One of my favorite mom and pop shops, coffee and chai is always consistent. The sweetest couple that runs the shop, always so welcoming.

Still down on this place. I decided to give them another shot despite my gut telling me to go elsewhere based on my first experience. This time when I walked in I wasn't promptly greeted. Instead, the man behind the counter stared at me up and down as I approached the counter (profiling me). He eventually said hello, but at that point I felt dejected so I walked out. Not sure if he had ill intentions but based off my previous experience and this recent encounter, I'm going to scratch this cafe off my list of cafe options when I'm in the area. read more

Bodi's Java - Berry Blast just meh won't order again - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

How could I have not been here before?!! Finally back in this area and tried lunch today. My tuna melt was perfect! On sourdough bread, the tuna had the perfect amount of mayo and chopped veggies. Really delicious. The restaurant had patrons but not too busy to notice me staring down their menus. I was greeted promptly- my order was ready in no time. Very friendly and cozy place. A lot of options to choose from! read more

Bodi's Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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A wonderful mom and pop coffee shop. I have been coming here periodically for a few years and their coffee tastes great. They have a wide selection of great drinks, as well as a delicious breakfast menu. I highly recommend them! read more

Family owned shop. Owner is very kind and pays attention to each of his customers. Food is good. I got the lox bagel and my partner got the snickers latte. read more

Literal mom and pop, they are running the place and do it all. Pop (we will call him since I don't know his name) was singing as he was preparing drinks and food. I got the vanilla butterscotch latte and it was a nice treat. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, happy to support a small family business. read more

Owner was kind! Tastes homemade and fresh. Bacon was nice and crispy and egg was fluffy. Very yummy! read more

Bodi's Java - chedder bagel with bacon, pepperjack, and egg and razzleberry smoothie. Very fresh and homemade :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Got food poisoning from eating a bagel- would avoid this place. Also the owner kicked me out of the shop when I chose to sit on the couch. Staff is not friendly. read more

A very good selection of breakfast sandwiches and great selection of coffee drinks. The items are a little expensive and there's no restroom on the premises. I had to walk to the Safeway. read more

Really wanted to like this shop and finally tried it today. This review sits at 2.5 stars but you know the deal and since we can't do 1/2 stars, 3 it is. Service was great! Quick, attentive, and friendly. Order & thoughts: Cinnabon latte: Horrible after taste - chemical like. Took 3 sips to get a sense if the first sip was just off but the whole thing was off. Dumped it down the drain. Snickers latte: Pretty good, like. 7.5/10. Berry Blue Smoothie: Way too sweet! Got two, one for each kiddo, and they didn't care for them. Oatmeal cookie: DRY AS A DESERT! Hard & dry and lacked flavor. Chocolate chip cookie: Okay but heavy handed on the salt Ticket price: $45 Won't return - just not enough to make me want to give them a 2nd try. read more

Lovely local coffee shop with excellent customer service! My friend ordered the lox with cream cheese on a bagel and an iced tea. I had the California bagel (bacon, avocado, cream cheese) on an everything bagel and a cup of dark joe. It was all very good and I enjoyed how the sesame seeds were toasted on the bagel. This is a quiet spot, perfect for studying or relaxing with a cup of coffee. While we were there, a lot of friendly locals stopped by to order lunch or enjoy a cup of coffee or smoothie with their friends. read more

Nice couple. Locally owned business. The food is descent. The coffee is okay. They have a lot of different flavors and all the different types of coffee drinks. If you like it strong, go to Peet's. They have many tea varieties. They have lots of different breakfast and lunch wraps. Nothing low carb except for salads. I ordered the tuna salad a couple times now. It's not bad. It has walnuts in the tuna salad and something else. I wish it was meatier in texture. Next time I may try the salmon salad. read more

Bodi's Java - Tuna Salad to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Disgusting!! My sister and I went there yesterday (6/23/25). The man at the counter took forever to help us, I just started at us but didn't offer to take our order. When he started preparing our order, my sister and I moved to the end of the counter just in case another customer wanted in. Were could see right down to their "food prep" area. No gloves at all!! He grabbed a bagel out of the case with tongs then removed them with his bare hands. He wife was on the phone the entire time but jumped in to help without washing her hands and still on the phone. The kicker was when he went to remove the avocado seed from the knife... he reached into the garbage to move other trash around then goes back to making our sandwiches. Told them to keep the $26 for the two bagel sandwiches. Told him it was disgusting what we just watched and walked out!! I would rate this place with a 0!!! read more

Ordered the lox bagel, ham and cheese crossaint and latte. It was just ok overall. A little pricey though. It is a mom and pop store though.

