Must try spot in Tri-Valley!…read more I'm from San Jose and ever since moving to Dublin, I've been searching for a banh mi place that measures up to what I grew up with in San Jose. I found it! Banh mi dac biet - bread was crunch and fresh, pickled daikon and carrots were larger and not too sour or sweet, good meat portion, sandwich was moist with the mayo and pate! Banana pudding matcha - not too sweet, fresh bananas on the bottom, creamy top and earthy matcha! Kid friendly spot with a fuse ball machine, games and even a Tesla motorbike! The owners were super sweet, I'm definitely coming back again! I can't wait to try the other drinks & banh mi's next time!

Peanuts in the banh mi.....? Good thing I don't have a peanut allergy. :X…read more There were only a couple of peanuts, so my hunch is that maybe scooping utensils are being shared for different condiments in the kitchen and the peanuts accidentally slipped into the sandwich. Either way, there are zero ingredient descriptions of the banh mi in the menu displays here so no warning about the peanuts if the addition is intentional. The banh mi itself was just okay. Decent baguette crunch. I got the grilled pork version and the pork was tasty though a little tough. There was something overly gritty in some parts of the sandwich and it might have been pate not being spread smoothly and evenly. Little to no pickle taste in the daikon and carrots. Also got a matcha bubble waffle. Bitter burnt on the edges. Green passionfruit tea was pretty standard and it hit the spot on a warm day. Eh, overall wouldn't say it's a place you'd go out of your way for.

First time here since they changed their name, and it was a great stop. I got the honey jasmine tea…read morewith lychee jelly, which was super refreshing and perfect for a warm day. When you walk in, there are two little kiosks where you place your order, which makes it quick and easy. They also have a stamp card, so after so many visits you get a free drink, which is always a nice bonus. What I'm probably most excited about is their mochi donut selection. They rotate flavors weekly, which is fun because there's always something new to try. Nothing jumped out to me the day I went, but I've seen flavors like black sesame and a few others that I definitely want to come back and try. The inside is really cute--lots of pink and green with a fun vibe. It's a nice little spot to grab a drink, sit and chill for a bit, or snap a quick photo. I'll definitely be back to check out more of the donut flavors.

We ordered the Jasmine milk tea with the brown sugar konjac jelly? It was good and even better…read morebecause the standard drink is dairy free so I didn't have to pay more to replace the milk. Also ordered another drink for two kids to try but there was no option to get it split. The staff gave an extra cup but we had to split it ourselves - toppings was hard when they didn't have any spoons. It's always a plus if the boba spot is more kid friendly.

It was a rainy night and the hubby and I were craving ice cream. I've always wanted to try this…read moreplace and tonight we finally got to try it. It was nice that they were open til 10pm. We got there and the young lady who helped us was friendly and more than happy to help us with some tastings first before purchasing. I ended up getting 1 scoop but I split the rose petal and guava ice cream while the hubby got a split of Ferrero and blueberry cheesecake. I grew tired of typical ice cream flavors and I was so happy to find this place serves up unique flavors! The guava was refreshing and the rose petal was delicate. The texture was perfect as well. They were generous with the scoops which is great! I can't wait to come back here and bring my family and try other flavors. Overall customer service was fast and friendly. Good sized dining area with plenty of chairs and tables. Parking was easy.

Small Indian ice cream shop, several doors down from an eggless bakery…read more They sell eggless ice cream cakes and many different flavors of Indian ice cream. The pistachio is very good. We ordered a custom ice cream cake $39.99, it's all ice cream none of that cake fluff. I was very happy with it, and my son licked the plate! Great prices, and good amount for kids scoop. They did forget to make my ice cream cake order, but were able to make it the next day after I called.

I was visiting the area with my friend and she wanted to get some dessert. It was a choice between…read morethe ice cream place nearby or here, so we decided to get this instead. The shop is a bit small, but we were served right away. The small cup size gives you two flavors, and I opted for their Mango and Raspberry flavor. Mango and Raspberry: They are labeled as vegan and it was a very good sorbet gelato. It was tart and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Both the flavors worked well together and harmonized. And for two scoops in a small, they give you ample amount of the frozen treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again.

We used to come by here to get a small Gelato after meals. Small batch cozy…read more Glad we tried this cannot with fresh ricotta cream! It was refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect to share with two. They should put more emphasis on advertising (some visuals....) because it is not clear from exterior what menu options they offer.

