My friend and I went to train at Bay Area Barbell, we saw that Bubbaloo Cafe was 2 minute drive away. We arrived around 10:00am, there was a small rush of people. The restaurant is very clean and spacious! The employees were friendly, the cashier recommended me to try the Bubbarrito, which was very delicious. Comes with fresh salsa and cilantro cream sauce. I would rate it 9/10, next time I would ask for the hash brown to be a little bit more crispy for texture. Wait time was about 10 minutes. We also tried the Vietnamese ice coffee, I would rate it 9.5/10 must try! Overall, I give this place 5 stars. If you're in the area, come try it out! read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

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Situated in a business park in Marina Bay and right next to a charter school, Bubbaloo Cafe is populars with workers around the area. The dining area is spacious and bright with large windows. You order at the counter and get a number. The food is then brought to you. The menu is international. You can have American classics like burgers, and you also can have Asian rice plates (adobo, teriyaki, etc) as well as Mexican dishes. It is therefore great for groups of people who may have diverse palates. On our visit our group of 3 ordered pork chop rice plate, burger, and breakfast burritos. The portions were very generous, and the taste was on point. My pork chop was chunky and marinated well. The prices were reasonable for the amount of food we got. read more

The place is tucked into an industrial area near the Richmond harbor and the food is fantastic. The Vietnamese iced tea has a smoky quality to it, the portions are generous and the people at the counter are very friendly. read more

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I stop by to eat when I need my Hawaiian fix, lol. A great spot to stop when I'm heading back home from a bike ride but have to be careful not to eat all the rice because riding on a full belly is not easy! The folks taking food orders are kind and friendly. Inside, the dining area is clean or if you prefer, the tables outside offer protection from the weather. My neighbor's son goes to the charter school next door and he mentioned that they are not allowed to leave campus to order food so business folks can have their lunch in peace. I believe the kids are not allowed to patronize after school hours either, but I could be wrong. read more

Found this spot on a whim and cannot wait for my next visit! Ordered their breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and was in loveee with the fact they put TWO EGGS. Super hefty sandwich for such a great price. The one downside was that I feel like the bagel was not toasted and it was slightly on the drier side but it wasn't the biggest deal. I also ordered their white mocha and it was just the right amount of sweetness. My friend ordered their sisig and their thai tea and was really impressed with those two as well! She was even debating on ordered another thai tea LOL. The location was also very convenient and right by the Richmond pier so there's beautiful views nearby. Service was fast and workers were kind! read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

Spacious seating, friendly service, clean bathrooms. I came in and caught up on my laptop while my family spent a while shopping at the Columbia Employee Store nearby! They play relaxing music and good background TV- it was everybody hates Chris and then local news when I came in randomly on a rainy, Monday afternoon. Unfortunately I was not hungry but I would be down to come back and try the food! It was also too late for me to have coffee but they seem to have a good coffee selection as well. I took a drink from the side fridge- they have San Pellegrinos, sodas, aloe vera drinks, Mexican sodas, etc. Overall a chill place to eat and or do work if you're in the area and in need of a peaceful space! read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

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I visited Bubbaloo on 7/14/26 to get a chicken and shrimp garden salad. The restaurant was empty and appeared clean. Staff were helpful taking my order. However, the experience left me feeling violated. When I bit into the "chicken" I knew immediately that they served me fake "chicken." The texture is completely soft and chewy and does not give "chicken." It doesn't even look like real chicken. Unfortunately, my order was to go so I didn't know all of this until I left the cafe. My order totaled $30. You would think they would tell you it's not real chicken when you order it. One would also assume that for $30 they would serve real meat. Never spending money here again. read more

Delicious food! They have a lot of variety, and reasonable prices. It's not near a whole lot else, but it's worth stopping by. Hasn't been crowded either time I went, and is kid friendly. read more

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I really truly wanted to love this place! It was okay. My burger was dry and needed salt. The lumpia was fantastic though. It was just around lunch time and service was right on. Lots of folks eating outside and in. read more

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I was one of the very first patrons here when they first opened several years ago but I haven't been back here ever since Covid and recently starting coming here again and really like it, I was a total regular here before then. Happy to report that the food is still quite good and the portion sizes are too. I have not been disappointed with anything I have ordered ever. I'm glad to continue supporting a local business too. Sometimes I feel like there are too many of the high school students in here, but I guess that makes sense since it's right next-door to the school. If you time it right,and don't come right when school lets out, it's fine. read more

One of my favorite spots in Richmond! I love the food options and the friendly staff. The menu keeps growing and growing every-time i come in there is something for everyone thats for sure. They do have a inside and outside area as well so thats great ! When its a beautiful day. read more

