Palo Alto Creamery

Cafe in Palo Alto. 22 sandwiches, 11 burgers, 2 hot dogs on the menu; the best scores 95.

Banana split with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and three maraschino cherries on a plate with a doily
Photo: Palo Alto Creamery, from its Facebook page

Cafe · Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

About

  • 35on the menu
  • 67typical Sandwich Score
  • 95best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
  • 8layers from named producers
TypeCafe
WherePalo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu22 sandwiches, 11 burgers, 2 hot dogs
Breadshomemade bun, french roll, croissant, Hot Dog Bun, house made bun, grilled rye, and 3 more
Menu read2026-09

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The sandwiches

  1. Albacore Tuna Salad 80 excellent (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: albacore tuna salad; lettuce; tomato; mayonnaise.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (the deli standard for a lone protein).

  2. Atomic Burger burger 71 very good

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; spicy jalapeño relish; pepper-jack cheese; grilled onions; pickles.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Jalapeño Relish.

  3. BBQ Bacon Burger burger 95 legendary

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; hobbs' bacon (named producer); grilled onions; bbq sauce; lettuce; tomato; pickles.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  4. BBQ Pork 43 rough

    french roll, toasted: pulled pork; onion rings.

  5. BLT 89 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: hobbs' applewood smoked bacon (named producer); lettuce; tomato; mayo.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  6. Bacon Cheeseburger burger 93 legendary

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; hobbs' bacon (named producer); american cheese (low tier); grilled onions; lettuce; tomato; pickles.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  7. Breakfast Croissant 64 very good

    croissant, toasted: two egg scramble; ham; bacon; american cheese (low tier).

  8. California Burger burger 92 legendary

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; avocado; hobbs' bacon (named producer); jack cheese; grilled onions; lettuce; tomato; pickles.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  9. Cheeseburger burger 85 outstanding

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; american cheese (low tier); grilled onions; lettuce; tomato.

  10. Chicken Salad Melt 44 rough

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: chicken salad; american cheese (low tier).

  11. Chicken Salad Sandwich 49 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: chicken salad; onions; fresh herbs.

  12. Chili Burger burger 55 solid

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; beef & black bean chili; jack cheese; grilled onions.

  13. Chili Dog hot dog 42 rough

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: all american hot dog (low tier); texas beef & black bean chili; jack cheese.

  14. Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 79 excellent

    house made bun, toasted: lightly battered chicken breast; frank's hot sauce (named producer, low tier); shredded romaine; ranch (low tier).

    Worth a look: named producer: Hot Sauce (buffalo).

  15. Egg Salad 81 excellent

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: egg salad; lettuce; mayonnaise.

  16. Fountain Burger burger 62 very good

    grilled rye, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; two strips of hobbs bacon (named producer); grilled onions; swiss; dijon-mayo.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  17. French Dip 51 solid

    french roll, toasted: thinly sliced lean beef; au jus.

  18. Grilled Cheese 64 very good

    homemade whole wheat, toasted: american cheese (low tier); butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  19. Grilled Cheese Bacon & Tomato 56 solid

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: american cheese (low tier); hobbs' apple wood smoked bacon (named producer); tomato.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  20. Grilled Chicken Breast 89 outstanding

    homemade bun, toasted: grilled chicken breast; grilled onions; lettuce; tomato; mayo.

  21. Grilled Ham & Cheese 45 rough

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: ham; american cheese (low tier).

  22. Hamburger burger 85 outstanding

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; grilled onions; lettuce; tomato.

  23. Hot Dog hot dog 56 solid

    hot dog bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: american hot dog (low tier); relish; onions.

  24. Hot Pastrami 67 very good

    grilled rye, toasted: hot pastrami; melted swiss cheese.

  25. Patty Melt burger 68 very good

    grilled rye, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; grilled onions; american cheese (low tier).

  26. Philly Cheese Steak 58 solid

    hoagie roll (inferred from the name), toasted: steak; grilled peppers; grilled onions; jack cheese.

  27. Prime New York Steak Sandwich 82 excellent

    homemade french roll, toasted: grilled 6 oz ny steak; sautéed onions; lettuce; tomato.

  28. Reuben 89 outstanding

    grilled rye, toasted: corned beef; sauerkraut; 1000 island; swiss.

  29. Roast Beef 52 solid

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: lean slow roasted beef; lettuce; mayonnaise.

  30. Smoked Salmon & Bagels 85 outstanding

    bagel, cold: smoked salmon; cream cheese; capers; tomatoes; red onion.

  31. Swiss Mushroom Burger burger 89 outstanding

    homemade bun, toasted: 1/3 lb natural beef patty; swiss; sautéed mushrooms; grilled onions; lettuce; tomato; pickles.

  32. Tuna Melt 42 rough

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: albacore tuna salad; american cheese (low tier).

  33. Turkey Breast 54 solid

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), cold: turkey breast; lettuce; mayonnaise.

  34. Turkey Club 89 outstanding

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: turkey breast; hobbs' bacon (named producer); lettuce; tomato; mayo.

    Worth a look: named producer: Bacon.

  35. Veggie Burger burger 71 very good (much of this build is inferred)

    homemade bun, toasted: mushrooms; corn; carrots; green onions; bell peppers; lettuce; tomato; sprouts; dijon-mayo; beef patty.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (a burger is a patty).