Wow! I decided to try cookiebar ice cream again, and absolutely loved it. Circus animal cookie is…read moreone of my favorite ice creams, and it's so hard to find. This version was so thick and creamy and just tasted delicious. Already dreaming about my next visit!

Cute little place to visit when you are in alameda. Service awesome my friend tried almost 4…read moredifferent samples flavors, I tried 2 samples. We ended with scoop each lychee black tea, durian, 2 biscoff. Important to note that this ice cream not too sweet.

We love Mandro for a tasty bingsu dessert. Mango is our go-to. On a cold Dec bight, nobody in the…read moreplace. You order at a kiosk, which I hate, take a seat and wait about 5-10 mins. Pickup at the counter. 2 or 3 of us usally split one regular. The shaved ice is so fluffy and smooth. Mango fresh and delish. Add the condensed milk and you have a great dessert. Really not much service, but the peeps are nice.

Came after 9pm on a Saturday. The area wasn't too busy at that time so we found street parking…read moreeasily. We ordered on the tablet and our drinks came out about 10 minutes later. I ordered the Mandro Milk Tea with boba and 30% sweetness. Overall, the drink was okay. The boba was a little hard. My drink tasted almost as sweet as my friend's drink that had a higher sweetness level than mine. I liked the tea flavor though. I'm not sure which tea they used but it was good.

Such a cute cafe! Instantly Instagramable!…read more Heard they had a special Wednesday menu during summer so decided to stop by since we were nearby. What a great choice! The whole place is so incredibly charming, probably the cutest cafe in the Bay! I couldn't stop taking pics of all the art and collection of artifacts from Malaysia back in the day. Then the eats -- we had a slice of quiche, the dry laksa a blue tea refresher and the ice kacang. Everything was great and the ice kacang was amazing, so we got another one! Everyone was so welcoming and helpful too. So charming and made for a very pleasant experience. Hope they make the special summer menu permanent!

Malaya Tea Room is a Malaysian-British fusion afternoon tea which was such a unique and rare find!…read moreI think the concept is pretty brilliant and was pretty happy with the menu selection. However, I do think the execution and the cost leaves a bit to be desired. The tea sandwiches were small and scant on the filling. The scones were delicious with great texture and a buttery flavor but were also small. The pandan cake was a favorite. The overall effect of the afternoon tea was light, comfortable, and refreshing but felt very expensive at $48/person for what we got. The interior is very cute and comfortable. Although it is a small space, the four of us still felt we had more than enough room to relax. You should make a reservation online in advance, as this place is popular. Lots of free street parking available.

I came by a few days ago after having dinner at home. I'm always buying ice cream for the house and…read morenever at a shop, and I missed the nostalgia that ice cream from a shop brings. It was my first time visiting Tucker's and it was packed the brim. Good. My expectations are up there as I look at the line. A few flavors caught my eye, mainly the marble raspberry. My choice came out as two scoops of butter pecan in a waffle cone. I've never met an ice cream shop that I didn't like.

I came across this shop randomly while exploring Alameda. I can't resist an ice cream shop so of…read morecourse I went in. There was a pleasant hubbub inside and a bit of a line but enough people behind the counter that it wasn't that long a wait. I got a cone that was terribly decadent and found a table out of the way to enjoy it. I'd decided on a chocolate dipped waffle cone, because why not? They were freshly dipped -- the chocolate hadn't even dried yet! That made it an extra treat because I was able to lick the chocolate off. Because I was being indulgent, I got chocolate peanut butter as my scoop andi must say it was quite generous as a single scoop! The ice cream was delicious; maybe not top five for me, but I'd have it again! It was a lovely treat for a summer Saturday!

My Buddha's Bowls is good. All my veggies in my bowl is fresh and good…read more My godmother said her BLT was good, and the service is good, they just forgot to put avocado on her BLT. The Turkey sandwich is really good. The corn fritters was good and the sauce that come on the fritters is amazing if you love aioli.

