Cafe Zoe
| Address: | 1929 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA |
| Phone: | +1 650-322-1926 |
| Site: | cafezoehub.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 8AM–9PM Closed |
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A Private User
This place changed ownership and was renamed Cafe Zoe (changed from Cafe Espresso) in mid 2008. Cafe Espresso was already wonderful, but Cafe Zoe is fantastic! (It has 4.5 stars on Yelp) Atmosphere: Really nice and cozy, with plants on the tables and a patio in the back. Free wi-fi all the time. There are toys for the kids and a full bookshelf for the adults. On Friday nights, there is live music too. This shop is off the beaten-path, so if youre looking for a quiet, family-owned place with easy parking and friendly atmosphere, this is totally the place. Food: The paninis are about $8 apiece, but theyre worth it because they are so good. The sandwiches and salads are also very good, as is the coffee. They also have smoothies and gelato for sweets-lovers, and loose leaf teas for the tea snobs. This coffee shop is in a neighborhood about a mile from downtown Palo Alto, between middlefield and 101 on Menlo Park.
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Bryan Nabong
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, Cafe Zoe is exactly what Id like an neighborhood coffee shop to be. The staff was incredibly friendly and the place was clean. The had just the right amount of busy vs empty. There was plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside. There looked to be a good amount of outlets for those device junkies :) The coffee and food was good. I think I give Cafe Zoe a Very Good rating because I enjoyed my overall experience there, it makes the food taste better, ya know? I love that they support the local schools. The current art display on their walls was created by local students, and speaking with the barista, they do work with the schools to display projects. From the few hours I was there I saw a few high school kids come in to get drinks, socialize, and/or study. Community connection here is wonderful. If I only lived closer, Cafe Zoe would be a regular spot for me.
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Alyx Barranger
I dropped by here the other day when I was looking on Yelp for a local place to eat, and the good reviews drew me in. I had the ham, pear and brie panini and it was really delicious. I thought that the portions were very generous and that the flavor combinations were incredible. Also, the meal came with a salad that was also delicious. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience here. I thought it was cool that they do live music with local musicians and they have a really cute community within the cafe itself, but it was so loud with the music because the cafe is so small that it was hard to talk and fully enjoy my experience.
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Brian Bulkowski
Yay, cafe Zoe. Besides being a great little community coffee shop, the owner spends time making real espresso. They serve barefoot coffee now, and do barefoots barrista training, so they might have the best espresso in Menlo and palo alto --- just as good as Blue Bottle. The owner uses a different grind for espresso drinks, so the coffee taste "cuts" through the milk , although I dont drink them. Afternoon sandwiches are ok.
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Michael Perez
I love this place precisely because its not part of the silicon valley scene. Its an oasis of sanity in a sea of foolishness. The owner "gets" what it means to build real community through a successful business and I consider it a great asset to the neighborhood. I know all of the baristas and they all know me. You can get coffee, tea etc. In a lot of places, but you cant get what this café creates at a chain.
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David Liang
Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here for lunch with a friend on Thursday. I was told the Tomato Basil Mozzarella was the most popular panini, but I opted for the Ham Pear, and Brie instead. The sandwich was pretty good, and the arugala and apple salad was decent as well. My friend said her chai latte was pretty good. Service was good, although my water was empty, and there was a wilty green in my salad.
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ANN Morrison
Our favorite local coffee shop. They have a cozy play area in the back and yummy hearty breakfast burritos, avocado bagels, creamy lattes and hot chocolate and fruit bowl. Also, a super staff. Relaxing and delicious!!
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Khamid Bakhadirov
Very nice place for coffee and atmosphere. Baked goods are fine. Breakfast sandwiches are frozen and then grilled. Staff is very nice. Parking is a bit limited. Atmosphere is quite amazing though.
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Karen N
Ive come here with my child for a game night with Mathnasium of Palo Alto-Menlo Park. The staff is very friendly and the coffee is great! I love this cute little coffee shop in the Willows.
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Shane Wicks
Kind staff, coffee and beer for later!! Comfy seats inside and an outdoor area with a play house for kids. Will definitely be coming back. Seems like a nice part the of community
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Eric Pollmann
Friendly and unique neighborhood home with yummy drinks, snack, and lunch. Kathleen is a caring involved community leader and makes this place feel like home.
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Rakesh Agrawal
My cappuccino was totally lackluster. Pastries didnt seem fresh. Sorry to say that this place isnt at all deserving of the reviews I read online.
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suzanne dalcourt
Delicious well cooked fish. Samlon rillette great. Rich but so very well executed. Service super. Nice pace between seatings never felt rushed.
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Selva Oscura
Good food and coffees, nice laidback atmosphere, great place for meeting with friends or curling up with a coffee and reading.
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Thomas Wysocki
Great cafe in the middle of a mostly residential area with some good food options and outdoor seating (w/ play area for kids).
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Kristin Gleitsman
I adore this place! Great food, amazing coffee, beautiful, kind people, and an inspiring mission. Check them out!
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Joseph Hall
Friendly, laid back coffee and lunch spot off the beaten path in Menlo Park. Can be soul-crushingly slow though.
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Matthew Girard
Great coffee, great treats, great people. There is even a playhouse for kids! This is a true locals hangout.
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Leslie Liu
Pleasant neighborhood coffeeshop with low-key vibe. Lots of healthy options and they offer kid-sized drinks.
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Jason Taylor
One of my favorite local places to go. Good food and coffee. Nice atmosphere. Good wine and evening events.
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Dylan Casey
Great neighborhood place to get a snack, coffee and meet friends. The owner does a lot for the community.
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Marian Steinbach
Good coffee, nice people, and free WIFI. Suggestion: could provide more power outlets for laptop users.
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Pranav Konduru
A gem. Live music and live atmosphere. Gets a little noisy and not a lot of interior space however.
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Winnie Root
Love this neighborhood cafe. Nice ambience, good soy latte and owners friendly and caring.
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Not A Friend
Good tea and coffee. Its great place for a quick bite. Its also a very peaceful place.
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Marita M
Nice area, seating, okay food, as well. The coffee isnt AMAZING, but it does the job.
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Jordan Boone Bernstein
Awesome little local spot with occasional live music and consistently great coffee!
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Jake M.
Love this cute little place! Great coffee and great play area for kiddies out back.
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Artur Klauser
Relaxing coffee shop in a relaxing neighborhood offering the usual fare.
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Alejandro Gutierrez
Excelente place, great and very frendly service and good food and coffe
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Ashish Vohra
Great customer service and delicious choices. Its a hidden gem
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Mark Chmarny
Nice espresso. Make sure you kick back in the back cortiard
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Nadene Evans
everyone here is super nice and chill. Great coffee.
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john holland
All good.hidden in the cuts.upscale.peace and love.
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Nusrat Shah
A very nice place for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Annika Teufel
Food is really expensive...its good though....
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A Private User
Excellent neighborhood cafe; dont miss it!
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A Private User
small mom & pop, supporting the community!
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jamie ellis
Had a wonderful time and great music.
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Brian Schar
Friendly service and excellent coffee!
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A Private User
Good ice cream and great live music
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Benjamin garson
Veggies And peporoni was my choice
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Brandon Knitter
Friendly neighborhood stop!!
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Adrian K
Ham, pear and brie panini!
