Coffee Connoisseur here ‍ I've done coffee crawls in Portland, OR and have tried many different…read morekinds of lattes. I like to look for new spins on lattes to see what barista's are whipping up to make things unique. I came in thinking I was going to get a basic latte, but the Borgia Mocha caught my eye! I asked the cashier if it was a good choice and she recommended it. I was a little unsure how the two would blend and how much orange they would use in it, but it came out amazing! Honestly probably one of the top 10 unique mocha's I have tried and it was delicious! I loved the burst of refreshing orange that complimented the chocolate. The flavors danced on my tastebuds like two separate flavors that blended together as one. Each holding their own note that added value to the drink making it unique. I was instantly impressed and wish I found this on more menus! A classic mocha with a refreshing twist of orange was a pleasant surprise! I'm so glad I stopped in for a pick me up! I also loved all the art on the large walls and there looked to be plenty of tables and seating for people to eat and work at.

=== Incredible coffee and food. Great vibes ===…read more First, awesome experience. Second, I hate that I keep finding these experiences an HOUR away from where I live. Was meeting up with a friend from Berkeley and he found this spot in between the both of us. Pros and cons! + The coffee - holy shit. Got a cortado. And drank it without sugar it was so good. A touch of bitter (it's coffee - duh!) but so smooth, almost nutty but buttery at the same time. + Got a chicken salad sandwich. It came stacked HIGH with hints of sweetness and curry. Freshest produce. Honestly, I was hungry but could only eat half of it, it was so big. + Friend got a warmed cinnamon bun. Incredible. Yeasty, chewy almost crisp on the outside but pillowy soft on the inside. + Wide open space inside -- high ceilings, one big central area. Not tucked away spaces -- which might or might not match your preference. + Perfect amount of coffeehouse buzz. Music playing lowish in the background and lots of conversations. Just enough to quell my ADHD tendencies. * Honestly can't think of any negatives. Prices are a bit high but happy to pay it for such a quality experience. I think my cortado was decently priced -- maybe $6 or so? Sandwich was $18 or so but done really well and came with a bowl of soup (chips, fruit, and something else was an option instead of soup, but tomato bisque with a sandwich? Divine.) - An hour away from where I live but if you live anywhere East Bay, my curse is your blessing ;-)

Whenever we are in San Leandro and have cravings for Hong Kong Cantonese food, we always go to Baby…read moreCafe for our go-to restaurant. Their food (for breakfast, lunch, dinner) are always pretty good and plentiful. Plus we don't have to go to SF or Oakland. The ambiance is pretty good for a restaurant plus the restrooms are always clean. We also like to go to Baby Cafe for their HK breakfast around 9:30 am when parking is plentiful. For lunch and dinner their food is delicious and filling but parking can be a hassle. You can always find parking along the streets. The staff are pretty accommodating and they do speak Cantonese, Mandarin & English. Shoutout to the chefs and staff!

I met up with my cousin at Baby Cafe on a Tuesday evening around 5:30PM. First off, it's a win on…read morethe parking lot I didn't need to search far and wide for parking! There was no wait to get seated, and we appreciated how most of the seating was spread out. It was a bit warm inside so if you're sensitive to heat, I would dress lighter. Servers will not come by your table unless you flag them over so make it obvious if you're ready to order. We ordered the string beans and beef, the famous baked pork chop with a little mild cheese and sweet tomato sauce over white rice, the salt and pepper chicken wings, popcorn chicken and the crispy Hong Kong style noodles with stewed beef and tomato. If we could have had more space in our tummies, we would have go the Haianese Chicken because we saw it served on other tables around us and it looked delicious. ALL the food was comforting and good. The cool surprise was the drink that comes with the pork chop dish, there were several to pick from but I picked the cold honey lemon tea and found it wonderful and highly recommend this. My cousin and I were having a lengthy conversation lasting almost 3 hours, and maybe because it was a slower week night they never pushed us to pay the bill while we were chatting, so we really appreciated they valued our uninterrupted time together.

