Marianne was really helpful. Awesome service. Best Paris Baguette that I have visited so far!read more

Ankit and Marianne were great! Great customer service, great food, and great coffee. They're great…read moreat making coffees!

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!

Cute place tucked in a shopping center. Great for soft serve on a hot day! We got the build your…read moreown, Oreo, mango drink and caramel and they were all pretty good. The toppings are minimal to choose from and their "sprinkles" are not real sprinkles that kids would think of. So when we built our own, it was definitely lacking in flavor. I would suggest getting their signature items and not build your own. The employees were really nice and let us switch it out since the kids didn't like theirs. Thank you!

Soft serve with a variety of flavors and toppings galore perfect for sharing or for the ambitious…read moresweet tooth. Situated in a shopping mall along a main road, Nobibi benefits from an abundance of parking spots and complements the coffee drinkers for their afternoon pick up from the nearby coffee shop. Mainly known for the soft serve but also making boba drinks, Nobibi brings in locals and commuters as well as those afar looking for some tasty dessert with the looks, flavors, and textures to imprint a memory for future cravings. We came in specifically for their soft serve and based on our search, Nobibi was one of the only spots that offered both "ice cream" and boba in one serving. While the ingredients that come together for their soft serve desserts are pretty simple and easy to get yourself, getting them separately and in short notice is challenging. And a soft serve spot where the machine isn't broken is rare based on our experiences with the likes of the fast food joints that serve them. Each of their soft serve cups come with a bed of corn flakes on the bottom providing a decent crunch with each bite, the soft serve which can come in vanilla or mango flavor, the toppings and finally the drizzle of caramel, strawberry, and chocolate sauce to meld it altogether. If you're looking for something simple, they also have just their soft serve on cones without all the hoopla, what's the fun in that? We got three soft serve cups to try: Brown Sugar Boba - a sweet concoction with brown sugar drizzle and boba for that added chewy texture. The boba was a bit too soggy for me and I would have preferred a bouncier profile, but it did satisfy the craving nonetheless. Strawberry Blush - fresh strawberry with strawberry sauce on top of vanilla soft serve and speared with a couple strawberry pocky sticks. For the strawberry fan, this will satisfy you completely! Dalgona Coffee - whipped coffee topped on vanilla soft serve offering a rich coffee dessert for those needing a caffeine boost (they also have decaf). We were able to enjoy our treats comfortably in the well lit and ventilated dining space. The staff were friendly and quick in service. The place was also relatively clean and quiet making it a perfect spot for camping out and getting some work or studying done (they have complimentary wifi). Overall, Nobibi fills a gap for that soft serve craving with their exceptional quality frozen dessert and providing eye candy for those wanting to capture the sweet, beautiful moment. The price is reasonable for the amount you get and the variety of ingredients in each cup. They have a decent amount of churn which encourages a cycling of fresh toppings but what could have been an X factor to give them a competitive edge against other milk tea shops, the boba missed the mark for me. I look forward to coming back to try the rest of their offerings but for now, hope you all get a good taste!

Got a chance to check this place out a couple of times. Besides the coffee, I also enjoyed looking…read moreat their mugs. Some of them are really cute! In any case, I had really good decaf mocha. I dare say it's way better than Starbucks'. I believe they used a special brew those couple of times because it tasted smokey, not watered down or full of sugar. And it's not bitter! I've been thinking about it since then. If I get a chance to visit, I'll definitely order it again!

Huge parking lot but its still a walk so if its raining outside be prepared. It was Saturday 1ish…read morewhen I arrived. HUGE space. Too many tables tho, very compact so it was hard to get to the back without smacking into chairs. They have unique mugs and other tea items for sale. I had some questions about the menu and 1/2 of the employees was knowledgeable about the items. I ordered a sandwich, smoothie, and bakery item Love that they have a build your own sandwich option. I picked salami on dutch crunch with about everything and it was so good and filling but simple. Strawberry Banana Smoothie was more like a slushi but I didnt mind. 16oz was a good size. Now that I think about it I didnt taste much banana. Cinnamon Loaf was underwhelming. It was mushy and slimy even tho I asked them to warm it. The other items looked good so I would try again with another item. They have a lot of menu items and its a good mix of savory and sweet as well as iced coffee options. Great place to kill time or have a quick bite and chat with a friend.

