I really enjoy their Egg Bahn-Mi. It's my favorite. I can't get enough of it. I love the sweetness of the pickled vegetables and the creaminess of the egg combined with the mayo. Every bite is hearty and it's truly a "healthy" packed portion sandwich - they do not skimp on ingredients, it's well worth the price and you will be satisfied after you consume it! I've also recently had their Vietnamese coffee which is well worth the sweetness, caffeine and calories. I have also had smoothies and a vanilla latte from time to time. Customer service is always exceptional (even when it's busy!) and the funnest part is they sell LOTTO tickets at the counter or by the machine. It's clean, there's a good variety of drinks, donuts and sandwiches to order for brekkie to lunch or anytime- it's Great spot. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Cafe Tapioca - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

I've been going to Cafe Tapioca since 2016 it's definitely a staple in the area. The owner Michelle has 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. read more

This place lived up to its reputation! We ordered 4 sandwiches two of which were Bahn mi'scand The picked veggies were nice and the meat was good quality with a nice crunchy chewy bun. The two deli sandwiches were Made with fresh ingredients and packed with our favorite accouterments like fresh avocados, tomatoes, crispy lettuce and jalapeño which were served on super nice croissants. read more

I'm always here for the Vietnamese coffee, but they also have an underrated sandwich menu. Especially for their bahn mi sandwiches! read more

Cafe Tapioca - Combination pork bahn mi - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

I didn't have much expectation coming here. Just from the look of the shop, it did not seem promising. However, never judge a book by its cover! I stopped in on my way home to grab lunch. This was my first time here. The door was propped open and I was the only customer at the time. I walked in to scope out the place. I wasn't immediately greeted, but it gave me time to browse the menu. The employee who helped me was nice and friendly. He was equally patient also. I ordered a few donuts and of course a banh mi. I ordered the #A8 Grilled pork with peanuts: Crispy baguette with grilled pork slices, toasted peanuts, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and mayonnaise. There were a few tables inside but I opted to take mine to go. I did not have to wait long and many more customers had arrived. The banh mi also had jalapeños but I took those out. This sandwich was massive, bigger than my hand, and she was stuffed. I haven't eaten a banh mi in a long time and it hit the spot. The flavors paired so well together, it was savory, sweet, tangy, and crunchy- all the things you would want in a banh mi. It was so refreshing, and so delicious. I am pleasantly surprised. I would definitely come back and get this! I'm so glad I stopped by! read more

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We have been frequenting this place recently. My husband usually buys lotto tickets from here. 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. read more

Okay, so why didn't I find this sooner? Because this place is so good! Very nice staff, cafe is very clean! I'll definitely come back here. I got the combination banh mi & the grilled pork with peanuts, both so good! I did order the bbq pork as well but it wasn't for me, but I'm sure everything on this menu is good! The taro smoothie & honeydew both amazing, not too sweet! Will be my go to spot now! read more

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Cafe Tapioca is in a good location to serve the the people not mention the friendly staff always welcoming you as you walk though the door. I buy my lotto tickets there and sit and chat with some of the locals there. It's family friendly for all. Tim Thomas love there. read more

The owner was very nice and patient because it was the first time we ordered a sandwich. She was like the friendly, caring auntie after our order was ready, reminding us to call in sandwich orders so that our wait at the store won't be long. read more

Cafe Tapioca - People line up to buy lotto tickets, boba, bahn mi, or scratch offs from the machine on the right. - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

I've never been here before but it's right next to my sushi place that was closed. Tasty sandwich! Fresh. I would have liked more veggies but not a biggie. Not sure if you can adjust the sweetness on the milk teas because I usually get zero sugar. So, yes it was sweet! Service was good. Nothing to write home about. read more

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Local 1 stop shop, family owned & versatile ! Whether in the mood for breakfast or lunch Sammies on bagel/croissant/bread/roll, donuts, bagels, croissants, boba, coffee & now banh-mi ! Sammie's are freshly made & donuts are fresh made daily ! Counter service is quick, friendly & personal ! Counters & tables available, small but not crowded, noise level is ok, area is neat not cluttered ! I came to try the banh-mi... selected the tofu one... tofu was freshly deep fried, thin slices lined top & bottom of the roll which was soft inside yet crunchy on outside ... I requested extra pickled veggies but was surprised to find Mayo had been added resulting in a soggy bread ! Next time I will ask for no mayo but extra pickles & cucumber! Also this cafe accepts the Hercules Yiftee giftcard aka Shop Local ! read more

