Google reviews said the coffee was good. I found it average. The pastry 🥐 was also average. The chocolate tart was almost frozen that it took me a while to be able to eat it.
Janet Madrigal-Duchesne
+5
With a European ambiance, this espresso bar serves a series of different drinks. Although most of the time, it's crammed inside, the outside patio offers plenty of seating. They offer delicious pastries and dense hot chocolate for those who don't drink coffee. The coffee was spectacular.
Enjoyed a break this morning with marucchino (cap with choc powder and shavings). Fantastic! Had some of the pastries and they were all lovely. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was good.
A unique and wonderful Italian coffee shop right on University in downtown Palo Alto. Always my go-to for coffee when I’m in the area. The vibe is very Italian and almost antique, and there’s plenty of seating outside and some inside to sit and get some work done. They are also open pretty late so you can sit here for a while. Overall, one of my absolute favorites with wonderful coffee and treats.
I’ve only been here once—I don’t live in Palo Alto—but, after a 5.5-hour flight, it was just the tonic. Iced tea—between the mask & accent, I couldn’t make out what kind of tea it was, but it was delicious—sunshine & a good book…it’s all *I* need to get by. I’m not even exaggerating, when I say all the patrons at this café were speaking Italian, which gave the place a real European feel that I look forward to revising the next time I’m in town.
Checked out a old haunt after 10+ years. Not much had changed inside, which is good. Of course there’s more seating outside now. Again both the coffee and bakery items are popular and delicious.
Tonight was my first time here. Mike helped me out and the service was excellent. Mike let me try their hot chocolate, let me tell you..it's WOW amazing lol! This place has Italy vibes all day, great decor, indoor/outdoor dining and a great selection of drinks/treats. Their tiramisu was authentic, fluffy and spectacular. For my drink I went with the mocha chocolate as the hot chocolate is very heavy n rich. The mocha helps sip the delicious drink down. They also have parking out front but it's hit or miss being in the middle of busy downtown. They follow covid protocols and place is very clean. Overall great first impression.
The vibe is more of a traditional Italian cafe (ie. no oat milk) rather than hip trendy SF coffee house. It’s a nice change and we thoroughly enjoyed our Cappuccino and Cappuccino Viennese (topped with whipped cream). Tasty!
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