Neighborhood Coffee is one of my favorite cafes in all of the Bay Area. Just don't tell anyone…read morebecause I want it to be one of our best kept secrets. Shhhh...! (It was worth the 13 mile drive for me.) With floor to ceiling windows welcoming in the comfort of daylight and warmth of Californian sunshine (thank you A/C), this cafe sits high above Castro Valley overlooking the distant hills and the bay, depending on where you sit. It's in the front space of a church and upon walking in (my third visit), I feel held by the Lord. Strangely, I'm feeling tears well up because this is the exact sort of space I've been needing as I go through some challenging life circumstances. It is peaceful here but it also has a vibrant community energy on a Thursday late morning. This space is welcoming to all of the bay are community and if you didn't know it was a church, you would never know. It's for the whole neighborhood and beyond. There are tall round tables, bar tables, normal round tables, armchairs at tables, long barnhouse style tables. This space was thoughtfully curated to allow for relationships to be grown, work to be done, and quiet time to be experienced. The Americano I had is nice and strong (whoowee... I'm awake now!). They had interesting drink options and some baked goods. Prices were average for the Bay Area. I love that the cafe supports community outreach. From the web, it partners with this church and community programs. It seems to operate around community support and social impact initiatives. I love that they actively support Inclusion & Autism awareness and medical debt relief (WOW!). This is a cafe that is doing it right!

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm always down to try matcha instead. My husband and I decided to…read morebike here on a Sunday morning (10:45am) after our pastry run. Service just ended so a lot of cars were leaving as we arrived. Don't recommend getting in line right after service because I waited over 30 minutes just to get two drinks. The lavender lemonade was very refreshing and not too sweet. The matcha latte on the other hand tasted watered down, so I could barely taste the matcha, super disappointing. It was a nice and sunny day so we decided to sit outside. The inside was very spacious, but I was overstimulated from all of people talking, especially when I was waiting in line. A good spot to stop by to grab a drink and enjoy the view outside if you're in the area. Glad I meet the time to check this place out.

Great drinks, very friendly staff, and a relaxing environment. There's really nothing else you can…read moreask for.

Very cute , cozy, coffee shop! The staff were friendly and answered all my questions with patience…read more I got the vegan breakfast burrito and it was filled with vegan cheese and tofu. It was on the smaller side. I would definitely recommend offering a hot sauce to be paired with it. My dad ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it.

SO good! Reminder that this isn't a restaurant--you place an order via text, get an ETA for pickup…read moreand drive to the location. Once you arrive, follow up via text for instructions. Someone came out with our food and I sent our payment via Venmo. Husband and I got the sandwich, two iced coffees, corn, large salad and it was DELICIOUS. The portions are pretty substantial and I think a small salad would have sufficed. Will definitely be back!

2Oi is an home kitchen that opened 2 years ago in Argyle Palms Apartments. Initially I didn't know…read morehow to order. Lately, I saw instructions posted on their website on Yelp. I called to place order. Got a recording. Got a return call confirming my order. Found it's better to text with C6 or F7 unless one can speak Vietnamese. Main associate lacks English proficiency. Much easier for her to get "code" Place was an easy find. Street parking slightly difficult. Unknown if parking in their lot is permissible. Went towards big building on the right . Found unit with "Taste of Asia" brochure on window. Just before the gate. Bingo! Stood in front of open door until Vietnamese lady came out with my order. $21 cash. Unknown if Zelle has tax added to it. Tipped a little. Lady hesitated to give change. Offerings (Vietnamese): street food, drinks, coffee. Sips: Cafe Muoi Bien (sea salt foam Vietnamese coffee, 7)-Viet coffee, sea salt foam, condensed milk. -coffee didn't look full. No doubt foam on top shrank/mixed into coffee. -bold coffee with alternating sweet & salty tastes depending on sipping foam or condensed milk. Bites: Banh Trang Cuon (Vietnamese Special roll, 14). There's also a salad version with same ingredients & no wrapping. -dipping sauce had sweet & savory notes. -rice roll had dominant theme of beef jerky. The surrounding nuanced taste was a symphonic medley of carrots, quarter sectioned boiled eggs, coriander, green mango, dried shrimp, fried onions, peanuts & green mangos, 5 stars Worthy! Quality: freshly premade. Quantiy: ample enough for a meal. Would repeat. *Taste of Asia "passport" given to win prizes from buying from food vendors in Oakland Chinatown & San Leandro Asian businesses. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

I love that the boba is fresh and warm. I was able to order it the way I like it with oat milk and…read more25% sweet.

