I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

3.5 stars for their Salt Bread. Decided to stop by to try the viral salt bread that is all over…read moresocial media. I've been to this location once for a Yelp event and loved their macaroons. It has the perfect consistency and texture, so it has been on the top of my list to stop by whenever I'm in the area. We stopped by on a Sunday at noon and there were only a few customers inside. It's small but cozy and clean. I wanted to try all of the flavors - regular, chili oil scallion, and corn cheese. The regular was the best out of the other two in my opinion since it was simple but the bread could have been crisper even though it was warmed up. The other two flavors were very oily and too heavy. Glad I finally tried it, but I think I'm just going to stick to their macaroons.

Went here because I got a gift card as a Xmas gift. The owner honored it. I love the Dubai cups and…read morethe Turkish delights are my favorites, everything always tastes fresh and is high quality. I will for sure comeback to try the mixed nuts. Can you guys please make a cookies and cream Turkish delight?? Please and thank you!

The Old City Roastery been on my watchlist since they popped up all on my fyp with their famous…read moredubai chocolate desserts, various candies from Jordan, and sourcing of other popular ice cream like the Tu Cha fruit tubs. I finally had some down time to stop by on a Saturday lunch, and it was pretty empty since I visited during Ramadan. But the man working behind the counter was so friendly and patient with me. I literally felt like my stomach was bigger than my eyes, I wanted to try everything. But got a few chocolate covered goodies from kunafa to dates to regular dark chocolate for me and my coworkers. EVERYBODY loved it. My favorite hands down was the chocolate covered date. You HAVE to get that one. I only got a single, but I wish I got like five. You can also pick and choose and they provide you a little baggie to put them all in. They also sell turkish delight which he cuts for you by hand. I really enjoyed the pomegranate one as a nut-allergy girlie. The rose water was a little too rose-y for me. Too floral, it tasted like the smell of a grandma with her potpourri. They also sell nuts and other goodies like Palestinian ceramics. I had to get myself a Falasteeni ceramic magnet. It was so beautiful, painted with olives all over. Zaytoun aesthetic! Will def be back to calm my sweet tooth. And always, free Palestine!

Don Gaspacho Paleteria is such a gem! The place is super colorful, clean, and just really cute…read more I met Raul, who was so friendly and took the time to explain everything and let me sample a few flavors--vanilla, rose, strawberry, lime, and one more I can't remember, but every single one was a flavor I'd for sure order. The paletas were very light and fresh tasting, not heavy at all. I ended up getting the strawberry, and WOW--it was like eating a frozen strawberry sorbet in ice cream form. So refreshing and bomb Definitely adding this spot to my go-to list for ice cream. They also had tortas and those fresh fruit drinks with tajín and chamoy, which looked amazing. I'm 100% trying those next time. Highly recommend!

Had this place bookmarked after hearing about it on IG so decided to stop by to check it out. It's…read morelocated in a sketchy plaza with Little Cesear's next door. Very vibrant inside, with a lot of colorful decor, and super clean. There were a few customers inside on a warm Sunday afternoon. Didn't see a menu, but I already knew that I wanted to try their paletas since it was my first time here. Picked mango chamoy and strawberries and cream. They were tasty but overpriced - 2 for $8. Apparently the owner makes all the paletas and ice creams in house, which I thought was really cool. They also have agua fresca and food items, such as tortas. I did want to try their mangonada but didn't have room in my belly so maybe next time.

Today is a hot day today and I wanted to come to Cafe 86 since they're a Filipino cafe I believe…read moresince they serve Ube items especially Halo Halo. It's very quiet when I come here and there were only a few people here. I wanted to take my order in person but the employee seems to be too busy in preparing them. I waited for a couple minutes and then decided to order from the Kiosk. The Upside Down Halo Halo was interesting because some of the ingredients were swapped such as Ube ice cream with the yellow one. I don't know what it's called but I'll have to look it up. Usually Halo Halo's main ingredient is Ube ice cream, which is why it's flipped upside down. Anyways, let's talk about what they also included, they included boba, Leche flan, and other flavorful ones, which I don't know what they're called. I may have to research it. I'm surprised that they included boba, which isn't really usual to be a part of this dessert. They all taste good though. It's like other Halo Halo I had from many Filipino restaurants. There are two locations that are near my home: Union City (which is here) and Milpitas. Even though that the one is slightly closer to my location, I came here since I wanted to try going to places in Union City. Definitely will be coming to Milpitas location the next time I go to Cafe 86.

