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About this Philz
Philz Coffee has one cafe in Palo Alto, at 101 Forest Avenue near Alma Street. The company names it the Forest Ave location. It is a short walk south of University Avenue and close to the Palo Alto Caltrain station. Its 4:30 a.m. weekday opening is earlier than most coffee counters downtown, which makes it a first-train option.
This is a chain cafe. Instead of espresso, each cup is drip coffee brewed to order from one of the house blends, then finished with cream and sweetener to the customer's taste. You can order at the counter or ahead in the Philz app, which also earns points and perks.
What is on the menu
The Philz menu is grouped into Featured, Coffee, Matcha, Tea, Food, Grab 'n Go, Beans and Retail. Blends are sorted by roast:
- Darker: Jacob's Wonderbar, Aromatic Arabic, Ether and Tantalizing Turkish
- Medium: Tesora, Philtered Soul, Gratitude, Silken Splendor, Julie's Ultimate and Philharmonic
- Lighter: Dancing Water, Ambrosia Coffee of God and New Manhattan
- Decaf: Luca's Unplugged Decaf
Hot chocolate is also on the list. Menus vary by store and change over time, so use the location dropdown on the Philz menu page to see what this cafe offers. For espresso drinks, our coffee guide covers other cafes downtown. For train times, see riding Caltrain.
Location and getting there
Philz Coffee is at 101 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The Palo Alto Caltrain station is less than a quarter mile away, a walk of a few minutes.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Premier Properties, firm, under 0.1 mi
- Meyhouse, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- YogaSource Palo Alto, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Tacolicious, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Pacific Art League, 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, 0.2 mi
- King Plaza and City Hall, 0.2 mi
Other cafes and coffee shops nearby: Peet's Coffee Homer Avenue (0.1 mi); Joe & The Juice Hamilton Avenue (0.2 mi); Verve Coffee Roasters (0.2 mi); Yummy Future (0.2 mi). Browse the full cafes and coffee shops list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Philz Coffee: Forest Ave location page; Philz Coffee menu; Wikipedia: Philz Coffee. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Philz Coffee in Palo Alto?
Philz Coffee is at 101 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.2 miles away.
Can I order Philz ahead in Palo Alto?
Yes. The location page invites customers to order ahead in the Philz app and skip the line, with points earned on app orders.
Does Philz in Palo Alto serve espresso?
No. Philz builds its menu on drip coffee brewed to order from its house blends rather than on espresso.
Does Philz Palo Alto have decaf?
Yes. Luca's Unplugged Decaf is the decaf blend on the Philz menu.
What are Philz Coffee's hours?
Monday to Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m..