I'm so glad this local cafe has opened!! The matcha financier and the mochi waffle both had great texture and unique flavors. I had the earl grey foam top matcha latte which was light and floral and the perfect amount of sweet! Can't wait to come back and try some of the other drinks and food read more

Yutori - Cute marketplace - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Such a great new Japanese coffee shop that is perfect for Palo Alto. The coffee and pastries are 100% worth the long wait, I came on a Saturday and the line was long but loved the food and drinks. Great environment and ambiance, would definitely come back again! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Excited for this new neighbourhood cafe/conbini/ restaurant all in one spot! My faves so far are the Earl grey matcha paired with black sesame scone. My son loves the Tuna onigiris. Can't wait to try everything on the menu. read more

Expect a wait but they really make some very delicious treats. I only ordered from the cafe side today because I needed some coffee. Next time I'll prioritize a fun beverage but this time just a cortado, which was perfect. The roast isn't too dark and they pulled a great shot of espresso. Grabbed a chocolate sesame cookie, black sesame scone (little sweet for me) and a banana cake, and some dango. The dango was perfect, great salty sweet combo. Banana cake was unique enough to not just be fancy banana bread. Excited to try the market side next time too. They have more items there and grab n go. Some vegetarian options but mostly meat fyi And they do have bike parking! The parking lot is a little bit of a nightmare with all the hype though. Be slow and careful read more

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There was definitely a long line when we arrived. It was nice to see that there was one line for the cafe and a separate entrance to the konbini for the food items. We decided to check out the konbini first which wasn't very busy. There were various food options -- bento boxes, nigiri sets, onigiris, sandos, and a few fresh sandwiches that are made to order. They also had the sesame cookies and black sesame scones at the register to purchase as well (all the pastries are displayed on the cafe side). Ebi sandwich - It was a simple yet tasty sandwich. The shrimp was fresh with a nice texture and flavor. It came with pickled red onion and a cabbage slaw. Sesame cookies - The sesame surprisingly was not overpowering and paired well with the chocolate chips. The cookie had a nice chewy texture especially in the middle. Black sesame scone - This was my favorite. It was moist for a scone, buttery with a tasty black sesame flavor throughout. The light black sesame icing on top was a nice touch. Matcha financier - It tasted like a matcha brownie. It was thin but also dense with good matcha flavor. Sweet miso latte - This latte did not stand out to me. The miso flavor was not apparent. It tasted more like a typical sweet latte and a bit too sweet for me. I liked how it wasn't too strong. Overall, I enjoyed having a new Japanese cafe in town. It's definitely a higher price point, but expected due to the surrounding area. I'd recommend checking it out if you're nearby. read more

Although the food was good, some items is quite overpriced in my opinion. The quality isn't so amazing to justify. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop by again but if I happened to be close by, I may come grab something. Earl gray matcha latte ($8+$1.50 extra matcha) : 3/5 I don't like the cream tops much but I was intrigued by the combo so I asked for less cream top and added matcha since I like it very strong. However, my combo probably made it too weak on the Earl gray flavor Black sesame scone ($6) : 3/5 nice combo and wasn't too sweet. Had a very strong sesame but was on the dry side Banana loaf with Kinako streusel (6$) : 5/5 my favorite item because I like kinako a lot and it's rare to see it combined with banana loaf Ham dashi omelette sando ($18) : 4/5 flavor wise was very good but it was very tiny and a bit mushy and messy. Because the egg and mushrooms were more on the dense and wet side, the bread started getting flat+mushy and texture wise wasn't that enjoyable. Crab mentaiko onigiri ($8): 4/5 good flavor with a decent amount of crab Banana cream with pecan sando ($11): 5/5 really nice light cream with carmelized pecans all over. I was surprised at how well it held up the next day too. Still quite rich of a desert so best to split with others read more

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Tried a few of their food items and sadly wasn't a fan of any of them. The line for drinks was too long so can't really rate these. For food items had a cucumber and another salad type item as well as their egg sando and two of their pastries. Just got back from Japan this week and have been several times so I take these sandwiches seriously. The bread was too dense and hard and the seasoning wasn't there. Additionally price point is very high for these. Overall tho the exterior and interior are quite lovely so I hope this spot thrives. Once the buzz dies down I'll try my hand at the drinks and food one more time just to be sure. Hoping it was just the opening week chaos. read more

