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California Cafe
(650) 325-2233
700 Welch Rd
,
Palo Alto
,
CA
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94304
37.437117
-122.173463
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Hours
Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm Sat 11-9:30pm Sun 11am-9pm
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Menu for California Cafe
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Dinner
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Lunch
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Dessert
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Lounge
Brunch
Soup
Asparagus Bisque
Options: Option1
(5.00)
, Option2
(7.25)
Chef's Soup of the Day
Options: Option1
(5.00)
, Option2
(7.25)
Salad
8.75
Organic Greens
Candied walnuts, roasted shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream
12.75
Asian Chicken Salad
Crisp rice noodles, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette
13.75
Cafe Cobb Salad
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess
12.25
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles
Caesar
Garlic croutons, aged romano
Options:
(6.50)
,
(10.50)
, Blackened chicken
(+3.25)
Share
13.75
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Today's selection served with accompaniments
8.00
Seared Potstickers
Pork, sweet soy, chili garlic a'i'oli
9.50
Steamed Mussels
Spiced sausage, sweet peppers, garlic, fresh herbs, grilled bread
10.50
Calamari Frito Misto
Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon a'i'oli, puttanesca sauce
10.25
Salmon Tartare
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa
12.25
California Omelet
Country ham, tomato, laura chenel goat cheese, spinach, brunch potatoes
12.25
Classic Eggs Benedict
English muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, lemon hollandaise
15.00
Eggs San Francisco
Crab cakes, poached eggs, classic bearnaise, brunch potatoes
12.50
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
House made hash, two eggs, hollandaise, fresh fruit
12.50
Quiche of the Day
Smoked ham, sweet peppers, mixed green salad, lemon vinaigrette
12.00
French Toast
Citrus fromage blanc sauce, fresh berries, bacon, brunch potatoes
14.50
Grilled Flank Steak & Eggs
Breakfast potatoes, classic bearnaise
11.50
Breakfast Burrito
Spiced beef, scrambled eggs, roasted peppers, andouille tomato sauce
Sandwich
10.50
Grilled Chicken
Blackberry chipotle BBQ, triple cream brie cheese, fresh basil, fries
12.50
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto
14.50
San Francisco Crab Melt
Cheddar, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds
12.00
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
Cheddar, applewood bacon, sourdough roll, fries
Pasta
Angel Hair Prawns Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, virgin olive oil
Options: Option1
(11.25)
, Option2
(16.25)
Penne Pesto
Roasted chicken, roasted sweet peppers, grilled vegetables, basil pesto
Options: Option1
(10.50)
, Option2
(15.50)
Main
14.50
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
Caramelized onion mashed potatoes, red wine jus
15.75
Grilled Flank Steak
Whipped potatoes, broccolini, chipotle demi
15.50
Achiote Beef Skewer
Herbed wild rice, diced tomatoes, arugula, chimi churi sauce
17.75
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, mussels, salmon & scallops, black pasta, spiced tomatoes
18.50
Roast Salmon
Cilantro rice, black bean-sweet corn salsa, tomato-chipotle'gazpacho'
Trio
15.50
Crispy Fish Tacos
15.50
Broccolini
15.50
Mixed Baby Greens
15.50
Steak Sandwich
15.50
Penne Pasta Salad
15.50
Classic Cole Slaw
15.50
1/2 Crab Melt
15.50
4 Cheese Mac N Cheese
15.50
Caesar Salad
15.50
BBQ Pulled Pork
15.50
Cup of Green Garlic-Potato Soup
15.50
Asparagus
Dinner
Soup
Green Garlic
Crème fraiche
Options: Option1
(5.00)
, Option2
(7.25)
Cream of Zucchini
Fresh herbs
Options: Option1
(5.00)
, Option2
(7.25)
Salad
8.75
Organic Greens
Roasted shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream, candied walnuts
9.75
Mango Salad
Red radish, mizuna, frisée, mint, lemongrass vinaigrette
10.00
Dandelion Greens
Frisée, wild berries, toasted almonds, goat cheese, poppy seed vinaigrette
9.75
Little Gem ‘Wedge’
Candied bacon, pickled red onion, blue cheese, white balsamic
9.75
Caesar
Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, aged romano
Share
12.75
Phyllo Almond Baked Brie
Rhubarb-strawberry, roasted garlic, caramelized onion
13.75
Crispy Duck Confit
Raspberry & fennel salad, ginger-raspberry gastrique
13.75
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Today's selection served with accompaniments
11.50
Peppered Beef Carpaccio
Shaved asparagus & fennel salad, whole grain-truffle vinaigrette
7.75
Dungeness Crab Cake
Vanilla-pineapple chutney, spiced berry gastrique
11.50
Mussels & Clams
Green garlic, fennel, crushed red chili, grilled bread with cayenne butter
8.25
Seared Potstickers
Pork & vegetable stuffed, sweet soy sauce, chili garlic aïoli
15.75
Appetizer Trio
Dungeness crab cake, coconut prawns & wild boar ribs, trio of sauces
11.50
Salmon Tartare
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa
Pasta
Angel Hair Prawns Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic & virgin olive oil
Options: Option1
(11.25)
, Option2
(16.25)
Vegetarian Risotto
Fennel, zucchini, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes
Options: Option1
(10.50)
, Option2
(15.50)
Penne Pesto
Roasted chicken, roasted sweet peppers, grilled vegetables, basil pesto
Options: Option1
(10.75)
, Option2
(15.75)
15.50
Chef Madison's Weekly Changing Pasta
Main
13.75
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries
23.50
Smoked Pork Chop
Coffee crusted, pork belly succotash, oaxacan BBQ sauce
27.00
Seared Day Boat Scallops
Toasted curry cous cous, mizuna, peach chutney, cilantro oil
25.00
Roasted Cod
Coconut-lemongrass marinade, napa slaw, artichoke aioli, ginger-tomato sauce
27.50
Bistro Filet & Prawns
Bacon-scallion mashed potatoes, spinach, red wine demi
32.00
Grilled Lamb T-Bone
Fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, minted-basil vinaigrette
Choice
13.00
Roast Half Chicken
Spiced zucchini chutney, lemon-watercress salad
17.50
Marinated Beef Kabob
Chimichurri sauce
16.50
Wild Boar Ribs
Lemon scented mizuna, sweet chili glaze
16.75
Grilled Salmon
Thai pesto, pea tendrils, spiced peanuts
Sides
6.00
Fingerling Potatoes
6.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto
5.00
Carrot & English Pea Risotto
6.00
Grilled Asparagus
5.00
Roasted Wild Mushrooms
5.00
Twice Baked-Truffle Potato
6.00
Roasted Baby Squash
5.00
Cumin & Curry Glazed Carrots
Lunch
Soup
Chef's Soup of the Day
Options: Option1
(5.00)
, Option2
(7.25)
Salad
8.75
Organic Greens
Candied walnuts, roasted shallot vinaigrette
12.50
Taco Salad
Blackened chicken, avocado, beans, queso fresco, chipotle-tomato vinaigrette
12.75
Asian Chicken Salad
Crisp rice noodles, sweet peppers, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette
12.75
Sesame Beef & Mango Salad
Red radish, spring greens, lemongrass vinaigrette
13.75
Cafe Cobb
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess
12.50
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles
Caesar
Garlic croutons, aged romano
Options:
(6.50)
,
(10.50)
, Blackened chicken
(+3.25)
Share
13.75
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Today's selection served with accompaniments
9.50
Steamed Mussels
Spiced sausage, sweet peppers, garlic, fresh herbs, grilled bread
7.75
Dungeness Crab Cake
Vanilla-pineapple chutney, spiced berry gastrique
10.25
Salmon Tartare
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa
11.50
Grilled Pizzetta
Blackened chicken, grilled corn, avocado crèma, chipotle caesar
8.25
Seared Potstickers
Stuffed with pork & vegetables, sweet soy, chili garlic aïoli
10.50
Calamari Frito Misto
Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon aïoli, puttanesca sauce
Sandwich
11.25
Grilled Chicken
Blackberry-chipotle BBQ, smoked gouda, fresh basil, pesto cous cous
16.00
Marinated Steak
Arugula, smoked tomato jam, spiced onion strings, potato wedges
13.75
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto
14.50
San Francisco Crab Melt
Cheddar, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds
12.25
Grilled Angus Chuck Burger
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries
Pasta
Angel Hair Prawns Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, virgin olive oil
Options: Option1
(11.25)
, Option2
(16.25)
Penne Pesto
Roasted chicken, roasted sweet peppers, grilled vegetables, basil pesto
Options: Option1
(10.50)
, Option2
(15.50)
17.75
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, mussels, salmon & scallops, black pasta, spiced tomatoes
