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 ;-)

Came here for the second or third time yesterday since they opened this location and ordered the…read morebeef stew with dry noodles and the baby milk tea. my cousin had her usual Hainan chicken. Omg the beef stew was sooo good, probably best I've had! I love the concept of the dry noodle where you dip your noodles as you eat so the beef stew stays flavorful it was so tasty and tender and good balance of meat and tendon (actually lots of meat!) I ate the leftovers today and cleaned my plate % Service was very attentive and of course the ambiance is beautiful with the indoor trees

finally checked out cha chaan teng, it has a mix of comfort food, drinks, and casual dishes…read more the space is pretty cozy with a unique setup, and it's a nice place to come with friends or family overall, a solid spot if you're craving Hong Kong-style cafe food without going into SF. would come back to try more dishes next time

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 visited San Leandro for the first time with my bestie to go for a walk at the marina in between…read morerainy downpours. Afterwards, we decided to get some boba, and I wanted to try a spot I'd never been to before, so my friend looked up some spots, and we settled on Kittea. Since she had her pup with her, she stayed outside, and I ordered tor both of us on the in-store kiosk. I got her a jasmine milk tea and myself a passionfruit tea with pearls. I adjusted the milk tea to 50% sugar but was informed the fruit tea doesn't have added sugar so can't be adjusted. I'm not sure how it's made here, but it was still quite sweet and flavorful, and the boba was the perfect level of qq. While waiting for the teas to be made, I snapped a photo of some cute cat plushies lounging on the window seat. The shop isn't very big, but I was the only customer at the time, so it was cozy but not crowded or cramped. I would come again if visiting San Leandro again.

I was craving matcha and found this spot on Yelp, so I decided to stop by on a whim. I had high…read moreexpectations since the reviews were high. When I arrived at 4:30pm on a Sunday, there were no customers. It's small with limited seating and there was no AC so it was hot inside. I ordered a matcha with oat milk, and I like that the matcha was not grainy and the milk didn't overpower the tea. The drink was good, but I can't justify paying $11 for it. I think that's the most I've ever paid for a matcha. They also have specialty drinks and snacks that looked intriguing. I'm glad I stop by to give it a try.

The black sesame with tea is alright. The tea flavor is pleasant the soft and pairs well with black…read moresesame. Would prefer no sugar and stronger black sesame.

The osmanthus oolong tea (minus cheese foam) was a bit watery with no noticeable osmanthus flavor…read more I got 75% sweet but the only sweetness came from the boba. My husband thought the sweetness and bitterness level of his viet coffee w/ cheese foam wasn't balanced well. They also gave a pretty thick layer of cheese foam, which may be a pro or a con depending on your tastes. The boba in both our drinks was also very clumpy and the texture was average. Not something I'd be excited for but decent enough to satisfy a boba craving.

The service here was amazing everyone was so nice they got my order right the first time and…read moreeverything was very clean efficient and it was just a great

I never thought I be upset either my Tucker Starbucks! My…read moredaughter n I come her so much! Always five stars! One star bc customer service still A1! But, the drink they served me today! Was so so discussing! I ordered a Venti lavender chai tea! It taste like water! The lavender foam was white! Very disappointed! A waste if my good hard earned money! I just had one a few days prior from Starbucks, ElCerrito Ca. So delicious! Please look at the pictures of the lavender foam! El Cerrito is purple! Yes I had just seen the manager leaving. Sweetest lady ever! Her tattoos are amazing. Next time I go I will show pictures! I hate writing this review! But what happened!

I saw that Ancestors was well-reviewed online, so decided to give them a try. I ordered a falafel…read moresandwich in pita (the other option is to have it in a wrap). They have a bunch of outdoor tables and chairs under shade in the parking lot, and plenty of free parking in the lot. The fries were crispy with light seasoning on them, and the sandwich is huge. I'm not a fan of the red cabbage, but the amount and the crispiness of falafel was great. Hummus is off to one side inside the sandwich. There was a small cup of yogurt sauce under the sandwich. They gave me two ketchup packets and also a compostable bag for carrying the food. Food was really good, so I recommend giving it a try.

We came here for lunch on a weekday before noon and were glad to have beat the rush somewhat…read more Around noon, there were many office workers and other folks ordering food, over a dozen. So they do get really busy and it might be better to call in your order if you're in a rush since the ordered do seem to take over 10-15 minutes to complete. I ordered the falafel pita and my partner ordered the chicharron sandwich, which the owner said was his favorite sandwich. My partner said that the sandwich was one of the best he's had in a while and the spicy mayo it came with was pretty delicious. My falafel sandwich on the other hand was good, but I did get tired of eating it because there was not as much variety in the falafel pita as I would have liked. At times I felt like the falafel was dry, and since the sauce was in a cup, I had to spread it and wasn't super satisfied with it. The fries were fresh but the portions were a little small. We also ordered a bowl of lentil soup and a green smoothie. The green smoothie tasted as if there was no sugar added and had a lot of ginger in it, so it had heat to it. The lentil soup was tasty and came with bread, albeit a little lukewarm when we got it. Overall, we were happy with our dishes and want to come back to try the other dishes. There is only outdoor seating, but there are about 8 tables to sit at outdoors. The owner seems very gracious and proud of his establishment. He says that everything is made freshly there from scratch, including the sauces. They do get their bread from a local bakery. There is clearly a lot of care put in the food, and it is a great establishing. We will be adding it to our list of lunch spots.

Just walking by to discover that they are having their soft opening. They've been open for 2 days…read more As you walk in, joazz bellows out from the speaker and hence the name. The staff is welcoming and friendly. They have a nice selection of coffee, smoothies, salads and sandwiches.