Cute little Japanese Cafe . This was Sunday afternoon line and the line at the front door was SO LONG . The staff told us to enter by the back door and grasp to go bento boxes or sandwiches. They have another cash register to let the customers pay ( two different lines ) . The sashimi was very fresh and we have one beef bento box , two different Chirashi bento boxes . Inside they also sell other home goods. Things are very useful with good designs. Parking is a challenge there . It has its own private parking as well as street parking . Love the ambiance and great atmosphere. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood. Yutori is a love note to Japan. From their Japan-inspired drinks, unique and freshly made pastries, and various items available in their market. Yutori has something for everyone. I ordered the earl grey matcha latte and several pastries (strudel, matcha financier, sesame scone, cookie). The matcha was well-balanced and not too sweet. The pastries were fresh out of the oven. The strudel and scones were soft, while the financier and cookie had a lovely chewy texture. I've only come in the mornings so I haven't tried the Sandos or other market foods, but I look forward to it! There is limited space inside, but they have spacious outdoor seating. There's a steady flow of folks from opening time so get there early if you want to avoid crowds. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Just got back after eating here for brunch. Heard lots of great things about the cafe, so decided to wait in the line - which took about an hour to reach the counter for drinks. Ordered their hojicha with black sesame foam, super delicious ($8). The deli/market is separate line, so picked up an egg sando, banana cream sando, tuna and salmon onigiri. The ambiance is quaint and simple, very Japanese vibes. The cafe is super busy as you'd imagine, with the line just growing and growing the longer we were there. My small complaint is price - the Sandos were about $12-13, specialty coffee $8, so in all we spent about $60+ dollars on our brunch. Great experience to try once although not sure if I'll come back, and if I do may try on a weekday when the line hopefully isn't this long! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

We came an hour before closing on a Saturday and were shocked how crazy the line was! There is a separate entrance with no line if you are looking to peruse the little market they have. The long line was for the cafe/drinks. We got the Yutori Tonic and Hojicha Goma Latte. The sesame and overall hojicha flavor was pretty light and was just ok. I've had better versions elsewhere. The Yutori Tonic was really refreshing though and I really liked it. We also got the choc chip cookie (coated in sesame seeds) and their mini banana bread loaf. Both were decent/standard. Not sure if the drinks were worth the long wait in line though. But I would come back to try other things, maybe in the middle of the week during off times though. Debating if I wanna try their takeout food/bentos, they were sold out by the time we got there but it seemed a little pricey, def inline withthe area though. But you can probably get cheaper ones just as good at Fugetsu or Osaka. They have a nice aesthetic and outdoor seating areas as well. Overall a nice place to come relax or hang out for a bit if you dont mind the wait! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

A new coffee shop that opened up in Palo Alto that had a very long line. We waited for around 45 minutes to get to the register to order, but waiting for our drinks to get made was only like 10 minutes. We ordered the earl gray matcha with oat, kuro latte and kyoto latte. They are all very good, the coffee did not taste burnt and it was super smooth. I was scared for the matcha as some reviews said it basically tasted like milk, but there a is a light matcha flavor. Not strong but still there. My favorite thing is that milk alternatives do not cost extra! They also have a deli/market, where there is prepackaged hot and cold foods, snacks, and merchandise to purchase. They have a lot of outdoor seating with a couple seats indoor.I would come back, maybe in a few months when the line and hype dies down. read more

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beautiful little cafe with japanese specialty items and food! it would be a great place to hang out for a while with friends or even do some work because there is so much seating outdoors. though the line is long i was served quickly! very efficient! i wish that the second cash register was used just for the retail/ food side so you don't have to wait in the long wrapping line. if you want a subtlety different coffee flavor i say try the kuro and sweet miso. it won't be in your face flavors but more of a sincere afterthought. i will probably be back just to try other flavors. guava danish tastes like it should. nothing special. the neri goma chocolate chip cookie, black sesame scone are OMG delicious! i will definitely come back just for these treats!! my family loves them so much i wish we could just buy a boxful! read more