Pros- variety of drinks, specialty drinks you'll likely not find readily elsewhere and their…read moredesserts their flan ube cheesecake/cupcakes are soo good and a must try!! Their calamansi jasmine tea is refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. Con- the wait can be quite long especially if you go after dinner or during the weekends. We have experienced the long waits multiple visits so if you're in a hurry or don't have extra time to wait, then maybe consider another place. Otherwise, I would say it's worth the wait!

It was our first time to dine at Casa del Toro Wonderful Dining Experience at Casa del Toro!…read moreMy wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Casa del Toro in Hayward! From the moment we arrived, everything was excellent. The food was fantastic, the ambience was beautiful, the drinks were spot on, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We started with the Trio Ceviche, which was delicious and beautifully presented. My wife had the Paella, and I ordered the Short Ribs--both were absolutely fantastic. Everything was plated beautifully and served quickly without feeling rushed. We also had the pleasure of meeting Miriam, the restaurant manager, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her warm hospitality really made our evening special and turned a great dinner into a wonderful overall experience. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the delicious dishes on the menu. Casa del Toro is definitely one of our new go-to places to dine! Highly recommended!

Good BRUNCH Special place, for Special Friends. Pricy , yes…read more!! But, as I have noticed in other reviews, the FOOD is always 'on-point'. Drinks are always on point. When a place is consistently, " CONSISTENT " ! Never been INSIDE! We will have to try that, the next time ... lololol But, when you have/and do most of your time, in the CITY, you have an appreciation for good Hayward, 'Brunch weather. ' In addition, impeccable service! Sometimes ... a lost art, at expensive restaurants. Ambience ... you are dining outside and your menu is not being blown away by the wind ... lol But, it is the perfect time of the day, out there. But We will make it a point to go inside. My friend has been inside each time because she has been to their restrooms. Not I. Handicap accessible Parking Good drinks, appetizers. Bring your special friends, family. But, not cheap. lol

Based on the reviews it seems like their prices have been fluctuating up and down constantly. When…read moreI visited this month, there were no prices listed on the truck. I got 2 plain and 2 filled churros and was quoted $20. When I checked my card statement, they charged me more without telling me about taxes or card fees. The churros themselves were oily and not crunchy. They also had extremely light cinnamon sugar coating so they didn't taste great. The filling also wasn't anything special, it was fairly plain and artificial. Very unfortunate for the high price.

Hit my churro craving ever since watching Brothers Sun on Netflix…read more So crunchy in the outside and soft on the inside. Love it Give it a try ! 5$ a churro is kinda steep, but it is what it is.

I don't go often to Paris baguette, so can't compare to other locations. However, this place is…read morehuge. I went when it was quiet, so I can admire all the pastries they had on display. The staffs were so friendly and sweet. Wonderful service and these days it's far between. I've had their crab croquette - 2.5/5 - it's ok, but not my style. Croquette hot dog 4/5. I'm a sucker for hot dog buns. Garlic baguette 4/5. Surprisingly it's sweet, so that threw me off. Can get hard after a day or so. Would come back to try more things and just chill there.

I had stopped going to Paris Baguette for the cakes because prices had gotten expensive for me, but…read moreI needed a last-minute graduation cake for the next morning and only had about 30 minutes before closing. When I went in, there was a graduation cake I wanted, but I was told they couldn't sell it because they were out of cake boxes. A huge shoutout to Erin, Ankit, and the rest of the team for going above and beyond to make it happen. The cake was still $79.99, but when you have no other options and people genuinely care to help, it is completely worth it. They wrote a graduation congratulatory message on the cake, secured it carefully with tape, found a large box to safely transport it, and even helped carry it out to my car. Most importantly, the cake was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much to Erin, Ankit, and the entire team for taking the extra time and effort to make this happen. I truly appreciated your kindness and willingness to help, even without the proper cake box available.

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

I wanted to grab some desserts for my family during this hot summer heat. I ended up ordering so…read moremuch! Large strawberry bingsoo - refreshing strawberries, and they did not skimp out. Kids loved it Large mango bingsoo - mango slices were plentiful. This was the first to go when everyone dug in. Large chocolate bingsoo - this was ok, I would have liked to see a little more chocolate incorporated into the dish. Large caramel bingsoo - loved the crunch that came with the cereal pieces. Large original red bean bingsoo - classic combo if you wanted something a little more simple Large injeolmi bingsoo. Large matcha red bean bingsoo - another classic combo. The matcha wasn't overpowering and the slight bitterness balanced out the sweet in the dish. Mango sago - classic summertime fave. The fresh mango and sago was a hit with the toddlers and not too sweet. I ordered everything for pick up via door dash. It was ready a lot sooner than expected too. Since it was such a large pick up order, I told the gentleman at the register I'd make a couple trips. He actually followed behind me to my car to help me load everything up. That was so nice!