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About The Farm
The Farm is an all-day cafe at 2450 Park Boulevard, a block from the California Avenue Caltrain station. It opened on June 9, 2025, according to Palo Alto Online, which described it as bringing organic coffee and healthy all-day food to the California Avenue area. The space was previously Pizza Boulevard and before that Legends Pizza Co.
The cafe was created by co-founders Ismail "Jan" Unlu and Cemo Orge. Unlu, a Los Altos resident, told the paper he wanted something smaller as he got older: "like a cafe, where I can hang around." The result mixes a serious coffee bar with a menu that moves from breakfast to dinner, including dishes from Turkey.
Coffee
Coffee is central here. The Farm serves single-origin, organic coffee roasted by ALTimpact Coffee in Oakland. Unlu told Palo Alto Online that freshness matters because coffee loses flavor when it sits on a shelf too long. Lattes can be flavored with house-made syrups such as rose, orange and lavender, which gives regulars something different from the usual vanilla and caramel. The cafe is listed on the joe coffee app, a platform used by independent coffee shops.
What is on the menu
When it opened, the menu covered several meals in one place. These dishes were reported at opening. The menu may have changed since:
- Brunch until 3 p.m., including acai bowls and avocado toast
- Lunch from 11 a.m., including a chicken wrap, roasted wings and a Garden Greens salad
- Pizza in eight New York-style flavors, a nod to the space's history as a pizzeria
- Turkish dishes such as lahmacun (a thin flatbread topped with spiced minced meat) and manti (small dumplings usually served with yogurt)
- Desserts including rice pudding, baklava and gelato from Artisan Gelato Fiorello
The Farm also serves wine, bottled beers and mimosas, so it works for a weekend brunch or an early evening glass.
The space
Palo Alto Online reported seating for 65 indoors plus 18 more on a covered patio. That is a good size for meeting a friend, working over a coffee or bringing a small group for brunch. The patio is a plus on mild days, which in Palo Alto means much of the year.
Who it suits
The Farm suits commuters who want a good coffee near the train, remote workers who need a table for an hour and families looking for a casual meal that pleases both pizza fans and adults who want something lighter. The Turkish dishes set it apart from most cafes in the area. Because it serves wine, beer and mimosas, it also works for a relaxed weekend brunch. Groups can split a couple of pizzas and a lahmacun for the table.
Vegetarians can start with the acai bowls and avocado toast reported at opening. The opening coverage did not say how the menu labels vegetarian or gluten-free dishes, so ask about pizza toppings and salads. Ask staff if you need details about ingredients.
Hours
At opening the cafe was open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Hours have since changed. A recent listing on the joe coffee app shows a 7:30 a.m. start Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. on weekends. Closing is listed at 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Treat those as a guide and confirm before an evening visit.
Tips for visiting
The Farm is about as close to the California Avenue Caltrain station as a cafe can be, which makes it handy for a coffee before a train or a meal after one. The shops and restaurants of California Avenue start just around the corner. The street also hosts a farmers market on Sunday mornings. For more coffee around town, see our coffee guide. For more weekend options, our brunch guide covers other favorites.
Location and getting there
The Farm is at 2450 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The California Avenue 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).
What is nearby
- Jonathan David Salon, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Vitality Bowls, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- FedEx Office Print and Ship Center, California Avenue, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Vision, practice, under 0.1 mi
- NITO Boxing, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.1 mi
- Peers Park, 0.3 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.5 mi
Other restaurants nearby: Rara (under 0.1 mi); Imperial Treasure (under 0.1 mi); Protégé (under 0.1 mi); Cafe Pro Bono (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full restaurants list.
Before you go
- Popular dinner spots in Palo Alto fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so book ahead where the restaurant takes reservations.
- Many kitchens close earlier than in big cities. Plan to order by about 9 p.m. on weeknights unless the posted hours say otherwise.
- If you have allergies or dietary needs, call ahead or check the current menu on the restaurant's website.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Palo Alto Online / Mountain View Voice, June 2025; The Farm listing on joe coffee; The Farm website. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Farm in Palo Alto?
The Farm is at 2450 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.1 miles away.
When did The Farm open in Palo Alto?
The Farm debuted on June 9, 2025, at 2450 Park Boulevard near California Avenue, according to Palo Alto Online. It took over the space that had been Pizza Boulevard and, before that, Legends Pizza Co.
What kind of food does The Farm serve?
At opening it served brunch until 3 p.m., lunch from 11 a.m., eight New York-style pizzas and Turkish dishes such as lahmacun and manti. Desserts included rice pudding, baklava and gelato. It also pours wine, bottled beer and mimosas.
What are The Farm's hours?
Hours have changed since the cafe opened. A recent listing on the joe coffee ordering app shows a 7:30 a.m. weekday opening and closing times between 6 and 8 p.m. depending on the day. Check the cafe's website or call before a late visit.