An East Bay gem!…read more Lance and the crew here do their thing. Always considerate, kind, and excellent at making the food and drinks. I love the special added touch of bringing it to your table (when they're not too busy!). This place has a church that meets in the back on Sundays! This is also a proper cafe where people work on their laptops, like work work. It's also a place where regulars visit so there's a neighborhood feel. It reflects the diversity of the Bay Area and especially the East Bay. It's just a vibe all around. One of my favorite cafes, hands-down. Gratitude Coffee House, you inspire that which is in your name. Highly recommend!

I found this local gem- met an x coworker for some coffee and caught up- I'm so happy for them …read more Greener pastures . Service is quick and friendly: Plants of seats inside and out - and a little back room. They have good coffee - tea and bakery stuff .. check the menu - lots of things are available... Plenty of parking in a strip mall... I will be back ..

Pretty busy and moderately noisy location in the midst of Todos Santos Plaza. Street parking can be…read morea challenge if you come here during the day, but there are 2 parking structures nearby if you can't find street parking in front. The woman taking orders seemed friendly and we easily found a seat. I know there was a review that mentioned that finding a seat was difficult, but maybe it was the time we arrived or we simply got lucky. I ordered a hot matcha latte, sugar free and a frittata. I didnt wait too long for my drink at all. As a matter of fact, the barista was super fast! FYI: The restrooms are for customers only and it's All Gender Restrooms. You also need a code to get in so you'll have to ask an employee for the code.

This Peets is always well stocked and has enough employees that things seem to flow very smoothly…read more Both yesterday and today, I was able to get the sugar cookie that I love so much and the hot water for my tea at this location. I told them some jokes to make them smile or laugh while at work. Nice amount of space and it never seems overly crowded, especially when I go in there. A little bit further and in a different direction than I usually go, but nothing big or serious, so I will definitely return again.

I was craving something fruity and refreshing after dinner, so we stopped by Teaspoon for a drink…read more I forgot the exact name of the drink I got, but I think it was a lychee black tea with lychee jelly. It was yummy and refreshing, exactly what I was craving for! We were one of the only customers there, so my drink came out right away. The price wasn't too bad either for a large drink!

Weak tea flavor. And every fruit drink is made from fruit syrups instead of real fruit. I've…read moreordered the lychee tea, asam milk tea, Thai tea, and matcha lattes. The boba (tapioca pearls) are soaked in a brown sugar syrup that is way too sweet. Cloyingly sweet boba syrup at the bottom of my drink ruined it for me before. Recommend adjusting sweetness if you order. Saw two flies fly out of their drawers under the counter when she opened the door to get a canned lychee for my drink. Maybe the flies were landing/resting inside the open cans of tinned pineapple, lychee, etc. Not happy.

I originally went out looking for a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and Googled "good breakfast…read morenear me." This spot came up, and although my wife and I have driven past it many times, we've never stopped in. Today, I decided to finally give it a try. After looking through the Google photos, I changed my mind and ordered a breakfast plate instead of a sandwich. Parking was a little challenging. I arrived around 11:00 a.m. and had to circle the block a few times before finding a spot directly in front of the diner. When I walked in, I wasn't sure whether I should seat myself or wait to be seated. All of the waitresses appeared busy, so I stood near the entrance. Once she was available, Marianna greeted me. Initially, I wasn't a fan of being asked whether I was picking up food rather than whether I was dining in or taking out, but I quickly realized they may be accustomed to regular customers who already know the process. Since it was my first visit, I explained that I wasn't sure if I should seat myself. Personally, I think a sign near the entrance would be helpful for first-time guests. Since I was dining alone, I chose a seat at the counter and ordered the Sugar Plum Special with cheese grits and sourdough toast. While waiting for my food, I noticed something that concerned me. The staff did not appear to be wearing gloves, and I observed food being handled after touching various surfaces, including condiments, plates, glasses, and trash areas. While I understand that food service relies heavily on proper handwashing practices, I personally felt uncomfortable watching bread being handled directly by hand. I requested that my toast be handled with a utensil instead, and my request was accommodated without issue. When my food arrived, my eggs were cooked exactly as requested--scrambled hard--and the bacon was perfectly crispy. The bacon was a little saltier than I personally prefer, but that's more about my taste than the preparation. Overall, both items were flavorful. Now, let's talk about the grits. I come from a strong Southern background, and we take our grits seriously. The presentation was fantastic. The butter melting on top and the cheese looked absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, the texture wasn't there on the first serving. The grits were noticeably gritty and undercooked. After a couple of bites, I sent them back and requested they be cooked a bit longer. One of the waitresses explained that customers typically need to request the grits "well done." That was surprising to me because I've always believed grits should naturally be cooked until smooth and creamy. In my opinion, that's how they're meant to be served. Thankfully, the second batch was much better. While they still could have been stirred a bit more, the texture improved significantly and was much closer to what I expected. I also want to recognize Marianna for her excellent service. She was accommodating, attentive, and handled my concerns professionally throughout the meal. Overall, I would return. The restaurant has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and an old-school diner feel that is becoming harder to find these days. It reminded me of the kind of place you'd visit after church on a Sunday morning or somewhere you'd go with your grandparents for a comforting home-cooked meal. While there were a few areas that could be improved, the welcoming environment and friendly service left a positive impression on me.

