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Favorite Places around Palo Alto
Philz Coffee is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

1. Philz Coffee

8.6
3191 Middlefield Rd (at Loma Verde Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Coffee Shop · Midtown Palo Alto · 216 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Try the Tesora your first time, and go light on the sugar (and consider light cream even if you normally take it black).

Coupa Café is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

2. Coupa Café

8.0
538 Ramona St (btwn Hamilton & University), Palo Alto, CA
Café · University South · 269 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Try the Tiger Spice Chai or one of the spicy hot chocolates. Arepas are delicious.

La Costeña is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

3. La Costeña

8.2
235 E Middlefield Rd (at N Whisman Rd), Mountain View, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Moffett-Whisman · 48 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Get steak—they'll cook it up fresh as soon as you order. And definitely go for the spanish rice.

4. Café Venetia

8.1
419 University Ave (btw Waverley St. & Kipling St.), Palo Alto, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown North · 100 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Get one of the thick chocolate espressos. It's halfway between an espresso and chocolate mousse.

Cho's Restaurant is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

5. Cho's Restaurant

213 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Try each of chicken won ton soup, three chicken/pork dumplings, and three chicken/pork potstickers. Pork buns are pretty good too.

The Counter is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

6. The Counter

369 S California Ave (btwn Ash & Birch St), Palo Alto, CA
Burger Joint · 139 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Some of the best burgers and fries I've had in the Bay Area. Go for onion strings or fried egg (or the hard-boiled ones) on your burger, and try the 50-50 of regular and sweet potato fries.

Sushi Tomi is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

7. Sushi Tomi

8.4
635 W Dana St (btwn Hope & View St), Mountain View, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Old Mountain View · 128 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: My favorite mid-priced sushi place near Palo Alto. They don't take reservations so plan for 30 minutes to an hour walking around Castro.

Fraiche Yogurt is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

8. Fraiche Yogurt

200 Hamilton Ave (at Emerson St.), Palo Alto, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · University South · 146 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Best frozen yogurt I've ever had. Apparently they produce their own yogurt while everyone else shares the same (worse) distributor. Get the original tart yogurt with apple crisp!

9. Driftwood Deli & Market

8.4
3450 El Camino Real (at Matadero Rd), Palo Alto, CA
Sandwich Spot · 25 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Really phenomenal sandwiches but for some reason I never remember to go back!

Amarin Thai Cuisine is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

10. Amarin Thai Cuisine

6.2
174 Castro St (btwn Villa & W Evelyn), Mountain View, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 74 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Great Thai food, and not too expensive.

In-N-Out Burger is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

11. In-N-Out Burger

8.7
1159 N Rengstorff Ave (at US 101), Mountain View, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Ask for a neopolitan shake (chocolate + vanilla + strawberry).

Verde Tea Cafe is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

12. Verde Tea Cafe

6.9
852 Villa St (at Wild Cherry Ln), Mountain View, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Downtown Mountain View · 71 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Honey and Earl Grey Milk Teas with (regular or small) pearls are my favorites. Food isn't bad but there are a bunch of great places around that are much better so go to one of them!

Phở Vỉ Hoa is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

13. Phở Vỉ Hoa

7.9
4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Los Altos · 74 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Way better than the gross places on Castro. My favorite is #13 if I recall correctly.

Oren's Hummus is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

14. Oren's Hummus

8.9
261 University Ave (btwn Ramona & Bryant), Palo Alto, CA
Israeli Restaurant · Downtown North · 239 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Great pita and hummus. Hard to believe this is in Palo Alto, not Tel Aviv.

Happy Donuts is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

15. Happy Donuts

7.4
3916 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Donut Shop · Barron Park · 26 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Pretty much the only place around open 24/7. Plenty of seating and outlets, free wifi, and cheap coffee and donuts. Make sure to look up at the ceiling.

Pampas is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

16. Pampas

529 Alma St (btw University & Hamilton), Palo Alto, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · University South · 78 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: All-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria for ~$50. Try every steak they bring you, try the chicken hearts (once, and never again), and demand they bring out some grilled pineapple.

Taqueria El Grullense is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

17. Taqueria El Grullense

6.9
3636 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Barron Park · 33 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Late night greasy Mexican food. They'll probably mess up your order but it won't matter because it's 12am and you'll get something good anyway.

Lozano Brushless Car Wash is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

18. Lozano Brushless Car Wash

2690 W El Camino Real (at Del Medio Ave), Mountain View, CA
Car Wash and Detail · 44 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Free popcorn and lemonade while they do an awesome job washing your car? Yes please.

Patxi's Pizza is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

19. Patxi's Pizza

441 Emerson St (btwn University & Lytton Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown North · 80 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: I've never been to Chicago but these pizzas are pretty damn good. There can be a bit of a wait in the evening though.

Tea Era 茶殿 is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

20. Tea Era 茶殿

7.4
271 Castro St (btwn Villa & W Dana St), Mountain View, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Downtown Mountain View · 103 tips and reviews
Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

21. Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House

368 Castro St (btwn California & W Dana St), Mountain View, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 98 tips and reviews
Shabuway is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

22. Shabuway

180 Castro St (btwn W Evelyn Ave & Villa St), Mountain View, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 41 tips and reviews
Jamba Juice Barron Park is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

23. Jamba Juice Barron Park

3990 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Juice Bar · Barron Park · 8 tips and reviews
Jamba Juice Barron Park is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

24. Jamba Juice Barron Park

3990 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Juice Bar · Barron Park · 8 tips and reviews

Omer Z.Omer Zach: Strawberry Nirvana if you're feeling healthy, Strawberry (née 3G) Energizer if you're feeling somewhat irresponsible with your health, and, off the secret menu, White Gummy if you want to die young.

Rose Market is one of Favorite Places around Palo Alto.

25. Rose Market

1060 Castro St (at Sonia Way), Mountain View, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews