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California Cafe

(650) 325-2233
  • 700 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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  • American (New) ,  Californian ,  Seafood
  • $$$$$
(650) 325-2233
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
    • California Omelet $12.25

      Andouille sausage, tomato, cheddar, avocado, brunch potatoes

    • Classic Eggs Benedict $12.25

      English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, lemon hollandaise

    • Eggs San Francisco $14.5

      Crab cakes, poached eggs, classic bearnaise, brunch potatoes

    • Banana-Cinnamon oatmeal $6.5

      Classic oatmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, bananas

    • Cinnamon French Toast $11.25

      Maple-caramel apple topping, smoked bacon

  • Soup
    • Mushroom Bisque $5

      Micro arugula.

    • Soup Of The Day

  • Salad
    • Organic Greens $8.75

      Candied walnuts, roasted shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream.

    • Asian Chicken Salad $12.75

      Crisp rice noodles, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette.

    • Cafe Cobb Salad $13.75

      Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess.

    • Thai Lettuce Wraps $12.25

      Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles.

    • Caesar $6.5

      Garlic croutons, aged romano (add blackened chicken $3.25).

    • Sugar Snap Pea Salad $9.5

      Organic greens, cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata vinaigrette.

    • Ginger Beef Salad $12.75

      Mango, watermelon radish, mizuna, mint, lemongrass vinaigrette.

  • Share
    • California Artisanal Cheese Plate $13.75

      Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit.

    • Seared Potstickers $8

      Pork, sweet soy, chili garlic aioli.

    • Dungeness Crab Cake $8

      Lemon scented mizuna greens, quince puree.

    • Calamari Frito Misto $10.5

      Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon aïoli, puttanesca sauce.

    • Salmon Tartare $10.75

      Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa.

  • Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken $11.75

      Blackberry chipotle bbq, triple cream brie cheese, fresh basil, sweet potato fries.

    • Grilled Portobello Mushroom $12.5

      Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto.

    • San Francisco Crab Melt $14.5

      Provolone, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds.

    • Grilled Angus Chuckburger $13

      Cheddar, applewood bacon, sourdough roll, fries.

  • Pasta
    • Artichoke Ravioli $11.5

      Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, white wine, saffron cream.

    • Vegetarian Risotto $11.5

      Caramelized bosc pear, spinach, walnuts, dried cranberries.

    • Grilled Chicken Penne $11.5

      Cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, roast chicken jus, chili flakes.

  • Main
    • Chicken Breast $14.5

      Caramelized onion mashed potatoes, blue lake beans, mushroom herb jus.

    • Grilled Bistro Filet $16.75

      Lemon-herb risotto, sweet pepper-onion relish, parsley oil.

    • Grilled Beef Skewer $15.5

      Dried cranberry-almond cous cous, arugula, apricot coulis.

    • Seafood Cioppino $17.75

      Scallops, mussels, shrimp & salmon, angel hair, tomato-fennel broth.

    • Seared Salmon $18.5

      Baby carrot-fingerling potato ragout, spiced carrot sauce.

  • Trio
    • Trio $15.5

      Choose one of each. Crispy fish tacos, open face steak sandwich, eggs benedict, bbq pulled pork. Potato salad, penne pasta salad, 4 cheese mac n cheese, mushroom bisque. Mixed baby greens, classic cole slaw, caesar salad, sauteed spinach.

  • Soup
    • Mushroom Bisque $5

    • Soup Of The Day

  • Salad
    • Organic Greens $8.75

      Candied walnuts, roast shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream.

    • Taco Salad $12.5

      Blackened chicken, avocado, beans, queso fresco, chipotle-tomato vinaigrette.

    • Asian Chicken Salad $12.75

      Crisp rice noodles, sweet peppers, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette.

    • Ginger & Mango Beef Salad $12.75

      Watermelon radish, mizuna, mint, lemongrass vinaigrette.

