Polo’s Corner

We started with the drip coffee and toasted marshmallow latte, then got the lemon ricotta pancakes…read morewith berries and cream and the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs. We'd heard good things about the food, and both dishes were tasty with pretty good portion sizes for the price. The coffee was average though. Service was nice, but they were a little slow with refilling the drip coffee. The ambience was good and the place was pretty busy when we went, so we waited around 15-20 minutes for a table.

This place was bustling. Food was yummy, we ordered the classic breakfast and the sausage/biscuits…read moregravy. Our waiter Luis was friendly efficient and good at his job. My biggest complaint was about the wait time to get a table for two on a farmers market Sunday. I see the reason why they were busy but we were quoted 20-30 mts and got seated an hour later! We'll definitely come back (need to try the French toast and the waffles) but plan better next time I guess.

Outdoor seating

Chilaquiles with Chorizo Green Sauce

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Drunk in Love Cocktail

The Press

4.5(608 reviews)

0.7 mi

The Press is always such a great experience. The staff are extremely friendly, easy to find when…read moreyou need help, and always willing to offer suggestions or opinions on what to order. Everything comes out looking beautiful, and you can tell they put a lot of care into both their dishes, drinks, pastries and the overall customer experience. It's the kind of place that feels welcoming every time, and the attention to detail really stands out.

This is a great downtown spot to grab a brew and a bite. It can get pretty busy in the mornings, so…read moreplan accordingly, as there can sometimes be a line out the door. The inside has a very open-concept, modern vibe that feels clean, comfortable, and welcoming. There's a good amount of seating indoors, along with some outdoor seating and umbrellas if you want to enjoy the nice weather. The food and drink menu is fairly extensive, and prices are on the moderate side, so it's worth taking a look at all of your options to find something that fits your taste and appetite. Everything I've tried so far has been tasty, satisfying, and filling. If you're dining in and order their house drip coffee, they provide a coffee mug, and the coffee is self-serve along with the available extras. If you decide to take your drip coffee to go, just keep in mind that they only offer one size of to-go cup, and it's not particularly large. If you prefer a bigger cup of coffee, you may be a little disappointed. The staff have always been friendly, welcoming, and professional during my visits. With all of the other options available in Livermore, this is definitely a place worth checking out if you're looking for a good spot downtown to grab some food and a drink.

Unique Treats

Coconut Chia Pudding and Seasonal Fruit

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Graham Cracker Latte & decaf Caramel latte. The espresso is good and pronounced, but overall was okay as a latte.

Denica's Real Food Kitchen

4.0(1.2k reviews)

0.3 mi

I'm visiting the area for the first time in a long time and decided I really wanted a Mexican-style…read morebreakfast. Yelp helped me find Denica's Real Food Kitchen and it was a delightful experience. From Liliana's recommendation of the Chorizo Breakfast Tostadas which were DELICIOUS and exactly the sort of unique item for which I was looking, to Server Wilmer rapidly delivering the superb food outside to me, who was also gracious enough to bring me out some water and additional salsa, which I didn't realize were available inside as "self-serve," yet he didn't bat an eye. He was great to follow up a few times as well. The chow had fresh sliced avocado, and tomatoes with perfectly cooked eggs on top of crispy tostada-style & chorizo with excellent flavor. Well done!

I love Denica's. I think I've been to each location at this point. Came midday on a weekday and it…read morewas pretty dead which was nice because whenever I'd go on the weekend, it's packed! I almost forgot we had to order first before sitting down lol. I have been on a French Toast kick recently, looking for the best French Toast in the bay. This Ube Stuffed French Toast might have a spot in the top 5. I scarfed this down in like... 10 minutes but it was so good. Ube custard wasn't overwhelming. None of this was overwhelmingly sweet even though it presents itself like a dessert. I have a sweet tooth tho so take that with a grain of salt lol. I only used a little bit of syrup but could've easily went without it. The banana in the middle was perfectly ripe and gave a nice relief of sweet freshness. Toast was thick brioche toast so not the lil flimsy slices of bread. Because this was $22 + tax and tip... I will try to recreate this at home. Their napkins had a nice message on it! Didn't remember seeing that the last time I was at a Denica's. They also have what looks like a kid area with toys? Kid table? Idk I saw it in the corner of my eye but I thought that was cool too. I had a bite of the kalua pork hash and * chefs kiss I would've been happy to order that. My lady really enjoyed the cookie butter latte as well. Will happily come back soon.

