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About this Starbucks
Starbucks calls this company store University & High, after the corner it stands on at the western end of downtown. It is the closest Starbucks to the Palo Alto Caltrain station, a walk of a few minutes from the platform along University Avenue.
Some older map listings still show a second Starbucks farther east on University Avenue, near the 300 block. The current Starbucks locator does not list it, so this corner store is the only University Avenue location the company shows.
What this location offers
- Café seating inside and outdoor seating
- Starbucks Wi-Fi
- Oven-warmed food
- Nitro Cold Brew
- Rewards redemption
Ordering is in café, at the counter or ahead in the Starbucks app for pickup inside. There is no drive-through. The other Palo Alto stores are the Embarcadero & St. Francis store at 2190 West Bayshore Road near Highway 101, the 2000 El Camino Real store near the California Avenue district and the 3885 El Camino Real store in south Palo Alto, the one with a drive-through. Starbucks also lists a store at Tresidder Union on the Stanford campus. Our University Avenue shopping guide covers the street beyond the corner.
Location and getting there
Starbucks University Avenue is at 151 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, 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
| Every day | 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- T-Mobile University Avenue, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Bicycles, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Onigilly, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Sprout, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Pho Ha Noi, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, under 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.1 mi
Other cafes and coffee shops nearby: Verve Coffee Roasters (under 0.1 mi); Yummy Future (under 0.1 mi); Coupa Cafe Lytton (0.1 mi); Coupa Cafe (0.1 mi). Browse the full cafes and coffee shops list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Starbucks store locator: University & High. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Starbucks University Avenue in Palo Alto?
Starbucks University Avenue is at 151 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.1 miles away.
Is there a second Starbucks on University Avenue?
Not in the current Starbucks locator. Some older maps show one near the 300 block, but this corner store is the only University Avenue location the company lists.
Does the downtown Palo Alto Starbucks have seating?
Yes. Starbucks lists café seating and outdoor seating at this store, along with Starbucks Wi-Fi.
Does the University Avenue Starbucks have a drive-through?
No, ordering is in café only. The Palo Alto store with a drive-through is at 3885 El Camino Real.
What are Starbucks University Avenue's hours?
Every day: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m..