    • Cafe Cobb $13.75

      Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess.

    • Thai Lettuce Wraps $12.5

      Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles.

    • Caesar $6.5

      Garlic croutons, aged romano (add blackened chicken $3.25).

    • Sugar Snap Pea Salad $12.75

      Organic greens, cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata vinaigrette.

  • Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken $11.75

      Blackberry-chipotle bbq, double cream brie, fresh basil, sweet potato fries.

    • Marinated Steak $15.5

      Wild arugula, black pepper aioli, fried shallots, garlic potato wedges.

    • Grilled Portobello Mushroom $11.5

      Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto.

    • San Francisco Crab Melt $14.5

      Cheddar, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds.

    • Grilled Angus Chuckburger $13

      Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries.

    • Smoked Turkey Spinach Wrap $11.5

      Tomato, bacon, avocado, onion, mustard aioli.

  • Pasta
    • Grilled Chicken Penne $11.75

      Cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, roast chicken jus, chili.

    • Vegetarian Risotto $11.5

      Asparagus, carrots, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes.

    • Artichoke Ravioli $10.75

      Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomato, white wine, saffron cream.

  • Share
    • California Artisanal Cheese Plate $14

      Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit.

    • Dungeness Crab Cake $8

      Lemon scented mizuna greens, apricot coulis.

    • Salmon Tartare $10.5

      Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa contains raw seafood.

    • Seared Potstickers $8.25

      Pork, sweet soy sauce, chili garlic aioli.

    • Calamari Frito Misto $10.5

      Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon aioli, puttanesca sauce.

  • Main
    • Chicken Breast $14.5

      Caramelized onion whipped potatoes, broccolini, mushroom marsala.

    • Grilled Beef Skewer $15.5

      Dried apricot-almond cous cous, arugula, apricod coulis.

    • Fish & Chips $14.5

      Ale battered alaskan cod, cole slaw, crisp chips, malt vinegar-tartar sauce.

    • Seafood Cioppino $18

      Black pasta, scallops, shrimp, fresh seafood, tomato broth.

    • Seared Salmon $18.5

      Baby carrot-fingerling potato ragout, spiced carrot sauce.

    • Grilled Bistro Filet $16.75

      Lemon-herb risotto, asparagus, sweet pepper-onion relish.

  • Trio
    Choose one of each.
    • Trio $15.5

      Bbq pulled pork sandwich, 1/2 crab melt sandwich, crispy fish tacos, open face steak sandwich. Sauteed spinach, penne pasta salad, 4 cheese mac n cheese, mushroom bisque. Classic coleslaw, german potato salad, caesar salad , sauteed brussels sprouts.

  • Soup
    • Wild Mushroom Bisque $5

    • Soup Of The Day

  • Salad
    • Organic Greens $8.75

      Blue cheese cream, roasted shallot vinaigrette, candied walnuts.

    • Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad $10.5

      Goat cheese, walnuts, vanilla-balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Wedge Salad $9.75

      Little gem lettuce, pickled red onions, candied bacon, lemongrass vinaigrette.

    • Caesar $9.75

      Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, aged romano.

  • Share
    • Charcuterie Board $14

      Shaft's blue cheese, pickled vegetables.

    • California Artisanal Cheese Plate $14

      Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit, crostini.

    • Dungeness Crab Cake $8.5

      Mizuna greens, apricot coulis.

    • Seared Potstickers $8.25

      Pork, sweet soy sauce, chili garlic aioli.

    • Appetizer Trio $15.75

      Potstickers, coconut prawns, wild boar ribs, trio of sauces.

    • Salmon Tartare $11.5

      Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa contains raw seafood.

  • Pasta
    • Angel Hair Pomodoro $11.25

      Sauteed shrimp, roma tomatoes, basil, garlic & virgin olive oil.

    • Vegetarian Risotto $10.5

      Asparagus, carrots, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes, parmesan.

