Palo Santo Café

Riverbank, CA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Riverbank
#9
of 50 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Palo Santo Café, 6333 Oakdale Rd suite i, Riverbank, CA 95367
Phone
(209) 502-7213
Website
palosantocafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Palo Santo Café is a restaurant located in Riverbank, CA. It is one of 50 restaurants listed in Riverbank. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Riverbank city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #9 of 50 restaurants in Riverbank. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Palo Santo Café

Traditional Mexican Cafe with a modern flair. Serving traditional Italian gelato, espresso bar, coffee bar, iced tea bar. Brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner. In home bakery and pastries. Special order cakes. Gluten-free, Keto and no Sugar added... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–3 PM
Sunday9 AM–3 PM
Monday8 AM–3 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday8 AM–3 PM
Thursday8 AM–3 PM
Friday8 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Scot Meeker · Feb 2026

This was my first time here and to be honest with you probably I won’t return. I feel bad about that because it’s only about five minutes from my house. Inside the restaurant there is limited seating and there is some outside tables. It was decorated pretty cute and they do provide menus in Spanish and English. My wife ordered a breakfast dish and I ordered the chicken enchiladas and the green sauce with black beans. My wife liked hers however I felt like mine fell short. It was filled with chicken breast, which was a good amount, but I felt like the chicken was bland, and the green sauce was tangy. It’s not something that I would ever order again. You had a choice of rice or beans and I chose the beans. However, they brought it to me and it was like a bean soup and it was cold. It’s not

★★★★☆ 4.0 GuideMaster-11 B · Dec 2025

Great spot for Latin/Mexican comfort food. The flavors were simple but delicious, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The coffee was surprisingly good, and the pastries were a nice bonus — definitely worth trying. The only downside was the service pace; it took a while for the tables to be cleaned and for the food to come out, likely because they seemed short-staffed. Still, the friendly vibe and tasty food made it a positive experience overall. I’d go back, especially when I’m not in a rush.

★★★★★ 5.0 Julie Mello · Sep 2025

First time here and the atmosphere was so nice, especially for a Wednesday! The staff was nice and welcoming. I ordered a pumpkin spice horchata cold brew and it was DELICIOUS! When I was picking up my drink I got a chance to see the food and I can’t wait to come back to try it 💕 drink was $7+

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason Allen · Oct 2025

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Palo Santo Cafe in Riverbank, California, and the experience was absolutely amazing! The food was a true revelation. I can confidently say I have never had better Mole Sauce anywhere—the owner shared that it's made with 40 different spices, and you can taste the complexity and passion in every bite. Exceptional Service and Personal Touch What truly set this visit apart was the service. The owner personally came out to serve and speak with us, sharing wonderful details about their kitchen. She described how her husband had just made the very first batch of gelato and even walked us through the intricate process they use to create both the famous mole and the delicious cheesecake. I have never been treated so great by any other host or owner—it felt i

★★★★★ 5.0 Angelina M. · Mar 2026

This is definitely a 5 star little hidden gem. Even on the morning of Valentine's, the place was packed and they still held it together. The food was on point, drinks amazing and service was friendly and accurate. This was our second visit but for sure not our last!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Coffee shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantIce cream shopLunch restaurantMexican restaurantPastry shopRestaurant

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