The view, the empanadas, and the familiar faces never disappoint They even offered my daughter new products they are considering to make in the future! read more

This place is a tiny cafe but has so much food to offer. Service is great, Kevin is very friendly and always very welcoming. Every time I go there I always order strawberry smoothie for the grandkids and my chicken empanadas with habanero sauce. It's delicious, so make sure to order more than one. Check them out!! read more

Hizcafe - Chicken empanadas with habanero sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

Went to check out the Hizcafe and see what their about. It's a nice little spot that has outside seating and you order through a window. They serve coffee, smoothies, refreshers, other (muffins & bagels), and are known for their empanadas. The person that took my order was friendly and gave me good recommendation when I asked what's popular. Got a couple drinks and some empanadas (beef, chicken,spinach,mushroom,apple,and pineapple). Those empanadas when brought it were still warm and has good flavor. They also have sauces in 4oz containers (chimichiriri, mango habanero,ranch) if you like, I got a couple,but I like the chimichurri. If you're looking to get coffee or for some empanadas, then go to Hizcafe in Hercules and support a small business read more

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Came here on a whim while visiting my cousins. Such a cute location and dog friendly. Only outdoor seating but you're granted with a cute view of the water so it is not bad. We ordered 3 pumpkin spice lattes and 1 Vietnamese coffee. Drinks were great! We also ordered empanadas (chorizo, beef, chicken, and breakfast). Empanadas were not that good (minus one star). Dough was undercooked unfortunately but the flavor was there. Service was okay. Overall I'd come back purely for the drinks and maybe the alfajores (if they actually have any dulce de leche ones in stock). read more

I like the location - it's in a quiet neighborhood and serves coffee drinks, sandwiches, sweet treats, and has a great view of the bay.

Hizcafe has been serving the City of Hercules awhile now and they are doing a great job on people walking along the Bayfront. A coffee place with a good view of the water and the trains passing by. I tried the entire drink that is on the menu. I do like the Strawberry Refresher. It is a nice cold drink to have while sitting down at the table watching people strolling along the Bayfront. Here is what I enjoy Hizcafe, with the Hercules Farmers Market being nearby on Saturday this would be the place to go to while attending the Farmers Market. Another Five Star Review on Hizacafe read more

Hizcafe - Strawberry Refresher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

The coffee is horrible! Water down, burnt flavored espresso. But the location suite right by the bay. I will not come back here but it's always fun to try new places :-) read more

Hizcafe - Facing the bay, about to write a poem. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

Little local cafe found in Hercules. Great for patio seating and enjoying the breeze by Hercules waterfront. They drinks (hot or cold), breakfast and lunch food. Street parking is available and free. This is my second time ordering an Iced Hazelnut Latte and breakfast empanada, and it's good. Quick bite with a coffee. There rolo steak sandwich is delicious. Hot and freshly made from the kitchen. Come check this spot out! read more

Hizcafe - Breakfast Empanada, Rolo Steak hot sandwich, and Iced Hazelnut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

Super cute tiny cafe by the bay! It felt surreal - like it's an extremely cute residental street. Lots of parking by the bay. They have great selection of colombian coffee, empanadas, and alfajors! I had an ice coffee, perfect treat and stop on a long drive. Plenty of patio seats with the bay view. It's so nice and peaceful here. You can also walk by the bay! But I definitely got bitten by a mosquito even at like 4pm so be careful! read more

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Everything we have tried so far is delicious. The vanilla latte with a Mexican chorizo empanada is the best. The almond croissant is fresh and delightful too. Plus friendly service and very quick for usually only having one guy to prepare everything. Very peaceful to sit and enjoy the view of the bay too. read more

The turkey sandwich is perfection. Came here with friends and everything that they delivered through the window was amazing. 10/10

Empanadas were SOO good and the size was much bigger than I thought! Such a great spot to stop by with a few outdoor tables read more

Hizcafe - Chorizo Empanadas with mango habanero, sugar free iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

Just tried their new drink cafe de Olla.... I'm totally disappointed! It tasted like watered down coffee with a dash of cinnamon which was very subtle, and I even added cream. The ingredients for the drink were listed on a paper in the front to order which said: raw sugar, cinnamon, and something else that I can't remember. I had authentic cafe de Olla in Mexico and the cheap ones in the bag/jar you can make at home so I know how it should taste. I recommend the owner to work on the servings of the ingredients to make it taste better for customers to have a better experience to bring them back for more. I've tried their iced lattes before which are really good and so are their sandwiches. I was expecting the drink to taste good, I'm disappointed read more

