Horn BBQ is the real deal! From the moment you walk in, the smoky aroma lets you know you're about…read moreto experience something special. The food is absolutely incredible tender brisket that melts in your mouth, juicy ribs with the perfect bark, and sides that taste homemade with real soul. You can tell everything is made with pride and passion. The service was just as impressive friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. The staff made sure our table was taken care of from start to finish, and the atmosphere had that perfect mix of laid-back and lively. Great music, good vibes, and amazing food what more could you ask for? If you're anywhere near the area, Horn BBQ is a must-visit. You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next trip back!

Kinda an odd experience. Ordered brisket. Looked and smelled really good…read more After waiting for about 5 minutes for someone to come to the counter. He's placing the brisket in my serving box and says. "Oh, by the way we are out of sauce." I arrived just before 2:00 PM. I asked for a cup for the soda machine, that's not working. Choice is Coke or Sprite. The collard greens were the only side they had left. They were good. Brisket had a nice smoke taste but could have used a little sauce. I can't remember going to a bbq place that has run out of sauce. I also can't remember ordering an entree and not getting at least 1 side included in the price. I was charged for a small greens after paying $31 for the brisket. Maybe I tried them on an off day.

Wonderful dinner last night at Locanda Positano in Lafayette. Locanda Positano is tucked away on…read moreBrown Street in Lafayette. So much delicious food in a wonderful atmosphere. We savored the Locanda Salad, Fritto Misto, incredible focaccia from the Bread Basket, Arancini, Linguini Alle Vongole, Penne Alla Vodka, and the evening special: rigatoni with braised beef and sausage. Every dish was delicious! I'm still thinking about the Locanda salad; it was fabulous! We enjoyed dinner at the bar. The drinks were fantastic, Danny provided excellent service, and Renato and the rest of the staff made us feel right at home. IG: robinmwood

Their average star rating exactly reflects everything at Locanda Positano. Nothing spectacular,…read morejust solid all the way across the board and in the up and down experiences provided by most restaurants these days, there is something to be commended in consistency. Food is good, potions of pasta are a touch on the small, I recommend ordering a starter for the table to share. Service is excellent; attentive and friendly both indoors and out. Ambiance is right out of the "how to decorate an Italian restaurant" playbook, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Currently sitting comfortably in my #2 Italian Food spot in the area.

Delicious food Yummy perfect cappuccinos…read more Nice friendly people Arrive early for your favorite treats !

This cute petite storefront bakery has a modest selection of french pastries and cookies baked…read moredaily. They also carry some imported french cheeses, butter and jams. Surprisingly they also carry over a handful of different flavors of gelato ice cream too. I stopped in and decided to try a chocolate croissant with Isigny chocolate which apparently is a special regional chocolate that is only made in Normandy, France. The chocolate croissant was reasonably priced for under $5. Recommended if you're in the area.

I was at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and ran across Susie Cakes and got excited. I didn't…read moreknow there was one in Lafayette. So of course I stopped by. I saw all the pretty decorated cakes, cupcakes and big cookies. I looked at the top of the counter and saw a banana chocolate chip bread and I scooped that one up to go. The employees looked so cute in their uniforms and the cashier who rang up my order was super friendly. I got home and tried a slice of bread. It's was so moist and the icing on top was perfectly sweet and glad to see that it wasn't globbed on so heavily. I will definitely come by again the next time I'm in town.

4.5 stars here. The assortment of cupcakes is out of this world! I usually get just the standard…read morevanilla and chocolate for my kids' birthday parties, but I decided to add the strawberry ones and am so glad that I did. The strawberry ones were completely gone at the end. Service was outstanding. It was my first time there and Mt. Diablo Blvd was closed due to a weekend event. Sunshine and her colleague stayed on the phone with me and navved me through the backstreets so that I could pull up on their back parking lot. The only drawback is that they are on the pricey side, but you do get what you pay for.

