I had stopped going to Paris Baguette for the cakes because prices had gotten expensive for me, but…read moreI needed a last-minute graduation cake for the next morning and only had about 30 minutes before closing. When I went in, there was a graduation cake I wanted, but I was told they couldn't sell it because they were out of cake boxes. A huge shoutout to Erin, Ankit, and the rest of the team for going above and beyond to make it happen. The cake was still $79.99, but when you have no other options and people genuinely care to help, it is completely worth it. They wrote a graduation congratulatory message on the cake, secured it carefully with tape, found a large box to safely transport it, and even helped carry it out to my car. Most importantly, the cake was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much to Erin, Ankit, and the entire team for taking the extra time and effort to make this happen. I truly appreciated your kindness and willingness to help, even without the proper cake box available.

Paris Baguette has really expanded in the past decade…read more It's always been a nice area to get work done and also grab some quick things for a party. I like to grab their pastries for a quick snack. I have also tried almost all their cakes too! Their recent Mother's day cake was very refreshing and light.

Very good coffee and great employees, though I came in one day to order food, with attitude, she…read moresaid the kitchen was closed, very bluntly. I understand annoying questions from customers especially when it's close to closing time. Though I draw the line when there the same girl rhianna who was not only rude to me but rude to my dad and sister who had the same question a different day. My sister said she was rude and I knew exactly who it was. Idc about bad service on my dime, but on my family's, that's not okay. Learn to be polite

Amazing!! Philz who? It's all about the PhiN!…read more I would support this local coffee shop all the way. Hidden gem that glistens without having to gloat and brag. Just come in and taste the coffee. Coconut Coffee - nice, tasty, blended iced coffee with a nice reach flavorful, sweet taste. Was more of a creamy coconut taste present. Salted Coffee - iced. Hint of a salt. Tasted much similar to simple Vietnamese Coffee if you're seeking something simple, which is my usual. Nutella Banana Coffee- def tasted the banana in this one. Wasn't overpowering. Not a banana coffee person, just wanted to try it. Ordered drinks on their website for pickup.

Excellent matcha today - much better than even the last time. Ultra smooth and frothy with ube…read morefroth. Loved that it's not sweet but there's still flavorful earthy depth. Asked for no ice and it was excellent - not too cold but just right so flavors come through nicely and doesn't get diluted. Service was also much better and it was nice to see them busy on a weekday. The Dubai chocolate ice cream was also a lot better than the last time. The staff was kind to provide a sample. Would love to see more ice cream flavors in the future like seasonal flavors, rotating. And add some permanent flavors like lavender, black sesame, some savory flavors even.

A cute dessert spot with fun flavors, creative toppings, and something for everyone…read more Stopped by Nobibi after lunch with Face, The Kid, and J for a sweet treat. I ordered the Mini Cloud, which comes with milk-flavored ice cream, freeze-dried strawberries, and a cloud of cotton candy on top. It was delicious and probably my favorite thing we tried. Face ordered the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream. It came loaded with chocolate and kataifi, and while she enjoyed it, she said it wasn't quite as decadent as she expected. The Kid ordered the Brown Sugar Matcha with Boba and really liked it. Jhaneen went with the Oreo Crunch, which comes with corn flakes on the bottom, milk ice cream, Oreos, and fudge. She enjoyed it and definitely cleaned her cup. We also shared the Strawberry Cheese Tea. The cheese foam on top was amazing, but the tea itself reminded me a bit of a flat strawberry soda. The shop itself is bright, clean, and cute, and it's located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Overall, a fun dessert stop with lots of options. Looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors.

Got a chance to check this place out a couple of times. Besides the coffee, I also enjoyed looking…read moreat their mugs. Some of them are really cute! In any case, I had really good decaf mocha. I dare say it's way better than Starbucks'. I believe they used a special brew those couple of times because it tasted smokey, not watered down or full of sugar. And it's not bitter! I've been thinking about it since then. If I get a chance to visit, I'll definitely order it again!

This location is HUGE! So many menu items, pastries, coffee beans, and even mugs for sale!…read more I got a Caramel Macchiato and it was INSANELY SWEET... like too sweet for me. However, it was a good caffeine kick. The drink took a few 5-10 minutes to come out, but overall nothing crazy. The baristas were really nice! The Ethiopian beans are also a great gift for my mom, and they're really reasonably priced! The staff even offered to grind the whole beans for me. How kind! Many people study here. So there's many tables inside, but it can be pretty noisy when there's a lot of customers here.

