for Christmas present we barbecued it it was…read moredelicious. I've never tasted anything so tasty and tender in my life. Next time I'm up in the area. I will definitely come in and by myself 1 marinated FRED !!!!! YUMMY

Pretty good sandwich, friendly staff. I would definitely recommend Bob's Country Cornerread more

Was in the area and my boyfriend wanted to try this spot out. We both were very hungry and it was…read morelunch time. I told my boyfriend I want the Dutch crunch roll with the sandwich. He came out and said they were all out of Dutch crunch and any bread rolls. Surprised they ran out of bread when it was barely lunch time? He ordered the spicy chicken breast sandwich on sourdough and got a side of the mango habanero sauce. Thought the sandwich was ok. The sourdough bread didn't taste that sour at all. The mango habanero sauce was probably what made the sandwich better. If I lived in the area, then maybe I would try something else but wouldn't make the drive to get their sandwiches.

Heard a lot about this place so I had to stop by and check it out. Stopped by on Wednesday…read moreafternoon and ordered the California on Dutch crunch bread. Restaurant is clean and the team was very nice and welcoming. The sandwich was tasty and wasn't too much sauce just the way I liked it. There's spacious parking, but no restrooms for customers. Sandwich was good and look forward to trying other items on the menu.

Really really good spicy chicken sandwich on Dutch crunch. Being both a lover of spicy chicken and…read moreDutch crunch bread and being a person that enjoys a sandwich, this combination was great! It was a no frills simple sandwich without way too many ingredients, and quite easy to eat and finish in one meal. Was ready to pickup in 10 minutes. I would rate it 4.5/5. I would've liked a bit more chicken given the price but quality was good and the chicken seemed fresh, so no complaints. Parking is also available in the complex.

Delicious Mediterranean food and a great experience overall…read more Open kitchen -- you can watch them cook, everything looked very clean. The staff was very friendly and even brought me a complimentary falafel when I couldn't decide between a burger and a falafel wrap. Everything was very tasty. I'll definitely be back.

This was my first time ever eating here and I didn't come in with any sort of expectations, but…read moreoverall I enjoyed my experience. The ambiance isn't going to blow you away but the great service and fresh delicious food is what it's all about. I asked the gentleman behind the counter what he recommended since I don't usually eat Mediterranean food that often. He suggested I try their lamb and beef Shawarma with a side of fries. ($30) I was a bit "iffy" with the price at first but let me tell you that it was worth it. They gave me a pretty big portion, the meat was flavorful and moist and everything was perfect. A nice little stop if you are in the Palo Alto area.