After dropping off the girls at an all-day playdate with their cousins in Hayward, my partner and I started our no-kids date at a gorgeous coffee shop. I had been to the church before, but I didn't remember the massive coffee hangout there! It's so spacious and offers plenty of seating. How long has this place been here? I wish it were closer to where I live in San Jose! I could easily imagine sitting in one of the comfortable nooks, studying or grading papers. It's also a fantastic spot to meet up or chat with a group of friends. It was definitely a nice place for a date! When we walked in, there were hardly any available seats, but the line at the counter wasn't long. We found a quiet corner to sit and enjoyed our breakfast. I ordered a hot latte with maple syrup in the name, though I can't recall the exact name. It paired nicely with my pastry. The almond croissant I ordered was delectable, with just the right amount of sweetness and flakiness. My partner enjoyed his cappuccino and savory bacon croissant. We walked up two steps to the restroom and were surprised to find more seats and tables. I wish I had noticed that area when I was looking for a place to sit. Oh well, it was comfortable where we were. The girls should have more playdates with their cousins so we can come here more often. Is it really called a "playdate" when the kids are 12 and 15, and their cousins are between 21 and 30? read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Almond Croissant 4.8677999 stars! Maple Latte? 4.746676767 stars - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Stopped by to grab a latte and a pastry on a Tuesday morning. I ordered a salted maple latte and an almond croissant. The salted maple latte was just ok... sadly it looked better than it tasted. I wasn't a huge fan of their espresso as it left a very sour after taste, even with the sweet maple syrup it wasn't very pleasant. Good espresso should be balanced and coffee forward, and I didn't get that. Almond croissant was great, but I was a bit disappointed in their coffee. Ambience is great for studying or getting some work done. read more

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This is a cafe inside a huge church. Coffee was surprisingly good but the spacious area was really nice for some relaxing and chill. There was a kids event going on so it got rowdy with kids screaming and yelling and crying all so suddenly. Good place. read more

A cute cafe at the top of hill. There's a lot of open space and seating and the drink was solid! It is one of the best Hojicha latte I've had, I can taste the tea and it's not too sweet. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This coffee shop is renamed to Neighborhood Coffee. Either that it was under new management or ownership. Pretty much, everything is almost the same. The menus are now hanging on the ceilings instead at the back of the cash registers making those who have vision problems to see better. read more

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I would give it 3.5 stars! First time here and the view from the cafe is so serene on a clear day. Pretty quiet with a lot of parking around lunch time on a weekday. There was no line but was pretty busy with people studying or chatting at the tables. The area is very vast with a lot of tables. I got the seasonal graham honey latte (decaf) it was decent but didn't really taste any different or special like graham crackers what I was expecting. I also got the seasonal kouign amann which was almond and persimmon. It was a little too sweet for my liking and had a small piece of persimmon in the middle. read more

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Been coming here for years and I've always loved this place. It's so spacious and there's a lot of areas to work. There's plenty of windows to let in natural light. I tried the strawberry matcha today and I loved it. Definitely getting it again. The employees are also very kind. WiFi is good. There's a good amount of outlets for charging your laptop/phone. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We needed somewhere to chill while waiting for a car repair, so walked over to Cafe 4, located within the 3Crosses Church campus, which is a surprisingly extensive non-denominational community! You can drive or walk in to their campus up a small winding hill, and there's so much parking. All the facilities look very modernized, beautiful, and clean. There is so much space inside Cafe 4, though it was surprisingly hard to find a seat suitable for our needs (away from sunlight and next to outlets). I think they could use more seating in here, though the abundant space allows for much privacy. A lot of people were studying or working on laptops. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxing - it was almost library-like. Cafe 4's beverage options were reasonably priced and delicious. You order at the counter and pick up your drink there. You also bus yourself, and return your mugs at the side of the counter. Our lattes came creamy, hot, and with classy latte art. The honey graham latte is popular and deliciously sweet, with the notes of honey and graham crackers. Cafe 4 also has some pastry options. If you need to spend some time waiting for something, are looking for peace and quiet for work or study, or want to visit a great and spacious cafe, Cafe 4 fulfills these needs. read more

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staff were lovely, coffees tasted great, and the venue was a nice space with excellent lighting! read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

