This place always meets expectations and more…read more I remember everytime I would come to this area before the pandemic, there would always be a long line and it'd love quickly. We were there right when they opened on a Saturday morning and got the fried rainbow trout platter with brussel sprouts and salad, jambalaya and fried catfish with fries. Each dish was well made and so flavorful! The portions were also generous and hearty. I was with three people who were having it for the first time and it was amajor hit with the crew. I've been thinkjng about when we can come back for more!

Went to lunch on a Sunday at Southern Comfort kitchen. Ordered jambalaya, catfish shrimp with…read morecheese grits, Brussel sprouts and beignets. Catfish shrimp and cheese grits were a 10/10! The batter and crunch from the fish and shrimp was delicious. I didn't finish my grist and had them the next day and just as good. Brussels sprouts could have been chopped in 1/4 to get more sauce on them or cooked a little more tender. The Jambalaya was seasoned perfectly for me. The beignets were very dense and not light on the inside, maybe skip those next time. The brown sugar lemonade was on point!! Would recommend for a brunch date on a the weekends. The staff were helpful and responsive. Food came out quickly and the music set the ambiance

Our go to is the beef udon sizzling plate and salmon pasta. Both are solid choices. We tried the…read moreHawaiian BBQ for the first time today and it was too salty for our liking. Highly recommend the sizzling plates, not so much for the Hawaiian BBQ. Service is average since you order from a QR code. Food comes relatively fast. They also have appetizers and drinks too, which we have not had the chance to try yet. Nice ambiance with upbeat music in the background.

Love Tao's Fresh. Their menu is big from sizzling plates to Hawaiian BBQ style plates. It's not…read moreauthentic per se but pretty good food with great options. They also have lots of appetizers like popcorn chicken and crab ragoons. I like to get the garlic shrimp rice plate which comes with mac salad. The garlic butter sauce is delicious and super flavorful. Love mixing the leftover sauce with the rice. The mac salad is light and super tasty. Tastes very close to traditional Hawaiian mac salad but not as heavy. My husband gets the BBQ beef plate which is also pretty good. Popcorn chicken is alright, think I'd pass next time as there isn't too much meat and doesn't taste like Taiwanese style which I usually prefer. There's plenty of tables inside and you order via your phone from a QR code. Service is usually fast and quick. Overall nice spot with good food and large menu.

First time coming here. We passed this place up so many times and there's always a lot of people…read morewaiting to be seated. But we never thought to try it until this morning. So glad we did. Its a cute lil spot in the neighborhood. There's a few tables indoors and outdoor. We sat inside ordered our food and it came out pretty fast. The food was delicious. I ordered the Tuscany Veggies omlette and it was fire!! They sell breakfast and lunch. The menu looked pretty legit. I wanna go back and try something off the lunch menu. I'll definitely be back to try something new. Come early to be the rush. If you have to wait it'll be worth it.

Amy's Grill is a small diner style restaurant with all the warm, local & friendly vibes. We came…read morehere on a Saturday morning for brunch and waited just a few minutes for indoor seating. There's outdoor seating too if you don't want to wait for indoors. I ordered the hazelnut iced coffee which was creamy and refreshing. My country fried steak was so incredibly tender and I loved that the gravy wasn't overly salted like other restaurants. My husband's Philly cheesesteak looked amazing as well and he finished it all! The wait staff is attentive and kind, frequently asking if we were enjoying our meal. If you want a no frills just solid quality breakfast (or lunch), this is the spot. Can't go wrong with anything from their extensive menu!

I was Rolling down Tennyson Drive and I was Hungry!!!…read more So I Stopped by Iconic Cecil's Famous Burgers!! I Perused the Menu and I Ordered the Ribeye Steak Sandwich and the Jalapeño Poppers to Go !!! I paid by Credit Card and was given a Pager ! 15 Minutes Later my Pager Went Off !!! My Order Was Ready!!!! I went to the Pickup Window and received my Order. I Rolled Home and Unpacked My Food!!! The Steak Sandwich Was Delicious And a very Reasonable size!!! The Ribeye Steak Was Tender and Juicy!! The Jalapeño Poppers were Spicy and Delicious!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 out of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

This place is good -- I think it's a touch below Dairy Belle in terms of quality but much much…read morecheaper. They only offer window service with some benches outside. Very diverse menu -- salmon burgers, pastrami burgers, teriyaki chicken, etc. Seem to have something for everyone. I got a burger/fries/strawberry shake -- the food was good but the shake was a little watery...definitely not as good as Dairy Belle's. The area itself is a little undesirable but I didn't have any issues waiting for my order. You can also get a pretty good selection of hard/soft ice cream here too. Overall, solid fast food burger joint.

