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University Cafe

(888) 871-6325
  • 271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Daily Brunch - Eggs, Omelets & Sweet
    • Brioche French Toast $9

      Cinnamon, vanilla, syrup, seasonal fresh fruit.

    • Baked Croissant French Toast $10

      Baked croissant in custard sauce, fresh fruits.

    • Banana Foster Brioche French Toast $11

      Caramelized bananas, choice of ham, bacon or sausage.

    • Buttermilk Pancakes (3) $9

      Three cakes, fresh fruits, syrup.

    • Blueberry Pancakes $10

      3 Buttermilk pancakes with blueberries, choice of ham, bacon or sausage.

    • Early Bird Cakes $10

      2 Buttermilk pancakes, 2 eggs and choice of ham, bacon or sausage.

    • Madhouse Platter $11

      Pancake, french toast, eggs, fresh melon and choice of ham, bacon or sausage.

    • Breakfast Burrito $10

      Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes hash, cheddar and jack cheese, salsa, side of fruits.

    • Southwest Scramble $9

      Eggs scramble, cheese, chorizo sausage, chips, salsa, potato, guacamole toast.

    • California Scramble $9

      3 Eggs scrambled, avocado, bacon, tomato, cheese, potato, toast.

    • The City Break $9

      Two eggs, home fries, choice of smoked bacon, ham or low fat chicken sausage, toast.

    • Egg Bruschetta $9

      Fried eggs, tomato relish, parmesan, balsamic, bacon on rustic bread.

    • Huevos Rancheros $10

      Fried eggs, crispy tortilla, beans, spicy sausage, cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream.

    • Steak & Eggs $15

      New york loin steak, 3 eggs any style, home fries, toast.

    • Grilled Chicken Omelet $10

      Avocados, swiss cheese, bacon, spinach, creme fraiche, home fries, toast.

    • Veggie Omelet $9

      Zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onion, garlic, cheese, creme fraiche, home fries, toast.

    • Omelette Du Jardin $11

      Exotic mushrooms, tomato, baby spinach, goat cheese, creme fraiche, mixed greens.

    • Crab Omelet $15

      Crab meat, sauteed onions, melted gruyere, creme fraiche, potato, toast.

    • Combo Omelet $13

      Eggs, bacon, chicken, sausage. Prawns. Spinach, tomato, onion, mushrooms, swiss, pancakes.

    • Sunny Platter $11

      Eggs benedict with ham and smoked bacon, brioche french toast, fruits, home fries.

    • Semi Vegan Platter $11

      Pancake, brioche french toast, egg benedict with spinach and asparagus, melon.

    • Corned Beef Hash $10

      Sizzling corned beef, potato, onion, pepper, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, toast.

    • Breakfast Croissant Sandwich $10

      Eggs, turkey, bacon, ham, cheddar, potato.

    • Eggs Benedict $10

      Poached eggs, ham, bacon, hollandaise, english muffin, fruit.

    • Green Eggs Benedict $10

      Spinach, asparagus, poached eggs, hollandaise, english muffin, fruit.

    • Smoked Salmon Benedict $12

      Poached eggs, salmon, hollandaise, english muffin, fruit.

    • Monte Cristo $10

      (Club sandwich). Brioche french toast, bacon, eggs, melted swiss, fruit.

  • Daily Brunch
    Available daily 8:00am - 4:00pm.
    • Fresh Juice $3.5

    • Classic Smoothies $4.6

      Nonfat frozen yogurt, real fruits and juices.

    • Protein Smoothies $4.6

  • Daily Brunch - Cereals, Fruits & Sides
    • Three Berry Yogurt $3.5

      Nonfat yogurt blended with fruit compote.

    • Lowfat Granola Or Oatmeal $6

      Made to order, dried fruits, brown sugar.

    • Granola Parfait $7

      Three berry yogurt, granola, fresh fruits.

    • Sausage, Ham Or Smoked Bacon $3.5

      Choice of sausage, lowfat chicken sausage, spicy sausage or breakfast sausage.

    • Cup Of Seasonal Fresh Fruits $3.5

    • Two Eggs $2.25

      Choice of Style.

