After a day of running errands, my brother was giving me a ride home when he says, "I need to get…read moresome flatbread..." I remembered a place on Jackson Street that I had gone to 5 years ago that had a tremendous selection - looked it up on Yelp and it was no longer on Jackson, but was listed in Castro Valley. So we went thought we'd go by and give it a try. Great decision! The "new" store in Castro Valley is much brighter, cleaner, nicer than the old location. I think the old location had more stuff from Eastern Europe, but this new location seems to have a broader selection, with more stuff from Western Europe and the Middle East. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and helpful - always willing to answer questions and even give tips on how to use the products that they sell. And his recommendations have been great - we asked him about which tahini and zaatar to get (they have many different brands/types of each...) and the ones he recommended have been way tastier than any of the brands that you find in most markets. Especially good was his recommendation on lebnah - he said that the brands they carry are all good, but they have some that they package in-house that was special. I tried it - it was less expensive than the other brands, but was the very best lebnah that I have ever tasted! Richer, creamier, with just the right amount of tang. Wonderful stuff! Anyway, Crossroads is a nice, clean, well-lit place with a great selection of unique products, and friendly, knowledgeable sales staff. Well worth a trip!

This place has great middle eastern and other international food choices. Balkan yogurt Halal…read moreprepared foods. Great ice cream too.

Whenever I'm in town, I make it a point to come to this restaurant and tap room. It's a beautiful…read morebusiness with a huge outside seating area with fire pits and tons of chairs and a beautiful Olive tree. At least I think it's an Olive tree. but I didn't see any olives. Maybe it's the wrong season for olives. Of course, it could be an artificial Olive tree. Next time, I'm going to check it out. There's a great food menu, athough today, I just came for the Hills and Valleys light beer. Special shout out to the friendly and professional bartender and manager, Santiago. I hear that Buddy is really good too, but for special A+ service , see Santiago.

Fieldwork is one of the top slingers in NorCal's modern craft brew scene. They've expanded to 11…read moretap houses in NorCal in about 8 years that go from Santa Rosa to Monterey. They're definitely on a mission. This one in San Leandro may be 2 years old and is a larger one. I think most of them are in huge spaces now with a large outdoor feature. Here their outdoor area is partially covered, like the sides, but the center is exposed to the open sky. They dot the space with large olive trees, so it has a nice beer garden vibe. We sat in their bar area, and I noticed that even though you are super close to where all the employees are, you get the most do-it-yourself type of service. We had to get our own beers at the bar station, place our food order there and repeat the process anytime we wanted anything more. Now the employees do bring the food out, will clear empties and bring a takeout box if needed. But I think the system is a bit flawed to only allow service personnel to only do partial the work, and create a system for them to avoid customer interaction. But when that tipping prompt comes up on the screen upon paying, the highlighted buttons of 18-20%+ aren't shy at glaring at you front and center. Just an observation and a 2020s cringe for me. I tried 2 of their lagers styles that day as it was pretty warm out and both were really good. Very bold and assertive in the hop ratio, which is a Fieldwork stamp. And what I liked is that they actually tasted fermented in the true lager style which is long, slow and cold. Garlic Fries ($9/4*) Standard and solid garlic fries. Thinner fries, crisp, clean and a good salt presence. A good amount of a cooked garlic is tossed in so isn't that 'spicier' raw garlic type. A dusting of parm is also in the mix. Great with cold crisp beers. Trust. Pepperoni Pizza ($22/3.5*) I remember I tried this same pizza at their San Ramon location and was really impressed with that one. Like a top 5 pizza for me here in the Bay. This one kinda had the similar traits but just wasn't as tight as my original try. The one in San Ramon was crisp throughout, without being overdone. This one was crisp on the outer edges but was limp in the center, so when picking up a slice, a major droop occurred. The pepperonis were totally legit, but the cheese here seemed more wet for some reason. Very milky in taste, but I think it is the reason why the center stayed wet. Again just an observation. Pretty good add for San Leandro, with 21st Amendment closing within the year. This keeps San Leandro a strong brew destination still with Drake's nearby still in the fray. I'm sure I'll be back, just don't love their mode of service chosen.

This is a Great Family Owned Liquor Store!!!…read more You Name it they have it !!! The Place is like a Neighborhood Bev Mo !!! All Kinds of. Beer and Hard Liquor you can Think of!!! Scotch, Cognac, Tequila you name it they have it !!! Snacks Galore Potato Chips, Candy Bars and even California Lottery!!! Service is Friendly and Helpful !!!! It's a Well Organized Liquor Store!!! They are Street Wise they have an Awesome Security System and Wrought Iron Bars !!!! This is to Prevent the Thieves that Smash and Grab Businesses in the Middle of the Night!!! Busters Beware!!!! For All these Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!!

