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4.2 (150 reviews)
Closed 6:15 am - 7:00 pm
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I asked for an extra large hazelnut latte with five Splenda's. Drove away took a sip and it was a plain black coffee
Yvonne M.

Ordered an extra large hazelnut latte with five Splenda's drove away took a sip and it was a plain black coffee. That definitely wasn't worth seven dollars and some change on my way to work so didn't have a chance to go back.

Jess M.

I discovered this coffee shop in Dublin originally, but the Hayward location is more convenient. I love how the coffee shop is drive thru only. I am a lazy girl who doesn't want to get out of her car for a matcha. On the menu it does not say matcha latte, but when asked they do make it. I ordered a small matcha latte w/oat milk extra hot. I love getting extra hot since by the time I start to drink it, it is the right temperature. The lady asked me if it was hot enough which I appreciated. While taking my order she asked if I wanted an espresso shot added, I declined but appreciated being asked. If you pay using Apple Pay they charge a processing fee of 35 cents. I thought there was a law that prevents this? I'm unsure. Overall, their matcha & service is 10/10, def coming back again.

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Chiristina R.

I have been going to AJ's for about 12 years. Today I ordered a large smoothie and asked if I could have a second cup because I have a 4 and 2 year old and they don't both need a small 16 oz smoothie each. I was told they don't do that here. I have always had a great experience with the young women that work here and today was my first bad one. It was the owner AJ that helped me. I over heard him talking to one of the girls inside about how he was an accounting major. I prefer to support small business owners but not when they manipulate you into buying two small smoothies so they can make more money. My kids didn't even drink their smoothies. Plus he charged me $1 per smoothie for whipped cream. They have officially lost my business, my husband came here regularly as well, he said he will never again. He told me I should have cancelled my order and left. I wasn't only ordering smoothies. I also ordered two large specialty coffees. My uncle frequented AJs as well, he said he will no longer go after I told him the story of today. I will be telling everyone I know this story. It's sad when a business owner vs his employee are the reason you won't support a place. In these hard times, a business owner should be going above and beyond, not being greedy. I would've even paid for the second cup, which he would've charged me $5 for probably based on his current up-charging and price gouging. By the way, two smoothies for my 4 and 2 year old cost me $14.50!!! I wish I had gone to McDonald's where the smoothies are made with more fruit base and my kids actually like them. They are willing to give me a second cup always. If you like giving away your money to a greedy owner then AJ's is your place! I would like to point out that I was not offered a second cup. I asked exactly for a large with two cups and he replied "we don't do that here. We have smaller sizers." Now if I had the option of being handed a second cup, why would he not offer this option? I think it is clear why. I paid $14.50 for two small smoothies and whipped cream was $1 upcharge, he never told me this. He just asked if I wanted whipped cream and I said yes. So each small smoothie was $7.25!

Melissa H.

If you're looking for a quick coffee place to make your morning a little better, this is the place for you! I have always supported small businesses during these times but especially Aj's Coffee. And when I say "small" business, I mean..."small"! This place is a cute little drive thru shop in the parking lot of a 7/11. This alone has always caught my attention and made me curious about what kind of coffee they have to offer! I live pretty close to this area and will always pass by so when I finally decided to try it out, it has easily become one of my favorite little coffee spots! Their menu includes flavors like Red Velvet, Oreo, Matcha, their famous "Mad Ajs" and more! Today, I got the Iced Snowy Mocha Latte which is basically their take on a White Mocha and its really good. You can always adjust your coffee to your liking too as I asked for it with Oatmilk and added Caramel drizzle. I got a medium and this coffee takes me a while to drink (meaning it lasts me a long time) which I like so that I can happily drink it throughout the day! A medium is basically a large here compared to other places so keep that in mind!!! My cousin got the Iced Red Velvet Latte (also size medium) and our total came out to $13.75, not too bad imo for pretty big coffees. I really love this place because of how convenient it is, how quick they are, and how much variety they have on their menu. I want to try out so many things they have because their flavors are super eye catching. Their staff is always super sweet too. Definitely a must to stop by here if youre in the area!!!

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Jessica H.

