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    Macs By Icky

    4.4 (295 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lemonade with lilikoi, guava and oranges; Filipino melon juice; ube Thai tea
    Carissa F.

    This place feels so homey and welcoming! They have a lot great options here that are inspired by Filipino and Hawaiian flavors. They have food, drinks and dessert! My Thai was so delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more items!

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    Monica T.

    Wow, absolutely loved this place! I stopped by here when I was getting my nails done and was in desperate need of coffee. I found this place on Yelp and was interested in the Mac Nut Latte, which did not disappoint! Now that I'm writing this review, I'll definitely be planning another stop here to try other drinks on their menu.

    Eva L.

    Had their Ube Croffle, Ube Soft Serve ice cream and Chocolate chip cookie with toasted marshmallow. Good croffle texture. Crispy outside and chewy inside. Ube jam spread on top. Love that they actually use real Ube vs taro. The Ube Soft serve ice cream was ok. Very light on Ube flavor. The consistency was smooth; not overly sweet. The cookie was the best. Lots of chocolate. Soft moist cookie that's perfectly baked. A few weeks ago, I've tried their pan de sal with spam and one with corned beef. The corned beef could use a little more seasoning. The pan de sal (bread) was good, fluffy with slightly toasted outer layer. Will return to try other items on the menu.

    Bacon Egg & Cheese on UBE PANDESAL
    Ester L.

    Great food and service experience! Got my bacon egg and cheese in five minutes. Interior is nice and fun. The pandesal is like a hawaiian roll with no sign of ube. The egg is a little bland, but the bacon and cheese together as flavors are great. I just wouldn't have this again.

    Jo Ann D.

    Macs by Icky is such a fun and lively place! We came on a sunny, Sunday afternoon and this place was poppin! It's definitely on the trendier side of coffee shops -- fun mural on the walls and the were playing Latch by Disclosure. Macs is Filipino inspired with flavors like ube and pandan on the menu. There's a lot of things I want to try but I'm an affogato girl and had to do that. My husband got the pistachio latte. Affogato 4/5 the soft serve really good, espresso was a little more bitter than I like but still tasty. I like how you can add pistachios which went so well with the affogato. Gives it a nice crunch and a salty/sweet element. Pistachio latte 4/5: Hubby really liked it. I don't like sweet coffees so I had to knock off one star. He even added an extra shot and it was still too sweet for me. It's not as rich in nutty flavor as I'd like but it was still good. Also slight artificial aftertaste. Service was so friendly and you could tell they were enjoying their job which really makes a difference. They answered a lot of questions I had about the menu enthusiastically. I want to come back soon to try the ube drinks and some pan de sal sandwiches!

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    Dave B.

    This place has Uber everything! Try the Halo Halo, sooo delish!!! And don't get me started on the Ube Cookies and Cream Muddies! Soooooo addicting. You can't just buy one container!!!

    Matcha with ube Mac Nut Latte
    Felicitas J.

    I've been wanting to come to this spot for such a long time. Cute storefront with beautiful designs on the inside. Cafe vibes with students doing their work inside. I ordered from the friendly cashier and we waited for our drinks. The barista finally called our names I believe he might have been making the food too so it was a little backed up. My Mac nut latte was amazing it took me back to Hawaii. My sister enjoyed her matcha with ube she said it wasn't too sweet. We also tried the Ube cookie, delicious!!! I enjoyed my first experience here and would definitely come back to try the desserts next time.

    Bacon Egg & Cheese on UBE PANDESAL
    Vincent M.

    This location has gone through a few different coffee shops in the past couple of years, but I'm so glad to see a coffee shop with an emphasis on Filipino flavors finally serving the community. The drinks and breakfast offerings enticed me to pay a visit. The inside is large with plenty of space to sit and hangout. There is a small parking lot behind the building, but street parking available as well. The staff were friendly and greeted us with a smile. I ended up getting the Pistachio Iced Latte and the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Ube Pan De Sal. Pistachio Iced Latte 7/10 - coffee is pretty solid and the pistachio cream is a nice touch of nuttiness to the drink. This drink definitely heirs on the sweeter side so if you prefer your lattes more sweet then I would recommend this. I don't see too many places offering a pistachio latte so nice they have this on the menu Pan De Sal Breakfast Sandwich 9/10 - this was a great breakfast sandwich that was bursting with flavor. The texture of the egg is nice and soft which is what I prefer. I've tried the famous breakfast sandwich from Kasama in Chicago and this definitely reminds me of that sandwich. Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend checking this place out if you like your drinks a bit sweeter and with Filipino inspired flavors.

