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Brunch spots in Palo Alto

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Palo Alto is filled with many notable spots and establishments for activities of all kinds. This thriving area in Silicon Valley also has a number of great bunch locations that are guaranteed to give you the needed boost for the day. Here are the top places to brunch in Palo Alto:

  1. Pastis French Bistro
    447 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    Named after an anise-flavored drink from Europe, Pastis French Bistro serves authentic French cuisine to Palo Alto residents and visitors. This popular brunch spot has a cozy interior and offers al fresco dining to their customers. Try their simple, yet delicious meals like Croque Monsieur and Sandwich Au Confit de Canard. The restaurant’s prime location is also right beside the California Avenue Farmers Market, an open-air market held every Sunday.

    Pastis French Bistro is open Tuesday to Sunday.

  2. Tootsies at the Stanford Barn
    700 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA

    If you’re craving for comfort food, head to Tootsies at the Stanford Barn. The restaurant serves Italian-inspired meals such as fresh bombloni, ricotta pancakes, and vegetable frittatas. The wooden interiors exude a cozy and relaxing atmosphere as you dine in comfort. Their patio gives you the option to brunch al fresco. Tootsies at the Stanford Barn is located inside a brick building on Welch Road.

    Tootsies at the Stanford Barn serves brunch every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  3. Palo Alto Creamery
    566 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA

    Located on Emerson Street, the Palo Alto Creamery is everyone’s favorite brunch spot in Silicon Valley. Their philosophy of “simple food done well” has brought in customers nonstop since 1923. The Palo Alto Creamery offers a wide selection of breakfast and lunch meals like their corned beef hash and eggs and grilled chicken breast sandwich. The restaurant has a Fifties-style interior complete with vintage decorations and booths.

    Palo Alto Creamery opens at 7 a.m. from Monday to Friday; and at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

  4. Peninsula Creamery Dairy Store and Grill
    900 High St, Palo Alto, CA

    A typical brunch meal in the Peninsula Creamy Dairy Store and Grill consists of a savory sandwich and a creamy milkshake. Since 1923, this family-owned restaurant on High Street has been serving a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes to go along with their signature milkshakes. Try their all-American breakfast, which consists of eggs, toast, and hash browns. Wash it down with their mint-chip milkshake.

    The Peninsula Creamery Dairy Store and Grill is open at 7 a.m. from Monday to Friday; and at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

  5. Café Brioche
    445 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

    Café Brioche serves a masterful combination of California and Southern French cuisine. Order your brunch meal from their daily specials on the menu board or from their brunch menu. Some of the delicious brunch meals in Café Brioche are their smoked salmon bagel, brioche burger, and seared chicken omelet. There are tables outside the restaurant if you prefer to have your brunch there.

    Café Brioche is open every day.

Once you see what Palo Alto has to offer, you’ll never look back. Learn more about the city and explore your real estate options in our Palo Alto community page. You can also call David Chung or Sunny Kim at 650.489.6251 or message us via davidandsunny(at)compass(dotted)com.

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