Their Dasher person drove to our home, sat in their car in front for about 5 minutes... texted that…read morehe was here, then DROVE AWAY!!!! Never did he come to our door to deliver our purchase (beer). Totally confused, we called the provider of the beer (Town & Country, CV),we were waiting for. A man answered the phone - we told him what happened- AND HE YELLED AT US AND HUNG UP....what the heck?!?! To top it off, we got charged a non deliverable fee, a tip, an extra charge we were billed $55 dollars, they credited us $9...what is going on!?! The great rip-off :-(

Jr is the best. The best selection of craft beer and always ready with a great recommendation based…read moreon what you like to drink or are looking to try. I felt like I graduated from just enjoying beer to aficionado status just chopping it up about different breweries and hop varieties whenever I drop by. CV icon for sure.

Juniors is an awesome spot for all your beer and spirits needs. He stocks a massive selection of…read morecraft beers and a large selection of sours which are my favorite. Jr's recommendations are always spot on and he knows what I like so every visit is an adventure in what's going to be next on the list to try. The store has all the bourbons, scotches and other spirits you would want and there is always plenty of inventory. If you want to see what's new each week you can see him live on Instagram and you'll see and hear all about each one as he opens then, tries them, and explains the flavors, finishes and nuances of the beers. Glad they are in Castro Valley.

Cordial Bottle Shop is on the ground floor of Castro Valley Marketplace, located between the…read moregrocery store & the sushi place. Offerings: craft beers, wines, alcohol ice cream, seltzer cocktails... Drinks: "Latvia Laudromat"(5.75, 8.8% alc) Henhouse -"Hazy double IPA, boozy, made with mosaic & citra hops. Semi-fruity. Not disappointed Altamont "Maui Waui" (4.50, 6.5%j mosaic & citra hops -single malt IPA, nice blend of boozy, slight fruitiness. "Contains No Juice" DIPA (6.50, 8.5%) Alvarado St. Brewery. Boozy with mucho fruitiness, too sweet. Pass. "Eyes are Mosaic" Casa Apria (5, 7.2% alc) too sweet, semi-hazy, pass. Take outs: beers, seltzers are trendy items, didn't see any classic porters nor imperial ipa's -small display area. -knowledgeable cashier who also does the beer buying. -will stick to older names I know like Hen House, Altamont. Skipping newer labels, hazy versions of IPA.

I'm a fan! I'm a member of their monthly wine club and it's fantastic! Bottles are in the $25ish…read morerange, one white and one red. The picks are always great and something new and interesting to try. Special shout out to Danielle. I used to be in wine retail back in the day, and she reminds me of myself. She's very passionate about the wines they carry and you can bank on her suggestions. She's also just a real sweetheart. I always enjoy popping in to see what's new.

Friendly neighborhood liquor store. Been so many times and always a quick pleasant transaction…read more As you first walk in your faced with all the necessities that you might be in need of. Very well thought out with what they carry. Lotto tickets and alcohol - thats probably top reasons to visit - convenience - its such a drag to walk into a grocery store sometimes. I have to mentally get ready for that days in advance. Not too far from downtown or Castro Valley. Top competitor might be the new 7/11 right by Vals Burgers.

B Street Liquor is in the nowheres land b/w grocery outlet on vermont and downtown hayward…read more fab place if one isn't inclined to drive a few blocks (miles?) to save a few $$. didn't see much pricing on sodas, beers, microbrews. what was priced wasn't cheap. buys: amazon tall blueberry white tea (1) -for real? all i tasted was the frutose. drips: -friendly service -lengthy clean store, usual convenience goods (at a price).

This is one of my favorite stores to go too .. Tony and his family are so kind and haven't changed…read moresince he owed the other store down the street. Gourmet Cellar used to have wine tasting and sells different kinds of food to pair with the wine and huge selections of beer along with liquor.. very reasonable prices and definitely recommend..

This is a family-owned business. They have a great selection of beers, wine & liquors, and if they…read moredon't have what you're looking for, the owner, Tony, will do his best to get it! The store is clean & orderly. It's a little hidden gem! Support our local, small businesses!

Great beer selection, live music, outdoor seating - this little bar has a lot to offer - friendly…read moreand personality packed. So your in Downtown Hayward. This general area has a few places to bar hop - Funky Monkey, Stein, Dirty Bird and The Bistro - going to some or all of the above on any given evening makes for good fun. Smaller bands are great to discover here. It makes for a very lively atmosphere. Hayward goes above and beyond with community events and closing down B street regularly. There are two pizza places nearby - I prefer Susie Qs - its very upscale for Hayward. OOops, I'm sorry - that wasn't meant to be some backhanded compliment about the city. From what I know the owner of this place is actively involved in the city of Hayward and I like that. All the more reason to support this establishment. Downtown Hayward can be very fun - its not the worst place to live - just get out and make the best of it.

The Bistro is a vibe and I'm here for it. It's a very mellow…read morecrowd and great when it's lively. Amazing when it's not, as well. Came today for Pliny the Younger and was super happy to be one of the lucky ones to get a taste. Great beer. Great place. I've been here more times than I can count but I still forget that it's CASH but they got an ATM.