Campus Dining Options
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There are many dining options on campus that will be open during Family Weekend. We will continue to update this list as the weekend approaches.
Also check these links for more options.
Cafe and retail food locations on campus
Dining options at the Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce restaurants and cafes list
Palo Alto Online's Best of 2023 restaurants
Palo Alto Online's Best of 2023 food and drink
*Check with establishments to confirm operating status and hours.
| Restaurant Name & Website | Weekend Hours | Cuisine Description | Location & Map |
| Alumni Café | Whether you're craving an espresso in the morning, a hot meal at lunch or a glass of wine in the evening, this is your go-to spot. | 326 Galvez St | |
| Arbuckle Café | Breakfast: Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Lunch: Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Grab 'n' Go: Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | The campus cafeteria features a range of familiar global cuisine at the counter, plus outdoor seating. | 655 Knight Way |
| Bistro Lutticken's | Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Cafe & Mexican food | 279 Campus Drive, Room 062 |
| Blend Eatery | Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday closed | Asian fusion | 382 North South Axis |
| Bytes Café | Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Campus Cafeteria | 350 Jane Stanford Way |
| CoHo | Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Coffeehouse showcasing student entertainment | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| Coupa Café @ Green Library | Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m. | Cafe that supports local, organic, sustainable & family-run farms | 571 Escondido Mall |
| Curry Up Now | Friday,11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Curry Up Now offering Indian street food | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| Decadence Sweet Spot | Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Decadence serves a variety of sweet dishes. | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| EVGR Pub & Beer Garden | Friday, 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Friday happy hour: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | American style pub cuisine | 716 Serra Street |
| Forbes Family Café | Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Flexitarian fare focused on real foods | 475 Via Ortega |
| Forbes Family Café BOBA Tea | Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Boba Teas | 475 Via Ortega |
| Get Tha Fork Outta Here BBQ Restaurant & Pub | Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | BBQ smoked meats | 290 Jane Stanford Way |
| Jimmy V's Sports Cafe | Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Sports-themed campus cafe offers comfort grub & a salad bar in a casual interior, plus sports on TV. | 641 Campus Drive |
| Kikka Sushi | Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Sushi bar, Kikka chefs will make it right in front of you in a matter of minutes! | 418 Santa Teresa St |
| Med Cafe | Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options, as well as a daily hot lunch menu. Located on the first floor of the Li Ka Shing Center. | 291 Campus Drive |
| Olives at Bldg. 160 | Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Enjoy a Mediterranean lunch, and perhaps break out some books, on the sun-drenched outdoor patio. | 450 Serra Mall |
| Panda Express | Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Panda Express is an American fast food restaurant chain that serves American Chinese cuisine | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| Ray's Grill | Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Open-late eatery by campus offering fare from burgers to teriyaki in a loungey space with a deck. | 750 Escondido Rd |
| Stanford Bookstore Cafe | Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Nice spot to enjoy a light bite and a great cup of coffee. | 519 Lasuen Mall |
| Starbucks | Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Exceptional coffees from around the world. Sourced for the season, roasted at Starbucks. Also a variety of snacks and foods for on the go. | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| Subway | Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Subway is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs), wraps, salads and drinks. | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| The Axe and Palm | Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. | Casual eatery in a campus complex featuring a variety of burgers, shakes & other comfort food. | 520 Lasuen Mall |
| The Market at Munger | Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Shop for grab-and-go meals, fresh produce, groceries and a variety of ingredients for home cooking, as well as household and personal essentials. | 554 Salvatierra Walk |
| Tootsies at the Stanford Barn | Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Italian pastries, breakfast, panini & espresso | 700 Welch Rd |
| Tootsies's at Cantor Museum | Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lunch service from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm Tea service from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | A charming rustic restaurant within a brick building. Tootsies At the Stanford Barn offers indoor and outdoor seating and serves Italian pastries, breakfast, paninis and espresso | 328 Lomita Dr |
| Treehouse | Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Fast-food hub near campus for beer, burgers & global grub. | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| Union Square at Tresidder | Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed | Tresidder offers a variety of dining, shopping, and banking options. | 459 Lagunita Dr |
| ZoomCaffé | Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | ZoomCaffe offers freshly brewed coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads at our cafes and mobile coffee truck. | 211 Quarry Rd |