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They're still in their soft opening so there's still a ~30 minute line around 8.30am. The interior is nicely decorated with plenty of seating outdoors and a handful indoor. There's two lines, one for the cafe and one for the deli. Barely any vegetarian options-- fruit sandos, cucumber egg sando, and a mushroom salad bento. But surprisingly no onigiri that was veg-friendly, even in the morning. We ordered their sweet miso latte w/ oat milk (no charge for alternative milks!) and regular matcha latte, both hot. I was expecting the miso latte to be salty-sweet, but it just tasted like a brown sugar latte with no miso notes (but still tasty). Like many other cafes, this was another milky matcha. I felt like I paid $7.50 for green milk and ended up adding my own matcha at home to it. There's an option to add an extra shot for $1.50 but the price tag is already high as it is. We also got their sesame chocolate chip cookie, matcha financier, and croissant. The cookie is a sweet one but the sesame added a delicious nuttiness that complements the chewy and soft chocolate cookie. Matcha financier was dusted in matcha powder and it was also tasty. The croissant looked flaky but it was all soft on the inside so I'd pass on that. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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overall: 2/5 went when it was still soft opening, waited over an hour, parking might be tough but there are some spots in the back elderflower yuzu soda: 2/5, didn't really taste any yuzu, the soda part wasn't even bubbly? like it was kinda just like tea, it was just a meh drink. i'd only rec if you want something not that sweet or too much flavor earl grey matcha: 3/5, the earl grey foam was strong which is good but matcha wasn't really there. would prob skip this overall banana bread: 4/5, good but too expensive for what it is. of all the things i tried, would only get this one again if i came back read more

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Came here after seeing all the hype online - left very disappointed. I came here on a Friday at like11am and it def was crowded due to the lunch rush (so if you go come earlier). Got the hojicha goma latte and the calamansi espresso tonic. No food bc it was def pricey for what it was. Hojicha Goma Latte 1/5 Honestly such a pass. It was really milky with no depth of the hojicha flavor, it was like milk + a bit of hojicha instead of a hojicha latte (if that makes sense). It was quite sweet. The sesame cream top was okay and honestly saved it but I think everything combined made it a pass for me. I think if you're trying to get a good hojicha latte I'd go elsewhere. Not bad but not good. Calamansi Espresso tonic 4/5 This was solid - nothing special but a solid standard espresso tonic. Wasn't too acidic and perfectly sweetened. But it didn't feel very special, couldn't really taste the calamansi flavor which is why I'm docking it a point. Seating here is really tough - I wish they added a bit more seats to their open area instead of putting it only on the sides. Some people ordered for dine in and had a really hard time finding seats - which sucks because they would have trays of food/drinks. They only have one cashier for drinks and then in the back is the food which I thought was an interesting set up since the food cashier was all the way in the back. I do really like the decor here though they def spent a good amount of time making sure the area is nice and they have a lot of parking in the back so it made it easier to find. I think if you go for the vibes it's fine - but don't expect amazing drinks. read more

Yutori - Calamansi espresso tonic, hojicha goma latte - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The bay area did need another Japonesque style cafe, and Yutori is all the hype at the moment. I'd say we had a pretty good experience here, but we did come on a Monday so I can't speak to the weekend volume. We ordered 2 x earl gray matcha lattes, both with light earl gray cream top and an extra shot of matcha. I'm glad we got the extra shot because without it, I think the matcha would have been underwhelming; which doesn't speak profoundly for the matcha itself. They are generous with the cream top though, so definitely ask for it to be light if you also prefer it less creamy. To my surprise, I did end up liking the earl gray cream more than I thought I would, and enjoyed the drink overall. Now it was not the best, most premium matcha latte I've had, but still one that I'd occasionally come back for. None of the food nor konbini options looked intriguing enough for us to splurge on. Additionally, seating is first come first serve for both indoor and outdoor tables. read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Only tried food which has no line because it's around the side. Prices are insane here and while the food is tasty and beautiful looking, I can't justify paying $18 for a tiny sandwich nor nearly $40 for a chirashi that needed more rice and fish. Some patio seating available. Will maybe come back for drinks when the line dies down. I'd like to see this concept survive but at a more affordable price. read more

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Went to Yutori for the first time, and their viral Earl Grey Matcha definitely did not disappoint! We originally wanted to try the banana sando, but sadly it was sold out. Instead, we got the black sesame scone, and wow -- the texture was sooo good. It wasn't overly sweet, and the black sesame gave it a really nice earthy aftertaste. Super unique and honestly kind of addicting. I'd rate the black sesame scone a 4.5/5. We also tried the matcha financier. Since it's made with gluten-free ingredients, the texture was a bit too dense for my liking, and it was sweeter than expected. Sadly, not my favorite. I'd give it a 2/5. Service was pretty quick, but the place fills up fast, so finding seating can be difficult. One tip: bring a hat or umbrella! The line gets pretty long, and there's not much shade outside. read more

