Cafe Wisteria in Menlo Park

This is my second time to Cafe Wisteria with my family within a year, the food is good, and the atmosphere is even better, especially on a sunny weekday without big crowds. We were seated next to the pond and little spring, so it was even more soothing and tranquil. After lunch, we just took a walk around the shops and cafes in the complex of Allied Arts Guild, the nature garden was very colorful with the flowers and Spanish architecture. Highly recommended for people to meet and chat in outdoor space! Cheers!

Service and location were lovely. We got seated right next to the center pool/fountain. The atmosphere is very secret-garden-esque, nestled in the larger Allied Arts Guild center, among beautiful lush bushes of hydrangeas.They had a lot of vegetarian options. Definitely recommend the mushroom empanadas!Mushroom empanadas 5/5Popcorn cauliflower 3.5/5Salmon salad 3.5/5Italian orzo soup 4/5Garlic bread 4/5Mushroom & gruyere panini 4/5Crab and avocado eggs Benedict 4/5Overall would come back!

Visited Cafe Wisteria on a Tuesday afternoon, and the weather was perfect for outdoor dining. The tables are spaced well apart, so you have plenty of privacy. There is also a beautiful yard with a water fountain, which makes for a nice little walk before or after your meal.I ordered the grilled salmon Nicoise salad, and it was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the salad was fresh and flavorful. My friend ordered the short rib sandwich, and she said it was also very good.The service at Cafe Wisteria was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He made sure we had everything we needed, and he was always happy to answer our questions.I would definitely recommend Cafe Wisteria to anyone looking for a great place to enjoy a meal outdoors in Menlo Park.

A very peaceful setting surrounded by gorgeous gardens and beautiful architecture. The food was good as well and great service/hospitality. We hosted a baby shower brunch here and absolutely loved the experience. The vegetarian options are limited but everything we tried tasted good. Highly recommend for a nice brunch with friends or family. Go for outdoor patio seating if you can get the reservation.

The food and service were both great. No complaints for anything, which can be rare nowadays.I couldn’t decide between the chicken carbonara and chicken pot pie so my brother and I decided to get both and share :) I loved the carbonara and he loved the pot pie so it worked out well!We also got the crab avocado benedict and french onion soup which were delightful. The decor and surroundings of the building were decked out festively and provided a warm vibe 😌

Food was good! I enjoyed the mushroom empanadas. The eggs benedict had a generous amount of crab. Burger was pretty good. Fries were crispy and deliciously seasoned.The location was my favorite part. It was lovely sitting outside by the fountain, under the shade of umbrellas surrounded by greenery and flowers.Great place for a birthday, baby shower, or just a romantic brunch date!We made reservations but seemed like there were plenty of spots when we arrived at 11am on a Saturday.

Great lunch spot and service, with a wonderful outdoor seating area.

Love the vibes here;)They didn’t offer much food choice on the Easter Lunch Menu, but the food was good!

Its a little gem hidden in a residential area in Menlo Park. The Cafe is open for lunch 11am-2pm. I made a reservation for 1pm, but was told the outdoor seating is full and will be closed for the day so we had to sit indoor. The vibe at the restaurant is perfect for the spring time and you can stroll around the Allied Arts Guild after lunch. The food used locally sourced ingredients and had an aesthetic presentation.

Food is mostly bland and super overpriced. Staff are very accommodating. However, in the end you’re charged 20% automatic gratuity without a choice, even if you’re a party of 2. All in all the experience was not worth the price we paid. Will come back to visit the art center, but not this restaurant.