First time trying this place out and it did not disappoint! It is basically an order to go and dine outside place. Seating is very limited only about 12-15 chairs outside. It's right next to the shore so you can count on a nice view and fresh breeze! The service is really good, employees are fast and very kind. The food and drinks are also really great! I tried the passion fruit refresher with sparkling water and lychee jelly which was nice and refreshing ;) I got through half the drink before remembering to take a photo. The empanadas were super tasty! They were both packed with flavor and the dough was a nice soft texture. I tried it with and without mango habanero sauce and either way was really yummy! If you live in the area or are dropping by the area you should visit this place for a great drink or snack! They even serve sandwiches and other great meals that i hope to try out in the future! read more

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Hizcafe is more of a grab and go type of situation, since they only offer outdoor seating. This would be a great spot to sit and catch up with friends on a warm, sunny day, and there is a nice view of the water over the train tracks if you look west. If you are looking for a cafe to get some work done, this is not the spot. Also, they do not have any bathrooms. I got the iced vanilla latte, which was ok in terms of taste. For caffeine purposes, it did its job. I also got the chocolate walnut alfajore, and it hit the spot. The dulce de leche filling contains walnuts, which added a nice crunch and offset some of the sweetness. Saw the many reviews raving about the empanadas, which I'll have to try next time. read more

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Neighborhood cafe with a view. We often come here after a walk along the water. My adult kids like the coffee and sandwiches (Paisa Chicken). For this visit we had the cafe latte and the espresso macchiato. We also had the breakfast empanada served warm - I wish it was a little bit more toasted. I recommend trying their sandwiches and the chorizo empanada. The service is efficient. read more

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My brother turned on to the empanadas at Cafe Bueno Aires but they don't taste like they used to so I'm happy to have another place to get them. I tried the bacon egg and cheese and the beef empanadas. Both were really tasty and still very warm by the time they delivered to Richmond from Hercules. Highly recommend!! Vietnamese coffee is good too read more

Hizcafe - Bacon egg and cheese and beef empeñadas with a Vietnamese coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

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Like sitting outside on a nice day. Enjoy their blended Mocha and Apple Empanada. They are kind and give good service.

Views are amazing from here ! Sunrises - sunsets - or just throughout the day :,) you get a great view of the bay. Empanadas are delicious - really flavorful & the outside has a crunch! I love the sauces they have for the empanadas as well - from a fellow sauce queen The ham & cheese one tastes like a fancy hot pocket read more

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With surprising regularity over the past couple of years, I've been walking back and forth over the five miles that make up the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail. I say 'surprising' because I don't live nearby, but what the hell, it gives me my FitBit steps next to the calm water over fairly flat pavement. The commercial development hasn't caught up with the residential though I only noticed recently that there were small businesses on the last block of Railroad Ave in Hercules. At the very end of the street is this friendly coffee spot which serves a specialty Colombian blend coffee. It's not a cafe with indoor seating but rather an embedded kiosk with an inviting patio - which frankly makes it more ideal during a pandemic. They could probably use a couple of sandwich boards on the trail at the edge of the waterfront parking because it was purely by chance that I noticed they were open for business. It turned out they have quite a menu of coffee, tea, and sandwiches. There were also empanadas, and other baked goods like alfajores in keeping with their Colombian theme. I ordered the $3.89 Medium Mocha Latte, and it was just the right temperature libation for a late afternoon treat (photo: https://bit.ly/3mVypRO). I believe it was the young owner who was serving me, and he generously offered me a complimentary lemon brownie (photo: https://bit.ly/3qNPZZ9). After smirking that I didn't need the extra calories, I gratefully accepted and enjoyed the sweet indulgence. I'll likely come back on my next shoreline stroll. COFFEE - 5 stars...the latte hit the spot and so did I AMBIANCE - 5 stars...ideal spot for a mid-walk libation SERVICE - 5 stars...hey, they gave me a free brownie TOTAL - 5 stars...the right place, the right time RELATED - Exploring the western part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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Whenever a new spot pops up in Hercules, I make it a point to give it a try. This time it's a Colombian cafe at the corner of Railroad Ave overlooking the bay. It looks like a nice place to grab a bite and/or hot beverage. You order at the window and there is a some outdoor seating in the mini patio. Music was playing from a rock that looked like a radio - clever! Menu has a bunch of sandwiches, some pastries, empanadas and a variety of drinks. I ordered a chicken and beef empanada, ($4 each) an Alfajor meringue, and a lemon brownie ($3.50 each) to go since I had groceries in the car. I toasted the empanadas when I got home because I like them warm. Each were a bit small, had a nice flavorful chicken and beef filling and the dough was ok but overall nothing special. I did notice from other reviewers' photos that there were sauces that came with the empanada but I wasn't offered any. They would have helped elevate the experience. The desserts were very sweet- I didn't care for the lemon brownie but I did like the Alfajor meringue better. This is a traditional South American dessert that has two shortbread cookies coated in meringue with dulce de leche in the middle. It's nice to enjoy with tea. I haven't tried their drinks yet so I may be missing out a star for that. I may be back to give it another shot. read more

