this is the best place in Castro Valley, this is the best smoothie place in the Bay Area, and this…read moresmoothie place has me craving their smoothies from around the world. A classic smoothie place with the same delicious smoothies from day one. I never go to Castle Valley without visiting. everyone I have brought here never stop talking about it. Floor is such an esteemed establishment and since their location in the village, they have upgraded, but their quality and deliciousness has not gone down. Their wheat grass shots are amazing and there's mimosas always are to pick me up that I need. I do miss the dollar scoops of ice cream, but there's smoothies are so good that you don't eat the ice cream. I always get a 19 or a 17 or a 13 or a Maximizer. I think the bus board is that I can never remember which one is which but it's always a happy surprise. 10/10 no one could ever replace the blenzers .

Nice little place in CV for smoothies. Lots of options, and I asked the lady at the front for…read morerecommendations for anything that wasn't as sweet, and her response was "everything is sweet." But anyways. Ended up getting the berry one and it tasted heavily like apple or cranberry juice. It did end up being a little too sweet. I would definitely come back and try something new here whenever I'm craving another smoothie.

Such a cutie little spot for some delicious treats and food!! The fruits w/ chamoy and açaí bowls…read moreyou cannot go wrong with. Definitely come visit this spot with the girlies because of the pink vibes and flower wall!! Overall such sweet workers and a great place for foodies they had everything out within 10 minutes...

Great experience, had a lot of options and the staff was very friendly as well. Nice and cozy…read moreatmosphere and the dessert itself was exceptional. Definitely recommend!

I ordered a bowl with a berry base with blue spirulina as the base! I forget the exact name but I…read morechose to add blueberries, granola, and honey on top! The bowl was delicious and refreshing! Vitality Bowls is always a great healthy treat! I had questions and the person working in the front of the store was more than happy to help answer our questions! The store is a unique little place with a few tables and chairs inside and alot more seating outside! They have bowls with an açai base as well! If you're not looking for a smoothie or a bowl, they also have healthy lunch options that are more meat and veggies.

I haven't had Vitality Bowls about 3 years. I was lucky to find one close by my work. I missed it…read moreso much, the servings, the taste, and the freshness, very delicious. The customer service was great too. Now I know where to get açai bowl when I crave it again.

Came here recently for some acai bowls and left with a happy tummy. The shop is located in a strip…read moremall along Hesperian with many busy small businesses. Pick&Sip is a cozy shop with simple fresh options -- many of them of a tropical palette. My boyfriend and I got bowls with the following: * bananas * blueberries * strawberries * chia seeds * granola * Nutella The size was comparable (and potentially bigger) than most other places that serve acai in the area. My favorite part? The affordability! Most places I've been to in recent time make similar bowls going from $15 upwards but this place was slightly below that price. The staff here worked quickly and provided excellent service. I can't wait to come back again!

After having dinner nearby, I stopped by here to grab some ice cream. I was there at about 45 mins…read morebefore closing. The posted closing time is 8pm, but the young lady at the counter told me they will close at 745pm. The ice cream flavors were posted on top of the glass case. I asked for 2 scoops in a cup, coffee & chocolate. Price: $7.00. Even though they put the ice cream in a small cup, they stack the scoops to make it large. The chocolate ice cream was creamy and good. The coffee ice cream had a very mild flavor and didn't taste much like coffee. The young lady suspected it was mislabeled. It's a small shop, with very limited seating.

I was CRAVING a sugarcane juice and this hit the spot! The sugarcane juice is fresh and refreshing!…read moreI also love that there are multiple amazing fresh fruit flavors that do not taste like syrup or concentrate. I tried the mango and the original and both tasted very fresh! I am happy this is located on the East Bay as I often have a hard time finding good sugarcane places near my home. But this is now my go to! The service is great as they make the sugar cane juice for you fresh! The place is small with no seating so it's more of a to go option. The place is a little hole in the wall so street parking may be a bit of an issue but there is a parking lot behind the building!

Really cute branding with friendly service, but can definitely improve on their banh mi quality…read more We ordered the Combination Banh Mi; price is $8 for any of their three banh mi options. The meat was cut ridiculously thick--thicker than I've ever seen or eaten before. I really didn't enjoy the head cheese; it really lacked flavor. There was also no pickled daikon in our sandwich. Disappointing experience overall ): I would return to try their sugarcane juice, but definitely will not be getting another sammie.

i'm so happy i checked out this place! its conveniently located just down the street from my dance…read morestudio. i love that they have protein smoothies / shakes. they have sooo many flavors to choose from. i got the banana nut muffin one and my bf got the oreo banana pb one. they're made with real bananas! and to me, the protein taste isn't too overpowering. i also loved that the shakes weren't icey they were blended so smooth. the little nut toppings on my drink were a nice addition too. ^_^ the space is very clean and pretty too. the service was good and so fast too! i'll definitely be back and bring some of my dance friends over. ^_^ next time i def need to try some of the food!