Good local coffee spot, not sure if it's a new place or not (seems like it changed ownership not that long ago). Ordered a latte, coffee w/steamed milk and two sandwiches. The bacon, pepperjack, and egg sandwich I had was pretty good, but definitely not worth the price tag due to its size. Four items ran me like $32, so certainly not cheap (or that's just market rate now, sadly). The coffee w/steamed milk was good and very hot, but that is a fairly basic drink, so hard to mess that one up. I saw a bunch of local people hanging out inside, so I like it has a small town appeal. But not sure I would be in a huge rush to come back to the sandwich pricing (coffee pricing seemed reasonable). read more

The service is great here the owners are so kind and patient the caramel macchiato is my go to order if you need to wake up asap get it lol it helps me in the morning overall great experience read more

Classic coffee place: this is a staple of the community in Castro Valley and has been there for many years. When there are so many corporate options to choose from, this place offers an alternative: have something local. It is well worth the visit if you are looking for a coffee spot to enjoy a pleasant morning with some friends away from the busy corporate business. read more

Face masks, face shields, and many other safety protocols were in place during my visit. It was clean and very welcoming! I was immediately greeted and the staff was so nice and friendly! With a variety of breakfast options, a friend went with a bagel sandwich where you got to choose 3 toppings. I went with a decaf Americano with vanilla and it was perfect! Safe to say we were both satisfied. This place is definitely overlooked, it should have way more reviews and photos! Can't wait to come back for lunch and try a salad, sandwich or smoothie! It's located in a shopping plaza, so there's a ton of parking. They also have teas, baked goods and more. Recommend for sure! read more

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I used to come here a lot. I was craving a white storm mocha, so I came in. The energy is a lot different. Not warm and inviting. White storm mocha was good. They have a lot of different mocha drinks. White storm has always been my fave and Mexican mocha is #2. I order a lox bagel. It was kinda weak. Not a lot of cream cheese. Bagel wasn't as warm as I'd like it. I probably wouldn't order food again, but I'll come back once in a while for a drink. Idk what happened to the guy who was here before.. I want to say it was Bodi. He was super nice and friendly. read more

Bodi's Java - lox bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I stopped here while out riding my bike. I asked to use their restroom and was told that it was "out of service". I asked if there was another option nearby, but they claimed to not know. What?! You are running a cafe in a shopping center and you don't have know where to send your customers? What restroom do you use? I ultimately used the restroom at the Safeway and returned to Bodi's Java for a bagel and coffee. I was happy to see that they offer Equator Coffee but was surprised to see one of the owners coffee from a mug back into the brew kettle. Where they using used grounds to to brew more coffee? It certainly tasted that way when I finally got my order. The bagel was equally mediocre. I'm certain it came out of a bag, maybe directly from Safeway. But, to be honest my whole experience was ruined by both owners when I accidentally spilled some coffee at the self-service counter. I was given a deep scowl and a frustrating gesture for my offense. I offered to wipe it up myself but wasn't even given any grace for that. I tried to sit towards the back to enjoy my food and drink, away from the blaring TV with Fox News. Again, I was scolded for trying to sit in a "closed" part of their store. It has been a very long time since two people who clearly own and operate a business have treated me so contemptuously. I had to eat and drink their lowsy offerings on the concrete curb. I would die before ever going back. I recommend that you do the same. read more

This place has being my go-to home coffee shop. It's the cozy mom and pop shop that I've grown to love and when I can, I like spending a few hours on the weekends here. Before the new owners, I use just chill in the back but now I think soon I'd be calling the owners uncle and auntie! Whether it's hot or cold coffee, it's delicious and for a caffeine addict like me, it's... addicting :) My go to orders is the caramel macchiato (hot or cold) with a bagel. I love the lox bagel and the auntie there makes it exactly like I like it (light cream cheese, no capers, lightly toasted with extra onions). Aside from the lox bagel, I like getting a breakfast bagel with eggs, tomato and bacon. I've tried the breakfast burrito a few times, a little one the wet side but I can never finish it in one sitting... it's huge!! Aside from coffee, I occasionally enjoy an Italian soda from here - strawberry is my favorite on a hot day. I have yet to try salads from here, but every time I get coffee, I feel like I need some sort of carbs to go with it. As for the shop, the bathroom is very clean and super big for one haha. It is a little dark when sitting inside the shop but it works out as I'm always hiding behind my computer. Wifi does drop every so often but it comes back up after a little bit. Final Thoughts: Yes, food isn't exactly home cooked and seems like the frozen sausage patties, BUT I still like it as is. The coffee isn't sugar coffee and I do enjoy how it's made (despite me being a sugar addict). Prices aren't exactly the cheapest but it's all fair and it's over $5 to use a credit card if I remember correctly - that's never an issue for me as I always get food with my drink. If you need a little extra, there are chips and snacks to grab to go! read more

