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Palo Alto Creamery

Diner, Ice Cream Parlor, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
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    The milkshakes at Palo Alto Creamery is a can't miss
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    Jennifer C.
    "Caribbean french toast is to die for."(5 Tips)
    Katie Y.
    "... beef hash and the hash brown pie!"(5 Tips)
    Brittany D.
    "Oreo cookie milkshake extra thick is the best!!! Can't go wrong!!"(51 Tips)
    Louis B.
    "These guys know how to make a vanilla malted - the best!"(7 Tips)
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  • Barry J.heart icon on user image
    Barry JennerApril 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    What a find! A thick milkshake is a must for starters; choc chip was amazing. Followed up with a great burger and fries with skins on. Service was great in a real friendly traditional diner.
  • Whit M.heart icon on user image
    Whit MaullJune 18, 2015
    Can't beat the vibe inside this place. You'll be in a great mood before you get your food, and an even better mood after.
  • Derrick Y.heart icon on user image
    Derrick YuNovember 19, 2015
    During weekend brunch hours this place is busy, so come extra early/late or expect a wait. The menu is filled with american classics. Delicious food and huge portions.
  • Frank R.heart icon on user image
    Frank RimalovskiMay 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the world! Could eat all 3 meals here for weeks and not get sick of it. Everything from the bakery is awesome! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Marc K.heart icon on user image
    Marc KatsambisJanuary 24, 2019
    The hash pie was super crispy and tasty. I ordered the eggs over easy, which was a mistake - too runny for my liking. Regretted not ordering a slice of house made pie though.
  • Noah M.heart icon on user image
    Noah MarriottMarch 18, 2015
    Love everything they serve! Great burgers and shakes, They have strawberry too! Would recommend this to any palo alt'in and beyond!
  • Shannon Z.heart icon on user image
    Shannon ZApril 13, 2013
    Mint chip milkshake made w/ homemade ice cream, egg salad sandwich w/ black olives on sourdough & extra pickles on the side, steak fries, any baked goods like cookies, pies. Oh so good & open late!
  • Rajheart icon on user image
    RajFebruary 13, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Somewhat pricey but good food and ambiance. The pies are excellent - there is a deposit for the glass dish if you take out so make sure to return it.
  • Brian J.heart icon on user image
    Brian JanoschJanuary 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    All the best parts of a diner without the crappy food. I lived in Brooklyn for 5 years and this is the best diner I've ever been to. Don't leave without a shake or pie (or both).
  • Ficus K.heart icon on user image
    Ficus KirkpatrickSeptember 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you get a milkshake to go, ask for it in two cups, otherwise they end up throwing some out. Make sure you get all 2000 calories.
  • Sam S.
    Sam StokesMay 12, 2017
    Hash Brown Pie was very satisfying, although not recognisably a pie in any sense I am familiar with.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MonteiroSeptember 11, 2022
    Just come for the best milk shake ever. You can combine two flavors. It’s simply amazing! Retro themed! Super cool.
  • Mohammed H.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed HisamuddinDecember 10, 2017
    The best breakfast in Palo Alto. Omelets and Vanilla shake among the best.
  • Katie Y.heart icon on user image
    Katie YamadaSeptember 5, 2015
    Get the fresh cinnamon rolls and corned beef hash and the hash brown pie!
  • Douglas G.heart icon on user image
    Douglas GrayJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for the pepper plant hot sauce to go with your eggs or hash browns.
  • Nathan
    NathanSeptember 3, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    A reliable downtown institution. Get the sausages and eggs (or the hashbrown pie) and a peppermint shake. And a pixie stick for a dime at the register.
  • Greg Y.heart icon on user image
    Greg YardleyJuly 29, 2013
    The intentional misspelling of 'breakfast' on the menu makes a vein in my forehead twitch. If you know you'll also be bothered by this, get a friend to order for you.
  • Nallely G.heart icon on user image
    Nallely GomezSeptember 24, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Really original Huevos Rancheros. You just have to add avocado and that's it!
  • Kirk H.heart icon on user image
    Kirk HerlitzApril 22, 2015
    Great diner style food in a cool retro atmosphere. Definitely not a cheap diner, but the portions are generous!
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie S.April 19, 2014
    Tuna melt is so awesome on wheat bread with tomato. Best one I've found so far in the South Bay Area.
  • Raymond P.heart icon on user image
    Raymond PeckMay 31, 2016
    Northwest Scramble was fantastic along with the milkshakes. Prices are high but atmosphere are killer. Absolutely try it out.
