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Salt & Straw - Palo Alto

Salt & Straw - Palo Alto

EatPalo Alto, Peninsula4.5/5

About This Place

Portland's beloved artisan ice cream shop with seasonal, creative flavors like sea salt caramel ribbon and honey lavender. Staff happily offers unlimited tastings before you choose. Also in SF, Burlingame, and San Jose.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weekday afternoon

Parking

Downtown Palo Alto garages.

Tips

Staff will let you try as many flavors as you want before ordering. Lines can be long on weekends but move fast.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

ice-creamartisanseasonalcreative-flavorspalo-alto
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Location

Palo Alto, PeninsulaGet Directions

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