I came here to start my early weekend morning with a quick bite and hot beverage. The couple at the register were kind and hospitable. I ordered one of their baked goods and a coffee drink. They were of decent quality but honestly nothing to rave about. I'll have to try other items on their menu. The space that was made available was ample enough to host a decent morning crowd with light traffic. I'll have to come back here again esp when the health restrictions are lifted. It seems like there is a great amount of seating space that could have been utilized but is currently blocked off! read more

I love that this place is a mom and pop shop and it's a great place to grab coffee. However, the bathrooms don't work so I'm not able to wash my hands or use the restroom which is kind of crazy for a coffee shop since coffee makes you use the restroom. I also think their food is slightly overpriced. read more

Locals are lucky that folks still flock and wait in long lines at Starbucks. This place is either underrated or unknown. Solid coffees and great bagels and will try their sandwiches soon. Lox bagels are filled with salmon, cream cheese and veggies! Amazing. Keep it up guys! The husband and wife took over a little while back. I think for the better. Just hope there no lines after their glowing reviews. read more

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I never have a good experience here. 4 visits with the same results. 1. The person in from and behind me always get greeted with a 2. They always slide my drink and walk away. 3. I always tip even though I'm getting drink to go. read more

Bodi's Java - Caramel frost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

HEALTH VIOLATION!! Was excited to visit Bodi's as I used to work here and frequent it often years ago. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! The two people working there did NOT wear gloves while preparing our food, and when I called the employee out on it, he apologized but still refused to wear gloves!! Absolutely disgusting. Also, everything was SO expensive and took so long to prepare. Will never return here. read more

Best breakfast burritos and lox bagels in the East bay! We love it here! Long live bodis. read more

Bodi's Java - Bacon breakfast burrito with hot sauce- HUGE! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This place has been here for a while and I've never been. Decided to go down with my mom and try out the coffee. The inside is so cozy, but with restrictions, you can't sit in. Looks perfect for studying and work while sipping your drinks once everything opens up. Ordered 2 large drinks. A iced mocha and an iced carmel macchiato. They make the drinks as you order, and it was amazing, the whole place smelled like warm coffee. The iced mocha was good, the coffee was strong enough to taste through the sugar and chocolate. This is a must for me, I hate it when you can't taste the flavor of the coffee. I got the carmel macchiato, a drink I always order at coffee shops. This is the best place I've been to, the coffee taste just comes through, not bitter at all, but smooth. The milk and carmel ratio were perfect, not too strong. A macchiato is espresso, milk, and carmel; a simple drink, but if not done correctly it shows. Bodhis Java does an amazing job, perfectly strong and smooth. I wanted a second cup after I finished! It's better than Peets and Starbucks, and other smaller places I've been to. I definitely recommend Bodhis Java if you want good coffee. I hope to come back more often. I think the owners served us, they were so sweet. Everyone should check this place out, it's worth it! read more

Bodi's Java - Iced mocha and iced carmel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Visited Bodi's Java for the first time and it's a friendly mom and pop coffee shop/cafe. It's located in a plaza next to Safeway and there's plenty of parking. Their menu offers a variety of drinks and food (breakfast and lunch) options. We ordered the breakfast bagel, lox bagel, iced coffee and soy matcha latte. We liked that the breakfast bagel was so customizable. With Shelter in Place, I can't comment on their dine in experience but takeout was a smooth process. The owners were also sweet and friendly. I believe their hours might be temporarily different so call them to confirm. read more

If I could give no stars I would in a heart beat. Absolutely terrible service! We walked in to order 2 mochas, and I found the bathroom that had a sign that said "customers only." Considering we're about to pay for 2 drinks equaling over $10 we would be customers. The man working the front register said no bathroom and said we didn't want the drinks and cancelled the order and walked away before we could even buy the drinks and we could find another restroom! Never in my life have I had someone working in customer service be so out right rude! read more

