Alamode Donut Shop

Service recovery was provided, shift manager was apologetic to my husband and understanding of the…read moreinconvenience this caused. Thank you Noah's

I often order ahead and they are always busy but because I'm disabled they bring my order to my car…read morethey are always fresh I really enjoy them when I don't want to cook I like that they often update their menu

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East Bay Coffee

4.6(979 reviews)

0.9 mi

Came for dessert, left with a new date night spot…read more Once we sat down, our server came over to share recommendations and take our order. Cookie skillet: 1. Hot and rich 2. Enough for two people 3. Cookie is brownie-like in the best way As we were seated, we saw other patrons order some very yummy food. I'm excited to try the pizza and pork belly the next time we return.

A consistent neighborhood spot that always feels welcoming no matter how busy they are…read more Stopped in after my walk -- but before the cake because chronologically that does matter -- and ordered my usual flat white with vanilla syrup. Even though they were busy, the service was still excellent. I sat at the bar and ended up having really good conversations with the baristas and a few customers about how much East Bay Coffee has grown over the years. I even showed pictures from when they first opened and it was only a coffee shop. It's been really nice watching this place evolve into more than just coffee while still keeping the same welcoming atmosphere. The food is always solid, the drinks are consistently good, and if you haven't tried them in the evening for dinner and drinks, you definitely should. Big love to Lisa and Bill -- and definitely miss Billy behind the bar. Always happy to support this spot.

Indoor seating

Sea salt chocolate chip cookie

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Dirty Girl

Cafe Tapioca

4.1(235 reviews)

1.4 mi

I've been going to Cafe Tapioca since 2016 it's definitely a staple in the area. The owner Michelle…read morehas always made me and my family feel special, my daughter loves to go in and spend time with her. I've had almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. But my favorite go to orders are The Vietnamese ice coffee or Thai tea, And the Combo lunch sandwich or the #7 breakfast sandwich. To see how much Michelle has upgraded and transformed the Buisness over the years is inspiring! It's like night and day seeing how it used to look inside compared to now. The remodel and constant upgrades that have been made show that the owner reinvests heavily in the customers experience and that alone deserves a 5 star review. Me and my family will always support this amazing small Buisness.

We have been frequenting this place recently. My husband usually buys lotto tickets from here…read more And its just a convenient place to grab donuts of croissants whenever I am running errands. Service has always been friendly and helpful. The re-did the place a while back and it is much more open and spacious. They also make their donuts in-house now. No complaints on the food here. They serve sandwiches, banh-mi and drinks, lots to choose from. Overall, I am glad to visit this dependable establishment in Hercules.

Recently remodeled space. So much more open and clear!

Egg bahn mi

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Taro smoothie with tapioca

Dynamite Donuts

4.7(179 reviews)

1.4 mi

Got glazed, maple, and a lemon filled The donut is…read moreperfection. Come here, you won't be disappointed. 2 thumbs up I will be coming back