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This place is a nice neighborhood coffee shop. I get the vanilla latte. Their sandwiches are underrated...they are ...I personally like the turkey sandwich on sourdough. All of the people who take the order are nice. Your order comes out on time in order. Something about the way they make their coffee...mmmm so good! I highly recommend this place if you live or work in the area. read more

Hizcafe is a new coffee shop that opened up in the Hercules Waterfront, specializing in Columbian Coffee. The building was previously occupied by Realty World, but is now a to-go cafe. The grand opening was on 11/10/21. The location: There is no indoor seating or a building that customers walk into as the cafe was designed for customers to order at a window and enjoy their drinks on the outdoor patio. It is located right by the water front and down the street from Powder Keg. The menu: The cafe offers hot and cold beverages (brewed coffee, espresso, latte, etc.), milk tea with boba, pastries, empanadas, sandwiches, and bags of coffee beans Our order: Hot matcha latte, caramel latte, beef empanada, and chicken empanada. Everything was 10/10! read more

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Cute little corner coffee shop, right on the water! My husband and I took a walk along the trails and stopped for breakfast here. We got a hot matcha, a java chip iced drink, and two empanadas each (I got ham and cheese, and he got chorizo). The matcha was good, but a little sweeter than I'd normally prefer. The empanadas were decent size. I'm glad I got two (one would have been a very small breakfast, but two was filling). Mine were stuffed with a lot of cheese. My husband's were stuffed with a lot of chorizo. Definitely a cute spot to stop for a small bite and enjoy a slow morning. read more

We like to get a drink here occassionally, unfortunately it is usually a "forgotten" place. I have to make an effort to remember to buy from them :). Not impressed with their pastry selection though, empanadas are good but very small for the price. I would come for a cup of coffee or iced drink. Good view! read more

Nice little corner cafe by the water. It has a good selection of drinks from boba drinks to coffee and lattes. I like to get the Vietnamese coffee. Nice to sit here and people watch on a weekend after a nice walk with friends from the bay trail. I love to support the local business here in Hercules since I live in Hercules. :) read more

Excellent food, destination spot for great empanadas, lattes and view! Highly recommended and will come here again. Bravo!

Cool little spot to grab a snack and a coffee and look at the view. I got an empanada and it was yummy. The view here is amazing. Nice staff. Cool little spot. They have places to sit. Great for breakfast snacks. read more

Hizcafe - Empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

Location: Nice spot on a corner that's next to the water. Has a paved trail for a nice walk. Seems safe as I see many people walking/jogging. Food: Beef Empanada was good. They use steak and potatoes. The dipping sauce just elevates it; perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Desert was really good. Beverage: Lattes were good and consistent with what I would expect from an independent coffee shop. We had the White Chocolate and a Caramel Latte. Service: Quick and friendly. Accepts both cash and credit. read more

Hizcafe - Beef Empanada with Dipping Sauce! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

I come here for the alfajores and the coffees. Delicious! I've had the empanadas and although tasty, they are not cooked to my liking. I prefer a flaky crust with crispy edges. Theirs are very soft and somewhat doughy. As far as service, very friendly and I enjoy the outdoor seating. read more

Love this place. I take my baby for walks in the neighborhood and we love stopping at this adorable outdoor cafe. The coffee is great and the food is as well. Love their breakfast sandwiches and my husband enjoys the empanadas. read more

