Bev Tanaka

We were walking walking around in downtown Livermore and found Verace on Yelp. Located on S K…read moreStreet at 1st Street, it's right in the middle of downtown. When you walk in the first thing you'll notice is how open, bright, and clean this cafe is along with a friendly "ciao, welcome" from the owner. There were so many delicious gelato flavors to choose from but I ultimately went with the Amarena cherry flavor. It was so good and had the same sticky consistency of gelato I had in Italy. Turns out the owner is from Napoli, Italia! Many of the ingredients are from Italy. Their biscotti and lemon flavored were also great. I'll get those next time. In addition to coffee and espressos, they also offer Italian wines and beer. Can't wait to visit again!

Such a cute lovely little gelato spot, clean and welcoming…read more The double scoop in a cup was great, tried a super chocolate flavor (give me all the chocolate!!) and the "Versace" mix of pistachio and berry. Service was kind and quick Love that they put little cones on top of your cup so you can make BABY cones!

Coffee Gelato

Gelatos

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Chocolate chip

Patisserie By Simone

4.9(233 reviews)

1.0 km

Incredible bakery! 5 star stuffed croissants, reasonably priced. A hidden gem on S Livermore next…read moreto the library.

The very best Kouign-amann I have ever had, family friendly space, excellent service , and of…read morecourse location.... I simply cannot stay away. We have also indulged in delicious cakes and eclairs for very special occasions. Order online and pick up your favorites. Check new hours....but GO!

Chili ricotta egg danish

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Roasted peaches Tart

Don Polvoron

4.1(45 reviews)

2.9 km

I remember how excited I was when i first heard of its opening. I got excited that there was going…read moreto be a dedicated Panaderia. My first visit was a couple of weeks after grand opening. And i have visited at least four time. All during night time. The place is always very quiet and mute, service is dismissible. The employees that I have interacted with never smile. Which is a shame, most panaderias, per say, in San Jose, are usually very positive experiences. Not here. It's like they don't want to be there. Or maybe they're just too tired, nobody likes night shifts in food service. I get it. The pricing for this pan dulce is a tad bit more pricey than most places Ive visited. Even then, I wont take away that it is good quality. I've probably had at least 1/2 their types of pan they offer. Which why I have not stopped dropping by here and there, also, my son loves the dulce cuernitos.

They are located in the same Livermore shopping center as Target. Closer to Big 5, Tmobile and the…read moregas station. Kind of tucked away. Lots of parking here. Tried some of their pastries. Got 3 donuts, a pound cake, a pineapple cake, and a giant palmier. All good with coffee. They also have savory items but I didn't try those this visit. A local bakery small business. I don't think this location has been here that long. I think they have a spot in Hayward and this is their 2nd location.

Frida Kahlo cake design

Sopes De Asada

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Sweets

Posada Alta Cocina

4.5(1.4k reviews)

1.6 km

Came as a group for a birthday celebration and was able to try a bunch of things! The restaurant…read morehas ample parking in a lot and the place is not small but feels cozy and intimate. The ambiance is cute with a small closed off glass area of wine and two seater table inside! Our waitress Dominique was amazing. She was able to give great recommendations for wines and food. She also made us feel taken cared of and was friendly/warm. The food is a mix of mexican/euro/american so there were a lot of different options. Here are the things we got: Appetizers - Parm crusted cauliflower: so good, nice and crunchy but not too heavily breaded. The chipotle mayo was delish - Chicharrones: so light and crispy! They were hot out of the fryer. It had a side of a corn cheese dip that was so good and made it more unique of a dish -- must try if you even kind of eat chicharrones. I don't generally like pork skin but I enjoyed it regardless. - Hamachi ceviche: this is a large sharing portion with chunks of hamachi and avocado. Good but not a must have. Entrees - Enchiladas: very cheesy and overall a good dish but I would skip this. - Shrimp tostadas: large size shrimp and it just comes with two tostadas so I don't think it was worth the price - Barramundi fillet: The fish was tender and juicy. I liked the marinades that came with it. I liked this dish with the rice because it made me feel homey. Good portion of fish. - Agua Chile Ribeye: This is a must have! The ribeye is sous vide so it was soo tender and juicy. The broth was really nice to keep everything moist and flavorful. Because we were celebrating a birthday, Dominique made a dessert with a nice special touch. Will definitely be back again!

Overall a lackluster birthday meal with our server Jessica. She was unfriendly and inattentive…read morethroughout the visit. She routinely checked on every table but ours. She didn't check in on us once, and my husband went most of the meal without water and couldn't even tell her his steak was overcooked. The rest of the staff were wonderful and friendly, as usual. Food was generally good, too. But this visit was lacking service-wise so it'll be a while before we come back.

