Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University South, Palo Alto

Mandar P. • April 15, 2016The ambience is really awesome here. Great place to sit outside and get some work done.

Elizabeth I. • February 6, 2018Daily pasta specials, delicious assortment of pizzas, fried chicken Mondays and an outdoor heated patio?!? What more can you ask for??

Priyanka L. • June 27, 2022Vegetarian 🌱 ramen is heavenly! Don’t eat anything before this. They really helped us choose the best option and it was amazing 🤩 .

Sergey S. • May 25, 2017Mint Mojito or mocha tesora are excellent choices. Lots of comfy seating!

Marc K. • January 24, 2019Loved, love, loved the food here! One of the more ‘upmarket’ Greek tavernas I’ve eaten at and each dish (shared plates) did not disappoint! Opa!! Get the Octopus and the sautéed greens.

Gabe S. • December 7, 2014Banh Mi Roti is great and Shaking Beef is incredible.

Simon C. • October 15, 2012Great place for your typical all-american brunch, their sourdough and rye bread are really good.

Jonathan S. • July 31, 2011Try the Tempranillo: it's big, it's bold, it's chewy... absolutely wonderful!

Jeff H. • June 26, 2019Great ice cream and a neat story on how the business came into existence. I had the salted caramel ribbon.

Rich J. • April 9, 2022Millionaire Scramble is delicious. The crispy potatoes and vegetables were great, too.

LocoCat • December 28, 2012The Banana Cream Pie is to die for. We love it more than the BCP at Mission Pie in SF. Fresh bananas, perfect custard (not too firm not too runny) and a thick graham cracker crust!

Douglas G. • July 17, 2016The two grain bowls (earth and bay) are very filling. Great healthy lunch!

Gina S. • August 25, 2019Great mocha! Yummy coffee! Be prepares to wait!

‎ ןıɥd ʍ. • October 29, 2022Black Sesame Coconut Jar, Matcha Red Bean Coconut Jar and Strawberry Coconut Jars were all delicious 😊

Andrew S. • June 10, 2016Team outing for dinner. Excellent drinks and starters. The oysters were really fresh and tasty, as was the crabamole.

Danny Z. • August 14, 2021Absolutely delicious. Get the sesame leaf, chicken biryani, and the rest of the menu

Jessica C. • July 14, 2012Amazing (but expensive) Chinese food. Gai lan, Peking duck, fried rice, ribs... all delicious.

Darren K. • March 13, 2016Spicy mocha and spicy hot chocolate. Both super good! The crepes are amazing as well try Maxine.

Bia K. • September 24, 2013Amazing salads and iced teas. Try the red one with passion fruit.

Jaydeep S. • August 26, 2015Everything is good here. Kind of on the pricier side but well worth it.

Shobhit G. • May 13, 2013Bun Aloo tiki with paneer is amazing.

Frank K. • February 11, 2015Their vegetarian soup was excellent, was a puréed celery that night, and the gnocchi was excellent.

Bikash M. • July 23, 2017Great Caribbean food. The patties are delicious, the chicken wings pack a punch, and the curry goat is flavorful and comes with a well cooked side of plantains.

Tanner C. • February 16, 2015Surprisingly filling, tasty acai bowls. Love the Powerhouse or Trailblzer. Water glasses are near the back!

Jeff B. • February 20, 2015Good place to work in Palo Alto. Good coffee and food, fast Wi-Fi, some outlets, and outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. Added plus, you can order from your table with the Downtown app.

Emily K. • October 6, 2016The porcini parpadelle is divine- Light yet hearty and fulfilling. Save room for dessert - sticky toffee pudding is great!

Jeff J. • November 14, 2014The ice cream is creamy and delicious. Just pick your favorite flavor and enjoy.

Ashlyn A. • December 31, 2016I live in Redwood City and this is by far the best Thai food I've had in the area. Service was also great!

Douglas G. • July 1, 2019Chimichurri steak on pretzel is a damn good sandwich.