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Five Generations OF PALO ALTO CREAMERY Customers
Since opening in 1923, the names and faces have changed but our reputation has not.
Great Food... Great Shakes... Reasonable Prices. Our philosophy is “Simple food, done well.” Everything is made from scratch, we only use the freshest ingredients, and our bakery puts out some of the finest pies and croissants you will ever taste. If you are a less-than-regular customer - come in a little more often. If you have not visited us - come and see what you have been missing.
Anytime is a good time for a shake!
Open Labor Day 7am-10pm
Menu
The mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week.
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Menu
The mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week.
BREAKFAST
SERVED ALL DAY
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Fresh seasonal fruits
Homemade Granola
Homemade Oatmeal
Fresh fruit optional (served A.M. only)
Yogurt Parfait
Homemade granola, fresh fruit and nonfat yogurt
Buttermilk Pancakes
Served with real Vermont maple syrup
With fresh fruit $11.50
Brioche French Toast
Served with real Vermont Maple syrup
Fresh fruit optional
Two Eggs – any style
Eggs with Hobbs’ Bacon or Ham
Pork sausage links optional
3 Egg Omelette or Scramble
With your choice of 3 items:
Ham, Mushrooms, Hobbs’ Bacon
Sausage, Chicken, Cream Cheese,
Chicken, Sausage, Avocado, Tomatoes,
Spinach, Green Chilies, Sour Cream,
Green Onion, American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese,
Jack Cheese, Goat Cheese, Swiss Cheese
Belgian Waffle
Served with real Vermont maple syrup
Fresh fruit optional (served A.M. only)
Extra items
Add 1.00 for each substitute
All of the above egg dishes served with hash browns or home fries, buttered toast & jelly.
All of the above egg dishes served with hash browns or home fries, buttered toast & jelly.
HOUSE SPECIALS
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
House cooked corned beef with potatoes and onions
NY Steak & Eggs
6 oz New York Steak, two eggs, potatoes and toast
Breakfast Quesadilla
Eggs, chorizo, green onions, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Sausage Skillet with 2 Eggs
Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms and home fries topped with pepper-jack cheese
Caribbean French Toast
Coconut, caramelized bananas & real maple syrup
Chicken Apple Sausage
& Eggs
& Eggs
House made sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, two eggs with choice of potatoes and toast
Hash Brown Pie with 2 Eggs
Tomatoes, bacon, green onion and cheddar cheese
Breakfast Croissant
Two egg scramble with ham and bacon, American cheese, served with fresh fruit
Huevos Rancheros
Pork carnitas optional
Cajun Scramble
Spicy Cajun sausage, bell peppers, onions & spices with potatoes and toast
Chevre Omelette
Herbed goat cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil with hash browns and toast
Northwest Scramble
Smoked Salmon, dill cream cheese, red onions, capers, and tomatoes with fresh fruit and toast
SIDE ORDERS
Home Fries
Hash Brown Potatoes
Hobbs’ Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Country Pork Sausage
Cajun Sausage
House Made Chicken Apple Sausage
Ham Steak
One Egg
Bagel
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Buttered Toast
Cinnamon Toast
English Muffin
Homemade Cornbread
Blueberry Muffin
Coffeecake Muffin
Homemade Morning Bun
Frosted Cinnamon Roll
Croissants
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches are served with a choice of:
fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad,
coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips
Sweet potato fries.
*Sandwich available with Soup & Half Sandwich Combo.
Turkey Breast *
With lettuce and mayonnaise
Turkey Club
Turkey breast, Hobbs’ bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Albacore Tuna Salad *
There are no onions in our tuna salad!
Tuna Melt *
Albacore tuna salad, American cheese
Grilled Cheese*
Try this on our homemade whole wheat
Grilled Cheese Bacon & Tomato *
American cheese, Hobbs’ apple wood smoked bacon
Grilled Ham & Cheese *
Ham and American cheese – a diner classic
Hot Pastrami
With melted Swiss cheese on grilled rye
Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, Swiss on grilled rye
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Lightly battered chicken breast, tossed in Frank’s Hot sauce, on a house made bun, shredded romaine and ranch dressing
Hot Dog
¼ lb. Niman Ranch hot dog with relish and red onions
Chili Dog
¼ lb. Niman Ranch hot dog topped with Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili and jack cheese
Egg Salad *
Black olives optional
Chicken Salad *
Onions and fresh herbs make this one great!
