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    4.5 (110 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Catherine T.

    A bánh mì shop inside a fancy Ranch 99? I'm in!! Cay Cafe is not your average bánh mì spot. Their bánh mì, spring rolls, and drink selection are all top-notch compared to many other places I've tried. I'm a regular when it comes to their combo bánh mì, lemongrass beef bánh mì, and fresh spring rolls. I recently gave their Thai tea a try, and it's legit so good. It's made with real brewed tea, which makes a huge difference. The Ranch 99 food court in general is worth checking out!

    #1 classic cold cut combination
    Donna T.

    I had been wanting to check out another banh mi spot other than the more well-known ones. Cay Cafe is inside 99 Ranch's food court. I always get a classic cold cut combination so I ordered their #1 with extra pate, which was an additional $2. The total came out to be close to $12 which is actually more expensive than Huong Lan. It was ready roughly 15 minutes after ordering from the kiosk. Let's cut to the chase -- the banh mi was disappointing. The meats were not only very thin, but more specifically, the red pork belly roll had a weird taste to it that I couldn't really get over. They did pack on the pate and mayo, but then again I did pay an additional $2. The best part of the banh mi was probably the bread, as it was a softer texture than most.

    A2. Pork roll & Pate
    Caitlin N.

    Dropped by on random Wednesday at 4pm...no one in line...food made to order so wait was around 10 minutes...tried the steam pork roll with pate ($8.50) and the grilled lemongrass beef ($9 plus)...price point on the high side...with almost $10 for vn sandwich the grilled beef to bread ratio could have been better...skimpy on the beef...both sandwiches tasted fine but the grilled beef didn't live up to the price tag...solid place for vn sandwiches but would stick to the steam pork roll n pate

    Vietnamese Phin Coffee
    Lloyd C.

    Cay Cafe is a food stall located in the EatUp Food Court in 99 Ranch Market. Spacious dining area. Order via kiosk, pay by card, then wait for your order to be called. Beef Lemongrass Banh Mi: ribeye beef marinated with lemongrass (4/5). The baguette roll was warm and toasty. Each bite was enjoyable because the bread was very soft. The ribeye was very tender and lightly flavored. Vietnamese Phin Coffee: phin dripped expresso with condensed milk (4/5). A strong and pretty good ice coffee. I'll be back to try their other sandwiches. Support your local business.

    Ervin S.

    Great sandwiches and fast service! They are high quality sandwiches and are not cheap so you know it is delicious. Bread is soft, meats are excellent and the pate nice and rich! Service is also excellent and friendly. Mom and pop flavor with quality ingredients make this a go to if you are looking for a delicious Bahn Mi! It is in a food court but that is not a hit on them. So ambiance is crowded but the sandwiches are worth the wait and crowds.

    BBQ Sandwich
    Karla F.

    I did not dine in, my coworker picked up an online order. Vietnamese sandwiches were the choice today and I chose a BBQ Pork sandwich. The flavor of the meat is pretty good and the bread was not too hard or too soft. Although the prices are very affordable, I did feel the sandwich could have had more meat and veggies on it.

    Cin-Yee S.

    The most incredible freshly baked and toasted baguette I've ever had for a banh mi. $9.25 plus tax for the lemongrass beef banh mi, and I'll be back to try the classic and grilled pork versions. Also liked the pork spring rolls, but the sandwich was the real star. The ladies working there are really sweet and hardworking, so tip well.

