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    Hizcafe

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Facing the bay, about to write a poem.

    The coffee is horrible! Water down, burnt flavored espresso. But the location suite right by the bay. I will not come back here but it's always fun to try new places :-)

    Strawberry Refresher
    Ronald N.

    Hizcafe has been serving the City of Hercules awhile now and they are doing a great job on people walking along the Bayfront. A coffee place with a good view of the water and the trains passing by. I tried the entire drink that is on the menu. I do like the Strawberry Refresher. It is a nice cold drink to have while sitting down at the table watching people strolling along the Bayfront. Here is what I enjoy Hizcafe, with the Hercules Farmers Market being nearby on Saturday this would be the place to go to while attending the Farmers Market. Another Five Star Review on Hizacafe

    Breakfast Empanada, Rolo Steak hot sandwich, and Iced Hazelnut Latte
    Matthew C.

    Little local cafe found in Hercules. Great for patio seating and enjoying the breeze by Hercules waterfront. They drinks (hot or cold), breakfast and lunch food. Street parking is available and free. This is my second time ordering an Iced Hazelnut Latte and breakfast empanada, and it's good. Quick bite with a coffee. There rolo steak sandwich is delicious. Hot and freshly made from the kitchen. Come check this spot out!

    Chorizo Empanadas with mango habanero, sugar free iced vanilla latte

    Empanadas were SOO good and the size was much bigger than I thought! Such a great spot to stop by with a few outdoor tables

    Yoojin S.

    Super cute tiny cafe by the bay! It felt surreal - like it's an extremely cute residental street. Lots of parking by the bay. They have great selection of colombian coffee, empanadas, and alfajors! I had an ice coffee, perfect treat and stop on a long drive. Plenty of patio seats with the bay view. It's so nice and peaceful here. You can also walk by the bay! But I definitely got bitten by a mosquito even at like 4pm so be careful!

    Potato empanada
    Amy M.

    First time trying this place out and it did not disappoint! It is basically an order to go and dine outside place. Seating is very limited only about 12-15 chairs outside. It's right next to the shore so you can count on a nice view and fresh breeze! The service is really good, employees are fast and very kind. The food and drinks are also really great! I tried the passion fruit refresher with sparkling water and lychee jelly which was nice and refreshing ;) I got through half the drink before remembering to take a photo. The empanadas were super tasty! They were both packed with flavor and the dough was a nice soft texture. I tried it with and without mango habanero sauce and either way was really yummy! If you live in the area or are dropping by the area you should visit this place for a great drink or snack! They even serve sandwiches and other great meals that i hope to try out in the future!

    6/13/2023 menu
    Tiffany H.

    Hizcafe is more of a grab and go type of situation, since they only offer outdoor seating. This would be a great spot to sit and catch up with friends on a warm, sunny day, and there is a nice view of the water over the train tracks if you look west. If you are looking for a cafe to get some work done, this is not the spot. Also, they do not have any bathrooms. I got the iced vanilla latte, which was ok in terms of taste. For caffeine purposes, it did its job. I also got the chocolate walnut alfajore, and it hit the spot. The dulce de leche filling contains walnuts, which added a nice crunch and offset some of the sweetness. Saw the many reviews raving about the empanadas, which I'll have to try next time.

    Empanada menu June 2024
    Agnes C.

    Neighborhood cafe with a view. We often come here after a walk along the water. My adult kids like the coffee and sandwiches (Paisa Chicken). For this visit we had the cafe latte and the espresso macchiato. We also had the breakfast empanada served warm - I wish it was a little bit more toasted. I recommend trying their sandwiches and the chorizo empanada. The service is efficient.

    Bacon egg and cheese and beef empeñadas with a Vietnamese coffee.
    Aerris M.

    My brother turned on to the empanadas at Cafe Bueno Aires but they don't taste like they used to so I'm happy to have another place to get them. I tried the bacon egg and cheese and the beef empanadas. Both were really tasty and still very warm by the time they delivered to Richmond from Hercules. Highly recommend!! Vietnamese coffee is good too

    Khuyen D.