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3.5/5 but rounded to 4. I really love the concept but I wish the konbini portion was bigger. We came on a Sunday afternoon and the cafe line was super long! We opted to just go straight to the market and deli section. Not a ton of items. I was hoping for more but it also just wasn't well stocked because it was so busy. They had some cute Japanese kitchenware but not enough to convince me to buy things. We tried onigiri. Tasty but super expensive cause of the "premium" ingredients inside. $8 for a black miso cod and a crab one. Not enough filling to justify that price but it was well flavored. Grabbed a tonkatsu bento. Everything was nicely flavored and balanced. The tonkatsu was super dry though so glad that the sauce was delicious enough to dunk it in there. Ordered an ebi katsu sando which was very expensive for one sandwich but I'd come back just for this. It was perfectly crunchy and the ebi was delicious with the right amount of mayo and salt. I wish there was a little more slaw though. Overall I'm excited to see what they do with this concept and can't wait to come back when the lines are much shorter and less busy!! read more

Yutori - Tonkatsu bento - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Wow wow wow this place is incredible!!! Sooo happy they are having their soft opening! The location is great!! Great parking!! Love how open and beautiful the Japanese garden atmosphere! The staff is very nice and welcoming!! The food is a must all of it from the delicious Sando to the tasty must try pastries Over all 5 stars I can't wait to come back!! read more

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Came here Sat afternoon around 1pm. Long line, someone let us know there was another entrance on the left side that leads to take out orders so we went in and grabbed a bunch of food: salmon salad, don bori, pork katsu, tuna mayo onigiri, egg sandwich. Everything was very good and fresh. Salmon salad- tastes like homemade orange dressing, fresh salad greens and enough salmon protein. Don bori- very high quality fish, so soft, little sides like pickle, ginger, wasabi included, soy sauce. Pork katsu: so soft, tasty, yummy dip, and potato salad sides, and veggies so fresh good Tuna mayo onigiri- fresh, rice is still soft, enough tuna tasty Egg sandwich- so yummy, flavorful not bland, fresh cucumber. After eating, got in line and waited 40 mins. Almost cracked at the end when someone let 5 people cut in front of us. Kept my cool thank god. Got the ceremonial matcha hot with oatmilk, kyoto latte, matcha financier, vegan chocolate cookie, banana bread, sesame scone. Ceremonial matcha- hot with oatmilk i asked for less sweet but it was barely sweet so i think normal would be good. Decent matcha a lil grainy. Kyoto latte- oatmilk less sweet. Less sweet on this one was perfect as partner does not like it sweet. Sesame scone- my fav of all, soo yummy, fluffy scone and taste the sesame. Love the sweet topping. Matcha financier- i didnt really like this bc im not a huge fan of this anyway , nothing wrong with it i think u would like it if u like financiers Vegan chocolate cookie- my 2nd fav. So thin and so tasty, crunchy and soft, great chocolate flavor. Banana loaf- didnt get to try this my partner ate it all without me! Overall, would recommend to try out if u dont mind a long wait for drinks and pastries. No line for the take out. read more

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Delicious and convenient Japanese food and drinks! The konbini part of Yutori has a nice selection of goods and grab and go foods. I tried the spicy mentaiko potato salad sardine sando, and while it was yummy, I think I wouldn't get it again as I think it is rather overpriced. But at least it was fast. I went during the soft opening weekend so it was really busy--I think I waited in line for about 40 minutes. But the drinks and baked goods were delicious! I tried the earl grey matcha latte and the black sesame hojicha lattes, both a nice amount of sweetness and tea strength for my liking. I absolutely loved pairing the black sesame scone with the hojicha drink. Definitely a must-try for black sesame lovers. The scone was also a good level of sweetness and moistness for me! Love when a scone is not too dry...the banana bread was also delicious though I don't feel the kinako came through enough. Not cheap either but feels more reasonably priced to me than the konbini items / more comparable to other places in the bay. Probably wouldn't wait that long for it again (bring an umbrella to shade yourself from the sun if you go at a busy time), but I'll definitely visit again! Curious to try the restaurant. Not much indoor seating for the cafe but they have a good amount of outdoor seating. I like the landscaping they did outside--feels like they brought a small taste of a Japanese garden to Palo Alto! read more