Service and ambiance were great!…read more Our server was friendly and made some great recommendations. We had our dog with us so had to sit outside but they have a small patio which worked out great. She even brought out a water bowl and treat for my pup. The espresso martini was strong and delicious. The Bloody Mary was tasty and refreshing with all the accoutrements. The waffles were soft and the omelette had a good amount of cheese and chorizo. The preachers daughter croissant was tasty too. The ground mustard, green apples, and thyme onion jam was a good combo, but needed a little more sweetness from the jam. They have live music on Sundays which was a nice touch to a Sunday brunch. If you find yourself in the area, have a big group, or your dog with you, come and try it out!

Great spot if your craving HK desserts! Visited them first in 2019 so glad to see they're still…read morearound. I ordered the Egg puff with mango, strawberries and ice cream so yummy and the egg waffle was light and crispy. It reminded of a HK cafe called Eggettes in SF back in the day when I was in college. I also ordered a slice of Lady M crepe Mille cake which was so light and creamy. I'll definitely come back for more desserts when in Oakland Chinatown!

Parking- underground parking, street parking Entrance: no…read moresteps, door is open already welcoming you in Interior: well lit, high ceiling, flat floors easy to walk and roll cart or wheelchair Service: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable Food/drink: various, fresh and delicious Mango is my go to but traditional desserts like their milk custard and black sesame are reccommend too Overall experiences has been well with me

I was on my way to work and was a bit early. I had passed by the display case and saw a few…read morePastries. I had decided on a mini Carrot Cake and had taken it to go. It was perfectly sized and the cream cheese frosting was on point. They have all sorts of baked goods if carrot cake isn't your thing..I saw they had sandwiches and baked breads too .

My friend picked up some treats from this place. The keylime pie was tasty! The other pastries were…read moregood too.

Finally got a chance to try the hanoi egg coffee. The bobarista did not ask me for a size so I am…read morenot sure if I can get a larger size. I would def adjust sweetness next time. Once the ice melts into it, it is good. The egg cream is good too. I also got the lychee milk tea with lowest sweetness and boba and it was pretty sweet. But good treat lol. Boba was a bit hard to chew.

There is a lot of negative space in this boba place. I think they can add five more tables but at…read moreleast it makes it less claustrophobic here. Tried the cheese foam on the brown sugar milk latte and it was delicious of course. We came in an hour before closing and it was nice and quiet. This is a quiet shop in the evening and for some reason I kept thinking it felt like the place where Michael Corleone shoots Sollozo. Nice, good food, nobody sticks their nose in your business, so I liked it a lot. I love third spaces and I'm glad there's a quiet spot in Alameda to relax after dinner.

I got an espresso. It was a medium roast, their signature blend…read more It had great creamy texture and a good layer of crema. Bitterness overpowered the shot but I tasted some promising fruity notes. 2.5/5 Would come back to try pour over.

This is a great spot for some coffee. I love how the place is on the same block with Salvation…read moreArmy, so you can thrift and then get yourself a drink right after. I love their affogato, it was very refreshing, balanced, and a nice treat after a long day. Prices are fair and what you see in almost all the coffee spots. The place looks small from the outside, but it actually has a decent amount of seating both inside and out. I love the tall windows that let in so much natural sunlight, because it gives the cafe such a bright and inviting atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The food service is quick and well done. It's on a pretty busy street with constant traffic, so getting there by car can be a little hectic, but it is totally worth it once you're inside enjoying your drink.

SO GOOD. Loved all the flavors I tried (minus the Cookie Milk & Cookies--for some reason I wasn't a…read morefan). Every ice cream, including the vegan options, was so creamy and soft. Highly recommend the Pandan Hojicha (not too sweet--very rich in tea flavor), Ube Flan (sweet and ube-y with milky flan swirls), and Banana w/ Dulce de Leche (fresh and sweet banana flavor with caramel). They do charge $1 for any kind of cone FYI Will defo be returning!! Especially to try Breakfast Brownie & Cantaloupe (both were sold out when we went). Super close (barely a block away) from Fox Theater with a solid amount of metered street parking around

This ice cream place has been on my want to go list for a while, and I finally got a chance to try…read moreit after watching a show at the Fox! I had the Pandan Hojicha, which is pandan ice cream blended with toasty hojicha tea and made with oat and coconut milk. It was really good. I loved the combo of pandan and hojicha. Highly recommended!