California Cafe American (New)

California Cafe Menu

(650) 325-2233
700 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
$$$$$

Brunch


California Omelet
$12.25
Andouille sausage, tomato, cheddar, avocado, brunch potatoes
Classic Eggs Benedict
$12.25
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, lemon hollandaise
Eggs San Francisco
$14.50
Crab cakes, poached eggs, classic bearnaise, brunch potatoes
Banana-Cinnamon oatmeal
$6.50
Classic oatmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, bananas
Cinnamon French Toast
11.25
Maple-caramel apple topping, smoked bacon

$Soup


Mushroom Bisque
$5.00-7.25
Micro arugula.
Soup Of The Day

Salad


Organic Greens
$8.75
Candied walnuts, roasted shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream.
Asian Chicken Salad
$12.75
Crisp rice noodles, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette.
Cafe Cobb Salad
$13.75
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess.
Thai Lettuce Wraps
$12.25
Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles.
Caesar
$6.50-10.50
Garlic croutons, aged romano (add blackened chicken $3.25).
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
$9.50
Organic greens, cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata vinaigrette.
Ginger Beef Salad
12.75
Mango, watermelon radish, mizuna, mint, lemongrass vinaigrette.

$Share


California Artisanal Cheese Plate
$13.75
Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit.
Seared Potstickers
$8.00
Pork, sweet soy, chili garlic aioli.
Dungeness Crab Cake
$8.00
Lemon scented mizuna greens, quince puree.
Calamari Frito Misto
$10.50
Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon aïoli, puttanesca sauce.
Salmon Tartare
10.75
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa.

$Sandwich


Grilled Chicken
$11.75
Blackberry chipotle bbq, triple cream brie cheese, fresh basil, sweet potato fries.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
$12.50
Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto.
San Francisco Crab Melt
$14.50
Provolone, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds.
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
13.00
Cheddar, applewood bacon, sourdough roll, fries.

$Pasta


Artichoke Ravioli
$11.50-15.75
Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, white wine, saffron cream.
Vegetarian Risotto
$11.50-16.50
Caramelized bosc pear, spinach, walnuts, dried cranberries.
Grilled Chicken Penne
11.50-17.50
Cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, roast chicken jus, chili flakes.

$Main


Chicken Breast
$14.50
Caramelized onion mashed potatoes, blue lake beans, mushroom herb jus.
Grilled Bistro Filet
$16.75
Lemon-herb risotto, sweet pepper-onion relish, parsley oil.
Grilled Beef Skewer
$15.50
Dried cranberry-almond cous cous, arugula, apricot coulis.
Seafood Cioppino
$17.75
Scallops, mussels, shrimp & salmon, angel hair, tomato-fennel broth.
Seared Salmon
18.50
Baby carrot-fingerling potato ragout, spiced carrot sauce.

$Trio


Trio
$15.50
Choose one of each. Crispy fish tacos, open face steak sandwich, eggs benedict, bbq pulled pork. Potato salad, penne pasta salad, 4 cheese mac n cheese, mushroom bisque. Mixed baby greens, classic cole slaw, caesar salad, sauteed spinach.

Soup


Mushroom Bisque
$5.00-7.25
Soup Of The Day

Salad


Organic Greens
$8.75
Candied walnuts, roast shallot vinaigrette, blue cheese cream.
Taco Salad
$12.50
Blackened chicken, avocado, beans, queso fresco, chipotle-tomato vinaigrette.
Asian Chicken Salad
$12.75
Crisp rice noodles, sweet peppers, toasted almonds, soy vinaigrette.
Ginger & Mango Beef Salad
$12.75
Watermelon radish, mizuna, mint, lemongrass vinaigrette.
Cafe Cobb
$13.75
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess.
Thai Lettuce Wraps
$12.50
Chicken, cilantro, mint, peanuts, crispy noodles.
Caesar
$6.50-10.50
Garlic croutons, aged romano (add blackened chicken $3.25).
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
12.75
Organic greens, cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata vinaigrette.

$Sandwich


Grilled Chicken
$11.75
Blackberry-chipotle bbq, double cream brie, fresh basil, sweet potato fries.
Marinated Steak
$15.50
Wild arugula, black pepper aioli, fried shallots, garlic potato wedges.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
$11.50
Smoked gouda, arugula, sundried tomato pesto.
San Francisco Crab Melt
$14.50
Cheddar, toasted sourdough, organic greens, almonds.
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
$13.00
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries.
Smoked Turkey Spinach Wrap
11.50
Tomato, bacon, avocado, onion, mustard aioli.

$Pasta


Grilled Chicken Penne
$11.75-17.50
Cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, roast chicken jus, chili.
Vegetarian Risotto
$11.50-16.50
Asparagus, carrots, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes.
Artichoke Ravioli
10.75-15.75
Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomato, white wine, saffron cream.

$Share


California Artisanal Cheese Plate
$14.00
Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit.
Dungeness Crab Cake
$8.00
Lemon scented mizuna greens, apricot coulis.
Salmon Tartare
$10.50
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa contains raw seafood.
Seared Potstickers
$8.25
Pork, sweet soy sauce, chili garlic aioli.
Calamari Frito Misto
10.50
Shiitake mushrooms, tarragon aioli, puttanesca sauce.

$Main


Chicken Breast
$14.50
Caramelized onion whipped potatoes, broccolini, mushroom marsala.
Grilled Beef Skewer
$15.50
Dried apricot-almond cous cous, arugula, apricod coulis.
Fish & Chips
$14.50
Ale battered alaskan cod, cole slaw, crisp chips, malt vinegar-tartar sauce.
Seafood Cioppino
$18.00
Black pasta, scallops, shrimp, fresh seafood, tomato broth.
Seared Salmon
$18.50
Baby carrot-fingerling potato ragout, spiced carrot sauce.
Grilled Bistro Filet
16.75
Lemon-herb risotto, asparagus, sweet pepper-onion relish.

