This is a great spot that's conveniently located just a few minutes off the freeway and close to…read morethe mall. It has a lively, welcoming atmosphere with an outdoor patio and plenty of comfortable seating inside, making it a great place to meet friends or get some work done. Has also a large parking lot. The pastry selection isn't huge, but what we tried was fresh and delicious. The coffee was excellent--just the way it should be. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

I got an espresso…read more It had a good layer of crema and medium body. It tasted a dark Italian-style shot. Strong and bitter, but not burnt. I didn't pick up any particularly unique flavor notes. Drinkable overall, but for me, it fell a bit short of being a daily driver. 2.5 / 5. Cool that they roast their own beans. Next time I'm in the area I may pick a bag up to try at home.

Hidden gem! A part of me doesn't want to write this review…read morebecause I want to gatekeep this place! The service employees are very kind and were patient as I was super indecisive when ordering. The menu is HUGE , with many healthy options available. I love that the drinks are served in traditional Mexican clay mugs (ollas). The inside area is tiny, but there is plenty of seating outside, with heat lamps for chilly days. I love their yogurt bowl and chia bowl. Their chia pudding is THICK made with coconut cream- I've tried to recreate at home and I can't get it as delicious. We've loved their sandwiches, salads and burritos as well. Their warm come straight off the grill on the patio. Their chai, cafe de olla and fresh juices are amazing. They have alternative milk for anyone who is dairy free. On weekends, expect a 15-20 minute wait as they do get busy, but it's so worth it!

The food was great! I went Saturday for brunch and sat outside. It was so nice out there. Reminded…read moreme of a family backyard. I loved the decor and ambiance. The quesabirrias were well made and stuffed, no skimping! My sister got the chilaquiles verdes and she said they were a good amount of spice for her. I got my nieces huevos con jamón and they loved it, if you have littles, make sure you cut the ham. It's cut vertically and they were big strips. I also liked that they had fruit bowls. The drinks are poured into these amazing cups. They're beautiful! The mocha wasn't my favorite but the food was the highlight, so I'm not too upset. The service was quick, fast and the people friendly. Overall, I'd take my dad there.

Neighborhood Coffee is one of my favorite cafes in all of the Bay Area. Just don't tell anyone…read morebecause I want it to be one of our best kept secrets. Shhhh...! (It was worth the 13 mile drive for me.) With floor to ceiling windows welcoming in the comfort of daylight and warmth of Californian sunshine (thank you A/C), this cafe sits high above Castro Valley overlooking the distant hills and the bay, depending on where you sit. It's in the front space of a church and upon walking in (my third visit), I feel held by the Lord. Strangely, I'm feeling tears well up because this is the exact sort of space I've been needing as I go through some challenging life circumstances. It is peaceful here but it also has a vibrant community energy on a Thursday late morning. This space is welcoming to all of the bay are community and if you didn't know it was a church, you would never know. It's for the whole neighborhood and beyond. There are tall round tables, bar tables, normal round tables, armchairs at tables, long barnhouse style tables. This space was thoughtfully curated to allow for relationships to be grown, work to be done, and quiet time to be experienced. The Americano I had is nice and strong (whoowee... I'm awake now!). They had interesting drink options and some baked goods. Prices were average for the Bay Area. I love that the cafe supports community outreach. From the web, it partners with this church and community programs. It seems to operate around community support and social impact initiatives. I love that they actively support Inclusion & Autism awareness and medical debt relief (WOW!). This is a cafe that is doing it right!

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm always down to try matcha instead. My husband and I decided to…read morebike here on a Sunday morning (10:45am) after our pastry run. Service just ended so a lot of cars were leaving as we arrived. Don't recommend getting in line right after service because I waited over 30 minutes just to get two drinks. The lavender lemonade was very refreshing and not too sweet. The matcha latte on the other hand tasted watered down, so I could barely taste the matcha, super disappointing. It was a nice and sunny day so we decided to sit outside. The inside was very spacious, but I was overstimulated from all of people talking, especially when I was waiting in line. A good spot to stop by to grab a drink and enjoy the view outside if you're in the area. Glad I meet the time to check this place out.