    Views are amazing from here ! Sunrises - sunsets - or just throughout the day :,) you get a great view of the bay. Empanadas are delicious - really flavorful & the outside has a crunch! I love the sauces they have for the empanadas as well - from a fellow sauce queen The ham & cheese one tastes like a fancy hot pocket

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    Ed U.

    With surprising regularity over the past couple of years, I've been walking back and forth over the five miles that make up the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail. I say 'surprising' because I don't live nearby, but what the hell, it gives me my FitBit steps next to the calm water over fairly flat pavement. The commercial development hasn't caught up with the residential though I only noticed recently that there were small businesses on the last block of Railroad Ave in Hercules. At the very end of the street is this friendly coffee spot which serves a specialty Colombian blend coffee. It's not a cafe with indoor seating but rather an embedded kiosk with an inviting patio - which frankly makes it more ideal during a pandemic. They could probably use a couple of sandwich boards on the trail at the edge of the waterfront parking because it was purely by chance that I noticed they were open for business. It turned out they have quite a menu of coffee, tea, and sandwiches. There were also empanadas, and other baked goods like alfajores in keeping with their Colombian theme. I ordered the $3.89 Medium Mocha Latte, and it was just the right temperature libation for a late afternoon treat (photo: https://bit.ly/3mVypRO). I believe it was the young owner who was serving me, and he generously offered me a complimentary lemon brownie (photo: https://bit.ly/3qNPZZ9). After smirking that I didn't need the extra calories, I gratefully accepted and enjoyed the sweet indulgence. I'll likely come back on my next shoreline stroll. COFFEE - 5 stars...the latte hit the spot and so did I AMBIANCE - 5 stars...ideal spot for a mid-walk libation SERVICE - 5 stars...hey, they gave me a free brownie TOTAL - 5 stars...the right place, the right time RELATED - Exploring the western part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

    Colombian Empanadas and desserts
    Rachel M.

    Whenever a new spot pops up in Hercules, I make it a point to give it a try. This time it's a Colombian cafe at the corner of Railroad Ave overlooking the bay. It looks like a nice place to grab a bite and/or hot beverage. You order at the window and there is a some outdoor seating in the mini patio. Music was playing from a rock that looked like a radio - clever! Menu has a bunch of sandwiches, some pastries, empanadas and a variety of drinks. I ordered a chicken and beef empanada, ($4 each) an Alfajor meringue, and a lemon brownie ($3.50 each) to go since I had groceries in the car. I toasted the empanadas when I got home because I like them warm. Each were a bit small, had a nice flavorful chicken and beef filling and the dough was ok but overall nothing special. I did notice from other reviewers' photos that there were sauces that came with the empanada but I wasn't offered any. They would have helped elevate the experience. The desserts were very sweet- I didn't care for the lemon brownie but I did like the Alfajor meringue better. This is a traditional South American dessert that has two shortbread cookies coated in meringue with dulce de leche in the middle. It's nice to enjoy with tea. I haven't tried their drinks yet so I may be missing out a star for that. I may be back to give it another shot.

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    I like the location - it's in a quiet neighborhood and serves coffee drinks, sandwiches, sweet treats, and has a great view of the bay.

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    The turkey sandwich is perfection. Came here with friends and everything that they delivered through the window was amazing. 10/10

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    Like sitting outside on a nice day. Enjoy their blended Mocha and Apple Empanada. They are kind and give good service.

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    Excellent food, destination spot for great empanadas, lattes and view! Highly recommended and will come here again. Bravo!

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    Ask the Community - Hizcafe

    Is there WiFi?

    No wifi. I don't think any of the businesses has wifi

    Is there outlets/is this place study friendly?

    When I was there it's all outside seating with no outlets. Looked like they might have inside seating at some point in future. Need to check with them. You could easily have a laptop at one of the outside tables

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