Absolute best donuts I've had in the bay area and it's not particularly close…read more I don't know what in the heck they do to these but their donuts are so incredibly soft and fluffy in the middle it's amazing. Super nice people too, always happy to serve you. It's a very old school sort of place, they've been there for decades and I've been going there for decades and I'm so happy they've maintained such consistent quality. They're a local institution for a reason!

Wow Lafayette has the worse Donut Shop…read more Parking is horrendous and but the worst part all there Donuts taste like OLD OIL & STALE. I've Been Eating Donuts all Over the Bay Are and I was born in SF. Total waste of Time & Money since all ended in the Trash. Service was horrible even with No Customers. Trust me Stay Away and Save your $$$!!!

I visited Sideboard recently and had a bit of a mixed experience regarding the logistics. The food…read moreitself was delicious the Gravlox Eggs Benedict was the standout, and you absolutely cannot leave without trying the Snickerdoodle cookie. It was fantastic! The latte was okay, but the food definitely took center stage. The staff were very friendly and well-intentioned, but the communication was lacking. Our entire group found the ordering process to be quite confusing. It wasn't immediately clear where to go or how the flow worked, which took away a bit from the otherwise great vibe. Overall, a great spot for a meal.

Didn't know there was a Sideboard in Lafayette! Had to try it. Same menu, same pastries and baked…read moregoods, same food plating, and same ambience as Danville. What I didn't like is that no one comes out to check any outdoor tables that need to be cleared. I went in and asked a young man behind the counter if someone could buss a couple tables we were hoping to sit at. He didn't smile. He said he'd do it for us. Well, he never came out. I found another older gentleman if he could clear out some tables. He happily obliged. With a smile! And said, "I will do that right now." While we were eating, it was this same man who cleared tables. He's the best! Friendly and always smiling. Meanwhile, the first young man I asked originally, walked past dirty tables. He walked by a dirty table twice. Anyway... we ordered: Flat Iron Steak Sandwich - flavorful and delicious Avocado Toast - I love that the avocado is seasoned. I wish the bread was a little more toasted and that the arugula was seasoned or drizzled with olive oil. SB Cheddar Burger - I love that their patty was well-seasoned bursting with flavor! Delicious!! The fries were also great! Enjoyed the ketchup with its smoky flavor.

The fam and I have been going to Likikoi since they've opened, mostly for convenience purposes…read more Started out amazing, but as we ordered more and more, there's been quite a bit of inconsistency. Will we get good or mediocre drinks today? Will our drinks be accurate or would we need to spend some more time to get our drinks fixed? Always a gamble, but hey, I do love to gamble (usually in a different setting lol). Sometimes the drinks are really good. The ones I've had the most consistencies are their house milk tea and their tropical fruit tea. Recommendation is to order everything as-is since if things (such as sugar level) are adjusted, it's most likely watered down. Luckily the drinks aren't way too sweet, but still a bit sweeter than I'd like, and I'd prefer a bit more tea flavor. My daughter has been big on their Thai tea, but after some inconsistencies with flavor, she's switched to their matcha horchata drink. Pretty good, and they have other kinds of drinks like that too. My son likes the house milk tea with lychee jelly, and the husband enjoys the Oreo drinks here, but they don't taste right in my opinion. I like their house milk tea, jasmine milk tea, tropical fruit tea, and once a while, their ube taro drink. On the safe side, I normally stick with tropical tea and house milk tea at this location. Props to Lilikoi for having some "unique" drinks such as mango almighty (mango smoothie with tajin and chamoy), various horchata drinks, and more. They seem to specialize more in the tropical fruit teas, so highly recommend for those.

First tried Lilikoi in 3/2022, right around when they first opened. I had ube horchata with boba…read moreand I wasn't able to taste much of the ube flavor. Since I went close to when they first opened, I thought they would get the kinks worked out so I wanted to try again before I judged. I came today (2/4/2025) after a doctor's appointment. I noticed they have ube coffee on the menu. Unfortunately, the employees told me they were out of ube. I ordered the Thai milk tea with no ice at 50% sweet. Given the heavy rain and cold weather, I asked if they could make the drink hot and they said they don't do hot drinks. Really? Every boba spot I've been to in the 4.5 years I've lived in Contra Costa County - including Sharetea, Mr. Green Bubble, Teaspoon, and Yi Fang - offer hot drinks. Everywhere EXCEPT Lilikoi. As for the drink itself, I could taste the Thai tea flavor somewhat but it seemed a bit watered down. I've had better Thai milk tea elsewhere. The drink cost $5, which is less compared to other boba spots. But I'd rather pay a bit more for drinks that don't tasted watered down. I don't think I'll return, even if in the area.

