Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

Good was 10/10! Service was 10/10!…read moreIt was our first time here and we will be back very often

After a day of running errands, my brother was giving me a ride home when he says, "I need to get…read moresome flatbread..." I remembered a place on Jackson Street that I had gone to 5 years ago that had a tremendous selection - looked it up on Yelp and it was no longer on Jackson, but was listed in Castro Valley. So we went thought we'd go by and give it a try. Great decision! The "new" store in Castro Valley is much brighter, cleaner, nicer than the old location. I think the old location had more stuff from Eastern Europe, but this new location seems to have a broader selection, with more stuff from Western Europe and the Middle East. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and helpful - always willing to answer questions and even give tips on how to use the products that they sell. And his recommendations have been great - we asked him about which tahini and zaatar to get (they have many different brands/types of each...) and the ones he recommended have been way tastier than any of the brands that you find in most markets. Especially good was his recommendation on lebnah - he said that the brands they carry are all good, but they have some that they package in-house that was special. I tried it - it was less expensive than the other brands, but was the very best lebnah that I have ever tasted! Richer, creamier, with just the right amount of tang. Wonderful stuff! Anyway, Crossroads is a nice, clean, well-lit place with a great selection of unique products, and friendly, knowledgeable sales staff. Well worth a trip!

Tons of European groceries here. Happy of them I done even have any ideas of what they are. It was…read morenice to go through the store. Ended up getting some pelmini and chocolate banana gummies from Croatia. They have all the stuff for your Dubai chocolates. And panettone! Will be back to try other stuff.

Huge shoutout to Buddy, who was hugely helpful when our pizza did not show up after 45 min. Our…read morepretzel and wine came out quick and all was delicious. Hugely impressed with the mustard that came with the pretzel and glasses of both the Fiano and the Rose. Buddy took the time to reorder our pizza, The Delivery Boy, which was hands down one of the best pizzas I have ever had, and well worth the wait. Pleasant experience with the staff, food, and beverages. We will absolutely be back. Only downsides were that seating was difficult to find- this was 6pm on the dot on a Friday. Otherwise great experience!

Came here on a warm day in San Leandro and it was the perfect vibe…read more We didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but the menu looked solid -- pizza, salads, and wraps (definitely giving stadium-style bites). I'd come back just to explore that more. Instead, we grabbed some frosé, which was really good and refreshing. Price was about $12, which felt fair for the setting and portion. The outdoor area is honestly the highlight -- such a great space to hang out on a beautiful day. Super chill atmosphere. Definitely planning to come back and actually try the food next time!

This is a Great Family Owned Liquor Store!!!…read more You Name it they have it !!! The Place is like a Neighborhood Bev Mo !!! All Kinds of. Beer and Hard Liquor you can Think of!!! Scotch, Cognac, Tequila you name it they have it !!! Snacks Galore Potato Chips, Candy Bars and even California Lottery!!! Service is Friendly and Helpful !!!! It's a Well Organized Liquor Store!!! They are Street Wise they have an Awesome Security System and Wrought Iron Bars !!!! This is to Prevent the Thieves that Smash and Grab Businesses in the Middle of the Night!!! Busters Beware!!!! For All these Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!!

Their Dasher person drove to our home, sat in their car in front for about 5 minutes... texted that…read morehe was here, then DROVE AWAY!!!! Never did he come to our door to deliver our purchase (beer). Totally confused, we called the provider of the beer (Town & Country, CV),we were waiting for. A man answered the phone - we told him what happened- AND HE YELLED AT US AND HUNG UP....what the heck?!?! To top it off, we got charged a non deliverable fee, a tip, an extra charge we were billed $55 dollars, they credited us $9...what is going on!?! The great rip-off :-(

Jr is the best. The best selection of craft beer and always ready with a great recommendation based…read moreon what you like to drink or are looking to try. I felt like I graduated from just enjoying beer to aficionado status just chopping it up about different breweries and hop varieties whenever I drop by. CV icon for sure.

