Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Palo Alto: 1:23 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 326-6505 to confirm.
Location & directions
405 South California AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94306
About Joanie's Cafe
Looking for a French restaurant in Palo Alto? Joanie's Cafe is at 405 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, California. It's part of our guide to 193 restaurants, cafes and bars in Palo Alto.
Joanie's Cafe is open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
You can visit for outdoor seating and dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (650) 326-6505.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 405 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 326-6505
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Joanie's Cafe’s weekday schedule with 61 other French restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 74% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 42 hours a week, about the same as the local median (40 hours). 87% of French restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Joanie's Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 61 other French restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in California
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
We don’t have Joanie's Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what French restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | 35% | $16.00 |
| Espresso | 26% | $3.73 |
| French Toast | 26% | $16.50 |
| Croissant | 26% | $4.75 |
| Mocha | 22% | $6.00 |
| Avocado Toast | 22% | $16.00 |
| Cappuccino | 22% | $5.00 |
| Escargots | 17% | $17.00 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Joanie's Cafe there are 41 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 60 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Chinese (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), and Japanese & Sushi (4).
Competition is light: 1 other French restaurant is within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is La Boheme, < 0.1 mi away.
16 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeUme Go< 0.1 mi
- ThaiLotus Thai Bistro< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternMediterranean Wraps< 0.1 mi
- PizzaSquare Pie Guys< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianZareen's Palo Alto< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Joanie's Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Joanie's Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Joanie's Cafe is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Joanie's Cafe located?
Joanie's Cafe is located at 405 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
What is the phone number of Joanie's Cafe?
You can call Joanie's Cafe at (650) 326-6505.
Does Joanie's Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Joanie's Cafe. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Joanie's Cafe open late?
No, Joanie's Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Joanie's Cafe?
There are 60 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Joanie's Cafe. Nearby options include Ume Go (< 0.1 mi), Lotus Thai Bistro (< 0.1 mi), and Mediterranean Wraps (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other French restaurants near Joanie's Cafe?
1 other French restaurant within a mile. The closest is La Boheme, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do French restaurants in California cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,765 priced items from French restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $28.00.
Nearby places
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