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    Bodi's Java

    3.5 (249 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Teresa S.

    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!

    chedder bagel with bacon, pepperjack, and egg and razzleberry smoothie. Very fresh and homemade :)

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

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    Jamee S.

    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.

    Bagel sandwich with pepper jack cheese, eggs and bacon.
    Chassity T.

    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!

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    3 months ago

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

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    Awful coffee, tasted like dirty hot water. Really foul rude man taking order. Threw the coffee away.

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    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.

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    Neighborhood Coffee

    4.6
    (829 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    First time stopping by since it changed over from Cafe4 to Neighborhood Coffee. The ambience and…read morespace is still the same, but they have an updated menu with more options it seems. I like that they have a rotating seasonal menu as well. This time I tried the Iced Ube Latte from the summer menu. I didn't really have high hopes since ube seems to be everywhere lately and not always executed well, but I thought this drink was actually pretty tasty and strong. I always feel like I can get work done and focus here because of how open and spacious it is. Love the view and natural light that radiates inside as well. So many tables and seating options inside and out. Bathrooms are always clean with many stalls available. Service is friendly. Great place to get caffeinated and study or catch up with friends.

    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.
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    Goolu Tea

    4.5
    (165 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    They're serving up smashed fruit teas and I'm into it…read more I have tried their milk tea and guava lime tea. Both had a strong tea flavor which is what i like when I'm ordering tea. You can only add toppings to the fruit teas, you must try the water chestnut boba! I would recommend 30-50% sweet if you don't want your drink too sweet. They had a little craft store in front, and lots of seats inside. The only sad thing is that the only store is in the east bay and that's 40min from San Jose :(

    I decided to give this a try while in Castro Valley since I've never been to Goolu before, and I do…read moretend to like lime. I ordered the pineapple lime tea, less sugar less ice. It was $8.50 before tip, which is very steep even with today's rising boba prices. They also have orchid oolong tea and a guava and peach flavor which I want to try next time, as well as selling hojicha and matcha. You can sign up for rewards at the ordering kiosk. It's sour and acidic but still sweet; I do wish in hindsight I'd asked for the lime to be removed, which is part of the drink customization settings, because the lime really overpowered it and it's harder to make out the pineapple. It had a rigid cup though, seems to be decent enough quality to reuse the cup. Overall, the drink was decent, but I took off a star because of how pricey it was. Still, I appreciate the premise of all the drinks containing lime and that they have some less common drink flavors.

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    Grand opening day bogo!  06/15/25
    Grand opening day bogo! 06/15/25
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    Outside of Goolutea.
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    Ones Cafe & Bakery

    4.3
    (206 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you're thinking about giving a food birthday gift or if you know someone who just needs a food…read morepick-me-up, get a box of pastries for them here! Not only are the pastries some of the prettiest that I've seen but they're actually quite tasty (and not too sweet either)! Comes in a nice branded box too. Before I rattle off my reviews of the pastries that I tried I'll say that the pastries here, although laminated, have no crisp and are strictly the soft and chewy type (think Costco croissants). I prefer some crisp, but I wouldn't hesitate on returning here to try more things. - French tart: amaaazing egg custard filling. It's so milky it's almost flan-like! - Brownie fruit tart: omg prob one of my fave brownie textures; not fudgy-dry and not too-cake-like either. Nailed the custard filling as well. I'd say my fave pastry in the bunch. - Passion fruit ganache danish: deliciously tart passion fruit filling! - Sweet cheese bowtie: funny enough the sweet cheese reminds me a lot of Cheez Whiz haha (nostalgic for me) but silkier and lighter in taste. The sweet cheese is only in the center of the bowtie. - Ham & cheese: flavorful ham but could've had a little bit more of it. The cheese part tastes similar to the cheese filling in the sweet cheese bowtie. - Ube moon: mad props for ube jam actually being used here instead of just ube extract like at most bakeries that offer ube treats. I will say though that the ube filling is a bit too dense; maybe the ube jam could've been mixed with some custard to make the filling lighter. Only a couple of customers in line when I visited on a Sunday early afternoon and the display case was still more-than-half full. Okay-ish service; the lady at the cashier was primarily focused on quickly completing orders.

    I have always been astounded by the beautiful pastries here at Ones, and I finally got to try it…read more Who knows how long it has been in my saved folder lol.. Though the bakery is pretty small, it was perfectly cozy with plenty outdoor seating available. There are a couple tables outside, and a bar-style seating area outside. Plus, a lot of parking spaces are available! The pastries are displayed beautifully under the warm lights of the shelf. Totally cute! Most importantly.. Instagram worthy! I got two original croissants, an orange creme brulee, and a strawberry crescent croissant. The original croissants were perfectly crunchy, and not too airy that there isn't anything inside the shell. Pretty dense in you ask me, and I love it that way! The orange creme brulee was really pretty. Caught my eye in the crowd! Though I thought that the croissant-style bread on the outside of the pastry was not crispy enough, the creme brulee definitely had a rich orange-y aroma. The strawberry crescent was my absolute favorite. I love how the hard, dense outside contrasted with the creamy center. The strawberry cream in the center isn't too sweet in my opinion! The shape wasn't just creative, it was also so fun to eat! You'll be seeing me again!

