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    Cafe Au Life

    3.3 (6 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    7 years ago

    This place has seriously improved and has a lot of healthy options. I also appreciate that you can get an organic large coffee for $2.

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    8 years ago

    Limited options and VERY overpriced. Taking advantage of the fact they're the only food service available on campus & nearby.

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    10 years ago

    Just an FYI this place is only available to students at the Chiropractic College.

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    Sugarmama Sugarcane

    Sugarmama Sugarcane

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Order: 1 BBQ Chicken Bánh Mì…read more1 Mango Cane Nước Mia Total: $16.09 The Bánh Mì was PHENOMENAL! The bread was so soft yet crunchy and flaky--I could tell it was extremely fresh. The BBQ chicken was very tender with no fat and cooked with delicious spices. Just incredible. The veggies were also very fresh and crunchy. With every bite it just kept getting better. It's a pretty big-sized Bánh Mì--you can easily eat half and save the other half for later. The mango cane drink was delicious and very refreshing. I enjoyed every sip of it. Food: 10/10. The service was excellent! The young ladies working there were very welcoming and sweet. One even grabbed me a stool to sit on while I waited for my order, which was very thoughtful. The wait was not long 5-10 minutes. Not many customer around 12pm on Friday. Customer service: 10/10. The ambiance is cute. It's located in the heart of downtown Hayward near City Hall. The establishment is tiny, but they do have stools where you can sit and enjoy your Bánh Mì it's almost like being in Vietnam. There's no outside seating. Parking can definitely be challenging. You can park in the Lucky's supermarket lot, across the street in the parking structure, or if you're lucky, find street parking right in front of the establishment. This might be my favorite Bánh Mì spot. I will definitely be coming back. I just hope one day their hours and days expand. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

    I've been wanting to try this banh mi spot. Finally got a chance to go and was so excited. I drove…read more25 minutes only for them to tell me they only have the combination banh mi. I was looking forward to trying the pork banh mi. I asked if they sold out, and the girl said yes. How did you already sell out.. i got there around 1pm. I ended up getting the combo banh mi since I had already drove all the way there. I suggest calling before you make your way out there to see if they whatever banh mi left. Combo banh mi wasn't bad. Flavor was good. The gelatinous part of the cold meat was a bit too chewy and sugarcane was a bit too sweet. Left disappointed because I've been craving a good bbq pork banh mi

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    Menu / interior
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    Pork banh mi
    Freshly pressed sugarcane

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    Freshly pressed sugarcane
    A Romo's Cafe

    A Romo's Cafe

    4.7
    (297 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    After having driven by this cafe on multiple occasions, I finally stopped in here with a friend for…read morebreakfast. We each got the salmon bagel, tea, and a latte, then found a table on their cozy and beautiful back patio. The drinks came out in beautifully painted drink ware. This place was such a nice spot to catch up and chit chat over good food. The servers were super friendly and helpful, and we never once felt rushed to leave or vacate our table. The noise level was just right, too. You would think being on A St would mean we'd hear cars the entire time and would have to talk over other tables, but everyone was respectful of each other and my friend and I could hear one another speaking just fine. Parking is limited; there were maybe 4-5 spots on the side of Sandra's Barberia, but you can park on the street and walk over.

    3.5/5 If you want to…read morefeel like you're just chilling in the backyard, eating a sandwich, this place has the perfect vibes. There is limited indoor seating, but I'd recommend eating outside anyway. I love the homey vibes with their decorations and silverware. I didn't order a drink, but the traditional clay mugs were a great touch. The Chipotle and El Despercidio sandwiches were both simple, but good. I think it was a bit overpriced for what it was, but I would still prefer to support a local business than a chain restaurant.

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    Inside
    Salmon bagel.
    Salmon bagel.
    Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste

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    Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste
    Vitality Bowls

    Vitality Bowls

    3.2
    (335 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I haven't had Vitality Bowls about 3 years. I was lucky to find one close by my work. I missed it…read moreso much, the servings, the taste, and the freshness, very delicious. The customer service was great too. Now I know where to get açai bowl when I crave it again.

    This place is very hit or miss. The quality of the items are great and it's the only place like it…read morein the area. Problem is, this business is ran like it knows it. I've had several complaints about things being in my bowl and dishes that were not ordered (and some I had no idea what it was) and every time I speak to a manager/employee about it it's just a roundabout "there's no way we do that so I don't know how it happened." The employees are obviously not held to a standard at all if that's how the manager approaches complaints. The employees are in the back 99.9% of the time which means they're more than likely back there living it up. Which wouldn't be an issue if there obviously wasn't signs of distraction, lack of simple detail, and a lack of caring, not just according to me, but according to a lot of people. And there's no view of people preparing your food as well which for some can be worrisome. Anytime quality of service and food is up and down as such, it's a sign of bad training and accountability. I've worked in food for 13 years so I'm just speaking from a standard I know what it should be, especially when people are spending their money to trust you with their food, health and nutrition. I've given this places several chances cause when it's done right, it is amazing. This place has a lot of great potential but needs new form of management whether that be a change of attitude or new management in general, quick. Because as a soon as a new spot opens around with better and more consistent service, it'll be playing keep up.

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    Salads & Grain Bowls and Power Toasts & Panini
    Salads & Grain Bowls and Power Toasts & Panini
    The Dragon Smoothie
    The Dragon Smoothie
    I haven't been here in a while...

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    Surf City Squeeze

    Surf City Squeeze

    3.0
    (29 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Surf City Squeeze has been in Southland Mall's for decades, just not in this location. room only…read morefor a counter for ordering. Standing room only while waiting. No seating. Not much seating in Southland Mall either. Just in the food court on the lower level. Was serviced quickly by single attendant who was multitasking. Took my order, I paid, got order in 5ish minutes. Offerings: signature smoothies, sweet smoothies, pumped up smoothies, supplements add ons.. Slurps: Triple Berry (6.75, 12 oz) -saw plenty of ice & berries blended together for a dark reddish smoothie. Noticed white looking smoothies had a scoop of white powder added. -luckily, my smoothie wasn't overly sweet. The raspberry, blueberry, & strawberry concoction had a nuanced sweet, fruity, & tart profile. Seem healthy. Not sure about other smoothies sugar content. 3.5 stars semi-worthy:YMMV. Qualtity: fruits tasted fresh. No sugar excess. Quantity: reasonable.

    I have been a Surf City Squeeze customer for decades. I love the strawberry banana smoothie. On May…read more30, 2026, at 7:40 pm I stopped by to get a smoothie, and they refused to serve me even though the Mall closed at 8 pm. There were 2 Hispanic girls of which one was very rude, she seemed to be the one in charge. One of the girls was already counting the money from the register on the counter. They closed the register 20 minutes before closing time. They were more interested in going home than doing what they were hired to do. I called the store on 6-2-26 at 3:30 pm and asked to speak to a manager the girl who answered said the manager was not there. I asked for the manager's name and she said," I don't know" and hung up on me. Please Surf City Squeeze hire people with good customer service, who actually want to work.

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    Refreshing smoothies made with real fruit, served fresh in Hayward
    Refreshing smoothies made with real fruit, served fresh in Hayward
    Outside (view from mall)
    Outside (view from mall)
    Whipped frozen lemonade

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    Whipped frozen lemonade

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