Food - East Palo Alto Sun

Center Café Coming Soon at University Place: Opportunities for East Palo Alto Connectivity

A new Center Café is coming to University Place in East Palo Alto, bringing a long-awaited amenity for residents. While the café will be open to the public, current site access feels limited. Improved pedestrian connectivity could better serve the community.

January 11, 2026 - 5 min read

A New Community Garden Takes Root in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto’s beloved community garden is finding new life on Demeter Street. Led by Fresh Approach, the new space reconnects the city with its agricultural roots and invites residents to grow, learn, and volunteer together.

October 11, 2025 - 3 min read

Mega Mart in East Palo Alto: A Mismatch or a Market Strategy?

Mega Mart’s new East Palo Alto store may seem out of place demographically, but with 40,000 Asians nearby, no local Asian grocers, and high traffic, it’s a bold and strategic market move.

June 02, 2025 - 3 min read