This place is a real deal diner with good food , friendly and efficient servers and the best…read morecountry potatoes.

The boba was so good and the service is very nice. They also never mess up your order and the…read morepeople always smile. The boba is one of the best boba I've ever had. They also put a movie and the movies are always kid friendly.

The Taro Milk and Passionfruit Tea were quite good. The two girls who work there seem to make them…read morebetter than other ShareTea locations. Service was accurate. Ambiance clean and nice. Parking was outside.

I hadn't had Beard Papa cream puffs in a long time, so when I spotted a store here in Concord…read moretonight, I was excited and knew I had to try them. I was pleasantly surprised to see they offered a ube-flavored cream puff shell now, as well as an option for ube-flavored cream filling. Of course, I chose that combo. The ube flavor definitely came through--at first, I mostly tasted white chocolate, but toward the end, the subtle ube notes emerged nicely. The cream filling was smooth and enjoyable. However, the cream puff shell itself was a bit stale and dry. We did pick them up around 6 PM, but I still think the store should find a way to keep their products fresh throughout the day. Overall, the cream puff was tasty, but I probably wouldn't buy it later in the day again. We also tried the dulce de leche cream puff, which turned out to be just a regular cream puff topped with a sticky caramel glaze - nothing particularly memorable there. Each piece was about $5 (as of August 2025).

Great cream puff place! I usually purchase the Ube cream puff with Ube filling, and Chocolate cream…read morepuff with custard filling, which are my two favorites. There is a small seating area as well.

The best European market. Wonderful smoked salmon, variety of other fishes including pickled…read moreherring. Large selection of European groceries. Nice staff!

Called like 5 minutes before they closed simply to ask if they have white asparagus, not to…read morepurchase today, the lady answered the first time and hung up, so I called again, and a man answered and all he would say is "we are closing", I said "could you please tell me if you carry white asparagus" and he repeated we are closing. So, still don't know if they carry white asparagus but what I do know is I'm not shopping at Touch of Europe. I'll find them elsewhere, no doubt.

I visited Highwire Coffee while getting my car serviced nearby and ended up having a really good…read moreexperience. The coffee was great, and the ambiance was probably my favorite part. It's a nice spot to sit and relax for a bit while you're waiting around. Friendly service, good coffee, and a really chill atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

I stopped by around 8:30 AM on Sunday AM. Located by bart and near an apartment complex…read more Ordered an iced cortado for a lil less than $6. It tasted pretty standard. nothing amazing but got the job done ! Parking: BART parking complex ( free on weekends) Vibes: Really open with couches and chairs, great for reading or catching up with friends. Theres not really tables (more like coffee tables), so its not much of WFH/study spot. However given the quiet ambiance and open lighting, I really enjoyed this spot and got some work done on my ipad :) This location is tucked away, but if you happen to be taking bart on your commute, theres a pick up window which is great. Id probably stop by again if I was near bart WC !

Solid and better than most bakeries in the area. Not too sweat compared to US pallet. Like their…read moreegg tarts, ube bread, berry tail. Bought a cake here and was better than average. Drink menu is strong. I generally get an Americano. Most drinks are above average. Service is sluggish sometimes, the store could use some deep cleaning. I noticed lately skimping on some of the bread fillings There's no other bakery in area that is consistent, has a good menu, at the price points. Probably have to go to Oakland or SF for even better quality.

This location is usually busy whenever we visit, which speaks to how popular it is. The staff has…read morealways been friendly, helpful, and willing to assist. My only concern is that the internet seems to go down fairly often. We've experienced it several times over the past few months. Other than that, the overall experience has been very positive.

My husband and I were looking for a near by coffee place and came across this since it was near our…read morehotel. Upon walking in, I loved the vibes. Such a cute place. You walk in and you see all the merchandise. The menu was simple and easy to order from. They even had an option to add CBD to your drink. My husband a simple cold brew and added CBD. I ordered the matcha horchata latte. My husband enjoyed the cold brew. I really enjoyed the matcha horchata. The matcha and horchata balanced each other out and one was overpowering the other. My husband who is not a fan of matcha tried it and likes the combination of the two. Definitely a place to check out if you're ever in the area.

Sorry really didn't do much for me…read more Just got a regular coffee and the flavor was just meh and a little over room temperature. Lot of sayings on the wall, but they should concentrate on the coffee