Everything is soo flaky, fluffy, and flavorful!…read more Loved every pastry I've purchased here. I also get their ube latte and match latte.

One's Cafe is getting quite the buzz out here in the East Bay. They started with a super small one…read morein Castro Valley (the one I visited), but I just recently drove past their newer Alameda location that looks like a bigger space. The Castro Valley one is super tiny, no indoor seating and really only enough room for about 2-3 people to line up to order for the inside. It's a bit too tight in there for me. They do mostly Asian inspired pastries, mostly using croissant dough in all kinds of creative shapes and sizes. Even though many things don't fit my preference as I'm not big on savory pastries or ones that have meat in them, they do make some attractive and unique looking pastries. So I get it, why people line up for this. But I have tried several sweet type pastries and here are some notes. Custard Tart ($4/5*) Probably one of the best egg/custard tarts I've ever had. This is one of the simpler things in their display case. This is literally a flaky pastry and a well made custard filling. Most everything else in that display case is 2-3 times bigger and much more going on with fillings and decorations. I like simple pastries so this hit on my sensibilities big time. The custard was smooth and not too sweet, very Asian in sweetness. And the best part was the crust, it was so flaky, light and buttery. 10 times better than any egg tart I've had a Chinese or Portuguese bakery. Almond Danish ($7.50/3.5*) This is one of their more elaborate creations, even tho this is somewhat simpler than many other pastries they have. But this name doesn't really correlate with what I tasted, there is a lot more going on. The pastry part is in the shape of a muffin, but the texture is flaky like a croissant, maybe slightly more dense than a croissant. Then there may be a small amount of almond paste in the middle, but there were a lot more of this coffee cream. This was too big for me to eat in one sitting so I split it in half. It was decent but it definitely isn't an Almond Danish. Lol Strawberry Croffle ($5/5*) I love true Belgian/Liege waffles made with a yeasted dough but cooked til crisp in a cast iron waffle press. Not sure if this is Liege style but it carried a lot of the characteristics of one. Crisp from caramelized sugar being cooked in the exterior, nice chew in the center and garnished simply with a strawberry cream. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cold Brew ($4.25/3.5*) I didn't love it, but it wasn't bad. It tasted better if drunk with one of their pastries. Alone I wouldn't do it again. But as a companion with a pastry, sure. I'll round to a fiver cuz service is usually pretty nice and efficient. And even tho 75% of the things here are too busy and complicated for me, the simple things I have tried, really schmacks. So a fandom has formed.

I always thought Tram Coffee was popular for its coffee, and I am not a coffee person, so I never…read morevisited the store before, but today I just realized that their fruit tea is just as good. I tried the Peach Orange Tea with 25% sugar and regular ice, and it was so refreshing! I think there's lemongrass in the fruit tea, which adds a really nice flavor and makes the drink even more refreshing. The regular size is $7, while the large is $9.50, but the large is really huge! Definitely a good option if you're looking for a refreshing drink. The staff was friendly and helpful too. I'll definitely be back to try more of their fruit teas!

Nice trendy coffee Spot in downtown Hayward。my first time here and found out that they have wide…read moreselection of fruity teas and Vietnamese coffee mixed drinks, along with some snacks. I ordered the salted cream coffee with coffee jelly to try. The coffee taste is very strong and deep but also smooth and fragrant. The first few sips took a bit of time to get used to but it got better as I sipped it. Located right next to the movie theater. Very convenient location indeed!

Came here for a quick coffee run and decided to try this place out. Since the last place had closed…read moredown sadly but this coffee sop is true coffee shop! I love it here to the customer service to the coffee itself! When I walked in I was greeted right away and had plenty of options to choose from. I decided to get the Mexican mocha which was a miss for me it had a weird spice aftertaste. I mean I know us Latinas are spice but we sweet too lol! My man got the crème brûlée latte which was sooo delicious!! I for once chose a bad option usually I am the one who always picks the best option! But it's ok I will definitely come back for some coffee!

I am glad I went into this little cafe! It is soo nice and the barista Daniella was…read moreSo kind and helpful when choosing our coffee! I got an iced coffee and a hot mexican coffee. I will definitely be back again!

