Vicky's Guidebook
Food Scene
Los Altos has tasty places within walking distance at the San Antonio Center and Village Court. Downtown Los Altos has lots of interesting restaurants and shops with fun places worth exploring on foot. We have the best boba, bread, and hand-crafted ice-cream in town.
FEW STEPS AWAY... About $10 for a make-your-own burger. Bison burger, sweet potato fries, milk shakes, and sports bar
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The Counter
2580 W El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... About $10 for a make-your-own burger. Bison burger, sweet potato fries, milk shakes, and sports bar
FEW STEPS AWAY... President Clinton ate here, mushu pork.
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Chef Chu's
1067 N San Antonio RdFEW STEPS AWAY... President Clinton ate here, mushu pork.
FEW STEPS AWAY... As seen on KQED's Check, Please! Tacos, taquitos, Chile nogales, pipian, flan, churros, Mexican hot chocolate, horchata, pina colata drink/dessert, free bday flan
Estrellita Mexican Bistro
971 N San Antonio RdFEW STEPS AWAY... As seen on KQED's Check, Please! Tacos, taquitos, Chile nogales, pipian, flan, churros, Mexican hot chocolate, horchata, pina colata drink/dessert, free bday flan
FEW STEPS AWAY... BEST pho noodle soup in the area. Spring rolls, vermicelli bowl, thai iced tea
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Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... BEST pho noodle soup in the area. Spring rolls, vermicelli bowl, thai iced tea
FEW STEPS AWAY... Healthy soups and Korean small plates
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Sudam Korean Cuisine
4546 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... Healthy soups and Korean small plates
FEW STEPS AWAY... Sandwich on Dutch Crunch, deli
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Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
4540 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... Sandwich on Dutch Crunch, deli
Hidden Japanese Izakaya. Simple lunch recommended. Chicken Karaage. Downtown Los Altos
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Sumika
236 Plaza CentralHidden Japanese Izakaya. Simple lunch recommended. Chicken Karaage. Downtown Los Altos
Famous Godfather sandwich on Dutch Crunch, sit outside and people watch. Downtown Los Altos
The American Italian Deli
139 Main StFamous Godfather sandwich on Dutch Crunch, sit outside and people watch. Downtown Los Altos
Breakfast
Coupa Cafe
4748 W El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... Coffee and treats
FEW STEPS AWAY... Closes early! T-F 9-3PM; Sat 8PM. Locals come here for brunch!
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Esther's German Bakery
987 N San Antonio RdFEW STEPS AWAY... Closes early! T-F 9-3PM; Sat 8PM. Locals come here for brunch!
FEW STEPS AWAY OPEN 6AM... Great large portions breakfast/brunch, fresh squeezed orange juice
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A Good Morning
4546 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY OPEN 6AM... Great large portions breakfast/brunch, fresh squeezed orange juice
Closes early! 3PM Coffee, croissants, unique breads and pastries shipped from the famous Los Gatos branch
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Manresa Bread
271 State StCloses early! 3PM Coffee, croissants, unique breads and pastries shipped from the famous Los Gatos branch
Croissants, donuts & cronuts, oh my! Downtown Los Altos
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Posh Bagel
20665 Rustic DrCroissants, donuts & cronuts, oh my! Downtown Los Altos
Sweets
FEW STEPS AWAY... CLOSES 10PM! Boba, shaved ice, smoothies, tea and coffee. Try crystal boba!
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Teaspoon Los Altos
4546 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY... CLOSES 10PM! Boba, shaved ice, smoothies, tea and coffee. Try crystal boba!
Cream puff, earl grey cake, cute place to use wifi. Downtown Los Altos
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Satura Cakes
200 Main StCream puff, earl grey cake, cute place to use wifi. Downtown Los Altos
Dense ice-cream, natural, seasonal flavors. Top flavors are earl grey and malt! Downtown Los Altos
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Tin Pot Creamery
855 El Camino RealDense ice-cream, natural, seasonal flavors. Top flavors are earl grey and malt! Downtown Los Altos
Grocery
FEW STEPS AWAY OPEN 8AM-10PM... Breakfast, hot bar, Smitten Ice Cream (SF based)
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealFEW STEPS AWAY OPEN 8AM-10PM... Breakfast, hot bar, Smitten Ice Cream (SF based)
FEW STEPS AWAY... Unique items, easy breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, cheapest bananas in town
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Trader Joe's
590 Showers DrFEW STEPS AWAY... Unique items, easy breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, cheapest bananas in town
Shopping
Target
555 Showers DrFEW STEPS AWAY... Clothing, gifts, market, pharmacy
FEW STEPS AWAY... Affordable clothing and gift ideas
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Kohl's Mountain View
350 Showers DrFEW STEPS AWAY... Affordable clothing and gift ideas
Entertainment & Activities
Los Altos Farmers' Market
200 2nd StMay-Sept Thurs 4-8PM
FREE. 1905 historical house and garden with main exhibit Los Altos history and model train diorama
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Los Altos History Museum
51 S San Antonio RdFREE. 1905 historical house and garden with main exhibit Los Altos history and model train diorama
Get lost in nature. Downtown Los Altos
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Redwood Grove Nature Preserve
482 University AveGet lost in nature. Downtown Los Altos
FEW STEPS AWAY... New theater with reclining seats
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ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California StFEW STEPS AWAY... New theater with reclining seats
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdBecause it's Silicon Valley!
Enjoy a walk through the gardens
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Indlu yaseFiloli Historic & Garden
86 Cañada RdEnjoy a walk through the gardens
Getting Around
San Antonio Caltrain station. To go to SF walk under the bridge to the other side.
San Antonio station
190 Showers Dr