Owner was so chill, knew everyone. Easy to talk with, seemed genuinely interested in what was going…read moreon on with her guests. The food was amazing and the drink selection was fun and interesting.

Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

Nice clean store with mostly dried, canned, bottled, packaged goods…read more Good selection of individual beer. Some cured meats in fridge too.

Tons of European groceries here. Happy of them I done even have any ideas of what they are. It was…read morenice to go through the store. Ended up getting some pelmini and chocolate banana gummies from Croatia. They have all the stuff for your Dubai chocolates. And panettone! Will be back to try other stuff.

Was happy to finally visit the San Leandro location since San Mateo is much more of a trek for us…read more I started with the Slice & Easy (watermelon lager, 4.8% abv) and then ordered the Raspberry Parfait Slushy (fruited sour ale, 6.4% abv) - both of those choices were great on a hot day and easy to drink. I like to come here for a couple drinks before going to Sons of Liberty Alehouse for dinner

Fieldwork has become a staple to downtown SL. It's a great place to get together with a large…read moregroup, sit in the courtyard, have some snacks and a beer. You can come in and order at the bar or snag a seat and order through Toast and they'll bring everything to you. Love getting the Caesar salad, hummus and pita, and shishito peppers. The pizzas are decent but nothing special. Love getting a hazy here, usually the "Pulp" or a sour like the Fog Ripper. Service is pretty good when they're not swamped.

This is a Great Family Owned Liquor Store!!!…read more You Name it they have it !!! The Place is like a Neighborhood Bev Mo !!! All Kinds of. Beer and Hard Liquor you can Think of!!! Scotch, Cognac, Tequila you name it they have it !!! Snacks Galore Potato Chips, Candy Bars and even California Lottery!!! Service is Friendly and Helpful !!!! It's a Well Organized Liquor Store!!! They are Street Wise they have an Awesome Security System and Wrought Iron Bars !!!! This is to Prevent the Thieves that Smash and Grab Businesses in the Middle of the Night!!! Busters Beware!!!! For All these Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!!

Their Dasher person drove to our home, sat in their car in front for about 5 minutes... texted that…read morehe was here, then DROVE AWAY!!!! Never did he come to our door to deliver our purchase (beer). Totally confused, we called the provider of the beer (Town & Country, CV),we were waiting for. A man answered the phone - we told him what happened- AND HE YELLED AT US AND HUNG UP....what the heck?!?! To top it off, we got charged a non deliverable fee, a tip, an extra charge we were billed $55 dollars, they credited us $9...what is going on!?! The great rip-off :-(

Jr is the best. The best selection of craft beer and always ready with a great recommendation based…read moreon what you like to drink or are looking to try. I felt like I graduated from just enjoying beer to aficionado status just chopping it up about different breweries and hop varieties whenever I drop by. CV icon for sure.

Juniors is an awesome spot for all your beer and spirits needs. He stocks a massive selection of…read morecraft beers and a large selection of sours which are my favorite. Jr's recommendations are always spot on and he knows what I like so every visit is an adventure in what's going to be next on the list to try. The store has all the bourbons, scotches and other spirits you would want and there is always plenty of inventory. If you want to see what's new each week you can see him live on Instagram and you'll see and hear all about each one as he opens then, tries them, and explains the flavors, finishes and nuances of the beers. Glad they are in Castro Valley.

Cordial Bottle Shop is on the ground floor of Castro Valley Marketplace, located between the…read moregrocery store & the sushi place. Offerings: craft beers, wines, alcohol ice cream, seltzer cocktails... Drinks: "Latvia Laudromat"(5.75, 8.8% alc) Henhouse -"Hazy double IPA, boozy, made with mosaic & citra hops. Semi-fruity. Not disappointed Altamont "Maui Waui" (4.50, 6.5%j mosaic & citra hops -single malt IPA, nice blend of boozy, slight fruitiness. "Contains No Juice" DIPA (6.50, 8.5%) Alvarado St. Brewery. Boozy with mucho fruitiness, too sweet. Pass. "Eyes are Mosaic" Casa Apria (5, 7.2% alc) too sweet, semi-hazy, pass. Take outs: beers, seltzers are trendy items, didn't see any classic porters nor imperial ipa's -small display area. -knowledgeable cashier who also does the beer buying. -will stick to older names I know like Hen House, Altamont. Skipping newer labels, hazy versions of IPA.