Everything is soo flaky, fluffy, and flavorful!…read more Loved every pastry I've purchased here. I also get their ube latte and match latte.

One's Cafe is getting quite the buzz out here in the East Bay. They started with a super small one…read morein Castro Valley (the one I visited), but I just recently drove past their newer Alameda location that looks like a bigger space. The Castro Valley one is super tiny, no indoor seating and really only enough room for about 2-3 people to line up to order for the inside. It's a bit too tight in there for me. They do mostly Asian inspired pastries, mostly using croissant dough in all kinds of creative shapes and sizes. Even though many things don't fit my preference as I'm not big on savory pastries or ones that have meat in them, they do make some attractive and unique looking pastries. So I get it, why people line up for this. But I have tried several sweet type pastries and here are some notes. Custard Tart ($4/5*) Probably one of the best egg/custard tarts I've ever had. This is one of the simpler things in their display case. This is literally a flaky pastry and a well made custard filling. Most everything else in that display case is 2-3 times bigger and much more going on with fillings and decorations. I like simple pastries so this hit on my sensibilities big time. The custard was smooth and not too sweet, very Asian in sweetness. And the best part was the crust, it was so flaky, light and buttery. 10 times better than any egg tart I've had a Chinese or Portuguese bakery. Almond Danish ($7.50/3.5*) This is one of their more elaborate creations, even tho this is somewhat simpler than many other pastries they have. But this name doesn't really correlate with what I tasted, there is a lot more going on. The pastry part is in the shape of a muffin, but the texture is flaky like a croissant, maybe slightly more dense than a croissant. Then there may be a small amount of almond paste in the middle, but there were a lot more of this coffee cream. This was too big for me to eat in one sitting so I split it in half. It was decent but it definitely isn't an Almond Danish. Lol Strawberry Croffle ($5/5*) I love true Belgian/Liege waffles made with a yeasted dough but cooked til crisp in a cast iron waffle press. Not sure if this is Liege style but it carried a lot of the characteristics of one. Crisp from caramelized sugar being cooked in the exterior, nice chew in the center and garnished simply with a strawberry cream. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cold Brew ($4.25/3.5*) I didn't love it, but it wasn't bad. It tasted better if drunk with one of their pastries. Alone I wouldn't do it again. But as a companion with a pastry, sure. I'll round to a fiver cuz service is usually pretty nice and efficient. And even tho 75% of the things here are too busy and complicated for me, the simple things I have tried, really schmacks. So a fandom has formed.

I always thought Tram Coffee was popular for its coffee, and I am not a coffee person, so I never…read morevisited the store before, but today I just realized that their fruit tea is just as good. I tried the Peach Orange Tea with 25% sugar and regular ice, and it was so refreshing! I think there's lemongrass in the fruit tea, which adds a really nice flavor and makes the drink even more refreshing. The regular size is $7, while the large is $9.50, but the large is really huge! Definitely a good option if you're looking for a refreshing drink. The staff was friendly and helpful too. I'll definitely be back to try more of their fruit teas!

Nice trendy coffee Spot in downtown Hayward。my first time here and found out that they have wide…read moreselection of fruity teas and Vietnamese coffee mixed drinks, along with some snacks. I ordered the salted cream coffee with coffee jelly to try. The coffee taste is very strong and deep but also smooth and fragrant. The first few sips took a bit of time to get used to but it got better as I sipped it. Located right next to the movie theater. Very convenient location indeed!

Came here for a quick coffee run and decided to try this place out. Since the last place had closed…read moredown sadly but this coffee sop is true coffee shop! I love it here to the customer service to the coffee itself! When I walked in I was greeted right away and had plenty of options to choose from. I decided to get the Mexican mocha which was a miss for me it had a weird spice aftertaste. I mean I know us Latinas are spice but we sweet too lol! My man got the crème brûlée latte which was sooo delicious!! I for once chose a bad option usually I am the one who always picks the best option! But it's ok I will definitely come back for some coffee!

