I love a delicious local mom and pop shop. My absolute favorite dish here is the chilaquiles with the homemade salsa - including the fresh agua de fresa The birria is also finger licking good! Can't go wrong with anything here. This place feels like you're walking into your Latina aunties house, ready to be served some homemade meals read more

Been here quite a few times...old school diner with Anerican and Mexican style breakfast. Ordered the Hobo breakfast and you get a choice of toast or biscuit and gravy. My BF ordered French toast platter. It was Mother's Day today and it was busy but our food came out in less than 10 minutes. We could peek into the kitchen and all the cooks were working hard and organized , and the ladies that work here are always nice. read more

My new favorite breakfast/brunch place in the area! The pancakes here are super fluffy and buttery. Portion is generous and food comes out fast. I also tried the steak and the pork chop, both are delicious. You can't go wrong with the Mexican hot chocolate either. read more

Rosy's Cafe - Mexican Chocolate - American Near Me - Hayward, California

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Sunday afternoon busy but service is always quick friendly and the people come and go very smoothly. Never disappoints. Food is perfect every time. Never leave here hungry that's for sure. Diner vibe and my kids especially like all the toys and trinkets for sale. read more

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Can not remember why I had went to Hayward.My bf and I ended up looking for a spot they made egg rolls because we needed it for an event and saw this cafe and we decided to go and try it it's a family owned business, the two waiters young ladies were amazing and sweet. We ordered huevos rancheros and a Denver omelet it was so yummy and very fulfilling.the place gets super packed.Would recommend for sure. read more

Rosy's Cafe - American Near Me - Hayward, California

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The breakfast here is great! I visited for the first time this week and got the large hot hobo and it was spicy and the house salsa they have on hand is so good! If you're looking for a small diner with great food this is a place to check out read more

Rosy's Cafe - Hobo Plate and Breakfast Sandwich - American Near Me - Hayward, California

I was in the neighborhood and it was brunch time on a Sunday. I have been here a couple of times, they serve a nice breakfast, American and Mexican choices. Walking in, it was packed but a few tables in the back which I have never been. The wait people were busy but friendly. They took my order quickly and the food was delivered relatively quickly too, not rushed. Someone stopped occasionally to check in. On this occasion, I ordered the huevos rancheros. It was a nice portion with rice and beans, whatever. the egg was cooked just so for me to break and have it run on tortilla and rest of my egg. Together with the rice and beans, a good balance. Pay at the front counter by informing the cashier the table number. There was a back up at the counter as take out pick up and paying diners ahead of me trying to get out. Otherwise, an eventual and pleasant meal. read more

Rosy's Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - American Near Me - Hayward, California

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Excellent choices. Mexican and American offers so hard to choose from. I love their breakfast and home fries. Family environment. Gets busy during lunch read more

After years of living in Hayward, I'm surprised this was my first time making it to Rosy's Cafe! If you're looking for a no-frills, hearty breakfast, this is your spot. My husband and I stopped by on a weekend late morning because we wanted a filling breakfast and we definitely got it here. There was a lot of hustle and bustle when we arrived, and even though the restaurant was practically full, we were seated immediately. Service is so quick here so it makes sense that even folks who dined in were in and out. We ordered the country fried steak & eggs along with the chorizo & eggs and a strawberry agua fresca. Both dishes were really good and the portions were huge. If I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the chorizo & eggs again because it was really flavorful. The agua fresca was refreshing, but wish it had more strawberry flavor. It tasted a little watered down. Prices were pretty reasonable all around. Fun little add on: they also sell some toys by the front. You can get action figures and even lafufus. Open for dinner starting 7/31! read more

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First time here, it was poppin! Full restaurant , but we got seated right away. Everyone looked to be enjoying their food and talking. Our server greeted us right away and was very kind. 10/10 food! I would recommend this place for good breakfast freshly made. read more

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First time here, walked in and we were seated immediately. We came on a Sunday and there was lots of customers inside. Restaurant was very busy. There is a lot of seating available, customer service is friendly and fast. The volume inside the restaurant is LOUD as employees holler at each other from across the restaurant and its like an organized chaos going on type of vibe/ambiance (due to the employees and how they communicate) Food is good, very flavorful and authentic I enjoyed my meal and so did my son Prices are reasonable Parking is easy to come by and parking lot is safe No alcohol served (no mimosas ) read more

Rosy's Cafe - Carnitas Omelette - American Near Me - Hayward, California

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Horrible service, which affects the food delivery. I've directed my office team to avoid this place at all cost. read more