Had the worst experience here yesterday. It took 30 minutes to get two donuts. That is only after…read morebeing ignored for 10-15minutes, standing in line while online orders were being processed. There were three staff members in total (thin build, Latino male), medium build Filipino female with glasses, and a thin build Asian female). The male was working on an in person order when I walked in, seven to ten minutes later the same woman was standing around waiting for parts of her order - no other in person customer was being assisted. A young woman, who had placed an online order for two coffee drinks asked repeatedly if anyone was going to make her drink order. It took two staff members - Asian female, Latino male) - to help figure it out, each debating who was going to make it. The Filipino female kept coming from the back to bring sandwich items to seated waiting customers. The male continued to look at online orders before helping the family of three in front of me. When their order was finalized, the male walked away from the register and proceeded to look at the online orders. He said nothing to the line, did not acknowledge our presence. He went to the back to make a sandwich - again two staff members working on one thing (Filipino female, Latino male) while in person customers stood and waited. The Filipino female asked what him what was in the bag while standing at the front of the store. The other Asian female was still working on the coffee drinks from the online order from when I first walked in. After about ten minutes of being walked by and disregarded, while waiting to be acknowledged, I asked is anyone going to take our orders at the counter? The male replied, "Yes, but we have a lot of online orders and we'll get to you shortly." So online orders take precedent over those waiting in store to purchase? If this is the case, then why are there only three staff members who are clearly not organized nor serve in the capacity of enough staff to assist customers online and in person? If I had not asked about being helped, no telling how long staff would had continued to ignore us. The Filipino female walked over, asked how my day was and asked what she could get me. After each donut selection shared, anything else?... She was being passive aggressive in her tone and with her words. As I was waiting to select my receipt options, she saiid, "All of that for two donuts" to the male. Who both went into the back while the rest of the building line waited. When I finished my receipt selection and entering my phone number, the father and son behind me were still waiting without any assistance or staff acknowledgement.. If I had not promised my daughter a donut prior to order road trip, I would have left long before. Worse service as it was nonexistent to those in person. There were three staff, two were doing staff and the third at the front was nonexistent. Do better Dynamite, your customer service was absent yesterday, staff not at all prepared or organized and your store is not staffed to assist both online and in person without neglecting in person. Communication was nonexistent as well, leaving customers standing in line without a single word or thought of returning any time soon. Online orders, you'll be waiting too. There were three people who walked in, going directly the register with a phone in their hands. They were waiting two for the pickup while the young lady wanted her coffees made. The ambiance here...people were upset across the board. I would rather drive to Pinole and get service, Dynamite donuts are not worth that wait or nonexistent level of service.

Inside

Dynamite Donuts mug

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Hot cocoa with mini marshmallows!

Hizcafe

4.4(74 reviews)

1.8 mi

Went to check out the Hizcafe and see what their about. It's a nice little spot that has outside…read moreseating and you order through a window. They serve coffee, smoothies, refreshers, other (muffins & bagels), and are known for their empanadas. The person that took my order was friendly and gave me good recommendation when I asked what's popular. Got a couple drinks and some empanadas (beef, chicken,spinach,mushroom,apple,and pineapple). Those empanadas when brought it were still warm and has good flavor. They also have sauces in 4oz containers (chimichiriri, mango habanero,ranch) if you like, I got a couple,but I like the chimichurri. If you're looking to get coffee or for some empanadas, then go to Hizcafe in Hercules and support a small business

Came here on a whim while visiting my cousins. Such a cute location and dog friendly. Only outdoor…read moreseating but you're granted with a cute view of the water so it is not bad. We ordered 3 pumpkin spice lattes and 1 Vietnamese coffee. Drinks were great! We also ordered empanadas (chorizo, beef, chicken, and breakfast). Empanadas were not that good (minus one star). Dough was undercooked unfortunately but the flavor was there. Service was okay. Overall I'd come back purely for the drinks and maybe the alfajores (if they actually have any dulce de leche ones in stock).

Cup sizes

Breakfast Empanada, Rolo Steak hot sandwich, and Iced Hazelnut Latte

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Seating with a view

Panera Bread

2.5(429 reviews)

1.5 mi

Food was delicious Service was quick…read more Ambiance depends on what side of the place you sat. We went to try out the new salad stuffers they did not disappoint at all so delicious and with a small cup of soup. It was amazing... chicken Caesar and Mediterranean salad those were our choices. Broccoli cheddar soup and chicken noodle. I'm hoping to go back again before they stop making them.

(Once again they are out of a salad component : Arugula & Apple chips !! But always willing to sub…read moresomething for else !) Today I Came for the mix & match $4.99 combo meal !! This time the only missing item was arugula! Those crispy apple chips really make the fuji apple salad a winner!! This is a great deal for under $10 !! I get the toasted caprese focaccia sandwich & ask for extra tomato & lettuce & the dressing & chicken on the side ( my cats really enjoy it ) Service was quick & accurate & very cheerful !! The salad was awesome, sandwich was substantial & you get a choice of chips, bread or an apple with !! Spacious dining room allows privacy & it's not very noisy, so good to come for a convo or work on laptop !!

