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Cafe Cool

Fast food · Stanford

4.1 · 89 reviews Google
museum.stanford.edu

About Cafe Cool

Cafe Cool, located in Stanford, offers a fast and convenient dining experience with a focus on seasonal fare and cafeteria-style service. Enjoy lunch either indoors or on our outdoor patio, which overlooks the beautiful Rodin sculpture garden. We are committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-...

Cafe Cool, located in Stanford, offers a fast and convenient dining experience with a focus on seasonal fare and cafeteria-style service. Enjoy lunch either indoors or on our outdoor patio, which overlooks the beautiful Rodin sculpture garden. We are committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. We offer takeout and dine-in options, with fast service perfect for solo diners. Complement your meal with our selection of beer. We're open from 11 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Rated 4.1/5 based on 89 reviews.

What Customers Say About Cafe Cool

Cafe Cool offers a relaxing atmosphere with outdoor seating near the Rodin sculpture garden and Cantor museum. Customers praise the beet and feta salad, coffee, and grilled chicken sandwich. Some find it pricey for the portion sizes, especially given it's on campus.

Popular Dishes

beet and feta salad grilled chicken sandwich cheese sandwich burger (3) Portobello mushroom burger

Best For

Solo Dining Tourists Quick Bite Brunch Casual

Tip: Enjoy the outdoor seating and museum views. Be prepared for slightly higher prices due to the location on Stanford's campus.

Features

🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Rodin Sculpture Garden
A 90m

Rodin Sculpture Garden

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Sequoia Hall
A 473m

Sequoia Hall

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Lomita Mall
A 598m

Lomita Mall

parque

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Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering
A 659m

Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering

edificio

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Lasuen Mall
A 662m

Lasuen Mall

parque

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Hoover Institution Library and Archives
A 672m

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

biblioteca

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Explore the area around Cafe Cool

Cafe Cool is located in Stanford, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Stanford Memorial Church (A 689m) — architectural structure

Parks & Gardens

  • Rodin Sculpture Garden (A 90m) — park in the United States of America
  • Lomita Mall (A 598m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
  • Lasuen Mall (A 662m) — park in the United States of America
  • Angell Field (A 697m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Sequoia Hall (A 473m) — home of the Statistics Department of Stanford University
  • Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering (A 659m) — building at Stanford
  • Hoover Institution Library and Archives (A 672m) — research center and archival repository at Stanford University
  • Hoover Tower (A 673m) — 285-foot structure on the campus of Stanford University
  • Ford Center (A 722m) — building at Stanford University

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Frequently asked questions about Cafe Cool

Cafe Cool is located at 328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, Stanford.
Near Cafe Cool you can find points of interest such as Rodin Sculpture Garden, Sequoia Hall, Lomita Mall, Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering.
Cafe Cool offers fast_food cuisine.
Cafe Cool has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cafe Cool offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Cafe Cool based on customer reviews are: beet and feta salad, grilled chicken sandwich, cheese sandwich, burger, Portobello mushroom burger.
Cafe Cool is ideal for solo dining, tourists, quick bites, brunch, casual dining.
Cafe Cool offers a relaxing atmosphere with outdoor seating near the Rodin sculpture garden and Cantor museum. Customers praise the beet and feta salad, coffee, and grilled chicken sandwich. Some find it pricey for the portion sizes, especially given it's on campus.
Enjoy the outdoor seating and museum views. Be prepared for slightly higher prices due to the location on Stanford's campus.
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Cafe Cool Stanford Reviews

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Julia R

Quiet place to chill with a view and coffee

Julia R
Julia R

Quiet place to chill with a view and coffee

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Julia Kharitonova

here u can charge ur devices and tea is tasty, didn’t order something else.

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kolb green

Really cool! :) Quiet, great food, and an awesome staff!!

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Cali Native V

Love their beet and feta salad-huge sweet fresh chunks of beets and generous serving of feta. Coffee was great and a nice selection of wine and beer. As expected it's a bit expensive but worth it.

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Kourosh Gharachorloo

Nice atmosphere with outdoor seating, beside Rodin sculpture garden and Cantor museum. A little pricey for on-campus food.

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Diane LeVan

Food is fabulous.There is an outdoor dining porch with a grass courtyard where your kids can run off some steam & those of us who are older can enjoy watching them as well.

kolb green
kolb green

Really cool! :) Quiet, great food, and an awesome staff!!

Cali Native V
Cali Native V

Love their beet and feta salad-huge sweet fresh chunks of beets and generous serving of feta. Coffee was great and a nice selection of wine and beer. As expected it's a bit expensive but worth it.

Kourosh Gharachorloo
Kourosh Gharachorloo

Nice atmosphere with outdoor seating, beside Rodin sculpture garden and Cantor museum. A little pricey for on-campus food.

Julia Kharitonova
Julia Kharitonova

here u can charge ur devices and tea is tasty, didn’t order something else.

Diane LeVan
Diane LeVan

Food is fabulous.There is an outdoor dining porch with a grass courtyard where your kids can run off some steam & those of us who are older can enjoy watching them as well.

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Mariel Camargo

Cute cafe on Stanford’s campus. I loved the ample outdoor seating options! I got a burger which came with chips. It was good, but the burger patty could have used a little more seasoning in my opinion. The burger was also a bit pricey for the portion size you are getting, but that’s Stanford generally, so do not hold them against it. Staff is very kind & accommodating.

