Calafia Cafe

In 2009, Charlie Ayers leased nearly 5,000 square feet of space in the Town & Country Shopping Plaza across from Stanford University, realizing his dream of a owning neighborhood spot serving organic, sustainable, healthy, delicious food. Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go was an instant hit, and today still has crowds lining up to get a seat. This casual restaurant has an energetic vibe, and serves...

The menu changes daily, but always features at least one vegetarian option; food is decidedly Californian with an Asian twist (lots of rice bowls, noodles and the like).

This "bustling" Californian "fits the Palo Alto scene" with an "extensive" menu of "satisfying" dishes, including "healthy" choices and "numerous" vegan options, served by a "speedy" staff; sure, some find it just "so-so" and complain of "noisy" conditions, but more champion its "comfortable" setting and insist it's "perfect for feeding a mixed group"; P.S. the adjacent market offers...

In myth, Calafia was the queen of the island of California, an ancient utopia ruled by women. Calafia cafe is ruled by Charlie Ayers, ex-Google chef and author of Food 2.0, and while it's not exactly a utopia it at least strives for…

Former Google chef Charlie Ayers opened Calafia as his way of "going public," and the venue hits all the key notes of a modern, hip California café. Pedigreed local ingredients and an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan fare fill the menu. Breakfast is a much-needed meal option on the peninsula, and diners may choose from healthy plant and protein-based entrées: a daily omelet with hash...

The visionary behind Google's infamous cafeteria opens his own cafe and market aimed at serving slow food fast.

In 2009, Charlie Ayers leased nearly 5,000 square feet of space in the Town & Country Shopping Plaza across from Stanford University, realizing his dream of a owning neighborhood spot serving organic, sustainable, healthy, delicious food...