Stopped by Donut King in Pleasant Hill and was seriously impressed. Glad to find a local donut…read moreshop! I picked up six donuts and a breakfast burrito. The apple fritter was hands down the best I've ever had crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not overly greasy. The service was amazing as well super friendly, welcoming, and quick. On top of that, the French roast coffee was really good: smooth, rich, and the perfect complement to the donuts. This spot is a local gem. Definitely coming back for more and can't wait for my friends and family to try it!

Donut King usually comes through with flavor and freshness…read more From the donuts, donut holes, apple fritters, and even their breakfast burritos. Customer service is cheerful & good and they try to keep that line moving and grooving as quickly as they can, especially first thing in the morning. Morning time ambience in which I have only experience is that of the hustle and bustle of individuals and families trying to get their donuts and drinks and KIM Keep It Moving ... meaning busy, but C double O L. Definitely will be back because it's around the corner from the house and the office and they have my favorite blueberry cake doughnut for the win! Being informed at his cash only, however, they do have Zelle and Venmo. I am giving this place 3.5 yumms up and of course and I'll be back!

Great customer service We always get the brown sugar shaken…read moreesp. we never leave dissatisfied. The employees always about and beyond my coffee always taste yummy. Thank you

I came here the other day and there was like 2 workers which I understand it can be a lot but the…read moreplace was empty and I was waiting for a cashier to come ring me up because I couldn't order through the kiosk because they don't have the options that I want on there. I was literally waiting for like 10 minutes and the Hispanic employee was just walking by me over and over again, probably like 5 times back and forth and it took until my friend to say something to the nice young lady making online orders that I needed my order taken.. honestly so annoying because clearly I'm standing here waiting and he just looked at me and every time I was gonna speak up he walked away, he was carrying a roll of trash bags so he seemed busy but it took the girl not even 2 minutes to ring me up for my drink. The service is pretty trashy. The lady was nice and didn't give me a weird look or anything she seemed busier than the guy so that was very inconsiderate of him. Probably won't be returning, I'll stick to my Dutch bros and Starbucks.

Whenever I'm in the Lafayette area, I make it a point to visit Diablo Foods. Decades ago, I worked…read morefor one of their competitors and I appreciate the effort that goes into the quality and selection of their offerings. -For a grocery their size, they have an excellent selection of local produce from individual farms. -Their butcher aisle is superb, so many cuts and the quality of their meats, poultry and seafood is outstanding! How many groceries carry "American wagyu-style beef?" or fresh Scottish salmon?" (Not to mention how nice their butchers are, they are so willing to help with any specific cuts or instructions you need). -The deli has a great selection of cold-cuts, salads and makes killer sandwiches. -The cheese dept has an excellently-curated selection, far better than the chain stores. -Their in-house produced entrees are delicious, as well as the best local bakery/bread offerings. -Their checkout staff are friendly, beyond simply emptying your cart. They offer assistance to your car and have "associates" in the parking lot to help with parking and cart retrieval. This is "old-school" service in the 21st century...(obviously, they can't charge chain-store prices; they don't have the same buying power), but I definitely get value when I shop there...kudos to Diablo Foods, you "rock!"

Love to see Diablo Foods doing a great job as a small independent grocer. Focused on quality and…read morecustomer service, they always seem to be on the mark. If you want 24 rolls of toilet paper cheap this is not your place but if you want an in house dry aged New York with paired with store selected wines, produce, cheese, and breads then this you place. Keep up the incredible work.

FINALLY!! A great matcha spot that's not in the South Bay and competes with the best in Southern…read moreCalifornia. My gosh... I am someone who used to live in SoCal and Hawaii. I say it all the time in my reviews. I've had access to a plethora of coffee and matcha industry. And wherever I am on the globe, I always look for these shops during our adventures. Milly & Illian. My gosh. So welcoming. So proud of the shop, its products and their leadership. I hope the owners know. First timer here and I spent $52. Readers: the $52 was completely worth it as soon as we took a bite of the passion fruit mochi. Heaven sent. It's akin to Kailua's Bits & Bites on Oahu. Please don't ever close. Please stay open longer. This is the first time I've tried this after wanting to visit for so many years. I work full time andddd I live in 707 so it's a little bit of a trek out here. Orrrrr consider bringing this to 707- I would recommend Benicia if you are familiar with first street. You'd kill it here! I want to bring it back to my guys Milly and Illian. I'm big big big on energy and customer service and you both broughttttt it. Being 38 when I visit these very trendy IG worthy spots, I'm usually disappointed- if not by the coffee or dessert, most definitely by the customer service. Read all my reviews, it's my first comment usually. To the owners reading this, seriously give a shout out to these lovlies. They started my day on the right foot. Xoxo Can't wait to see what you bring back from Taiwan (see the guys shared where you are- sure to make the matcha and mochi shop even cooler). I'll come back soon! Kathleen

