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About La Baguette
La Baguette is a French-inspired boulangerie and patisserie inside Stanford Shopping Center. The bakery describes a simple formula: breads, croissants, pastries, cakes, soups and sandwiches made fresh from scratch each day, with coffee, tea and espresso to go with them. It is one of the few places at the center where you can sit down with a pastry and a coffee without committing to a full meal.
The bakery names its owners as Scott and Natalie and says they set out to create a warm place to take a break from shopping. It has been part of the center long enough that it calls its French cafe flavors a favorite "for generations." The site does not give a founding year, so we do not either. What it does make clear is that this is an independent bakery with one location, not a chain outlet.
What the bakery sells
The menu is split into four parts on the bakery's website: Cafe, Bakery, Beverages and Catering. Each part has its own page. The selection changes with the season, so treat the items below as a guide rather than a promise.
- Breads and baguettes: the namesake baguette, including a baguette tradition, plus other artisan loaves.
- Croissants and viennoiserie: classic croissants and pain au chocolat.
- Pastries and tarts: chocolate eclairs, palmiers, napoleons, macarons and fruit tarts are all named on the home page.
- Cafe food: sandwiches, salads, soups and savory items such as quiche Lorraine.
- Drinks: espresso drinks, cafe au lait, coffee, tea and cold drinks.
- Seasonal items: the bakery lists a buche de Noel, the rolled yule log cake, among its specialties.
The bakery says everything is made fresh each day using quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. If you want a specific pastry, earlier in the day is the safer bet, since small bakeries often sell through popular items by late afternoon.
Ordering, cakes and catering
La Baguette offers several ways to order beyond walking up to the counter. Its website links to online ordering and to delivery. It also runs a rewards program and sells gift cards, which makes it an easy present for someone who shops at the center often.
Custom cakes are a big part of the business. The website has a custom cake request form where you describe the occasion and the bakery helps design the cake. Allow plenty of lead time for birthdays and holidays. For office meetings and parties, the catering menu lists prepared platters and bakery favorites. For questions or special orders, the bakery asks customers to call 650-321-0535 or send a message through the contact page.
Who La Baguette suits
This is a good stop for a morning coffee and croissant before the stores open, a light lunch of soup or a sandwich between errands, or a box of pastries to bring home. Families shopping at the center can split a few sweets without sitting through a restaurant meal. It also works for visitors to Stanford who want something quick and French on the way to campus.
It is less suited to a long working session. Seating at a shopping center bakery can fill at busy times. If you plan to linger with a laptop, our guide to coffee in Palo Alto lists cafes better set up for that. The bakery does not publish detailed dietary labeling on its main pages, so ask at the counter if you have allergies.
Tips for visiting
- Go early for the full selection. The bakery opens at 8 a.m. every day, which makes it an early option at the center.
- Order cakes ahead. Use the custom cake form well before the date, especially around holidays.
- Pair it with a walk. The center's open-air layout makes it easy to grab a pastry and stroll. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers the stores and parking.
- Check Sunday hours. The bakery closes an hour earlier on Sunday.
The shopping center has its own parking. The location section below covers the nearest Caltrain stop. For more bakeries around town, see our bakeries and desserts guide.
Location and getting there
La Baguette is at 170 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: the center's own free surface lots.
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Banana Republic, store, under 0.1 mi
- Madewell, store, under 0.1 mi
- Weekend Max Mara, store, under 0.1 mi
- Shreve & Co., store, under 0.1 mi
- Aesop, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Stanford Shopping Center, under 0.1 mi
- El Camino Park, 0.3 mi
- El Palo Alto, 0.3 mi
Other bakeries, ice cream and sweets nearby: See's Candies (under 0.1 mi); Läderach (under 0.1 mi); Sprinkles Cupcakes (under 0.1 mi); K. Minamoto (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full bakeries, ice cream and sweets list.
Before you go
- Popular items can sell out by early afternoon, especially on weekends. Go early for the best choice.
- Many bakeries take orders for cakes and large quantities. Allow a few days' notice for special orders.
- Seating is often limited, so plan to take treats to a nearby park if the shop is busy.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against La Baguette official website; Menu page. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Baguette in Palo Alto?
La Baguette is at 170 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is La Baguette at Stanford Shopping Center?
La Baguette lists its address as 170 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The bakery's website has a Get directions link if you need help finding the storefront inside the open-air center.
Does La Baguette make custom cakes?
Yes. The bakery takes custom cake orders through its website, where you describe what you are celebrating. It also lists a catering menu with platters and bakery items for gatherings.
Can I order ahead from La Baguette?
Yes. The bakery's website has Order Now and Delivery links. For a special order, you can also call the bakery at 650-321-0535.
What are La Baguette's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m..