    Sheryl P.

    I can't remember the name of what my daughter ordered but she really liked it. I ordered an Mac nut latte and that was delicious . The ube latte looks good, might get that one next time. Everyone we came in contact with are so friendly. Street parking only. Really cute goofy and Donald and straight forward menu.

    Ube Latte, Calamansi Black Tea, and Ube Tres Leche
    Melinda K.

    This is a must-visit for all the Ube lovers out there. I remember it started as a pop-up food truck, and I'm glad they opened their own shop in Union City, taking over the former Hippies Cafe spot, which fits perfectly in the mini Filipino town. When I first walked in, there were so many desserts and lattes to choose from. I ordered the Ube latte, Calamansi Black Tea, and Ube Tres Leche. The Tres Leche was really moist and Ube-licious. Ube Latte had good Ube extract in their iced coffee, and the Calamansi Tea was sweeter, yet refreshing. The service was nice, and I love the wall art inside their shop. Street parking is available near the park and Birdhaus. Expect to see them pop up in the Fremont Arts and Wine Festival every summer in Downtown Fremont.

    Iced turon latte
    Kyla J.

    Came across this place after eating next door at Toppings Too and tried the iced turon latte. Pricing is pretty standard for Bay Area coffee, but the flavors definitely stand out. I love that their menu pays homage to Filipino roots with fun, creative twists you don't see everywhere. If you're a fan of sweeter coffees, this is absolutely your spot. The island-inspired vibe is fun and welcoming, and they have a solid variety of unique drinks that I'm already looking forward to trying the next time I'm on this side of the bay. They also offer breakfast sandwiches on ube pandesal, which I didn't get to try this time but am definitely adding to my list for next visit. Overall, a great place for something a little different from your usual coffee stop.

    Ube latte!
    Austin Z.

    This coffee and ube place is a Union City Filipino special -- none that can ever be replaced. I remember this being Hippies Brew (the Black owned business) before they closed down, but I'm actually glad the owners who operate Macs by Icky actually decided to lease this property and put it to good use -- doing event pop-ups, while continuing operations at their very home store. It's also very conveniently located right by Toppings Too, so there is actually quite a bit of space to find parking should you find yourself craving a bit of ube and a bit of kick of coffee. I ordered an ube latte -- in a large, and it did NOT disappoint, y'all. When I tell you there were more hints of ube syrup than there were in all of everything else, alongside the espresso shots, it tasted like it was destined for success. The hospitality at Macs by Icky was very open, welcoming, and they even gave you suggestions for drinks if you were walking in, being completely clueless for the very first time. In addition, they have indoor and outdoor seating, and the environment was honestly quite welcoming, rain or shine.

    Patrick T.

    Really delicious Ube soft serve. I also had the Ube Thai iced tea which was nice. I loved that they had Pokémon playing when I went. The halo halo is also very good. Service was quick. I was sad they ran out of macarons when we got there. Will have to go back to try them. It was a little hot inside, but that's what ice cream is for and we just got it to go. Recommend it!

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    I always make sure to stop by here when I'm in Union City. I have tried most of their lattes and Ube latte is my favorite.

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    Hi, Yes WiFi is available

    Hello, are you guys Dog friendly?

    gets packed in there kinda small, but has out door seating i think, i wouldn't bring a dog inside though, for the intent on being considerate for others.

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    My 10-year-old son and I visit here often, and it's become one of our favorite late-night spots…read more This weekend we even came on both Friday and Saturday because he loves it so much. This weekend the guy at the register (I didn't catch his name, but he was tall) was an absolute sweetheart to my son while he was ordering for himself. He even remembered my son the second night we came. He was so kind and patient, and he made my son feel comfortable and confident. As a parent, those little interactions really stand out and mean a lot. My son loves the brown sugar latte, mango smoothie, and wings, and the food is always consistent. I also appreciate that they're open late since I get off work later in the evening. Weekends are definitely busy, but it's easy to see why--it's a popular spot with the locals. 5/5! Most of those stars are for the amazing customer service from the guy at the register.