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The Foodie Architect

Convenient location right after you get out of the museum. Food is good and outdoor seating is lovely.

Mariel Camargo
Mariel Camargo

Cute cafe on Stanford’s campus. I loved the ample outdoor seating options! I got a burger which came with chips. It was good, but the burger patty could have used a little more seasoning in my opinion. The burger was also a bit pricey for the portion size you are getting, but that’s Stanford generally, so do not hold them against it. Staff is very kind & accommodating.

The Foodie Architect
The Foodie Architect

Convenient location right after you get out of the museum. Food is good and outdoor seating is lovely.

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Jeff Bingham

Pretty tasty. Limited options, but about right for a snack.

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Agustina Rossi

I recommend the grilled chicken sandwich. Very good and a good portion.

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Yifei Men

Had a yummy ooey gooey cheese sandwich and coffee. Nice relaxing place for brunch next to lots of art!

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Julien Silland

The food was ok, though a bit overpriced. Very nice and relaxing setting.

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Kimmi Tyler

The food is much better than your average fair but even accounting for the quality, prices are crazy. $13 for a hot dog and chips, $15 for a burger, no sides, and $9 for a mug of soup. It's a nice Cafe with phone chargers and an outside patio but it's worth eating at Stanford Shopping Center or downtown for a better deal.

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Rob-Bob Ceglinski

Can never go wrong seeing an exhibit at Cantors Museum. The Cool Cafe is the restaurant in the museum and is worth your time getting a nosh. Good flavors and nice menu.

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Kenneth Pechter

Very basic place, but with kind staff and decent simple food and drinks, which really is all a cafe needs to be.

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Tarak Trivedi

Nice spot on campus near the medical school. Connected to a museum. Portobello mushroom burger was above average

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Mark Micchio

Great food at decent prices in the Cantor Art Museum. Both the burger and the chicken sandwich were among the best sandwiches of their type that I've ever had. Quick service. Nice view out the wall of windows to the campus.

Mark Micchio
Mark Micchio

Great food at decent prices in the Cantor Art Museum. Both the burger and the chicken sandwich were among the best sandwiches of their type that I've ever had. Quick service. Nice view out the wall of windows to the campus.

Kenneth Pechter
Kenneth Pechter

Very basic place, but with kind staff and decent simple food and drinks, which really is all a cafe needs to be.

Kimmi Tyler
Kimmi Tyler

The food is much better than your average fair but even accounting for the quality, prices are crazy. $13 for a hot dog and chips, $15 for a burger, no sides, and $9 for a mug of soup. It's a nice Cafe with phone chargers and an outside patio but it's worth eating at Stanford Shopping Center or downtown for a better deal.

Rob-Bob Ceglinski
Rob-Bob Ceglinski

Can never go wrong seeing an exhibit at Cantors Museum. The Cool Cafe is the restaurant in the museum and is worth your time getting a nosh. Good flavors and nice menu.

Agustina Rossi
Agustina Rossi

I recommend the grilled chicken sandwich. Very good and a good portion.

Jeff Bingham
Jeff Bingham

Pretty tasty. Limited options, but about right for a snack.

Yifei Men
Yifei Men

Had a yummy ooey gooey cheese sandwich and coffee. Nice relaxing place for brunch next to lots of art!

Tarak Trivedi
Tarak Trivedi

Nice spot on campus near the medical school. Connected to a museum. Portobello mushroom burger was above average

Julien Silland
Julien Silland

The food was ok, though a bit overpriced. Very nice and relaxing setting.

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Lynn Drake

Nice location, quick service but food just ok. They don't serve tap water. Really? You have to buy drinks including bottled water.

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Molly Keyes

The outdoor dining is fabulous and the location couldn't be better but the food was only ok. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and from the first bite I thought that it was much too salty. I was surprised by how much salt was used on the chicken and eating the sandwich was difficult because of it. The baguette the sandwich was served on was excellent. I ended up taking everything off of the sandwich except for the cucumber and mayo and ended up with a really delicious cucumber sandwich.

Molly Keyes
Molly Keyes

The outdoor dining is fabulous and the location couldn't be better but the food was only ok. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and from the first bite I thought that it was much too salty. I was surprised by how much salt was used on the chicken and eating the sandwich was difficult because of it. The baguette the sandwich was served on was excellent. I ended up taking everything off of the sandwich except for the cucumber and mayo and ended up with a really delicious cucumber sandwich.

Lynn Drake
Lynn Drake

Nice location, quick service but food just ok. They don't serve tap water. Really? You have to buy drinks including bottled water.

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Sarah

Good salads, but super expensive for what you get. I usually leave hungry

Sarah
Sarah

Good salads, but super expensive for what you get. I usually leave hungry

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Rating
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💬 Reviews
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🌐 Website
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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The Neighborhood

Rodin Sculpture Garden

park in the United States of America

A 90m
Sequoia Hall

home of the Statistics Department of Stanford University

A 473m
Lomita Mall

park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

A 598m
Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering

building at Stanford

A 659m
Lasuen Mall

park in the United States of America

A 662m
Hoover Institution Library and Archives

research center and archival repository at Stanford University

A 672m
Hoover Tower

285-foot structure on the campus of Stanford University

A 673m
Stanford Memorial Church

architectural structure

A 689m
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