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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New Sandwiches

Donut King

4.4(105 reviews)

3.7 mi

It's all fantastic, the breakfast sandwich is huge! The donuts are super fresh and all great. I…read morestop by as much as I can.

Donuts are always fresh and the breakfast sandwiches are legit, especially the croissants. It's a…read morefamily-run business and they're always friendly and the service and the vibe is good. I feel like it's a part of the community, unlike the corporate chains that have taken over quick-service restaurants in recent decades. I like that parking is easy and I can pop in for freshly ground coffee without having to walk a block or two. They do sometimes sell out of my favorite donuts towards the end of the day, but I can understand that, given that they make their donuts fresh every morning and it would be senseless to make up a huge batch at noon and have to throw most of them away when the doors close at 2:00.

Menu 2

Honeydew & strawberry milk tea

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Love the Vietnamese iced coffee here! Made with condensed milk!

Cafe Soleil

3.9(696 reviews)

2.8 mi

A solid local breakfast spot with big portions and good comfort food…read more Planned for today to be my rest day... but that didn't happen so I stopped by Cafe Soleil for breakfast afterward. Went solo and sat at one of the high tops. Started with coffee, which was actually really good for diner coffee. I ordered the chicken fried steak with crispy hashbrowns covered in Monterey Jack cheese and a sweet cream pancake. The chicken fried steak was well seasoned and flavorful. I just wish the breading had been a little crispier. The gravy was definitely a highlight though. The hashbrowns had good flavor but were a little soft in the middle compared to how crispy I personally like them. Now the pancake... HUGE. Basically plate-sized. The sweet cream batter already gives it sweetness on its own, but once you add butter and syrup it really takes it over the top. Overall, a really good breakfast and definitely a solid option for breakfast or lunch in the area. They can get busy, but if there's a wait it's worth sticking around for.

Felipe's breakfast! It hit the spot! Just a little noisy. We were seated right away with options…read moreeven though it was buzzing. Servers were cheerful and a good experience as a first time customer.

Hot cocoa

Vegan blta

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America's Best Coffee Dark Roast and a view

The Original Mels

3.6(756 reviews)

1.3 mi

It has been years since I dine inside Original Mels. I dine inside with two people and we were…read moreseated right away. I had eggs with sausages and hashbrown. The problem was my eggs were sunny side up, not scramble. I did not complain about my order being wrong but I just ate it. When Pinole location open I did not have to go to Berkeley or San Francisco to have Mels. I will admit the service at Mels is OK. The food is good and lot better than dining at The Embers I will return to Original Mels to dine with them.

F*ck someone help this place. Worst Mel's I've been to by far…read more When someone walks in be sure to greet them, even just a little acknowledgement does wonders, like a "hey we'll be with you in a minute" just something. This place wasn't even busy, maybe 8-10 tables that's it. After standing there for 5-10 minutes watching 2 people check out, we were told to just sit wherever. After sitting for another 10 minutes watching the 2 other servers repeatedly pass by I had to get up and go grab our own menus. Only to get a look of astonishment from the lady at the check out area and a lady server. Luckily Jesse finally came and helped us. He told us he had been on break. He was super polite and honestly all you other servers there could take some cues from him. Glad we had him as our server and the only reason I gave this 3 stars and not 1

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Hometown Donuts

4.6(20 reviews)

4.2 mi

What a hidden gem! I happened to pop in here while walking my dog this morning and was stoked to…read morefind that they have some delicious breakfast sandwiches. I got the bacon egg and cheese. When you order they ask "jalapeno or no" and cause I love spicy, I said yes. The sandwich was huge and loaded with pickled jalapenos, I was very happy about it.

The best donut shop in town! Delicious breakfast sandwiches made ALL DAY! This is the only place…read morearound here that does that. The people that work there are funny, helpful, kind and just overall great! There's usually a line of people inside and parking is kind of rough, but its worth it! Great donuts, great sandwiches (you can even call ahead and order over the phone!), great people, great coffee!