i don't know why they changed the name guys! snow bowl does not hit. it sounds a little elementary…read more mandro teahouse on the other hand...elegant, alluring, siren. HAHA i'm just kidding both of the names suck. petition to change it to bingsu blast bam bam bam bingsu is still on top. this is crazy. it has survived a name change, sticky tables, impatient customers, turtle-like workflow...STILL BOMB! get the mango it will never disappoint you. fluffy, creamy, refreshing goodness. it hits. especially when you're sweating your hairline off. i like to go out with friends and complain about men over some mango bingsu! i have also tried the injeolmi one which was okay. honestly as an asian i just prefer mango but if you're feeling like dora the explorer get whatever te gusta. also mango sago is not bad, not many mango pieces though. still trying to find good mango sago in the bay! overall YUM. don't get mad at the workers please even if you're hot and bothered, i assure you they are double hot and bothered and also sweating their nosehairs off. come get some bingsu and die after 5 bites because you ate too quick and got brain freeze! maybe that should be their new name...brain freeze

Dozing off from driving and needed some sugar... :) stumbled upon this little store…read more It was quite packed with folks eating shaved ice. I only ordered a taro drink which was pretty good. Definitely will come back and try the shaved ice.

I love ube and I cannot lie and Café 86 did not disappoint. I got their ube upside down halo halo,…read moreand it was perfect for a warm, sunny day. It comes with ice cream and is packed with halo halo toppings, making every bite fun and satisfying. The best part was the flan. It's smooth and delicious. They also have a great variety of desserts and drinks, from espresso to shakes and tea, so there's something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit if you love ube.

Come here for your Filipino desserts like halohalo and other ube treats and drinks…read more Got me an upside down halohalo or reverse halohalo. Last time got the corn maize which was good but too much corn after while

Stopped by on a whim and remembered that they sell cronuts. It's was around 2:30 and they had a…read morebunch of donuts. I got cronut holes (6 pieces). It was yummy, not too sweet & was fresh (not hard and crumbly) I saw that they are opened 24/7. Prices are decent. They sell sandwiches, mostly breakfast style. The woman working behind the counter was friendly and polite.

Best local spot open 24/7 for donuts! I have been going here for years and my dad actually put me…read moreon because he had been going here for years as well! I believe it's family owned and the Donuts always taste fresh and soft somehow some way. I came at 11PM and they were deep cleaning the outside and sweeping the inside, but the case of doughnuts was full. I was half expecting the donuts to be hard and stale since it's the end of the night but I bought a half dozen, went home, bit into it and was amazed - 10/10 doughnut. Highly recommend stopping by here, literally anytime you're in the area and craving a donut.

Went for a long drive at night with a friend and found this place in the "open now" about half n…read morehour before it closes. We didn't even check reviews or photos before going and it was a pleasant surprise. Place was lively with almost all tables full even on an odd weekday. We had honey boba toast and a mocha. Honey toast was good combination of flavors and textures. Mocha too had rich flavor. I don't know if it was because of the closing time but they gave us toast in the to-go box even after not selecting to-go options.

Been here a couple of times and over all it's a pretty decent spot. I have only tried their drinks…read morebut they also have food and snacks. The location is convenient and pretty easy to get to, and parking wasn't too bad, which is always a plus in the area. Inside, the space is super cute and well-decorated, but definitely on the limited seating side. Every time I have been here, it's a lively environment and have also noticied people working so it gives off a casual coffee shop vibe. I have tried the Thai Milk Tea and the Brown Sugar Milk Tea and both were good! I would certainly recommend to get it less sweet and certainly with boba.

Delicious Coffee and service was great. Loved learning about the owner's journey with opening their…read moreshop. Support local and small business!

Tried K on the Go recently and had such a great experience. The staff is kind and the space is…read moresuper aesthetic. It's such a cute place to hang out with friends or study. The menu had a lot of options so there is something for everyone. I ordered the peach lychee fruit tea and it was delicious. Definitely a place I will return!

Best Afghan ice cream place! I highly recommend coming here -- it's super clean, the staff is…read moreincredibly friendly, but super shy and hide in the kitchen. There is an ordering kiosk so all customization is done on there. We didn't pay extra for the pistachio's and they were pretty generous with the amount they gave us. Definitely try the Sheryakh or the Zhala, which they're known for. We literally drove 6 hours just to come here for the ice cream, and it was absolutely worth the trip. Everything was fresh, delicious, and authentic. This place never disappoints, and we will definitely be coming back again!

