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Upscale mainstay for Californian-New American fare focusing on sustainable ingredients.
30 locals recommend
Flea Street
3607 Alameda de las PulgasUpscale mainstay for Californian-New American fare focusing on sustainable ingredients.
Long-running counter-serve deli offering sandwiches, Mexican fare, a coffee bar, plus wine & beer.
7 locals recommend
Lutticken's
3535 Alameda de las PulgasLong-running counter-serve deli offering sandwiches, Mexican fare, a coffee bar, plus wine & beer.
Fast-casual joint offering Mexican eats (including gluten-free items) & outdoor seating.
15 locals recommend
Lulu's on the Alameda
3539 Alameda de las PulgasFast-casual joint offering Mexican eats (including gluten-free items) & outdoor seating.
Counter-serve pizza shop features classic pies, pasta & more in a straightforward compact interior.
7 locals recommend
Avanti Pizza Fresh Pasta
3536 Alameda de las PulgasCounter-serve pizza shop features classic pies, pasta & more in a straightforward compact interior.
Sports bar known for burgers, brews & deviled eggs, with a heated patio, arcade games & 8 TVs
28 locals recommend
Dutch Goose
3567 Alameda de las PulgasSports bar known for burgers, brews & deviled eggs, with a heated patio, arcade games & 8 TVs
Seasonal American breakfasts & lunches served in an airy, contemporary dining room with a deck.
Restaurant 3000
3000 Sand Hill RdSeasonal American breakfasts & lunches served in an airy, contemporary dining room with a deck.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
55 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
A pair of East Coasters runs this chain of pizzerias, offering NYC-style pies from a brick oven.
22 locals recommend
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
880 Santa Cruz AveA pair of East Coasters runs this chain of pizzerias, offering NYC-style pies from a brick oven.
Laid-back kitchen doling out kebab & falafel standards plus wraps & seafood in a casual atmosphere
Galata Bistro Mediterranean Grill
827 Santa Cruz AveLaid-back kitchen doling out kebab & falafel standards plus wraps & seafood in a casual atmosphere
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
52 locals recommend
Subway
2799 El Camino RealCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Cheery gastropub is favored for pastrami sandwiches & other meaty eats chased with Belgian brews.
59 locals recommend
The Refuge
963 Laurel StCheery gastropub is favored for pastrami sandwiches & other meaty eats chased with Belgian brews.
Long-running local favorite for everyday Italian dishes in a lively neighborhood setting.
13 locals recommend
Ristorante Carpaccio
1120 Crane StLong-running local favorite for everyday Italian dishes in a lively neighborhood setting.
Family-owned diner lures locals with its ample breakfast & lunch fare served in an old-school space.
9 locals recommend
Ann's Coffee Shop
772 Santa Cruz AveFamily-owned diner lures locals with its ample breakfast & lunch fare served in an old-school space.
Cafe serving a range of housemade bagels, coffee, sandwiches, salads & drinks.
14 locals recommend
Bagel Street Cafe
1049 El Monte AveCafe serving a range of housemade bagels, coffee, sandwiches, salads & drinks.
Informal chain cafe & bakery serving gourmet sandwiches on fresh bread plus other light fare. -
6 locals recommend
Le Boulanger
622 Laurel StInformal chain cafe & bakery serving gourmet sandwiches on fresh bread plus other light fare. -
Part of a New York-style deli chain with mile-high sandwiches, old-school feel & upbeat atmosphere.
Max's Opera Cafe of Palo Alto
711 Stanford Shopping CenterPart of a New York-style deli chain with mile-high sandwiches, old-school feel & upbeat atmosphere.
Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
California Pizza Kitchen at Stanford Shopping Center
136 Stanford Shopping CenterChain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
Gourmet Franks
199 Stanford Shopping CenterRestaurant
Cafe showcasing a variety of French pastries & breads, plus a menu of sandwiches, soup & pizza.
La Baguette
170 Stanford Shopping CenterCafe showcasing a variety of French pastries & breads, plus a menu of sandwiches, soup & pizza.
Family pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies for dine-in or take-&-bake, as well as pasta & sandwiches.
Villa Lucia's
1725 Woodside RdFamily pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies for dine-in or take-&-bake, as well as pasta & sandwiches.
Cozy taqueria serving homestyle eats, plus an extensive salsa bar in modest digs with a wall mural.
Rosita's Taco Stop
1515 Woodside RdCozy taqueria serving homestyle eats, plus an extensive salsa bar in modest digs with a wall mural.
Yat Sing Restaurant
38 Woodside RdComfortable & casual chain destination for familiar homestyle Chinese dishes.
Chain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space.
47 locals recommend
Round Table Pizza
570 N Shoreline BlvdChain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Tiny counter-service Mexican restaurant offering jumbo burritos & a variety of fish tacos.
Bravo Taqueria (Redwood City)
980 Woodside RdTiny counter-service Mexican restaurant offering jumbo burritos & a variety of fish tacos.
Creative Thai & Cambodian eats served in simple digs with Buddha- & elephant-themed decor. -
9 locals recommend
Thaibodia
910 Woodside RdCreative Thai & Cambodian eats served in simple digs with Buddha- & elephant-themed decor. -
Drinks & Nightlife
Stylish contemporary steakhouse furnishes prime cuts & fine wines to an upmarket clientele.
LB Steak Menlo Park
Stylish contemporary steakhouse furnishes prime cuts & fine wines to an upmarket clientele.
Northern Italian spot serves large portions of the classics in comfy quarters with sidewalk seating.
Angelo Mio
820 Santa Cruz AveNorthern Italian spot serves large portions of the classics in comfy quarters with sidewalk seating.
Shopping
Posh Bagel
869 Santa Cruz AveBakery
Cold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain.
8 locals recommend
Pressed Juicery
2162A Union StCold-pressed juices & cleanses are the specialty of this high-end regional chain.
Essentials
Open-air, garden-lined mall with high-end department stores & boutiques, specialty shops & eateries.
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterOpen-air, garden-lined mall with high-end department stores & boutiques, specialty shops & eateries.
Everything Else
Founded in 1885, this private research school is known for law, engineering, business & medicine.
537 locals recommend
Stanford University
450 Serra MallFounded in 1885, this private research school is known for law, engineering, business & medicine.