Palo Alto

Restaurant Menu Catering Menu

Chef's Creations

We’re committed to continuously evolving our menu so that we’re always WOW-ing our guests with new unexpected flavor combinations. Be sure to check back to discover our Chef’s latest innovations.

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  • Black Tie Turkey Club

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar, pickled red onions, arugula, truffle-mustard aioli, on toasted brioche bun

  • Hummus Pita Crunch Salad

    sliced chicken, hummus, pita chips, feta, Kumato tomato, cucumber, mint, radish, pickled red onions, marinated olives, romaine, kale, pomegranate ranch

  • November to Remember

    Dietary Restrictions
    • N

    roasted turkey, melted mozzarella, mushroom & turkey sausage stuffing, spicy cranberry chutney, shredded romaine, herb aioli, on toasted cranberry walnut wheat (1190 cal)

Cheffy Sandwiches

Sandwiches with the “RGF” symbol can be requested Gluten Free by substituting GF bread for $1.95.

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Vegan
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Vegetarian
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Gluten-Free
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Can be Requested Gluten-Free
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Contains Nuts

Foodie Favorites

  • “Not So Fried” Chicken

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast topped with Mendo’s krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions (640 cal) on toasted ciabatta (260 cal) with a side of tangy mustard barbeque sauce (80 cal) or mustard pickle remoulade (120 cal)

  • Peruvian Steak

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Spicy aji amarillo marinated steak with Oaxacan cheese, herb aioli, red onions, tomatoes, shredded romaine (520 cal) on a toasted potato roll (240 cal)

     

    Craveable as is or add avocado (80 cal) +$2.10+

  • The Happy Hippie

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • RGF

    avocado, cucumber, carrots, Kumato tomatoes, beet caviar, sprouts, hummus, white cheddar, cucumber dill ranch (620 cal) on toasted Mom’s seeded honey whole wheat (320 cal)

     

    Want to make it vegan? Remove the white cheddar and request ciabatta bread

  • Prosciutto & Chicken

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF
    • N

    Italian prosciutto & shaved, roasted chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, crushed honey roasted almonds, basil pesto, balsamic glaze drizzle, tomatoes (590 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)

  • Chimichurri Steak & Bacon

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Roasted, carved steak and applewood smoked bacon topped with marinated red peppers, caramelized onion jam, chimichurri, shredded romaine, herb aioli (640 cal) on a toasted sesame roll (300 cal)

  • Mendo’s Original Pork Belly Banh Mi

    Our Chef’s playful take on the popular Vietnamese sandwich with braised, caramelized pork belly, pickled daikon & carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapeños, Thai basil, sriracha mayo (540 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)

  • Vegan Banh Mi

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V

    Organic marinated, baked tofu with vegan aioli, sweet chili sauce, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, jalapeños, Thai basil, cilantro (390 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)

Craveable Classics

  • Chicken Parm Dip

    shaved, roasted chicken breast, Mendo’s krispies, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, pomodoro sauce, Italian basil, Calabrian chili aioli (630 cal) on a toasted sesame roll (300 cal) served with an extra side of pomodoro sauce for dipping (40 cal)

  • The Farm Club

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, mixed greens, pickled red onions (440 cal) on Mom’s seeded honey whole wheat (320 cal)

  • Chicken Pesto Caprese

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic glaze drizzle (600 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)

     

    Want to make it vegetarian? Swap the chicken for extra mozzarella

  • New! Turkey Avo Salsa Verde

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, smoked gouda, cotija cheese, Mama Lil’s sweet hot peppers, jalapeño salsa aioli, tomatoes, shredded romaine, red onions (580 cal) on panini-pressed sourdough (300 cal) served with a side of jalapeño salsa verde (20 cal)

Soulful Salads

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Vegan
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Vegetarian
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Gluten-Free
RGF
Can be Requested Gluten-Free
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Contains Nuts

  • Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF

    Chopped romaine, curly kale, quinoa & millet, housemade superfood krunchies, succotash with roasted corn, black beans & jicama, red onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, avocado (400 cal) with chipotle vinaigrette (250 cal)

     

    Craveable as is or add shaved, roasted chicken breast (110 cal) +$3.95+

  • Thai Mango Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • N

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast, ramen noodles, napa cabbage & kale slaw with carrots & bean sprouts, baby spinach, sliced mango, honey roasted almonds, pickled daikon & carrots, Thai basil, fresh mint, cilantro, lime, and fried shallots (640 cal) with Thai almond dressing (200 cal)

  • The Impossible Taco Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V
    • GF

    Plant-based Impossible chorizo, housemade superfood krunchies, chopped romaine, curly kale, succotash with roasted corn, black beans & jicama, red onions, cilantro, grape tomatoes, avocado (400 cal) with house vegan chipotle ranch (240 cal)

  • Pink Lady Beets & Goat Cheese Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • GF
    • N

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast, honey and herb marinated goat cheese, pink lady beets, green apples, dried cranberries, crushed honey roasted almonds, red onions, mixed greens, chopped romaine (620 cal) with citrus vinaigrette (220 cal)

  • The Modern Caesar

    Dietary Restrictions
    • GF

    Curly kale, chopped romaine, housemade superfood krunchies, shaved parmesan cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, avocado, lemon squeeze (290 cal) with classic Caesar dressing (340 cal)

     

    Craveable as is or add shaved, roasted chicken breast (110 cal) +$3.95+

  • Mama Chen’s Chinese Chicken Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • N

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast, napa cabbage & kale slaw, carrots, bean sprouts, baby spinach, chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, toasted cashews, crispy wontons (420 cal) with miso mustard sesame dressing (230 cal)

     

    Want to make it vegan? Swap the chicken for marinated, baked tofu

1/2 Sandwich Combos

Half sandwich paired with a deli side or cup of soup.

Pick from two sizes: NEW Small Deli Side | Medium Deli Side or Soup

Items with the “RGF” symbol can be requested Gluten Free by substituting GF bread for $0.75.

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Vegan
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Vegetarian
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Gluten-Free
RGF
Can be Requested Gluten-Free
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Contains Nuts

  • 1/2 “Not So Fried” Chicken

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast topped with Mendo’s krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions on toasted ciabatta (450 cal) with a side of tangy mustard barbecue sauce (80 cal) or mustard pickle remoulade (120 cal)

  • 1/2 Vegan Banh Mi

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V
    • RGF

    Organic marinated, baked tofu with vegan aioli, sweet chili sauce, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, jalapeños, Thai basil, cilantro on panini-pressed ciabatta (330 cal)

  • 1/2 The Farm Club

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, mixed greens, pickled red onions on Mom’s seeded honey whole wheat (380 cal)

  • 1/2 Chicken Pesto Caprese

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic glaze drizzle on panini-pressed ciabatta (430 cal)

     

    Want to make it vegetarian? Swap the chicken for extra mozzarella

  • 1/2 Turkey Avo Salsa Verde

    Dietary Restrictions
    • RGF

    Shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, smoked gouda, cotija cheese, Mama Lil’s sweet hot peppers, jalapeño salsa aioli, tomatoes, shredded romaine, red onions on on panini-pressed sourdough (420 cal)

Kids

RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS 8 & UNDER
Served with a kids beverage and sliced apples (organic milk add 2.75+)

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Gluten-Free
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Contains Nuts

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders

    with a side of ketchup or vegan ranch (320 cal)

     

    *available at select locations*

  • Grilled Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich

    add herb mayo, yellow mustard, or tomato by request (540 cal)

  • Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG

    add tomato by request (610 cal)

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • N

    creamy, natural peanut butter & strawberry jam (520 cal)

  • Pepperoni Pizza Melt

    pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and pizza sauce on brioche (610 cal)

Deli Sides & Soups

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  • Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • N

    ramen noodles, cucumber, rainbow carrots, toasted cashews, scallions, cilantro, dan dan sauce

