Palo Alto Creamery Menu

566 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
$$$ American restaurant
(2300 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Palo Alto Creamery, a charming American restaurant nestled in the heart of Palo Alto. This delightful diner invites you to step back in time with its cozy booths and retro decor, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the '50s.

The menu shines with classic dishes, highlighting hearty options like Chicken Noodle Soup and Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili. Don’t miss the satisfying Buffalo Chicken Wings and Roast Turkey Dinner, perfect for a cozy dinner. For those with a sweet tooth, the milkshakes are legendary, offering rich flavors that will transport you to simpler days.

Indulge in desserts like the Banana Split or Fresh Baked Pies, all crafted to deliver pure, creamy bliss. Experience the friendly service and welcoming ambiance that make Palo Alto Creamery a must-visit spot for all diner food lovers!

BREAKFAST ALL DAY

  • FRESH FRUIT BOWL

    Fresh seasonal fruits

    US$8.50
  • HOMEMADE GRANOLA
    US$11.00
  • HOMEMADE OATMEAL (served A.M. only)

    Fresh fruit optional $13

    US$11.00
  • YOGURT PARFAIT

    Homemade granola, fresh fruit and nonfat yogurt

    US$14.00
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

    Served with real Vermont maple syrup. With fresh fruit optional $19.00

    US$17.00
  • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

    Served with real Vermont Maple syrup. Fresh fruit optional $19

    US$17.00
  • TWO EGGS – ANY STYLE

    Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly

    US$17.00
  • EGGS WITH HOBBS’ BACON, HAM OR PORK SAUSAGE LINKS

    Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly

    US$20.00
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE OR SCRAMBLE

    (With your choice of 3 items: Ham, Mushrooms, Hobbs’ BaconSausage, Chicken, Cream Cheese,Chicken, Sausage, Avocado, Tomatoes,Spinach, Green Chilies, Sour Cream,Green Onion, American Cheese, Cheddar Cheese,Jack Cheese, Goat Cheese, Swiss Cheese) Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, Buttered Toast & Jelly

    US$22.00
  • BELGIAN WAFFLE (Served A.M. only)

    Served with real Vermont maple syrup. Fresh fruit optional $17

    US$15.00
  • CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS

    House cooked corned beef with potatoes and onions

    US$21.00
  • SAUSAGE SKILLET WITH 2 EGGS

    Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms and home fries topped with pepper-jack cheese

    US$21.00
  • PRIME NY STEAK & EGGS

    6 oz New York Steak, two eggs, potatoes and toast

    US$26.00
  • CHICKEN APPLE SAUSAGE & EGGS

    House made sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, two eggs with choice of potatoes and toast

    US$21.00
  • BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

    Eggs, chorizo, green onions, salsa, guacamole and sour cream

    US$20.00
  • CARIBBEAN FRENCH TOAST

    Coconut, caramelized bananas & real maple syrup

    US$20.00
  • HASH BROWN PIE WITH 2 EGGS

    Tomatoes, bacon, green onion and cheddar cheese

    US$21.00
  • BREAKFAST CROISSANT

    Two egg scramble with ham and bacon, American cheese, served with fresh fruit

    US$16.00
  • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

    With Pork carnitas optional $23

    US$21.00
  • BREAKFAST ENCHILADA

    Braised beef, two eggs, guajillo sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, black beans

    US$23.00
  • CHEVRE OMELETTE

    Herbed goat cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil with hash browns and toast

    US$22.00
  • NORTHWEST SCRAMBLE

    Smoked Salmon, dill cream cheese, red onions, capers, and tomatoes with fresh fruit and toast

    US$23.00
  • CAJUN SCRAMBLE

    Spicy Cajun sausage, bell peppers, onions &spices with potatoes and toast

    US$22.00
  • SMOKED SALMON & BAGELS

    Cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and red onion

    US$16.00

LUNCH

  • TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH

    With lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH

    Turkey breast, Hobbs bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$21.00
  • ALBACORE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

    There are no onions in our tuna salad. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • TUNA MELT SANDWICH

    Albacore tuna salad, American cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$18.00
  • GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

    Try this on our homemade whole wheat. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$12.00
  • GRILLED CHEESE BACON & TOMATO SANDWICH

    American cheese, Hobbs apple wood smoked bacon. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH

    Ham and American cheese - a diner classic. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$17.00
  • REUBEN SANDWICH

    Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, Swiss on grilled rye. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$19.00
  • CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