Love this place. Came here a couple times but this last time actually stayed to eat inside and not…read morejust grab it and run. The coffee is good, i got an ube latte this last time and it was probably the best ube latte I've ever had. I'm Filipino so I'm hella picky when it comes to anything ube but it was so delicious! The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I like how there is so many options for drinks & food and they're reasonably priced. The place doesn't have a lot of seating but it's enough to come in on a whim. I want to try their lunch menu and their Thursday dinner sometime. Will be back again & again!

This place is convenient but not good and service is terrible. I walked in and saw a man…read moreapproaching so I held the door. Guy was walking SUPER slow and so I just kept going. I'm waiting at the counter and he was the cashier/barista. Interaction was meh. When my coffee was ready he was just like "Here." The turkey breakfast burrito tasted kind of like soap and it was dry. The bagel was burnt and the croissant was alright. Like I said, terrible customer service and mid to bad food but convenient.

Had to give a shoutout to Juan Carlos for the bomb carne asada burrito--compliments to the chef!…read moreThis was our third visit, and we finally tried the burrito... and wow, it did not disappoint. So flavorful and perfectly made. Their salsa was also a standout--freshly made, and you can definitely taste the difference. It added the perfect kick to the burrito. We also had the black cold brew and an iced Mexican mocha, and both drinks were just as good. You know it's quality coffee when even the black cold brew has noticeable citrusy notes. Definitely coming back again!

Walking into the establishment, love the aesthetic and they even had 'High School Musical' playing…read moreduring the morning shift. Cousin and I stopped by our first time to grab some matcha and try two different empanadas. I even got to pick up one of their juices they hand made. We could also tell that the establishment holds different evening events with the variety of board games and with the projector, I'd guess they have some trivia nights or such. The matcha tasted great and the empanada's, were amazing! The staff was helpful when my cousin and I tried to figure what kind of empanada to try. Can't wait to come back next time and try something new!

Went for a long drive at night with a friend and found this place in the "open now" about half n…read morehour before it closes. We didn't even check reviews or photos before going and it was a pleasant surprise. Place was lively with almost all tables full even on an odd weekday. We had honey boba toast and a mocha. Honey toast was good combination of flavors and textures. Mocha too had rich flavor. I don't know if it was because of the closing time but they gave us toast in the to-go box even after not selecting to-go options.

Their desserts were lacking. We ordered the Crème Brûlée Toast and the Banana Crepe with Nutella…read moreand we added chocolate ice cream. The toast was dry. Usually when I have "honey toast" the bread is still bouncy in the middle. The crème brûlée was lacking in flavor. The crepe it self tasted good. It was too thick and hard to cut through (especially since they didn't have plastic knives. There really is no point in serving it as a cone, you might as well serve it flat folded into a triangle. The Nutella was scarce, the chocolate ice cream tasted like it had been in the freezer with the top open. The price is quite steep for the desserts (and the level of disappointment). We didn't try any of the drinks. So if you are there for that, you may have a better experience.

Ones Cafe is truly an East Bay gem. You can stretch the definition of "hole in the wall" with this…read moreplace because 2/3 of the bake shop is the kitchen and 1/3 is the display/ordering area. Making it a bit cramp when you're trying to stand in line, look at what's available, and order at the same time. Parking here is hard to get to as well, the lot is super small and fits only one car at a time. If you happen to land a spot here your best bet is to reverse all the way out because a three point turn will turn into a multipoint turn quickly. My suggestion is to park in the lot in the plaza next door and walk over. As for the baked goods the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Croissant is phenomenal and the Strawberry Moon is a classic. The flavor profiles here lean Asian with many call backs to flavors such as ube and passionfruit. They also seem to change their menu often too so keep an eye out on the newer items as you visit. In terms of aesthetics of the pastries you can see the love in the folds of each one. The strawberry moon croissant is a good example of this because the amount of ridges in the croissant shows how many times it was folded while making it. That alone is back breaking work and truly a labor of love for something that gets consumed in minutes. Last but not least the staff, we love a good mom and pop shop. The entire family is in on this, from the cashier, baristas, and pastry chef. If you're looking for a AAPI business to support, this is the one to go to. They're kind, diligent, and when a pastry sells out you can always count on them to make more. Disappointment does not run in this family! Overall looking forward to continue coming back and frequently be a patron here.

