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!

Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

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 have only been to Covour coffee once but I can see myself becoming a regular to this coffee shop…read more The good thing is that this coffee shop is not in Palo Alto downtown which makes it less crowded, better parking situation and best suited for doing WF coffee shop. Love the high ceilings, bright light, their ceramic ware and very friendly staff. I had a cappuccino along with a chocolate croissant and I loved both. The little details like the printed to go cups is what makes a lot of difference for me

Perfect cafe to spend your time working from home or studying. Covour Coffee is located in an…read moreunassuming spot, serving the neighborhood a great selection of caffeine. I have already been to Covour a handful of times, mostly on weekdays, where I'm usually planted there for a few hours to do some work or study. On the weekends, it can get quite busy, while weekdays are more of a gamble depending on how many people are there. The parking lot is on the smaller side, so on busy days, it can feel a bit hectic. The space itself has a good number of tables to work or study from, along with great lighting. I really appreciate the selection of drinks they have, ranging from fun flavored lattes like tiramisu and burnt brown sugar to matchas, hojichas, and classic cafe staples like americanos and flat whites. Everything I've had here has been delicious and always hits the spot. They also have a range of food and toasts you can order. I recently got the ricotta and honey toast, which was delicious and light! Heads up, though, as expected, they do run low on stock later in the day. I came around 2 PM, and there were maybe four baked goods left. Overall, it's a great choice, and if you're in the area, definitely check them 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.