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Sprout Cafe
Salad Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
"Kyoto salad is very delicious and healthy!"(6 Tips)
"Always use orderahead app during busy times."(5 Tips)
"Best Nicoise Salad not from France"(4 Tips)
"The Osaka salad is my go to"(3 Tips)
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Jonathan YanAugust 16, 2014The chipotle chicken sandwich is super tasty, great for a small/medium lunch. If you're looking for something larger, maybe go for a large salad with chicken or fish.
Ariana FaustiniJuly 16, 2013My new favorite salad place. I made my own special salad with all the vegan goodness. Note that they can take a while so don't go when you are in a rush. Also, the soup is spectacular.
the kyoto salad here is crazy good: peppered crusted ahi tuna, mixed greens, seaweed, somen noodles, tofu, edamame, sprout, carrots, sesame seeds, miso sesame dressing, and a hint of awesome
If you're thinking of getting here early to beat the lunch rush, don't bother - the place is filled with DoorDash and other delivery folks picking up for local offices, and you're behind them.
Kimberly SOctober 10, 2013The Osaka salad is my go-to... Sometimes they skimp on the ahi tuna but overall it is filling. Love that it has brussel sprouts, too!
Kyoto salad is da bomb. Don't go here in a hurry...pretty much EVER. Pad 15 minutes to their estimated time and you'll be happy - this includes order ahead app. Darn good salads!
Daisy ZookAugust 29, 2017Had the Porca grilled cheese sandwich. Was delicious and just the perfect size for lunch.
for a guilty indulgence: grab one of the chocolate brownies with nuts for desert. always fresh, soft and irresistible! maybe the best in palo alto!
OrderAheadMarch 5, 2013Sprout Cafe now lets you order and pay ahead with your phone. Download the OrderAhead App. Read more
Meghan HoweJuly 11, 2013Order ahead!! It's wonderful to go food!! Especially the pulled pork sandwich or salmon club!
Even if you order take-out with OrderAhead, be prepared to wait an extra 10-15 minutes at lunch time if you order anything other than salads. time of ordering to time of getting food = 60 minutes
- the chipotle chicken sandwich is unreal. great flavor, filling and a nice kick! such a hidden gem on this stacked menu.
AshJanuary 14, 2010ry Somen noodle salad ($8.45) — a happy jumble of Japanese somen noodles, mixed greens, kaiware sprouts, carrots, bean sprouts, crispy wonton strips and roasted chopped peanuts all dressed with a ligh
linda hongJanuary 19, 2010hands down my favorite salad place ever! get spinach and mixed greens, add applewood bacon, corn, peas, sprouts, mango, carrots, french beans, half passionfruit dressing mixed in, half on side. perf!- sprout makes a meeeeeean chocolate chip cookie. Do it. You can find them under the kettle chips by the register
This is a great place for a lighter meal option (just hold the dressing on the side!).
Call at 9 with your order to pick up at 11. They are swamped with catering orders and you can still wait awhile when you show up at 11- Always use orderahead app during busy times. Skip the line and go to the cashier to pick up your order. They get very busy and chaotic during lunch in there.
I love their salads that you can make yourself. Also try their egg rolls. Good lemonade too.
PoojaNovember 8, 2014Pomona salad: good but less quantity. Didn't fill me up as much as the salads at La Boulange. Also very pricy for the quantity and taste.- get the harvest salad and substitute grilled chicken for the potatoes. fresh, healthy and delicious!
Chris AstonJanuary 21, 2013They have clipboards at the entrance for you to check what you want in your salad. My avocado was rotten though...
Order ahead, for gods sake... Or you'll spend your entire lunch waiting for lunch.
Tim JohnsenMarch 17, 2015Place is way too busy for its own good. Expect to fight for a table and wait in a huge line if you go for lunch.
Don't be fooled. The "crispy potatoes" in the steak sandwich are fancy potato chips. And that is awesome.
Apparently Friday evenings are when they are epically careless with 75% of the orders, therefore holding everything up. I can't believe they still keep shorting people on their orders.
Love their salads, try the "order ahead" app to make take-out super quick
Get the Southwestern salad & add the grilled chicken to it
Belinda JansenAugust 8, 2013Warning to Vegans and the lactose-intolerant: they put yogurt in their hummus. Weirdos.
MNovember 17, 2013they forgot one of my toppings (realized after I left :/). the service of the person at the register was not friendly at all and very off-putting. the salad was still delicious though.
Order ahead with orderahead app to skip the line and 20 min wait for food!
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(650) 323-7688
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