4/20/25 - Happy Easter. Quality/Quantity - We (my daughter) used to hang out here, back in the day. A good huge place to hang out, have coffee, study, etc. Fun and friendly people. A good meeting place. Atmosphere - See above and: Huge location in the church. Plenty of parking, except for Sunday mornings for obvious reasons. Open 6 days a week; see my pictures, Yelp, or their website. Free wifi. Service - See above. Long lines, but it moved fairly quickly. Price - Reasonable and supports the church. Owner Comment - Love your "Meet our Team" on your website! Congrats on your success since 2013. read more

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Very nice ambiance located right next to a church/inside? Perfect spot for working/studying. There's plenty of parking and inside seating. I got the almond croissant which was very tasty & rich. Also got an Americano which was pretty good (hard to mess up) Service was nice and overall good experience. IMO one of the better spots to do work in the east bay read more

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Wonderful coffee stand in a communal area within 3Crosses church. Plentiful Parking, given that it's a church. Quick service with the beverages. Solid six dollar lattes. There are a lot of people here during the daytime to get work done. Multiple large groups with laptops open. Not a spot meant for quiet studying. read more

Ayyye 4 (+4).... Cafe 4 is located inside of 3crosses Church up in the hills. The cafe itself is small yet open spaced as it is combined with all of the seating available. One thing I noticed was there's LOTS of seats for groups and pairs. My friend and I saw people come in and out just to use the space for a meeting, to chat, or study. Some people didn't even order anything, so I guess it serves a study space in general. The menu is decent and has a good amount. There's even a spring/ summer menu (refresher / teas) and a seasonal (earl grey matcha, honey lavender, cardamom rose tea latte, and honey graham). They even have pastries like the classics -- croissants (chocolate and almond) -- and not the usual ones like chocolate babka. Very similar to the pastries you see at Verve Coffee. I heard the coffee they use here is Verve, which is my favorite from when I used to be in Santa Cruz! They were even selling Cat & Cloud Coffee beans. Staff were friendly. Our drinks were made relatively fast. They have nonfat milk too (bless). The honey lavender latte was delicious with the lavender flavor being more so subtle than too sweet. You can still taste the coffee too, but was still creamy. My friend opted for the earl grey matcha, which was just okay. As you can see, the barista didn't fill ours up all the way even though it was $6...It was mentioned to the barista if my friend could get more, but the barista just seemed confused and asked if she wanted more milk or ice lol. Anyways, I would come back here again just to study for a long period and get their lattes / any of their coffee items. Decent prices, but I would skip their matcha! read more

Neighborhood Coffee - menu & cafe itself - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Saw a TikTok and wanted to check it out. Neighborhood Coffee (Formerly or currently known as Cafe 4? I was confused) is located within the 3 Crosses church. I didn't know this at first, so the GPS instructions were a little confusing, but it's up the winding hill and leads to a large parking lot. The cafe and the facilities are clean, modern, and like new, with a ton of seating inside and out. When I arrived at noon, there was no seating inside, but it was a beautiful day, so we sat outside. If you are looking for a very quiet place to study or work, I highly recommend it. The wifi is also reliable, which I appreciated. The cafe is a small portion of the facility, so I almost missed it at first. The drinks were pricier than I expected, with the standard options. They were out of matcha the day I went. They also had a handful of seasonal drinks. There is also an option to have your drink for there or to go, and I opted to go since I was sitting outside. There was a small line, but I was able to order and receive my drink quite quickly. read more

The ambiance is perfect. I honestly wish this place was open later so I could study here more often. The space, the lighting, the atmosphere, the view, the seating, it's all perfect. My favorite cafe layout. The service is also good, the baristas are fast and friendly. The drinks themselves, however, are mediocre. They do come less sweet than I prefer, but that's okay because they have a have a little bar where you can add simple syrup. What throws me off is the milk to espresso ratio being uneven. The drinks often end up too milky. Also, the advertised flavor is almost never noticeable in the drink. I do really like their coffee ice cubes , and despite my critiques the coffee is still pretty decent. This is one of the few cafes were I prefer a hot latte over an iced one. I would 10/10 recommend this spot for studying or just hanging out, however I would not stop by here for a "quick coffee run". read more