Lucky Boy Crepes and Cafe Mocha

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Loco moco

The Breakfast Club

4.2(327 reviews)

Makayla was an absolute delight and made our dining experience so special! The food and service…read morewere amazing and the staff are all so attentive!!

Breakfast burrito was great, but it was a little heavy on eggs. Service was good also. And a great…read moreambience.

Egg Benedict (katsu chicken)

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Time Thai Kitchen

4.4(209 reviews)

1.0 mi

Highly recommended the new special manu Pad Prink king is the fried chicken with stingbeen and Thai…read moreherbs with little spicy.

Delicious thai food.! The place was nice and clean. We came…read morehere for a family outing and were very satisfied. The food was great we had the yellow chicken curry spice was just right not bad for mild. We also had the egg rolls veggie. The chicken satay was very good with a great portion. And we had the pad noodles. Everything was flavored well and came fast. Will come back again.

Enjoying the autumn decor

CHICKEN & WAFFLE

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TIME THAI FRIED CHICKEN WAFFLE is so yummy!!!

Wingen

4.6(324 reviews)

This is our favorite family hangout spot, the food is so fresh & delicious…read more The fried green tomato pizza is AMAZING!!!

Cute little bakery and restaurant. Coffee serving ends at 2pm - booooo…read more Friendly service otherwise.

Inside - seating at the bar

Cheese pizza

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The breakfast sandwich (so good!) and my friends turkey sandwich that also looked

Mornings on First

4.0(199 reviews)

Put my name down for Sunday brunch for 2. Waited about 40 mins to be seated around 12:50pm, but it…read morewasn't too bad because there was the farmers market and coffee shop nearby. Got the chilaquiles with sunny side eggs on top, paige's french toast, and the leige waffle! The chilaquiles was amazing! It was a huge portion, full of flavor, and the chips that werent drenched in the sauce were still crunchy when it came out! I enjoyed this dish! My bf got the french toast and waffles, both were also amazing. He really liked the waffle. It was fluffy and bready and had a sugary crunch to it. Paige's french toast was delicious with nutella and banana filling in it. The food came it within 10 minutes, which wasn't too bad! The server was very friendly! Props to the workers for juggling so many tables at a time when it's super busy! I think this is a great place for Sunday brunch! I didn't try the coffee flight but would love to try it next time!

A very nice addition to the downtown breakfast scene, especially since the Brick is going away …read more We came in the back from the new garage, and went out front to meet the hostess. Gorgeous morning, but there want anything available on the front porch, so we went to the back again. That was a mistake, if you have issues with noise. The metal chair scraping on the concrete floor and the plates being dumped into the plastic bins all echoed, and we had to ask our server about finding us another place to sit. This stuff doesn't bother everyone, like the table next to us, but we found it intolerable. Everything from there went smoothly. We got a freshly vacated table on the front porch, with lots of beautiful dogs and their humans. The Wife ordered a sunrise sandwich, with no sausage, but added avocado. She was quite pleased. I got a veggie scramble with white toast, and was also very happy. We both got potatoes on the side, and those portions were enormous. We took home quite a bit between us. $16 for each of our orders, plus $5 for my orange juice - very reasonable for these here parts.

Bar located in the back patio.

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Coffee flight

Story Coffee

4.5(431 reviews)

My first encounter with Story coffee was their collab with Meadowlark dairy - the soft serve and…read morethe milkshake. They were both so true to taste, not sweet and just so good! So it was Meadowlark who brought me here. I ordered the sweet latte. The coffee's nutty flavor comes through well in this drink. Although it was a "sweet" latte. It actually wasn't too sweet. Overall I was very pleased with the balance and flavor of this drink. This is probably my favorite latte in Livermore so far. I would come back in a heartbeat. Great, chill vibes here. A fair number of tables and seats inside. Tables also outside. Parking is a little tricky. Not too many spaces in their lot. A gem in Livermore.

I've been here only once before a long time ago! I remember the shop having a great aesthetic and…read morecute merch. Summer menu looked good! I got a matcha latte with their sweet syrup (I think it's just a simple syrup). Took a while to get our drinks but we must've missed a rush since the line was shorter. There is some seating but not a lot, with a few tables also outside. We waited in the back for our drinks and used their restroom (it was very clean!). Pastries looked really good but no gluten free options that I could see.

Medium roast drip coffee and Sweet Latte(Wifey's favorite). Side of their homemade waffles.

Medium roast drip coffee.

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My friend took these awesome pics!

