Cafe Wisteria

Such a beautiful outdoor patio. I loved my sandwich and our cappuccinos were delightful. We had a little trouble with yellow jackets, but we were warned (and had an option to sit inside). We chose to brave the yellow jackets and it was well worth it. Incredibly peaceful spot, with yummy food. I'd go again. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

I worked with Tiana Wong and the Cafe Wisteria team to cater my wedding in June of 2019, and they were absolutely incredible! This review is long overdue, Tiana is such a gem to work with and made the entire process SO much easier and stress-free! I absolutely appreciate Tiana's attention to detail, and we received tons of compliments on both the quality of the food at our wedding and the variety of dishes offered.We were pretty nervous before the tasting and finalizing a caterer, but after tasting all of the dishes that sounded good, Cafe Wisteria blew our expectations out of the water and we could rest assured our guests would have a lovely meal at our wedding :) Everything from the hors d'oeuvres, to the salad, to the main course were delicious and high quality! We decided on beef wellington, ahi tuna, and lamb lollipops for the hors d'oeuvres and for the main went with the salmon, chicken and braised beef short rib with a strawberry salad app and butternut squash ravioli. I would highly recommend working with the Cafe Wisteria team to cater your wedding or event, and if we have a need in the future, will do so again for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Thank you SO, so, much for making our day so special and memorable, Tiana and team! And for the delicious food that we and our guests loved, while taking the stress out of this entire process for our families! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Beautiful and peaceful outside and inside. love the menu and friendly staff. highly recommend for family functions big and small.

Reviewed on Facebook

Quaint place. Nice atmosphere. Beautiful gardens. My Cobb salad was delicious!

Reviewed on Facebook

The setting is so beautiful and quiet.  It feels like you are far away from busy Menlo Park.  The food was delicious, the service prompt and it was wonderful to be able to talk without a table right next to you.  I think this is a very special place! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I'd say come here for the beautiful ambiance and scenery rather than the limited menu. We made reservations for brunch on a beautiful sunny day and took full advantage of the weather by sitting outside in the garden. Despite the restaurant being busy and an event taking place nearby, there was plenty of parking available. I ordered the wild mushrooms and gruyere panini. While waiting for our entrees to arrive, I could not resist scarfing down the soft and fresh complimentary bread and butter. The mushrooms in my panini were not sliced evenly so some bites had big thick chunky bites of mushrooms (not so enjoyable) while the portions with thinly sliced mushrooms tasted much more deliciously balanced. After brunch, we roamed around the Allied Arts Guild which has lovely different areas to take in the gorgeous flowers and greenery or to snap a photo for the 'gram. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I highly recommend Wisteria cafe and Allied Arts for your special event. Our 40 guests had an absolutely lovely time. The food, presentation and drink were amazing.  Thank you for making our event truly memorable. All our guests continue to comment how fabulous Allied Arts and the cafe is. The staff was most helpful and willing to go the extra mile. What a great day. The room set up was also gorgeous. One big, long table in the dining room. Sturdy seats! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My friend and I sat outside since it was a beautiful day. The service was great and the food was amazing. Will defy cone back again soon. It’s nice for everyday dining but it’s also a cute place for special occasions. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Delicious!!! I love to see and smell all that they create.

Reviewed on Facebook

This place is AMAZING!!! I went in yesterday with my daughter & we ordered a mushroom & onion soup really delicious by the way & shared a peach & brie panini. Our server Jacquelin was very friendly & attentive. Everything was PERFECT!!I will most definitely be returning back!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We recently had lunch at Cafe Wisteria. Although we had been to Allied Arts Guild before, this was our first time dining at the restaurant. We had a lovely afternoon eating outside on the patio and enjoying the gorgeous wisteria that was in bloom.We had the roasted corn and crab salad, wild mushroom and gruyere panini, and chicken cranberry salad. Everything was fresh, cooked just right, and not too salty or flavored. I wouldn't say the food was amazing but it was a very enjoyable meal in a perfect garden setting. My mother-in-law absolutely loved dining at the restaurant and said it was one of her all-time favorite meals. We plan to take her again on her next visit, for sure! *Since Cafe Wisteria is at the Allied Arts Guild, I believe some of the proceeds go towards Lucille Packard Hospital. So you are dining for a good cause! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My friends and I hosted a bridal shower for our friend at this lovely gem and were very happy with our experience!  Not only was the food delicious, the café is nestled between beautiful gardens and surrounded by architectural charm.  The manager, Angel, was very attentive and provided all we needed for our event to run smoothly.  She and her staff created the perfect ambience for our tea-party themed event.  The beverage counter, hor d'oevres display, and table settings were very detailed oriented which we really appreciated.   We started hor d'oeuvres with the Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie Platter which was beautifully arranged and filled with excellent choices of cheeses, meats, and fruit that were very sweet.  Dinner began with a caprese salad dressed with a balsamic and pesto drizzle, and the creamy garlic mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus was the perfect combination for our main entrees of slow braised short rib (which was very tender and full of flavor) and grilled herb salmon (very well-seasoned).  I highly recommend Café Wisteria, especially if you are looking for a venue for an intimate wedding or bridal shower. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

