Thai infused brunch with eye catching dishes and bold flavors to stimulate your senses will have…read moreyou waking up and then craving for a nap afterwards! Integrated into downtown Hayward just a block from the theater and other eateries and drink spots, Khao Hom has made a strong impression in the local community drawing a good following for weekend brunch as well as weekday lunch. With street parking right in front as well as sharing free public parking in the lot behind the restaurant, once you've slogged through traffic to get to this area, you'll be able to easily park and venture in for your food experience. As you enter, you'll likely need to wait for one of their staff members to seat you in one of their two dining spaces. The rooms are well lit and enhance the ambiance of your meal (and photos) with natural lighting. When seated, you'll get their food and drinks menu in addition to finding their dessert menu at the table. As standard, each table gets a carafe of water for you to serve yourselves. Their menu is quite extensive in representing popular Thai flavors with a bit of flare. You'll find curries, soups, noodles and chef specialties in their own sections of the menu. They also have some alcohol infused drinks for those looking for a full brunch experience. As a novice to some Thai dishes, I did have to ask the staff to explain a bit about certain dishes, but there were a few that caught my eye and never let go. Thai tea - flavorful and bold; rich but not too sweet Matcha latte - rich matcha flavor and creamy; best sipped and can be packed in a to-go cup if you don't finish Tom yum crab omelet - beautifully crafted omurice-esque dish where you'll find white rice encased in an egg omelet topped with succulent pieces of crab meat and smothered in tom yum soup. This dish is not only a pleasure to look at but the taste and textures in each bite will have you salivating for more until the dish completely disappears. This unique take is a must get for first timers! Roti gai tod - crispy fried yet succulent chicken served with a small serving of creamy yellow curry, white rice, and a roti alongside their delicious chili sauce. Fantastic balance of textures and flavors will have your tongue dancing from the spices. Tom kha soup - a bowl of comfort with a whole lot of shredded chicken, red onions, and mushrooms with a few big quarters of fresh tomatoes. It's not as creamy as I would like but the flavor is there with its abundance in lemongrass. The portion is large as one order can easily split into two bowls. Fried ice cream - a meal topper and sweet indulgence for those looking to try something new and rarely found elsewhere. This giant meteorite of a breaded and fried ball of vanilla ice cream is topped with chocolate fudge, powdered sugar, a generous helping of whipped cream and plenty of fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, and cantaloupe). Definitely shareable and a surprising star of their dessert menu - they could definitely do more to advertise this! The staff were super friendly and quick to take dirty dishes out of the way. They kept the place clean, served the food promptly and treated all of their customers with respect and smiles. Top notch crew from the front of the house to the back. Furthermore, should you need the restrooms, they do have two gender neutral rooms that were decently maintained. Overall, Khao Hom is not your everyday Thai restaurant nor is it your run of the mill brunch spot - this is a unique experience with food created out of passion to merge these together. The result is an aesthetically pleasing yet hunger extinguishing meal that will have you discovering new flavors and craving for more. With its proximity to the city center, it's a great a spot to plan out a lunch or brunch before a nice stroll around or a movie. Thai food has never looked and tasted so good!

Grabbed lunch with a friend and we enjoyed this place…read more We shared the tom yum crab omelette and the mama pad kee mao. We both liked the pad kee mao over the omelette. It was really flavorful and it all came together really well for us. I think we were a bit underwhelmed with the omelette. It wasn't bad, but I expected a bit more in terms of flavor and it wasn't much to remember. The cocktails were really yummy and creative.

Black Bear Diner - Hayward…read more Today, I came to celebrate Father's Day with my wife and son at Black Bear Diner. We had a great experience. The service was excellent, fast, and friendly from the moment we arrived. Our waiter provided outstanding customer service, was attentive to our needs, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and our Father's Day celebration was very enjoyable. Thank you to the entire staff for making our visit special. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Visited for lunch around 2:30 p.m. We were seated near an area with several tables that had not…read morebeen cleaned. It took about 10 minutes before a server came by with utensils and water. Once we ordered, the food arrived and was good, and our server was pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately, while eating, I noticed my shoe sliding on the floor. When I looked down, I found that the floor was dirty and covered in a mushy substance that had gotten stuck in the ridges of my shoes. It was pretty disgusting and completely took away my appetite. I'm giving two stars because the server provided good service, but the overall cleanliness of the restaurant was unacceptable. Based on this experience, I won't be returning.

Great service and excellent food. We shared an omelette…read morebreakfast which was large enough for the two of us. We walked out happy and satisfied but not overly full. Decor is cute, and homey which we found comfortable and relaxing. Great food and overall a wonderful experience.

Located in the Grocery Outlet plaza. Very small dining area. Really good food. Great service. Fast…read moreplating. In and out in under and hour. I would recommend.