Drove by and saw a small corner shop opened and I was craving for some empanadas the other day. Price wise, the empanadas are a bit pricy. It was around $4 for one BUT the taste is everything. They give a spicy sauce that pairs well with the empanada. I honestly wished they were a bit bigger to compensate for the dent in my wallet but it was all good. I didn't try the coffee though so I hope I can come back to get some! read more

Hizcafe - Beef empanda - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

We loved this place. The location is absolutely beautiful and you can see the bay from the cafe. The person at the ordering window was incredibly polite and very kind and answered all of our questions patiently. We ordered a java chip smoothie and a cookies and cream smoothie and both were pretty good! We also tried the chocolate walnut and merengue alfajores and both were good. The chocolate walnut one was particularly very tasty. I also tried the banana muffin and it was quite good as well. From a food and drink standpoint, we found absolutely nothing to complain about. I see some people complaining about the sandwiches in their reviews. We didn't try the sandwiches - so cannot comment on that. But the smoothies and baked goods that we tried were all very good. This cafe has outdoor seating only. The tables do have umbrellas too. It has maybe 3-4 tables. It was relatively quiet when we visited around 4 PM. The music was very soothing. The place has a really nice vibe overall. This seems like a new business and I am sure it'll do well because the place does have a unique vibe, good location and friendly staff. I'd definitely visit again. There's a trail right next to the cafe too. We enjoyed a nice leisurely walk there as well. The weather was great and the sound of the water and wind was very soothing. This place makes for good food, good ambience and an overall great leisurely time. read more

Found this great cafe with shaded outdoor seating area that's dog-friendly on a cute neighborhood street with ocean bay view with plenty street parking. There are joggers, dog walkers, family with strollers walking along the ocean view. Also, I saw trains go by occasionally but from a distance -- so no train noise at all. Very scenic. Great coffee and freshly made (non-greasy) Argentinian empanadas (highly recommend "mushroom") with great chimichurri sauce, which appears to be homemade (the sauce is free, but you do need to ask for it). Their "Paisa chicken sandwich" is awesome! Ask to have it on their Dutch bread (options: Dutch or sourdough). If you go around 9a on Sunday, plenty parking & outdoor seating. It starts to get busy around 10:30 or 11a on Sun. Of note, there is no indoor seating, WiFi, or rest room. I took some scenic pictures of the street it's on + parking areas + menu. The empanadas I had early in AM were warm and tasty (definitely will return for the mushroom one). As for Paisa chicken sandwich, the Dutch sandwich bread was fresh, chicken was moist, the flavor was great. It was filling without feeling heavy. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the food + latte since I was enjoying them so much... This is a beautiful gem to visit, especially on a nice day for brunch/lunch + you (and your dog) can go for a walk around the area afterward. Highly recommend! read more

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Coffee is awesome Santiago is so sweet and helpful with ordering! The ambience is so much more inviting than Starbucks or Peet's ! The view is awesome and calming :) I go here often as I walk on the Bayfront most days read more

Best coffee in town! Such a beautiful spot and friendly staff! Highly recommend their lattes read more

Hizcafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hercules, California

I'm glad to finally have a place in Hercules that makes good Ube drinks. I had their Ube Latte and today I had a chance to try their Ube slushy and it's delicious. This will be my stop over before hubby and go for a long read more

The sandwiches are so good and nice and warm! The guy that owns this place gives great customer service. The ingredients are always fresh on the sandwiches and the Dutch crunch bread is never stale. I am still working on finding my go-to order for coffee at this place, I ordered an Ube latte which was great, but this time I went it seems they have taken it off the menu. So I went with the taro latte and idk, flavor just wasn't all there for me. But I'm willing to try the plenty of other lattes available on the menu. They have great milk sub options so that's always a plus for me. Give it a try, it's right by the water and so you'll enjoy the views. Definitely coming back! read more

The best empanadas ever!!! Chicken Habanero salsa With a strawberry shake THE BEST!!! Plus your pup next to you, with a puppyccino!! read more

As an addicted morning walker, of the Pinole-Hercules Bay side, I welcomed the opening of the tiny Hizcafe last year to snag that morning cup of coffee. I have not been disappointed. It took a few tries to find my favorite brew, but I have finally settled on their Breve' Latte. This nectar from the coffee gods is so well balanced, that no sugar is needed - great for diabetics like me. This is a family run business which is worth supporting, and the charming Karin always serves her drinks with a smile. Do drop by on one of these chilly winter mornings to warm your self up as you enjoy the awesome views of the adjacent Bay Trail. read more