Overview: Small parking lot, small shop, big flavors…read more ---- A few outside tables and one inside bench, it can get a little chilly sitting outside esp in th Opening up a location in alameda Very beautiful presentation of all of the pastries and I'm SO, SO happy that they have prices on all of their items!! They offer a unique fusion of Asian flavors with classic French pastries. ---- Pistachio Kataifi Croissant $9.50 - croissant is filled with kataifi and topped with pistachio cream and crushed pistachios - the croissant itself was a little too salty for me and I think it needs the sweetness of the pistachio cream on top - the croissant was still crispy at room temperature, but tasted better heated up - I would recommend air frying it or rebaking it instead of microwaving it bc the kataifi gets soggy ---- Notes: - parking lot is small - service was really quick and friendly - a nice display case with a wide variety of items and with their prices listed!! ---- Overall: unique flavors, picture perfect pastries, I can't wait for the Alameda location to open up so I can try more of their items and their drinks!

Big fan of Devout and still fondly remember them hosting a Yelp event years ago during COVID. I…read morestill have the wooden "free coffee" coin from that event that I never used. The parking lot is small and hard to get into but there is street parking. Review is for their breakfast, I love how they are open at 7am, it's perfect for early risers like our family. The remodeled bank is really nice and there are fun areas on both stories to explore. The windows and old bank architecture are particularly nice and you get really nice lighting throughout the day. Will be back to try their pizza based on how good the breakfast was. Breakfast Burrito: Probably the best we've had in our area. This is our taste but we don't like them too big. Avocado, eggs, sausage, and potato wrapped in a thin tortilla. The salsa this came with was excellent. My wife and I actually split this and it was perfect portions for us. Coffee: Cappuccino and Halo Beriti Pour over. You can see their timers and equipment so you know you are in for a nice cup of coffee. The only ding here is I actually asked for a flat white and the person working that day said it was the same thing as a cappucino. The cappucino was so good I was fine but I do like more coffee taste than milk which is why I asked for a flat white. Pancakes: Very well made with apple and whip cream topping, the kids ate way more of this than we thought they would. Yogurt: With granola, blood oranges, and pomegranate. We finished the whole thing, it was a very interesting blend of toppings that paired well with the drizzled yogurt.

I met a friend here on a Sunday around noon, the parking lot was completely full but found parking…read moreacross the street. The building is very nice and has an upstairs area. While the people were nice they weren't super helpful after stating we haven't been there before, replying "with let me know if you have questions". I ordered off the kiosk and decided to go upstairs. The burger I ordered was covered in sauce and super soggy, I did not end up eating but their fries were great. Throughout our time there constant fruit fries flew over our meal which was annoying but the staff did check on us. They don't seem to have a variety of anything or maybe they were just out by the time we had gone but unsure if I'd return.

After dropping off the girls at an all-day playdate with their cousins in Hayward, my partner and I…read morestarted our no-kids date at a gorgeous coffee shop. I had been to the church before, but I didn't remember the massive coffee hangout there! It's so spacious and offers plenty of seating. How long has this place been here? I wish it were closer to where I live in San Jose! I could easily imagine sitting in one of the comfortable nooks, studying or grading papers. It's also a fantastic spot to meet up or chat with a group of friends. It was definitely a nice place for a date! When we walked in, there were hardly any available seats, but the line at the counter wasn't long. We found a quiet corner to sit and enjoyed our breakfast. I ordered a hot latte with maple syrup in the name, though I can't recall the exact name. It paired nicely with my pastry. The almond croissant I ordered was delectable, with just the right amount of sweetness and flakiness. My partner enjoyed his cappuccino and savory bacon croissant. We walked up two steps to the restroom and were surprised to find more seats and tables. I wish I had noticed that area when I was looking for a place to sit. Oh well, it was comfortable where we were. The girls should have more playdates with their cousins so we can come here more often. Is it really called a "playdate" when the kids are 12 and 15, and their cousins are between 21 and 30?

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.