    • Chive & Thyme Pappardelle $19.75

      Mussels, smoked salmon flakes, garlic, tomato, saffron sauce.

    • Artichoke Ravioli $10.75

      Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomato, white wine, saffron cream sauce.

  • Main
    • Roasted Chicken Breast $17.5

      Wild rice, asparagus, mizuna, lemon vinaigrette.

    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin $22.5

      Warm couscous salad, almonds, watercress, blackberry chipotle sauce.

    • Grilled Angus Chuckburger $13.75

      Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries.

    • Seared Day Boat Scallops $27

      Wild mushroom-pancetta risotto, arugula, demi.

    • Bistro Filet & Grilled Shrimp $28

      Garlic-herb shrimp, bacon-scallion mashed potatoes, demi.

    • Grilled Mahi-Mahi $25.25

      Sauteed chard, zucchini, cherry tomato, roasted fingerlings, fish fume sauce.

  • Choice
    • Grilled Beef Kabob $17

      Apricot coulis, mizuna greens.

    • Seared Salmon $18

      Green tea beurre blanc.

    • Smoked Pork Chop $16

      Mango chili glaze.

    • Grilled Angus New York $26

      Blue cheese & caramelized onions.

    • Wild Boar Ribs $19.5

      Sweet-chili bbq sauce.

  • Sides
    • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes $5

    • Parmesan Risotto $6

    • Bacon & Sauteed Brussels Sprouts $5

    • Grilled Broccolini $5

    • Bok Choy & Sugar Snap Peas $5

    • Haricot Verts & Pancetta $5

    • Grilled Asparagus $5

    • Truffled-Parmesan Steak Fries $5

  • Kids - Build Your Own Bento Box
    • Entrees

      (Choose one) : Burger, mini corn dogs, chicken skewers, grilled cheese, battered fish.

    • Sides

      (Choose one) : Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, french fries.

    • Veggies

      Baby carrots & celery sticks.

    • Dressing

      Ranch dressing.

    • Fruits

      Fresh fruit.

  • Kids - Desserts
    • Kids Ice Cream $1.5

    • Root Beer Float $3.9

  • Kids - Drinks
    • Bottomless Glass Of Pop $2.25

    • Moo Juice $2.25

    • Lemonade $2.5

    • Apple Juice $2.75

  • Dessert
    • Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake $7.5

      Vanilla gelato, raspberry sauce.

    • California Artisanal Cheese Plate $13.75

      Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit, crostini.

    • Apple Cobbler $8

      Roasted caramel apples, vanilla gelato.

    • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee $7

      Crisp tuille, fresh berries.

    • Selection Of Gelato Or Sorbet $5.5

      Crisp vanilla tuille.

    • Turtle Cheesecake $8.5

      Chocolate & caramel sauces, candied pecans.

    • Tiramisu $7.25

      Hazelnut crunch crust with kahlua cream.

    • Cast Iron Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie $7.25

      Vanilla bean gelato.

  • Dessert Drinks
    • Espresso $3.25

    • Cappuccino $3.5

    • Latte Or Mocha $4

      Add a shot for $1.00.

    • Numi Hot Tea $3.75

    • Organic Hot Apple Cider $3

  • Happy Hour
    • Sliders

      Choice of two: angus beef, grilled chicken or bbq pulled pork.

    • Stuffed Portobello

      Grilled portobello, caramelized onions, blue cheese, wild arugula, balsamic.

    • Wings

      Spicy-sweet chili glaze.

    • Taco-Taco

      Choice of two: marinated beef, grilled chicken, crispy fish.

    • Wild Mushroom Risotto Croquette

      Balsamic reduction.

    • Crispy Flat Bread

      Butternut squash, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & arugula.

    • Crispy Calamari

      Tarragon aioli, spicy tomato sauce.

    • BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla

      5 Hour braised pork, spiced bbq sauce, mango slaw.

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