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    Menu as of 1/11/25
    Menu as of 1/11/25
    Sold out of everything!
    Sold out of everything!
    Menu as of 1/11/25

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    Always Yours Bakery Cafe

    Always Yours Bakery Cafe

    4.5
    (668 reviews)
    1.4 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!!

    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.

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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
    Macaron Flavor Menu as of June 2026 ~

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    Seven Hills Baking Co

    Seven Hills Baking Co

    4.5
    (330 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Very friendly staff. 1) Ginger scone had lots of candied…read moreginger pieces that were not dried just perfect 2) Savory scone was not dried pefectly flavored with garlic, chives, cheese 3) Artichoke Pretzel when heated was so yummy! Pretzel was perfect with just the right amount of filling in the middle 4) Chocolate Espresso cookie was moist with lots of nuts, pieces of chocolate chips, and outside with a little crunch I was very happy that everything was delicious, I will come again when I'm in town! Thank you keep up the delicious pastries, and bread!

    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!

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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
    (659 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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 :)

    Food was good, hot fresh and a good size for an empanada! Cashier was friendly, and very welcoming,…read moreonly draw back we were not sure which empanada was which, tried both they were both delicious, but never knew...next time will ask for them to be in different baggies. *not pictured the classic alfajores are delicious, not overly sweet nor dry! They had the FIFA 2026 Game on, which made for a great watch break!!

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    Inside counter
    Inside counter
    Breakfast Empanada filling
    Breakfast Empanada filling
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    Delah Coffee

    Delah Coffee

    4.3
    (193 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    This place was solid!…read more The ambience is not only crazy clean, but the vibes are chill. I went on a random afternoon where it wasn't very busy so I was in and out in less than 5 minutes once I decided what I want. Very spacious and has a ridiculous amount of seating so I'd imagine even when they are busy, it's tolerable. The art on the wall is also *chefs kiss*. It was my first time here so I asked the staff for some support and he did a good job breaking things down for me. He didn't have much enthusiasm or seem excited by my business, which I typically love about smaller coffee shops, but that's really my only criticism. I ordered the Yemeni Latte w/ Soy milk as an alternative. If you like spice, 10/10, great flavor. If you don't, choose something with a more gentle touch. Overall, the experience is a 9/10 but I'll give it 5/5 stars. They didn't wow me, so if I had to choose between going back there or trying a new small coffee shop, I'd choose the latter. Will I choose it over a big name franchise, every time. Have I had better coffee shop experience, absolutely.

    Location: Super elegant, chilly, lots of seating, overall very good vibes. The workers were nice,…read moredidnt have to wait to order which was nice and overall very welcoming even when they accidently spilled my drink they remade it right away. Food: I went here twice and every single time I get any of the shwarmas or meat pies, its cold. Not just a little bit, the entire inside and bottom is soggy cold. It tastes good, super light not heavy, but the coldness makes it unappetizing unfortunatly. Additionally, the biscoff cake was super dry for a milk cake, but the taste is still nice. The saffron and caramel cake are nice though, milky, sweet, pairs well with a hot drink. Drink: Dissapointing. Matcha, Chai, Latte, Smoothie, Refresher--I tried them all and was dissapointing. Matcha (latte, mango, and strawberry) tasted insanely water, same with the adani chai--which is something I look forward to at every cafe. I think increasing the milk content in the chai could really improve it. Coffee was also done poorly (iced and hot). Refresher was alright, super sweet but other than that it wasnt bad. The only thing that was the best was the smoothie. The mangorabian tastes like a chocolatey mango lassi, you can't go wrong with a smoothie. Room for improvement on everything. Overall: Very nice elegant cafe that is perfect for hangouts and doing work, the food needs to get warmed up longer to avoid coldness and all the drinks need to be improved to increase the quality of the taste. Looking forward to the change!

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    Delah Mofawar
    Pistachio Latte
    Pistachio Latte
    Pistachio latte

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    i-Tea

    i-Tea

    3.9
    (686 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    i come here almost every week, it's amazing. there's a variety of food you can get too other than…read moreall the options of boba u can get. service is pretty good, js when it gets crowded it can get pretty hectic but it's understandable under times like that. ambiance is also good, js sad that we can't use the tables anymore. it is a great place where u can come with friends. 10/10 i always come again, i also noticed they changed their fruit teas flavor a bit. it's still really good i just noticed it.

    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!

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    Creme brûlée milk tea
    Creme brûlée milk tea
    Brown sugar latte with boba.
    Brown sugar latte with boba.
    New drinks - cream brûlée and brown sugar boba milk tea

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    New drinks - cream brûlée and brown sugar boba milk tea
    Philz Coffee

    Philz Coffee

    3.3
    (198 reviews)
    1.4 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
    Spiced Vanilla Soul (Seasonal)
    Spiced Vanilla Soul (Seasonal)
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