WE had the most pleasant of dining experiences at Cafe Wisteria. We ate at a table outside, the food was fab, the ambiance was fab! ! Bring your friends, bring your kids, bring your relatives. Being here was like sitting in a warm hug! REALLY! Everything we ate was really great and tasty. Fresh mini baguettes with a wonderful fresh herb butter with Sea Salt on top. Something I have never had, but we ate more than our share! Sitting outside was just wonderful! I just felt so happy being there and I smile just thinking about it! Going back for Mothers Day Brunch! Will I see you there? NO WINE or BEER, BYOB if that is important to you. My one issue is that it is not very accessible, The sidewalks and pavement are uneven stone paths, Difficult for anyone using a cane and really bumpy if using a wheelchair. Bathrooms in the restaurant itself has a step and not accessible. I know there are other restrooms on the grounds but I did not check them out. This setting is rather old, and the inaccessibleness is also from a long time ago. The patio/outdoor seating would accommodate a wheelchair no prob, but there is the restroom issue. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Just the quested place ever.Went here for a gf bday and we all fell in love w this little gem.Food a good, atmosphere as awesome and staff are great. If you want a cute little place to enjoy brunch w the gals this is the place to go.Be sure to make reservations. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I have never been there. but the owner is offering free meals to out of work federal employees. I can't imagine that's such a great person would not also be a great cook!

Reviewed on Facebook

Lovely cafe in a garden setting. Food was terrific. I had the chicken cranberry salad and the popcorn cauliflower. Who knew cauliflower could taste so good? ! My husband had the street tacos with carne asada. Also delicious. The warm bread and herb butter was also delicious- but don't fill up on it (easy to do) or you won't have room for the meal.It was a great meal in a lovely setting, a very short drive from the Stanford medical campus (Palo Alto).What keeps this from being a 5 star review: it's hidden in the Allied Arts Guild in an interior courtyard and there's no signage until you get into the courtyard and walk right up to it. The other things in the courtyards are artists' studios and you can quickly lose focus and forget you came for the cafe. We were there on a slow rainy day and the service was fine, but I wonder how it would be on a crowded day. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Other than wishing they had better WiFi service indoors and were open Sundays, I absolutely adore this whimsical place. Good food, great ambiance. So glad to have this hidden gem in this neighborhood! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Really nice restaurant in Menlo Park that is in midst of a garden.  If it is nice eat outside!   A lot of variety  on the menu with some creative dishes.  It would be a perfect setting but they do not serve alcohol.  Well worth the visit. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love Cafe Wisteria. There are so many selections to pick from. The food taste great, and I love the environment. Part of what makes this place so great is the service as well. They never let me down and this is my regular restaurant that I can't stay away from. If you've never been you must try Asap! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is about 4.5 stars and only loses half a star because it's pricey. If money isn't a consideration then 5 stars all the Way. Located in ALLIED ARTS, so pretty setting, rustic charm. Our waitress was friendly and efficient despite being so pregnant( she was hustling) Tasty food, artful presentation and huge, fantastic cups of coffee. The crab cakes, watermelon salad and runner boi's burger were Fantastic. The dessert cake was too sweet and too heavy for this girl but my lunch companion made quick work of it. With tip, about $100 for lunch so sadly we won't be regulars but good for a splurge. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We had brunch at Cafe Wisteria today after finding it on Yelp.  Excellent food and service in a tranquil setting!  We'll definitely be back :-)

Reviewed on Yelp

Delicious   Delightful   Excellent service Charming   Great menu   Beautiful location Rose gardenGalleriesWoodshopShopsClean and well kept.A LOVELY LADIES LUNCHEON SPOT.

