Khao Hom features a spacious, dark, modern dining room along with a menu of creative Thai eats,…read moreincluding fusion brunch dishes. We had the purple-colored Ube Pancakes and the Khao Hom Waffle, which contained strips of fresh coconut meat, and both beautifully-plated dishes were topped with berries and syrup. I was an even bigger fan of the Thai side of the menu, starting with the Papaya Salad, a refreshing, crunchy mixture of shredded papaya, green beans, tomatoes, and crushed peanut in a spicy, sweet, acidic dressing made of fish sauce and lime. For our mains, the Northern Thai Khao Soi was a noodle soup made of egg noodles and chicken breast strips in a rich coconut curry, topped with crispy egg noodles, pickled cabbage, and fried shallots. From the Chef's Special menu, the Tom Yum Crab Omelet was a mound of jasmine rice enveloped with an egg omelet, topped with chunks of crab, mushrooms, and a creamy tom yum sauce; and my favorite dish was the Roti Gai Tod, a hearty combination of breaded chicken thigh, roti (a flaky flatbread), cucumber salad, jasmine rice, and a mild but flavorful yellow curry sauce on the side. Overall, everything we tried here was delicious, and the service was super quick and friendly too! It's hard to go wrong with anything on the extensive menu--what a great hidden gem of a restaurant in downtown Hayward!

My friend and I had brunch here to celebrate my belated birthday. We ordered a few popular dishes…read morewith Thai Tea. Tom Yum Crab Omelette- the best one to get since it has creamy tom yum sauce, a soft omelette, drizzled with a slice of lime, and crab meat with a few mushroom slices on top of fluffy rice. Khao Hom Waffle- coconut pandan waffle with fruits and syrup on the side. I wish they replaced the syrup with coconut milk syrup for better flavor and used no coconut shreds as a topping. Ube Pancake (side order)- one thick ube pancake that turned out dry when eaten with syrup. Never order anything that is not Thai on the menu. They should add Thai Tea pancakes to their menu with housemade Thai Tea syrup to make it more fusion. Pad Kee Mao w/ Chicken- I regret ordering this because the string beans were half raw, the tofu was dry, and the dish was a bit spicy. I should've ordered Pad Thai or Ka-Pow Short Rib Benedict instead. Thai Tea- strong and sweet, not too watery. It was less crowded when we arrived at 10 am on the weekend. The waitresses were fast and efficient, and the restaurant was nice and spacious.

Ordered takeout today but didn't have a good place to eat it so asked if I can use a table at the…read morepatio and the staff were amazing. Didn't expect anybody would pay me any attention which I was hoping was a good thing. Instead a got quite a bit of positive attention from the staff who all offered to service me. I was touched but didn't want to bother them. The team here is amazing.

Black Bear Diner - Hayward…read more Today, I came to celebrate Father's Day with my wife and son at Black Bear Diner. We had a great experience. The service was excellent, fast, and friendly from the moment we arrived. Our waiter provided outstanding customer service, was attentive to our needs, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and our Father's Day celebration was very enjoyable. Thank you to the entire staff for making our visit special. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

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Great local owned business in Hayward!…read more Rosy's is located in a small shopping center with ample parking spaces but it sure does get busy! I usually take my orders to go and place them over the phone. Almost always a short wait time and the food is nice and hot when I get it. Large portions and great tasting food. This is one of my go-to places for a delicious breakfast without breaking the bank. Highly recommend!

Love this place real bad, The crafted coffee's and muffins…read moreare top tier! I love that there is a little play table area for little one's, so family friendly. This is the sort of place to get an impressive, affordable and delicious brunch if you're hungry, or to just have a relaxing morning with your family (or alone), if you're not in the mood to cook

To kick off our anniversary date day, my bf & I decided to come to Denica's! I had been really…read morewanting to try their ube pancakes, so it worked out perfectly. The wait to order wasn't too long, maybe 15 minutes? While you wait, you pass by a display of cookies and they even have samples out for everyone to try. The staff was very nice, even though they were super busy! We tried: - Free chips & salsa: These are a must everytime I visit denica's. They are a great snack while you wait for your meal. 9/10 - The ube pancakes: These were pretty solid. I didn't think that the pancakes themselves had a very strong ube flavor, if any. I think all of the flavor was in the ube coconut sauce that they come with. However, there is only sauce on the first layer so you might want to get extra! It is an additional $2.75 or so to get the extra side of ube sauce, though. The pancakes themselves could have been a little more moist and fluffy, as they were a bit dry and dense. I loved the fruit and sauce, so that definitely made up for it! I'm glad that I got to try, but I don't think I'd get them again. Instead, I would get a regular pancake and a side of the ube coconut cream! 8/10 - The chorizo burrito: My bf said that this was also a pretty good option. He thought that it could have been a bit more flavorful, but was still satisfied with his meal! 7.5/10 - The side of hash browns: These were good, as to be expected! The portion was a bit small in comparison to other diners in the area. 7.5/10 Overall, I always enjoy my experiences at denica's! The vibes are always there, and they are such a convenient place to grab breakfast or brunch.