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Cafe Tapioca now serves Banh Mi Sandwiches. Instead of going to Pho Craze or Pho Hoa I can just go to Cafe Tapioca to get a Banh Mi. The BBQ Pork, BBQ Chicken, and Grilled Pork is good! I love how my sandwich was made. Michelle did a good on having Banh Mi on the menu. read more

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Cafe Tapioca will put Hercules on the map. I've been coming to Cafe Tapioca since I was in high school, and it just keeps getting better and better. The customer service is great. They are always so pleasant and warm, even when they are busy and moving fast. I used to come here for the donuts and avocado smoothie, and now they have the best banh mi sandwiches that I have ever had! Today I got the grilled pork banh mi, my mom got shredded pork, and my sister got tofu. Each one was incredible! I was surprised in the difference in flavor between the grilled pork and the shredded pork. The grilled pork was a little sweet, while the shredded pork tasted almost a little smoky, and I might be wrong, but I think it may have some shredded pork skin! Everything in the banh mi tasted so fresh; the cucumbers were wonderfully crisp, the pickled veggies nicely tart, and the house-made bread was perfectly crisp on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside! I am excited for my next visit, where I'll be trying the pate and steamed pork banh mi read more

Cafe Tapioca - Grilled pork banh mi - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

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This review is solely on the Banh Mi sandwich. After seeing multiple raving reviews from our fellow neighbors and Yelper, I tried it. Unfortunately I can only give it a 3 star. The bun is way too thick, not airy and not crispy. There wasn't any devil's ham spread. On the positive side, the meat was good and a descent amount, the pickled veggies were delicious, which perfectly balanced the meat. I got my favorite lychee Jasmine tea, as usual it was very good. I will definitely continue to support Tapioca Cafe no matter what! read more

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Not your typical bagel/boba/donut/coffee/convenience store! It's ALL of those! You can also play lotto here and they have a machine you can buy scratchers from. Taking in orders is pretty fast but depending on how busy they are, it could be a little bit to get your food. They don't accept online orders. The honeydew smoothie is pretty good tho and this is my first time trying their grilled pork bahn mi. Not bad! I'd give them a try if you're in the area for a casual, local spot. Plenty of parking but the parking is a little far. No public bathrooms. read more

Love this place!!! They have all types of delicious sandwiches, and they have lotto. The staff is always friendly and theres a huge parking lot. There is seating on the inside and outside if you want to just relax and enjoy a snack. Today I got a bahn mi with extra everything for just a couple bucks extra, so worth it!!! read more

Cafe Tapioca - Combo bahn mi with extra everything for a couple bucks more. So yummy!!!! - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

Michelle is the best, We had mixed communication over the phone with one of the staff, so what we received wasn't what we wanted. They kindly redid it for us & more. Their banh mi's (Vietnamese sandwiches) are delicious! & you can't go wrong with a smoothie. read more

Revamped Cafe with new menu items and beverages. This is the only place nearby I would grab Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Much caffeinated and keeps me awake during my day. I enjoyed eating their bahn mhi sandwiches, BBQ Pork is delicious. Service is friendly. Little less seating to provide but its a quick stop to grab n go. Definitely try their vietnamese iced coffee! This is my 5th time hahah. read more

We used to live in Hercules and went to this place all the time but moved to Martinez a few years ago. Today my five year old wanted to go to the donut shop that she likes in Martinez but when we got there it was unexpectedly closed for a long weekend. An absolutely insane meltdown ensued in the parking lot. After discussing the situation with my 12 year old we settled on going to the donut shop she remembered when she was younger and we lived in Hercules, Cafe Tapioca. The five year olds meltdown continued all the way to Hercules. She could not be reasoned with. When we got to Cafe Tapioca and finally dragged her into the store I said "Hey look a pink donut with rainbow sprinkles do you want that!?" to which she responded "NO I WANT A PINK DONUT WITH BLUE SPRINKLES" Normally I don't negotiate with my child when she's being ungovernable but in this case her little brain was clearly broken and she simply could not deal with the situation. She hid under the table screaming as we entered minute 53 of the meltdown. I tried tickling her and coaxing her out to no avail. I finally had to pull her out, asked my 12 year old to grab our stuff, and was carrying the little one to the car when two of the guys from Cafe Tapioca ran into the parking lot saying "Were making her a pink donut with blue sprinkles!" She was incredibly happy. Figured the least I could do was relay this story. read more

Good tapioca and donut place. The staffs are friendly. Lots of parking spaces. I like that they have lots of fruit option drinks.

