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Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go

Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go

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American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Palo Alto
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Appetizers​
Sesame Udon Noodles
10.00
Rice​ wine vinaigrette, black & white sesame seeds, green onions, roasted shiitake mushrooms
Papas Con Ajo
7.00
Crispy​ shoestring fries tossed w/ garlic, parsley & Calafia spice blend served withSpecial Red Sauce #1 (VG)
Tempura Fried Vegetables
10.00
Changes​ often; ask your server for the daily selection. Served w/ most appropriate dipping sauce
Tofu Lettuce Cups
10.00
Chilled marinated & roasted tofu, butter lettuce, carrots, radishes, chili lime vinaigrette
Sides​
Vegan Mashed Potatoes & Miso Mushroom Gravy
10.00
Ginger Mashed Yams
6.00
Jalapeño Jicama Slaw
5.00
Shredded napa cabbage, shredded carrots, jicama, jalapeños, creamy cole slaw dressing
Braised Greens, Almond Butter
7.00
Rainbow swiss chard, sautéed w/ shallots, glazedwith cider vinegar & finished w/ avegan turmeric scented almond butter, dried cranberries & walnuts
Roasted Root Vegetable Cous Cous Salad
7.00
Roasted parsnips, carrots, turnips, red onions, rosemary, California olive oil, golden balsamicvinegar, pearl cous cous
Brussels Sprouts Fricassee
7.00
Shredded​ Brussels sprouts sautéed w/ Californiaolive oil, fresh thyme, garlic w/ roasted criminimushrooms
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
7.00
Quinoa Pilaf
5.00
Wakame Salad
6.00
Seaweed, sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice winevinegar, chili flakes
Citrus Marinated Beet Salad
7.00
Red beets, orange juice & zest, dill, red onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar
Butternut Chilijack
8.00
Roasted butternut squash, stewed organic tomatoes, white corn, jalapenos, pepperjack cheese, cilantro, lime juice
Paninis, Tacos and Burgers​
Black Bean & Rojo Tofu Tacos
10.00
Shredded green cabbage, minced red onions, cilantro, white corn tortillas
Vegetable Soy Lentil Quinoa Burger
13.00
Ground​ vegetables, pureed organic tofu, lentils, quinoa, basil & garlic. Served w/ spiced tomato jam & crispy vegan onion strings, brioche bun
Goat Cheese Arugula Panini
11.00
Onion​ marmalade, pumpkin & hemp seed pesto, mozzarella cheese, ciabatta roll
Salads​
Crimson Quinoa Salad
10.00
Beet infused golden quinoa w/ red currants, lemonzest, parsley, shaved roasted beets, wild arugula, basil citrus vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Salad
16.00
Roasted butternut squash, toasted hazlenuts, babyfrisee, baby spinach, local goat cheese, chives, tossed in a honey mustard dressing
Roasted Mushroom & Black Bean Tostada
15.00
Chipotle scented black beans, roasted crimini mushrooms, shredded cabbage, cilantro, minced red onions, queso fresco, chili lime vinaigrette, crispy white corn tortilla
Super Salad
14.00
Dinosaur kale, quinoa pilaf, Greek style feta cheese, California walnuts, dried cranberries, lemon juice, extra virgin California olive oil
NoHo Salad
14.00
Roasted butternut squash, shaved fennel, roastedmushrooms, toasted pumpkin seeds, organic baby spinach, basil citrus vinaigrette
Grain and Noodle Bowls​
Butternut Squash, Millet & Kale
15.00
Sautéed w/ your choice of yellow curry cream sauceor vegan curry sauce, served over brown rice & Hodo Soy puffy tofu
Lexi's French Lentil Bowl
15.00
Green French lentils, sautéed spinach, roasted yams, roasted crimini mushrooms, simmered in a yellow, curry cream sauce w/ quinoa pilaf