    Crispy Pork Banh Mi

    I originally came here because of an Instagram Reel about Cay Cafe's Mochiko coffee. What I didn't expect was to have an hour and a half conversation about the cafe with the owner! (His name is Long.) TL;DR: Come here if you want to have a drink and eat food that's made with 100% real ingredients with no preservatives and tastes fresh. This stuff is made by people who care so much that they've traveled directly to their sources so they can control what they're getting. PHILOSOPHY: Long and his wife wanted to make sure that people get the best food with the least amount of preservatives and using ONLY WHOLE INGREDIENTS. They've gone DEEP into figuring out how to make the best version of their food without any added chemicals. DRINK: The Mochiko Coffee was like a Philz Mint Mojito Coffee but with a Vietnamese spin. The salted cream was exactly as advertised. We added the matcha cream and was very pleasantly surprised that the cream was VERY matcha forward. DRINK BACKGROUND: From talking to Long, his family goes to Vietnam to talk to the farmers and SOURCE THE BEANS for their coffee. They are NOT just scooping out some Cafe Du Monde canned coffee! Similar for their matcha, he travels to Japan to actually meet the matcha producers. He told us that since there's a matcha shortage, he ACTUALLY NEEDS TO SHOW the match producers the final product so they can approve the sale of the matcha. CRUNCHY PORK BANH MI: The Crunchy Pork Banh Mi is one of the top 3 banh mi's I've ever had in my life. I'm not a big Yelp reviewer, but I do eat a lot of banh mi's. Most people swear by Duc Huong but Cay Cafe's banh mi is different. BREAD: Assuming you eat this sandwich fresh, right as you order it: the bread is freshly toasted so it'll be perfectly crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside that you will think that there isn't much bread. However, what it's doing is actually sucking in the juices and mayonnaise of the sandwich. BREAD BACKGROUND: Cay Cafe's bread is made fresh every day and you can tell. Heck, Long's business partner actually went to Paris to learn how to bake their bread! I asked Long if I could buy a banh mi for the following day. He gave me instructions on how to heat it up, but you can tell he hesitated because the bread's best expression is the day it was made. The bread itself has zero preservatives and Long doesn't recommend eating it beyond 1 day old because it just won't be that good. I've never met someone who cares so much about how we eat their bread. CRUNCHY PORK: Their Crunchy Pork is amazing. It's not a tough hard skin that you can get at other places. The flavor is just right, it's not super salty, they cut it at the right size for biting. You can feel the crisp skin through every bite and it never goes soft or rubbery, it stays crispy through the whole sandwich. CRUNCHY PORK BACKGROUND: Long sources all of their pork belly from a local butcher and when they crisp the skin, they don't artificially induce the crispiness by adding sugar. All of the crispiness comes from how they cook it, which is very much in line with how home cooks would do a crispy pork belly. CARROTS, DAIKON, VEGGIES They do an excellent job of pickling. It hits the right balance of fresh, crunchy and not too sweet or sour. PRICE: Look y'all, it's a little higher for a banh mi. But personally, I'd rather pay a little more for all the love, care and real food that is coming my way. DID YOU KNOW? SATELLITE LOCATION: The Fremont Cay Cafe is their outpost and they truck everything down from their home base at La Ca Bakery and Cafe in Hayward. If you've read this far, JUST GO, don't sleep on this cafe! It's in the back of the Food Court area in the 99 Ranch!

    Tofu banh mi
    Rucha S.

    This spot is located in the food court of 99 Ranch. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. Orders are placed at a kiosk, and your number is called out when it's ready. Since there was only one person preparing everything, the wait time can vary depending on how busy it is. We ordered the tofu bánh mì with extra pickles. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and light--really enjoyable!

    A7. Banh Mi Pho Dip
    Heather N.

    The bowl and matcha latte were great. I wish they had more selections for sauces but that's just me, the latte was not bitter or too milky. Great again!

    C1. Viet Phin Coffee
    Jiayi S.

    good phin! Lady was very nice to give me less sweetness. Good balance between bitterness of viet coffee. Noticed that they had several huge phins which is promising! They also have a selection of bahn mi so I'll have to check that out next time

    A6. Grilled Chicken
    Ester L.

    Tried the chicken banh mi here and the flavor was not bad at all, price is a little steep for not the best banh mi ever but not scam level.

    Rolls - Beef inside
    Carolen M.

    I kept seeing Cay Cafe pop up here and there on Yelp. So on one of my drives home from work, I picked up some lunch here to try them out. In short, the prices can be shocking, the service top notch, and food quality goodness. L O C A T I O N Cay Cafe is inside the 99 Ranch Market in their food court area. 99 Ranch is off of the Mission Blvd interchange between 680 and 880. Plenty of seating inside shared by all the places inside. Parking on the otherhand can be a bit tricky. Although they have a dedicated area for parking for the plaza, it can be pretty full. You may need to park further and walk over but I haven't had too much trouble finding something relatively close. I N S I D E As I said, it's in the food court. It's spacious and pretty clean. Great spot to meet up with friends to have a variety of food inside though yes, all pretty much asian. M E N U They have banh mi, bowls, rolls, coffees and drinks. There's a kiosk to order but they also have someone there in person to also take orders. I don't recall how I ordered when I went but I ordered the combination banh mi, Lemon grass beef roll, and egg coffee. From what I recall, I enjoyed all the food. Lovely layer of flavors in the banh mi, veggies crisp. The beef roll with a lovely lemongrass flavor so if you do not like lemongrass...do not get it. The egg coffee was strong and delicious. It was a fun lunch for sure that I shared with the hubby. I just didn't realize how much I paid until I overheard another customer said something along the lines of "I don't think I've ever paid $9 for banh mi." I don't think I have either until this day. S E R V I C E Greeted and met with a smile. They answered any questions. It took a little time to get the food but the drink came out pretty quickly. Easily paid by card. O V E R A L L I don't think I could justify getting this banh mi daily but once in a while it's a lovely treat as it felt that the quality of the ingredients were high. Flavors were lovely in all of the items we ordered. Folks there were so friendly! I would definitely come back and try out more of their items. Come by and try them out!