THE BEST LIQUOR STORE IN THE BAY!!!! Huge selection of different kinds of beers, Great selection of…read moreWhiskey & Tequila. Jr and his family run the store and are always helpful with a great attitude

Cordial Bottle Shop is on the ground floor of Castro Valley Marketplace, located between the…read moregrocery store & the sushi place. Offerings: craft beers, wines, alcohol ice cream, seltzer cocktails... Drinks: "Latvia Laudromat"(5.75, 8.8% alc) Henhouse -"Hazy double IPA, boozy, made with mosaic & citra hops. Semi-fruity. Not disappointed Altamont "Maui Waui" (4.50, 6.5%j mosaic & citra hops -single malt IPA, nice blend of boozy, slight fruitiness. "Contains No Juice" DIPA (6.50, 8.5%) Alvarado St. Brewery. Boozy with mucho fruitiness, too sweet. Pass. "Eyes are Mosaic" Casa Apria (5, 7.2% alc) too sweet, semi-hazy, pass. Take outs: beers, seltzers are trendy items, didn't see any classic porters nor imperial ipa's -small display area. -knowledgeable cashier who also does the beer buying. -will stick to older names I know like Hen House, Altamont. Skipping newer labels, hazy versions of IPA.

I'm a fan! I'm a member of their monthly wine club and it's fantastic! Bottles are in the $25ish…read morerange, one white and one red. The picks are always great and something new and interesting to try. Special shout out to Danielle. I used to be in wine retail back in the day, and she reminds me of myself. She's very passionate about the wines they carry and you can bank on her suggestions. She's also just a real sweetheart. I always enjoy popping in to see what's new.

Friendly neighborhood liquor store. Been so many times and always a quick pleasant transaction…read more As you first walk in your faced with all the necessities that you might be in need of. Very well thought out with what they carry. Lotto tickets and alcohol - thats probably top reasons to visit - convenience - its such a drag to walk into a grocery store sometimes. I have to mentally get ready for that days in advance. Not too far from downtown or Castro Valley. Top competitor might be the new 7/11 right by Vals Burgers.

B Street Liquor is in the nowheres land b/w grocery outlet on vermont and downtown hayward…read more fab place if one isn't inclined to drive a few blocks (miles?) to save a few $$. didn't see much pricing on sodas, beers, microbrews. what was priced wasn't cheap. buys: amazon tall blueberry white tea (1) -for real? all i tasted was the frutose. drips: -friendly service -lengthy clean store, usual convenience goods (at a price).

This is one of my favorite stores to go too .. Tony and his family are so kind and haven't changed…read moresince he owed the other store down the street. Gourmet Cellar used to have wine tasting and sells different kinds of food to pair with the wine and huge selections of beer along with liquor.. very reasonable prices and definitely recommend..

This is a family-owned business. They have a great selection of beers, wine & liquors, and if they…read moredon't have what you're looking for, the owner, Tony, will do his best to get it! The store is clean & orderly. It's a little hidden gem! Support our local, small businesses!

The service here was amazing! Great place to go right after graduation :) just a hop, skipping a…read morejump next to the school that I graduated from and not long of a way either. This place had a low-key vibe that gave off connection and good times with friends! The menu was definitely American style although they had some stuff that could be considered Spanish or Italian as well, I ordered shrimp, scampi, my friend ordered a nice juicy burger and some fries! I wanna say it was the aïoli burger, but I can't remember! Their cocktails are lovely as well and make mocktails too. Definitely recommend.

Great beer selection, live music, outdoor seating - this little bar has a lot to offer - friendly…read moreand personality packed. So your in Downtown Hayward. This general area has a few places to bar hop - Funky Monkey, Stein, Dirty Bird and The Bistro - going to some or all of the above on any given evening makes for good fun. Smaller bands are great to discover here. It makes for a very lively atmosphere. Hayward goes above and beyond with community events and closing down B street regularly. There are two pizza places nearby - I prefer Susie Qs - its very upscale for Hayward. OOops, I'm sorry - that wasn't meant to be some backhanded compliment about the city. From what I know the owner of this place is actively involved in the city of Hayward and I like that. All the more reason to support this establishment. Downtown Hayward can be very fun - its not the worst place to live - just get out and make the best of it.

The food was absolutely delicious. Not pictures is the Bruschetta we also had. Everything was so…read moreflavorful. Note: the Spaghetti Puttanesca doesnt come with any meatballs--if you want it, you need to add it at an extra cost. My friend and I came on a Monday evening and we were the only guests at the restaurant. We thought more people would come by to eat or take out but we were the only ones there the entire time. It was a very strange. Parts of the restaurant were also dimmed. It was also very hot so they had an industrial fan going since they didnt have AC. Service was average considering we were the only ones there

This was amazing, it was creamy and rich. The crab you could definitely taste that is was fresh…read more The noodles were fresh and delicious. The service is amazing and nice. The inside is also very beautiful and welcoming. I would definitely go back again.