Spinach Dragon Noodle Bowl
13.00
House made spicy Wild Wood organic tofu, spicy vegan almond butter, green onion, flat rice noodles
Pizzas​
Vegan Love Fest
12.00
Lemony garbanzo bean puree, grilled radicchio, grilledred onion, kalamata olive & jalapeño tapenade
Apple & Goat Cheese Pizza
13.00
Granny smith apples, local goat cheese, Point Reyes blue cheese, wild arugula, curry vanilla vinaigrette & California walnuts
A Simple Pizza
10.00
Simple tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil:
Goat Cheese Beets & California Walnuts
13.00
Shaved roasted beets, goat cheese, & garlic served w/ wild arugula salad w/ basil citrus vinaigrette
Dreamy Mushroom Pizza
14.00
Roasted domestic, shiitake & crimini mushrooms, béchamel sauce, Spanish manchego cheese, fresh thyme
Not So Small Plates​
Gluten Free Noodles
14.00
Spinach, walnuts, flat rice noodles, pumpkin & hempseed pesto, parmesan cheese, vegetable stock & a small amount of butter
Vegan Love Plate
15.00
Coriander dusted roasted beets, sous vide olive oil pureed cauliflower, braised dinosaur kale, giant lima beans, roasted shiitake mushrooms & rosemary polenta
Tofu Lentil Loaf
15.00
French lentils, quinoa, pureed organic firm tofu, basil, garlic, ground vegetables, almonds, nutritional yeast. Served w/ vegan mashed potatoes & misomushroom gravy
Appetizers​
Duck Dumplings
11.00
Fresh​ ground duck, shiitake mushrooms, minced ginger, green onions, sake, sesame oilserved w/ appropriate dipping sauce
Little Neck Clams & Udon Noodles
13.00
Dashi,​ sake, garlic basil puree, udon noodles
Rock Cod Tostada
16.00
Oan roasted red rock cod, rojo sauce, chipotlescented black beans, red chile lime vinaigrette, cabbage salad, crispy white corn tortilla, queso fresco
Chicken Drumettes
10.00
Sous​ vide, flash fried & served w/ Google style hot sauce, teriyaki sauce or spicy BBQ sauce
Crispy Pork Belly Buns
16.00
House cured pork belly, slow roasted, served w/ ared miso aioli, sliced radish, cilantro, minced pickled habanero chilies
Pizza​
Wolfgang’s Pizza
14.00
Duck confit, pumpkin & hemp seed pesto, mozzarella & goat cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
12.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, Zoe's pepperoni
Guanciale Burrata Pizza
15.00
Zoe's cured pork cheek seasoned w/ rosemary & garlic, sliced super thin & served w/ nutty & creamy burrata cheese, tomato sauce, fresh oregano
Paninis, Tacos and Burgers​
Chicken Tacos
10.00
Rojo sauce, shredded green cabbage, cilantro, minced red onions, queso fresco, white corn tortillas
Chicken Goat Cheese Panini
13.00
Grilled​ chicken breast, goat cheese, arugula, mozzarella cheese, pumpkin hemp seed pesto, ciabatta roll
Calafia Burger
15.00
Half​ pound of grass fed beef, Clover Dairy organiccheddar cheese, grilled onions, apple wood smoked bacon, house made pickle
Steak Tacos
14.00
Grilled marinated hanger steak, ginger scallionsauce, butter lettuce shells, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, lime wedge
California Chicken Burger
14.00
Crispy onion strings, Monterey pepper jack cheese, spiced tomato jam, house made pickles
Lamb Burger
16.00
Spiced​ ground lamb patty, marinated red onions, tzatziki sauce, spinach, brioche bun
Soups and Salads​
Soup of the Day
5.00 - 10.00
New BoHo Pork Salad
14.00
Organic baby spinach, butternut squash, Calafia'sfamous citrus braised pork shoulder, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, basil citrus vinaigrette
Brick Chicken & Blue Cheese Salad
15.00
White miso marinated, skin on chicken breast pressed under a brick (not really) . Served warm & crispy over butter lettuce, raddichio, Point Reyes blue cheese dressing spiked w/ bacon, horseradish & chives
