Ada's Cafe - Palo Alto

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Ada's Cafe - Palo Alto Ada's Cafe is a social enterprise that makes great food while it trains and elevates its employees w We hope you will come and visit us.
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Ada's Cafe is a non-profit, social enterprise that hires, trains and empowers adults with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. We hope to improve the lives of our employees through work in our cafe and kitchen and by engaging with members of our community. Ada’s is committed to creating great food and bringing people together, even during the on-again, off-again shut dowsn and historic pandemic. Ada's Cafe at the Mitchell Park Community Center is about to celebrate its 8th anniversary in 2021. Our motto has been, and continues to be, "Where Good Food and Community Meet." Pre-pandemic, Ada's Café was available for Catering events for every type of celebration or gathering from small dinner parties, cocktail parties, themed events and banquets for up to 400 guests. We had a very loyal following and hope that we will be able to resume that aspect of the business when it is safe for our guests, clients and our employees. At Ada's, we're serving more than just great food! We are building community, fostering understanding and giving the most marginalized members of our community an opportunity to belong and be provided an opportunity to develop their skills and earn a living. Kathleen Foley-Hughes – Founder and Executive Director, E-Mail: [email protected], Telephone: 650-269-5505

🎃👻 JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY! 👻🎃Get ready for a spooktacular evening of dancing, costumes, and Halloween fun THIS FRIDAY, Oct...
10/19/2026

🎃👻 JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of dancing, costumes, and Halloween fun THIS FRIDAY, October 23! 🦇💃

Ada’s Cafe is hosting the Happy Haunted Halloween Dance, and you’re invited to join the fun!

📅 Friday, October 23 | 5:30–8 PM

📍 Lucie Stern Community Center | Palo Alto

🎶 Dance the night away with DJ Marcie

🎃 Costumes strongly encouraged!

🍽️ Dinner, desserts, lemonade + a special Halloween-themed drink provided by Ada’s Cafe

💚 All ages and abilities welcome!

🎟️ FREE Admission!

⚠️ Don’t wait to register! Space is limited to just 125 guests, and pre-registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer for details and to reserve your spot!

We can’t wait for a frightfully fun Friday night with you! 🧡🦇👻

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Get ready for a spooktacular night of dancing, costumes, and Halloween fun! 🎃👻💃Ada’s Cafe presents the Happy Haunted Hal...
10/08/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular night of dancing, costumes, and Halloween fun! 🎃👻💃

Ada’s Cafe presents the Happy Haunted Halloween Dance on Friday, October 23 from 5:30–8 PM at the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto!

🎶 Music by DJ Marcie
🎃 Costumes strongly encouraged
🍽️ Dinner, desserts, lemonade + a special Halloween-themed drink provided by Ada’s Cafe
💚 All ages and abilities welcome
🎟️ FREE admission!

Space is limited to 125 guests and pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up early! Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to register.

We can’t wait to celebrate a hauntingly fun evening with you! 🦇🧡👻

Any questions please contact [email protected]

‘Tis the season for Pumpkin French Toast! 🎃🍂Come to Ada’s Café and treat yourself to our Pumpkin French Toast topped wit...
10/03/2026

‘Tis the season for Pumpkin French Toast! 🎃🍂

Come to Ada’s Café and treat yourself to our Pumpkin French Toast topped with warm sautéed cinnamon apples. 🍎✨

What a treat to visit Todd in his new home in Franklin, Tennessee.We got to experience the incredible work being done at...
09/26/2026

What a treat to visit Todd in his new home in Franklin, Tennessee.

We got to experience the incredible work being done at Brightstone. What an amazing organization that is changing lives. Todd volunteers this time with his master Gardner friend, Karen.

Mostly, it was great to spend time with Todd. We miss him so much.

We’re also able to meet with part of the team from The Well, where Todd will be working starting in November. Such an amazing social enterprise.

Good things happen when we believe!

09/24/2026

It’s pumpkin season at Ada’s! 🎃🍂 Come on down, soak up all the cozy fall vibes, and enjoy the flavors of the season with us. 🧡

There’s nothing quite like fall at Ada’s! 🍁

Today, Ada’s received an amazing donation from Jax.  Jax recently became a Bar Mitzvah! Congratulations Jax!Jax donated ...
09/20/2026

Today, Ada’s received an amazing donation from Jax.  Jax recently became a Bar Mitzvah! Congratulations Jax!

Jax donated his gifts from his celebration to Ada’s.

We are honored to receive this mitzvah from him.

Hope for the future with amazing young people like Jax!

💛

Gilda’s Gems - a delicious new menu item made by our friend, Gilda! Incredible little raspberry friand gems packed with ...
09/05/2026

Gilda’s Gems - a delicious new menu item made by our friend, Gilda! Incredible little raspberry friand gems packed with protein and no sugar!  Can’t wait for you to try them! 🩷💎

These, and many more, are the faces you’ll find both out front and behind the scenes at Ada’s. 💛We’re so grateful for ev...
09/03/2026

These, and many more, are the faces you’ll find both out front and behind the scenes at Ada’s. 💛

We’re so grateful for every member of our incredible team — for the unique talents they bring, the care they put into everything they do, their desire to keep learning and growing, and the excitement they bring to working together.

Our people are what make Ada’s so special, and we couldn’t be more proud of the team and community we continue to build together.

Good food. Great people. Stronger together. 💛

Address

3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94303

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16503272327

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