Tried four drinks today - purple cloud, chocolate and Thai tea, all with additional toppings and a…read morejasmine matcha no toppings without sugar. The matcha was harsh and heavy tannins without the umami and grassy flavor. It's either been sitting and not fresh or made with water that was too hot and cooked the matcha. The purple cloud and chocolate seemed like a powdered drink. The boba was not cooked through to the center so you get gritty centers. I remember previous visits were much better, unfortunately.

Ancestors Cafe in San Leandro is a gem!!! We ordered two sandwiches to go--the lomo soltado and the…read morepollo soltado--and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on, fresh, and super satisfying. Service was great as well--friendly and efficient even with a steady stream of pickup orders coming through, which is always a good sign. You can tell this place is popular for a reason. Definitely coming back to try more!

Simple and delicious cafe that provided us some quick lunches during a hospital stay! We went here…read moretwo days in a row and were happy with everything we tried: the Lomo Saltado sandwich (nice saucy flavor), Pan con Chicharron (the onions were not too strong and i liked the sweet potato), Cheesesteak (pretty standard but lots of meat), and the fries with the dipping sauce which i should've asked for extra of. We also ordered a surprise bag of pastries through Too Good To Go and we got a variety of croissant based pastries that were all yummy! It's outdoor seating only which was a little rough for us because the first day we went was sprinkling rain while we ate under the porous tarp and the second was scorching hot so we just took it to go. Also if you're eating in, you'll have to go in to check if your foods ready because they didn't bring it out.

Came here on a whim for breakfast sandwiches to take to the marina. Plenty of street parking and…read moreregular parking in downtown San Leandro. This place is such a cute gem! They have a lot of options which include breakfast sandwiches, Vietnamese spring rolls, they also had soups and banh mi. Fruit drinks are served too! We got the croissant ham and egg sandwiches, fresh spring rolls, and banh mi to go. Service was friendly and fast. The food tasted great! Nice and flaky croissants and the banh mi was also a favorite. The shrimp spring rolls had mint which is always a plus for me because not all Vietnamese places serve it like that. Lots of seating inside and they even have outdoor dining. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and want some solid sandwiches.

Review is for Iced Latte only. I wanted to leave a good review but the Iced Latte was probably the…read moreworst I have ever tasted. Burnt coffee. Made so quickly that he couldn't have pulled a shot.

Family owned coffee shop near Ross…read more I totally forgot the name of the coffee I had today. I made a few modifications to my shaken espresso iced coffee. They typically add 6 pumps of sweetener but I only got two pumps with an extra shot of espresso. Just how I like it and it tasted amazing!! I would have given them 5 stars but one of the owners family member touched my 7 year old daughter's nose with his hands. People don't like their kids being touched by strangers. Please keep that in mind for future clients.

I got a latte & bagel sandwich and somehow spent $25. I appreciate the cashier's help and…read moreexplaining items, but going over the receipt it didn't really make sense? nutty cow latte not bad smoked salmon bagel good but not worth all that

Great experience! We went to their flagship location on a Wednesday night, and ordered a tropical…read moreflight of ice cream and a watermelon, mint, and ginger float. Both were delicious. The ginger ale used with the mint and watermelon ice cream was very strong, almost like ginger beer, and the flavor was very good. The ice cream flight was great, my favorite flavors were the rose lychee and the guava chili, but my kids loved the mango lassi the most. Everything was creamy and fresh tasting. Sometime when it's not so hot I want to try the cheese toast, so I will definitely have to come back. The patio was very cute. There were a few tables, and even some space for dogs, which can be hard to find with some restaurants in the area. I also love how the business is women owned!

This stuff right here!!!! Oh my Gosh!!!…read more Unbelievably delicious ice cream and well worth the drive even if gas is $6.00 per gallon. My favorite flavor is butterscotch. The customer service is phenomenal! Tying my shoe laces right now and I've got to find my keys