Shaking Beef Salad
16.00
Grilled marinated hanger steak, fennel, arugula, mint, rice wine vinaigrette, sesame seeds
Spicy Napa Duck Salad
16.00
Pulled duck confit, shredded napa cabbage, shreddedcarrots, green onions. Tossed in a spicy lime scented tahini dressing finished wiith crispy won ton strips & cilantro leaves
Mahogany Salmon Salad
16.00
Served w/ wild arugula, pickled shiitake mushrooms, carrots, golden beets, warm quinoa pilaf, rice wine vinaigrette
Grain and Noodle Bowls​
Big Bowl of Beef Chow Mein
16.00
Marinated hanger steak, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, cabbage, udon noodles, veal stock
Yellow Curry Chicken
15.00
Pulled rotisserie chicken, spinach, roasted yams androasted crimini mushrooms simmered in a yellow curry cream sauce served w/ quinoa pilaf
Fiery Bottom BBQ Pork Bowl
15.00
Shredded pork shoulder, spicy BBQ sauce, sautéedspinach, roasted yams, sunny side up quail egg, brown rice
Not So Small Plates​
Lacquered Beef Short Rib
20.00
Fall off the bone, slow cooked short rib of beef served w/ horseradish mashed potatoes
Turkey Meatloaf
17.00
Ground lean turkey, minced vegetables, thyme, oatsand garlic, creamy mushroom gravy & gingered mashed yams
Mahogany Salmon
18.00
Blue steel pan roasted Loch Duart salmon, served medium w/ wakame & red quinoa pilaf
Crispy Chicken Breast
17.00
Shaved fennel, wild arugula, golden beets, honey mustard vinaigrette
Grilled Hanger Steak
22.00
Served w/ roasted endive, Point Reyes blue cheese, crispy shoestring fries
Pan Seared Filet Mignon of Beef
23.00
Grass fed beef from Never Ever ranch, served w/ roasted shiitake demi glace, sous vide pureed cauliflower & butter braised dinosaur kale
Made to Order Salads​
Grilled Zucchini & Quinoa Salad
9.95
Baby​ spinach leaves, grilled zucchini, red quinoa pilaf, roasted yams, spicy marinated tofu, rice wine vinaigrette.
Spicy Napa Chicken Salad
10.50
Shredded​ napa cabbage, shredded carrots, diced roasted chicken, crunchy won ton strips, cilantro, green onions, spicy tahini dressing.
Super Salad
12.00
Dinosaur kale, red quinoa pilaf, Greek feta cheese, sun dried cranberries, California walnuts, lemon vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon Salad
12.50
Smoked salmon, seaweed, cucumber, marinated rice noodles in rice wine vinaigrette.
BoHo Salad
10.75
Shredded citrus braised pork shoulder, diced jicama, orange disc, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, baby spinach leaves & basil citrus vinaigrette.
California Walnut & Beet Salad
10.25
Organic​ mixed baby greens, roasted beets, locally made goat cheese, toasted walnuts & red wine shallot vinaigrette.
Queen Calafia Chopped Salad
10.75
Hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped bacon, blue cheese, turkey, hard boiled egg, black pepper ranch dressing.
Rockin Rojo Chicken Salad
9.75
Shredded organic chicken, shredded organic romaine lettuce, crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded jicama, roasted corn, chili lime vinaigrette.
Calafia Salad w/ Chicken
10.25
Organic romaine lettuce, creamy parmesan dressing, house made croutons, parmesan cheese & grilled chicken breast.
Larry's Curry Chicken Salad
11.75
Organic mixed baby greens, pulled rotisserie chicken, dried cherries, green onions, yellow curry, yogurt, mayonnaise, toasted walnuts.2.5
Made to Order Sandwiches​
Palo Alto Club
9.25
Roasted​ & sliced Zoe's turkey breast, apple wood smoked bacon, leaf lettuce, mayonnaise on toasted honey wheat bread.
Peace, Love & Grilled Cheese
7.50
Three​ cheeses, tomato jam & arugula on sourdough bread.