I've lived around the area for almost 10 years but never checked out this cafe before, and I really wished I did earlier because this has been one of the best cafes I've been to. The staff were so friendly, they got lots of drinks to choose from, and pastries too. My favorite is the big space full of tables for you to study or work with natural lighting too. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I love the staff sweet young people but the coffee is expensive and the pastries are as well. I feel that it is extremely over praised what I've seen of this church for profit. The ice skating ring Xmas the school the cafe. When do you out reach to the needy? read more

Great place to grab a drink, catch up with a friend, or do some studying/work. Fills up pretty fast if you want to come regularly and need an outlet. It's not typically too loud, still a great place to study/ do work, but definitely not a library. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Second time visiting. The coffee shop is in the lobby. Plenty of parking. There are lots of tables and places to sit inside as well as on the deck. The coffee is delicious and the barista has been exceptional both times. I had a Gibraltar this time. They also offer a full offering of pastries and flavored lattes. Highly recommend. I will repeat. read more

A great work area or a place to catch up with friends! It's so spacious and beautiful, natural lighting comes in from every corner. There's plenty of seating inside and outside, if you want to get away from the busier areas there's more straight ahead as you enter for a quieter setting. Baristas are very friendly and approachable! I had their oatmeal as I wanted something light. I'm very picky with my oatmeal, so ordering an instant one was my fault as I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. But it had a nice cinnamon kick to it! Their matcha did its job to satisfy my craving for the day but nothing much to rave about that stands out. Overall this place is a great area to try. Plenty of parking and also a nice area to stroll around! read more

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Now I know what's inside those Three Crosses church that I pass by when going to SF. I didn't expect for there to be a whole cafe and study/hangout spot inside. The coffee was surprisingly good and exceeded my expectation. I ordered their sweet latte and for $6 it was HUGE. I was struggling to finish it but it was very good. Not too bitter and not too sweet. Service was quick. Will come back to study here! read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Look how HUGE my dine in drink is??? I got a Cardamom Rose Tea Latte with oatmilk so there was a $1.50 up charge which I was used to paying for being lactose. When the baristas handed me off my order it was actually half full which made the jar a bit awkward with how tall the glass was but I asked if they could top it off w a bit more ice and they were nice enough to do so. The drink options are pretty standard, nothing too unique and coffee was just okay. Good spot to study/get work done if you're lucky enough to find a spot. Theres bar seating if youre out solo or larger community tables, just don't be shy to ask if seats are taken! read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Cardamom rose tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This is my favorite place to grab really good coffee and get work done. I'm here about 3 times a week. A bunch of open tables to work, meet with people, etc. Strong Wif! LOVE THIS PLACE read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Chocolate Babka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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the location and ambiance is amazing. I ordered the honey graham latte and it was just ok. a little bit disappointed on their pastries. they were dry and cold. i had the butter croissant and i wasn't amazed. the staff were really friendly and really nice though. read more

My main memory was it was pretty warm but I also burn like a volcano so you ladies might love it here plus 18 sweaters haha. Grabbed a tuna Sand that had a nice hint of sweetness to it. Wifi at the nook I sat at was pretty spotty I believe I ended up on a hotspot from my cellphone They recently extended their hours and I think I left at 4pm this day read more

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What a nice cute place to have a morning cup of coffee with your girlfriends! The drinks are simple but they are great. The staff was friendly. And lots of seating area inside and outside. The cafe is in the lobby area of the church. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Milk/Dark Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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A great (not so little actually huge) spot on top of a hill in Castro valley next to a gym and a church. Inside reminds me of a college study hall lots of tables to sit at and chat or do some remote work from you lap top. This was my first time here so I asked the Barista what she would suggest I order and she said the "honey graham latte" was her favorite so I decided to order that. The latte was a perfect blend of coffee, honey & graham cracker flavor; delicious. My only feed back was that the latte felt lukewarm instead of hot. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Honey graham cracker latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Espresso drinks are awful. Like I threw it away because it wasn't drinkable. However the ambience is nice. There is a huge open inviting space for working or catching up with others. Definitely a nice environment to visit and spend some time in. It's just a bummer the drinks take away from rather than enhance the experience. read more