Private table for two in the wine room.

Shrimp Fajitas

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Corn rice accompaniment to the Blueberry Mole Shortribs

Tous Les Jours

4.0(196 reviews)

2.8 km

My birthday is in 3 days so I wanted to try the tiramisu to see if I wanted it as my birthday cake…read more Service was excellent, ambiance was adorable and comfy I definitely do!! It's absolutely so delicious, this is some of the best tiramisu I've ever had, and I'm extremely picky about my tiramisu Will be coming back for the large size for my bday.

Got a coffee and a pastry! Coffee was good and strong but unfortunately I had an allergic reaction…read morefrom the pastry, even though the ingredients were labeled - potentially cross contamination. Inside there's decent amount of seating and also a wide variety of pastries, teas, coffee blends, etc.

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Range Life

4.3(599 reviews)

•$$$

Well I've done it, I've managed to find the best restaurant in the South East Bay. Range Life…read moreshouldn't be in Livermore, it's elevated above it. The ambiance, and most importantly the food absolutely scream to be located on Washington St in Yountville where they could make a billion dollars. Menu changes daily, not usually posted on their website until around 3pm so check often and if you see something you like on said menu, book a reservation immediately as it fills up quick. Bar and inside dining are great, but the outdoor patio is the spot. Lovely in the sun and if it gets chilly they have heaters and blankets (nice touch with the blankets). Back to the food, it's phenomenal. Every dish well thought out with the freshest ingredients possible; elevated and executed to perfection. Pasta is perfectly al dente and has that "chew" everyone tries to get, but rarely pulls off and rarer still, as well as Range Life does it. Servers, bartenders and host make for a truly welcoming environment. A place you want to sit down; eat, drink and be merry. It's akin to being transported to a place that you'll never want to leave. To hell with Disneyland, when I win the Super Bowl, I'm coming here. I assure you if you haven't been yet, you'll be back time and time again. Consider yourself warned. If you have experienced it before then you know exactly what I'm talking about and no further explanation is needed. Enjoy Range Life while you have it residents of Livermore because at some point in the very near future the staff and restaurant should be taking their talents to a location befitting them.

Range Life is easily the best restaurant in the Tri-Valley area and most likely the best east of…read morethe Oakland Hills. Which still doesn't feel like it says much, but what else can I say? Last night I went there for the 5th time. I've been there on dates and with big groups. Most of the time it has been amazing. This last meal, however, was flawless, and it inspired me to share today. First off, we did not have reservations on a Saturday night, and they were still able to get us 2 seats at the bar in 45 minutes, which was a relief. I was open to going to other downtown Livermore highlights such as Bourbon Pear or Il Campo, but was hoping on a whim we could get a seat at Range Life (which would typically require a reservation), since my date had not been there before. Once we got our seats, we were met with amazing service. At the moment I am not drinking, so I was wondering what kind of mocktails or non-alcoholic beers they had. Beforehand I was also wondering if they had a non-alcoholic aperitivo, since I know they have a lot of amaros and bitters. To my surprise, they did, so I had a non-alcoholic spritz, which was amazing. From there, we were only looking to get the highlighted entrées -- a black cod and a flat iron steak -- but we were also talked into getting one of their tartare/crudo options. We decided to go with the Amberjack crudo, which was absolutely amazing. It had mustard greens, fig leaf oil, and fresh early-season cherries, each ingredient something you were able to truly appreciate. The fig leaf oil, the fish, and the cherries were stunning, with the mustard greens providing a nice balance. From there we shared both the black cod and the grass fed flat iron steak. The flat iron steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful (despite being grassfed) that came with an amazing herb butter, mashed potatoes, and a porcini mushroom sauce that was absolutely to die for. The black cod was cooked to perfection as well -- tender, flaky, reminiscent of the butterfish I always have in Waikiki at Roy's. Accompanied by Iocopi English peas, bok choy, and turnips with dashi butter. The peas were, for what it's worth, probably the best peas I've ever had, and the vegetables were perfection. Light but amazing. The combination of both entrées was outstanding. Lastly, we had the famous Milk and Honey -- burnt honeycomb, olive oil, and malted milk ice cream. I've had it about 4 times now, and yet it was still surprisingly mind-blowing. I know something is truly amazing when I have to close my eyes and imagine the flavors bursting like a scene from the movie Ratatouille. I had to close my eyes to truly appreciate the crispy, sweet but slightly savory honeycomb, the fresh ice cream, and the olive oil for balance. The meal was absolutely flawless, and with the aperitivo, the Topo Chico, both entrées, and dessert, it came to $150 before tip. Honestly, it's a steal. I spent $300 at LB last weekend for a birthday dinner -- granted, I did get some A5 wagyu, an $80 14-ounce ribeye, a bunch of sides, and a couple of non-alcoholic drinks, which was amazing, but hardly a fair comparison. And if you go to the city or Oakland, you can easily spend $300-$500 on a meal, more if they have a Michelin star or two (or three). But for the quality you get, Range Life is an amazing deal. The fact that you can get this quality in Livermore is both convenient and remarkable.

