Cafes
Cool Cafe
Discover Cool Cafe in Stanford, CA. A casual Californian cafe offering seasonal fare with outdoor seating. View menu details, opening hours, and dining options.
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About this place
About Cool Cafe
Cool Cafe is a casual cafe located on Stanford’s campus, known for seasonal fare served cafeteria style. The setting features an outdoor patio overlooking the Rodin sculpture garden, providing a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Customers often appreciate the fast service and the selection of coffee, beer, and wine. Food choices are generally well received, with popular dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, though portion sizes and prices may vary.
The cafe welcomes college students and groups, offering a convenient spot for solo dining as well as social gatherings.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
The cafe maintains a casual vibe with fast service and offers a scenic outdoor patio view of the Rodin sculpture garden.
Service Style
Dine-in and takeout are available with cafeteria-style service. Reservations are not accepted, ensuring a straightforward visit.
Best For
Popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Cool Cafe suits solo diners, college students, and groups looking for a casual meal.
Good Occasions
Ideal for casual meals any day from Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursday evenings for relaxed dining.
- Fast service
- Coffee selection
- Wine & beer offerings
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite options
Location & contact
Find Cool Cafe
- 328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, United States
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday Today | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- No delivery
Amenities
- Restroom
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Payments
- No reservations accepted
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