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Amazing salad. I haven't been as long as I've been living in and around Richmond. Pleasantly surprised how delicious the salad was... great big portions read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Chicken Garden Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

This was my first visit to this place. My sister had talked highly of it so often that I wanted to check it out. We came at the perfect time around 1:30 on a Monday. It was nice and clean inside and the person taking orders was very nice. My sister ordered the chorizo burrito and I made the mistake of ordering the chicken fried steak. If you're expecting Southern gravy, forget it! It was really weird and tasted so bad that I had to scrape it off the meat. I had to eat around any part that had any speck of gravy on it. I asked my sister to taste it too just in case it was my taste buds. Yep, she agreed it was weird. Luckily, the potatoes and eggs were really good. We asked for boxes for the leftovers and I let the guy know about the gravy. I asked him what was in it and he could only say that the owners made it. My advice to the owners, stop making it! Or, you can say that it's NOT Southern gravy. I brought it home and actually tried rinsing the gravy off but it was there to stay. We'll see how it turns out. My sister felt bad and gave me a taste of her burrito and it was delicious! I will come back but not for the chicken fried steak. read more

I don't ever go to Richmond, but if I do, I make sure to stop here. They have a diverse menu and I would love to try everything on it! On our most recent stop, we tried the pork chops & rice (so good!) and the patty melt (bomb!). Everything was seasoned to perfection. Get the side salad with the green dressing. Very spacious, indoor & outdoor seating, never busy the times that I've been here. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Pork chops - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

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Had the best breakfast burrito here. I am not even a big fan of breakfast burritos! We love to walk the waterfront after. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Half gone. - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

I was in the area and on the hunt for a great fresh, healthy salad. Babaloos gave me exactly that! Great portions and great flavor. Balsamic salad dressing was so tasty too. read more

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Was first time coming here found them on yelp . Employees was very nice and kind , welcoming spoke to a gentleman asked him what he recommended he told me shaking beef and later realized he was the owner after asking the cashier super nice guy and this how a business should be run . Had the food was very good meat was tender and flavorful rice and salad was great also . I will be coming back to this place small business which I always like to support and had conversation with owner at the end and very genuine and his wife was also very nice great energy in this place and quiet and felt like I was having a home made meal thanks again read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc) - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

Their banh mi's are enormous and delicious! Sometimes they forget the salad dressing so double check. Otherwise I love this place and wish it was open on the weekends. Also good lattes. read more

Delicious! A great choices of menus. From American food, to Filipino food, and Vietnamese food. All good and affordable. Highly recommended. Check their menus. read more

I'm the type that sits shotgun in a car on a cross-country trip and shouts out the brand names on the billboards we pass by. Old habits never die. I was walking on the concrete walkway around the Richmond Marina and saw the headline providing direction to this spot. It said "Hungry?" and I said it out loud like I was back in my dad's Rambler station wagon (photo: https://yelp.to/UAKfSrqAzf). The cafe was in an oddly out-of-the-way location since there was no retail businesses surrounding it. I mentally referred back to the sign and admitted to myself, "Yes, I am hungry. Stop judging me." I decided to order the $12.75 Cheeseburger with a slice of good ol' American cheese and a huge side of fries that I had no intention of finishing them (photo: https://yelp.to/qefQ7vsK2U). After all, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. At least that's what Madonna said when she tried to seduce a disaffected Justin Timberline. Anyway, straight from the grill, that cheeseburger managed to satisfy beyond my meager expectations, and the fries filled in jurisdictions of my stomach with No Trespassing signs. Hungry? I guess I was. FOOD - 4 stars...just a satisfying burger when I was in the mood for one AMBIANCE - 3 stars...nothing fancy in here except a big mural SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...Hungry? RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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The cafe is located near the marina and next to a charter school. Lunch hours aren't too busy, the interior is nice, clean, and ventilated. Really nice spot in the area for a quick lunch with colleagues. I had the fish&fries, and the portions were quite hefty. read more

the drinks were good, but the food was NOT. very disappointing, I got breakfast with a waffle; the sausage and potatoes were over cooked, the waffles had a weird aftertaste like the batter was old. the service was good but that was about it, for $45 this will be my last time here. Would not recommend read more

Drove by because in the area after going to the Columbia employee store. Has a diverse mixture of offerings. We got the lumpia, empanada, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura and fries, and chicken wings. Open space inside and out. Service was friendly. Food we ordered was fine. All happened to be mostly fried foods so can't go wrong in prepping that. Fries were yummy. Would like to go back for the breakfast options. read more