Restaurant interior

MARINATED MOZZARELLA pesto 'rosso', preserved peppers & walnuts / 14

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Spaghetti

Kamurocho

4.6(446 reviews)

12.1 km

in the age of corporate smiski digicam labubu dubai chocolate matcha, kamurocho feels like a breath…read moreof fresh air. its homey and nostalgic and feels like an auntie is making fresh sweets for you. super lowkey shop, premium yums, cool sign, what more could you ask for!!! tried the honeycomb latte (7) and matcha strawberry latte ($7.60) both were great! could taste all the flavors. the drinks were on the sweeter side but not sickeningly, more like in a slightly westernized dessert drink way. as a westernized asian i approve. service was quick, limited seating, cute decor. will come back soon to try the shaved ice! worth a visit or two!! love u kamurocho

Came by on a very hot Saturday afternoon and wanted to try Kinako shave ice and the Roasted Matcha…read moreLatte. Both were amazingly good, especially on a very hot day! The Kinako shaved ice was filled with mochi which was a nice surprise and the roasted matcha was smooth. The owner was really sweet and patient! Definitely will come back for the shaved ice :D

Matcha latte, yummm roasted rice flavor

Matcha shaved ice

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Honeycomb Latte

Swirl On the Square

4.1(247 reviews)

It was my first time here and I absolutely loved this little place. I am so glad we randomly found…read moreit.! We stopped just for a drink and ended up getting food as well. I got the sangria with bubbles on top! What a genius idea by the way, sangria and champagne!!!! win win! We also got some corned beef sliders and a giant pretzel. I have to say that pretzel with cheese was one of the best pretzels. I think I might have ever had. I might go back just to eat another pretzel.. The service was great and I liked how casual it was. They also have a nice outdoor patio area. Definitely worth giving this place to try as I was very impressed for it being my first time.

Enjoying the food, drink and live music. Food is delicious. Like the homemade sangria here.read more

9/14/23 FYI

9/14/23 Truffle popcorn $6.50

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Nightcaps at Rosetta

4.5(32 reviews)

0.1 km

I am so excited that this place exists, and so embarrassed that I didn't know about it sooner…read more Rosetta coffee is a great place, but four nights a week, it turns into a themed full bar. The Wife and I have been there for a couple of Flapper Fridays, which is speakeasy night. Some drinks of that ilk can be too sweet for me, since the original speakeasies were using fruit juice or whatever to mask the awful booze they had available. But you can also order off menu. The first time we went, I ordered a carrot cake that was fantastic. The second time, we ordered bites, including a pizza flatbread, golden potatoes with different accompaniments, and of course another cheesecake. The Wife was able to order cocktails and beautifully served tea! Service was excellent, as they were very accommodating, and could recommend items easily based on our discussion. Can't wait to go back for Sinatra Saturday!

We visited this coffee shop last night and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We…read morestood at the counter for at least 5 mins, just standing without being acknowledged. There appeared to be staff members on break nearby; they looked up and told us someone would be with us shortly, but no one ever came. After waiting close to 10 minutes with no service, our party of4 walked out, along with two customers who arrived after us. Being ignored when you walk in the door makes the place feel very unwelcoming, and it was disappointing to see multiple customers leave because of it. Too bad, we were excited to try this spot. Date of visit 12/12 Time: Around 10:30pm

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Donut Wheel

3.9(454 reviews)

•$

I came here around 2 AM, pretty good donuts and service. Also fast. There were 2 people working…read more Downsides are cash only, and the old man is hard of hearing. I had to basically yell, which i'm not really comfortable with (raising my voice in general) but I guess it was worth it! However, he is very nice and the prices are fair. The donuts are good too. $20 for 13 glazed donuts and a bottle of milk!

Always walked by this place, finally decided to pop in! There were a good amount of people inside…read morethe shop mid Saturday afternoon but the line moved quickly. $5.40 for a dozen donut holes and a chocolate donut bar. Delicious old fashioned donuts in downtown. What a livermore staple! Cash only so don't forget to bring cash! Love that it is 24 hours.