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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Came here this past Saturday and so glad I got to try this place while I was in the area…read more I ordered the L.A.C at 50% sweet (normal) and subbed oat milk. This is their phin-dripped Vietnamese coffee and jasmine matcha tea. I had never seen this combination before. They're all things I love, so I was very intrigued. The L.A.C was delicious. The jasmine was very fragrant and forward, which I really liked. The coffee, jasmine, and matcha blended well together and created a nice and tasty drink. It was enjoyable and I would definitely order it again.

Surprisingly, I liked the pandan matcha more than the lychee matcha! I originally thought lychee…read morewould be such an interesting combo with matcha, so I was really looking forward to trying it. The pandan flavor definitely comes through and is pretty strong without being overly sweet. For the lychee matcha, it seems like they use lychee juice along with lychee bits, but I felt like it could've used more lychee cream or a stronger matcha flavor. The drink tasted a little watery to me, which might've been from the lychee juice. I was really hoping I'd love this one, but the pandan ended up being my favorite!

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.

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.

This location has always been a boba spot. My dad lives near by so my family would walk to get here…read morewhen we visit him. There is parking available in the lot that they share with Denny's next door. I would believe they are usually busy when the college across from them is in session. We came when it seemed busy but my sister in law order online for us while we hung outside where there are a few tables. They don't have sitting inside so just know you will be ordering to go. The drink I got was ok. I like Vietnamese coffee but as a frappe, I'll stick to the regular way. I finished it the next day but added to it and mixed it. I tasted my brother's drink of a strawberry colada. Yummy, will get that next time. There were stuffy toys inside but I don't know if it is for sale. The wait for our order wasn't bad but they are a bit pricey so definitely a treat if you plan to try. I see this boba joint in a few different cities. The one I went to in Manteca has indoor seating.

I was charging my car in the parking lot while waiting for our table when we spotted Teaspoon's…read morebanner and decided to grab a drink. The last time I had Teaspoon was years ago when I was in Davis, and I always ordered the Grasshopper. I decided to get the same drink this time to see if it had changed. The Grasshopper is a lychee green tea topped with cucumber juice. It was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. I forgot to adjust the sweetness level, so it ended up being a bit sweeter than I would have liked.

Located in a small shopping center right off the San Mateo Bridge and tucked away in office…read morebuildings and warehouses. We got the Yoncé and Ice$ Coco lattes with cold foam. Best sweetened latte I've had in forever. Zero bitterness in the espresso. The employee who took our order was super friendly and helpful. We were in the middle of a small rush and still only waited a few minute for our drinks. This will definitely be our new go-to coffee spot when in the area.

AFTER UNION CITY I…read morevisited the two locations in Union City. They no longer exist. I thought this coffeeshop was closed for good. I was delighted Hippies Brew is still opened. The coffeeshop feels hidden as this Hippies Brew location is off an exit from Highway 92. Is the coffee and food still as tasty as I remembered? Yes. The names of the espresso drinks have an urban feel yet their drinks are not overly sweet. Unlike most coffeehouses there are not a lot of food items - as only three breakfast items are served. Yet I would counter the food at Hippies Brew is better than those places as the three items served here are hot. The McLovin Muffin is a small, hearty breakfast sandwich to start in the morning. If you want a filling breakfast I suggest the Freakin French Toast with egg and ham. Coffeeshops should have their own signature coffee. Most of the time I at Hippies Brew I would order a variation of white mocha like White Iverson or Yonce. However the Rick Ross with the cinnamon makes the drink taste like hot chocolate. After a couple of visits to this location I can see myself coming to Hippies Brew again.