Updating my review bc I've branched out and tried other drinks and syrups that have been amazing,…read moreshoutout to the honey & maple latte, strawberry matcha (wish it was year round it's 10/10) and the vanilla and pumpkin cold foam!!! They are generally very consistent and I can really appreciate the strong espresso taste and the fact their drinks aren't just dowsed in milk and sugar. Also really appreciate how they hand whisk every matcha and believe this contributes to the best tasting matcha. Also awesome staff, plenty of seating, and clean. I love it here and it's quickly become my fave lite coffee spot.

An East Bay gem!…read more Lance and the crew here do their thing. Always considerate, kind, and excellent at making the food and drinks. I love the special added touch of bringing it to your table (when they're not too busy!). This place has a church that meets in the back on Sundays! This is also a proper cafe where people work on their laptops, like work work. It's also a place where regulars visit so there's a neighborhood feel. It reflects the diversity of the Bay Area and especially the East Bay. It's just a vibe all around. One of my favorite cafes, hands-down. Gratitude Coffee House, you inspire that which is in your name. Highly recommend!

Great French pastry bakery. The cloud donuts were delicious , the filling is light and flavorful…read more The macrons were amazing and so were the florentines. Some hot food variety, the breakfast sandwiches looked good. I didn't try them yet. Cakes look great as well, give them a try if you are in the pleasant hill, pacheco area.

A nice clean bakery located by the Casino in Pacheco. This place has loads of parking, when you…read morewalk in it's very clean, the attendants are filling in the cases with fresh goods and they are very friendly. Multiple folks greeted me upon walking in which was lovely. After walking around the cases, I decided to ask for their recommendation. The lady did a good job asking me what I liked and recommended the spinach cheese danish. The danish was light, airy and more savory (as I had hoped). I did enjoy this shop, my only quarrel was only my personal taste. I prefer goods that are a bit more heavy on flavor- not that this was not flavorful, it was just a bit more light and airy.

Rooted is hands down the best coffee shop in the area and I love coming here! My favorite order is…read moreany latte and the Oh mega donut, and my kid love, loves the "healthy" donuts too. There's no official indoor seating but we love sitting out on the covered patio. The vibes are always so pleasant. They're always coming out with new flavors, and everything we've tried has been delicious. The avocado toast is amazing, the green goddess is a favorite, and I love their chickpea salad to go too. The employees are always happy to see you and so friendly, and the other people you run into there are just as nice. They even have little toys for the kids, which is such a nice touch, especially in the weekends when the waits are longer (pro-tip: order online before going). Just a happy place to go for delicious coffee and food. Definitely a treat!

I used to come here alll the time. Ordering online is super easy!…read more My go to is a maple matcha latte. Creamy, flavorful and delicious. Staff is so sweet and friendly! This is one of my favorite weekend spots in the summer since it is only outside seating. Seating is shaded which is great! Parking is also pretty good on a normal day!

I stopped by on a Monday morning (Labor Day holiday) before doing an escape room nearby with…read morefamily, and service was fast and friendly. Got the bacon sausage cheddar crispy sandwich, and an iced mocha with extra mocha and no whip. The sandwich took just a few minutes to be ready. My iced beverage, about twice as long, which was still pretty quick. Everything was made well. A strong chocolatey flavor in my drink, as requested. And the sandwich was nice and cheesy, with savory sausage, bacon, and egg inside. The bacon was soggy, but I still enjoyed this more than I thought I would. The outdoor patio had a simple but inviting space for visitors, with table umbrellas for shade, which I took advantage of on this beautiful sunny day.

Hanging out at Peet's today while I wait for my car at the shop!…read more It's pretty full considering it's 12pm on a Tuesday. There is plenty of seating though! Towards the back there's a large conference style table and some couch chairs. By the entrance, there's a long table for personal seating as well as easily accessible outlets for charging your devices. The staff is very sweet and helpful. I brought my own cup and they were so kind to tell me that there's a $0.25 discount for using your own cup! I got the Iced Sparkling Passion Fruit Black tea. My Stanley is pretty large, but they offered to top off my cup with black tea at no charge since the drink is usually only sold in the size medium. I ordered it half sweet, but be sure to mix it around before you drink it. It's a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing!