I was reading about Sheeryakh and happened to find this place that served it. I was trying for the…read morefirst time so was not sure how it was supposed to taste. It has a really interesting flavor, with strong notes of cardamom, pistachio and rose--so if you enjoy those, you'll probably like it. I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, which made it feel lighter and more balanced. Overall, a unique dessert and definitely something different to try if you're feeling adventurous!

Great bakery located inside Island Pacific!…read more We're always excited to see new bakeries pop up (especially Filipino bakeries) since we've mainly grown up with Goldilocks and Red Ribbon. I saw someone talk about this bakery on social media and was already noticing how pretty it was due to the outside decorations. The first time I visited, I bought so many different things for myself and for my family so that we can all try it out. I bought a few snacks and a few different breads and split them up between each household because I definitely could not finish them all on my own. The pricing was reasonable, the only issue I really had was that some of the items we bought already started molding the next day. Not sure if they should have been in the fridge, but it was just a little unfortunate that I had to throw some away so soon. I do want to come back again to try some of the hot food that they have behind the counter.

This panaderia has so much to offer…read more The first item I have tried from here was their ube pie - it was flavorful. I also liked their pandesal... crunchy on the outside, a little airy and soft inside, close to the pandesal I would have when I was young back in the Philippines. Their bibingka is tasty and a little chewy. Good chewy, as if it has some mochi flour. Above all... I love their "scramble". I have tried all 3 flavors, but my favorite is the Ube one.

I was in the area, and I am beyond happy to have found this place! I came in on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and it was slightly busy but I honestly wanted to try everything haha! My family and I ended up trying the Cookies & Cream Croffle, Toscino Spam Pandesal, Strawberry Muddy Mix, and the Buko Pandan Latte. Everything tasted delicious but I especially loved the strawberry muddy mix since it was super flavorful and easy to share! I also would heavily recommend the Buko Pandan Latte. It has homemade pandan syrup and was exactly what I needed. I would definitely recommend supporting this small business! The vibe in here is super cute! All the walls are decorated and I think this would be a great place to chat with friends!

I kept hearing really good reviews and i wanted to try it! I got the iced ube thai tea and the iced…read moreturon latte and honestly... it was so buns... i was really bummed out. The ube thai tea sounded hella good and wanted to try it besides the iced turon latte and i was disappointed not gonna lie. This drink was separated from the actual main menu so it was their specialty. I did not taste the ube, it tasted hella watered down, not sweet at all, just straight sadness. The turon latte was okay, i didn't taste the turon, it tasted just like an iced latte. I also got the ube cookie and the cookie was better than the drinks. I would love to try this place again for a redemption if i were to come back to the area. But kind of iffy since 2 drinks kind of got me bummed out. Tungtungtungsahur rates 2/5

I loved the señorita bread and the bitso with Nutella perfectly fresh with just the right touch of…read moresweetness, absolutely heavenly. The service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. I did notice that the señorita bread seems smaller than before would love to see it back in its original size!

A box of Señorita bread from Starbread is about as nostalgic as it gets! This location is very…read moreclose to my office so someone always brings a box in whenever we have a big meeting or event. This time, I figured I would be the one to bring the goods, and stopped in at 8:30am on a Friday. Interaction and transaction at the small counter was simple enough, just stating the amount of bread I wanted and receiving the box a couple of seconds later. The bread is always soft and fresh, and best eaten warm! My coworkers and I like eating them with coffee and it brings back so many memories. It may seem simple, but sometimes nostalgia tastes the best.

If you're into unique flavors...especially Asian-inspired ones....you must try their malasadas. The…read moredough is soft and pillowy while the cream is light and fresh. They're a bit pricey at $6.50+ each, but with many rotating creative flavors, it's hard to not pick just one. The Ube malasada did not taste artificial nor was it too sweet. I like to think they are poi malasadas haha It would be nice if their hours were more consistent since seasonal flavors sell out quickly. I find their service to be quick and their shop can ridiculously busy and packed. There is limited seating, but the place is clean and well-kept. I would come here if I am back in Union City.

Just went to grab a few donuts and the whole experience was frustrating. The person in front of me…read morewas allowed to take 6-7 of the same donut even though this place constantly sells out. That donut was completely gone by the time it was my turn. It makes no sense not to have limits on popular items. Then, while I was waiting in line, a woman that came after me apparently told her friend in the back which donuts she wanted, and they took most of the remaining donuts before people actually waiting in line could order. I drove all the way there and barely got anything because of how unfairly and poorly this place is run. The donuts may be good, but the way they handle orders and lines is terrible. Don't waste your time unless you get there extremely early.