    I love this place!…read more Location: Easy to find in the same shopping center as Safeway in Union City. Lots of parking with many surrounding businesses. Disclaimer: I've only tasted the desserts and tea here and they are always light, fresh and delicious! Whether you're having crepes, ice cream or otherwise- it's all just heavenly! Don't sleep on the actual food, too! The variety of teas and such seems endless. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

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    In my opinion this is the best matcha & coffee spot in the east bay!! I love their signature LAC, a…read morecoffee brewed with jasmine tea & topped with matcha. It sounds like there's a lot going on but it balances out amazingly and is genuinely so delicious. Ive also tried their strawberry matcha and strawberry hojicha and both are solid. The matcha/hojicha flavor is always strong and consistent. I also love their strawberry puree on the bottom, it's the perfect sweetness & consistency! Service here is really fast, even if the lines are long they'll have your drink out quickly! The interior is also really aesthetic, clean, comfortable, & dog friendly.

    I ordered the Pandan Matcha (oat milk, 25% sweet) with Egg Cream. I was pleasantly surprised! The…read morepandan was infused into the milk. However, once mixed, the matcha flavor overpowered the pandan, where it tasted more like a matcha latte. Egg cream was on point though! Just the right amount of sweet. It added a rich creaminess to the drink. 50% sweet was the default, so I did 25% sweet instead, and it was perfect! They definitely do not skimp on the matcha here. There is also a light dusting of matcha over the egg cream. I would like to note that this matcha has an very prominent earthiness to it, which may be why it overpowered the flavor of the pandan. I would recommend trying this out though. Casual coffee shop. Service was super quick. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely stop by again.

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    The matcha and coffee here are both excellent, and I genuinely enjoy the drinks. Unfortunately, I'm…read moregiving 3 stars because of the customer service experience. I placed an online order and checked in when I arrived to pick it up. The cashier (a woman wearing glasses) barely acknowledged me, simply looked at the screen and said, "We're still working on it." After that, she continued taking new customer orders, and it appeared those drinks were being prepared before mine. A little later, another customer came in to pick up an online order, and one of the baristas immediately started making her drinks. By that point, I had already been waiting for over 20 minutes. I eventually flagged down one of the baristas in the back, who kindly apologized for the delay and quickly prepared my order. I appreciate how friendly and helpful the barista was, but the overall pickup process was frustrating and made it seem like my online order had been overlooked. I hope the store can provide additional training to ensure online pickup orders are handled more consistently and that customers are acknowledged and kept informed while they wait.

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    Always really busy but super cute ambiance
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    This is for the Morning Buzz blend whole beans only…read more I ran across the Airborne Roasting stand at the Hayward farmers market, and asked about light roast beans. I was told they only have medium and dark, but the medium tastes pretty light. I asked if the beans were washed or natural, and she couldn't tell me, and wasn't even sure what that was. I should have taken that as a warning that these beans were not the same level as Devout Coffee roasters beans, which is what I usually get. However, since Airborne was cheaper than the beans I usually get from Devout Coffee, I went ahead and bought a pound of Morning Buzz. This morning, I brewed a comparison between the Airborne Roasting Morning Buzz, and my last remaining light roast beans from Devout Coffee, which at that point was several months old, whereas the Airborne beans where freshly roasted. Well, even so, the Devout light roast beans were far superior in taste than the Airborne beans. The Airborne tasted too burnt, and lacked those subtle flavors that make coffee so enjoyable. It was just a one-note band with loud speakers. My recommendation is, if you like a light roast, and sophisticated flavors in your coffee, get something else. I understand a lot of people do enjoy the burnt flavor (Starbucks, anyone?), but I wish they wouldn't have told me the medium roast tasted like a light roast: it doesn't. Note: in the end, with lots of sugar, lots of milk, and some heavy whipping cream, I was able to have a nice cup of coffee-flavored sweetness.

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    Morning Buzz, perfection
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