Good place ! The coffee was absolutely hot and delicious, the bagel was fresh and tasty, and the…read moreprices were very reasonable. It's always nice to find a spot that has great food, great coffee, and great service without breaking the bank. The location is also very convenient. This was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

I was craving a nice hot latte this morning and thought it would be a great opportunity to support…read morea small business. This place stood out because it had a lot of reviews and was close to my house. The cafe itself is small, a bit stuffy inside. There is ample parking on the side which was a plus. There were only three customers inside when I arrived. When I walked in, the first thing I was asked was, "What does your dog need" rather than a hello or good morning. I explained that my dog and I were there to order coffee, and I was told the menu was outside and that she would help me at the door. It wasn't necessarily rude, just an unusual interaction. A sign explaining the dog policy might help avoid this awkward situation/confusion in the future. Unfortunately, the coffee was the biggest disappointment. After waiting about 15 minutes, my latte tasted watered down and lacked flavor. The best way I can describe it is that it tasted like warm cardboard. I don't mind waiting for a quality drink, but this one missed the mark. I ended up going home and adding more coffee and milk to make it drinkable. I genuinely wanted to like this place and was excited to try it, but the coffee was a letdown. If you're stopping by before work, be aware that the wait may be longer than expected.

Tried Pampas for the first time today and loved it. It has a beautiful and cozy ambiance and the…read moreempanadas were delicious too. We tried the pumpkin spice chai latte and also matcha latte with autumn spice and both were lovely. My partner also throughly enjoyed his beef and chorizo empanadas. I loved my ham and cheese one - it was an elevated hot pocket to me :) (and I LOVED hot pockets when I was little!)

Although I live in Martinez, I never mind driving 40 minutes to Las Pampas Cafe. I love the place:…read moreit's clean, offers awesome customer service, and has a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. The empanadas are the best--less greasy than others I've tried--and there's a great variety. The lattes are amazing, too; we tried the autumn latte, and it was fantastic. I totally recommend this place. If you enjoy listening to piano, it's a great spot to enjoy some piano tunes.

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!

Very cute inside, lots of menu options, reasonably priced, nice staff, lots of parking. I got the…read moremango pineapple protein smoothie and it was great and didn't taste like protein powder

Natalie was amazing over the phone and helped recommended a few popular items for me to order. I…read moretried multiple dessert places but this one stood out to me the most. My friend was feeling under the weather, so I wanted to send her some goodies to brighten up her day. AND BOY DID THEY DELIVER! I ordered a dozen of their popular flavored macarons and mango matcha latte because she loves fruity matchas! I would have definitely hired this business for our wedding. They make super cute, aesthetically pleasing to look at desserts and mini desserts. Go check out their website! They have so many goodies and I wish this business was here in SoCal so I could try everything! Thanks for helping me out Natalie!

I would strongly encourage people to be cautious when choosing to support Always Yours Bakery Cafe…read morein Castro Valley. I recently came across a former employee's post detailing some very disturbing allegations about the working conditions and food safety practices at this establishment. The concerns include allegedly serving days-old premixed matcha, failing to properly maintain and clean equipment, and, most alarmingly, a reported sewage incident involving human waste near food preparation and display areas. On top of these reported health and sanitation concerns, the former employee described an unfair and hostile working environment where staff allegedly felt disrespected and mistreated. While I cannot personally verify these allegations, they are serious enough to make me reconsider supporting this business. It's hard to support a business when there are such troubling accounts of how employees are treated, especially when potential food safety violations are involved. No employee should have to work in unsafe or degrading conditions, and no customer should have to question whether the food they're purchasing has been handled safely. Please be careful when choosing this bakery and take the time to look into these concerns before supporting the business. Small businesses deserve support, but that support should also come with accountability, respect for employees, and a commitment to basic health and safety standards.

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!

I came to try this place since I was in the area. Next to the kiosk, there was a sign that said…read morethat the Pomegranate Lime Tea was $7 10/16/26-10/18/26 so I decided to try it since I like lime flavored drinks. Ordering was easy and the wait was quick. The Pomegranate Lime Tea was pretty good. Nice bold, refreshing flavor! The cups were strong and sturdy. They have many choices for drinks. I would come back and try some of the other flavors. They also sell mochi donuts.

Loved their mango blizzard drink. It was tasty and had a great texture to it. Would definitely…read morerecommend getting that drink. We also got some of their fried chicken. It was very juicy and crunchy. I loved it a lot. If you are hungry, definitely try the chicken. Parking is rough here so get the first parking spot you can find or try the free lots. It's alot of one way roads here so be careful with driving.

Once Tea is located close to the Century Theater. There is limited street parking but they also…read morehave some free public parking lots nearby. The service was friendly and nice. The ambiance of the place was...possibly still in a remodeling phase. Otherwise, it was dark and drab. Honey White Peach Oolong Tea - light, decent, yet faint flavor.

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.