$Trio

Choose one of each.
Trio
$15.50
Bbq pulled pork sandwich, 1/2 crab melt sandwich, crispy fish tacos, open face steak sandwich. Sauteed spinach, penne pasta salad, 4 cheese mac n cheese, mushroom bisque. Classic coleslaw, german potato salad, caesar salad , sauteed brussels sprouts.

Soup


Wild Mushroom Bisque
$5.00-7.25
Soup Of The Day

Salad


Organic Greens
$8.75
Blue cheese cream, roasted shallot vinaigrette, candied walnuts.
Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad
$10.50
Goat cheese, walnuts, vanilla-balsamic vinaigrette.
Wedge Salad
$9.75
Little gem lettuce, pickled red onions, candied bacon, lemongrass vinaigrette.
Caesar
9.75
Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, aged romano.

$Share


Charcuterie Board
$14.00
Shaft's blue cheese, pickled vegetables.
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
$14.00
Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit, crostini.
Dungeness Crab Cake
$8.50
Mizuna greens, apricot coulis.
Seared Potstickers
$8.25
Pork, sweet soy sauce, chili garlic aioli.
Appetizer Trio
$15.75
Potstickers, coconut prawns, wild boar ribs, trio of sauces.
Salmon Tartare
11.50
Lemon-soy dressed, sesame crisp, pineapple-sweet chili salsa contains raw seafood.

$Pasta


Angel Hair Pomodoro
$11.25-16.25
Sauteed shrimp, roma tomatoes, basil, garlic & virgin olive oil.
Vegetarian Risotto
$10.50-15.50
Asparagus, carrots, baby spinach, sundried tomatoes, parmesan.
Chive & Thyme Pappardelle
$19.75
Mussels, smoked salmon flakes, garlic, tomato, saffron sauce.
Artichoke Ravioli
10.75-15.75
Sauteed fennel, garlic, sun dried tomato, white wine, saffron cream sauce.

$Main


Roasted Chicken Breast
$17.50
Wild rice, asparagus, mizuna, lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
$22.50
Warm couscous salad, almonds, watercress, blackberry chipotle sauce.
Grilled Angus Chuckburger
$13.75
Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough roll, fries.
Seared Day Boat Scallops
$27.00
Wild mushroom-pancetta risotto, arugula, demi.
Bistro Filet & Grilled Shrimp
$28.00
Garlic-herb shrimp, bacon-scallion mashed potatoes, demi.
Grilled Mahi-Mahi
25.25
Sauteed chard, zucchini, cherry tomato, roasted fingerlings, fish fume sauce.

$Choice


Grilled Beef Kabob
$17.00
Apricot coulis, mizuna greens.
Seared Salmon
$18.00
Green tea beurre blanc.
Smoked Pork Chop
$16.00
Mango chili glaze.
Grilled Angus New York
$26.00
Blue cheese & caramelized onions.
Wild Boar Ribs
19.50
Sweet-chili bbq sauce.

$Sides


Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
$5.00
Parmesan Risotto
$6.00
Bacon & Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$5.00
Grilled Broccolini
$5.00
Bok Choy & Sugar Snap Peas
$5.00
Haricot Verts & Pancetta
$5.00
Grilled Asparagus
$5.00
Truffled-Parmesan Steak Fries
5.00

$Kids - Build Your Own Bento Box


Entrees
(Choose one) : Burger, mini corn dogs, chicken skewers, grilled cheese, battered fish.
Sides
(Choose one) : Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, french fries.
Veggies
Baby carrots & celery sticks.
Dressing
Ranch dressing.
Fruits
Fresh fruit.

Kids - Desserts


Kids Ice Cream
$1.50
Root Beer Float
3.90

$Kids - Drinks


Bottomless Glass Of Pop
$2.25
Moo Juice
$2.25
Lemonade
$2.50
Apple Juice
2.75

$Dessert


Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake
$7.50
Vanilla gelato, raspberry sauce.
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
$13.75
Seasonal chutney, candied nuts, dried fruit, crostini.
Apple Cobbler
$8.00
Roasted caramel apples, vanilla gelato.
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
$7.00
Crisp tuille, fresh berries.
Selection Of Gelato Or Sorbet
$5.50
Crisp vanilla tuille.
Turtle Cheesecake
$8.50
Chocolate & caramel sauces, candied pecans.
Tiramisu
$7.25
Hazelnut crunch crust with kahlua cream.
Cast Iron Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie
7.25
Vanilla bean gelato.

$Dessert Drinks


Espresso
$3.25
Cappuccino
$3.50
Latte Or Mocha
$4.00
Add a shot for $1.00.
Numi Hot Tea
$3.75
Organic Hot Apple Cider
3.00

$Happy Hour


Sliders
Choice of two: angus beef, grilled chicken or bbq pulled pork.
Stuffed Portobello
Grilled portobello, caramelized onions, blue cheese, wild arugula, balsamic.
Wings
Spicy-sweet chili glaze.
Taco-Taco
Choice of two: marinated beef, grilled chicken, crispy fish.
Wild Mushroom Risotto Croquette
Balsamic reduction.
Crispy Flat Bread
Butternut squash, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & arugula.
Crispy Calamari
Tarragon aioli, spicy tomato sauce.
BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla
5 Hour braised pork, spiced bbq sauce, mango slaw.

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