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    Sugarmama Sugarcane

    4.2 (50 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SUGARMAMA SUGARCANE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Briggitte L.

    The shop is very small, and it is takeout only. I stopped by to try the sugar cane drinks. The people behind the counter were all really friendly. I got a mango drink and my friend got strawberry I think. We both thought the drinks were sweet, of course, and they were very refreshing.

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    Jason P.

    Glad to find a sugarcane spot in Hayward. No need to drive to SJ or Oakland to grab some. Sugarmama is located near City Hall in downtown Hayward. The menu is still pretty short for now, but they mentioned they're working on expanding it. I ordered their grilled pork banh mi and it was really good. Packed with a generous amount of meat, the bread had that perfect texture (crunchy on the outside but soft and airy on the inside). Best part, it didn't hurt my upper gums (iykyk). For drinks, I got the baby jug of their OG sugarcane drink and also tried the strawberry sugarcane. Both were refreshing and super satisfying. Definitely planning to come back to try more of their drink flavors and other food items once the menu grows!

    Before BBQ Chicken
    Genevie I.

    Order: 1 BBQ Chicken Bánh Mì 1 Mango Cane Nước Mia Total: $16.09 The Bánh Mì was PHENOMENAL! The bread was so soft yet crunchy and flaky--I could tell it was extremely fresh. The BBQ chicken was very tender with no fat and cooked with delicious spices. Just incredible. The veggies were also very fresh and crunchy. With every bite it just kept getting better. It's a pretty big-sized Bánh Mì--you can easily eat half and save the other half for later. The mango cane drink was delicious and very refreshing. I enjoyed every sip of it. Food: 10/10. The service was excellent! The young ladies working there were very welcoming and sweet. One even grabbed me a stool to sit on while I waited for my order, which was very thoughtful. The wait was not long 5-10 minutes. Not many customer around 12pm on Friday. Customer service: 10/10. The ambiance is cute. It's located in the heart of downtown Hayward near City Hall. The establishment is tiny, but they do have stools where you can sit and enjoy your Bánh Mì it's almost like being in Vietnam. There's no outside seating. Parking can definitely be challenging. You can park in the Lucky's supermarket lot, across the street in the parking structure, or if you're lucky, find street parking right in front of the establishment. This might be my favorite Bánh Mì spot. I will definitely be coming back. I just hope one day their hours and days expand. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

    Located on B Street/block from City Hall
    Cheryl M.

    Still in soft opening but decided to stop by as it's near my hairdresser's spot. Small storefront and set up for take out only with a few plastic stools to sit on if you choose. Ordered at the counter and decided on a BBQ Pork Bahn mi and the mango sugarcane drink. Small bites not yet available during soft opening until they get set up a bit more. Vietnamese sandwich with nicely seasoned pork with hints of lemongrass, very thin spread of pate, spiciness from the jalapeno, crunch from the cucumber and marinated, julienne, pickled carrots and daikon (Đồ Chua) but no cilantro available. Personally, I could take it or leave it but it definitely changes the flavor of the sandwich without it. Sugarcane drink was refreshing but not my thing. Has a floral, almost grassy with honey taste to me...just a preference and will stick with their delicious sandwich and small bites in the future. Definitely give it a try to experience freshly pressed sugarcane! Service straightforward and quick. Price for sandwich ($8) and drink ($7). Reasonably priced for a Vietnamese sandwich these days. Plenty of street parking. Soft opening hours: Friday-Sunday (10am-3pm)

    Sugar cane de-juicing machine.
    Victor G.

    Sugarmana Sugarcane opened recently where Marley's Treats was. Limited weekend hours presently. Single table inside. Outside seating on concrete barriers available. Street parking or parking lot in back. Sugarcane imported from Vietnam, same de juiced on site with machine. Soft vocal music in background. Short line. Served quickly, with courtesy. credit card only. Eats ready in 5ish minutes. Offerings (Vietnamese): Banh mi, mon nham( small Bites), Nuoc Mia( sugarcane juice, juices) Bites: Combo Banh Mi (8) -8" baquette overloaded with proteins: pork ham, head cheese ham. Crust was chewy not crunchy. Banh mi felt dry-pate & mayo not juicy enough. Veggies: jalepenos, cilantro, picked daikon & carrots shreds, cucumbers were fresh, not overwhelming. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quantity: more than others, great value! Quality: Ok. Needs tweaking. A diverse patronage, not just Asian Americans.

    Combo
    Katherine L.

    Nice little place downtown that offers vietnamese options! It's nice that they have different flavors of sugarcane and the lychee one I got had good flavor of both lychee and sugarcane. I was disappointed that my drink had all this foam on top so I didn't feel like I got a full drink especially when I noticed others did not have foam. The banh mi itself was lacking flavor overall. I felt there was way too many pickled carrots tipping the ratio too much in that flavor. The carrots also were in small pieces so that made it harder to eat since they were falling. I prefer longer thin pieces. Glad the sandwiches come with pate, though! The menu was different on the one near the register vs the wall. They made some changes but wish they made it more clear. They also didn't offer the appetizer bites that day.

    Nước mía
    Thu D.

    We tried the freshly pressed sugar cane drink, pork sandwich, and combination sandwich. The drink was refreshing and the sandwiches had plenty of filling and the baguette was tasty. We liked the pork sandwich best. We forgot to ask to have the sandwiches cut in half, and the sandwiches were large so next time we'll do that. The two ladies that helped us at the shop were friendly. There are stools that you can grab from inside to enjoy our lunch outside.