Visited the Koin Coffee shop today after discovering it on TikTok. Coming inside you're met with…read moreminimalism but cute decor with a nice cozy atmosphere. I tried the seasonal pumpkin spice latte, iced, which was delicious and yummy. I read that the syrups are handmade which adds a nice touch. While I did not catch the name of the cashier who helped me, she was very nice and sweet when taking my order. She had a baggy button-up with a white tank top with dirty blonde (?) hair (I don't know my hair colors), she made my first time here feel wonderful. The coffee shop itself is spacious with a couch, spaced out tables, and cute decor where you can work in a calm environment that's not too busy and noisy. I would come back again.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. The drinks are so delicious. Not too strong, not too milky. The seasonal menu is…read morea must -- the orange coconut latte (iced) is top-tier. The food is amazing. Everyone is so nice. Clean and beautiful space. VISIT!

I stopped by around 8:30 AM on Sunday AM. Located by bart and near an apartment complex…read more Ordered an iced cortado for a lil less than $6. It tasted pretty standard. nothing amazing but got the job done ! Parking: BART parking complex ( free on weekends) Vibes: Really open with couches and chairs, great for reading or catching up with friends. Theres not really tables (more like coffee tables), so its not much of WFH/study spot. However given the quiet ambiance and open lighting, I really enjoyed this spot and got some work done on my ipad :) This location is tucked away, but if you happen to be taking bart on your commute, theres a pick up window which is great. Id probably stop by again if I was near bart WC !

This was probably one of the most modern and chic coffee shops I've ever been to -- and I can't…read morebelieve I slept on it until now! It's amazing how this place has grown, and I'm glad to see what they've done over the years. Their roastery is based in Oakland, but they have started to branch out to Contra Costa and other areas of Alameda County, which I have found quite surprising. I decided that trying their newest store out in Walnut Creek would do it justice -- and indeed, it tastes just like the one I tried in Oakland -- vibes, coffee drink, and pastry, everything with it's local taste. I got an easy vanilla latte -- and a butter croissant. Both tasted just as yummy as they say in other foodies' reviews. The only downside is the guest patio next to their stop -- I wasn't even sure if I was even allowed to sit there. I wish they could have made it clearer for other patrons so that they wouldn't get confused like I did.

Nice selection of snacks and they have a Starbucks! They do have a limited menu and run out of…read moreitems like many Starbucks at the moment though. They're pretty fast and the longest I've seen the line was one person. I've had occasions where there were no employees behind bar and the wait for that is less than two minutes.

Small cafe inside the Barnes and Noble at the Veranda shopping mall in Concord…read more My teen and I stopped by earlier this week, so I could get a matcha latte and she could browse. My drink was ready in minutes and was fine. Enjoyed looking at some classic books displayed nearby while I sipped it. Happy to return.

