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About this Starbucks
Starbucks calls this company store 3885 El Camino Real. It is the chain's south Palo Alto store, well south of the California Avenue district and close to the Barron Park and Ventura neighborhoods. This part of El Camino Real is lined with hotels, car dealers, restaurants and small shopping centers, so it is often the nearest coffee for guests at the hotels along El Camino Real.
Two things set it apart from the other Palo Alto stores. It is the only one with a drive-through. It also keeps the longest hours, with a 10 p.m. close every day and a 4:30 a.m. opening on weekdays.
What this location offers
- Drive-thru and in-café ordering, including mobile orders in the Starbucks app
- Café seating and outdoor seating
- Starbucks Wi-Fi
- Oven-warmed food
- Nitro Cold Brew
- Rewards redemption
The other Palo Alto stores are the 2000 El Camino Real store near California Avenue, which closes at 8 p.m., University & High downtown near the main Caltrain station and the Embarcadero & St. Francis store in Edgewood Plaza near Highway 101. None of them lists a drive-through. Our south Palo Alto guide covers the surrounding neighborhoods.
Location and getting there
Starbucks 3885 El Camino Real is at 3885 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the South Palo Alto area of Palo Alto. Our South Palo Alto guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.0 miles away. That is roughly a 26 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Ernie's Liquors, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- State of Mind Slice House, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Papa John's, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- Veterinary Emergency Group, service business, under 0.1 mi
- HolyShred, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Boulware Park, 0.3 mi
- Robles Park, 0.5 mi
- Bol Park and its bike path, 0.7 mi
Other cafes and coffee shops nearby: Yutori (0.3 mi); Fambrini's Cafe (0.9 mi); UMe Tea (1.0 mi); SIGNAL Coffee (Sunday Pop Up) (1.0 mi). Browse the full cafes and coffee shops list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Starbucks store locator: 3885 El Camino Real. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Starbucks 3885 El Camino Real in Palo Alto?
Starbucks 3885 El Camino Real is at 3885 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the South Palo Alto area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.0 miles away.
Is there a Starbucks drive-through in Palo Alto?
Yes, at 3885 El Camino Real. It is the only one of the four Palo Alto stores in the Starbucks locator with a drive-thru.
Does the El Camino Real drive-through Starbucks have seating?
Yes. Starbucks lists café seating, outdoor seating and Starbucks Wi-Fi.
Which Palo Alto Starbucks is open latest?
This one, with a 10 p.m. close that is the latest of the four Palo Alto stores in the Starbucks locator.
What are Starbucks 3885 El Camino Real's hours?
Monday to Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m..