Great service and they have the best Vietnamese coffee. The breakfast is also A tier especially the number 1.

We got banh mi from here and took it to the park. I got the fish cake banh mi and it was absolutely delicious. Bonus points there's a star bread right next door. Updated: Get a donut while you're there. I asked what they were filled with and they told me it was empty but that they could fill it for me. I thought that was really great not to mention the donut was delicious. read more

This place was closed for several months due to renovations. It's been a while since I've been here due to their closure. I was surprised at how they upgraded this place and made their area lighter and brighter. It's cleaner and has more space for customers to roam around. It has the same choice of donuts and sandwiches and they are all good. They also serve your favorite drinks and coffee My favorite is their croissant. I always come here for their croissant. Once in a while, I'll get lotto tickets. This place has given some lucky winners in the past. read more

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This review is solely for their donuts. Donuts are one of my weaknesses and I like to come to Cafe Tapicoca to treat myself or the family to some fresh donuts. We like to each pick out a pastry and then share with each tower at home. I sometimes like getting donut holes too, at $3 a dozen it is a steal! The owners are super friendly. Sometimes service is a bit slow if someone in front of the line ordered a bunch of drinks. But usually I can get in and out in 5 minutes. I've never personally witnessed the owners being rude to any customers the times I've been a there. I don't know why there's so many people saying so. The customers I've seen there are super diverse, I truly do not believe the bad reviews I read about the owners being rude to people. read more

Cafe Tapioca - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

Been coming here for over 5 years now ! Best boba and sandwiches! I'm always craving a sandwich from here .

Cafe Tapioca is a family friendly place to visit and enjoy with the locals. The staff is very friendly and always have a smile and greeting. My kind of cafe read more

Just tried their "bang mi"! Very good. Fresh bread and ingredients. Clean facilities and friendly helpful staff help make it easy to give this gem 5 stars! read more

Cafe Tapioca - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

my fav vietnamese coffee.. i went twice this week. not too sweet, just right & strong. perfect size too. I would recommend calling before you go in because sometimes they close early. I will go back. read more

Donuts / service is always fresh never stale. I was shocked they n longer had the fish at the entrance (my kids loved seeing them) but in life we always make changes and perhaps it was for the best. I love the open look. read more

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This place is a local gem! It's a very casual coffee shop that serves lots of delicious items such as donuts and breakfast sandwiches. The employees are always kind and so happy to see customers. The service is always quick and there can even be long lines on some mornings. Donuts are amazing but I always come for their breakfast sandwiches and Vietnamese iced coffee. I got the ham, egg, and cheese croissant with the Vietnamese iced coffee. Love this place and supporting a local business! They have lots of parking and even fun snacks other than sandwiches and bagels such as top ramen and chips. I know many people also come to buy lotto tickets. Love this place! read more

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Be careful on trying to save paper at this establishment. When I ordered here and chose the option to not print a receipt, the extremely tall employee forgot my drink. I was obviously with another person and ordered 2 drinks. We waited for 20 minutes sitting next to eachother, but somehow he thought we ordered only 1 drink and he seemed surprised when we corrected him. So he demanded to see my bank statement. Goodluck if you aren't tech savy, you'll probably have to run to the bank and print it out. Don't they have the details of the order on the cashier? Its 2025. Are you really going to ask every customer who doesn't print a receipt for their bank statement? It's hard to tell if he's just causing friction intentionally cause they don't greet or smile neither. I heard one of the employees also saying "I want to go home" while waiting in line. It's sad cause the food and drink is good but the extra verification just to get your order is not worth it. He also got the toppings wrong, surprising! read more