I originally went out looking for a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and Googled "good breakfast…read morenear me." This spot came up, and although my wife and I have driven past it many times, we've never stopped in. Today, I decided to finally give it a try. After looking through the Google photos, I changed my mind and ordered a breakfast plate instead of a sandwich. Parking was a little challenging. I arrived around 11:00 a.m. and had to circle the block a few times before finding a spot directly in front of the diner. When I walked in, I wasn't sure whether I should seat myself or wait to be seated. All of the waitresses appeared busy, so I stood near the entrance. Once she was available, Marianna greeted me. Initially, I wasn't a fan of being asked whether I was picking up food rather than whether I was dining in or taking out, but I quickly realized they may be accustomed to regular customers who already know the process. Since it was my first visit, I explained that I wasn't sure if I should seat myself. Personally, I think a sign near the entrance would be helpful for first-time guests. Since I was dining alone, I chose a seat at the counter and ordered the Sugar Plum Special with cheese grits and sourdough toast. While waiting for my food, I noticed something that concerned me. The staff did not appear to be wearing gloves, and I observed food being handled after touching various surfaces, including condiments, plates, glasses, and trash areas. While I understand that food service relies heavily on proper handwashing practices, I personally felt uncomfortable watching bread being handled directly by hand. I requested that my toast be handled with a utensil instead, and my request was accommodated without issue. When my food arrived, my eggs were cooked exactly as requested--scrambled hard--and the bacon was perfectly crispy. The bacon was a little saltier than I personally prefer, but that's more about my taste than the preparation. Overall, both items were flavorful. Now, let's talk about the grits. I come from a strong Southern background, and we take our grits seriously. The presentation was fantastic. The butter melting on top and the cheese looked absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, the texture wasn't there on the first serving. The grits were noticeably gritty and undercooked. After a couple of bites, I sent them back and requested they be cooked a bit longer. One of the waitresses explained that customers typically need to request the grits "well done." That was surprising to me because I've always believed grits should naturally be cooked until smooth and creamy. In my opinion, that's how they're meant to be served. Thankfully, the second batch was much better. While they still could have been stirred a bit more, the texture improved significantly and was much closer to what I expected. I also want to recognize Marianna for her excellent service. She was accommodating, attentive, and handled my concerns professionally throughout the meal. Overall, I would return. The restaurant has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and an old-school diner feel that is becoming harder to find these days. It reminded me of the kind of place you'd visit after church on a Sunday morning or somewhere you'd go with your grandparents for a comforting home-cooked meal. While there were a few areas that could be improved, the welcoming environment and friendly service left a positive impression on me.

We came here for breakfast as soon as they opened. This place gets busy! They had really…read morecomfortable booths. The menu had a good selection and reasonably priced. The service was fast and the food was good. We had a good experience.

The coffee is very good. I like it served piping hot. If it given to me not piping hot that it…read morepractically scalds my tongue then I give the coffee shop an automatic "F" for flunky barista. The barista is still yelling at the paying customers. I was yelled at last week. Maybe the barista needs to get own hearing check and may need a hearing aid? The owner could try purchase a roll of sticky grey 3 inch wide tape that is so sticky it will stay in place until the tape is removed as a form of behavior modification. The barista was incredibly rude and quite nasty tempered. I was polite. I wasn't screaming at the barista there at all. I would encourage every patron start the day off teaching the barista a lesson that may change the barista into be a little more appropriate. The barista is to experience a 6 month restriction or the owner to fire the barista outright. The best way, place the barista on restriction and restrict the tips to one copper penny and not any other money, coins or dollars to be the tip. From now on the only tip paid to the barista is just 1 copper penny. The ambiance needs working on inside barrelista coffee house.

Came in on a Wednesday morning and tried the June Bug seasonal drink, which was an iced blackberry…read morelatte. It was pretty good! I wasn't sure how I'd like the fruit with espresso, but it worked really well. There were chunks of blackberry, and the flavor really came through. They also have a small selection of pastries, but I didn't try any this time. And they sell stickers! Service was okay, not really friendly.

Got two Sub Club sandwiches on an everything bagel and a poppy seed bagel, and they did not…read moredisappoint! The portions are massive these are true SANDWICHES loaded with fresh ingredients. They're incredibly generous with the fillings, so you definitely get your money's worth. They can get super busy, so be prepared to be a little patient. It's a family-run business, and they're working hard to serve what I honestly think are the best bagels and sandwiches in the Pleasant Hill area. Well worth the wait!

This place stands out in bagel shops! They have a full menu of breakfast and lunch items, veggie,…read moremeat, and fish included. The biggest thing that makes them the BEST bagel place around is the freshness of their vegetables and overall quality ingredients!! You go to Panera or any of those chains, the lettuce and onions are wilted and the cucumbers are old. Not this place! And, to top it all off, they're all super sweet and nice!