Drive through coffee! It's perfect for those who like to get coffee from local places! They had fast and speedy service! Very popular place Ordered the snowy iced mocha and the Oreo frappe, both were really good!

Snowy Mocha Frappe
Susanna K.

Came here Monday for coffee run. Just one person ahead of us. We ordered the snowy mocha frappe and a hot mad AJ coffee. Staffs were very nice and gave recommendations since it was our first time. The snowy mocha frappe tasted rich and classy. The hot mad AJ had chocolate and caramel flavors but not too sweet and warmed me up. Would totally come back for more!

Iced Hazelnut Latte with Soy Milk
Ashna D.

I ordered an iced hazelnut latte with soy milk at this coffee kiosk today and loved it! It wasn't too sweet and was a pretty decent size for being a small. There was no one in the drive thru line and I got my drink in less than 2 minutes!

This what what I got when I ordered a cinnamon roll.  THIS IS FROM 7-11.  Ya'll ran out and overcharged me for this.  "Cinnamon Roll" HA!

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Great small drive thru coffee shop right by Trader Joe's. I love the quality and they're always so nice! You gotta try the mad AJ!

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Love this place! The mango smoothie is really good and you can't go wrong with really any of the pastries.

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12 years ago

Great coffee. Nice staff. Convenient location. Give this place a try!

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12 years ago

Great, speedy service. Thanks for knowing my order and making it happen every time I'am there. :) :)

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12 years ago

Great coffee. Very conveniently located. Friendliest place ever. My car automatically turns in here.

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12 years ago

Great coffee, nice people and awsome service. I love this place for my every morning coffee that I smell from a mile away. Highly recommand

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Do they have decaf options for all of their drinks and frappes?

Yes just tell them whatever drink you want decaf or even half decaf if you want

Does this establishment serve any sugar free items as far as drinks go?

Yes they do! They have sugar free syrups for ice teas and sugar free caramel, vanilla and hazelnut for any hot and cold drinks. Also sugar free chocolate for mocha

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Neighborhood Coffee

Neighborhood Coffee

4.6
(827 reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

After dropping off the girls at an all-day playdate with their cousins in Hayward, my partner and I…read morestarted our no-kids date at a gorgeous coffee shop. I had been to the church before, but I didn't remember the massive coffee hangout there! It's so spacious and offers plenty of seating. How long has this place been here? I wish it were closer to where I live in San Jose! I could easily imagine sitting in one of the comfortable nooks, studying or grading papers. It's also a fantastic spot to meet up or chat with a group of friends. It was definitely a nice place for a date! When we walked in, there were hardly any available seats, but the line at the counter wasn't long. We found a quiet corner to sit and enjoyed our breakfast. I ordered a hot latte with maple syrup in the name, though I can't recall the exact name. It paired nicely with my pastry. The almond croissant I ordered was delectable, with just the right amount of sweetness and flakiness. My partner enjoyed his cappuccino and savory bacon croissant. We walked up two steps to the restroom and were surprised to find more seats and tables. I wish I had noticed that area when I was looking for a place to sit. Oh well, it was comfortable where we were. The girls should have more playdates with their cousins so we can come here more often. Is it really called a "playdate" when the kids are 12 and 15, and their cousins are between 21 and 30?

Stopped by to grab a latte and a pastry on a Tuesday morning. I ordered a salted maple latte and an…read morealmond croissant. The salted maple latte was just ok... sadly it looked better than it tasted. I wasn't a huge fan of their espresso as it left a very sour after taste, even with the sweet maple syrup it wasn't very pleasant. Good espresso should be balanced and coffee forward, and I didn't get that. Almond croissant was great, but I was a bit disappointed in their coffee. Ambience is great for studying or getting some work done.