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The parking lot is a bit tough - recommend parking in the neighborhood. Came at 10AM and after 1 hour of waiting was able to order. They only have one person taking orders so it takes a long time. They have a life for the drinks and pastries. There is separate section that sells refrigerated bentos/onigiris and sandos. Pretty expensive prices. Sandos were ~$17. I thoroughly enjoyed my banana bread pastry. Onigiri was average. Earl grey matchas was very disappointing. The earl grey cream is good, but the matcha itself had zero to no flavor. Maybe their other drinks are good, but the matcha is not worth the hype and 1hr+ wait. read more

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This is a beautiful coffee shop, plain and simple. It's like an authentic coffee/bakery shop straight out of Japan. The landscape is amazing with a zen-like atmosphere, rocks and neatly trimmed trees, etc. There were a lot of people already sitting down waiting for opening. I ordered their black sesame scone and a Kuro Latte (Espresso, Kuromitsu bourbon) for $7.50. My friend ordered the Sweet Miso Latte (Espresso, Miso Brown Sugar) for $7. To be honest, both coffee drinks tasted identical. It tasted just like an iced latte with a good amount of flavorless simple syrup for sweetening. I can't taste the bourbon flavor at all. It's nothing special at all; it's basic coffee you can get at any other boutique style coffee shop. They serve Voyager coffee which good because it's local, but I truly thought it was going to be some Japanese coffee roast from the country. For their pour overs, they use La Cabra from Denmark which is super unique and something I would love to try. I will come back for a fresh cup soon. The scone was delicious and had a nice crunchy top layer. It just had notes of black sesame frosting and not overwhelming with the flavor. This coffee shop is also like a small Japanese market with snacks, bento boxes, dishware, and kitchen utensils. Prices are pretty high for all these but it's a nice addition to the coffee shop. There seems to also be a new restaurant opening on the side of the coffee shop which is still part of the Yutori brand. I would like to come back for this. Overall, the coffee shop is nice and aesthetically pleasing. It's clean and super neat. The baristas are a bit still new and that's the reason for a bit of slowness. I'd definitely come back again for a pour over! read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The most talked about new place in Peninsula right now? Yes. Was it worth it - kind of yes! I went here on a weekday and there was a short line around 2 pm. The interiors are clean modern and very aesthetic lighting. Their cafe and marketplace area is open right now and the restaurant will be open later on. The staff was super friendly and patient in explaining to me what all the different items on the menu were. They have some really interesting lattes and matcha drinks. I tried the Earl Grey matcha latte because ofc I love matcha and early grey tea both! The matcha itself was not very bold, it was mild and sweet. The earl grey cold foam was very lightly flavored and sweet. I'd have preferred a little more flavor in it but it was perfect for someone not looking for a flavorful matcha latte. Their marketplace is very cute to explore all the japanese products, food items, matcha making kits etc. they also have the famous sandos. Honestly, I'd have appreciated some egg free or vegan options as well. Esp when a coffee shop caters to people who drink non dairy drinks, they should have food options without dairy (and eggs?) too! They do have very limited indoor seating and since they are so popular, you'd be lucky if you got a place to sit inside. They do have a lot of seating outside though! read more

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I enjoyed my first experience at Yutori; despite the 28 minute wait, the two ladies I met made the line feel so short. Expect a 35-40 minute wait to get in and out; so if you're in a rush... gg. If you want to order sando or something quick, there's a separate cashier you can check out at by entering from the street side of the restaurant. Also they usually stock up on everything so they don't run out of product that often. I recommend the earl grey matcha with earl grey cream top, it tastes like cereal milk to me. I also suggest the sando with banana cream with pecans if you're craving something sweet. Parking is pretty bad because of the long line, but I got lucky finding parking in the front; there's plenty in the back. Oh, and seating is limited, it's difficult to find an available seat, but they're working on it. I really like the minimalist inside and outside the store. I think this place is pricey, but it's worth the visit if you're looking for good quality. read more

