Village Flower Shoppe

About Village Flower Shoppe

Village Flower Shoppe is a family-owned and family-operated florist at 2237 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. OpenStreetMap lists it as Village Flower Shop, but the business spells its name Shoppe. Its website footer marks "39 Years of Flowers," so this is a long-running local shop rather than a new arrival. The shop does not publish a founding date or the names of its owners.

The way the shop works today is a little different from a walk-in flower stand. It describes itself as open for phone and web orders, with in-person shopping by appointment. Its posted hours are short: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on weekends. Plan to order online or by phone unless you have booked a visit.

Flowers for every occasion

The website groups its arrangements by occasion. Collections include:

• Birthday flowers
• Get well, new baby and anniversary arrangements
• Love and romance, including long-stemmed roses
• Graduation, prom and homecoming flowers
• Just because bouquets
• Plants and dish gardens
• Seasonal collections, such as an autumn line in bright, bold colors

The shop says its designers make each bouquet by hand, using the designs on its website as a general guide. That means the flowers you receive may differ a little from the photo, depending on what is fresh and in season. Beyond flowers, the shop lists gifts such as plush animals, fruit and gourmet baskets, home decor, baby gifts, candy and chocolates and green and blooming plants.

Sympathy and funeral flowers

Sympathy work is a large part of the business. The shop offers cremation and memorial pieces, wreaths, standing sprays, vase arrangements, casket sprays and sympathy plants. It says it delivers daily to local funeral homes and hospitals and will design an arrangement that conveys your message of sympathy. If you are ordering for a service, call so staff can confirm the funeral home, the time and the wording on the card.

Weddings and events

Village Flower Shoppe also takes custom orders for weddings and parties. The website does not list packages, so contact the shop directly to discuss dates, colors and the number of arrangements. Because in-person visits are by appointment, set up a consultation by phone before you stop by. Give plenty of notice for a wedding.

Ordering and delivery

The website has a full online shop with a cart and customer accounts. The shop offers same-day delivery in Palo Alto for orders placed before noon. It lists the communities it serves as Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Portola Valley, Redwood City and Woodside. For recipients farther away, staff can place orders for delivery anywhere in the world through the shop.

The shop also runs a rewards program and accepts donation requests from local groups through a form on its website. It has a community involvement page about its local work.

Who it suits

Village Flower Shoppe suits anyone who needs flowers delivered on the Midpeninsula, from a birthday bouquet across town to a standing spray for a memorial service. Families arranging a funeral can use its daily deliveries to local funeral homes. Couples planning a wedding or hosts planning a party can ask for custom work. Because the shop runs mainly on phone and web orders, it is less suited to browsing buckets of flowers on a weekend afternoon. For that, several grocery stores in town, including Trader Joe's and Piazza's, sell cut flowers.

Tips for ordering

• Order before noon on a weekday for same-day delivery in Palo Alto.
• Call during the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekday window if you have questions or special requests.
• Book an appointment before you visit in person.
• Order early for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and graduation weekend.
• If you are sending flowers to a patient, ask the shop about hospital delivery. Our Stanford Hospital visitor guide covers the hospital itself.

The shop sits on El Camino Real near the California Avenue district. Our California Avenue guide covers the area. For other gift ideas, see our gifts and souvenirs guide.

Location and getting there

Village Flower Shoppe is at 2237 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.

What is nearby

• Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, firm, under 0.1 mi
• Topi, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
• Jack in the Box, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
• Palo Alto Shell, service business, under 0.1 mi
• Social Salon, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
• College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
• Peers Park, 0.4 mi
• Bowden Park, 0.4 mi

Other home, furniture and garden nearby: Mancini's Sleepworld (0.1 mi); California Paint Company (0.1 mi); Sleep Number (0.3 mi); Sherwin-Williams (0.4 mi). Browse the full home, furniture and garden list.

Before you go

• Ask about delivery times and fees for large items before you buy.
• Measure doorways and stairs at home before ordering furniture.
• Stock changes with the seasons. Call ahead if you are looking for a specific item.

About this listing

Checked October 29, 2026 against Village Flower Shoppe official website; About Village Flower Shoppe. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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