Love this place. Came here a couple times but this last time actually stayed to eat inside and not…read morejust grab it and run. The coffee is good, i got an ube latte this last time and it was probably the best ube latte I've ever had. I'm Filipino so I'm hella picky when it comes to anything ube but it was so delicious! The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I like how there is so many options for drinks & food and they're reasonably priced. The place doesn't have a lot of seating but it's enough to come in on a whim. I want to try their lunch menu and their Thursday dinner sometime. Will be back again & again!

Nice locally owned cafe Atmosphere is very welcoming and…read more friendly There is inside and outside seating available Parking is very easy to find Menu has lots of options to choose from and prices are reasonable Iced Vietnamese coffee is good and the iced Ube latte is AMAZING Located inside the University Plaza

Already been here a handful of times. They send me a birthday drink every year and conveniently…read moreeasy to access rewards. I always want an empanada here or some sort of treat. The coffee drinks I've had here all delicious. The treats are yummy as well but we didn't like the what we were told were corn muffins but they mean similar too which was more of a solid pudding or pie texture/taste I definitely recommend them. They are such a hidden gem but probably most known to locals. Their space is so cute inviting and fun. They have added and changed a bit every time I visit Their bathroom is a bit malfunctioning at the moment with the door which will probably be updated by then but it wasn't inconvenient at all

All the coffee drinks I've tried here have been delicious! I love their Mazapan latte. I wish they…read morewere open later in the day as I would come after some appointments in the area. I've also had their avocado toast and I really recommend. Very flavorful. Service can be a bit slow at times, especially when there's a line. But I think it's worth the wait. Ambiance is 5/5 I like the vibe, music and the chair swing

Fast service, friendly and dealt with ALL my questions in a sweet and helpful manner. Clean and…read morefast service. Tea was delicious no boba for me though. I love that you get a discount for bringing the cup back!

Not consistent! Second time here to get the brown sugar pearl latte and the mixed fruit tea, 2…read moredrinks for $13. I don't mind paying even though the drinks are overpriced if it is good. But very disappointed with the brown sugar pearl latte. It was Super sweet compare to the one I got here a week ago( I understand the sweetness is not asjustable) but it's like double the regular sweetness. We throw it in the trash after tasing it..... The mixed fruit tea is ok, ordered 50% sweetness. One thing about boba place is they just can't keep up with the quality and being consistent with their drink.Not sure if I'll be back again.

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've been coming here for years. The coffee drinks are consistently good and of high caliber. The…read morebaristas like Maj and Ryan really know their craft. The food is soo underrated. I can down 2 of their smash burgers in a flash. The breakfast burrito is hardy. I wish they would bring back the pizza but I understand the choice from a a business perspective. The vibe? Unmatched in Fremont. This is a great place to bring a crew after a run or for a meeting. Kids will enjoy this place too. They serve kids hot chocolate and have small pasteries. Support your local coffee spot and tip well!!

This place is hidden by some plants but it has its own parking lot, about 8 cars can park there,…read moreeveryone else needs to find street parking or park in another lot. You order from a pick and pay kiosk unless it gets busy and then someone will take your order at the cash register. They were out of napkins and forks at the self serve area. I was told they "had to refill it" and to use the black bar napkins for now. Then my friends needed forks to eat their pancakes but they had run out and they were "still washing them" so spoons it was. The food and coffee was decent. But I think you're really paying for the ambiance here. Though loud from the music and coffee, the place is aesthetically pleasing to the eye with wood and fairy lights. The smoked salmon toast was a little dry and the pickled onions but to sweet for me as a savory bite. The pancakes were great. The coffee was okay. A little underwhelming cold brew. Not sure how well the floors get cleaned since an ant crawled onto our table and my friend looked under the table and there was a very old piece of maybe fruit dried and stuck between the flooring where a pile of ants were swarming. Overall, I think it's a decent spot but has places to work on such as the service, hospitality and cleanliness.

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.