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Yotori might officially be my new favorite coffee shop. I absolutely loved the ambiance, especially their outdoor seating area such a cozy and relaxing spot to unwind. For coffee, we ordered the Kuro and Miso Sweet Latte, and both were delicious. As for the pastries and food, we tried the Guava Cheese Danish, Sesame Scone, and the Tomagoyaki Kurobuta Sando. Everything tasted really good, although the sandwich felt a bit overpriced at $18. It's probably something I wouldn't order again, but I'd definitely come back to try more of their pastries. Overall, still highly recommended for the atmosphere, quality coffee, and unique menu selections. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this place out on a Friday morning. There wasn't too much of a line at the time we went. We ordered the Kuro Latte, Hojicha Latte, one of their breakfast sandwiches and also, the ebi katsu sandwich once the deli opened on the konbini side. My husband also picked up a ready made bento that was still pretty warm and a salmon onigiri. We appreciated how there were separate entrances for the cafe and the deli/konbini side. They had cute little kitchen items for purchase and quick an convenient grab and go food. Everything was delicious, but I didn't really care for the morning sandwich. It was a little too heavy on the kewpie for me, but I think I'm just a little sensitive to that. I especially loved the ebi katsu sandwich. Price-wise, some things were a little pricey especially the grab and go bento. There was plenty of outdoor seating and with the nice weather, it was a good day to have brunch outside. I would come back for some coffee and try their pastries next time, but the other stuff seems a little overpriced. Another example would be the salmon bowl I spotted for grab and go. It seemed like the salmon filet was pretty thin and there was a lot of rice. Note: the parking would mainly be on the street, the lot is pretty small and fills up quickly. read more

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EEEEP. Yutori hasn't even hit socials....yet the line was out the door. So you know people are hangry for a bougie konbini! Soft opening yesterday from the owner behind Go Fish Poke Bar and Taro San (udon) comes Yutori, a Japanese cafe, konbini (convenience store), and marketplace. In several months, they'll be open in the evenings for dinner service. M E N U Two separate lines with different menus: * Line #1 (cafe) - Starting 8 am: Coffee, tea, breakfast sandos, pastries, and cookies. No charge for oat or almond milk. * Line #2 (konbini): After 10 am-10:30 am: Grab 'n go sandos, onigiri, bentos, and sides. They also have several made-to-order items. You cannot order drinks or pastries from this line. The grab 'n go section is located in back of the store. IMO, it makes more sense to have the grab 'n go section near the POS so customers don't have to stand in two separate lines. Plus, it would likely encourage impulse purchases. Tip: Have one person stand in line #1 while the other peruses the grab 'n go section. You can bring items from the cold case back to line #1. D R I N K S * Sweet Miso Latte ($7) - Add extra shot +$1.50 Strong and robust with a mellow sweetness (Okinawan brown sugar) and a touch of umami. * Earl Grey Matcha Latte ($8) - Add extra shot +$1.50 Bold earthy flavor with a creamy floral top. A very subtle sweetness. Glad I added an extra shot. Matcha is batched, not hand-whisked. S N A C K S / S A N D O S * Egg + Tuna Salad Sando ($12) Soft but not pillowy soft milk bread with a savory egg + tuna salad filling. Simple and done right with a refreshing crunch from the cucumber. * Banana Cream Sando ($14) Unfortunately, this looked and sounded better than it tasted. While the fluffy mascarpone yogurt cream's tang balanced the miso caramel pecans' sweetness, the banana flavor was too mild. After several bites, the flavor and texture started to feel monotonous. It was the last one in the cooler around 10:30 am so it looked like it had been sitting. The bread was kinda soggy and the cream started to separate. * Gome Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4.75) Didn't try, I accidentally tossed it while vacuuming my car. =( S E R V I C E The line is HELLA SLOW moving. With 13-15 people ahead, it took 45 minutes to order. Hope they put more menus up so customers can decide what to order in line, rather than at the counter. Once I got to the front, service was friendly and prompt; drinks were ready in 5 minutes. A M B I A N C E Japandi minimalism with limited indoor seating and front patio seating in the paved garden. The marketplace has Japanese houseware, condiments, snacks, candies, and more. I understand the vision behind selling Japanese houseware and goods but having more indoor tables instead would make the space more practical esp during the rainy season. Overall, awesome drinks (w/ the add'l shots) in a beautiful space. Hopefully, they can find a way to streamline the ordering process, as having to stand in two separate lines is a hassle. With patio seating, we'll be back to try their dinner and cocktails! read more