We are so happy to return to East Bay Cafe Depot for the best silog/ Filipino breakfast plates in…read moreFremont! The original management seems to be back and I am so happy there is an authentic Filipino breakfast spot to come back to. My husband and I both really enjoyed our tocino silog with garlic rice and 2 perfect fried eggs. I really enjoyed the tomato and the spice vinegar along side it. The portions are great, and we left with to-go boxes. Really enjoyed the equator coffee as well. We will be back, and look forward to trying the homemade corned beef. Thank you East Bay Cafe Depot! So glad you are part of the Fremont Community.

Super cute and unique brunch spot! It's right next to the Amtrak train tracks and has a cute…read moreold-timey vibe. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. Came by for a Saturday lunch and they said the food will take ~45 mins. They were very grateful for our patience and even threw in a plate of sweet pork longanisa on the house for the wait! We shared the pork adobo island d-lite and the Hawaiian char siu chicken burrito. I really enjoyed the pork adobo, it had melt in mouth texture and great flavorful and went really well with the garlic rice. The Hawaiian char siu chicken burrito was good too but I liked the pork adobo plate more. The service was wonderful and they really make you feel at home. Very kind folks, definitely come support them!

We came here for breakfast as we were passing through Fremont and I love the Niles area…read more The drinks we were got were good but a little too sweet for me. My boyfriend got the fried chicken steak plate and it was good and a really big portion. I got the spicy chicken melt and it was really good and tasty plus really big portion. We also shared the beignets that come in different flavors and they were fluffy and really good. Altogether a solid breakfast spot.

I wanted to love this restaurant, I truly did. First things first, the vibe is very cute. I like…read morethe urban hella Bay meets small historic town theme of it. Unfortunately, I was seated towards the back, on the side with the restrooms and all I could smell was the plumbing; it was nasty. I know it's an old building, I've been into places where they get that kind of musty smell, this permeated the whole meal. Occasionally, a cheap candle burning to the left of me (probably to mask the smell) would waft over, and that was almost as gross as the plumbing scent. The server was very friendly once she greeted me, and I really liked her, with one suggestion: she needs to learn not to lean her bottom on the tables while taking orders from other patrons. I was seated at the table. My breakfast arrived. I looked to my right and she's got her cheeks on my table. I questioned whether it was just the spacing, or maybe her hoodie, but she straightened up and then sat them back again. Enough about the ambience. The food: I ordered the skilletz special with French toast, eggs over medium, bacon, and country potatoes - I asked for Extra crispy. The food arrived quickly, maybe too quickly. It looked beautiful, but went south quickly from there. The moment I popped into the yolk it was completely overrun by wet egg white, which makes me nauseous. I hate slimy whites, hence the request for over-medium. I ate maybe 3 bites around the edge and tried to get to some yolk but I was gonna be sick with the river of whites. The bacon was good and crispy. My country potatoes tasted like they'd been scooped out of a bin that had been sitting and steaming for a long while. There was zero crisp to a single bite of it. They had not even warmed them up again. Unfortunately, same goes for the French toast. I can live with the sandwich bread French toast if it has some moisture and flavor. I know some restaurants use plain white bread, but it was cold and dry - not like cooled down because it sat there for a minute; remember, the food came out quickly. If it had been freshly made, it should've been piping hot, but it wasn't even lukewarm - the whipped butter didn't even melt a little (see the pic). In fact, parts of it tasted cold like they make the French toast and potatoes in bulk in the morning and then keep them in a bin and throw some onto a grill to warm up but they didn't warm mine up. The hottest thing out of all of my food was the syrup. I had to douse the toast in syrup to try to warm it up a little bit. Again, maybe 3 bites and done. All in all, I'm sad. It was a real disappointment. The tab was $27+6 for tip.... I expect freshly prepared food at that price. It does look to do good business.

a little difficult to get on the phone for ordering - I wish they did online orders…read more I love their Tocino - it's one of my faves in the area. Got their Tocino rice plate - but was dissapppointed there wasn't garlic rice, just jasmine rice. maybe next time I will ask if they can add it! Sinigang - 4/5 needed more meet in it Laing- 3.5/5 I didn't like the addition of a starchy potato like ingredient in it. But overran the taste was there - I would like it more creamy. Pork Belly- Super good! 5/5