  • Karolina 🦖heart icon on user image
    Karolina 🦖December 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Old-school breakfast diner. Try their eggs benedict or go with other savory option instead of sweet.
  • Earl T. G.
    Earl T. GreyJune 8, 2012
    Bread is super fresh and tasty. I've never had a bad meal at either Palo Alto location. I will say that the cost is high for a diner.
  • Angel R.
    Angel RAugust 24, 2013
    I would probably only go back for onion rings and/or a milk shake. I was very displeased with the food and the service.
  • Georges M.
    Georges MonceauxOctober 16, 2013
    Great French toast with coconut. Fresh orange juice is refreshing
  • Claireheart icon on user image
    ClaireOctober 28, 2016
    The best meal in Palo Alto! You should try Ice cream and milkshake!
  • Sonia W.heart icon on user image
    Sonia WongNovember 6, 2012
    Banana cream pie that beats all of those pie places in sf! The coconut cake is fab too - not too sweet.
  • Ines C.heart icon on user image
    Ines ChanMay 26, 2018
    As a soup snob, Palo Alto Creamery serves an excellent clam chowder.
  • Simon C.
    Simon CarignanOctober 15, 2012
    Great place for your typical all-american brunch, their sourdough and rye bread are really good.
  • Jaren G.heart icon on user image
    Jaren GMarch 6, 2016
    The turkey club was great but ask for your shake when you food comes out. Yum
  • James A.heart icon on user image
    James AguilarJune 29, 2013
    The buffalo chicken sandwich was one of the best ones I've ever had. Really tasty. The fries were only so-so.
  • Adam R.
    Adam RifkinSeptember 6, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    Breakfast hours: the toast is freshly made; go for wheat. Non-breakfast hours: their milkshakes are fab.
  • Aldo P.
    Aldo PadillaMarch 30, 2012
    The Chevre, hash browns, fresh wheat toast, and don't forget to ask for their jam, it's fresh! :)
  • Shaun T.
    Shaun Tollerton ⚡️November 22, 2013
    Possibly one of the best apple pies I've ever had. Definitely worth sharing.
  • Carmen M.
    Carmen MAugust 12, 2013
    The pie is so much better warmed with vanilla ice cream!
  • Al B.
    Al B.July 7, 2013
    So much better than other burger joints hands down!! Gets crowded so expect a wait.
  • Sergey V.
    Sergey VorontsovJune 23, 2016
    Get the steak & eggs for dinner as they have all-day breakfast.
  • Santosh B.
    Santosh BhadriNovember 28, 2021
    Great Key lime pies here but the service is horrible lately! :( I wish they could be more civil to patrons, the management needs to do something about it.
  • Lee H.heart icon on user image
    Lee HuffordJune 10, 2017
    One of the best breakfasts in the Bay Area
  • Spencer S.heart icon on user image
    Spencer SchoebenJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun, playful, retro ambiance. Great milkshakes and other diner staples.
  • Josh W.
    Josh WAugust 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    It's all about the hash brown pie and mint chocolate chip milkshake.
  • Olivier B.heart icon on user image
    Olivier BeenNovember 8, 2018
    Great service, the pancakes and eggs are VERY good
  • Trevor C.heart icon on user image
    Trevor CornwellDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Excellent bacon. Amazing pies .
  • Raven J.
    Raven JAugust 31, 2013
    Great service! Staff is super friendly and the food came unbelievably fast; especially for a packed Friday night
  • Polina W.heart icon on user image
    Polina WeitzFebruary 7, 2017
    Great breakfast items, and the pies are amazing.
  • Mariianne C.heart icon on user image
    Mariianne CraryFebruary 19, 2015
    Fun old diner style, where high and low hangs out and milk shakes are famous
  • Amy W.
    Amy WalkerJanuary 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the peppermint fudge ripple ice cream. No need for hot fudge sauce, it's built in! Their burgers are excellent too.
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie S.March 10, 2014
    Tuna melt was awesome on white bread. Save room for dessert
  • Natalie H.heart icon on user image
    Natalie HawkinsDecember 1, 2013
    Caribbean French Toast: coconut, caramelized bananas & real maple syrup!
  • Maria K.heart icon on user image
    Maria KolakowskaSeptember 7, 2014
    Get the brownie almond fudge shake. Your mouth will meet an amazing flavor.
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