Ada's Cafe - Palo Alto

Ada's Cafe - Palo Alto Ada's Cafe is a social enterprise that makes great food while it trains and elevates its employees w We hope you will come and visit us.
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Ada's Cafe is a non-profit, social enterprise that hires, trains and empowers adults with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. We hope to improve the lives of our employees through work in our cafe and kitchen and by engaging with members of our community. Ada’s is committed to creating great food and bringing people together, even during the on-again, off-again shut dowsn and historic pandemic. Ada's Cafe at the Mitchell Park Community Center is about to celebrate its 8th anniversary in 2021. Our motto has been, and continues to be, "Where Good Food and Community Meet." Pre-pandemic, Ada's Café was available for Catering events for every type of celebration or gathering from small dinner parties, cocktail parties, themed events and banquets for up to 400 guests. We had a very loyal following and hope that we will be able to resume that aspect of the business when it is safe for our guests, clients and our employees. At Ada's, we're serving more than just great food! We are building community, fostering understanding and giving the most marginalized members of our community an opportunity to belong and be provided an opportunity to develop their skills and earn a living. Kathleen Foley-Hughes – Founder and Executive Director, E-Mail: [email protected], Telephone: 650-269-5505

What a treat to visit Todd in his new home in Franklin, Tennessee.We got to experience the incredible work being done at...
09/26/2026

What a treat to visit Todd in his new home in Franklin, Tennessee.

We got to experience the incredible work being done at Brightstone. What an amazing organization that is changing lives. Todd volunteers this time with his master Gardner friend, Karen.

Mostly, it was great to spend time with Todd. We miss him so much.

We’re also able to meet with part of the team from The Well, where Todd will be working starting in November. Such an amazing social enterprise.

Good things happen when we believe!

09/24/2026

It’s pumpkin season at Ada’s! 🎃🍂 Come on down, soak up all the cozy fall vibes, and enjoy the flavors of the season with us. 🧡

There’s nothing quite like fall at Ada’s! 🍁

Today, Ada’s received an amazing donation from Jax.  Jax recently became a Bar Mitzvah! Congratulations Jax!Jax donated ...
09/20/2026

Today, Ada’s received an amazing donation from Jax.  Jax recently became a Bar Mitzvah! Congratulations Jax!

Jax donated his gifts from his celebration to Ada’s.

We are honored to receive this mitzvah from him.

Hope for the future with amazing young people like Jax!

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Gilda’s Gems - a delicious new menu item made by our friend, Gilda! Incredible little raspberry friand gems packed with ...
09/05/2026

Gilda’s Gems - a delicious new menu item made by our friend, Gilda! Incredible little raspberry friand gems packed with protein and no sugar!  Can’t wait for you to try them! 🩷💎

These, and many more, are the faces you’ll find both out front and behind the scenes at Ada’s. 💛We’re so grateful for ev...
09/03/2026

These, and many more, are the faces you’ll find both out front and behind the scenes at Ada’s. 💛

We’re so grateful for every member of our incredible team — for the unique talents they bring, the care they put into everything they do, their desire to keep learning and growing, and the excitement they bring to working together.

Our people are what make Ada’s so special, and we couldn’t be more proud of the team and community we continue to build together.

Good food. Great people. Stronger together. 💛

Ada’s was delighted and inspired to have a visit at the cafe by Fiona Ma, our State of California Treasurer.  Given the ...
08/23/2026

Ada’s was delighted and inspired to have a visit at the cafe by Fiona Ma, our State of California Treasurer.  

Given the work we do at Ada’s to create meaningful job and training opportunities for adults with varying abilities, it was great to thank Fiona, in person, for her leadership creating CalABLE.  A real game changer savings program designed for people with disabilities that doesn’t impact services and eligibility.  

Thank you Fiona, we so appreciate your care for the disabilities community.

We hope you will stop by again for further conversations that impact so many Californians.

Palo Alto Art Fair is back!✨Thanks to Marcie Turner, Madison Turner, Max Gavenman, Kris Ferkol, Jace Cleron and Karen La...
08/23/2026

Palo Alto Art Fair is back!✨

Thanks to Marcie Turner, Madison Turner, Max Gavenman, Kris Ferkol, Jace Cleron and Karen Lam and the crew in Ada’s kitchen for taking such good care of the incredible Artists creating their chalk art designs on Kipling street in downtown Palo Alto. Come on down to see their chalk art masterpieces today. Sunday August 23.

Thank you to Ada’s sponsors for helping us make a difference.

Kathleen

08/18/2026

🐊 Edwin’s here to share some fun facts about one of his favorite things… crocodiles!

We love getting to know our Ada’s team beyond the café—learning about their favorite hobbies, interests, activities, and the things they love to do and learn about when they’re not at Ada’s.

Today, Edwin is talking all things crocodiles and sharing some of his favorite facts about these incredible reptiles! 🐊💚

One of our favorite things about Ada’s is celebrating the passions, talents, interests, and personalities of the amazing people who make our community so special. ❤️

Address

3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94303

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16503272327

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