I rarely review nor frequent dive bars much anymore, but that is not to say I don't like them. I…read morestill feel there is a nice purpose and certain times these can be a non-fussy way to chill and enjoy the company you're with. I've never hung out here at night, when DJs are here. But I've been in about a half dozen times during the day hours, either hanging out with friends before or after visiting a restaurant in the neighborhood. Anytime I've been in, its been pretty chill, always room on the bartop, some lounging/couch areas if you prefer. Drinks are dive bar cheap which is my comfort zone, but that is not to say that people only drink cheap sh%# here. You can drink whatever you want, but their pricing is just super fair and non-gouging. I'm sure there are lounge-ier spots within these blocks that want to charge $15-$18 per drink, but I'm not about that noise, never have been. The thing I really like about this dive is their sound system, even from their jukebox. It is always so clear and encompassing, even when the music is at a loud level. Other bars, if the accoustics are wrong, then loud music can be intrusive and/or irritating. Not here, maybe the big space is good for that, but I also think they have super nice speakers in the right spots to surround you with cool tunes. And I like music from many genres so even when other people are playing their music, I can still have a good time. And a couple of drinks with some good company, with some good nostalgic tunes on blast, I just can't help but have only good times here. I'll dive back here without hezzy.

Looking to have good drinks and fun this the spot to be. They have pool. Hoops. Darts and punch…read moremachine

I could have figured out how to get rid of the last bit of "stuff" in the garage but after clearing…read moreout my parent's home that they lived in 55+ years, I was ready to be done. I texted Funky Monkey to get a quote and submitted some pictures. Barbara got back to me almost immediately and gave me a rough estimate which I thought was fair. We booked pick up for 3 days later. Omar and his team arrived on time, were very friendly, professional and efficient. They cleared out everything, including cleaning product and light bulbs that I would have had to take somewhere else for disposal. They swept the garage before leaving which was so kind! 100% recommend their services!

Victor and his crew were outstanding- professional, respectful, and incredibly hardworking. They…read morewere efficient and made a tough job look easy. (I thought it was going to take longer, lol). Pricing was very competitive and Victor went above and beyond. They even came back the next day to finish the job and brought us Filipino desert. It was so good and a very thoughtful touch. Highly recommended- reliable, honest and great to work with.

Had an absolute blast at this spot last week! We were in…read morethe Castro Valley/Hayward area, and RB asked me where I wanted to go. "Somewhere fun" was my response, and my partner delivered; a short while later we arrived at Turf Club. What a fun and lively place indeed! Everyone looked like they were having a great time, including the bar staff. Our bartender Tony was a breath of fresh air - friendly and unpretentious. He made us some yummy drinks and checked in on us regularly. It wasn't long before Tony and we were all belting out "Smells Like Teen Spirit" together - ah, the fast friendships that form over a bar top. We put on some other tunes on the jukebox as well, and had a blast. No kitchen, but they do have a vending machine with various snacks. Very nice, expansive patio in the back, and they have live music. Such a fun spot, and we will absolutely return.

We finished up our day in the Castro Valley/Hayward area with this place. Pictures looked like a…read morefun place so we gave it a try even though recent reviews are lacking. Andrea kept saying she wanted to go some place fun. Well this was it!!!! Upon walking in there is one of the longest wooden bars I've seen. We found a couple seats almost to the far end and ordered drinks from our bartender Tony. More about Tony later. The Touch Tunes digital jukebox was rocking the whole night from "Teen Spirit" to "Neon Moon" with the aforementioned bartender, Tony, singing away, and dancing as well as most of the other patrons. A little exploring past the bar is a huge room with several electronic dartboards and continuing further is a good size outdoor patio with another bar. This patio looks over a pretty good size stage and seating area. The band was packing up when we got there so not sure what they were playing. Inside at the bar is a huge screen displaying the stage. There where signs for hot dogs but I think they where out. They did have a vending machine for chips, M&M's and other assorted healthy bar snacks. So drinks were good and Tony kept checking to make sure we were ok as well as another bartender who brought out baskets of popcorn for everyone. We will be back to this place for sure!!!

First time here and we had such a great experience. Annie was our barista and she was so helpful in…read morecustomizing our drinks. Our drinks came out delicious and perfect. The medium size is actually bigger than Starbucks' Grande. The café is very clean and nicely decorated. I will be visiting more often.

Needed a late afternoon pick-me-up and didn't want espresso so late in the day so I went with a…read morechai latte and reduced it to half sweetness. The adjusted sweetness suited my preference. Like you can expect of iced drinks from anywhere, they stick a ton of ice in the cup, so it got a bit watered down after drinking some and then letting in sit. Drink was made quickly. Friendly service. Will continue to return as it's in a convenient location for me.

FMB is THEE place I go to for my production needs! I'm a music artist and I've worked w the owner…read morePheap since June 2010, from recording performance events to shooting and directing my EPK (Electronic Press Kit), FMB provides top quality service! Pheap was very open to what it was that I wanted, but also had a creative and keen eye for the direction of each project. I DEFINITELY will continue to use them for my future projects!

