Our lobby lounge offers fresh coffee and pastries all week long, making it the perfect spot for a casual catch-up with friends or colleagues. Additionally, it serves as a great location for bridal showers and baby showers, while afternoon tea enlivens the weekends.

HOURS

Café
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Tea
Saturday – Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Reservations recommended for weekend tea service

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Afternoon Tea
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Afternoon Tea

  • A tiered serving tray holds an assortment of colourful small bites.
  • A tiered serving tray on small wheels holds colourful small bites and is sitting on a table next two two stemmed glasses holding a light-hued liquid, a teapot, and a teacup and saucer.
  • A tiered serving tray on small wheels holds an assortment of colourful small bites. It sits on a tabletop next to a stemmed glass, a teapot, and a teacup and saucer.
  • Two red macarons on a display with other sweets
  • Two strawberry macarons with other desserts on a display

Events

  • Monday – Friday, Until 2:00 PM

    A Cozy Palo Alto Café

    Start your mornings or midday breaks with us at the Four Seasons Palo Alto Café at [esc] lobby lounge, a bright and welcoming spot in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our café offers a relaxing escape with artisanal coffee, premium teas and a selection of freshly baked pastries. Whether you’re meeting with colleagues, catching up with friends or simply enjoying a quiet moment to yourself, we’re here to make your day a little more special. Enjoy handcrafted espresso drinks and specialty teas, buttery croissants, flaky danishes and seasonal pastries, and a calm, stylish space perfect for work or unwinding
  • Saturdays and Sundays

    Afternoon Tea in Palo Alto

    Our café transforms into an elegant tea house, offering one of the most delightful afternoon tea experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. Indulge in a sophisticated and seasonal Afternoon Tea experience, featuring a selection of bespoke teas, house-made scones with clotted cream and jam, assorted finger sandwiches, and mini cake and sweet treats. Our savoury offerings feature a selection of freshly made tea sandwiches, delicate rolls and flavourful tarts. We also offer vegan and gluten-free options with a 24 hours’ notice. To make your afternoon more memorable, guests may enhance the experience with a glass of champagne.
  • Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Pinktober Afternoon tea

    Join us every weekend in October for a pink themed Afternoon Tea at our [esc] café in Palo Alto. Enjoy a seasonal menu while supporting the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation as we donate a portion of the proceeds to charity.
Make your reservation. 1 (650) 566-1200 Reserve A Table

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