Really wanted to like this place. Went in at 1:00 to do a couple of hours of work before they close at 3:00. However, the back where larger tables were was dark and they tell me that area is closed. Ok, so I set up by the window and pack it up at 2:45 since they've started cleaning/closing around me. I ask where the restroom is and they tell me no restroom available. Really??? read more

Hate writing bad reviews because I want small businesses to thrive but...I went to study with multiple people the owner got mad when we put the tables together and then started to separate them. Then to use the bathroom needed a key (understandable so people don't just come in for that) but when I wanted to go to the bathroom again, later on, I was scolded for it. Friends got backlash when ordering and asking questions about the menu items. Felt uncomfortable to even just sit there studying. read more

Bagel Sandwiches with coke and the other hand to the next the essential thing to remember is that it does have a tendency

Bodi's Java, shame on you!!! I've been a customer of yours for years and years. I'm driving the drive to Brentwood and stopped here to use the restroom. A very rude man said he didn't have a restroom and when I said, I know you do. He said it was out of order. Not to kind of him. Refusing to let a 62 year old woman use the restroom is downright rude. Thank you sir and I will remember never to stop here to get a coffee again. read more

Bodi's Java is the perfect example of an arrogant small business unchecked by a lack of competition. With the nearest coffee shop out a ways, Bodi's excels at making its customers feel unwelcome through curt interactions delivered stone-faced and ice cold. Were the food and drink exceptional, one might be the tempted to excuse this all as artistic eccentricity. To be clear, it isn't. One is better served patronizing the Safeway deli counter down the way than providing this business with more revenue by which to sustain their disrespect towards those who earnestly want to support small business. read more

I love this place. The chai is awesome and the lady and gentleman who run this place are great. The negative reviewers sound a bit ridiculous; for people reading this: the bay area is infamous for having entitled reviewers, take negative reviews with a grain of salt. read more

I've passed by Bodi's Java everyday for a year always promising myself to go in and check it out. This week I finally decided to do just that. I purchased a Carmel Apple Cider for my morning hot drink and the Bacon Turkey club sandwich for lunch... when I say they both were amazing, I'm not even being dramatic. The flavor of the drink was everything making me excited for the fall season. The sandwich with the house ranch was packed with the fixings and far from dry. Thank you Bodi's for being the gem we all needed but didn't know we needed. read more

This place is so good! I love supporting local businesses. I ordered a simple iced vanilla latte and it's much better than the chain coffee stores nearby. The bagel sandwiches are good too and I will definitely try some of the other food items later on. They have a large menu and kind people running the store. I'm really glad I read the recent reviews because the previous bad reviews got to be from another owner or something. This will definitely be my new go to coffee/breakfast place! read more

This purely for customer service.. This is my normal stop between Fairfield n San Mateo. Its a mom n pop shop with unique teas n coffee. Plus some salad n sandwiched bakery good. Bonus wifi for work. I used to come here quite often I knew the previous owner. A sweet lady who was always quite nice..now its owned by new owners who were normally quite nice I guess as long as I bought something. ###RANT### Today I wad treated well like a customer(which seems to mean without common courtesy) I guess , when I asked for the key to the bathroom as I had to go. The lady immediately was buy something first. I was planning on getting something AFTER i went to tbe restroom n starbucks/peets there is NO issue on when you purchase something. SO I said sure let me get a tea. She told her husband to get me tea AND just left WITHOUT HANDING me the key. One thing to ask me to buy something to use the restroom I kind of (not really) understand that, BUT to just leave without even giving me the key eas hella RUDE! Its all about money here.. I get better custoner service AT Peets or Starbucks (hell I could have just gone to Safeway right next door for COMMON human courtesy. ###END OF RANT### Oh well lost a customer , want to support local businesses .. sorry to rude to support!! read more

I don't usually write reviews, but when I do - listen up fellow yelpers! At first I was surprised as to why this place even has positive reviews. Then I realized that most of the positive reviews are from before the new owners took over. 1. Want to go to a coffee shop with rude owners that serve mediocre coffee? Look no further! You've found the place! 2. Need some napkins to keep your hands clean? Gluck with that! You get one (and that is only if you ask). 3. Need to use the bathroom? Forget about it! The very functional bathroom is always "out of order" maybe so the owners can save money? And oh yeah, if you are one of the lucky ones who does get to use the restroom, your hands will remain wet bc there are no paper towels in there either. read more