Quick fact before I do my review: Before officially being in a relationship, The Hideout Kitchen is…read morewhere we had our very first date. And it was at the former location. So what better place to dine in to celebrate out 2nd Year Wedding Anniversary at The Hideout Kitchen :) We went for dinner. Our server was KEVIN. Simply...HE IS JUST AWESOME. He knows the menu, he knows the history, and has amazing stories to share with everyone. Great guy. A lot of people there that night seemed to be celebrating something. The noise was a bit loud that I felt I had to almost yell to have a conversation with my husband. But the vibe was great. I enjoyed looking around at the decor. We ordered: - TRUFFLE FRIES for appetizers - I loved everything about it. haha. Tastey! - linguine & clams - I ordered this. It was good. However, I felt it was way oily. And after every bite I took, I had to wipe my mouth. And I accidentally spilled oil on my shirt. - PASTA ALLA CARBONE with steak - My husband enjoyed it and started to get full towards clearing out his bowl haha. - SCALLOPED POTATOES - I ordered a side of this. Definitely was not expecting to look the way it did, but I thought the presentation was beautiful. It was good; however, I was not a fan at how crunchy and hard the top first layer was. In a few areas, it was almost burnt. But I thought it was pretty good without the need for a type of sauce on the side. - For drinks, I had to Summer sangria and my husband had the Rumble in the Jungle. We enjoyed it. Definitely hit the spot. No complaints at all about these drinks. - And Kevin surprised us with a dessert to celebrate : Cranberry Bread Pudding. This was delicious. Very flavorful. I am not really into Cranberry, but this is definitely an exception. Loved the fruits on the side as well. The Hideout Kitchen will always have a place in our hearts. We will definitely come back. We still need to try this place out for Brunch. We need to try their UBE pancakes! hehehe. And thanks Kevin for being amazing that night!

3.75 stars. The…read moreHideout Kitchen's front patio on a warm morning, as well as their sophisticated interiors, make this eatery a good choice if atmosphere is as important as the food itself. I noticed a couple Filipino-inspired dishes on the brunch menu -- Pulled Pork Silog, & the one we tried, Ube Hotcakes. Fluffy & coated in a deep purple sauce, but they didn't posses the distinct taste of ube. My Breakfast Burrito was very well put together, & so hearty, I could only get through half. Every bite saw a dip into the tasty hot sauce. And like the five-year old that I am, I loved that tater tots were a side option. I wouldn't make the drive from my neck of the woods specifically for the Hideout Kitchen, but should I find myself in Lafayette again, I wouldn't say no to an invite here.

Many years ago I used to go to the Danville sideboard quite frequently, so I was very excited when…read moresome friends asked if we wanted to go to the Lafayette location with them. The consistency between locations is incredible, they had so much of the same feel. I loved the patio and that you could sit across on the lawn if you wanted. They even have lawn chairs for you to borrow. The menu is limited but good. I was surprised they didn't have a sav blanc, but the sangrias were delicious. I got a vegan ceasar which was great, but probably too much dressing. My fiancé got a pork quesadilla that he absolutely loved. He was a very very big fan of the salad on top and said it played a huge role in making the dish cohesive and feel much lighter. I also tried the corn pasta which was delicious. Especially with such a cute location, we will be back!

I've never had a bad meal at Sideboard! The breakfast pudding with asparagus and the side salad…read morewith its light vinaigrette is absolutely delicious. The breakfast mac & cheese with bacon is another favorite and always hits the spot. And don't even get me started on the desserts, they're next level. I also love the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You order at the counter, grab a table, help yourself to water, and the friendly staff brings your food right to you. It's casual, comfortable, and consistently one of my favorite places in Lafayette. Highly recommend!

The fam and I have been going to Likikoi since they've opened, mostly for convenience purposes…read more Started out amazing, but as we ordered more and more, there's been quite a bit of inconsistency. Will we get good or mediocre drinks today? Will our drinks be accurate or would we need to spend some more time to get our drinks fixed? Always a gamble, but hey, I do love to gamble (usually in a different setting lol). Sometimes the drinks are really good. The ones I've had the most consistencies are their house milk tea and their tropical fruit tea. Recommendation is to order everything as-is since if things (such as sugar level) are adjusted, it's most likely watered down. Luckily the drinks aren't way too sweet, but still a bit sweeter than I'd like, and I'd prefer a bit more tea flavor. My daughter has been big on their Thai tea, but after some inconsistencies with flavor, she's switched to their matcha horchata drink. Pretty good, and they have other kinds of drinks like that too. My son likes the house milk tea with lychee jelly, and the husband enjoys the Oreo drinks here, but they don't taste right in my opinion. I like their house milk tea, jasmine milk tea, tropical fruit tea, and once a while, their ube taro drink. On the safe side, I normally stick with tropical tea and house milk tea at this location. Props to Lilikoi for having some "unique" drinks such as mango almighty (mango smoothie with tajin and chamoy), various horchata drinks, and more. They seem to specialize more in the tropical fruit teas, so highly recommend for those.