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    Moka & Co - Inside chicken shawarma

    Moka & Co

    4.0(204 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Rating: 4/5 Iced…read moreBiscoff Latte: 4.5/5 Super yummy! I can really taste the biscoff flavor, and it compliments the latte really nicely. I got regular sweetness, and it was pretty sweet, so maybe less sweetness would be just perfect. Tiramisu Milk Cake: 5/5 I loved! It was super moist, and not too sweet. It was a nice combo with the Iced Biscoff Latte. Iced Double Matcha: 1/5 Really bad! I had high hopes for the matcha, seeing as how popular and how good their other items were. I'm a big matcha fan, and their matcha didn't taste right at all. It tasted super watered down, and lacked genuinely any flavor. Super disappointing! Chicken Shawarma: 4/5 Pretty yum! It definitely filled my up. Had a good amount of chicken, and came to me warm. Would get again, but isn't super exciting or different. Would love if there were a sauce that came with it. It is super packed! Lots of people coming and going, so the noise level is pretty high all the time. Good amount of seating options, but it was full basically the entire time I was there (4+ hours). Lots of drink and food options (sweet and savory). Good service -- they bring your order to your table. Wish there were more outlets available, and the floors were pretty dirty. I didn't see them clean or quickly wipe down any of the tables during the entire time I was there. I moved tables twice and had to wipe the table down as it was wet from drinks and crumbs.

    Drove from Santa Clara to check this place out. It's a great space with lots of seating. You got…read moretables and chairs and some bench seating, too. There's lots of room to spread out. There's both savory & sweet food offerings in the display case and they can warm up the items for you. There's some yummy looking desserts! A nice variety of coffee options including specialty and traditional and then there's matcha and teas. The only bad thing about our visit was the Wi-Fi. Ug, so bad! You'd connect and then get dropped! Way to dash your hopes! It actually made it more frustrating than having no Wi-Fi at all. The customer service was really good and I could tell the staff was vested in making our visit a good experience. Check this place out when you wanna analog or have a conversation with friends and family.

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    Hops & Beans Cafe - Pulled Pork Slider

    Hops & Beans Cafe

    4.5(450 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $

    This was my first visit, and I was drawn in by the menu; it sounded delicious and definitely lived…read moreup to my expectations. I tried the Rose Cardamom Coffee, and a morning bun, it was outstanding! The flavors were perfectly balanced in my coffee, with neither the rose nor the cardamom overpowering the other. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, so it can get a bit loud from all the conversation. If you're looking for a quiet place to work or study, you may want to bring earplugs or headphones. The service was phenomenal; friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, I had a great experience and would happily return. In my humble opinion, this place is a gem!

    I used to come here pretty frequently around February 2026, the service was nice, the coffee was…read moregreat, and the atmosphere was nice. I had a nice interaction with the Asian kid with blonde hair and the other boy that was working, the service was quick! Until recently, been coming in for the past month, I didn't expect things to change so drastically in terms of customer service. I normally do not critic nor do I use yelp to write reviews but I am leaving this here. My recent visits have been terrible, especially on the weekend. The wait is not the issue nor is the coffee. It's the service now, the white woman is insanely rude. I understand the frustration of working and the use of a "customer service" voice, she is just insanely passive aggressive. Her fake attitude doesn't make things better. Saw the doordashers comment and I was there when he had his issue. The white woman didn't put in his order and the same Asian kid was there. He is usually friendly but from what I've seen that day, the white woman made him have a reaction to the situation. She used her passive aggressiveness and even yelled at the doordasher to sit down and wait. I am only speaking up now because of my most recent visits. She is the reason why I won't be coming back here.