  • Pickles & Dill Potato Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V
    • GF

    Classic creamy potato salad with sweet-hot mustard, chopped pickles, fresh dill

  • Basil Pesto Shells

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG

    pasta shells, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parmesan, arugula

  • Spicy Curried Couscous

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V

    pearl couscous, roasted cauliflower & carrots, Mendo’s signature curry spice

  • Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF
    • N

    Kale, granny smith apples, rainbow carrots, candied pecans, dried cranberries, toasted coconut, Thai basil vinaigrette

  • Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF

    A creamy puree of roasted tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil

  • Greek Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup

    a hearty chicken soup with whole-grain farro, carrot, celery, onion, baby spinach, and lemon

Housemade Beverages

Currently only available in-store

Housemade Beverages with Guava Lemonade

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Vegan
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Vegetarian
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Can be Requested Gluten-Free
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Contains Nuts

  • Guava Lemonade

  • Classic Lemonade

  • Passion Fruit Black Tea

  • Get Your Greens Agua Fresca

  • Pomegranate Mint Lemonade

Foodie Package

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

  • Large Foodie Package 290

    30 half sandwiches with your choice of specialty leafy salad and gourmet deli side with artisan desserts

     

    serves 15-20

  • Medium Foodie Package 220

    22 half sandwiches with your choice of specialty leafy salad and gourmet deli side with artisan desserts

     

    serves 11-14

  • Small Foodie Package 160

    16 half sandwiches with your choice of specialty leafy salad and gourmet deli side with artisan desserts

     

    serves 8-10

  • Mini Foodie Package 120

    10 half sandwiches with your choice of specialty leafy salad and gourmet deli side with artisan desserts

     

    serves 5-7

Baby Blue Package

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

  • Large Baby Blue 205

    30 half sandwiches paired with a Field Greens Salad (green apples, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette)

     

    serves 15-20

  • Medium Baby Blue 145

    22 half sandwiches paired with a Field Greens Salad (green apples, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette)

     

    serves 11-14

  • Small Baby Blue 110

    16 half sandwiches paired with a Field Greens Salad (green apples, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette)

     

    serves 8-10

  • Mini Baby Blue 75

    10 half sandwiches paired with a Field Greens Salad (green apples, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette)

     

    serves 5-7

Boxed Lunches

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

  • Full Sandwich 12.79-14.79

    Comes with potato chips and a cookie.

     

    8 person minimum

  • Half Sandwich 8.79-10.79

    Comes with potato chips and a cookie.

     

    8 person minimum

  • Salad 12.79-14.79

    Comes with an apple and cookie.

     

    8 person minimum

Occasions Catering

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

Party Packages

  • Party Package

    Pick two orders of Cheffy Cocktail Sandwiches and two Grazing Trays

     

    serves 15-20

  • Mix & Match Package

    Looking to wow your party guests or don’t want to show up empty-handed? Pick one large Specialty Leafy Salad and one large Gourmet Deli Side.

     

    each serves up to 20 as a side

"Cheffy" Cocktail Sandwiches

We require 48 hours’ notice to order our baby baguettes online.

  • Prosciutto & Fig 36

    Italian prosciutto, fig chutney, honey and herb marinated goat cheese, baby arugula, freshly squeezed lemon juice on brioche bun (190 cal/ea)

     

    10 mini sandwiches per order

  • Balsamic Steak & Bacon 36

    carved steak with balsamic glaze drizzle, Applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, baby arugula on pretzel bun (220 cal/ea)

     

    10 mini sandwiches per order. Served on pretzel bun in SoCal locations; Served on brioche bun in NorCal, Seattle, and TX locations.

  • Tuscan Steak 36

    carved steak, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, herb aioli, baby arugula, freshly squeezed lemon juice on pretzel bun (260 cal/ea)

     

    10 mini sandwiches per order. Served on pretzel bun in SoCal locations; Served on brioche bun in NorCal, Seattle, and TX locations.