    Lightly battered chicken breast, tossed in Frank's hot sauce, on a house made bun, shredded romaine and ranch dressing. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$19.00
  • HOT DOG

    All American hot dog with relish and onions. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$12.00
  • CHILI DOG

    All American hot dog topped with Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili and jack cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

    Onions and fresh herbs make this one great. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • CHICKEN SALAD MELT SANDWICH

    Our great chicken salad with American cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$18.00
  • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH

    On homemade bun with grilled onions with lettuce, tomato and mayo on the side. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • BLT SANDWICH

    Hobbs Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$16.00
  • HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH

    With melted Swiss cheese on grilled rye. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$19.00
  • FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

    Thinly sliced lean beef on French roll with au jus. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$19.00
  • PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH

    Grilled peppers, grilled onions, Jack cheese. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$19.00
  • BBQ PORK SANDWICH

    Pulled pork topped with onion rings, on a French roll. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$18.00
  • PRIME NEW YORK STEAK SANDWICH

    Grilled 6 oz NY steak, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, on a homemade French roll. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$25.00
  • ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

    Lean slow roasted beef, lettuce, and mayonnaise. Served with a choice of fresh hand-cut French fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens and pickle chips. Sweet potato fries add $1

    US$17.00
  • SOUP & HALF SANDWICH

    Choose from 11 sandwiches and two soups. For a buck more enjoy a Turkey Chili or Texas Beef & Black Bean Chili with your half sandwich.

    US$16.00
  • CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
    US$9.00
  • WHITE BEAN & TURKEY CHILI

    Green chili sauce topped with sour cream

    US$10.00
  • TEXAS BEEF & BLACK BEAN CHILI

    Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese

    US$10.00
  • COBB SALAD

    Turkey, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, egg & bacon with choice of dressing

    US$22.00
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

    Chicken tenders, corn, pecans and spicy ranch

    US$20.00
  • CAESAR SALAD

    Romaine hearts, Parmesan, and garlic bread

    US$15.50
  • SPINACH SALAD

    Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese, bacon, egg, and balsamic dressing

    US$19.00
  • CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

    Sundried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Gorgonzola cheese and sherry vinaigrette

    US$19.00
  • HAMBURGER

    Grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$16.50
  • CHEESEBURGER

    American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$17.50
  • CALIFORNIA BURGER

    Avocado, Hobbs bacon, Jack cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$20.00
  • SWISS MUSHROOM Burger and Fries

    Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side

    US$19.00
  • ATOMIC BURGER

    Spicy jalapeno relish, pepper-jack cheese, grilled onions, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$19.00
  • PATTY MELT BURGER

    Grilled rye, grilled onions, American cheese. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$19.00
  • CHILI BURGER

    Topped with beef & black bean chili, jack cheese, grilled onions. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$20.00
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER

    Hobbs bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$19.50
  • BBQ BACON BURGER

    Hobbs bacon, grilled onions, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles on the side. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$19.50
  • FOUNTAIN BURGER

    Two strips of Hobbs bacon, grilled onions, Swiss, grilled rye, with side of Dijon-mayo. Served with choice of hand-cut French or sweet potato fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or mixed greens add $1

    US$20.50
  • VEGGIE BURGER

    Mushrooms, corn, carrots, green onions, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, sprouts with side of Dijon-mayo

    US$17.50
  • BUBBLY BURGER

    Your choice of our delicious burgers with a bottle of chilled Dom Perignon

    US$425.00

DINNER - Available after 4 P.M.

  • CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
    US$9.00
  • TEXAS BEEF & BLACK BEAN CHILI

    Topped with sour cream and Jack cheese

    US$10.00
  • WHITE BEAN & TURKEY CHILI

    Green chili sauce, topped with sour cream

    US$10.00
  • ONION RINGS
    US$11.00
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
    US$15.00
  • CHICKEN STRIPS
    US$14.00
  • ROAST TURKEY DINNER

    Turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables.

    US$24.00
  • CHICKEN PARMESAN

    Parmesan crusted chicken breast with marinara served with spaghetti.

