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Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Palo Alto
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Kat MandelsteinJuly 19, 2013Vegans get the Carrot MushroomOsso Bucco from the plant eater menu. Has roasted rainbow carrots, oyster mushrooms, braised Swiss chard, soft-miso polenta, roasted chestnut-shallot jus. #delish
Natalia PapakyriazisDecember 12, 2016Stuffed kale was very good. Large range of choices for all: vegan, vegetarian, omnivores. Would def come back.
Andrew SandlerSeptember 15, 2016Love that half the menu is veg/vegan and the other half is for meat eaters. The cocktails are really good. Duck dumplings were a great start
I typically come here for brunch on the weekends. It's fun sitting on the patio outside with a dog. The hostess who usually works on the weekends loves dogs and brings a water bowl.
If you still have room for dessert you absolutely have to try RawDaddy ice cream trio - it's so unique and delicious (and yes, it's raw!)
Renee TeefiveNovember 16, 2016The food is delicious and healthy. The chefs take great care in combining wonderful flavors and textures.
Kelly BartzSeptember 17, 2013Such a great place. First time I had brunch and it was very yummy. I suggest the Idaho potato crab cake with poached eggs and a creamy lemon sauce.
Holy shi* if you can order the salmon burger , do it immediately. I got it as a special but you might be able to swing it.
- D LinMay 25, 2015Light but still fixed the craving chicken waffles. Juicy battered chicken meat with waffles with bacon in them.definitely a good hangover food
- great chicken and waffles plate. The waffles are incredible (bacon studded!)...the chicken is tempura battered so not what you'd expect with a traditional chicken / waffles plate but it'll do.
Elizabeth AustinApril 14, 2013If you read about it in food/ wine,they have it on the menu here. Fresh and yummy consistently the best! Ps if you forget your glasses for reading, they have loaners!- I know brunch. So here's what you do: order the "Blue Max" (poached egg special) with a side of applewood bacon. When finished, thank me...preferably via channels like twitter. @tristanwalker btw! :)
They define what exceptional service truly is. Friendly staff. Charlie Ayers is very personable. There's something for everyone. Best burgers in PA!
Adam JonesMarch 21, 2017Try the cucumber salad. It is delicious. I also like the pizza. There are so many delicious combinations of ingredients. Try it.
Marc PrioleauMarch 7, 2013Agree with comment from Tristan. Sit at the bar on a busy night if you want to see how a well-oiled restaurant kitchen works. Had 2 specials and both were very good.
Agatha YuOctober 13, 2014Gluten free? Dairy free? Vegan? You got it. This place can't be more hip/organic/yoga-pants. I only looked at the meat eater section of the menu.
Delicious food. Very healthy options. Extremely friendly staff.
- If you haven't already, try to sit at the "bar" to see the chefs go to work! They're awesome. You also get to see/smell all the good foods. Be on the lookout for Charlie Ayers!
Gluten free cookie was really good! Brussels sprouts side Is boring, get something else! My waiter was lame, but the rest of the staff picked up to make it decent experience at the counter!
Kyle FowlerFebruary 8, 2013The burger for dinner was excellent and the chicken and waffles for breakfast are the way to go.
Mark MinessJuly 30, 2013Super Salad was great. And if you want to get it to another level, add salmon. Highly recommend!- Make sure you say hi to Ernie at the bar. He's awesome. He's also totally cool with folks changing the channel at the bar. Win win win.
Sandeep ChandanaAugust 27, 2010classy cafe.... eat their quinoa with yellow curry chicken.... sheer brilliance. And definitely try their agave soda...so much better than the cola....definitely skip their sugar free desserts
Sreejita DebJuly 8, 2012Curried tofu scramble with spinach and crimini mushrooms- guilt free delicious-ness. Give the games on the table a spin. A little cheesy but fun.
Deborah PetersenSeptember 19, 2011Affordable by Palo Alto standards, this cafe is a great dinner place, especially for vegetarians. Try the seaweed salad, and pork fire bowl.
KayeSeptember 27, 2010A great place to go for Gleuten-free eating, everything is clearly marked (though I wish they had GF appitizers!). Also, another vote for the Curry Chicken bowl... Soo good!
The Blue Max with bacon at brunch is really good. Nice twist on eggs florentine.
B SathAugust 11, 2013Get whatever Jeremiah (host) says. I tried Godzilla juice and glazed short ribs - both were dynamite.- Mariianne CraryFebruary 19, 2015Highly interesting combination of healthy and super tasty. Talented chef!
There is so much that is great to eat at Calafia, but I have to say that I really love the pizza.- SherynAugust 16, 2012The Yellow Curry Chicken, Crimson Quinoa Salad and Lamb Burger are excellent choices, as are their specials.
- So fun to sit at the counter and watch the chefs prepare the amazing food.
jordanschumMay 31, 2010Whole wheat bread loaf from the Market a go-go side is delicious. Outside edges are covered with a variety of seeds and the hint of honey is definitely notable. :)- Mason MasonbigrSeptember 11, 2013I love the food, but I especially love the pizza cooked in that beautiful pizza oven.
The specials are amazing; there's always at least one that's worth changing my order for.- I love the pizza. The combination of flavors is outstanding and delicious.
- I love sitting at the counter watching the chefs prepare the food
SammieJune 11, 2012Grab the Presto tablet to see pictures of the food, order, pay and play games straight from your seat. Cool stuff!
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Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go
855 El Camino Real (855 El Camino Real)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
In 2009, Charlie Ayers leased nearly 5,000 square feet of space in the Town & Country Shopping Plaza across from Stanford University, realizing his dream of a owning neighborhood spot serving organic, sustainable, healthy, delicious food...
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Fri
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(650) 322-9200
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Parking
Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
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- 9.1
"Samples! Chocolate-covered everything. Quick & cheap to grab a salad or sandwich to go."
Alice Fang - 8.4
"Delicious burgers for less than $10 per person. Be sure to grab a double cheeseburger, lettuce wrapped with special sauce!"
Jesse Johnston
- 8.7
"Great soups, great pastries, perfect cappuccino!"
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- 8.2
"Great food and service even during Covid. Outdoor dining is great especially during the warm fall evenings of Palo Alto. Somm owner Dennis is super friendly"
Andy Wang - 6.0
"Excellent breakfast buffet!"
Craig Cmehil - 7.3
"The portions were large and very healthy! I had the salt and pepper chicken with a side of salad, yummy!"
Jeena James
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- 6.1
"Love this place. Friendly staff especially during morning hours. Baked goods are ok but if you have few extra minutes go to whole foods market next door to get a fresh muffin."
Misha Birman - 8.5
"Good place to cover all your needs from groceries to furniture to cafés. Lots of parking place. Outdoor seating of cafés sometimes crowds the pavement."
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