I came to this I-Tea on my lunch break last week. Ordering was easy with a girl at the cash…read moreregister. She was friendly & nice. I ordered the B4 Tofuhua & Red bean Milk Tea and Basil Popcorn chicken. The wait was not fast, but that's okay. They gave me a buzzer so it vibrated when my order was ready. The place had plenty of seating along the wall for people to sit while waiting for their items, but no tables though. So it's definitely a more grab and go vibe. The place seemed clean and colorful. The drink was creamy & yummy. The popcorn chicken was spicy, hot, and delicious! I loved them both! I would definitely return again the next time I'm in the area! :)

Having just moved to Castro Valley, we're excited to explore all the local spots within walking…read moredistance. i-Tea is only a little over a mile from our house, making it the perfect excuse for an afternoon family walk and I can already tell it'll be a regular stop for us. We originally came for the Fresh Strawberry Lemon Breeze, but they were sold out. No worries though, the staff recommended the Mango Pomelo, and it ended up being a great choice. The kids absolutely loved it and finished every last drop. We also ordered the Popcorn Chicken and Golden Sesame Balls, and both were excellent. The popcorn chicken was crispy, juicy, and came with a surprisingly generous portion. The chopped garlic on top is such a simple touch, but it really takes the flavor up a notch. The golden sesame balls came out hot and fresh with the perfect chewy texture. Friendly service, tasty food, and a convenient location make this an easy recommendation. If you're in Castro Valley and looking for a quick snack or boba run, i-Tea is definitely worth a visit. Looking forward to coming back to finally try that Strawberry Lemon Breeze!

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.

An unexpected find!…read more Thought there would be the usual boba shop snacks, but this gem has updated the menu and is putting out quite the array of restaurant quality dishes. We ordered the Parmesan tater tots, pho, popcorn chicken, and garlic noodles with shrimp. All were tasty and worth returning for. Lots of games and plenty of space in the clean, fun interior to hang out after enjoying your food.

this place is so good i'm writing my first yelp review in 4 years…read more this place is so good it's on my list of reasons to consider moving to hayward. absolutely the best boba i ever had. every time i get it my happiness goes to 11/10. i like the S&S with honey boba, 75% sugar, 50% ice, and ALMOND MILK!! seriously, it's the best drink ever. i'm probably gonna go another half decade without writing a yelp review until i find another place on earth as amazing.

Loved their mango blizzard drink. It was tasty and had a great texture to it. Would definitely…read morerecommend getting that drink. We also got some of their fried chicken. It was very juicy and crunchy. I loved it a lot. If you are hungry, definitely try the chicken. Parking is rough here so get the first parking spot you can find or try the free lots. It's alot of one way roads here so be careful with driving.

Once Tea is located close to the Century Theater. There is limited street parking but they also…read morehave some free public parking lots nearby. The service was friendly and nice. The ambiance of the place was...possibly still in a remodeling phase. Otherwise, it was dark and drab. Honey White Peach Oolong Tea - light, decent, yet faint flavor.

The black sesame with tea is alright. The tea flavor is pleasant the soft and pairs well with black…read moresesame. Would prefer no sugar and stronger black sesame.

The osmanthus oolong tea (minus cheese foam) was a bit watery with no noticeable osmanthus flavor…read more I got 75% sweet but the only sweetness came from the boba. My husband thought the sweetness and bitterness level of his viet coffee w/ cheese foam wasn't balanced well. They also gave a pretty thick layer of cheese foam, which may be a pro or a con depending on your tastes. The boba in both our drinks was also very clumpy and the texture was average. Not something I'd be excited for but decent enough to satisfy a boba craving.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to witness one person attempt to run an entire Quickly's…read morefranchise alone, come here. Seriously, this poor employee was taking walk-in orders, making drinks, preparing food, handling Uber Eats orders, and probably filing taxes in the back. I half expected them to perform open-heart surgery between milk teas. The wait time was so long I had enough time to question my life choices, scroll through all of social media, and practically watch my boba pearls grow from seeds. To be clear, this isn't a complaint about the employee, they were working hard and doing the best they could. This is a complaint about management apparently believing one person can handle multiple walk-ins and a flood of delivery orders at the same time. Bold strategy. Nothing says "quality customer service" quite like watching a single exhausted worker trying to be cashier, cook, barista, and DoorDash fulfillment center all at once. By the time my order was ready, I had aged enough to qualify for senior discounts. Management: hire more people. Your employee deserves a medal, and your customers deserve drinks before retirement.

My Order: Two strawberry black teas, one with strawberry stars and the other with mango stars…read more Service: The cashier was very kind and patient. Ambiance: The place was clean and spacious.

Gerel, Jordan, and Brayden were awesome! They helped me figure out what to order and were super…read morefriendly the whole time. Seriously some of the best customer service I've had. They definitely deserve a raise!

All of the drinks I've tried here are delicious. The silky strawberry was good. I wish I got it…read moreless sweeter though. Service was fast. There's no seating inside because the store is very small. We always drop by this place when we charge our Tesla in their parking lot.

Spacious T4 branch. T4 is a chain, and I've been to the San Leandro location many times, but this…read morewas my first time in the Hayward location. I came on a Wednesday evening, and service was swift. Got strawberry lemonade slushie with boba pearls I accidentally left my parasol here, and thank goodness I retrieved it before closing time! The staff had it safe for me. I was so thankful for them!

The roasted oolong milk tea is delicious and I added watermelon seeds! It's not too sweet so it's…read moreperfect! The Thai tea was good but the tea isn't too strong of taste. The service is pretty quick since there's a self serve kiosk.