I had bookmarked Third Culture Bakery and finally got to try it. Around the corner from the shop…read morethere is plenty of free parking. It's a smaller shop, but very cute! Service was very friendly. They do sell some company merch here. We ordered the jouraku matcha latte with oat milk. We also ordered several of their bakery items including a guava donut, buko pandan donut, mochi banana pudding, and black sesame mochi muffin. I think the donuts are the star here! They are soft and chewy, not too sweet. The flavors are pretty accurate as well for the donuts. The mochi banana pudding was unique, and enjoyable! They did recommend heating up for 1 minute, but you can probably get away with much less time than that. The black sesame mochi muffin was pretty average. The jouraku matcha latte was average; couldn't really taste much of the matcha notes, but it had more matcha flavor than some other cafes. Overall, this was a unique bakery and I would totally come back!

Their apple fritters are amazing and their donuts are always fresh and delicious…read more You have to get there early because they sell out quickly.

Best donuts in town. They always sell out early. would definitely recommend. not good if you're…read moredieting lol.

I think Bondadoso would be the perfect local coffee shop to walk to every morning. It sits at the…read morecorner of an area populated with tire stores and car services, and still does a robust business. Comfortable atmosphere and chill vibe... it always seems to have a dozen or more people enjoying conversation or working on their laptop inside, and several more enjoying the small porch outside. (Dogs are welcome on the porch.) They always have a welcoming and friendly staff and provide quick service. They have a large selection of teas and coffee for retail as well. This is definitely worth a side trip to enjoy a hand-crafted beverage, a small bite and to relax for a bit. It's a perfect option versus sitting in the service waiting room if you're getting service at many of the shops within a couple of blocks.

This place has very poor customer service. Their drinks are also pretty bizarre to only have one…read moreshot of espresso in an iced latte. It tastes like an americano. We asked for an additional shot and they were so weird and awkward about things. My cousin got out of line because she felt uncomfortable- then we see a woman in front of us (white woman) who got greeted incredible friendly and bubbly personality. We asked them to remake it and it was STILL watered down. You guys need to learn how to pull an espresso that actually and actually dial in because it tasted watery.

I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

The appeal and niche of a Parisian bakery chain I found uber-appealing. It's been announced that…read morethey're going to be opening a store here in my home soil Vallejo, CA. But, not until 2027! I had signed up for the store app. and decided to hit up their store here in Pleasant Hill, CA for a preview. There were some mixed observations for my 1st visit, which explains my 3 star rating (think a grade of C, C+ or possibly eeking out a B-, idk?). Parking's a snap behind the store in a large lot and free for up to 3 hrs. Upon my arrival to the street facing storefront, I encountered 3 of the 4 entrance doors locked from the outside. Gadzooks! How the heck do you get inside this security zone of a store, lol? Finally entered through the 1 unlocked door after naturally trying all the others first . Once inside, it would've been nice to have been greeted/welcomed by a host or floorperson for those of us unfamiliar with the store concept or the procedure of how you serve yourself. As you walk in, there's cafeteria-like trays, tongs and tray liners to your left. You grab this setup to begin your pastry and goodies selection. Pretty much self-serve from there until you queue up to pay. There's also a self-service ordering kiosk inside and you can order ahead on the Paris Baguette app. Speaking of the app, it pays to install it on your device as doing so entitles you to a free pastry with purchase upon your 1st visit. Anywhere from a $3.99-$5.99 value this is, so nothing to sneeze at. And they send you other freebies & deals through this medium also. Pricing for your basic pastries: Think Starbuck's prices + 15-20% or thereabouts. Not sure how the rewards system works here yet or how it might stack up to the aforementioned Starbuck's program or others? The pastries: Oh so good! Definitely no complaints here. If not for them being a bit on the pricier side, as alluded to already. Warm, flaky & fresh out of the oven. Parisian style. Definite niche appeal outside of your random donut shop or Starbucks' offerings. I did not try any of their different beverage options like coffees, teas, lattes or frappes this visit. No doubt this chain will succeed, as is evidenced by their rapid store growth, "newness" of the brand/concept and customer popularity. My pastry choices were the Pain Au Chocolat and the Pain Aux Raisins. One being the free one with the promotion. 10 out of 10. They also do whole bread loaves, cakes and other confectionaries + special orders. Pretty much a full service bakery, Paris style. And if you're sugar and/or calorie cautious, this bakery will no doubt appear like a mine field, lol. Everything in moderation I guess as the saying goes? It's a winner overall. Subtractions for the Fort Knox-like entrance issues and a lack of customer intro-greeting. It looked very popular inside for an early Saturday morning.