Yutori - Clock: Goma Chocolate Cookie ($4.75), Sando: Banana Cream ($14), Egg+Tuna ($12), Miso Latte ($7), Earl Grey Matcha ($8) + $1.50 extra shot - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The marketplace food looks amazing and super fresh. I got the teriyaki chicken BLT and it was really good, especially the milk bread. I would like to try their beef rice plate and chirashi dishes, but the day I went was cold and rainy so I wanted something warm. I don't think the line for the Cafe/pastries is worth the 30-60 minute wait, but my friend and I bought our food from the market and then ate it while in line to pass the time. Otherwise, we probably would have gone somewhere else for lunch. I tried the matcha financier which was good, but the matcha flavor didn't come through. I took the sesame chocolate chip cookie and black sesame scone to go. The cookie was really yummy and a unique flavor and texture combo. I felt like the scone could be better. I ate it after warming it up and still thought it wasn't the best scone, since it tasted a little dry. I also tried the goma hojicha drink and the black sesame cream foam on top was so delicious, I would recommend it. This is served as a cold drink. read more

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Went here on a weekday morning, and there were no lines! There was a single line for the pastries and coffee. If you want some of the other food items or merchandise, there is another door and register for that. At regular volume levels, this setup seems great, but I can't imagine waiting 30 - 60 minutes in each line if you want something from the cafe and from the food area. Like everyone says, after you order, your drink comes out very quickly. You get your pastry immediately. When the weather is nice, there is a decent amount of outdoor seating. However, we went on a rainy day, and there was very little indoor seating (maybe enough seating for a dozen people - people, not groups). It's definitely not enough seating. We got a nice seat in the corner, but soon after, people were definitely coming in more quickly than available seating. I could also see parking being a bit of a pain, but I appreciate that they have a parking lot. The food was good overall, but definitely on the more expensive side of things. I've had better baked goods, but I do like the unique flavors they offer. They are definitely good enough, but not going to blow your mind compared to some other places (or countries) * Black sesame scone: Tasty and well executed * Guava danish: Tasty, not too sweet * Sweet Miso Latte: Good, but the miso and other flavors were a bit subtle * Hojicha Goma Latte: I had this iced and enjoyed it, the black sesame flavor came though (just make sure to keep mixing it so you can get the flavor) The decor and general ambiance are very nice, including the outdoor area. I would actually prefer the outdoor area when the weather is decent. It's a great place to enjoy a coffee and catch up with friends. I don't think this will be a regular spot for me since I don't live near it (and it's a bit of a pain to get to with it's mid El Camino location), but it's worth trying at least once. I don't think it's worth waiting 30+ minutes though. read more

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Had their black sesame scone and it was so good. Drinks: earl grey cream top matcha and black sesame cream top matcha- black sesame was better but both were so good Service: they had to make my drink 2x coz they got it wrong both times but it's totally ok. Ambiance: lots of parking, super busy read more

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came on a thursday afternoon at 2pm with a pretty short line. was excited to come after hearing good things. the interior is cute with the local marketplace, decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. drinks were made pretty fast. prices feel high for what the drinks were imo. hojicha goma latte $8 got this iced, the hojicha itself wasn't very strong. the black sesame cream top was good but was quite heavy (i'm not usually sensitive to dairy). kuro latte tasted like a normal latte but had a slight hint of the bourbon flavor. overall a cute local spot, would maybe come back to try a coffee based drink but otherwise there's plenty of better matcha places nearby for less $ read more

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4 stars for the cafe, 3 stars for the konbini. About 45 min wait in line on a Sat morning around 11:45am. Earl grey matcha - earl grey foam was thick and delicious, matcha was alright but not as strong as I prefer. I saw they premake their matcha in a squeeze bottle, but at least when I went it wasn't oxidized! I would prefer getting my matcha elsewhere, like kaizen or maruwu seicha. Sesame cookie - sooo good. Put it on my car dash to warm up a little while I was driving home, and the chocolate melted a little to make the perfectly gooey cookie with a good hit of goma. Would try the black sesame scone next time! Konbini - if you want just the food, there's a separate line for the deli. They said they're putting out fresh stuff continuously, and I saw a couple of hot beef bentos being put out while I was browsing. I really wanted to try the miso banana sando, but they were all out, so I grabbed the sardine sando instead. It was good, but kind of exactly what you expected - potato salad and sardine. It said the potato salad was seasoned with yuzu kosho, but I don't know that I tasted it, it seemed more like black pepper than yuzu kosho? And the sardines maybe should have been mixed into the salad, the fish didn't really stick to the bread so it was a little harder to eat. It was also really expensive, $15 for a small sando - I could satisfy my Japanese potato salad craving for about half the price at Osaka Marketplace. I'll give them another shot when the full restaurant is open, and I'd be back to try more of the bakery! read more