Chicken Salad Melt *
Our great chicken salad with American cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
On homemade bun with grilled onions with lettuce, tomato and mayo on the side
The Veggie Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, portabellas, zucchini, onions and peppers with spinach, sprouts, cheese, and pesto mayonnaise on a 9-grain bun
BLT *
Hobbs’ Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
French Dip
Thinly sliced lean beef on French roll with au jus
Philly Cheese Steak
Grilled peppers, grilled onions, Jack cheese
BBQ Pork
Pulled pork topped with onion rings, on a French roll
New York Steak Sandwich
Grilled 6 oz NY steak, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, on a homemade French roll
Roast Beef *
Lean slow roasted beef, lettuce, and mayonnaise
Soup & Half Sandwich
Choose from 12 sandwiches and two soups. For a buck more enjoy Turkey Chili or Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili with your half sandwich
SIDE ORDERS
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries With BBQ Ranch
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Hamburger Patty
Sauerkraut
Cottage Cheese
Onion Rings
Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili
White Bean & Turkey Chili
Soup
Pepper Plant Sauce
Homemade Cornbread
SOUP, CHILI, SALADS & FALAFEL
*Add grilled chicken or Grilled Salmon
Soup of the Day
Chicken Noodle Soup
White Bean & Turkey Chili
Green chili sauce topped with sour cream
Black Bean & Texas Beef Chili
Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese
Mixed Green Salad
Cobb Salad
Turkey, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, egg & bacon with choice of dressing
Falafel
Homemade whole wheat pita, cucumber raita, romaine, tomato and red onion
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Chicken tenders, corn, pecans and spicy ranch
Fresh Fruit Plate
Cottage cheese optional
Caesar Salad*
Romaine hearts, Parmesan, and garlic bread
Greek Salad*
Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions
Spinach Salad*
Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese, bacon, egg, and balsamic dressing
Cranberry Apple Salad*
Sundried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Gorgonzola cheese and sherry vinaigrette
Chinese Chicken Salad
Roasted Beets and Arugula Salad*
With fresh orange, and goat cheese in a mint vinaigrette
BURGERS
SERVED ALL DAY
All of our burgers are 1/3 lb. fresh, hormone-free,
Natural Certified Angus Beef on homemade buns, served with choice of hand-cut French or
sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens
Hamburger
Grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
Cheeseburger
American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
California Burger
Avocado, Hobbs’ bacon, Jack cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
Swiss Mushroom Burger
Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
Atomic Burger
Spicy jalapeño relish, pepper-jack cheese, grilled onions, pickles on the side
Patty Melt
Grilled rye, grilled onions, American cheese
Chili Burger
Topped with beef & black bean chili, jack cheese, grilled onions
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hobbs’ bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
BBQ Bacon Burger
Hobbs’ bacon, grilled onions, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side
Fountain Burger
Two strips of Hobbs bacon, grilled onions, Swiss, grilled rye, with side of Dijon-mayo
Veggie Burger
Mushrooms, corn, carrots, green onions, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, sprouts with side of Dijon-mayo
Turkey Burger
Cranberry whole grain mustard and arugula with pickles on the side
Bubbly Burger
Your choice of one of our delicious burgers with a bottle of chilled Dom Pérignon
APPETIZERS
Available all day
Hummus
Whole wheat pita and vegetables
Fried Calamari
Onion Rings
Black Bean & Texas Beef Chili
Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese
Buffalo Chicken Wings
White Bean & Turkey Chili
Green chili sauce, topped with sour cream
Chicken Strips
DINNER ENTREES
Available after 4 P.M. / Served with a freshly baked homemade dinner roll. Add a cup of soup or mixed green salad
Roast Turkey Dinner
Turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Parmesan
Parmesan crusted chicken breast with marinara served with spaghetti
BBQ Short Ribs
Tender beef short ribs simmered in a tangy BBQ sauce, horseradish mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables
Fresh Grilled Salmon
Butternut risotto with peas, roasted tomato basil compote
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Marinara Sauce with homemade garlic bread
Grilled New York Steak
10 oz New York Steak, horseradish demi-glace, twice baked potato, seasonal vegetables
Turkey Pot Pie
Chunks of turkey breast, cream sauce, carrots, onions and potatoes under a flaky pastry dome
Fresh Fish & Chips*
Fresh lightly battered market fish, with hand-cut French fries, tartar sauce
Chicken Quesadilla*
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken breast, green onions, Jack and cheddar cheeses, served with guacamole, sour cream and fresh salsa
Baked Macaroni & Cheese*
Creamy cheddar cheese sauce, buttered breadcrumbs
Option of ham and peas or bacon
*Available all day
Daily Dinner Specials
Sunday
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breast, sautéed with Marsala mushroom sauce, herb smashed red potatoes, broccolini
Monday
Baked Penne Pasta
Baked Penne Pasta
Spicy Italian sausage, tomato cream sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, garlic bread
Tuesday
Sheppard’s Pie
Sheppard’s Pie
Classic ground lamb stew with carrots and peas, topped with whipped potatoes and baked
Wednesday
Hot Fried Chicken
Hot Fried Chicken
Buttermilk battered chicken, spicy hot sauce, cole slaw, served on white bread with pickles
Southern Fried Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and gravy
Thursday
Grilled Korean Shortribs
Grilled Korean Shortribs
Ginger soy marinade, steamed jasmine rice, grilled broccolini, sesame vinaigrette, and lettuce cups
Friday
Market Fish
Market Fish
Chef’s selection of fresh fish
Saturday
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted pork back ribs served with mashed potatoes and spicy slaw
FOUNTAIN TREATS
All of our Fountain Treats are made by authentic soda jerks.