First AND last: One AND done! I did a run at Home Depot and Big Lots nearby and Hubbers and parental units (who were all home at the time) felt like a drink and a quick snack. Hubbers said he's only ordered drinks there (no grub) and warned me it could take a minute, "but really good." 2 customers already waiting for their orders. One customer in line ahead of me. My immediate thought was that maybe Hubbers might be exaggerating. It can't possibly take as long as he described. Cashier acknowledged my presence after she was done helping the customer ahead of me, saying, "I'll be right with you." Immediately after saying that, she noticed another person walking in and lining up behind me. She then proceeded to make a drink. And guess who that drink is for: the person who lined up behind me. She was served before everyone else (and by that, I mean me and those ahead of me patiently waiting for their already-paid goodies). I even heard this customer tell the cashier, "You're awesome!" as I got bypassed for her to pay. I immediately assumed she phoned in her order. But then she went, "I would also like to have a couple of glazed donuts, please?" Nope. Not a phone order. I think it's safe to assume she's a regular and goes there often enough for the cashier to know the exact drink she wanted. Yeah. I was annoyed. But you know... moving on. After a few more minutes, I put in an order for cantaloupe slushy boba for Hubbers, ham and egg croissant for Pops and turkey croissant for Mom. I opted out of getting anything for myself as the initial experience just minutes prior left a bad taste. Waited. And waited. And waited. And why does it take 25-30 minutes to get a drink and 2 sandwiches?! (So, yeah, Hubbers wasn't exaggerating.) But I'm not one to shoot everything down since I haven't tried any of their offerings. But I'll give them this: their sandwiches spoke quantity. They are bigger and fuller than most croissant sandwiches I've seen. And that's as far as it goes. Because quality?! Not so much. I got to try a bit of both eats and there was nothing special about them. No umph, no umami, nothing. FOOD: 2. Quantity: good. Quality: not so good. SERVICE: 1. VALUE: 1. Not worth the food or the wait. PARKING: Shared with many other businesses. Not an issue, plenty of spots available. OVERALL: 1.5. I wouldn't have cared about someone behind me getting served first if they were a little more efficient, but that tacked on to the wait time I had to endure for something so subpar. I still can't find a reasonable excuse for why it took so long to get something so plain. I'm really bummed I didn't get the same experience most fellow Yelpers did. So, yeah - first AND last: one AND done. read more

Cafe Tapioca - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

I've been going to this sweet spot for donuts for years now, and I didn't even have an opportunity to try their bahn mid until now. Delicious with the crisp outer bread just the way it should be. My kids had the barbecue chicken and I had the tofu. It was the right blend of typical seasonings and fresh herbs - we loved them and will definitely go back. read more

I am leaving a review for their fresh baked croissants. It is huge and worth the price of $3 each. If you come early in the am,, you may still find them in the tray they were baked in, It is warm and tasty! I spread butter and it's delicious with my morning coffee! I can't say the same for their donuts. I bought 2 chocolate donuts and an apple fritter and tasted old! I was disappointed! I paid $6 for them! I am not from here and have had delicious donuts elsewhere. Won't be buying their donuts but will be back for their croissants! read more

Great place to come and get a good sandwich. Come see Michelle she'll make you feel at home and her donuts & tapioca drinks excellent. I love coming here to play lottery, lucky retailer! read more

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Best shop in town. They have variety of stuffs including Banh mi, sandwich, boba, donuts, coffee, and some other snacks. Moreover, it's also a lucky retailer so you can stop by and get your winning ticket. One stop you can get everything you need. Their Banh mi is the best, you could ask for pickle on the side too. Staffs are very friendly, good customer service and store is very clean. read more

Cafe Tapioca - Banh mi - Cafes Near Me - Hercules, California

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We try new Bahn Mi sandwich they are really good fresh meat, Pate and bread combine excellent exceed our expectation from the small shop, we came here twice a week for donuts and coffee now we found the place for quick lunch. Very friendly allay address costumers by name ! It's very rare these days.... Love this place read more

Amazing little breakfast spot for a quick sandwich and coffee that I found on Yelp. Staff is super friendly and fast. Menu is large with a great selection and they are willing to make something if you don't see exactly what you want. I went for the combo banh mi and it was fantastic! Bread was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. The spread has a nice garlic kick and the meats were fresh. The pickled veggies were bright and crunchy. The banh mi's and breakfast sandwiches are big and filling so bring your appetite! read more

Michelle was quick to make my Honeydew milk tea with boba. From all the times I've come to get drinks here, the boba consistently has a soft texture, like it was freshly made. Previously due to COVID, they only accepted payments through phone and card, but this most recent trip when I tried paying with card, Michelle actually asked if I had cash instead since there was a 50 cent charge to use card. No problem. Also tables and chairs are set up outside the shop for customers who want to eat outdoors now. read more

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The staff is friendly and the service is quick. Back back back in the day, this was the only place in Hercules that you could get your boba fix. So, it's no surprise that this place has upheld its reputation. My go to is a honeydew slush with tapioca. read more