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Designed for day and night, Lou and Herbert’s café and bar is the place for coffee, cocktails and shareable fare in stylish Spanish-colonial surroundings. Sip on specialty roasts from San Francisco-based Saint Frank Coffee by day. And in the evening, gorgeous cocktails that pack a punch, curated by California mixologist Bad Birdy. When it comes to food, seasonality and local influences are at the forefront — in everything from artisan breads and pastries to the freshest West Coast oysters.
Hours
| Friday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 843-9755
Website: https://www.louandherberts.com/?y_source=1_MTA2Njc4ODczNi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Gasja Tearo
This place is a hidden gem! I ordered the beet & chèvre salad, which was made with delicate attention to detail and great presentation as well. The service was probably the best in downtown Palo Alto – super friendly and attentive waitress. The fact that it is tucked away and the unique colonial Spanish themed decor gives it a classy and mysterious air. There was no loud background music and I felt like I had a lot of privacy. It seems to be owned by a different management than President’s Terrance, which does not have the best waitstaff, so I had low expectations. Am glad to say that the vibe here was classy, discrete, and unique.
… moreBruce S.
We went to the Graduate by Hilton to eat at Lou & Herbert’s for lunch. It’s a nice little restaurant and bar with very nice decor, and it even has a nice fireplace. Our server, Carolina was really nice and so was Tony the chef.
We had the Rigatoni Primavera, which was good and Katia’s Shrimp Ceviche that was excellent and very craveable. We’ll come back sometime for breakfast and dinner!
… moreWe had the Rigatoni Primavera, which was good and Katia’s Shrimp Ceviche that was excellent and very craveable. We’ll come back sometime for breakfast and dinner!
Abdullah Alajmi
Everything was just adding to the great taste of the meal order especially the hostess great and inviting personality topped with a genuine smile. I highly recommend having a dining experience in this restaurant.
… moreWilfred Cho
It’s a hotel bar. Nice place to have a conversation. They have nice chairs, quiet, and not too busy. There is also a roof top bar upstairs. Different menu and little cold and windy. Drinks are so so, nice place to hangout tho.
… moreStella Wang
Cocktail tastes so so. What surprised me was there was a mouse crossed the hallway hidden under my chair. The restaurant didn’t take any action and just told me they contacted the maintenance group… Speechless experience…
… moreMichael Knowles
Quiet getaway restaurant serving amazing rigatoni with shrimp. Perfect al dente pasta, and a pleasing crunchiness throughout brought by tiny toasted crumbles of sourdough bread.
… moreMerry Yen
Wonderful night out at Lou and Herberts. The lobby is chic and filled to the brim with art work.
Menu is interesting and had lots of dairy free/vegetarian options. Drinks were well made and delightful.
Service was friendly and nice but a little slow to start.
Great place for Happy Hour or other casual hang
… moreMenu is interesting and had lots of dairy free/vegetarian options. Drinks were well made and delightful.
Service was friendly and nice but a little slow to start.
Great place for Happy Hour or other casual hang
Michael Agnich
Great spot for breakfast. Small, quiet, family friendly. Mix of normal tables and sofa options. Sneak up to the roof after for a great view of Palo Alto.
… moreAnna Prouse
I have come here a number of times and, although it is way too pricey for the food that it offers, the atmosphere counters it. That said, I went there tonight, Sunday, and it was not worthy of a high level hotel bar, starting from the attire of the service providers who looked like gas station attendants, to the price of a basic cocktail (24 USD) which is extreme even for Palo Alto. As nice as the atmosphere is, I will not be coming back.
… moreKyra Kelley
Their coffee is the best on University Ave. I frequent this place to come, be treated well, and work on my laptop. The playlist is also amazing. Overall, it’s my favorite place in the city to work in peace.
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