    • Home Fries $2.5

    • Toast & Jam $1.75

    • Seasonal Melon, Fresh Fruits & Nonfat Yogurt $7

  • Weekday Lunch - Soups Of The Day
    11:00Am to 4:00pm monday through friday.
    • Roasted Tomato Soup $6.5

    • Clam Chowder $8

  • Weekday Lunch - Farm Fresh Greens
    Add grilled chicken breast $3.50, sauteed tiger prawns or salmon $4.00.
    • Soup & Salad Combo $10

      A choice of large soup and choice of spinach salad, citrus field greens or caesar salad.

    • Caesar Style Romaine $8

      Eggless caesar dressing, olive pesto croutons, aged parmesan.

    • Citrus Field Greens $8

      Orange, grapefruit, citrus vinaigrette, toasted walnuts and goat cheese.

    • Baby Spinach Salad With Dressing On Side $8

      Blue cheese, fresh pear, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette.

    • Seared Tuna Nicoise $12

      Green beans, eggs, roasted peppers, olives, capers, potato, tomato vinaigrette.

    • Steak Salad $12

      Marinated new york loin, water crest, romaine, onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, vinaigrette.

    • Prawn Salad $13

      Sauteed prawns with mushrooms, romaine, water crest, red onions, tomatoes, orange vinaigrette.

    • Thai Chicken Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, nuts, tomatoes, tortilla chips, peanut better vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Pesto Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, penne, pesto, artichoke, spinach, roasted peppers, olives, capers, fresh mozzarella cheese.

    • Prawns And Crab Salad $14

      Grilled prawns, crab cake, mixed greens, onions, cherry tomatoes, apple, citrus vinaigrette.

    • Cobb Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, ham, bacon, avocado, egg, blue cheese, tomato, dijon mustard vinaigrette.

    • Blue Cheese Steak Salad $15

      Grilled new york loin steak, mixed greens, green beans, onion, tomato, hard boiled egg, crispy root vegetables, potato, blue cheese vinaigrette dressing.

    • Sizzling Tuna Salad $13

      Seared medium rare ahi tuna, green beans, olives, tomatoes, roasted peppers, potato, soy vinaigrette.

  • Weekday Lunch - Sandwiches & Burgers
    Choice of roasted tomato soup (clam chowder $1.00 extra), Field greens or oven roasted potatoes.
    • Mozzarella Fresca $9

      Open face, tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic drizzle.

    • Turkey & Swiss $9

      Open face, deli turkey breast, baby swiss cheese, onions, sprouts, avocado.

    • Poached Salmon $10

      Open face, salmon blended with capers, dill, onion, light creamy dressing, romaine leaf.

    • Tuna Melt $10

      Open face, albacore tuna salad, tomato, melted jack cheese italian bread.

    • Vegetarian Panino $9

      Melted swiss, cheddar, arugula, eggplant, roasted peppers, onions, avocado and dijon-garlic aioli.

    • Grilled Tuscan Chicken $10

      Soft brie, grilled red onions and squash, sun-dried tomato aioli on francesi.

    • Palo Alto's Club $10

      Ham, turkey, bacon,avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar, dijon-roasted garlic aioli and brioche.

    • University BLT $9

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocados, aioli, brioche toast.

    • Fresh Crab Club $10

      Dungeness crab cake, crispy bacon, sprouts, tomatoes, arugula, 1000 island on francesi roll.

    • Grilled Cheese Panini $9

      Goat cheese, jack cheese, swiss cheese, tomato, bacon, rustic bread.

    • Grilled Steak $13

      Marinated new yourk loin steak, tomaotes, sauteed mushrooms, onion rings, dijon aioli, francesi roll.

    • Half Pound Angus Burger $10

      Grilled cheese burger, smoked bacon, tomatoes, topped with onion rings, 1000 island.

    • Club Burger $10

      Half pound cheeseburger, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, side mac & cheese, side salad.

  • Weekday Lunch - Specialties
    • House Chicken Pot Pie $10

      Chicken breast, peas, asparagus, mushrooms, chicken broth, filed greens.

    • Steak Stir Fry $12

      Marinated new loin steak, green beans, onions, peppers, mushrooms and jasmine garlic rice.

