I've never had a bad meal at Sideboard! The breakfast pudding with asparagus and the side salad…read morewith its light vinaigrette is absolutely delicious. The breakfast mac & cheese with bacon is another favorite and always hits the spot. And don't even get me started on the desserts, they're next level. I also love the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You order at the counter, grab a table, help yourself to water, and the friendly staff brings your food right to you. It's casual, comfortable, and consistently one of my favorite places in Lafayette. Highly recommend!

3 friends went seeking a nice lunch at a place where we could visit and catch up before hitting the…read moretraffic back to the City. All ordered salads, all different, all very nice, but hardly unique. Ordered cold lemonades too, but they were nothing but a squeeze of lemon in water- not impressed. Having not been here in years, I found it to be a different and disappointing experience. We had to flag down a person to clean the table, which was still sticky when we sat down. Not rude service but could hardly be considered friendly either. The one thing that annoyed me the most was clearing an individuals dishes while the others were still eating. Plenty of empty tables so what's the rush? Given the cost, plus tip, Sideboard was nothing special. Plenty of other solid choices in the Lamorinda area.

My friends and I decided to go on a hike at 1pm on an extremely sunny day. First mistake. 1/3 of…read morethe way through, we ran out of water - second mistake. On the way back, we were sooo thirsty that we needed to stop and get something refreshing. Fortunately we found Lilikoi! I ended up ordering a large POG and literally chugged it within a few minutes. It was tasty and refreshing, but I will admit this was the best drink out of the ones we ordered. They have a strawberry black tea with cream and it honestly tasted really bad and weird. I wasn't impressed with the menu frankly, nothing seemed unique or different. There's also no room to sit inside and it was super hot outside, so we had to resign ourselves to sitting in the shade outside. Overall, I would say it's good in a pinch but there are plenty of other options elsewhere.

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.

All hail the donut king!…read more For real king of donuts lucky to have you guys down the street from me and I'm not just impartial because you're down the street. It is a really good, chewy, fluffy, cooked in a way where you don't taste the frying oil in the donut. The hot Breakfast items are also great if you are in a hurry.

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'm pretty new to Dunkin's coffee and decided to give their Original Blend Iced Coffee a try…read more I ordered through the app, and upon arrival, I only had to wait a few minutes, which makes this location a great and convenient option when you're in need of a quick coffee fix. The woman who brought out my drink had the biggest, warmest smile, and her friendly service is honestly the main reason this review is higher than it probably would've been otherwise. Unfortunately, the coffee itself fell a little short. It tasted very diluted and watered down, especially considering I had just received it and didn't have to wait long enough for the ice to melt significantly. With all that being said, I'd love to come back and try one of their espresso or cold brew-based drinks--maybe the iced coffee just isn't my favorite!

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!"

I have probably ordered $500 worth of sandwiches from here over the past year, which should say a…read morelot. Their sandwiches are incredible. The staff are very friendly. I come back here once every week or two after placing an order via fax for my work place. So why only four stars? They unfortunately can get rushed, and miss stuff on the faxed in order sheets. Basic stuff: "please serve hot" or even as simple as basic ingredients to include like mayo or mustard. Don't get me wrong, I'll keep coming back here. If they could just get the orders more accurate it would be an easy 5/5!

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've been a regular customer at Third Culture whenever I'm in Walnut Creek, but after my most…read morerecent visit, I won't be returning. I ordered a matcha Americano, and the cashier corrected me by saying, "You can just say matcha neat." That was unnecessary, but I brushed it off. While I was waiting for my drink, she turned to her coworker and said, "I can't stand matcha neat. It tastes like chalk." Whether she intended it or not, making that comment right in front of a customer who had just ordered that exact drink was incredibly unprofessional and rude. It made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. The drink itself wasn't the issue--it was the lack of courtesy and respect. Customer service matters, and this interaction completely changed my impression of a place I used to enjoy visiting. Unfortunately, this experience was enough for me to decide I won't be coming back.

The owners are so nice here and they run the place. They have the best Donuts in the Bay Área…read more Fresh and excellent quality. I highly recomendado them.

Came here to pick up a half dozen donuts. The service is super fast, I was in and out in a couple…read moreof minutes. There's lot of parking in the shopping center. Inside there were a couple of tables with people enjoying their coffee and donuts. It was my first time here but seems like a solid, popular spot. I got an old fashioned maple for myself and it was yummy!

I stopped by Bondadoso as I waited for my tires to be put on at a nearby tire shop…read more I ordered a Nitro Brew with added oat milk and it was delicious and just the right strength. They have a patio area that is nice for sipping coffee, meeting with friends, working, or studying. I'm surprised some people have negative reviews. I've always had positive experiences here and never experienced anything negative regarding customer service. So if you're in the area, give Bondadoso a try!

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