    US$22.00
  • FRESH GRILLED SALMON

    Butternut risotto with peas, roasted tomato basil compote

    US$26.00
  • BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

    BBQ demi-glace, mashed potatoes, vegetables

    US$24.00
  • BBQ BABY BACK RIBS

    Slow roasted pork back ribs served with mashed potatoes and spicy slaw

    US$24.00
  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

    Marinara Sauce with homemade garlic bread

    US$23.00
  • FISH AND CHIPS

    French fries, tartar sauce, lemon

    US$23.00
  • GRILLED NEW YORK STEAK

    10 oz New York Steak, red wine demi-glace, French fries, seasonal vegetables

    US$32.00
  • CHICKEN QUESADILLA

    Flour tortilla, grilled chicken breast, green onions, Jack and cheddar cheeses, served with guacamole, sour cream and fresh salsa

    US$19.00
  • BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE*

    Creamy cheddar cheese sauce, buttered bread crumbs. Option of ham and peas or bacon $17

    US$14.00

FOUNTAIN TREATS

  • MILK SHAKES

    Customize your favoriteWhipped Cream, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter $1 extraEgg, Dates, Banana, $1.5 extraMalt, Extra Thick $2 extra

    US$11.00
  • BANANA SPLIT
    US$17.00
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE
    US$12.00
  • EGG CREAM
    US$6.50
  • ICE CREAM SODA OR FLOAT
    US$9.00
  • ICE CREAM

    (by the scoop) - Burgundy Cherry, Oreo Cookie, Coffee, Cookie Dough, Mint Chip, Vanilla, Heath Bar Krunch, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate, Mocha Chip, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Peppermint, Mango, Pralines & Cream, Mocha Almond Fudge, Mint Chip, Sherbet, Black Raspberry Swirl, Peppermint Fudge Ripple - Ask about our Seasonal Flavors

    US$5.00

BAKERY COUNTER

  • FRESH BAKED PIES

    A selection of Apple, Chocolate Pecan, Cherry Crumb and Blueberry. Try your slice a la mode for a special treat!

    US$8.50
  • BROWNIE CHUNK NY STYLE CHEESECAKE

    Classic silky cheesecake atop a chocolate brownie base

    US$9.50
  • COCONUT CREAM CAKE

    Coconut custard layered between fluffy vanilla chiffon cake, finished with whipped cream and sweet flaked coconut

    US$9.50
  • DOUBLE DANGER CHOCOLATE CAKE

    Double chocolate cake layered with ganache, finished with chocolate glaze and a hing of mocha butter cream frosting

    US$9.50
  • CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE BREAD PUDDING

    Decadent baked chocolate custard served with Crème Anglaise.

    US$9.50
  • BANANA CREAM PIE

    Bananas and creamy vanilla custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream and white chocolate

    US$8.50
  • CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

    Dark chocolate custard in a chocolate graham crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings

    US$8.50
  • KEY LIME PIE

    Sweet tart lime custard in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream

    US$8.50
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
    US$5.00
  • MAGIC BAR
    US$5.00
  • WHOOPIE PIE
    US$5.00
  • FROSTED CINNAMON ROLL
    US$6.50
  • BLUBERRY OR BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE MUFFIN
    US$5.50
  • MORNING BUN
    US$5.50
  • BUTTER CROISSANT
    US$5.00
  • PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAM BAR
    US$5.00
  • GIANT COOKIES

    Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, Ginger or Peanut Butter

    US$3.30
  • CORNBREAD

    1 piece

    US$5.50
  • LOAF OF WHITE BREAD
    US$7.50
  • LOAF OF WHEAT BREAD
    US$7.50
  • LOAF OF SOURDOUGH BREAD
    US$7.50
  • LOAF OF BRIOCHE
    US$10.50
  • LOAF OF MARBLE RYE
    US$8.00
  • 6 DINNER ROLLS
    US$6.00
  • 6 FRENCH ROLLS
    US$6.00
  • 6 HOT DOG BUNS
    US$5.00
  • 6 HAMBURGER BUNS
    US$6.00
  • WHOLE APPLE PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE CHERRY CRUMB PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE BLUEBERRY PIE
    US$46.00
  • WHOLE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE BANANA CREAM PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE KEY LIME PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE LEMON MERINGUE PIE
    US$46.00
  • WHOLE CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
    US$42.00
  • WHOLE SEASONAL PIE

    Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb, Mixed Berry or Pumpkin

    US$42.00
  • WHOLE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE
    US$70.00
  • WHOLE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
    US$70.00
  • WHOLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
    US$70.00
  • WHOLE COCONUT CREAM CAKE
    US$70.00
  • WHOLE PUMKIN CHEESECAKE
    US$70.00
  • WHOLE CARROT CAKE
    US$70.00