Yutori - Earl Grey Matcha latte, sardine potato salad sando, sesame cookie in the bag. - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This is a little cafe with a little konbini-ish store that just opened up recently. Cafe has some nice unique flavored coffees and teas that you won't find anywhere else. Pastries here are also unique here as you won't find them anywhere else. I got the yutori tonic, hojicha goma late, and a black sesame scone. Konbini section seems to be a work in progress for now. Grab and go refrigerated food section has a limited selection. Only saw egg salad and tuna sandos and a limited selection of drinks. Will definitely come back. read more

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I was a fan of Yutori, a cute Japanese spot offering a cafe, a konbini, and soon a restaurant/bar. I stopped by to get a caffeine fix, trying their Kyoto Latte (with espresso, elderflower, and lemon zest), their Sweet Miso Latte (with espresso, shiro miso, and brown sugar). I also picked up their Tamagoyaki Sando (with dashi-enriched rolled omelette and kewpie between milk bread) and their Yuzu Yogurt Parfait with Housemade Granola (with yuzu curd, Greek yogurt, blueberries, and housemade granola with kinako and sesame). They also have grab-and-go items. Note that their konbini is handmade daily in small batches, so it is a first-come, first-serve basis. Staff are friendly and efficient, and there's limited seating inside. A cute spot to peruse through their market items and to grab a snack/drink. +small batches of handmade items for the day +friendly service read more

We needed some caffeine to get through the day, so while we were in the Palo Alto area, this place popped up and we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, the line was pretty long, but the parking lot was spacious, so we decided to wait since we assumed it would move quickly for a café. We ended up waiting about 45 minutes. We noticed there was only one person taking orders, and since it's a soft opening, they are probably still figuring things out. It would be great if they had at least one or two self-order kiosks, which would also help the staff focus more on making coffee and baking pastries. The interior is really nice, with a warm woody aesthetic that makes the space feel cozy and inviting. I also loved the decor. There are outdoor seating areas as well, and they do a great job cleaning tables almost immediately after guests leave so the next people can sit down comfortably. I had high expectations, but honestly the drinks were just okay and nothing too special. I've had similar drinks at other cafés, and I don't think it's worth a 45-minute wait. We were already in line so we stayed, but next time I would probably come early in the morning on a weekday instead. I do wish they had more seating inside, but overall the space itself is thoughtfully designed and very pleasant to sit in. read more

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Stood in an hour-long line to order at the cafe (skip the line if you're just visiting the deli) and it was worth it for all the sesame flavored things. The neri goma chocolate chip cookie was delicious and well balanced. We also got the chicken sando with bacon and the hojicha goma cream top. The sando is skippable - too much bread that doesn't feel like authentic milk bread and the fillings were kinda random. The cream top was excellent though and the sesame flavor really comes through (ask for less sweet to adjust per your liking) read more

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We came here for warm opening. The place is beautiful and clean. The landscape is very nice. The service was great. The was a long line out the door. There seem to be 3 sections: 1) The long line was for drinks and pastries. 2) a whole different area for bentos and sandwiches. It looked like a small store. 3) a restaurant. The earl gray matcha latte was very good. The vanilla latte was OK (nothing special). We also tried a few pastries - sesame cookies? and the matcha/horchata Twix were Ok. The Bento box came with poach eggs, sliced thin beef, salad, potato salad, green beans. The beef was a little the beef a little grizzly but the poach egg was nice. ($28. A bit pricy for what it was) The fruit sandwich was interesting. The bread was soft. It was filled with whipped cream and banana. ($13). Overall it was a good experience and enjoyed the ambience. (5 stars for the ambience. 4 stars for the actual food) read more

Yutori - Japanese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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