Vegetarian Risotto
Fennel, zucchini, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes
Options: Option1
(11.50)
, Option 216.50
Main
14.50
Seared Chicken
Caramelized onion mashed potatoes, broccolini, fresh herb demi
15.75
Grilled Beef Skewer
Herbed wild rice, baby arugula, chimichuri sauce
16.50
Tuna Nicoise
Tombo tuna, french green beans, roast potatoes, nicoise olive vinaigrette
12.50
Quiche of the Day
Smoked ham, sweet peppers, mixed green salad, lemon vinaigrette
14.50
Fish & Chips
Ale battered alaskan cod, cole slaw, crisp chips, malt vinegar-tartar sauce
15.75
Grilled Flank Steak
Mashed potatoes, broccolini, crispy onions, red wine demi
18.50
Roast Salmon
Cilantro rice, black bean-sweet corn salsa, tomato-chipotle ‘gazpacho’
Trio
15.50
Crispy Fish Tacos
15.50
Potato Salad
15.50
Sautéed Asparagus
15.50
1/ 2 Crab Melt
15.50
Penne Pasta Salad
15.50
Pesto & Cous Cous Salad
15.50
Open Face Steak Sandwich
15.50
4 Cheese Mac n Cheese
15.50
Classic Cole Slaw
15.50
Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich
15.50
Green Garlic Soup
15.50
Caesar Salad
Dessert
7.50
Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake
Vanilla gelato, raspberry sauce
8.00
Cherry Rhubarb Crisp
Pistachio gelato, cherry syrup
13.75
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Today's selection served with accompaniments
5.50
Selection of Gelato or Sorbet
Crisp vanilla tuile
8.50
Laura Chenel Cheesecake
Red wine reduction, fresh berries
7.75
Seasonal Pavlova
Fresh fruit, mango puree, chantelle cream, mint
7.75
Rum Raisin Bread Pudding
Vanilla gelato, caramel sauce
7.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Seasonal berries & vanilla tuille
Lounge
Slider
Options: Angus beef
(3.00)
, Pulled pork
(3.00)
, Spicy shrimp
(3.00)
6.00
Wings
Spicy-sweet chili glaze
5.00
Crispy Truffled Mac-N-Cheese
Mizuna greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette
Taco
Options: Marinated beef
(3.00)
, Grilled chicken
(3.00)
, Crispy fish
(3.00)
5.00
Seasoned Potato Chips
‘French’ onion dip
10.50
Crispy Calamari
Tarragon aioli, spicy tomato sauce
10.00
Glazed Wild Boar Ribs
Mizuna, ancho chili & root beer glaze
8.50
Chicken & Brie Quesadilla
5 spiced chicken, brie, mango
14.00
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
Cheddar, applewood bacon, avocado, sourdough roll, fries
Beat The Rush
Slider
Options: Angus beef
(1.50)
, Pulled pork
(1.50)
, Spicy shrimp
(1.50)
4.00
Wings
Spicy-sweet chili glaze
3.00
Crispy Truffled Mac-N-Cheese
Mizuna greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette
Taco
Options: Marinated beef
(1.50)
, Grilled chicken
(1.50)
, Mahi mahi
(1.50)
2.50
Seasoned Potato Chips
‘French’ onion dip
3.00
Flat Bread Pizza
Roast pear, caramelized onion, blue cheese
5.25
Crispy Calamari
Tarragon aioli, spicy tomato sauce
5.00
Glazed Wild Boar Ribs
Mizuna, ancho chili & root beer glaze
4.25
Chicken & Brie Quesadilla
5 spiced chicken, brie, mango
7.00
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
Cheddar, applewood bacon, avocado, sourdough roll, fries
Beat The Rush Beverage
Wines by the Glass or Bottle
Kenwood Yulupa Cuvée
Options: Glass
(4.00)
, Bottle
(16.00)
Sycamore Lane Chardonnay
Options: Glass
(3.50)
, Bottle
(14.00)
Clos LaChance Sauvignon Blanc
Options: Glass
(4.75)
, Bottle
(19.00)
Sycamore Lane Merlot
Options: Glass
(3.50)
, Bottle
(14.00)
Montpellier Pinot Noir
Options: Glass
(3.75)
, Bottle
(15.00)
Montevina Barbera
Options: Glass
(3.75)
, Bottle
(15.00)
Clos LaChance Syrah
Options: Glass
(5.00)
, Bottle
(20.00)
Concannon Petite Sirah
Options: Glass
(5.00)
, Bottle
(20.00)
Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
Options: Glass
(3.50)
, Bottle
(14.00)
Bottle Beer
2.50
Amstel Light
2.50
Corona
2.50
Guinness Stout
2.50
Napa Smith Organic IPA
2.50
Lagunitas Czech Style Pilsner
2.50
Sierra Nevada Porter
2.50
Wyder’s Dry Pear Cider
2.25
Bud
2.25
Coors Light
2.25
St. Pauli NA
Sangria
Pineapple Vanilla White
Options: Glass
(3.00)
, Bottle
(5.00)
Red Apple Merlot
Options: Glass
(3.00)
, Bottle
(5.00)
Cranberry Mint - Citrus Meritage
Options: Glass
(3.00)
, Bottle
(5.00)
Elixers
4.00
Basil Lemon Drop
4.00
Cranberry Mint Citrus Cocktail
4.25
Sweet Tea Arnold Palmer
5.25
Tradicional Smoked Ancho Margarita
4.25
Spiked Lemonade
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