Milk Shakes
Customize your favorite
Whipped Cream, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter,
Egg, Dates, Banana,
Malt, Extra Thick
Banana Split
Ice Cream Sundae
Egg Cream
Ice Cream Soda or Float
Ice Cream
(by the scoop)
Ice Cream Flavors
Ask about our Seasonal Flavors
Burgundy Cherry, Oreo Cookie, Coffee, Cookie Dough, Oreo Cookie, Mint, Vanilla, Heath Bar Krunch, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate, Mocha Chip, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Peppermint, Mango, Pralines & Cream, Mocha Almond Fudge, Mint Chip, Sherbet, Brownie a la Mode, Peppermint Fudge Ripple
BEVERAGES
Orange Juice
Fresh Squeezed
Grapefruit Juice
Fresh Squeezed
Tomato Juice
Pineapple Juice
V-8 Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Lemonade
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Hot Chocolate
Coffee
Milk
Yoo-hoo
Mightly Leaf Hot Tea
Variety of Black, Green and Herbal teas
Fountain Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer
Cherry Coke
Vanilla Coke
Empire Cola
Empire Diet Cola
Polar Vanilla Cream Soda
Polar Diet Root Beer
Grape Crush
Orange Crush
Green River
Dublin Dr. Pepper
Reeds Premium Ginger Ale
Dr. Browns Diet Black Cherry
BAKERY COUNTER
Fresh Baked Pies
A selection of Apple, Chocolate Pecan, Cherry Crumb and Blueberry. Try you slice a la mode for a special treat!
Brownie Chunk NY Style Cheesecake
Classic silky cheesecake atop a chocolate brownie base
Coconut Cream Cake
Coconut custard layered between fluffy vanilla chiffon cake, finished with whipped cream and sweet flaked coconut
Double Danger Chocolate Cake
Double chocolate cake layered with ganache, finished with chocolate glaze and a hing of mocha butter cream frosting
Chocolate Truffle Bread Pudding
Decadent baked chocolate custard served with Crème Anglaise
Banana Cream Pie
Bananas and creamy vanilla custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream and white chocolate
Chocolate Cream Pie
Dark chocolate custard in a chocolate graham crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings
Key Lime Pie
Sweet tart lime custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream
Whole Cakes and Pies Available
Breakfast Pastries and Treats
Morning Bun
Butter Croissant
Bluberry or Buttermilk Coffee Cake Muffin
Chocolate Brownie
Whoopee Pie
Peanut Butter Graham Bar
Magic Bar
Tripple Chocolate Toffee Crunch
Giant Cookies
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, Ginger or Peanut Butter
WINE
Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red
Ramey Chardonnay
California Square Chardonnay
Sean Minor Pinot Noir
Manifesto Sauvignon Blanc
Rock Pie Zinfandel
Quivira Zinfandel
Happy Canyon Vinyards Merlot
BEER
Anchor Steam
Blue Moon
Fat Tire
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Firestone Walker DBL Jack
Trumer Pilsner, Berkley
Ninkasi Oatmeal Stout
Pabst Blue Ribbon
21st Amendment
Seasonal Beers
Contact
All locations open Mon – Thu, 8am – 11pm & Fri – Sun, 11am – 11pm
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Contact
All locations open Mon – Thu, 8am – 11pm & Fri – Sun, 11am – 11pm
566 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 323-3131
Hours of Operation
Monday - Wednesday*
7:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 12:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 12:00am
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
*open until 11:00pm during Summer
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