Rosy's Cafe - Entrance of establishment! - American Near Me - Hayward, California

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AMERICAN VS. MEXICAN ITEMS I follow some "Collections" on Yelp. Rosy's Cafe is listed on the "Collection" of worthy brunches in the East Bay. I wanted to check this place out. The first time I came here was on MLK Day for breakfast. As I walked inside Rosy's Cafe its decor felt as I was eating at a diner in the 1970s and early 1980s. For brunch restaurants the first thing I order is steak and eggs. The reason is I love steak and if I can have it for breakfast I'll order it. What was intriguing at Rosy's Cafe about the steak item for breakfast it was ribeye. Therefore the "stakes" were high. I am not a fan of French toast as I find it heavy for my taste. However the churros-style French toast was intriguing so I decided to order it. For beverage I ordered Mexican chocolate. I set low expectations for the churros-style French toast. After the first bite I enjoyed the churros-style French toast as the cinnamon added sweetness texture. Also the churros-style French toast doesn't taste too eggy. When I received my ribeye steak and eggs I feared that the ribeye was too caramelized. Since I ordered my steak medium rare I felt the steak would be medium. I was wrong the steak was medium well in my opinion. The ribeye was a downer. Since I ordered an American item for breakfast I want to try a Mexican item. I came back to Rosy's Cafe on the first Sunday of February. On the Mexican breakfast items I was deliberating between the chile verde omelette or carnitas omelette. Then I went back and forth between the chile verde omelette or the chicken fajita omelette. I asked my server out of the two omelettes if she would recommend the chile verdi or chicken fajita. She suggested the chile verde omelette as she stated that's the item she orders the most when she eats at Rosy's Cafe. I ordered the chile verde omelette. Since I enjoyed the churros-style French toast I ordered that item again. I was little worried if the chile verde omelette would be too heavy. Most of the time when I order chile verde it for enchiladas. The chile verde omelette was tasty but not heavy. I enjoyed eating the chile verde omelette with the corn tortillas. Sometimes corn tortillas can be tough and rough, but the corn tortillas I ate at Rosy's Cafe was warm and soft. As last time I enjoyed the churros-style French Toast. I would have rated Rosy's Cafe higher, but I can't get over the ribeye I ate the first time I ate here. Even though the steak wasn't tough it also wasn't medium rare as I requested. If I come back to Rosy's Cafe multiple times and enjoyed other items that ribeye I ate still lingers with me. read more

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This place is a go to for my friends and family. I've been here multiple times and every time is hella good. This last time I came here with friends who are from out of town and they wanted a good breakfast. We got there and were seated hella quick and the service from the wait staff was good. The store is small, but they make it work. The food is good and I like how cozy it is because it initiates conversation. I like how you can get a traditional breakfast and a mexican one. read more

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Great food kids approved. Fast service wait staff on point. Little place but great atmosphere. read more

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I loved the small Dinner feel. The food was really good. The service was good too. Staff very helpful and friendly. If you are looking for a community diner this is it. We will be back! read more

We were looking for a basic diner to replace the Dell Cafe in Castro Valley (which is now closed). Where to go for some basic eggs and such? Rosy's was a good find. I got the bacon, cheese and egg omelette and added avocado. The charge was $16. It was CHOCK FULL of all three items. Better than the Dell's old version. Hubby had chilaquiles with chorizo. They were good. The chips were still crispy and covered with toppings. The hashbrowns could be crispier. The toast could be more completely buttered. Parking is easy, in the same lot as Grocery Outlet. There is nothing earth-shattering about the food here, just good basic diner food. If you live in the area, it is worth a visit. read more

Great service and excellent food. We shared an omelette breakfast which was large enough for the two of us. We walked out happy and satisfied but not overly full. Decor is cute, and homey which we found comfortable and relaxing. Great food and overall a wonderful experience. read more

The food here is soooo good!! Def will be returning! Great customer service and good prices. Not much seating, but worth the wait. By far the BEST breakfast spot in Hayward! read more

My family and I use to come here multiple times a month. They were nice and the food was good. For a while now, the service has gone down hill and for some in our family the food went down as well however, my dish still remained tasty. This last time we went I think it was the straw that just broke the camels back which was the lousy service. We went in there and I was trying to ask the young lady questions and she was just very short with me. It wasn't that busy yet and it doesn't hurt to be kind and smile to your patrons. Even though Rosy wasn't there that day, Rosy has changed as well. They use to be nice and it was nice to go into a cafe where the people would remember you and welcome you back. So the food to me is still good but why keep spending our money where we don't feel welcome. They just changed for the worse and it's been a long while since they've been like this. Peace Rosy read more