    Delish n refreshing!
    Mercy H.

    I absolutely love having fresh sugar cane juice just around the corner from home. It's such a refreshing treat! What makes this spot even more exciting is the variety of bánh mì they offer--so many unique kinds that I haven't had the chance to try yet. I'm really looking forward to coming back soon, not only to explore their diverse bánh mì selection but also to sample their creative sugar cane juice blends. It's the perfect little local gem that brightens my day every time! Give em a try! Support local biz...

    Menu 11/9/25
    Mary X.

    Stumbled upon this since it came up on my FYP during soft opening weekend. Great to see more options like Sugarmama pop up in Hayward! Sugarmama took over the spot that Marley's (a Filipino bakery) previously was at. It's still in soft opening phase, so be patient as they work through things, such as food since that is a new part of their business. We got the calamansi cane, Vietnamese coffee, and two banh mi (bbq pork and combo pork). The drinks were good, although I wish the cup size was a little bigger. The calamansi really came through and the sugarcane balanced well with it. My husband thought it was just ok and would've preferred having the sugarcane on its own. I was happy that the coffee was strong and not overly sweet. The banh mi were on the dry side - the bun was a little hard for my taste, and the bbq pork was a bit dry. It would have been nice if the meat was warm but everything was room temp. There could have been more veggies to balance out the ingredients, but I think it was a reasonable amount for the price. I'm not sure I would get it the banh mi again, but the drinks are definitely the star of this place. Overall the prices are very reasonable as everything is under $10. I would try their egg rolls next time but they weren't selling them today. You can see the cold pressing the sugarcane fresh at the front of the store.

    4 combination banh mi & sugarcane juice with calamansi
    Sandy Q.

    It's been a while since we had banh mi so I thought I'll send my husband here to pick up lunch. We bought 4 combination banh mi and sugarcane juice with calamansi. When I took a bite into the banh mi, i thought the flavor was off. The sandwich itself lacked flavor but I couldn't figure out what the problem was, until i opened up the sandwich to take a look. Well, there was barely any mayo, the pate was the size of a teaspoon, the ham was missing (saw steamed pork roll instead), the "pickled" carrots and daikon did not have any tartness or flavor to it, and all of our sandwiches had more carrots with a few strands of daikon. The only thing I enjoyed was the sugarcane juice. It was slightly sweet with a hint of tartness.

    Sugarcane menu
    Leanne C.

    OMG a sugarcane spot in Hayward?! This is so, so exciting since sugarcane shops are hard to come by . I only know of ones in San Jose and South SF. I ordered a mini jug of calamansi cane and it did not disappoint - super refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness! They offer several other places at well but calamansi is by far my favorite wherever I go. I also ordered a combination banh mi (cold cuts) which was just okay. I think the whole thing overall could have been more flavorful and the bread could have had better texture, but I also have a very high standard for banh mi since we always get them in east side SJ. I would be willing to give the sandwiches another try once they are established, but I will definitely be back for the sugarcane soon!

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    Jonathan L.

    This new business just took over a Filipino bakery, right down the street from Trams Coffee. It's a pleasure to see more Vietnamese businesses open up in Hayward! Originally came for the sandwich but the sugarcane was a big motivating factor to come here. They had a lot of options for sugarcane flavors, some I have not see combined together before like dragonfruit, mango or strawberry. My wife chose the calamansi, a nice tarty/citrus flavor. I enjoyed the citrus taste to the sweetness of the cane. The original was delicious and refreshing. They sell jugs in different sizes, such as a baby jug that was a nice amount. Sugarcane can't be stored for long so the baby jug is a good size to drink throughout the week or in 1 day, your choice. I ordered a bbq chicken, while my wife ordered the combination banh mi. They stuffed a ton of chicken in my sandwich, the chicken itself was flavorful with a lemon grass taste. It all went downhill from there because the toppings and chicken fell right out and made a mess. It was a messy banh mi, I think in part from the bread itself. It was a weak structured bread that can use more form. My wife's combination banh mi could use a little more flavor, it was stuffed with meat but lacked a little more umami like more liquid seasoning. Overall, we really enjoyed the drinks, something we would love to come back to get anytime. The banh mi needs more improvements for it to be comparable to San Jose type of places. I hope this business does well as we will be coming back!

    Stacy C.

    They're currently open Friday to Sunday until their grand opening on February 19. They have lots of sugarcane drink options and prices are very reasonable. The juice tastes fresh and natural, and you can see them press the sugarcane in front of you. Parking in front is limited since it's a one way street, but there's plenty of parking in the back near Lucky's. Seating is minimal right now with just a few stools, so hopefully they add more seating later. You can see the leftover sugarcane dropping behind the machine near the entrance with a trash bin, which can look a little untidy, but hopefully they improve the setup later. Overall, great drinks and worth a visit. I'll definitely come back. :)

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    Good food and friendly people! Glad to have found this Vietnamese eatery near my work!

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    Ask the Community - Sugarmama Sugarcane

    Are they open on Friday? Yelp says Sat and Sun only, but website says Fri to Sun.

    Hi! We usually are open from Friday to Sunday but we’ll be closed just for this Friday (05/01/2026) for maintenance. We’ll be open this Saturday and Sunday!

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