Eric’s Club
7.95
Plain white bread, sliced Zoe's turkey breast, lettuce & mayonnaise.
Stewie's Press
11.25
Roast beef, pesto, mozzarella, red onion marmalade, ciabatta bread pressed on the panini press & served hot
Stanford Muffaletta
9.50
Sliced Zoe's salami, ham, prosciutto, provolone, pickled jardinière vegetables, olive jalapeno spread on multi-grain boule bread; served by the wedge.
New Sand Hill Sandwich “VC’s favorite”
10.25
Shaved black forest ham, Swiss cheese & organic butter on organic ciabatta pressed in the panini press & served hot
Fork In The Road Grass Fed Beef Hot Dog
9.25
Served on white bun w/ house made pickles & grilled onions
Breakfast Sandwich
4.99
Fried or scrambled egg, cheese, choice of bread
Bagel w/ butter
1.75
Bagel w/ cream cheese & smoked salmon
5.95
Vegan Palo Alto Club
8.75
Multi grain vegetable soy patty, soy mayonnaise, leaf lettuce on a toasted vegan bun.
Doug Edwards
12.00
Sliced​ smoked salmon, leaf lettuce, shaved red onions, cream cheese on multi-grain bread.
Cardinal Press
10.25
Grilled chicken, spicy red pepper, mayonnaise, provolone cheese, on ciabatta bread pressed in the panini press & served hot.
Viking Panini
9.50
Black forest ham, swiss cheese, dijon mustard, house made pickles on ciabatta pressed in the panini press & served hot.
Paly High Sub Sandwich “hot or cold”
9.50
Honey wheat sub roll, sliced Zoe's turkey, roast beef, provolone cheese w/ shredded romaine lettuce, shaved red onions, oil & vinegar.
Think Macro “keep it local” (v)
9.00
Roasted shiitake mushrooms, multi grain vegetable soy patty, grilled onions, melted swiss cheese, grain mustard, honey wheat bun.
Breakfast Burrito
4.20
Scrambled egg, black beans, cheese & google sauce
Complete Breakfast Sandwich
5.99
Fried or scrambled egg, bacon or ham, cheese, choice of bread
Bagel w/ cream cheese
2.75
Breakfast​
Available w/ gluten free, vegan curry sauce upon request
Fruit Plate
16.00
Assorted​ berries, melon, kiwi, pineapple, & red flame grapes w/ choice of organic cottage cheese or organic yogurt
Eggs Chiapas
13.00
Crispy organic white corn tortilla, two eggs sunny side up, two strips of bacon, black beans, diced avocado, queso fresco & rojo sauce
Idaho Potato Crab Cake
24.00
Shredded idaho potatoes, dungeness crab meat, green onions, two poached farm eggs & roasted asparagus. Served w/ lemony hollandaise sauce
Chicken & Waffles
14.00
Crispy tempura chicken w/ bacon-studded waffles & maple syrup
No Huevos Rancheros
13.00
Scrambled organic soft & silken hodo tofu w/ calafia's special new mexico chili sauce, white corn tortilla chips, chipotle-scented black beans, diced avocado & pickled habañero chili relish:
Super Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
13.00
Whipped butter & maple syrup
Cinnamon French Toast
12.00
Whipped​ butter & maple syrup
Lexis French Lentil Bowl
15.00
Green french lentils, sautéed spinach, roasted yams, roasted crimini mushrooms, simmered in a yellow curry cream sauce w/ quinoa pilaf
House-Baked Breads, Muffins & Scones
8.00
Today's​ selections served w/ whipped butter
Daily Scramble
10.00
Hash​ brown potatoes & toast
Calafia Breakfast
11.00
Two eggs any style, applewood-smoked bacon or chicken sausage, hash browns & toast
Blue Max
15.00
Hash browns topped w/ sautéed mushrooms, spinach & two poached eggs w/ melted swiss cheese & lemon hollandaise
New York Steak & Eggs
23.00
Grilled new york strip, two farm eggs any style, roasted asparagus, bearnaise sauce, & toast
Grilled Loch Duart Salmon Filet
22.00
Crispy​ hash brown potato, two eggs any style, bearnaise sauce
Buckwheat Pancakes
13.00
Whipped​ butter & maple syrup
Tofu Scramble
12.00
Turmeric & cumin-scented tofu, mushroom, spinach & carrots served w/ a fresh fruit cup & toast
Salads​
Crimson Quinoa Salad
10.00