I'm a fan! I'm a member of their monthly wine club and it's fantastic! Bottles are in the $25ish…read morerange, one white and one red. The picks are always great and something new and interesting to try. Special shout out to Danielle. I used to be in wine retail back in the day, and she reminds me of myself. She's very passionate about the wines they carry and you can bank on her suggestions. She's also just a real sweetheart. I always enjoy popping in to see what's new.

Friendly neighborhood liquor store. Been so many times and always a quick pleasant transaction…read more As you first walk in your faced with all the necessities that you might be in need of. Very well thought out with what they carry. Lotto tickets and alcohol - thats probably top reasons to visit - convenience - its such a drag to walk into a grocery store sometimes. I have to mentally get ready for that days in advance. Not too far from downtown or Castro Valley. Top competitor might be the new 7/11 right by Vals Burgers.

B Street Liquor is in the nowheres land b/w grocery outlet on vermont and downtown hayward…read more fab place if one isn't inclined to drive a few blocks (miles?) to save a few $$. didn't see much pricing on sodas, beers, microbrews. what was priced wasn't cheap. buys: amazon tall blueberry white tea (1) -for real? all i tasted was the frutose. drips: -friendly service -lengthy clean store, usual convenience goods (at a price).

This is one of my favorite stores to go too .. Tony and his family are so kind and haven't changed…read moresince he owed the other store down the street. Gourmet Cellar used to have wine tasting and sells different kinds of food to pair with the wine and huge selections of beer along with liquor.. very reasonable prices and definitely recommend..

This is a family-owned business. They have a great selection of beers, wine & liquors, and if they…read moredon't have what you're looking for, the owner, Tony, will do his best to get it! The store is clean & orderly. It's a little hidden gem! Support our local, small businesses!

The service here was amazing! Great place to go right after graduation :) just a hop, skipping a…read morejump next to the school that I graduated from and not long of a way either. This place had a low-key vibe that gave off connection and good times with friends! The menu was definitely American style although they had some stuff that could be considered Spanish or Italian as well, I ordered shrimp, scampi, my friend ordered a nice juicy burger and some fries! I wanna say it was the aïoli burger, but I can't remember! Their cocktails are lovely as well and make mocktails too. Definitely recommend.

Still in Hayward and looking around for places. I thought this was going to be a little more…read moreupscale from pictures but not the case. This is a total locals bar. It has a pretty good beer selection along with the good stuff and quite a few wines. Nice patio seating out front. Service was good and people were friendly towards us non locals. We just had the one and moved on. 3.5 rounded up.

This is a true hidden jewel sitting right here in Hayward. We ended up coming here for an…read moreafter-party dinner with our new in-laws, and the experience was top-notch. I have held several of my company Christmas Dinner parties here....excellent. If you are looking for nice dinner...or need an event venue, then can provide the entire restaurant for a party etc. Check them out. The owner/manager, Fide, is an absolute charm. She went above and beyond, ensuring there were flowers on the table and even bringing out a special tray of desserts to celebrate. As for the food, it was excellent--clean, hot, and authentic. We had the Chicken Parmesan, a fantastic Seafood Pasta, and the Eggplant, along with Bruschetta and Calamari for appetizers. The service is incredibly friendly and the prices are very fair. If you love quality Italian food, do not miss this gem."

Best Italian spot in Hayward! I love this place their food is always hot n fresh and you'll always…read morereceive the best service. The style of the restaurant is open with lots of seating I personally love sitting closes to the window. All their pastas are incredible! The Bruschetta was super fresh and they include the perfect amount of balsamic vinegar on it! Keep note there's only street parking.