Redwood Café by Chef Julien

Daytime cafe from a French-trained chef with farm-to-table breakfast and lunch using locally procured ingredients near Stanford.

Redwood Café by Chef Julien brings a French accent to an everyday breakfast or lunch in downtown Palo Alto. Located at Avenidas on Bryant Street, the café connects Paris-trained chef Julien Cellier's cooking with a community setting. We like that combination of a chef's personal background and a menu built around familiar, approachable meals. Croissant sandwiches, croque monsieur, soups, and salads give the selection its café character. The club sandwich layers roasted turkey, Parisian ham, bacon, cheddar, vegetables, and guacamole for a more substantial lunch. Coffee and pastries offer a simpler reason to stop, while the café's prepared take-home dinners extend its usefulness beyond the daytime meal. Redwood Café's appeal is the opportunity to enjoy food with a little French influence in a place connected to the surrounding community.