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Took my class to the Rosie the riveter museum and found this little gem close by. Food was very tasty and very affordable! A big plus for younger students who are on a budget. Service was a little long, but that's because we brought a large group in without telling them, plus there was only one person working the register and putting the food together. But overall it was as fast as she could make it. The store was clean and open, walls are dark but it's probably to set the mood! Overall will come back again! read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a while. It's only open M-F, and until recently they closed at 3:00, but now their hours have extended to 7:00. Thank goodness! It's a little hard to find, since it's tucked away in sort of a strip mall, by a charter high school. Plenty of parking, once you find it, though. They had ample indoor and outdoor seating and fun murals on the walls inside. The menu was eclectic with dishes from Vietnam, Mexico, Philippines and good old American favs. There was also a nice coffee and tea menu, as well as a cooler for soda. We had the Loaded Fries, Shaking Beef Salad, Lumpia, an expresso and a Chai iced tea. We ordered at the counter and it was delivered to our table. The salad was amazing with sautéed veggies and tender beef over a bed of mixed greens and raw veggies. It was really good and totally hit the spot. The fries were covered with cheese, crumbled beef, sour cream and salsa, and were crispy in a good way. The Lumpia was also a fun addition to our meal. They were crunchy on the outside with a tasty filling on the inside and served with the traditional sweet and spicy dipping sauce. We loved this place and are eager to bring the rest of the family by for a dinner meal. It's a fun, hidden away spot, and has something for everyone menu options. read more

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Delicious food and service. Inside is a bit dark but we ate outside which was pleasant. Tuna melt with fries. Yum. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Delicious fries and a tuna melt. Generous portion of fries. Yum. - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

This restaurant is very close to my work, so I come here for lunch from time to time. My favorite is double bacon cheeseburger. Two very large meat patties, two cheddar cheese, and two bacons. Nothing special, but definitely feeds my stomach full enough. Owners are also very friendly. It is directly next to a school, so it's also very interesting to watch them play soccer through the restaurant window. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Double bacon cheeseburger with fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

Their breakfast burritos are pretty delicious! We came here a couple times as well during the pandemic - back when there was even an egg shortage and bought eggs from here! For the most part, everything we've had here has been pretty tasty. My favorite so far is probably the breakfast burrito though. It hits the spot. For other dishes we've tried, they were all decent. Only complaint is one of the fried dishes we got - I think it was fries or something came with ranch and it was pretty watered down ranch... but the food was still great enough for us to come back - for all we know it could've just been a bad mix day. Service is usually pretty quick and the employees are really nice. We usually call in our order and then head in - it takes about 7-10 minutes, super fast. A cool thing here is you can also ask for a pass to the Columbia Employee store when you buy food here! It was great when I needed some snowboarding gear before a weekend trip. I just stopped by to get some dinner and went shopping after! All in all, love this place for a quick bite. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - wings and fries - wings were louisiana rubbed. not bad! - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

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The food is a hit or miss. Lacks flavor sometimes. But the customer service is seriously lacking. They just stare at you, no greeting or anything, like they are a robot or something. It makes me anxious anytime I go here because the employees are not friendly. read more

Review is for lunch catering: One of my colleagues was celebrating 15 years with the Company and he invited a bunch of us for a catered lunch. The restaurant was unknown to me at the time of the lunch. My boss said it was a newish local restaurant who's been catering to other groups in our company. The leftover food that is donated to the community break rooms don't last long! Turns out the food is from Bubbaloo Cafe, which has mix and match party trays with a variety of food. Our groups seem to favor the following: Chicken Marsala - creamy, mushroomy chicken breast that's moist. Eggplant Parmesan - huge disks of eggplants coated with crispy cheese and lovely tomatoey marinara. Enjoy two since its vegetarian. Garlic Mashed Potatoes - wow even the mashed potatoes are fluffy and so good. I'm wondering if its 33% butter and 67% potato like Joel Robuchon (RIP). Lumpias - perfect crispy egg rolls excellent with a sweet-sour sauce. Obviously no pictures since these don't last long and there's never leftovers, LOL. Their dessert menu is pretty limited, but the awesome entrees and apps are definitely 5-stars! I will cater them next time I get the chance to host a lunchtime meeting. read more

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Don't get the French toast here it is just normal sandwich multi grain bread with no flavor

Really nice experience. The food was delicious. I got a chicken bahn mi sandwich. We sat outside. Workers were nice too. Nice portions. If you are near the Richmond craneway Pavilion check it out! read more

