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    4.4 (2k reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    The Robbie thicckee!
    Vrushali N.

    I can totally see myself sitting on that cute couch reading a book. Or better still sitting with a friend and chatting, Golden girls style! Such an adorable space that serves killer breakfast sandwiches, with strong coffee. I love everything about this space, the couch area with the prints on the wall. The tables for two along the wall in the back. The chic (and clean) restroom. But if you need just one reason to visit, it's the cookies! We had the French toast sandwich, the McMuffin , coffee, and the Robbie thiccee cookie. My goodness, what a treat! Can't say enough good things about Nicolas who mans the counter and makes your orders. And with their new extended hours I'm know I'll be spending a lot of time there.

    Giovanna V.

    The coffee here is so good! It's perfectly strong and flavorful. The sandwich was okay, the egg seemed pre made. I will definitely come back and try more of their dope coffee flavors. They were fire! The inside decor is super cute too, they share space with a business that makes cookies. The cashier was also friendly and quick!

    Flamingo
    Yuliana Suleidy M.

    Great ambiance and the guy he is 5 s The coconut mocha you must have and the flamingo is delicious as well

    Richie Rich Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Lucy V.

    First time being here. When look up yelp this coffee shop was thinking it a building. But it's a small cute tailor. Met Nicolas I believe very friendly told him it was first time there. He started to tell me about this coffees and pastry. And recommended a coffee. Told him not to sweet and he nailed it Also got a cookie so so so yummy

    Large The Yonce Coffee
    cristina p.

    I've written a review for their old location in San Leandro, but this new location should be deserving of an updated review as well! We were so sad that they closed their other two locations and were on a hiatus! So happy to see that they've opened a new partnership with The Neighborhood Grandma! The inside of the store has that same Hippie's Brew vibe as their San Leandro location; cute and cozy decor all around. They now have a kiosk which you can order yourself! We've been back twice since they reopened and we never hesitate to make the 40-50min drive from San Pablo/Richmond for some Rick Ross and Ice Luvs Coco!!! There are new menu items that we tried out on our recent visit. Ricky Ro$sayeee caught my eye. You can choose their Rick Ro$$ coffee or $orta Kinda Latte and it comes with a slice of tiramisu on top!!! Sooo good!!! It does get messy though! I wonder if you can request the tiramisu on the side or if they'll offer it as a stand alone dessert item too! We also tried their PHAT cookies; Richie Rich and Ying Yang. We chose to get them warmed up and it made it all the better! It was nice, warm, and ooey gooey!!! My fave is the Ying Yang (cookies and cream)! I see that they also added new match drinks!!! Will have to check those out the next time we come back, which will probably be soon lol. Wishing you all the best with this location!!!

    Top your cold brew with the Frisco Fog Coconut Cold Foam
    Gina G.

    Yes yes yes to Hippies Brew! How I've missed this coffee spot and was so excited to learn there is a NEW spot in Hayward off Eden Landing Rd. Tucked in a small lot shared with popular eatery Crave Subs and others, 'The Neighborhood Grandma's Coffee Shop' serves Hippies' Brew sips and cookies that are HUGE and oh so delicious. Pro tip: get the cookies nice and warmed up :)) I ordered the 'Crack Coffee' (cold coffee brewed for 18+ hours) and they mentioned to add the 'Frisco Fog Coconut Sweet Cream Cold Foam' atop ~ so good! You could literally use a spoon with that cold foam. The foam also comes in a Cinnamon Vanilla flavor too. I also ordered a 'White Iverson' jug to-go (white mocha) and a 'Ying Yang' cookies n' cream cookie. No notes! I appreciate the fun names for their drinks and shoutouts to pop culture and the Bay. Also the overall vibe of this spot is incredibly cool. Literally just like 'Grandma's house' ~ from the floral print seating to the fireplace, to the clocks on the wall. Cobra Kai was playing on the TV and we noticed the kitchen's wallpaper was a replica of the Wonka edible fruit wallpaper..so fun! The owners of the spot came to sit and chat with us for a bit and honestly, made my day and week. To sit with your community and just chat and invest time together enjoying coffee and convo..so priceless. Cant wait to continue to support such cool people doing cool things in the East Bay. Thank you for the laughs and love! *Also, stay tuned for more menu updates from them coming soon. They're only 29 days in!*

    Ice Loves Coco - 5 stars
    SanDee W.

    I love me some Ice Loves CoCo and was sooooo excited when they reopned again. But for $11.00?!?! When did it get so expensive? I get inflation but damn! I don't know if I can come back for another.

    Sorta Kinda Latte with cold foam
    Danielle C.

    I've been rocking with Hippies Brew for 10-11 years now and have been following them ever since! I think I've been to every location lol! The coffee, the food, the cookies, the service and people are all amazing! Going to Hippies is kinda a Sunday ritual for my family and I! I haven't had a bad thing on the menu .. but I'm a creature of habit so I stick with my 2 favs: Rick Ross and Sorta Kinda Latte! You can't go wrong!I'm so happy they are open and I can't wait to see what else is in store for them! 10/10 highly recommend :)

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    Jose Manuel C.