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Coffee, croissant and panoramic views.
Coffee, croissant and panoramic views.
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Seasonal Kouign Amann
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Ones Cafe & Bakery

Ones Cafe & Bakery

4.3
(203 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Ones Cafe is truly an East Bay gem. You can stretch the definition of "hole in the wall" with this…read moreplace because 2/3 of the bake shop is the kitchen and 1/3 is the display/ordering area. Making it a bit cramp when you're trying to stand in line, look at what's available, and order at the same time. Parking here is hard to get to as well, the lot is super small and fits only one car at a time. If you happen to land a spot here your best bet is to reverse all the way out because a three point turn will turn into a multipoint turn quickly. My suggestion is to park in the lot in the plaza next door and walk over. As for the baked goods the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Croissant is phenomenal and the Strawberry Moon is a classic. The flavor profiles here lean Asian with many call backs to flavors such as ube and passionfruit. They also seem to change their menu often too so keep an eye out on the newer items as you visit. In terms of aesthetics of the pastries you can see the love in the folds of each one. The strawberry moon croissant is a good example of this because the amount of ridges in the croissant shows how many times it was folded while making it. That alone is back breaking work and truly a labor of love for something that gets consumed in minutes. Last but not least the staff, we love a good mom and pop shop. The entire family is in on this, from the cashier, baristas, and pastry chef. If you're looking for a AAPI business to support, this is the one to go to. They're kind, diligent, and when a pastry sells out you can always count on them to make more. Disappointment does not run in this family! Overall looking forward to continue coming back and frequently be a patron here.

Overview: Small parking lot, small shop, big flavors…read more ---- A few outside tables and one inside bench, it can get a little chilly sitting outside esp in th Opening up a location in alameda Very beautiful presentation of all of the pastries and I'm SO, SO happy that they have prices on all of their items!! They offer a unique fusion of Asian flavors with classic French pastries. ---- Pistachio Kataifi Croissant $9.50 - croissant is filled with kataifi and topped with pistachio cream and crushed pistachios - the croissant itself was a little too salty for me and I think it needs the sweetness of the pistachio cream on top - the croissant was still crispy at room temperature, but tasted better heated up - I would recommend air frying it or rebaking it instead of microwaving it bc the kataifi gets soggy ---- Notes: - parking lot is small - service was really quick and friendly - a nice display case with a wide variety of items and with their prices listed!! ---- Overall: unique flavors, picture perfect pastries, I can't wait for the Alameda location to open up so I can try more of their items and their drinks!

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Sold out of everything!
Sold out of everything!
Menu as of 1/11/25
Menu as of 1/11/25
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Always Yours Bakery Cafe

4.5
(664 reviews)
1.1 mi
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For our wedding, we had a highly custom request for a wedding cake (Maplestory themed!), so we…read moreconsulted with Natalie before purchasing. She was extremely nice and accommodating, even outside of the bakery's business hours since we were super late. We taste tested and loved ALL the flavors, but ended up with matcha, ube, and vanilla. During the day of the wedding, Natalie and her team promptly delivered this beautiful 3 tiered custom themed cake. It was completely hassle free (I don't even know when she dropped it off on the hectic day), and exactly how we imagined it to be. Additionally all the guests loved the design and especially the flavor, so we were definitely feeling a little proud for choosing for this place. Thank you Natalie for this amazing cake!!

We had such a wonderful experience with this bakery for our retirement party! From the very…read morebeginning, their response time was incredibly quick, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. They were also very flexible, allowing us to customize the dessert menu so it fit exactly what we were looking for. The dessert display was set up beautifully and looked absolutely stunning. It became a centerpiece of the room, and our guests couldn't stop talking about it. Most importantly, everything tasted amazing. The desserts were fresh, delicious, and disappeared so quickly that not a single crumb was left by the end of the night! That says everything you need to know about how much our guests loved them. Thank you for helping make our celebration so special. We would absolutely recommend this bakery for any event and can't wait to order from them again!

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Ube cupcakes
Ube cupcakes
2 Tier cake Cookies & Cream and Vanilla w/ fresh strawberries
2 Tier cake Cookies & Cream and Vanilla w/ fresh strawberries
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Seven Hills Baking Co

Seven Hills Baking Co

4.5
(329 reviews)
1.1 mi
$$

Absolutely love the Epi Baguette! I keep coming back for that. It almost looks like a braided…read moreversion of a baguette and it's so easy to break off a piece of it. Next thing I know, I've eaten at least three pieces! I first discovered Seven Hills when a friend introduced me to Castro Valley Marketplace. Naturally, I bought a couple pastries to try a bit of everything. I also brought my mom the second visit. Baked Goods: Epi Baguette Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin Savory Scone Berry Scone Morning Bun Butter Croissant Pumpkin Spice Roll Apple Crostata Olive Sourdough *sliced +fifty cents Excellent variety of pastries! There's something for everyone as long as they're not gluten sensitive. I think they do have a gluten free scone and a few other GF offerings. Staff is nice. Parking isn't bad at all for the marketplace. Lots of people coming and going. I shall return for the Epi baguette!