Beet-infused golden quinoa w/ red currants, lemon zest, parsley, shaved roasted beets, wild arugula, basil-citrus vinaigrette
Super Salad
14.00
Dinosaur kale, quinoa pilaf, greek-style feta cheese, california walnuts, dried cranberries, california eureka lemon olive oil vinaigrette
New Calafia Chopped Salad
16.00
Napa cabbage, shredded fresh horseradish, radishes, sliced granny smith apples, roasted golden beets, chives, applewood-smoked bacon, honey mustard vinaigrette
Sandwiches​
Croque Madame
12.00
Zoe's black forest ham & swiss on pan de mie french toast, farm fresh sunny-side up egg, organic field greens & honey mustard vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon & Bagel Plate
18.00
Toasted bagel: choice of plain, sesame, poppy, or everything, smoked salmon, red onion, sliced cucumbers, capers, citrus-marinated beets & choice of cream cheese or lemony garbanzo-bean spread
Eggplant Panini
16.00
Balsamic-roasted eggplant, onion marmalade, fresh mozzarella, pumpkin-hemp seed pesto & ciabatta roll. Served w/ a butter lettuce salad, chives, radishes, california eureka lemon olive oil vinaigrette
Belgium Waffle Breakfast Club
14.00
Scrambled farm eggs, melted jarlsberg or white new york cheddar, black forest ham or applewood smoked bacon, bacon-studded waffles, spicy maple syrup dipping sauce. Served w/ mixed organic greens in basil-citrus vinaigrette
Burgers​
David Chang Burger
18.00
Marin sun farms grass-fed beef burger, melted new york white cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, wasabi aioli, sunny-side up farm egg, turnip-jalapeño kim chee. Served w/ papas con ajo
Calafia Vegetable Burger
15.00
Beets, bulgar wheat, shiitake & domestic mushrooms, grated carrots, nutritional yeast, french lentils, almond flour. Served w/ white cheddar cheese, grilled onions, diced avocado, pan de mie bun
Calafia Burger
17.00
Half pound of pasture-raised beef, grilled onions, apple wood smoked bacon, white cheddar, house-made pickles
Pizza​
Roasted Asparagus, Potato & Manchego Pizza
15.00
Roasted shallot puree, parmesan cheese, yukon gold potatoes, california olive oil
Breakfast Pizza
16.00
Smoked salmon, ricotta, arugula & topped w/ a sunny side farm fresh egg
A Simple Pizza
10.00
Mozzarella, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Vegan Love Fest Pizza
11.00
Lemony garbanzo bean puree, grilled radicchio, grilled red onion, kalamata olive & jalapeño tapenade, fresh basil
Wolfgang's Pizza
14.00
Duck confit, pumpkin & hemp seed pesto, mozzarella & goat cheese
Sides​
Yogurt Granola & Fresh Fruit Parfait
9.00
Chicken Sausage
8.00
Hash Browns
4.00
Short Stack of Pancakes
9.00
Fluffy or buckwheat
Seasonal Coffee Cake
4.00
Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
6.00
Papas Con Ajo
7.00
Two Eggs Any Style:
5.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon
5.00
Single Pancake
5.00
Fluffy or buckwheat
Biscuits & Gravy
6.00
Single Plain Waffle
5.00
Fruit Cup
5.00
Oatmeal
9.00
Brown sugar, raisins, & california walnuts

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Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go
855 El Camino Real (855 El Camino Real)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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At: Town & Country Village
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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...
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  • Mon, Wed–Fri
    • 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
  • Sat–Sun
    • 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
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(650) 322-9200
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Yes
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