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University Cafe

271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5301
Ranked #67 of 194 restaurants in Palo Alto
3.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR1,126
Cuisines: Bakery
Most recent review
- 14 May 2012
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aalborg
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Tasty and god omelettes - portions that keeps you going until lunch - smile. More

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San Jose, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The pastries are great! So fresh. Go for breakfast, you won't regret it. More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

You have to get in line to order your food like at Burger King. A waiter will deliver it to your table later. If you would like to add something later such as dessert, you need to get in line again, order and pay for it. This may be their thing, but it's not for me. The service was slow... More

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Cupertino, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Food not wonderful and service was awful. There are better places to go to in palo alto where you are not made to feel that the waiters are doing you such a huge favor by serving you. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I decided to give University Cafe a second try after my first forgetable experience there, six years ago. Although, the restaurant is one of the most reasonably priced eating establishments on Palo Alto's University Avenue, the food suffers from poor preparation. On my first visit I had a disapointing hangar steak, this time I around I first tried the spaghetti... More

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Portland, Oregon
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

We stopped here for breakfast. We were in such a hurry that we considered getting fast food instead. We came in at about 9 am on a Saturday. It wasn't very busy, and out order was prepared quickly. The coffee was delicious, as was my Omelette du jardin, which was full of all sorts of wild mushrooms. It also came... More

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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

The perfect all American food- great service, wifi and lots of tech taclk! More

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Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

The U Cafe never fails to deliver fresh, tasty salads, soups and lunch specials. You can tell by the regulars who keep the tables turning that this is a mainstay of University Avenue. Deals are done, friends catch up, and parents treat their starving students to a good meal here every day. The service is quick and friendly without getting... More

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Gilroy, California
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Pasta Carbanara is my favorite. Lots of locals order at counter w/ outside seating. More

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Aiken, SC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011

My husband and I had lunch here on Sat. May 14. This is pretty much a self-service place. You go in to the counter, look at the menu and order at the counter. When your food is ready a waiter serves you. Drinks such as coffee, tea, lemonade are at a counter to the left of the order counter. You... More

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