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About Tender Greens in Palo Alto
Tender Greens is a counter-service restaurant at Stanford Shopping Center, listed at 180 El Camino Real, Suite 1050. The center's directory places it on the Quarry Road side of the property, by the Quarry Road entrance at Pear Lane. It sits across from the three-story parking garage, near Anthropologie and next to Levi's. The chain says each of its restaurants is run by its own executive chef. Stanford's medical campus borders the center; our Stanford Hospital visitor guide explains how to get between the two.
What this location offers
The menu is grouped into bowls, plates, salads, sandwiches, family meals, Just For Kids, sides, soups, desserts and drinks. The signature plate is one protein, one green and one side:
- Proteins: salt and pepper chicken, chipotle barbecue chicken, country-style fried chicken, falafel, grilled salmon, grilled steak, seared tuna, grilled shrimp and grilled sea bass
- Greens: from baby greens with sherry vinaigrette to romaine hearts with Caesar dressing
- Sides: mashed or roasted potatoes, fries, rice, seasonal vegetables, farro salad and mac and cheese
- Salads: composed salads such as a chipotle barbecue chicken salad, a tuna Niçoise and a grilled chicken Cobb
Items are tagged gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free or vegan. The menu also lists calories. A nutrition and allergen PDF is on the Tender Greens website. You can order at the counter, online for pickup, in the Tender Greens app or through online catering. Gift cards and a rewards program are linked from the website. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers the center's other restaurants.
Location and getting there
Tender Greens is at 180 El Camino Real, Suite 1050, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 7 minute walk.
Parking: the center's own free surface lots.
Hours
| Every day | 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Levi's, store, under 0.1 mi
- Jenni Kayne, store, under 0.1 mi
- Gorjana, store, under 0.1 mi
- Tommy Bahama, store, under 0.1 mi
- K. Minamoto, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Stanford Shopping Center, under 0.1 mi
- El Camino Park, 0.2 mi
- El Palo Alto, 0.3 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Go Fish Poke Bar (under 0.1 mi); McDonald's (under 0.1 mi); World Wrapps (under 0.1 mi); Wetzel's Pretzels (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Tender Greens Palo Alto page; Tender Greens menus; Tender Greens, Our Story; Stanford Shopping Center store directory. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tender Greens in Palo Alto?
Tender Greens is at 180 El Camino Real, Suite 1050, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Does Tender Greens have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. The Tender Greens menu marks dishes as gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free or vegan. Falafel is offered as a vegan protein on its plates.
Does Tender Greens at Stanford Shopping Center cater?
Yes. Catering can be booked online for an office lunch or a party. Pickup orders can be placed through the link on the Palo Alto page or in the Tender Greens app.
What are Tender Greens's hours?
Every day: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..