Chantal Guillon specializes in macarons, emphasizing on packaging and visual decoration of the desserts. Its charming Palo Alto location is housed within a white building with two potted spiral plants at the entrance and a few seats on the patio, and serves as the perfect date spot. Inside, there are racks of macarons in peach, green, orange, pink, lavender and pale yellow shades. The flavors include Orange Blossom, Red Velvet, Persian Rose, Tahitian Vanilla, Jasmine Green Tea, White Peach, Hibicus – Berries and Lavender – Cassis. If you wish to order desserts by delivery or shipping for a special occasion, the sweets are decorated with fruity and flowery garnish and packaged in a wonderful manner. Whether you are looking for a conical Layered Macaron Tower, boxes of Sea Salt Caramel Candies or a 72-piece Macarons Tower with floral arrangements, this place has the perfect gifting or celebratory dessert.
Located off the Joseph P. Sinclair Freeway in San Jose, Mendocino Farms is known for their variety of gourmet eats. Using high-quality seasonally-available vegetables and fruits, this restaurant serves a wide range of delectable eats. The menu includes dishes like sandwiches, salads and soups. They also offer gluten-free, nut-free, vegan and vegetarian options. This eatery has several branches in the states of California and Texas.
Set on Bird’s Avenue in San Jose, Bibo's NY Pizza is a casual eatery. They serve a number of speciality pizzas, breads, wings, calzones and desserts like cannoli and brownie. Patrons can even build their own pizza with their choice of toppings. To compliment their dishes, they serve a range of beers and wines. In addition to dine-in they also offer takeaway and delivery services. When the weather is pleasant, patrons can choose to sits outdoors on the pizzeria’s patio.
Situated off East Santa Clara Street, The City Fish serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes. This counter-serve eatery’s menu includes items like fish and chips, pastas, fried calamari, crab cakes, tacos, seafood platters, clam chowder and a lot more. The kid’s menu includes chicken tenders, grilled cheese and fries. They also offer a selection of flavorful beers and wines. It features a small seating area of its customers. Customers can also place order for their choice of dishes online and get to delivered at their doorstep.
Set in the neighborhood of West San Jose, Holder's Country Inn is a cozy restaurant. This restaurant originally opened its doors in 1967 and moved to its current location in Saratoga Avenue in the year 1995. It is owned by Annie and Jack Holder. This friendly eatery serves a fantastic variety of typical American eats. Its includes items like steaks, burgers, sandwiches and burritos. They also offer a kid-friendly menu which includes dishes like pancakes, pastas and fries. To complement the dishes, they serve a selection of cocktails, beers and wines.
Located off the Interstate 280 in San Jose, Palermo Italian Restaurant is known for its authentic Sicilian eats. Opened in 2017, this restaurant is owned by Diane and Renato Cusimano. They serve a variety of traditional pastas and pizzas that will keep you coming back for more. During the warm summer months, patrons can sit outdoors in the patio and enjoy their choice of dishes. They also offer space to host private events like parties, celebrations and gatherings.
If you are fond of flavorful meats, than Sarah's Latin Taste commands your attention. They serve appetizing meat options in a food truck. The meats are freshly prepared with unique blend of spices and seasonings. When visiting here you can expect a decent service and a great selection of meals. When rushing late for your work, you can also opt for takeaway service or get your favorite meals delivered to your doorstep.
Fambrini's is an informal lunch spot popular with local office workers that is truly a hidden gem. Located above Bank of America, order your sandwiches, soup and salads at the counter and enjoy them on their outdoor rooftop terrace. On weekends, this is a perfect spot for a wholesome breakfast or lunch with family and friends. Especially on a sunny day the place is like summer on your plate. Their portions are quite generous and the prices are very reasonable. Be sure to try their tri-tip sandwich. When in Palo Alto a visit to Fambrini's Terrace Cafe is a must!
Dolce Sicilia rules the hearts of the locals, serving a few of the most delectable Italian food options in San Jose. This cosy little cafeteria is a great place to grab a latte with dessert and enjoy it with your family or friends. Modestly furnished, the cafe has an inviting aura. Most of the options on their menu are vegetarian and child-friendly. Their menu specials include pasta, cakes, croissants, and cookies. They also serve a decent variety of breads and soups. Sweet tooth lovers may find this place a great destination for munching on good dessert options.
Nosh on Mediterranean delights like wood-fired meats, seasonal mezzas, rotisserie chicken and much more at the family-owned restaurant, Mazra. In Arabic ‘Mazra’ means farm and the restaurant has been so named since all its ingredients are fresh and are procured from farms. This restaurant also offers specially curated menus for families that are referred to as ‘Family Meals.’ Seasonal delicacies are also offered here. At Mazra, sustainability and environment conservation is attributed great importance. Ingredients are procured from sustainable suppliers and their packaging material is bio compostable. Check out their website to find out more.
Satura Cakes is a bakery that brings together French-style pastries with Japanese attention to detail, refinement and flavor. They are most well-known for their cream puffs (including vanilla and green tea flavors), strawberry shortcake and meticulously decorated layer cakes. Cakes are available by the slice, making it a great place for an afternoon treat or after-dinner dessert, or you can purchase them whole to celebrate a special occasion.