I got a double espresso…read more They roast their own beans, this one seemed like a medium roast. Had good crema and a creamy texture. I got more volume than I expected (maybe two double shots) and the shot was a bit bitter-- but more dark chocolate than burnt. 2.5 / 5.   I'd come again if I was at the library and try buying the beans for home as well.

i'm a huge fan for Phin Smith so I always down to try another coconut coffee smoothie!…read more I'm excited that I found this place on my area so I stopped by to try out their coconut coffee and they are divine! they are pretty crowded over the weekend, but weekdays is pretty empty. Parking is plenty in the plaza. The plaza is pretty quiet as well. They also have some pastries, like pate chao. Overall staff and service are good. They have a very nice aesthetic which I like Japandi.

I tried the Genmaicha Glow iced and thought it was pretty good. I didn't adjust the default…read moresweetness and thought it was nice. I'm not sure if I'd adjust it next time since if I recall correctly I didn't find it overwhelmingly sweet. The drink was smooth and I could get the essence of the nutty genmaicha. This place was extremely busy when we went with lines almost out the door!

Food was good, very savory. And our server was very friendly.. we enjoyed our time there . I…read moreguess we were the last ones to leave the place. Thank you

I usually come here for their drinks, but never had the chance to try their food. They were serving…read morepasta dishes along with other items. BUT...today I stopped by to grab a drink and noticed they are now serving Vietnamese food. I got their pho dac biet (combo pho - all the meats) and their combo rice plate. The pho broth is nice and clean with a sweet and beefy flavor. They also don't skimp on the meats. Very delicious. The rice plate packed with full of lemongrass flavor and that egg cake is my favorite. This spot is only less than 10mins away from me. That's dangerous! Definitely coming back here for my pho fix.

Ambiance super cute and clean Same with bathroom…read more Outside and inside seating Free parking Warm and friendly staff

If you have a sweet tooth, Neighborhood Grandma in collaboration with Hippies Brew is the spot for…read moreyou! NOTE: if you're not into overly sweet drinks and cookies (like myself), drinks can be adjusted. Place is located in Eden Plaza off Highway 92. Great spot to grab a drink after a morning walk along the Hayward Shoreline. Hippies Brew offers their sweet-and creamy signature drinks with pop-culture names and Neighborhood Grandma makes the gi-normous "soft, ooey-gooey" gourmet cookies: 3 flavors offered: - Robbie Thicckee - topped with chocolate and walnuts - Fetty Wap - looked like a fun-fetti cooki - Ying Yang - rich dark chocolate and sweet white frosting. Delicious, chewy but a tad sweet for me and will choose a different cookie next time as they rotate flavors often. Ambiance is kitschy with a great vibe. Service super friendly and welcoming. if you're a newbie, staff wonderfully helpful and patient. Make a visit and support small business! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and lot parking

I love this place! I usually stop by this bakery before heading to play grass volleyball at…read moreCentennial Park. The food is delicious and their drinks are so refreshing! Their baos are hot and ready to go and offer such an easy and quick snack/meal. They have a wide selection of sandwiches, banh mi, matcha, smoothies, and coffee as well as bottled teas and drinks. The staff are very nice and quick with the orders! There is ample space inside to eat or just sit and sip. I highly recommend trying it out!

I was craving Vietnamese coffee and happened to be in Hayward for an appointment, so I decided to…read morestop by LA Bakery. I was surprised to see a line already when they opened! It seemed like everyone was there for the baguettes. I got the salted coffee and a matcha latte for my friend. The salted coffee was SO strong! I had the jitters for about 5 hours afterward! Definitely no complaints about the caffeine being weak. I'd definitely go back to try some of their snacks and pastries next time!