Holy moly! I was walking to a nearby spot to grab candies…read moreand I was smacked in the face with the smell of their protein waffles! Had no idea Hayward had a healthy smoothie/wellness shop, I'm upset it took me so long to discover this place but I will be back to try their different smoothies and bowls. Ordered the Dubai Chocolate Protein Waffle. The lovely young lady greeted me with a smile, I will be BACK very soon! Give them a try!

Came here on a hot day craving a milk tea and was pleasantly surprised by how unique their drinks…read moreare! They have a great selection of matcha and tea-based drinks with options for milk and sweetness. I got the matcha latte, and it was one of the best I've had! The milk had a subtle lemongrass-like sweetness that was unexpected but absolutely delicious and complemented the matcha perfectly. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful in explaining the options. I'll definitely be back to try more drinks. Highly recommend!

My order was a guava hojicha latte as part of a doordash order. I love hojicha and guava, so I…read morethought I would love this drink, but ultimately I just thought it was alright. Though it looked promising, I wasn't too impressed by the taste; the hojicha was what I mostly tasted, not so much the guava, but even then it wasn't too strong or a flavor. Also, I'm not sure if it's something about the guava in the drink (idk if they use a purée or jam) or the fact that I got oat milk, but something felt off with the texture. However, this place was recommended by a coworker, who said the lime teas and smoothies are very good, so I think if I get the chance next time I will order one of those. Or maybe I'll try the hojicha latte again, but with whole milk instead to make a comparison. But for now, these are my current thoughts.

Hidden gem! A part of me doesn't want to write this review…read morebecause I want to gatekeep this place! The service employees are very kind and were patient as I was super indecisive when ordering. The menu is HUGE , with many healthy options available. I love that the drinks are served in traditional Mexican clay mugs (ollas). The inside area is tiny, but there is plenty of seating outside, with heat lamps for chilly days. I love their yogurt bowl and chia bowl. Their chia pudding is THICK made with coconut cream- I've tried to recreate at home and I can't get it as delicious. We've loved their sandwiches, salads and burritos as well. Their warm come straight off the grill on the patio. Their chai, cafe de olla and fresh juices are amazing. They have alternative milk for anyone who is dairy free. On weekends, expect a 15-20 minute wait as they do get busy, but it's so worth it!

The food was great! I went Saturday for brunch and sat outside. It was so nice out there. Reminded…read moreme of a family backyard. I loved the decor and ambiance. The quesabirrias were well made and stuffed, no skimping! My sister got the chilaquiles verdes and she said they were a good amount of spice for her. I got my nieces huevos con jamón and they loved it, if you have littles, make sure you cut the ham. It's cut vertically and they were big strips. I also liked that they had fruit bowls. The drinks are poured into these amazing cups. They're beautiful! The mocha wasn't my favorite but the food was the highlight, so I'm not too upset. The service was quick, fast and the people friendly. Overall, I'd take my dad there.

This one does not have any tables at all. The other one has tables for you to eat. This is more of…read morea grab and go place. The food took a while, but it came out pipping hot and fresh. I love the popcorn chicken here. I get it extra spicy. The flavor is yummy and i love how it comes with garlic and basil as well. I wanted to try the japense tofu today and I enjoyed it. The tofu was nice and silky inside, and then very cripsy outside.

I found this place to be a little more expensive than I expected, but overall the food was pretty…read moregood. We tried the lobster balls, calamari, swirly potato, strawberry breeze, and mango breeze. I would definitely skip the lobster balls next time. They had way too much filler and processed seafood for me. The calamari was pretty good, but that swirly potato was the surprise winner! It was me and my son's first time trying one and we both loved it. The strawberry and mango breezes were good too, although they had a lot more cream than I prefer. I didn't realize they were made that way, otherwise I probably would've asked for less. Service was just okay and the decor was modern and cute. Not rude, but not especially warm or friendly either. Also, be prepared to wait. It took around 30 minutes for our order even though it wasn't very crowded. Now that I know, if I come back I'll definitely order ahead and just pick it up. Would I return? Possibly. There were a few things we enjoyed enough to try again, but next time I'm ordering ahead and definitely getting another swirly potato!

Did not realize Jamba had acai bowls! I also haven't been to Jamba in a minute. Something about…read morepaying $14 for something I can make at home for a fraction of that price by hitting the blender button has made Jamba less attractive over the years. But acai bowls I can't really make as readily so here we are. And they're actually pretty good! Lots of fresh fruit and portion was much bigger than I expected. At $12, I'll be back.

Açaí bowl was good. The smoothie was good. Quick customer service. Go to place. Come check them out.read more