Milind's Palo Alto Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This great pedestrian friendly street with lots of coffee shops, wine bars, restaurants, and a couple Michelin rated restaurants, is just a 5 minute walk away.
7 locals recommend
California Avenue
California AvenueThis great pedestrian friendly street with lots of coffee shops, wine bars, restaurants, and a couple Michelin rated restaurants, is just a 5 minute walk away.
A great way to travel to San Francisco (“The City”) and back.
83 locals recommend
California Avenue Caltrain Station
101 California AveA great way to travel to San Francisco (“The City”) and back.
Sightseeing
If you aren’t familiar with Stanford, it’s just a 20 minute walk, and a beautiful historic campus, that’s well worth a visit.
64 locals recommend
Stanford
If you aren’t familiar with Stanford, it’s just a 20 minute walk, and a beautiful historic campus, that’s well worth a visit.
Food scene
If you need coffee, this local coffee shop is a great place to sit and take a breather. In the evenings, it moonlights as a wine bar, if Calave, the wine bar across the street is too crowded or loud for you.
7 locals recommend
Printers Cafe
320 California AveIf you need coffee, this local coffee shop is a great place to sit and take a breather. In the evenings, it moonlights as a wine bar, if Calave, the wine bar across the street is too crowded or loud for you.
Somewhat Inexpensive, fast, Indian/Pakistani food that packs a spicy punch.
41 locals recommend
Zareen's
365 California AveSomewhat Inexpensive, fast, Indian/Pakistani food that packs a spicy punch.
When Steve Jobs was alive, you’d see him here occasionally enjoying the amazing, authentic sushi.
14 locals recommend
Jin Sho
454 California AveWhen Steve Jobs was alive, you’d see him here occasionally enjoying the amazing, authentic sushi.
The little bar section is faster to be seated in, and this is always a good place for a Mojito, or some hearty, heavy, Cuban food.
29 locals recommend
La Bodeguita del Medio
463 California AveThe little bar section is faster to be seated in, and this is always a good place for a Mojito, or some hearty, heavy, Cuban food.
Inexpensive and quick falafel and shawerma wraps make this a solid choice for a quick, filling meal.
18 locals recommend
Mediterranean Wraps
433 California AveInexpensive and quick falafel and shawerma wraps make this a solid choice for a quick, filling meal.
A relatively recent addition, this place just got it’s first Michelin star, and is relatively more approachable than the 2 Michelin starred Baume across the street. Make reservations, and be ready to splurge, cause it ain’t cheap. Best Old Fashioneds in town.
6 locals recommend
Protégé
250 California AveA relatively recent addition, this place just got it’s first Michelin star, and is relatively more approachable than the 2 Michelin starred Baume across the street. Make reservations, and be ready to splurge, cause it ain’t cheap. Best Old Fashioneds in town.
California Ave becomes a pedestrian only Farmer’s market with great food choices and street music every Sunday from 9am - 1pm.
27 locals recommend
California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueCalifornia Ave becomes a pedestrian only Farmer’s market with great food choices and street music every Sunday from 9am - 1pm.
Grocery Store
Good places nearby to buy basics.
Molly Stone’s is just a couple blocks down the street and a good place to pick up basics like water, beverages, fruit, and snacks.
65 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
164 California AveMolly Stone’s is just a couple blocks down the street and a good place to pick up basics like water, beverages, fruit, and snacks.