My sister & I got there around noon. All the bakery items were sold out at that point but I was able to get one of the last items, wasn't the best and wish I could've gotten it warmed. I got an iced chai tea latte & my sister got an iced mocha. We typically go to Philz for our coffee but wanted to change it up. Unfortunately both drinks didn't impress us but overall the ambiance was nice, everyone was respectful and although there was also a line it was still a good experience. read more

It is part of the church reach out/ community center. A legit coffeehouse and open for public. First time came and ordered the lavender latte. Price $6 - no other coffee place is able to keep this price. You would always pay more for the syrup. And the latte art is the most artistic in town. Neat. Not mess. I have never seen anyone from well published coffee place did this amazing work anymore. Second time came was early in the morning and seated in the patio with panoramic views. No other coffee shop could ever afford to have this views for their customers. Most are shabby because coffee beans itself are too pricey to have the customers sit down without having them bumping into each other. The commons are tight space with viewless small windows. Not what you expected from a regular neighborhood coffee shop. This is auditorium and museum coffee hangout. Coffee taste delightful and it is at lower cost to the community. Outdoor view worth million dollar. Parking on site. Garden is maintained and it is just so relaxing to sit outside in the morning or afternoon. It is served in a big cup for in house serving. read more

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The space is such an airy and refreshing space to sit and work/study. There is some noise but I personally like it and can block it out with my headphones. The workers are friendly and kind. The cashier complimented my shirt lol. The matcha latte I ordered could be less milky and a bit sweeter but I'll just ask to have it extra sweet next time. I think it is some of the better matcha I've had at a cafe for my personal liking so that's a win. As a writer, I'll def be coming here to focus more! Note: This is attached to a church. Not a good or bad thing, just something I didn't realize so if that matters to you now you know read more

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Still obsessed with this spot. The menu is limited but all the coffee is amazing. I usually opt for the flash brew. So smooth. I don't have to add anything to it. The service is always kind and quick. The line can get really long on Sundays so be patient! It's a small part in a big area full of seating and tables. I see people studying, working, and just enjoying each other's company in the seating area. I always stop by either before or after I go to church. If you're inclined, you should check out one of the services! You're welcome to bring your coffee in :) read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Flash brew + Church - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

New coffee shop in Castro Valley with big space and nice staff and service. It was previously Cafe 4. Lots of space to study and natural lights. They use Cat & Cloud Coffee from Santa Cruz which is great coffee They have some pastries options as well. Let's support them! read more

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Regular coffee that you can make at home. Not sure why this is 4.5 stars. Nothing separates them from regular coffee shops. Good customer service though. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Meh. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Got 4 different coffees including a matcha and they were all extremely mid and watered down. Cafe is nice but I wouldn't order another coffee. read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Cafe 4 is such a gem, it's located inside the cutest church building with a huge, beautiful space. The coffee is amazing; their roast comes from a local Santa Cruz roaster and you can taste the quality. I had an iced latte with just cinnamon powder, and they even foamed some milk for me... SO good! Honestly one of the best coffees I've had in a while. Super friendly service too. Loved the whole experience and will definitely be back read more

Neighborhood Coffee - Iced latte with cinnamon powder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Love studying here. No one bothers me and I don't bother anyone. Its spacious enough that you dont really hear the conversations around you. My only concern is whenever I order any type of drink, I order it with Oatmilk.... But unfortunately I dont always get oatmilk in my drink. I am lactose intolerant so I know within 10 minutes if my drink has milk or not..... thankfully they have nice, clean bathrooms which are close enough to run towards whenever I feel my stomach gurgling. ‍ Otherwise, i like coming here. If i werent lactose intolerant then would have given them. 5 But since its been 3 times that I got milk.... read more

This is my coffee stop whenever I'm in the area. Who knew a solid coffee shop would be located attached to a church?! There's so much comfortable seating inside and seating outside. I've had a their house drip coffee and lattes. They use Verve beans (love it!). The staff are so friendly and kind and usually ask how my day is going which is such a small thing but not because I remember it and makes it such a positive experience. read more

I had some extremely water down coffee i would not recommend this place. The service was okay

Cafe 4 is a great place to sit down and get work done. It has wifi, lots of seats, and outlets. I ordered a matcha latte and it was very bland. The servers were pretty friendly and nice. Overall, I would just go there to study or get work done rather than for the drinks. read more