    • Chicken Fajita Wrap $11

      Grilled chicken breast, onions, peppers, mushrooms, chipotle cream, guacamole, rice, salsa, side mixed green salad.

    • Sizzling Stuffed Salmon $15

      Baked stuffed salmon with crab cake, roasted vegetables medley, crispy root vegetable, garlic rice, soy vinaigrette.

    • Crab Cake Salad Wrap $10

      Crab cake, greens, tomato, avocado, remoulade spread, wheat tortilla, side of fruit.

  • Weekday Lunch - Vegetarian
    • Tofu Stir Fry $9

      Eggplant, tomato, carrots, green beans, onions, peas, mushrooms, potato, steamed jasmine rice.

    • Vegetarian Curry $10

      Tofu, jasmine rice, carrot, squash, onions, potatoes, green beans, artichokes, eggplant, thai curry sauce.

    • Veggie Quesadilla $9

      Grilled asparagus, squash, mushrooms, tomaotes, onions, artichokes, sweet peppers, jack & cheddar cheese.

  • Farm Fresh Greens
    Add grilled chicken $3.00, sauteed tiger prawns or grilled salmon $4.00.
    • Classic Caeser Salad $7

      Hearts of romaine, reggiano and eggless caesar dressing.

    • Roasted Winter Beets $9

      Baby arugula, nutty goat cheese, slivered onion, orange vinaigrette.

    • Citrus Field Greens $8

      Orange, grapefruit, citrus vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, goat cheese.

    • Organic Baby Spinach $8

      Blue cheese, candied pecans, fresh apples, champagne vinaigrette.

    • Seared Tuna Nicoise $12

      Green beans, eggs, roasted peppers, olives, capers, potato, tomato vinaigrette.

    • Steak Salad $12

      Marinated new york loin, water crest, romaine, onion, mushroom, pepper, tomato, vinaigrette.

    • Prawn Salad $12

      Sauteed prawns, mushroom, romaine, water crest, red onions, tomato, orange vinaigrette.

    • Thai Chicken Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, greens, nuts, tomato, tortilla chips, peanut butter vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Pesto Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, penne, pesto, artichoke, spinach, roasted peppers, olives, capers, fresh mozzarella cheese.

    • Prawn & Crab Salad $14

      Grilled prawns, crab cake, greens, onions, cherry tomato, apple, citrus vinaigrette.

    • Cobb Salad $10

      Grilled chicken breast, ham, bacon, egg, avocado, blue cheese, tomato, dijon mustard vinaigrette.

    • Blue Cheese Steak Salad $15

      Grilled new york loin steak, mixed greens, green beans, onion, tomato, hard boiled egg, crispy root vegetables, potato, blue cheese vinaigrette dressing.

  • Sandwiches & Burgers
    Choice of soup, mixed greens or roasted potatoes.
    • 1/2 Pound Angus Burger $10

      Grilled cheese burger, bacon, tomatoes, with onion rings, 1000 island.

    • Club Burger $10

      Half pound cheese burger, bacon, tomato, lettuce, 1000 island, mac & cheese, side salad.

    • Fresh Crab Club $10

      Dungeness crab cake, bacon, arugula, tomatoes, sprouts, 1000 island, francesi roll.

    • Turkey & Swiss $10

      Open face, deli turkey, melted swiss cheese, onion, sprout, avocado.

    • Grilled Tuscan Chicken $10

      Soft brie, squash, grilled red onions, sun dried tomato aioli, francesi roll.

    • Palo Alto's Club $10

      Ham, turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, brioche toast, dijon aioli.

    • Vegetarian Panino $10

      Melted swiss, cheddar, onions, eggplant, arugula, roasted peppers, avocado, dijon aioli.

    • Tuna Melt $10

      Open face, poached tuna, onions, celery, dressing, melted jack.

    • University BLT $10

      Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, roasted garlic-dijon aioli, brioche toast.

    • Chicken Fajita Wrap $10

      Chicken breast, grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, rice, chipotle cream, guacamole w/side of house salad.

  • Pasta Half Size
    With a side of mixed greens or caesar salad ($2.50 full).
    • Spaghetti Carbonara $11

      Crispy bacon, egg cream sauce, parmesan, herbs, side salad with balsamic.