I really don't know what the hype is. Have tried a couple of items, ham and cheese croissant and…read morescones. There were both so underwhelming. Hardly any ham in the ham and cheese and scones were dry. There's no flavor to the pastries. With all the choices around Berkeley and Oakland, this place doesn't even compare. Maybe because there is no other bread bakeries near by. Honestly, this place sucks.

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Chocolate croissant & 2 kouign amanns
Chocolate croissant & 2 kouign amanns
Lots of fresh baked goodies around lunchtime (08/2024)
Lots of fresh baked goodies around lunchtime (08/2024)
Kouign amann. Came out piping hot. More Crispy than light n flaky but it was delicious

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Kouign amann. Came out piping hot. More Crispy than light n flaky but it was delicious
Pampas Cafe

Pampas Cafe

4.4
(657 reviews)
0.5 mi
$$

Really nice cozy cafe with yummy vegan empanada options! My daughter and I specifically liked the…read morekale one.

Just an excellent place to be!…read more A friend had heard rave reviews about their authentic Argentinian empanadas and we were so happy to come and try it out on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was busy (the lot is shared with Trader Joe's) but we managed to find a spot and head into the busy but not packed cafe. There is a large assortment of empanadas, from meat options like chorizo and chicken, to vegetarian like corn and onion, to sweet options too like apples. The menu also boasts lots of great drinks including mate tea! Lucky us, the empanadas we ordered weren't in stock so we had to wait ~10 for freshly baked ones. They came out buttery and piping hot, even with little hand-stamped letters on them so you know what you're eating, and it was so delicious. Most are about $5.50 each. Add oregano chimichurri for a bit extra if you want or pair with a tea, but these empanadas really hit the snacky spot. Lots of wooden tables with fresh flowers make Pampas a great space to chat with friends or to sit and do some work. The most standout feature was the friendly and efficient staff who seem to build connections with everybody who walks in the door. Worth a drive to Castro Valley! Especially if you bring cash for a 10% discount off a dozen :)

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Inside counter
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Breakfast Empanada filling
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Philz Coffee

Philz Coffee

3.3
(199 reviews)
1.1 mi
$

Outstanding and beautiful drinks, indoor/ outdoor space and the right friends can make this a very…read morepleasant afternoon. My drink was very refreshing and fragrant. Perfect for an afternoon pick me up. Some mint on top and not overly sweet. I ordered something straight from the menu and it was just right as is. Indoor space with real leather couches and seating and some bar seating with views out to the boulevard. I spent some time here with a very close friend that I just didn't spend much time with in recent times. Covid and other reasons I suppose are to blame. Hours here could be a bit better but the general area is great with the BBQ and marketplace next door. Value seems good too.

Late review. My last visit here was the worst experience of any Philz locations. The person working…read moreat the order station is not personable and lacks customer service etiquette. Not a greeting or any kind of acknowledgement. To top it off, she had me repeat my simple order from their featured menu several times. It wasn't like it was loud indoors. And she made it seem like I was an inconvenience. How much more obviously rude can you be? Maybe she wasn't having a good day but she seemed fine chit chatting away with the fellow baristas afterwards. Not my type of Philz if workers here pick and choose who they want to service. Other than that, they have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. I do like the spaciousness of their outdoor seating. Parking can sometimes be a nuisance even tho there's a parking lot available. Oh and their featured drinks tend to seem a little too sweet. I plan to stick with my philtered soul. Name says it all. But, not so sure if I'd frequent this location.

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Front Counter
Front Counter
Iced Philtered Soul
Iced Philtered Soul
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