  • Caprese 32

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG

    fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic glaze drizzle on brioche bun (250 cal/ea)

     

    10 mini sandwiches per order

  • BBQ Chicken & Smoked Gouda 32

    shaved, roasted chicken breast tossed with BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro on brioche bun (220 cal/ea)

     

    10 mini sandwiches per order

Grazing Trays

We require 48 hours’ notice to order online.

  • Meat & Cheese Grazing Tray

    prosciutto, salami, smoked gouda, white cheddar, marinated goat cheese, grapes, honey roasted almonds, mama lil’s sweet hot peppers, fig jam, crackers, ciabatta.

     

    serves 6-10

  • Veggies, Chips & Dips Grazing Tray

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V

    pita chips, english cucumbers, grape tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, purple cauliflower, hummus, beet hummus Grazing trays are made with the freshest produce available and colors may differ from photos.

     

    serves 6-10

Salads

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

Gourmet Deli Sides

  • Pickles & Dill Potato Salad 27-47

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V
    • GF

    Classic creamy potato salad with sweet-hot mustard, chopped pickles, and fresh dill

     

  • Basil Pesto Pasta Shells 27-47

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG

    pasta shells, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parmesan, arugula (230-320 cal/serving)

  • Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad 27-47

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF
    • N

    kale, granny smith apples, rainbow carrots, candied pecans, dried cranberries, toasted coconut, Thai basil vinaigrette (180-270 cal/serving)

  • Spicy Curried Couscous 27-47

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V

    roasted cauliflower & carrots with Mendo’s signature spice mix (230-310 cal/serving)

Specialty Leafy Salads

  • Fall & Winter Farmers Market Salad

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF
    • N

    grapes, dried figs, feta cheese, crushed honey roasted almonds, mixed greens with farmhouse balsamic vinaigrette

  • Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada 45-65

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF

    chopped romaine, curly kale, quinioa & millet, housemade superfood krunchies, black bean, roasted corn & jicama succotash, red onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, avocado with chipotle vinaigrette (140-190 cal/serving)

  • Pink Lady Beets & Goat Cheese Salad 45-65

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • GF
    • N

    honey and herb marinated creamy goat cheese, pink lady beets, green apples, dried cranberries, crushed honey roasted almonds, red onions, mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette (140-190 cal/serving)

  • Mama Chen’s Salad 29-49

    Dietary Restrictions
    • VG
    • N

    napa cabbage & kale slaw, carrots, bean sprouts, baby spinach, chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, toasted cashews, crispy wontons with miso mustard sesame dressing (100-130 cal/serving)

  • The Modern Caesar 29-49

    Dietary Restrictions
    • GF

    curly kale, chopped romaine, housemade superfood krunchies, shaved Grana Padano cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, avocado with classic caesar dressing (130-170 cal/serving)

  • Field Greens Salad 23-45

    Dietary Restrictions
    • V
    • GF

    green apples, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens with farmhouse balsamic vinaigrette (70-90 cal/serving)

Kids Corner

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

Favorites

  • Kids Sack Lunch 5.75

    a full kid-friendly sandwich with potato chips, packed in a bag (540-690 cal)

     

    choose from: peanut butter & jelly, turkey & cheddar, or cheddar cheese sandwich

  • Kids Sandwich Platter 40

    24 bite-sized sandwiches. Please choose one sandwich type per order (80-120 cal/ea)

     

    Choose from: peanut butter & jelly, turkey & cheddar, or cheddar cheese sandwich

Beverages

  • V | Vegan
  • VG | Vegetarian
  • RGF | Can be Requested Gluten-Free
  • N | Contains Nuts

  • Housemade Lemonade (Gallon)

    Refreshing and zesty with just the right amount of sweetness. Includes cups. Ice not included.

     

    serves 12-16

  • Passion Fruit Iced Tea (Gallon)

    Tropical, refreshing, and naturally unsweetened. Includes cups and assorted sweeteners. Ice not included.

     

    serves 12-16

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