I had the Birria with rice, beans & flour tortillas! The taste & flavor was delicious! I'm coming back Just to order the Birria tacos! read more

Rosy's Cafe - My famous Birria meal... - American Near Me - Hayward, California

Everything is delicious with Rosy's Cafe!!! My favorite is chicken fried steak Service is great. Just need to put music not to laugh it will be a great. In my opinion. Thank you Rosy and team read more

First time eating here and it was a great choice!! Food was delicious the customer service was great everyone was so polite and attentive. The vibe was welcoming. Definitely worth the hour drive. read more

When this place opened in 2018 I had just moved up here and tried this place- the customer service was superb, the warmth the food everything was delicious- I have since moved away but back this weekend 5/31/25. So I talked my daughter into having breakfast here and this is my UPDATED review- establishment itself is clean and updated- restroom clean but only 1 stall- my daughter and I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs to share because in the past plates were a good size- now they are average size but we both shared anyway- eggs were overcooked we ordered med. we ordered my grandson Mickey Mouse pancakes which basically is 1 med size pancake and 2 small ones for the ears. Let's talk about CUSTOMER SERVICE- I feel in the past everyone was more attentive and friendly- Rosy would come to the tables and ask how everything is and chit chat a bit- felt like home- this time the young waitress which may be her daughter took our order- didn't serve us in facT the one who served us wasn't friendly at all. Kinda just put the plates down- not once did they ever come back around to ask if there was anything else we needed or how the food was or anything. When we were leaving to pay the lady at the counter which I assume was rosy (I kinda remember what she looked like)just repeated our order, asked us if it was cash or card and charged up- I mentioned how I hadn't been there since the year they opened and all she replied was oh! Disappointing- bring the customer service back when you first opened! Food was ok! But not the same as it was in the past. read more

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It was a great experience going to this mexican place, they have the vest old fashion abuelita hot chocolate and the service was excellent also I definitely recommended. read more

Delicious breakfast. We had the Mexican breakfast & it hit the spot. Friendly service as well!

I have been coming here a few years now and I have been struggling on what to rate it. When I first tried the establishment I couldn't really see the allure or why they stood out. To me, they seemed like any other diner, to be honest. Then I kept going on off days/times because I was dealing with a work project that stressed me out so I needed a break and happened to be close by. Keep in mind the first few times I would order a variety of any of the American breakfasts they offered. THAT is where I went wrong. One day I decided to try the Mexican breakfast options and never looked back. I started going once a week and much to my dismay realized I'd become a regular because my server walks up to me and says "decaf and water?" Thats when I knew...lol. Fast forward to today...my outlook on a 5 star review has changed. We often rate a business 5 starts when they exceed expectations or have a beautiful establishment or serve excellent food. However, thats all in the eye of the beholder. Everyone is different and what may constitute a 5 star review to you, may not to me. I realized my idea of a 5 star experience has changed. A 5 star rating to me looks like... Food - How does it taste? Do I get excited right before it comes out bc I KNOW its gonna get bomb? Ambiance/Customer Service - not just the way the space LOOKS but how happy are the people serving you? Do they make you feel welcome? Do they remember you? Those 3 things FOR ME are how I rate an establishment. Rosy and her family are out there everyday running that establishment and while it may "appear" to be a diner or a little hole in the wall kind of place, it hits the mark for me. Seriously though...the Mexican breakfasts are where its at. read more

Rosy's Cafe - She is back y'all! - American Near Me - Hayward, California

Look up "hidden gem" in the dictionary and you'll get Rosy's. I've been coming here for years and love it everytime. The fact I can get delicious Mexican rice with breakfast makes me very happy! You can also tortillas instead of toast if you'd like. Everything from their traditional breakfast to their Chilaquiles to their lunch plates are delicious and will have you coming back. read more

Warm and friendly, quick service, yummy food. Relaxed atmosphere with a local breakfast joint kinda feel.