Across the board it has good food, service & Ambiance. Just expect a wait time as Denica's is…read morealways busy.

I haven't been here for years but wow...this is such an amazing dining experience. I like how we…read morecan simply wait in line and order food from the counter for bigger breakfast items. Normally, we have our own waiters to take our order, serve our food, give us the bill, and pay for it. This one is like ordering from a cafe but serving us breakfast that we usually find from a diner. There is also a display of bakery goods you can select from while you're at it. I don't know if I recall correctly, but we can self-serve complimentary chips and salsa as well as water. And they have hibiscus tea? Pretty much it's ran out already by the time I arrived. Speaking of that, it was very loud here since I came here during the weekend, but it doesn't really bother me as much. I mostly came here for the Ube Pancakes since I have them before and I think that they're famous for having them. Honestly, it's really good and tasted like how I had them back then. The serving was quite huge to the point that I'm almost full. It's expensive though since it's $22. That's quite unusual for just pancakes alone but that probably because of the ingredients they used. The Vietnamese iced coffee was sweet at first but watered down overtime, but that's natural. At least that didn't happen when my drink arrived. I really enjoy my time here and I'm thinking of returning perhaps on weekdays if I can. It's just too hectic here, but it's not to the point that I would leave since I drove about 25 minutes from Fremont for this restaurant. I feel like Ube Pancakes is the only main dish I have so far and so I'm looking forward for other dishes in the future.

It's a small hidden spot in Hayward. Amy's grill & cafe has one of the best brunches I had in the…read moreeast bay. I wanted a chill spot to hang out, and saw there were waffles. So, of course, have to stop by here. Friendly workers. There's indoor & outdoor seating. Decided to seat outside in the shade under the trees. Fortunately, not too busy when I went on Tuesday 11:30amish for breakfast. Ordered: -#6 Eggs Milan (with included hashbrown and choice of toasts.) loved that it had pesto sauce on it, too. -Apple cinnamon waffles (with sautéed apples, cinnamon sugar spice and whipped cream, maple syrup on the side). Also pretty delicious & fluffy. Overall, it's worth the meal. Great prices for food and smooth tasting coffee.

Absolutely wonderful! Amy's Grill and Cafe is a self-seating diner style place, the decor and style…read moreis so cute and the staff are kind and inviting. Theres outside and inside seating that are very comfortable. Bathroom is available, its through the kitchen so just ask staff when you need it. There is a very chill playlist providing some ambiance buts its the perfect volume so you can still speak with friends Today I got the monster chili fries, a linguica sausage, a coco mocha (hot chocolate), a coffee and caramel banana waffle. It was sooo good! Price ended up around $55 its veryy worth it for the portions and flavor. I included pics too :)

I have been coming here for many years. My allure is the choices of an American breakfast or a…read moreMexican breakfast. My personal favorite is their Machaca. Seriously, chefs kiss!!! I usually call in my order and pick up. Everyone is always friendly and pleasant. My orders are always on point. The restaurant is always welcoming and packed on weekends and holidays. Busy is a great thing- Great place!

Anna's is pretty good. We came here on Mother's day which was obviously hella busy. We didnt have…read moreto wait long, so it wasnt too bad. We all ended up getting breakfast items, the service was cool, just hella busy. That's how it goes though. The inside is hella quaint, just like a mom and pop restaurants are. It was nice. Parking lot is small, but there are places where you can park and just walk.

my first meal in the bay area started so delightfully…read more such a warm, inviting, and clean place! everyone was so sweet and attentive. on a random weekday there were a few people in an out, and a few regulars there for their breakfast/brunch. we shared the chicken apple sausage crepe! filled with veggies and a snappy sausage. the crepe was thin and soft. it's topped with a pesto sauce that paired perfectly with everything else! i would definitely come back for another comforting breakfast in such an inviting environment!

I stopped by Frodo's for a crepe and unfortunately it missed the mark for me. The customer service…read morewas great and my order came out quickly, but the crepe itself was crunchy and paper thin. I don't get crepes often, but I've always known them to be soft and tender, so this was surprising. By the time I got home about 20 minutes later, it just wasn't enjoyable. A side of pineapple and oranges were included, which was pretty mid -- I took a couple bites and tossed it. Bummer, because all I wanted was a good crepe. Hoping this was just an off day.

cute family-owned brunch place!…read more if you're looking for a home-y brunch this will definitely fit the bill. i want to try their traditional menu items next time im here but this time i had their special which was the kimchi jjigae.

Humble restaurant with good food…read more I have been here before and have tried a few of their breakfast. In this visit, we bought beignet as niece was craving. It was satisfying. Crisps on the outside and warm and soft on the inside.