Reviewed on Yelp

Visited on a Monday around 11:30 and the setting and atmosphere were wonderful outside.  Not a ton of waitstaff but they made us feel well taken care of.  The bread and herb butter to start were scrumptious! We ordered the watermelon caprese salad, tomato bisque, crab cake and avocado Benedict and carbonara.  All the food was well prepared and ingredients tasted well in season.  I can wait to come back here.  It was our first time at allied arts and it's a little confusing as their map lost the "you are here" sticker.  From the parking lot entrance side, head straight back until you see it on the right side before the rose walkway.  There were umbrellas up in the outside courtyard with a fountain in the middle.  Absolutely beautiful place. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Glad to see a restaurant operating at Allied Arts again. It's such a charming setting and fun to walk around after lunch. My husband's chicken pot pie looked wonderful and he said it was delicious . Great crust and filled with chicken and vegetables. My apple and brie sanwich was disappointing. Lots of apples and not much brie. We'll go again but I will try something else next time. Returned and had chicken salad. It too was lackluster. Could be brightened up with apple or nuts or more cranberries. However we went back one more time and had absolutely wonderful hamburgers. They were juicy, not overwhelmed by bread, and were cooked to perfection. Would not have expected the perfect burger there but it was. Recommend that if you're a meat eater. Food just keeps getting better. Menu is changing seasonally for the good. I had lobster rolls. It was 3 smaller rolls and they were delicious. We were also served rolls just out of the oven with herb butter that were scrumptuous! Keep up the good work because we love coming to this beautiful setting. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Food was good. You can find comparable quality and assortment in many other places. The 5-star is for the amazing ambiance.  Before eating you can walk the grounds which equate to much need therapy. Even after eating, walk the grounds again to remove the food guilt.  Great place to bring a date for breakfast or lunch. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Cafe Wisteria is the new restaurant at Allied Arts in Menlo Park. Our lunch was served outside on the patio. Tables are spaced far apart, making conversation easy. Shade is provided by mature trees. It is a lovely spot for a summer lunch. Service was attentive and the two menu items we tasted were delicious. In fact, my sister raved about the apple and brie panini and the chef was generous in sharing information about the seasoning used. We will return to try more menu items. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Perhaps the loveliest place in the world - perfect weather, 3 acres of beautiful gardens, fountain, delicious food, creek-side setting. Plus the property benefits children at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Some nice places to shop on the property - gift store, art galleries, made-to-fit coats, wood shop. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Always a delightful, delicious experience

Reviewed on Opentable

a most lovely place to have my birthday luncheon. The gardens are serenely beautiful. The food was delicious. Will be back!

Reviewed on Facebook

Lunch with an old friend, sandwiches were delicious and service was unobtrusive yet attentive. The experience was perfect.

Reviewed on Opentable

Beautiful day in the garden. Delectable choices on the menu, Presentation lovely and taste to match. Going again tomorrow!!

Reviewed on Opentable

Garden setting is lovely. There were only two tables occupied in the restaurant when we ordered, but it took 25 minutes for our salads to show up. The salads were good, but $6 for an iced tea is simply ridiculous! More...

Reviewed on Opentable

allied arts guild is a famous "secret" garden in menlo.  now paired with a wonderful cafe, along with separate dining room to cater events. smoked chicken carbonara and burger (slightly undercooked), pot pie with top and bottom crusts, bread, etc; all were nice. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

New place in Allied Arts. The interior is the same but inside space is smaller than before. Although you have beautiful outdoor space to enjoy the garden. The food was delicious. The bread was yummy and so was the butter which came with the bread. They have limited available slot on opentable but if you call, they can usually accomodate.Very friendly staff. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

AMAZING. I came here on Mother's Day, what a lucky day for nice weather and to be seated amongst the gardens! The children were able to play around the flowers and pond and then. ... THE FOOD! I did not expect divine flavors and textures like this, especially on Mothers day. Cooking for a large amount of people is difficult to keep good quality and they nailed it. If they are able to execute this on such a chaotic day (for restaurants) I will be looking forward to the next event! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My family treated me to a fabulous Mother's Day brunch yesterday. The food was fantastic, varied, delicious and plentiful. The atmosphere in the garden is gorgeous now that everything is in bloom. Highly recommend this place. I was there previously under other ownership and the food was not nearly as good before. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Loved the location inside the beautiful gardens of Allied arts. The cafe itself has this outdoor seating around a fountain which gives it a Spanish colonial al fresco dining kind of feel. Really enjoyed the caprese salad and cheese cake. Will definitely come back! More...

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I chose Cafe Wisteria to celebrate my own birthday party with a group of my friends last week. I was so impressed by the table set-up which was so elegant and beautiful, by how accommodating the staff and servers were and by the delicious food. We didn't feel rushed at all and it couldn't have been a better experience. Brianna in particular was a joy to work with on the day of. The setting is magical as this cafe is nestled in the quaint and beautiful gardens of the Allied Arts guild with flowers blooming in every direction and benches to sit on and open a book in every corner. This is the perfect venue for a small or somewhat larger event, or even just to have a cup of coffee or study with a friend. I can't wait to return!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

A hidden jem in menlo! Staff is super awesome to deal with! Great place to host a small private gathering.

Reviewed on Yelp

Yes everything I've had here so far is lovely. The pastries are nice and the lattes are great. I love getting one a going shopping here in allied arts. The lunches are really yummy. Very fresh ingredients and served with care. The staff is warm and friendly. The allied arts grounds is the perfect setting for this place. Feels like a great place with girlfriends, grandparents, parents, or possibly events. Enjoy all the beautiful artisan shops and lunch. That's my advice. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Love the gardens, the flowers, and Cafe Wisteria.Today I ordered the field greens tossed with frisée, cranberries, fluffy goat cheese topped with flavorful tender chicken breast. Omitted the caramelized onions because of Keto carbs but didn't miss them at all as the salad was tossed in a super light dressing. Service was pleasant, portions generous and reasonably priced. Perfect restaurant for those of us who love beautiful places and good food. More...

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