From the owner: Funky Monkey Bananas, Inc. (FMB) specializes in professional video production. We produce anything…read morefrom music videos to short bios and films, and even choose a couple of weddings to work throughout the year.

We discovered The Dirty Bird Lounge during a recent day spent in the Hayward/Castro Valley area…read more There is the lounge, and then there is the Dirty Bird speakeasy, which has more limited hours and was not open during our visit. We'll return at some point to try it. We entered the lounge through a very cool keyhole entryway, and found a very spacious lounge with plenty of seating. The bartender greeted us promptly. They had happy hour going on, and the prices were decent. There is a food vendor called Tailfeather Kitchen in the same space, around the corner from the bar, with a pretty extensive menu of offerings. We ordered a margherita pizza, and it was tasty. Always great to see a bar that serves food. Upbeat music and a fun atmosphere. We had a nice time and would return. Looking forward to trying the speakeasy one day.

We popped in here after a late brunch in Castro Valley. Sometimes when we leave the island we stay…read moreoff the island for a bit. A short drive to Hayward and we are here. There are 2 Dirty Bird's here. The lounge at street level and the speakeasy Dirty Bird of Paradise downstairs with limited hours. Cool barrel shape entry to the lounge with lots of couches and short tables with the main bar in the back. There is a massive patio in the back through the doors and to the left. For a local neighborhood bar they had a very good tequila selection along with other spirits and beer, beer, of course. Nice selection of house cocktails also. It can get pretty loud in there especially when the bros are yelling at the TV airing football or the drunk ladies taking way to many shots. There is a separate food business around the corner from the bar called Tailfeather Kitchen with a pretty good menu. We had the megherita pizza. Order and pay, get a number, sit somewhere and the food comes out. On this Sunday afternoon it appeared there might have been a one or two dads where it was "their weekend", given a couple of kids hanging out with a the babysitting tablet. Music selection was very upbeat and nice happy hour specials. There is a space for live musicians but not the day we were there. Solid 4.

I love to see a small business thriving! This used to be my little secret spot I would stop by…read morebefore getting my hair done, only to see this spot thriving today!! Now my sleep spot is a full on busy coffee spot with very kind and gracious baristas! Also bonus points for having sugar free white chocolate syrup!!

Okay, it's really weird for me to write a review that's not a five star review. I love coffee. This…read moreplace just had a weird atmosphere. The drinks were fine. The food was fine. The menu had an assortment of macarons and I love macarons. But dude. Why is the most haunting, ominous, harrowing AI generated video of gospel playing in the background? Seriously I'm just sitting here sipping at coffee and nibbling on beignets and I've got this playing on the TV. Play anything else. I don't even care if it's religious, but why this??? Also just a personal preference but the coffee is too sweet.

very cute place, ordered a matcha... It was good, but if youre looking for good quality matcha id…read moreskip this place! its more of like a latte powder mix than an actual matcha latte. I also got a beef and cheese piroshki and it honestly tasted like something from a school lunch menu, the small bakery items are low quality, I have not tried their hot food items but I do not recommend bakery stuff as most if it comes out of a package rather than fresh!

My five star neighborhood coffee shop and pizzeria. Friendly atmosphere to have coffee, read a…read morebook, meet a friend, or do a little work online. The food is delicious and so is the coffee. My go to for sure for years.

My first time at this Mall, I hit the jackpot of coffees. This coffee shop is a find!!! Tucked away…read morein a mall, by Macy's men's section.. I walked into a roomy, well lit, clean tables, vast menu, pleasing decor kinda coffee shop. They have a wide range of beverages to select from. The staff is kind and receptive - I tailored my beverage so I can avoid sugar - and they did just that. They made my Triple Chocolate Mocha to my order request. Woot woot!! It tastes good! There's lots of food and you can feel peckish cause the food here will meet the needs! They also have a fun set of coffee and tea mugs displayed! Slightly expensive but hey worth it. The prices are reasonable. Give this place a chance, and you'll go back for more. The only thing about this place is they don't have paper straw. (Plastic is no good for the ocean).

Cute place with good service. I wouldn't say it's the best coffee house but it's definitely not the…read moreworst. It opens earlier than the mall does so it comes in handy. The service is good, staff is friendly and quick. At this point I've tried a couple of their items: Iced Chai 3/10, it was suuuper strong even with less chai and more milk, I couldn't even drink it. It made my stomach hurt so bad. Iced Caramel Latte 8/10, yummy but I wish it had more of the espresso. Iced white mocha 9/10, very good and not too sweet Coconut crunch blend 10/10, it's like a frappe & had the perfect amount of coconut taste. Cheese Danish 10/10 very good. Chocolate croissant 6/10, nothing special. They also get a plus for their crushed ice :)

The music blasting from the truck across the way made it hard for the young lady to hear my order…read morewhich is why there's a picture of a strawberry crepe instead of a strawberry funnel cake. The owner was kind enough to reach out to me to immediately remedy the situation which I appreciate. Support this small local business by getting your sweet fix. There's plenty of seating nearby.

Kiddos love this place. Revivals Santa Cruz funnel cake, this is a favorite place for yummy treats!read more