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About SomiSomi Palo Alto
SomiSomi is a soft serve and taiyaki chain with a shop at 440 University Avenue, on downtown's main street near the Stanford Theatre. Taiyaki is a crispy, chewy fish-shaped pastry with a filling. SomiSomi uses it as a cone. In the Bay Area, its California list also shows shops in Milpitas and Pleasanton. Palo Alto keeps the latest hours of the three, open until 10:30 p.m. even on weeknights. It opens at noon, so it is an afternoon and evening stop rather than a morning one.
The company lists a new phone number for the shop, (650) 665-7954, which replaces an older one that still appears on some map listings.
What this location offers
- Soft serve in a taiyaki cone: pick a filling for the fish-shaped cone, then a soft serve flavor or swirl, then toppings
- Taiyaki on its own with your choice of filling
- Somi Sips, a line of drinks
The soft serve flavors SomiSomi names are milk, chocolate, ube, matcha, Oreo and milk tea, plus swirl combinations. Flavors and fillings change, so check the board at the counter. SomiSomi publishes nutrition facts and allergen information on its website. It also sells gift cards online. Our ice cream guide and late-night food guide list other dessert stops open after 10 p.m.
Location and getting there
SomiSomi is at 440 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown 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 10 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Sunday to Thursday | Noon to 10:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday | Noon to 11 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Sushirrito, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Site for Sore Eyes, practice, under 0.1 mi
- Beautiful Moon Salon, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- U.S. Bank University Avenue, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Taste, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.2 mi
- University Avenue, 0.2 mi
- Johnson Park, 0.2 mi
Other bakeries, ice cream and sweets nearby: Mademoiselle Colette (0.1 mi); Timothy Adams Chocolates (0.1 mi); Alegio Chocolate (0.2 mi); Salt & Straw (0.2 mi). Browse the full bakeries, ice cream and sweets list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against SomiSomi locations (California); SomiSomi: Our story; SomiSomi home page. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SomiSomi in Palo Alto?
SomiSomi is at 440 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
What is SomiSomi known for?
Its signature item is a goldfish-shaped waffle cone, called taiyaki, stuffed with a filling and topped with soft serve. It also sells plain taiyaki with filling and a drinks line called Somi Sips.
What is the phone number for SomiSomi on University Avenue?
SomiSomi's locations page lists (650) 665-7954 for the Palo Alto shop. Older listings show a different number.
Are there other SomiSomi shops near Palo Alto?
Yes. SomiSomi's California list also shows shops at 548 Barber Lane in Milpitas and at Stoneridge in Pleasanton, each with its own hours.
What are SomiSomi's hours?
Sunday to Thursday: Noon to 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m..