    Showed up for coffee on a Sunday, staff is very friendly, prices are cool and coffee is amazing! It is a mobile location in a gas station parking lot, but their ambiance is quite cozy! 5/5 definitely recommend!

    Diana S.

    I was ready to place an order today at 12:50pm but for some reason DoorDash says you're closed. It says "Opens soon" but no info as to what time. The option to check a delivery time for later is grayed out, leaving no way to place an order. Very disappointing. I'll have to order from another restaurant.

    I've been a fan of their rick ross ever since. But i just don't like the fact that they spiked up their prices way too much. I spent a $10+ for just a medium Rick Ross.

    Ice$ Coco & FreakiN French Toast
    Jonathan M.

    amazing coffee, fantasic food, and the best part is nicholas oliver is the GOAT! he made me feel so welcome and that i matter as a patron. we had awesome conversations. it was truly a blessed day to come in and have a awesome experience. will come again soon!

    LOVE, I don't even live in Hayward and I drive to drink their Rick Ro$$. If u like the coconut def add Frisco fog to your drink!

    LOVE, I don't even live in Hayward and I gotta drive to drink their Rick Ro$$. The ppl who work here are so nice! If u like the coconut def add Frisco fog to your drink!

    Richie Rich Chocolate Chip Cookie & The Yonce Coffee iced shmedium

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    Breakfast French toast with sausage was delicious. And cookie was good. Pricey though But it was my day treating myself

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    Tried the Rick Ross, very unique and crafty specialty latte. Easy parking, cool staff. Look for Grandma's neighborhood.

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    French Toast sandwich is packed with flavor and the Iced Mint Drip is perfectly refreshing. The staff is welcoming and helpful

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    Hi there. Are your iced beverages made with a premix? How are they drinks prepared? I only ask because I have been there 3x now and I taste more sugar than I do coffee. Sorry, just a bit curious

    Heyyyy! Great question! We specialize in sweet and creamy drinks so they def might taste more like sugar! But we got you if you want a little less sweet, just let our barista know and they can add as much cold brew as you’d like to make it less… Read more

    I notice that this establishment has a breakfast sandwich. Is it possible to customize the elements of the sandwich, asking for turkey bacon in place of the sausage that is included on it?

    Yes!

    Do they make drinks decaf as well?

    If I purchased a shirt from Hippies Brew and it's too big am I able to exchange it for a smaller size?

    Of course. Just take it back to any local hb:)

    Are you open on MLK holiday Jan 18?

    Yep we sure are! 8am-6pm :)

    Are you open on thanksgiving?

    Heyyyy! We’re closed on thanksgiving so our staff can spend time with their families :)

    Is there any vegan options?

    Hey there! Our iced mint drip is vegan :)

    Are you open? So what if drinks you make? It is only cold drinks? Do you make foods too?

    Heyyy! Yep, both stores are open from 8-6 everyday. We offer cold coffee right now due to a limited COVID menu & have our 3 most popular food options available also. :)

    Hi was so happy to see the cafe open, just curious why you are only serving up cold drinks and not hot?

    We’re so happy to be open also!!! Due to COVID we’ve had to restructure our entire business to ensure a healthy environment for all, which means making it possible to get people in and out quickly and safely. So we had to unfortunately cut our menu.… Read more

    Are the hours on Yelp right? You're not open until 9am?

    Yep, they’re right. We open at 9 :)

    Do they still serve the freaking French toast at the new location?

    Yep!!! We have it at both Hayward & Union City :)

    Do they have decaf options?

    We don’t right now, but after the COVID stuff is over we will have a broader menu :)

    Is there a food menu that I'm missing?

    There is a food menu! I just posted one too!

    When are your delicious sandwiches coming back?

    Hey ya!!!! So glad you asked, they are back now!! We have the Freakin French Toast, McLovin… Read more

    Is there a place to sit inside to enjoy your coffee and food?

    Yep! :) We have a few tables outside, a couch inside and during library hours there are many tables right outside of our shop inside the library to hang out. Hope to see you soon! :)

    I'm confused. A friend said they're open but now yep says closed til May and maps said closed. Are they open?? Because I was gonna go tomorrow morning 10/6/2019

    Thanks for asking! The original Hippie’s Brew is closed on Foothill. Hippie’s Brew Express is open at the Hayward library. Come by tomorrow! :)

    Where is the new location and is it open?

    Corner of Mission and C street at the Hayward Main library...yes OPEN for business :)

    Looks like Hippie's Brew has relocated, but are the beverages and food the same? I don't see any updates on hours or menu.

    Beverages the same but not seeing any breakfast sandwiches being made more pastries (as of 10/5/19)

    Clearly the entire community is experienced MAJOR HB withdrawals over the past the year in the worst of ways... We were stoked when the library location was open for a bit, now, what gives?…

    It's open as of 9/14/19!!!!

    Are they closed long-term again? For the past few days, they've reported on Yelp that they have "special hours: Closed"

    Yes, due to plumbing issues, Hippie's Brew is closed until further notice. Follow their Instagram or Facebook page for more updates because they will do a pop-up from time to time.

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    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.

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