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1. Douce France ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© Douce France

2. Bistro Maxine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Bistro Maxine

3. Cafe Venetia

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Cafe Venetia

4. Pop Tea Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Pop Tea Bar

5. ZoomCaffe

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© ZoomCaffe

6. Palo Alto Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Coupa Cafe - Y2E2

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Coupa Cafe - Y2E2

8. Backyard Brew

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Backyard Brew

9. ZombieRunner

© ZombieRunner

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Finding a coffee shop in Palo Alto is easy – there’s one on every corner.
  • Coffee shops double as gathering spots and socializing hubs where people enjoy a hot or cold cup of their favorite coffee drink, a sandwich, or a pastry while chatting with friends or working on a computer.
  • Palo Alto coffee shops range from quaint French bistros like Duce France, where you can pair a bowl of café au lait with a delicious tartelette or chocolate croissant, to modern counter-serve spots producing trendy coffee drinks with space-age machines.
  • The competition is fierce, ensuring excellent quality that benefits coffee lovers.
  • Most cafes in Palo Alto offer a nice range of light food and pastries, perfect with coffee and easily doubling as lunch.

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