    • Prawn Linguini $13

      Jumbo black tiger prawns, sauteed mushrooms, onions, sun dried tomatoes, wine and light cream, lobster broth.

    • Prawn Linguini $14

      Black tiger prawns, mushrooms, onions, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan, wine, light cream sauce.

    • Spaghetti And Meatballs $10

      Spicy parmesan beef and pork meatballs, marinara, regiano cheese, garlic bread.

    • Baked Mac N Cheese $10

      Penne, crispy bacon, fresh herbs, four cheese sauce panko, side mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Penne Italiano $9

      Sauteed asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, olives, beurre blanc, aged parmesan.

    • Penne Italiano $10

      Eggplant, tomato, asparagus, squash, mushroom, spinach, olive, cheese, buerre blanc.

  • Small Plates
    • Classic Bruschetta $7

      Mozzarella fresca on grilled artisan bread.

    • Creamy Baked Brie $9

      Wrapped in phyllo and baked with seasonal fruits, crackers and walnuts.

    • Crab Cake $10

      Dungeness crab cake, curry sauce, crispy root vegetables.

  • Specialties
    • Soup & Salad Combo $10

      Choice of soup and choice of spinach salad, citrus field greens or caesar salad.

    • Steak Stir Fry $13

      Marinated new york loin steak, green beans, onions, peppers, mushrooms, jasmine garlic rice.

    • House Chicken Pot Pie $10

      Chicken breast, asparagus peas, mushrooms, carrots, rich chicken broth.

    • Baked Salmon Florentine $15

      Salmon fillet, whipped potatoes, creamed spinach gratin, beurre blanc.

    • Spaghetti Carbonara $12

      Crispy bacon, chicken breast, egg cream sauce, parmesan, herbs.

    • Wild Mushrooms Penne $13

      Dinner only. Field wild mushrooms, wine, chicken breast, cream sauce, tomatoes, parmesan.

    • Chicken Scaloppinin $13

      Dinner only. Crispy chicken breast, whipped potatoes, lemon cream broth, sauteed vegetables.

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs $10

      Spicy parmesan beef & pork meatballs, garlic marinara.

    • Sizzling Tuna $14

      Medium rare ahi tuna, green beans, olive, tomato, roasted pepper, potato, spinach, rice.

    • Steak Au Poivre $16

      New york loin strip, sauteed spinach, blue cheese potato gratin, red wine reduction sauce.

    • Corden Bleu $13

      Stuffed chicken breast with swiss cheese, ham & asparagus, honey mustard sauce, rice.

    • Stuffed Salmon $15

      Sizzling soy marinated stuffed salmon with crab, garlic rice, sauteed vegetables.

    • Chicken Thai Curry $13

      Sauteed chicken breast strips with curry & lemongrass, sauteed vegetables rice.

    • House Paella $19

      Clams, chicken, prawns, calamari, mussels, chorizo, salmon, crab, onions, tomatoes, wine, rice.

    • Seafood Far Diavolo $19

      (Spicy) linguini, clams, prawns, calamari, salmon, mussels, crab, wine, tomato broth.

  • Vegetarian
    • Vegetarian Curry $10

      Tofu, carrots, squash, green beans, eggplant, peas, potato, jasmine rice, thai curry sauce.

    • Tofu Stir Fry $10

      Seared tofu, green beans, eggplants, peas, tomatoes, potato, mushrooms, jasmine rice.

    • Veggie Quesadilla $9

      Squash, asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, artichokes, monterey jack cheese.

  • Sides
    • Jasmin Rice $2.5

    • Roasted Yukon Potatoes $3

    • Mashed Potatoes $3

    • Grilled Squash $3.5

  • Kid's Menu
    Kids meal.
    • Mac & Cheese $5

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs $5

    • Penne Alfredo $5

  • Desserts
    • Mixed Fruit Tartlett $4.5

      Choice of lemon curd or tiramisu tartlett.

    • Cakes $4.85

      Please ask your wow operator for today's specials. Choice of chocolate-chocolate, chocolate rum, chocolate mocha, orange almond or carrot.

    • Cheesecake $4.85

      Choice of regular, brownie or lemon meringue.

    • Cookie $2.33

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