First tried Lilikoi in 3/2022, right around when they first opened. I had ube horchata with boba…read moreand I wasn't able to taste much of the ube flavor. Since I went close to when they first opened, I thought they would get the kinks worked out so I wanted to try again before I judged. I came today (2/4/2025) after a doctor's appointment. I noticed they have ube coffee on the menu. Unfortunately, the employees told me they were out of ube. I ordered the Thai milk tea with no ice at 50% sweet. Given the heavy rain and cold weather, I asked if they could make the drink hot and they said they don't do hot drinks. Really? Every boba spot I've been to in the 4.5 years I've lived in Contra Costa County - including Sharetea, Mr. Green Bubble, Teaspoon, and Yi Fang - offer hot drinks. Everywhere EXCEPT Lilikoi. As for the drink itself, I could taste the Thai tea flavor somewhat but it seemed a bit watered down. I've had better Thai milk tea elsewhere. The drink cost $5, which is less compared to other boba spots. But I'd rather pay a bit more for drinks that don't tasted watered down. I don't think I'll return, even if in the area.

Came here for dessert. The staff is friendly with lots of open seating. Self serve stations and pay…read moreat the counter. The ambiance is casual and inviting. Recommend.

My boyfriend, his sister, sister's husband, and I came to Yogurt Shack for dessert after dinner…read morenearby. This is one of my boyfriend's sister's favorite places! Echoing other reviewers here, I thought Yogurt Shack had a good variety of flavors and toppings. Store is very clean, and there were plenty of seats for us to sit down and enjoy our froyo. One thing I would like to see, though, is more dairy-free options. (I'm sensitive to dairy, and can only eat small amounts at a time.)

Excellent brewery that is family friendly and has both indoor and outdoor seating…read more The food was really good even with no fryer, there are plenty of options. The ambiance was what you would want in a brewery. Very chill, fun and friendly vibes. There are TVs in the indoor area and lots of space outside. There was a wide range of beers options and a good crowd mix of people. I was happy I was able to visit here and look forward to coming back again!

Pros - Friendly cashier, good assortment of beer and ciders, dog-friendly…read more Neutral - Loud music outside. Cons - No employee approached a male dog owner over his pit bull excessively howling / yelping over another dog. A couple yelps, fine. It kept going, it was loud, the silver-haired Boomer was taking his sweet time to ( not ) control his dog with respect to other people in the patio area. So, dogs are preferred over people, no one on staff to politely ask the man to control the dog immediately? One more thing: the barking was such a nuisance that I and another customer were looking back at the owner to see if he was taking care of it, the customer quipped about the dog going to be attacking him, if anything, I joked that I'd be fine, he then suddenly held up the numbered signage for his order ( w/ metal stand ) saying he was going to hit me with it. ( No light-hearted tone, moreso irritated and aggressive. ) And this is how suddenly bad things happen, how a customer spews out a verbal threat ( technically criminal assault ), linked to an out-of-control situation with a pet owner and his dog and a restaurant that won't do anything about it. Simple Solution: Train employees ( or remind them ) to assertively and cordially request owners to keep their dogs peaceful and quiet. Otherwise, it's sweeping a problem under the rug. Not smart nor respectful of other customers. Being Fair: If you like the energy of a loud restaurant, whether it's music and/or dogs barking, then you should be fine, drinks and all. If you love dogs, yet want them responsibly controlled in an environment where you seek to maintain an actual meaningful conversation, this establishment is a roll of the dice.

A spacious cafe with wifi, AC and plenty of tables + pet friendly…read more Came to get some work done and their iced coffee is strong. They also have food and bobas that looked good. Staff friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the space.

Really do not recommend if you like coffee or iced lattes. Wanted to like this spot, but have no…read moreclue how they are making their drinks. Tried an iced red velvet mocha and when it came out it was bright red like a smoothie. Took a sip of it and it was hot. Not warm but hot. All the ice had melted in the cup. I asked for another cup of ice which they provided and as soon as I poured the drink on that all the ice melted ( pic below is after more ice was asked for). Tasted like a cup of milk and water. I don't think they are mixing their lattes right but are rather just pouring everything randomly into a cup and calling it a day. Nice staff, good ambiance. I also mentioned to the barista that "I tried something new and it's a miss which is my own fault" but rather than them offering to make me something new or apologize they said nothing. Disappointed I wasted $6.45 and threw the coffee away