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About this Pet Food Express
The company's store page describes this location as by Piazza's Market on Middlefield Road, which puts it in the same south Palo Alto shopping center as Piazza's Fine Foods, sharing its parking. The nearest other Pet Food Express stores are on Miramonte Avenue in Mountain View and at Woodside Plaza in Redwood City. The listed hours replace older ones that still circulate on map listings and the store asks customers to call to confirm events and services.
What this location offers
- Food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats, birds and small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs
- Self-Service Pet Wash: buy a token, check in with an associate and get 25 minutes at a washing station, with 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, towels, waterproof collars, aprons, air dryers and a treat included. Staff clean the station afterward.
- Community vet clinic run by VIP PetCare on Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.: vaccinations and vaccine packages for dogs and cats, microchipping, standard blood and fecal tests, prescription flea and tick control, de-worming and heartworm prevention. Clinics are frequently canceled, so check vippetcare.com first.
- Adoption events with rescue groups; questions about a particular animal go to the group hosting the event, such as DPS Rescue on Saturdays
- Delivery and rewards: same-day delivery and AutoDelivery through the website and the free Pet Food Express Rewards program, with a buy three, get the fourth free offer on some items
This page gives no medical advice. Our guide to dog parks and dog-friendly places includes the dog run at Mitchell Park, a short drive away.
Location and getting there
Pet Food Express is at 3910 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Charleston area of Palo Alto. Our Charleston guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the San Antonio Caltrain station (Mountain View), about 0.8 miles away. That is roughly a 21 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Peet's Coffee Middlefield Road, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Great Clips, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Mountain Mike's, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Charleston Cleaners, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Piazza's Fine Foods, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Cubberley Community Center, 0.2 mi
- Mitchell Park Library, 0.3 mi
- Mitchell Park and Magical Bridge, 0.3 mi
Other books, gifts, art and specialty shops nearby: Kelly Spicers (0.5 mi); Gryphon Stringed Instruments (1.4 mi); Verizon El Camino Real (1.7 mi); AT&T El Camino Real (1.7 mi). Browse the full books, gifts, art and specialty shops list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Pet Food Express store finder: Palo Alto; Pet Food Express: Self-Service Pet Wash. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pet Food Express in Palo Alto?
Pet Food Express is at 3910 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Charleston area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the San Antonio Caltrain station (Mountain View), about 0.8 miles away.
Does Pet Food Express in Palo Alto have a dog wash?
Yes. The store has a Self-Service Pet Wash. Each token buys 25 minutes at a washing station with shampoo, towels, a waterproof collar, an apron and an air dryer.
Is there a low-cost vet clinic at Pet Food Express Palo Alto?
VIP PetCare runs a walk-in community clinic here on Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pet Food Express warns that clinics are often canceled, so check vippetcare.com first.
Can I adopt a pet at Pet Food Express in Palo Alto?
The store hosts adoption events with rescue groups, including Saturday afternoon dog and cat adoptions with DPS Rescue in late 2026. Call the store to confirm events.
What are Pet Food Express's hours?
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..