First Street Alehouse

4.0(2.4k reviews)

I recently visited First Street Ale House and was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere is casual…read moreand inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed night out. Their selection of craft beers is extensive--there's something for everyone, from fruity IPAs to rich stouts. I ordered their burger, and it did not disappoint! Juicy and flavorful, paired with crispy fries. The service was attentive and friendly, which added to the overall experience. One minor downside was the noise level during peak hours, but it's to be expected in a lively pub. Overall, First Street Ale House is a must-visit for anyone in the area. Great drinks, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere--what more could you ask for?

It saddens me to have to leave a bad review, since I frequent this place quite often... but the…read morequality of their to-go orders has gotten so bad. In-house we haven't had much issue, but I don't know what's going on with door dash/delivery orders. Almost every time, there's an issue. My littles absolutely love the mini corn dogs, and even though the listing says "with fries" they've suddenly stopped delivering with fries for the past few months ( and don't allow customer notes.) It's also a 50/50 chance the mini corn dogs will be dark and hard... I have a sensitive stomach with dietary restrictions, so I find great comfort that I can get the seared ahi tuna tacos while my husband enjoys a hamburger... but the last few orders have been so wrong. Once I was missing avocado, next I was missing the sauce, and this time my tuna was completely raw, not seared with hard jasmine rice and very tiny avocado slices. I always put input in to DoorDash, but I don't think it's getting to the restaurant... and it's reached a point where I feel like I have to leave this review and maybe find a new go to for quick family dinners. I enjoy visiting, the staff is always so kind and the kids like the back patio. Perfect vibe for a laid back dinner.. but why are the to-go orders so terrible suddenly? Absolutely heartbreaking.

Inside

Bavarian Pretzel

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Seared Ahi Tacos with Jasmine rice

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Andy H.

Elite 19

329

362

364

3 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Polo's Corner for breakfast. I was not disappointed! The steak and eggs were perfectly cooked, and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive, and they made sure that my every need was met. I would highly recommend Polo's Corner to anyone looking for a great breakfast experience. The steak and eggs were cooked to perfection. The steak was juicy and tender, and the eggs were cooked just the way I like them. The breakfast potatoes were also delicious. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I would highly recommend Polo's Corner to anyone looking for a great breakfast experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. I will definitely be back! read more

Eli A.

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2 years ago

We celebrated my son's birthday at Polo's Corner and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly kind and friendly. They even joined us in singing Happy Birthday to him, which made the celebration even more special. The food was absolutely delicious, with both the quality and portion sizes exceeding our expectations. The restaurant was also very clean, adding to the overall pleasant atmosphere. We will definitely be returning! read more

Audrie J.

Elite 26

48

97

757

1 year ago

I attended a baby shower at Polo's, and they did a great job with the personalized menus and table settings. The food was decent; I shared the bistro burger and French toast. The service was good as well. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely stop by. If you're in the market for a brunch event, they do an excellent job, so I would highly recommend them. read more

Jamie C.

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105

18

5 years ago

Fantastic!! Just tried for the first time - it will become my every Sunday spot. We got the breakfast burrito, omelets and pancakes. All was fantastic! And, the green salsa is phenomenal! Definitely a must try...... read more

Ally T.

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5

0

4 years ago

Came here this week to try it out and what a treat! Food was excellent and the staff was friendly. The menu looks amazing so will come back to try some of the other items and also breakfast. read more

Magdalena M.

2

5 years ago

The french toast was amazing!! I went with my friend and she got the crepes and she loved them!! Definitely recommend this place. Awesome service! read more

Judy R.

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15

1

5 years ago

Had a late breakfast there last week with a friend. Food was great. Staff attentive and friendly. Meal came quickly. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

carrie r.

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143

13

4 years ago

Delicious food and great service. Quickly becoming one of our favorites. The food is always tasty and the service is attentive and friendly.

Danielle B.

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3

0

4 years ago

Small place with great food and great service. Go here, you will enjoy it! So nice to have this restaurant close by.

Jessica A.

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19

0

1 year ago

Been dreaming about this place since I went about a year ago. This review is for anticipation only!

Max L.

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3

0

5 years ago

It's really great and the foods great I recommend this place a lot and the service is fantastic

jennifer f.

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22

1

4 years ago

Delicious food and great service. Love that we can walk here and have a great breakfast.

kristina d.

4

15

1

3 years ago

Food was really good. It's a family business and they're so nice. Can't wait to go back!

Maria R.

78

30

9

4 years ago

The food and customer service we're We all thought the food was absolutely delicious read more

Michael C.

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1

0

2 years ago

Amazing. Exceeded expectations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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