It's always fun to treat myself to some delicious caramelized fig gelato at Almare Gelato Italiano!…read moreSo good!!!

Stopped by for dessert and really enjoyed their sesame and matcha gelato! I chose two flavors since…read moreI could not decide on one. Strong sesame flavor and nutty matcha flavor was great and not overly sweet. They have seating outside and limited seating inside. Interior was clean and bright and they had several employees working, so wait time was not bad. They have a lot of flavors and sorbets, so I will try their sorbets next time. My friend had the ube gelato and said it was good also.

We got 2 samosas, 1 paneer puff, 1 blackforest pastry slice and a couple of bread cake/fruit cake…read moreslices. The cakes were good, however the samosas were rotten. The Paneer puff was very bad too Overall would not recommend this bakery

This is a relatively new place. I was visiting livermore and thought of trying this after watching…read morea reel. Since its new, its setup really well, and looks great (better than a lot of indian bakeries I've been to in south bay). All cakes/pastries here are eggless, which is a big plus if you are looking for something like that. I tried two pastries - pineapple and mango. While they were good, I think I've had better eggless cakes in India. The cake itself was kinda dry and wasn't any better than the cakes we get in indian stores around south bay. Since its a full fledged bakery,I went in expecting better. The service was fast since we went in on a weekday afternoon- no complaints there. Overall, I feel its worth trying.

After an incredible road trip to Redwood National Park and San Francisco, we were heading home and…read morecraving fresh donuts and good coffee. We searched online for a donut shop off I-580 East and found Donut Basket because of its outstanding reviews. I'm happy to say those reviews were absolutely right! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine smiles and friendly service. The staff took the time to recommend their breakfast sandwiches and let us know that fresh donuts had just come out around 10 a.m. We couldn't resist trying the ube donuts, red velvet donuts, and cronies and every single one was amazing! The donuts were incredibly soft, fresh, and full of flavor. The breakfast sandwiches were just as delicious, and the coffee deserves a special mention. We're pretty picky when it comes to coffee, but this was one of the best cups we've had in a long time. What really made our visit memorable was the atmosphere. We originally planned to grab our food and continue our drive, but the welcoming staff made us want to stay and enjoy our breakfast there. While we were eating, several locals came in, and it was clear they had built real relationships with the staff. They even shared how much they love coming here, which says a lot about the place. To top it all off, the staff surprised us with some filled donut holes to try, and they were absolutely delicious! If you're traveling to or from San Francisco, we highly recommend making a stop at Donut Basket. Everything is fresh, delicious, and there's an impressive variety to choose from. The outstanding customer service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back next summer during our annual Northern California road trip. Donut Basket has earned a permanent spot on our travel tradition!

Donut Basket opened a year ago where Donuts & Yogurt once was. Infrastructure probably same…read more Interior usual donut shop design. Only 5 partial trays of donuts remained post noon. Opening 5 a.m., the early birds got all the good stuff ala ube donuts. I'm a night owl. Only a few plastic booths inside for seating. D.B. Offers donuts, Peerless coffee, bagel/croissant sandwiches. I ordered apple fritters(3.25), French crueller (2.75), blueberry old fashioned (2.20). -definitely tasted fresh. Cruellar melted in my mouth, fritter crunchy texture, apple essence, old fashioned slightly dense, cake like. -not over sugared like others. Quick, courteous, efficient service. Flavas lacked pronounced definitions. Still ok. 4ish stars for now. If I can get up early one day, it'll be 5 stars to taste the super sellers.

The chicken wings were very good!…read more The mango drink as well. Ordered via DoorDash and the order was ready when I arrived. Will do this again! Ambiance was bright and quite a few of seatings.

Was in the mood for boba and decided to try this spot out. Ample parking as it's part of a larger…read morecomplex. Came in and ordered a mango matcha with almond milk (extra $0.50) with less sweetness. There was lots of seating inside so I found a spot while I waited. My drink came out fairly quickly but it tasted very sour, to the point that I worried that the milk was spoiled. Especially as my drink started to separate (even after mixing). They were kind enough to remake it and we realized it was just the taste of the ready made mango syrup they used. My drink separated again which I hadn't seen before. Overall, I wouldn't be coming back.