Chicken fried steak perfection. Great service. The tacos also look good I will definitely return

Very delicious breakfast. I had linguica and eggs that were cooked perfectly over easy with hash browns and an English Muffin. My mom had the same with bacon. Plus we shared a short stack of pancakes that were fluffy and yummy! I love the smell of the food cooking when I walked in! The staff is so efficient, and I love the open kitchen. What a gem of a neighborhood restaurant! read more

I picked up my sister up early from the airport and saw that Rosey's serves breakfasts. I read the reviews and it sounded good. I may have ordered the wrong item. I didn't see a lot of reviews on the Chorizo and Eggs which also came with hash browns but gave it a shot. The hash browns were perfect, nice brown crunch on both sides, hot and tender on the inside, absolutely delicious. The scrambled eggs and chorizo were a bit well done and the corn tortillas seemed on the dry side. My sister had the Hobo breakfast and thought the biscuit and gravy was great. The biscuit was flakey and she thought the gravy was flavorful and very good. She also enjoyed the country potatoes with the peppers and pieces of bacon in it. She said the eggs were cooked perfect and delicious. I ordered Churro French Toast to go for my wife. I don't know if they normally make the Churro French Toast with the bread ends. The bread ends made the French Toast very dry. We will cross that plate off of our list of items to try again. The service was very attentive and the woman who helped us was very nice. On my next visit, I am going to go with the country fried steak breakfast. I look forward to my next trip and the hash browns. read more

Rosy's Cafe - Churro French Toast - American Near Me - Hayward, California

My favorite breakfast joint in Hayward! Small restaurant in the Grocery Outlet strip mall on B Street at Vermont. Open for breakfast and lunch. My go to breakfast is the Chile Verde Omelette. Juicy and filling. Carnitas omelette is good, but not as great as the Chile Verde. A very good chicken fried steak, too. Ask for the homemade salsa to top your omelette! Fully recovered from a fire they had during the pandemic years. Great people, be sure to visit! read more

Quick friendly delicious breakfast this morning! Coffee was good, husband's omelette best ever! They even filled my water bottle as we were headed to Yosemite Park! read more

Great food and great staff. Would recommend if you're in the area. Big portions. They have chairs for kids.

Tasty sausages and fried American style potatoes. The portions are enough for two people. Highly Recommended read more

I introduced my friends to Rosy's when they wanted to take me out for my birthday. I tried the Chile Verde Omelet with extra crispy hash browns and English muffins and it was great. One of my friends ordered the Chicken Fajita Omelet with the same sides and she told Jaimie, our waitress, and owner's daughter, that it was one of her best breakfasts. Another friend enjoyed her Strawberry/Banana smoothie and another enjoyed her Huevos la Mexicana, though she wished she ordered the hashbrowns instead of "home fries" since they were kind of plain. I enjoy potatoes like that if they add onion and green peppers. We enjoyed our coffees with refills. The prices have gone up but so have all the other restaurants and this in comparison seems reasonable. read more

Rosy's Cafe - my delicious Chile Verde Omelet with extra crispy hashbrown potatoes and English muffins - American Near Me - Hayward, California

Sooooooo good. Yelp is my go-to for trying out new places. We are Ihop people, but I wanted to try out a family restaurant. I intended on getting breakfast but ended up getting a burger which was divine. My son got the pancake breakfast and had no complaints. The food is delicious, the owner was pleasant, the portions are large and the prices are reasonable!! The restaurant is located in the Grocery Outlet parking lot in Castro Valley. #supportsmallbusinesses read more

Rosy's Cafe - American Near Me - Hayward, California

This is also a local place with excellent food, all made on the spot. Their home fries, for example, are made from regular potatoes rather than tasteless frozen fries. Since I love to cook from scratch and I am a very good cook, my best compliment is that this is the best of home cooking. The staff is helpful and friendly and will add ingredients to your meal if requested. The service is excellent and rendered with a smile. Breakfast is an excellent choice, or possibly brunch. And the portions are large enough that you could share every meal with a companion. This is a modest looking place with excellent quality food. read more

Went here because of all the great Yelp reviews. I think this is the first time Yelp has lead me astray. First the good; the server was friendly. The place was clean. They have a cute selfie wall. The thing that I liked, and wished most restaurants were like this, the kitchen is completely open. You see how clean the kitchen is and can watch your food being prepared. Now the not so good. It is a small place and the booths are so tight together I could hardly get my legs under the table, forget about crossing them. It was very cold inside, my husband had to run out and get my jacket so I wouldn't freeze. The food was so-so, nothing I couldn't have made at home. Part of the lure of eating out is because it's different from homemade. I had the avocado cheese omelet with hash browns. The hash browns were kind of creamy inside, something I'm not used to and wasn't expecting. Also, vegetarians beware the hash browns are made with bacon grease. My omelette was also ok, the cheese wasn't melted, but I dealt with it until I bit down on egg shell. That's when my breakfast was over. My husband got the pancakes, sausage, and eggs. His eggs were fine, but his giant pancakes were burnt and tasted burnt. The pricing was average/high, especially since I didn't enjoy my meal. read more

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