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Welcome to Specialty’s Café & Bakery
At Specialty’s Café & Bakery, the heart of culinary creativity meets time-honored favorites. Nestled in Mountain View, this beloved café offers an inviting atmosphere where friends and families can gather. Known for its scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads, and mouthwatering baked goods—especially the iconic chocolate chip cookies—Specialty’s has created a loyal following. The café's modern conveniences, like kiosk ordering and outdoor seating, provide comfort and accessibility for all. Whether you’re savoring a pesto turkey sandwich or reliving nostalgic flavors, Specialty’s keeps delighting patrons with quality, consistency, and a warm community vibe. Come for the food, stay for the memories!
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Specialty’s Café & Bakery
Welcome to Specialty’s Café & Bakery, a delightful culinary gem located at 645 Ellis St, Mountain View, CA. This café encapsulates the essence of comfort food, specializing in sandwiches, salads, and delectable baked goods that leave patrons craving more. After facing setbacks during the pandemic, this location stands proud as a beacon of hope and nostalgia for both longtime fans and new visitors alike.
Specialty’s Café & Bakery is not just a place to eat; it’s an experience. With options for delivery, takeout, and even catering, it seamlessly caters to the diverse needs of its clientele. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between casual and inviting, making it an ideal spot for gathering with friends, enjoying a peaceful work lunch, or treating the family. Families will find it especially welcoming, as outdoor seating and a dog-friendly policy encourage visitors to bring their furry friends along.
One of the standout features of Specialty’s is its impressive menu, which includes a range of hearty sandwiches and fresh salads. The caprese sandwich, celebrated by many patrons, is generously packed with fresh ingredients and served on superb focaccia. The vegetarian options, like the chickpea sandwich, cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan choices. Each bite of the food here reflects a commitment to quality and flavor, which warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Let's not forget about their baked goods! The chocolate chip cookies are a recurring favorite among enthusiasts—described as warm and impeccably sweet, making a perfect pairing with a rich latte from the in-house Peet’s coffee counter. As Claire H. aptly notes, the nostalgic feel of the café triggers happy memories and makes each visit special.
Accessibility is a key focus at Specialty’s, with an ADA-compliant environment that provides easy access for everyone. With features like QR code menus, closed captioning on TVs, and ASL proficiency, the café aims to ensure that every guest feels at home.
- Outdoor Dining: Enjoy your meal outside and soak in the sunshine.
- Quick Ordering: The iPad-driven ordering system allows for efficient customization.
- Quality Ingredients: Meals are fresh and prepared with attention to detail.
- Community Atmosphere: A quiet, welcoming space to enjoy a meal or get some work done.
Specialty’s Café & Bakery has become more than just a dining option; it’s a cherished spot that brings joy and satisfaction to all. Whether it’s for a quick lunch, a relaxed weekend brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, this café stands ready to welcome you back again and again. Join the community and indulge in a memorable dining experience—you won’t regret it!
For more information or to place your order, call them at (415) 523-8992. Treat yourself to a delicious experience today.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ I was devastated when the Specialty's locations all closed down, but so happy this one re-opened. We had boxed lunches catered, and they were on time and filled all of our bellies. The caprese sandwich has always been my favorite, filled to the brim with plenty of ingredients on that perfect foccacia bread. I nabbed a box that had their chocolate chip cookie which is hands down, one of the best cookies you can ever get. ”
“ Always have been a fav place for their warm semi sweet cookies, soups, fresh salads and sandwiches. During Covid went bankrupt but they left this one location in Mountain View open. While in the hood, stopped by to check out and was excited to see my fav options. Quick ordering via the kiosk and lots of open space for dining(used to frequent very often with colleagues near to my previous office) and a Peet's coffee counter. Had their vegetarian sandwich and of course 3 diff types of cookies . Hope they reopen rest of locations in and around peninsula ”
“ I like their sandwiches. My usual is chickpea vegetarian and kids love the pulled chicken. I prefer their iPad driven ordering system. I can adjust the ingredients. Over the last couple of years, they have been making a lot of mistakes though. Like yesterday they forgot to add pickle that my kid had added. Minor annoyance, but would have preferred attention to detail. Also the tables are small and kinda sticky. They really need to do deep cleaning. Quantity is pretty good and taste is consistent. Will do takeout next time. ”
“ I had discovered Specialty's the year before COVID and was addicted to their sandwiches and cookies. Unfortunately, the pandemic had caused them to very quickly shut down all their locations to my dismay. However, I found out this location in Mountain View was the only one standing and knew I needed to go back for nostalgia's sake. The familiarity of the cafe made me smile as soon as I walked in. Seeing the display of baked goods triggered happy memories and I needed to get my hands on my favorite oatmeal wheat germ chocolate chip cookie. I also ordered a latte and my go to pesto Turkey sandwich. Everything was flawless and exactly what I wanted. I missed the cookie so much and was thrilled to be able to eat it again. The taste and texture is unbeatable and pairs perfectly with the latte. The pesto Turkey was a little different than what I remembered (sliced green bell peppers?) but it was still tasty. I like how it's loaded with greens and the pesto spread is to die for. Happy to be reunited with a classic and will be coming back again and again. ”
“ Specialty's is a nice lunch spot that's out of the busy-ness in certain areas. It's quiet and peaceful if you need to get work done or just want a moment to yourself to enjoy lunch. The staff is very nice and they get your order out really quick. I usually get a turkey pesto sandwich and an iced vanilla latte from Pete's since it's located inside (which is convenient!). I will say it does get pricey, but it's an easy and great place to grab a quick bite! ”
