St Michaels Alley

St Michaels Alley Modern Californian Fare w/private dining & elegant patio
🕰️ Open Tuesday - Sunday 5pm-9pm
💫 Seasonal Menus, Wine, and Desserts St.
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Michael's Alley was founded in 1959 by Vernon Gates. It was the first coffee house on the peninsula and was named for the the alley in London which is home to its first coffeehouse, founded in 1652. Mike's bohemian atmosphere attracted many from the beatnik era and helped launch the careers of famous musicians and writers including the Grateful Dead, Joan Baez, Grayce Slick, Ken Kesey, Robert Hunt

er, and Jefferson Airplane. Vernon retired in 1994 and sold the restaurant to the current owners, Jenny Youll and Mike Sabina. The original brasserie is still open for weekend brunch and private functions. A new location, one block away, was opened in March 2009 at 140 Homer Ave. This larger space has a separate full bar, outdoor seating, and an intimate dining room. Jenny and Mike spent 3 years designing and building the new St. Mike's, with Mike acting as draftsman, architect, engineer, general contractor and carpenter. There was an endless stream of friends and relatives who came from around the country to help us with the seemingly endless project.

A few of our favorite appetizers from the summer menu - Spicy Spanish...
06/11/2026

A few of our favorite appetizers from the summer menu
- Spicy Spanish octopus
- Wild mushroom cakes
- Hamachi sashimi tartar

05/10/2026
04/09/2026
NEW MENU
11/08/2025

NEW MENU

Address

140 Homer Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16503262530

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