Really wanted to like this place. The lady at the front was so sweet and the ambience here is super cool. It's right next to a couple of charter schools, so it's a great spot for kids to come by and grab a snack or drink. We ordered the chorizo breakfast and the sisig breakfast, however both were lackluster and rather disappointing. We ate about a 1/3 of the meal and then disposed of the rest. It wasn't something we would eat later on or were willing to save. This place would be a great WiFi spot to have a snack and drink at. Not convinced on the kitchen ordered food. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Chorizo Breakfast. - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

Love this place when I am in the area...want to try other things but I keep going back to the chorizo breakfast burrito...sooooo good! Nice and clean, big water container for ease of self-serve! Awesome people, fast service. Adding to the menu soon! read more

Ahhh! Richmond California! Not Richmond District. It's Richmond for real in the northeastern side from highway 580. Glad I found Bubbaloo Café before my friend and I went on a space exploration through VR experience in Craneway Pavilion. My friend absolutely agreed, because we chose this café with a wide variety of American and Vietnamese dishes. Wouldn't be wise to dine again if there might be some rambunctious customers sitting at their table close to ours. So that's why I dine and be vigilant at the same time. Anyways, It's good that the female server had delivered our food to our table. While my friend wolf down on his breakfast burrito, I started to chow down my tofu/green beans over rice like a heffer. I never usually break a sweat when I consume my Far East entreé. Perhaps they put in the five spice flavor on the beyond pork sung to make half my dish zestier. Love Bubbaloo Café when it comes to a more spacious interior. Looking at the majority of female staff remind me that it's women owned in an Asian owned café. This was my first time I dined somewhere further throughout the Bay Area. read more

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Bubbaloo cafe has been one of our favorite spots to grab lunch in the local Richmond/marina area. It's located near a beautiful water front view and there is plenty of parking. This place is truly a hidden gem. The service I've receive when dining in or doing take out is truly amazing and very consistent. They use very fresh ingredients and their food is packed with flavor. My go to choices are the filet salmon salad, the honey Sriracha wings, and the teriyaki chicken sandwich is a must have. They also have an amazing shaken beef salad, I mean the meat literally melts in your mouth it's so delicious and tender. The inside is beautifully designed, so much color and natural lighting. I love that they have lots of dining room and there is also a fairly new patio with seating which is perfect for a sunny day. I really enjoy this spot. The food is consistently good, I cannot remember a time I've not enjoyed a meal here-- and I've been coming here for years now. It is a little more expensive to eat here compared to other lunch spots in the local area-- but trust me once you taste the food you'll understand it's worth it. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

Headed over to a conference nearly beside this place and needed some fuel, and was pleasantly surprised at such a lovely little cafe. I had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, and let me tell you how delicious it was. I don't remember the last time the grilled chicken on my salad was actually freshly grilled and warm, and it seriously made a huge difference. Yea freshly made salads! Def coming back to further explore the menu- and this joint would be killer to escape a hot summer day in Marin. Heatwave- bring it on! read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Caesar salad with grilled chicken added - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

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Been here a lot to try different plates since their menu is so big. I finally found something i would come back for and that would be the loaded fries. Can't go wrong with it! It's also close to the water if you want to take it to go and catch a vibe. Workers there are nice too. read more

Bubbaloo Cafe - Loaded fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Richmond, California

It was good but the fries could have been better. It was fast which was ideal for lunch. The B&B burger was tasty. The aioli gave it a good kick. They don't have gluten free bread so I had it as a lettuce burger. Terri had the bahn mi. She thought it was tasty. It had chicken and avocado. Both orders came with a good sized serving of fries. They could have been more crispy. The strawberry lemonade had strawberry purée. It offset the spice from the burger nicely. The menu has a lot of options we would like to try. We will be back. read more

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This review was sitting in drafts and should've been sent I've already posted a review but have been to this spot a number of times since and I am never disappointed. From the pleasant greetings and masked smiles you receive from owners Gio & Candace, to the delicious meals they are putting out, this place deserves the 5 stars. The food is flavorful and ALWAYS HOT which I love. They do not skimp on ensuring you are satisfied as that appears to be one of their main priorities. Gio is so friendly and welcoming with all who enter and he and his wife make a beautiful team together. I am a vegetarian and there are a number of options from fried shrimp, fried fish, beyond burgers and they have breakfast items which I have not yet tried. They are also very accommodating. My friend really enjoys the chicken wings here and yesterday I ordered the fish and chips w/o the fries and lettuce wrapped - hey, I have to cut where I can, trust me I would've preferred it on bread or with the fries but the flavor did not disappoint. Thank you again Gio & Candace, y'all are both doing a wonderful job over there. You know we'll be back soon. read more

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