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 have been coming here for many years. My allure is the choices of an American breakfast or a…read moreMexican breakfast. My personal favorite is their Machaca. Seriously, chefs kiss!!! I usually call in my order and pick up. Everyone is always friendly and pleasant. My orders are always on point. The restaurant is always welcoming and packed on weekends and holidays. Busy is a great thing- Great place!

Anna's is pretty good. We came here on Mother's day which was obviously hella busy. We didnt have…read moreto wait long, so it wasnt too bad. We all ended up getting breakfast items, the service was cool, just hella busy. That's how it goes though. The inside is hella quaint, just like a mom and pop restaurants are. It was nice. Parking lot is small, but there are places where you can park and just walk.

San Leandro staple. Love coming here with family and friends. This is just one visit out of many…read moreover the years. Tasty, filling crepes and amazing service. Workers are always friendly, even when it's busy, and I've never had a bad experience. I love their Toffee Coffee, especially iced since it comes with toffee bits. Definitely on the sweeter side, recommend if you're more into sweet drinks and being up on sugar instead of caffeine (however they do have more caffeine forward options). Ambience is nice, tall open windows so there's a lot of light that comes in and there's always music playing. Not a lot of tables for big parties, but they also offer some couches with tables in the back. Cheese Bacon Crepe w/ Pasta: 9.5/10, delicious, my go-to. super filling, also has chicken & mushrooms. Pasta is not the most flavorful, but definitely does its job as just the side dish and I always end up finishing it anyway. Toffee Coffee: 11/10. One of my favorite coffees that I definitely treat as more of a sweet treat. The toffee bits in the iced toffee coffee are my favorite. I always crave to get this when driving on Hesperian.

This is such a cool spot with lots of options! I just wish they had more sugar-free choices for the…read morefruity drinks. The sandwich I had was really good, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I like coming here after getting my nails done to grab a coffee and a snack. They also have lots of books and games to enjoy with family, which makes the atmosphere even better. Overall, it's a nice place to relax, hang out, and enjoy some time with family!

Came on a Sunday and enjoyed our food…read more Ambiance: I didn't expect how large the establishment actually was. We sat in the back portion of the restaurant, which seems to possibly be a new addition for them? I'm not sure. I liked all of the picture framework in the front of house, with cute bacon and egg play on jokes. Menus are worn out. Could use a reprint or lamination, but that's minor. Food: Ordered the beignets, a corned beef hash breakfast meal (husband's dish), and a 3 egg pancake combo for myself. Yum! The beignets are more doughy than I expected, but tasted fresh. This is not your princess and the frog beignet, more of a doughnut puff type? I don't know how to describe it exactly, haha. The staff was accommodating in putting their vanilla and chocolate sauces on the side for dipping which I appreciated. Pancake was good, eggs cooked well (I love a place that knows how to cook a soft scramble), while their home fries are not what I expected (I think I typically prefer a more crispy potato), this showed me that I can possibly save myself time in the future when making at home. While not crispy, the home fries were delightful, entirely cooked through with a thin crisp edge. Staff: very kind! You know it is a family run business. The only thing I found mildly off putting was that one of the young servers wore his pajama bottoms. It did not feel like something a server should wear. But, if the place is a "come as you are" kind of a place, I understand. Overall: we will come back. Good food for a good price. Overall a good atmosphere and positive vibe. Just some slight tune ups would make this place a star.

cute family-owned brunch place!…read more if you're looking for a home-y brunch this will definitely fit the bill. i want to try their traditional menu items next time im here but this time i had their special which was the kimchi jjigae.

Love this place! Almost have the buy eighteen get one free card filled out. Imagine how much money…read moreI spend here. It's so worth it. The customer service is great and the empanadas are equally as great. My daughter will eat a full one just to have the apple one after. We come once a week almost. Chill vibes and a cute coffee shop. Idk if they have AC though. Very hot in here during the heat wave CV is experiencing.

First time here…read more I've been obsessed with empanadas since May when I was in Puerto Rico ...... I ordered an empanada of chorizo and of chicken with a side of chimchurri and a Cortado to go The cashier seemed a little bit overwhelmed I noticed she told the customer before me to hold before he placed his order and told me the same thing Inside has communal seating no outside seating available Menu is easy to read and prices are reasonable Parking lot is shared with Trader Joe's so needless to say parking can be hard to come by This venue does offer wine and beer (aside from coffee) Empanadas were OK Guess it gives me a reason to go back to Puerto Rico AYYYY Cortado was an 8/10 Gave me that extra perk Inside is clean and organized Lots of seating available Menu is easy to ready

Love this place. Came here a couple times but this last time actually stayed to eat inside and not…read morejust grab it and run. The coffee is good, i got an ube latte this last time and it was probably the best ube latte I've ever had. I'm Filipino so I'm hella picky when it comes to anything ube but it was so delicious! The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I like how there is so many options for drinks & food and they're reasonably priced. The place doesn't have a lot of seating but it's enough to come in on a whim. I want to try their lunch menu and their Thursday dinner sometime. Will be back again & again!

Nice locally owned cafe Atmosphere is very welcoming and…read more friendly There is inside and outside seating available Parking is very easy to find Menu has lots of options to choose from and prices are reasonable Iced Vietnamese coffee is good and the iced Ube latte is AMAZING Located inside the University Plaza