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Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
(Now Closed)Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Palo Alto
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Anna FahlmanSeptember 1, 2014Great food, location and service! Best place in Palo Alto and close to Stanford University - don't miss it!
Marc KatsambisJanuary 24, 2019A beautifully presented bakery & cafe. Enjoyed the Omelette Ranchero, but was disappointed with my bowl sized latte. Good coffee in the US is few and far between.
It's really hard to find a better cafe for breads & pastries, fresh food and great coffee all under the same roof & shady oak. One of my favourites on the Peninsula
Tom MaxwellJune 7, 2020Really nice carrot soup. The greyhound’s tooth cocktail was nice as well! A bit pricey but really friendly servers
One of the few places around with mini baguettes, perfect for those times when you can't finish a whole one before it turns into a rock.
Tummy boner: crispy rabbit rillette in rabbit jus, bavette steak in bonito bagna cauda, drunken bourbon bread pudding.1 of the best meals I've had in a while. Warm, inviting, and great service 2 boot.
Jorge FimbresAugust 15, 2015The Rotisserie chicken is so tender in the salad, it's delicious. If you are very hungry, this is a small portion.
Gabriella CalvoDecember 11, 2010Best restaurant I've been too in awhile. EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing and perfectly cooked/baked. I would be more specific but I get the feeling everything on the menu is just as great.
Amy MatsunoSeptember 14, 2013I want to ask them what brand of panini maker they use because even a simple ham and cheese panini was cooked to perfection. Crispy, good ridge width, warmth, yum!
They do everything so well here. You can't go wrong! And the people are great! Sit outside or at the bar in the morning...
MAGGIE WietingMarch 20, 2013Have their Farmer's Weekly Lunch prixe fix. All carefully chosen ingredients for a truly delectable concoction of chef's best fresh flavors
Go for the faro as a change of pace to pasta. You won't be disappointed.
Gilt CityApril 1, 2011The local purveyors who supplied the ingredients for each item are listed directly on the menu: some well-known sources include Mariquita Farm, Cowgirl Creamery, Niman Ranch and Fulton Valley Farms.
Jennifer YihJune 16, 2011$12 mimosa? Absurdly overpriced. $12 pulled chicken sandwich with brie and smoked bacon? Much better and amazingly delicious. Loved the tasty pickles that came with it too. Staff very courteous!
Catherine M. 🍷July 13, 2013The high noise level is perfect when you have small children. Enjoyed a lovely french toast and basic breakfast despite a cold noisette.
Rob. ArrNovember 24, 2016Ok breakfast... just not particularly worth the $77 for 2 adults & 1 child. Next time we get pastries & coffee and save the omelette for the nest trip to IHOP.- Orecchiette, Chicories, Prosciutto, Pickled Peppers, Toasted Breadcrumbs
The weekend brunch is spectacular! The menu rotates, but they have these apple fritters always that are to die for.
Armelle GoreuxApril 11, 2015Great ciabatta bread. Sandwhic he's are amazing yet expensive. Gets busy in the mornings.
If you tell your waiter you want to split the appetizer they'll actually bring it out on two plates and you actually get more than if you split it yourself!- Strozzapreti. Rarely seen in a menu and totally worth a try.
- Jesse JohnstonDecember 15, 2014Pricey (~$20 per person for brunch), but all of the items they serve are local and the quality is second to none.
Gracie Liu-FangJuly 24, 2013Great hot chocolate, especially with a marshmallow. The cookies are amazing; ask them to warm them up for you.
Sonia WongNovember 6, 2012Sit at the counter. The servers are the best and its the best way to have a couples meal unless you want to be alone.
Melissa MirandaAugust 7, 2014The veggie quiche at the bakery is always a hit with our 2 year old. It's heavenly.
Hot cocoa is delish! Rich cocoa flavor...between a milk and dark chocolate. Very creamy, een with nonfat milk-topped off with a homemade marshmallow. A tad bit on the sweet side...
Christine YingJanuary 17, 2013Long line at 8:30. A nice break since I missed Caltrain. Definitely get a chocolate croissant.
Chris KantarjievDecember 8, 2017The space is very appealing, but the service and food are more often a "miss" than a "hit". I keep trying, and keep being disappointed.
Delicious pull chicken sandwich! Latte was served in a big bowl.
The bakery part is phenomenal. Amazing cookies. But pretty much everything is great.
Sit outside, enjoy the people there and bring your dog!
Thick cut juicy bacon, fresh strawberry jam, latte serve in a bowl, must try
Genevieve ChanDecember 27, 2011It pays to have dinner here close to closing ... Free bread! They have us three French rolls and three baguettes to take home.
- The farroto with vegetables is a creative vegetarian option. Give it a whirl!
Try their croissant breakfast sandwiches really delicious
KKSeptember 15, 2012Ask for baguette vs their regular bread. So much better. In fact, if something isn't right, just ask and they will make it so...love this place.
Perfect baked goods. An amazing baguette costs less than at Safeway
Deborah PetersenSeptember 19, 2011The coffee is made by the cup and to die for. The ham and cheese paninis are the best lunch deal.
Archit SachdevaNovember 4, 2018Coffee was meh. The fried chicken sandwich was meh. Worst croissant. I’ve had in years. Given the price, would have expected to be a lot better than mediocre.
Carrot soup is one of my faves. Sit outside with the lighted tree and heat lamps!
The Charles Harris Baker, a thing of beauty, a drink of refinement.- Great local, organic fare, however their 'Roast' coffee is special and try their croissants and bread
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Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
855 El Camino Real Ste 110 (at Embarcadero Rd)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:30 PM
(650) 853-9200
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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