Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Umami Burger
452 University AveGourmet burgers and draft beer
This no-frills Chinese spot has an entirely vegan menu featuring tofu, veggies & imitation meats.
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Garden Fresh Chinese Vegan Cuisine
1245 West El Camino RealThis no-frills Chinese spot has an entirely vegan menu featuring tofu, veggies & imitation meats.
Nola
535 Ramona StLoud and lively. New Orlean/ cajan food.
La Morenita
800 Emerson StSmall, casual Mexican restaurant.
Best chocolate cake that's been around forever!
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The Prolific Oven Bakery
550 Waverley StBest chocolate cake that's been around forever!
Great greek restaurant. It's pricy and usually hard to get reservations, nice choice for special occasions!
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Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StGreat greek restaurant. It's pricy and usually hard to get reservations, nice choice for special occasions!
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StA popular cafe that offers a light menu.
Best for takeout Mexican food. Always a line during busy hours.
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Sancho's Taqueria
491 Lytton AveBest for takeout Mexican food. Always a line during busy hours.
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveAn old-timer, authentic Italian restaurant.
What's not to like and just one block from the apartment. Go for brunch, drinks, lunch or dinner.
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Il Fornaio
520 Cowper StWhat's not to like and just one block from the apartment. Go for brunch, drinks, lunch or dinner.
A great place for lunch or dinner!
Best Brunch on Sat and Sundays around the corner at their old location, The Annex. Well worth the wait!
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Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveA great place for lunch or dinner!
Best Brunch on Sat and Sundays around the corner at their old location, The Annex. Well worth the wait!
One of the best places for tasty and spicy food!
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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StOne of the best places for tasty and spicy food!
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveEasy walk to get your morning coffee.
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveFor hardcore coffee drinkers!
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveModern Vietnamese food.
Basically sushi-burrito! Asian & Latin flavors & some organic ingredients.
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Sushirrito - Palo Alto
448 University AveBasically sushi-burrito! Asian & Latin flavors & some organic ingredients.
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveTapas & Latin food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hong Kong-style Chinese fare including a dim sum menu served in elegant white-linen surroundings.
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Tai Pan
560 Waverley StHong Kong-style Chinese fare including a dim sum menu served in elegant white-linen surroundings.
High-energy sports bar known for its Stanford allegiance, happy-hour deals & mechanical bull.
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The Old Pro
541 Ramona StHigh-energy sports bar known for its Stanford allegiance, happy-hour deals & mechanical bull.
Gordon Biersch
640 Emerson StreetHangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu served in a casual setting.
Nice selection of local and imported wines.
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The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona StNice selection of local and imported wines.
Great Mexican food and the best margarita! Loud and popular for Happy Hour!
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Reposado
236 Hamilton AveGreat Mexican food and the best margarita! Loud and popular for Happy Hour!
Shopping
Gelato Classico
435 Emerson StOriginal Italian ice-cream place.
The best natural frozen yogurt in downtown Palo Alto.
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Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveThe best natural frozen yogurt in downtown Palo Alto.
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson StA landmark diner! One of my favorite places!
lululemon
432 University AveIf you need workout clothes and don't mind paying extra for high quality, this is for you!
Apple Palo Alto
340 University AveGet your latest gadgets here!
CVS
325 Sharon Park DrPharmacy and more.
Everything Else
This is the place if you want to get a nice massage and pamper yourself!
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Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveThis is the place if you want to get a nice massage and pamper yourself!
United States Postal Service
380 Hamilton AvePost office
Many classes with great teachers. A short walk from the apartment.
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YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveMany classes with great teachers. A short walk from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StSmall theater featuring indie movies.
One of a kind old-fashion theater to catch up on the classics!
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The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveOne of a kind old-fashion theater to catch up on the classics!
Outdoor sculptures and 20 original works of renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Stroll around the garden and explore the beautiful Stanford University campus.
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Ġnien Skultura ta 'Rodin
Outdoor sculptures and 20 original works of renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Stroll around the garden and explore the beautiful Stanford University campus.
Entertainment & Activities
Small park with a play structure. Take a book and enjoy some sunshine!
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Heritage Park
300 Homer AveSmall park with a play structure. Take a book and enjoy some sunshine!
An outdoor farmers' market from May-November. Go early and try the food from local vendors or to buy some fresh produce.
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Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StAn outdoor farmers' market from May-November. Go early and try the food from local vendors or to buy some fresh produce.
Located on the campus of Stanford Univ. In addition to Rodin Garden, there are many different exhibitions at the museum.
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Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrLocated on the campus of Stanford Univ. In addition to Rodin Garden, there are many different exhibitions at the museum.
Essentials
Grocery store. Offers hot food, sandwiches, sushi, juice bar and bakery.
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealGrocery store. Offers hot food, sandwiches, sushi, juice bar and bakery.