Terrain Cafe - Palo Alto

Great place for fresh seasonal ingredients, healthy and hearty choices. Lovely decor and great service. Reasonable prices as well. Tasty bread served hot in a flower pot with a nice butter mixture.

A kind of romantic, rustic ambiance with plants all around and twinkle lights. The bread came freshly baked in a flower pot and the butter was deliciously light/very whipped with twinges of sage and thyme. The menu featured a nice array of healthy options, and, at least the harvest bowl, was just as delicious as it sounded and with all its components perfectly cooked. On the fancier end, it’s in a nice in between spot, where it’s not casual but not the super fancy restaurant you need to make reservations for well in advance. Perfect for a romantic date or birthday celebration.

I highly recommend this place! After running errands for a few hours, I was craving a bite to eat but didn't want to head to the shopping center. Everything changed when I saw the inviting outdoor dining area. Although it was busy, I was seated in the shade, and my server, Emily, was fantastic. She expertly guided me through the menu. While I waited, I enjoyed freshly baked bread with creamy butter. The fries came out shortly after that, and my entree, the "Toad in a Hole" (a delightful twist on eggs Benedict), was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed, yet the warm and friendly staff made it feel like a four-star restaurant. When you visit, take the time to enjoy the experience—it's one you won't forget!

I went there for coffee and desserts. Although the dessert wasn’t very impressive, the service was excellent. The ambiance of the place is lovely, creating a nice atmosphere. It's a pity that the restaurant isn't located in the center of the complex, but I still think it’s better than the others.

I highly recommend this restaurant. After spending a few hours obsessing over it, I realized I needed a bite to eat. I wasn't keen on going to the shopping center, but everything changed once I settled down to dine outside. Although it was busy, my server Emily was fantastic and guided me through the menu. While I waited, I enjoyed some freshly baked bread with creamy butter. My pommes arrived shortly after, and the entrée, the "toad in a hole" (a unique twist on Eggs Benedict), was delicious. The atmosphere was surreal yet casual, and the warm, friendly staff made it feel like a four-star restaurant. When you go, be sure to soak up every bite—this is an experience worth savoring!