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    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee - Iced Qamaria Latte Iced Mufawaar Kunafa Cheesecake

    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

    4.3(641 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Once upon a time, I tried a pistachio latte in my hometown and fell in love. I moved out towards…read morethis neck of the words and was searchin' searchin' searchin', and my thirsty heart led me to here! --- F O O D & D R I N K S --- The first drink I had at Qamaria was the Pistachio Latte with oatmilk and whewwww... easily the best pistachio latte I've ever had. The pistachio flavor tastes rich and legit without being overly sweet or covering up the coffee. A lot of pistachio drinks at other spots taste like artificial syrup, but this one is smooth, balanced, and actually complements the espresso. I also love seeing that deep green color in the clear cups--it just looks so aesthetic and makes the drink feel even more authentic. Honestly, 9 out of 10 times, this is what I'm ordering. If it's your first time here, PLEASE get it. Thankfully my husband is always down to be adventurous and order something different so we can still guarantee at least one pistachio latte on the table lol. His go-to is the Qamaria Latte with oatmilk, sometimes with cold foam. It sounds simple--espresso, steamed milk, cardamom, and cinnamon--but it tastes like comfort in a cup. The cardamom and cinnamon make it feel warm, cozy, and layered without punching you in the face with sugar. Nothing tastes artificial here. Everything feels intentional and made with care. Also, whether you dine in or take it to-go, the drinks always look cute. I LOVE the dine-in presentation though. The iced drinks come in clear glass cups so you can see all the layers, and the hot drinks come in these thick ceramic mugs that make the experience feel extra cozy. And I'm such a sucker for their tray setup too--everything matches the aesthetic so well and makes coffee dates here feel extra special. And don't even get me started on the milk cakes because they are dangerously good. My fave is the Biscoff milk cake. It's super soft, creamy, rich, and has the perfect caramelized cookie flavor without being too sweet. It paired sooo well with the warm spices in the coffee. _______________________________________________________ --- S E R V I C E --- Each barista I ever had was kind and super chill. I never felt rushed and they took their time answering questions. It sounds pretty simple but I feel like even with how busy it can get, they pace themselves accordingly behind the counter so that they are intentional and patient with their customers, and work in a consistent pace that gets drinks done in time and hands them off with care. Very contrast to a cafe where baristas are working so fast-paced that their interactions are short and it feels like that they just want to get the drink over with and passed off to the customer. It all goes back to Qamaria's baristas being intentional with the way that they work. Keep doin' your thing y'all. Love the flow. _______________________________________________________ --- A M B I A N C E -- It's funny because the first time my husband and I pulled up was after dinner on a Friday night. He was feenin' for coffee and was like, "What's even open this late?" Yoooo, finding out Qamaria Yemeni Coffee was open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays instantly made us happy because now we got a late-night spot whenever the cravings hit. Most nights they're open until midnight too, which is dangerous lol. And let me tell you... this place gets CRACKIN'. We came around 10:30 PM and the line was out the door, but I'm so glad we stayed because the drinks changed our life. Even on a random weekday when I met up with a homegirl, we looked up from yappin' for hours and suddenly the line was wrapped outside again. Trust--it's worth the wait. The inside is warm, modern, and culturally rich without feeling forced or overly trendy. The arches, lighting, patterned seating, earthy tones, and artwork make the whole space feel cozy and intentional. Even when it's packed, it still feels welcoming and communal--honestly just proof this is THE spot to be no matter the time of day. People are studying, catching up with friends and fam, working, or just vibing over coffee, and it somehow all works together perfectly. It's the type of café that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile instead of grabbing your drink and leaving.

    Excellent savory bites, in addition to sweets and drinks (the cheesecakes are very sweet). Would…read morelike to order a pot of coffee next time. For drinks, order half sweet or no sweet

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    Philz Coffee - Oatmeal Cookie Cold Brew

    Philz Coffee

    4.0(675 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $

    Had a great one today! Whoever Care is as written on the label as prepared by, I must commend you…read morebecause you made a necessary day better and beyond the normal kind of good, the best per say, the ultimate. Could have been the afternoon, could have been the time. I'm pretty sure it was the time because those flavors from those ingredients were crisp, inviting, and fresh like life was put into them. Not work, but warmth with spark and delight. The rush of caffeinated energy stigmatized the experience as a zing of OO or O made me happy, cheerful and excited with joy. Needed it.... Got it.... And sipped it. Strenuously I'm only drinking an excited cup of brew. Lrg Otml Cki w Ot mlk Crmy crm Swt hny icd (dltfl) Grld chz n hm sndwch (tsty ym) Tnk u Hv a grt dy Chrs : )

    I am a fan of Philz Coffee, I often go to the one located in Castro Valley. So, when I came across…read morethe one in Fremont, I expected the same level of hospitality and quality of drinks. I had placed an order online for pick up thirty minutes prior and when I showed up, my drink still wasn't ready. I checked in twice and it looks like they had forgotten about and missed my order because it was an online order. I waited another ten minutes and still nothing. I checked in again and someone finally started on my order. Very long wait and frustrating experience. Very disappointing experience. Worst customer service, no urgency. As much as I love and support Philz Coffee, I would not come back to this location.

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