Toppings too is such a great mom/pop hole in the wall restaurant. It's almost like your favorite…read moretita/tita worked hard in the kitchen all daymaking all your favorite foods. My husband's go to is lechon kawali. Perfectly deep fried pork served with the classic Filipino "all purpose sauce". I usually steal one or two pieces off his plate but the serving is a healthy size I could never finish one by myself. My personal fave is beef sinigang. There's a a generous amount of meat and it's always so tender. I would love if they made it a little more sour but that's my personal preference. The protein might be different depending on the day but they've all been good. The place is tiny, maybe like 10 chairs so you might have to wait at prime times. Service is friendly. A couple times they've told me to pick up to go orders at a certain time but I had to wait an additional 15-20min after arriving but not too big of a deal.

Ambience: Two stars cause I like the sarcasm of the owner…read more Service: Reasonable time. Food: The brisket is not seasoned. The sandwich was $16 w/ tax but it should be no more than $6. The meat was 7/10 tender. Disappointed. I could have gotten something tastier and worth the cost. Reviews: im more upset with the reviews of this place. Either bbq standards decreased or im convinced people dont know what good bbq is. And not talking Texas, kc, or any other place. Just what good bbq is. Bbq shouldn't be carried by the sauce. The real measure is tender and seasoned enough to standalone. Use salt and pepper at least.

Friendly bbq place, tasty food. I ordered ribs, collard greens, smoked beans and cornbread. The…read moreribs were juicy and falling off the bone. The other items were very good, too. All of them. Hayward traffic, on a Friday, at 5pm, was atrocious, but so glad they were in that smaller shopping center, rather than the bigger one.

My boyfriend has told me about Denica's several times. This weekend, after a visit to the Oakland…read moreZoo, I finally had a chance to try. Come hungry and with a group. Portions are HUGE here, and the best strategy is to order a couple of dishes to share with other people. When my boyfriend, boyfriend's sister, and I came, we each got the kalua pork, eggs benedict, and mochiko chicken plate. While we waited for our food, we also helped ourselves to their complimentary chips and salsa - both made in-house! Our food was delicious. Lots of leftovers to take home and enjoy the next day. I appreciated the option to substitute home fries with roasted vegetables in my eggs benedict dish. I would gladly come again. Next time, I may also bring home a pastry or two from their pastry case.

I called four times and was hung up on each time. Finally, around 12:30 PM today, a woman answered…read moreand immediately placed me on hold. I waited over 20 minutes and she never came back to the phone, so I eventually hung up. I called back two more times and was hung up on again. When a gentleman finally answered, I explained that I had been trying to get through for almost 40 minutes and could literally hear someone picking up the phone and hanging up. I also explained that when someone finally did answer, I was left sitting on hold for over 20 minutes. I told him I wanted to escalate the situation and make a complaint because the service was completely unacceptable. He simply said, "Oh, sorry," and then hung up on me as well. At this point, what is the purpose of having a phone line if employees are just going to pick up and hang up on customers or leave them sitting on hold without ever coming back? I was trying to place an order for eight people, and instead I'll be taking our business across the street to The Breakfast Club. Denny's is losing loyal customers because of experiences like this. I really hope management reviews who was working during this time and addresses the situation with the staff.

Let's be clear. This review is not about the quality of the food or the service. My one star review…read moreis about an inflated cost of their food. Now, I know food costs are up, but I ordered beef soup, 32 Oz, that cost me $27.00. Almost $30.00 for soup that has three or four small pieces of meat. The majority of food in this 32Oz container is broth and vegetables. For that reason, I give them a one star. However, to be clear, their food is good. I'm back to edit my review in the interest of being fair to the restaurant and their staff. The beef soup I ordered is amazing and quite frankly, it's the best I've ever had. They also provided more than three or four pieces of beef. However, almost $30.00 for beef stew is high.

I've doordashed from them several times but finally made it today in person. We were seated quickly…read moreon Saturday at noon. They have a ton of seating indoors and a few tables outside on the covered patio. Service takes a little while and the food took around 20-30 mins to get to us. This place has my favorite pupusas in the East Bay. They're cooked perfectly and not too much dough. Just a great authentic place that's reminds me of the restaurants back in El Salvador. We got a ton of food to go also and the bill was only $110. Great prices.