Ive visited a couple of times recently and have had great experiences! The people working are…read morealways super kind and I enjoy the food and drinks they serve. I most recently tried their peppermint mocha and lavender latte, both of which I got iced. They were delicious!! I'm a really big fan of minty chocolatey drinks and I thought the peppermint mocha was done really well for an iced version. The lavender latte was actually a pleasant surprise for me! I wasn't expecting to like it so much and the lavender and coffee were really balanced. The chicken gyro was good as well! It came with a sauce and was packed with veggies, which I appreciate. I do wish they had cucumbers in their gyros too though. Overall great experience :)

Food quality - poor Ambience: poor…read moreCost: very high for the type of food and service. Not revisiting.

Love this place real bad, The crafted coffee's and muffins…read moreare top tier! I love that there is a little play table area for little one's, so family friendly. This is the sort of place to get an impressive, affordable and delicious brunch if you're hungry, or to just have a relaxing morning with your family (or alone), if you're not in the mood to cook

To kick off our anniversary date day, my bf & I decided to come to Denica's! I had been really…read morewanting to try their ube pancakes, so it worked out perfectly. The wait to order wasn't too long, maybe 15 minutes? While you wait, you pass by a display of cookies and they even have samples out for everyone to try. The staff was very nice, even though they were super busy! We tried: - Free chips & salsa: These are a must everytime I visit denica's. They are a great snack while you wait for your meal. 9/10 - The ube pancakes: These were pretty solid. I didn't think that the pancakes themselves had a very strong ube flavor, if any. I think all of the flavor was in the ube coconut sauce that they come with. However, there is only sauce on the first layer so you might want to get extra! It is an additional $2.75 or so to get the extra side of ube sauce, though. The pancakes themselves could have been a little more moist and fluffy, as they were a bit dry and dense. I loved the fruit and sauce, so that definitely made up for it! I'm glad that I got to try, but I don't think I'd get them again. Instead, I would get a regular pancake and a side of the ube coconut cream! 8/10 - The chorizo burrito: My bf said that this was also a pretty good option. He thought that it could have been a bit more flavorful, but was still satisfied with his meal! 7.5/10 - The side of hash browns: These were good, as to be expected! The portion was a bit small in comparison to other diners in the area. 7.5/10 Overall, I always enjoy my experiences at denica's! The vibes are always there, and they are such a convenient place to grab breakfast or brunch.

First time here…read more I've been obsessed with empanadas since May when I was in Puerto Rico ...... I ordered an empanada of chorizo and of chicken with a side of chimchurri and a Cortado to go The cashier seemed a little bit overwhelmed I noticed she told the customer before me to hold before he placed his order and told me the same thing Inside has communal seating no outside seating available Menu is easy to read and prices are reasonable Parking lot is shared with Trader Joe's so needless to say parking can be hard to come by This venue does offer wine and beer (aside from coffee) Empanadas were OK Guess it gives me a reason to go back to Puerto Rico AYYYY Cortado was an 8/10 Gave me that extra perk Inside is clean and organized Lots of seating available Menu is easy to ready

Food was good, hot fresh and a good size for an empanada! Cashier was friendly, and very welcoming,…read moreonly draw back we were not sure which empanada was which, tried both they were both delicious, but never knew...next time will ask for them to be in different baggies. *not pictured the classic alfajores are delicious, not overly sweet nor dry! They had the FIFA 2026 Game on, which made for a great watch break!!

Hi Livermore and surrounding areas! I truly recommend AMAS KITCHEN!! They have delicious food!!! I…read moreloved parvinder Singh customer service!!!!

Great food and great Service. I'll start with our server, Santos. If you have any kind of dietary…read morerestrictions. Santos is well versed and can give you specific recommendations as well as to let you know how it would be prepared. Our group was blown away by this. Personally, I had the Vegetable Nepali Thali, medium spicy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd order it again and maybe try some meat the next time. Will I be back? You damn right, I AM! Parking is sometimes limited right in front of the restaurant, but there is plenty of parking real close by. You got Parking lot 4 on B Street and the Cinemark parking garage nearby on Foothill blvd.

It was about 9 PM and I realized I totally forgot to feed myself. I jumped on DoorDash looking for…read moresomething new. Something fresh. Something that wasn't going to kill me. That's when I found Palmita. I'll be honest, I was on the fence. There are so many ghost kitchens and just straight up shitty food on DoorDash these days that I almost skipped it. I'm glad I didn't. I ordered the Wagyu Barbacoa Rice Bowl with the Palmita mole, and wow... this was fire. Fresh, clean, whole food that actually tasted homemade. Every bite was so good. I wish I had taken a picture, but I absolutely demolished it before I even thought about it. I'll definitely be ordering again, but next time I'm coming IRL. We need more places like this.

Palmita in downtown Hayward, located along A Street in a part of the city that reflects the Bay…read moreArea's diverse Latin American food culture. Restaurants like Palmita help highlight the culinary traditions of El Salvador, a cuisine that is often underrepresented compared with more widely known Mexican restaurants in California. The atmosphere feels relaxed and community oriented. The space has the character of a neighborhood restaurant where families and local residents gather for familiar comfort dishes. The interior is simple and welcoming, focusing more on hospitality and food than elaborate décor. The menu centers around traditional Salvadoran specialties. Pupusas are a highlight and a defining part of the experience. These thick handmade corn tortillas filled with ingredients such as cheese, beans, pork, or combinations of fillings are cooked on a griddle and served with curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage slaw, and tomato-based salsa. The balance of warm tortillas, savory fillings, and tangy curtido creates a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Other dishes often include grilled meats, rice plates, and classic Latin American comfort foods that round out the menu. Service during the visit felt friendly and welcoming. Staff interactions reflected the neighborhood feel of the restaurant and helped create a comfortable dining experience. From a global travel perspective, Palmita reminded me of the small family-run restaurants I have encountered throughout Central America where the emphasis is on traditional recipes, generous portions, and warm hospitality.

I recently came here with some people are not from the area, and they all were so impressed by the…read morefood! Trying to impress foodies is always a challenge, so I was so excited that they enjoyed their meal. We got so much food this time, I didn't even get pictures of it all! We tried: - Roti Dip - Crispy Pumpkin - Chicken Satay - Koong Karee - Short Rib Massaman Curry - Pad Se-Ew - Tamarind Salmon - Coco Paradise Everything was so delicious! We were so happy with each dish. This place is a total hidden gem. The location is unassuming, but the restaurant is still so cute and cozy. I love this place!

I had brunch here with one of my friends last Friday and we had an ok experience…read more We arrived at 10:30 and we were the first people there. It took a few minutes for us to be greeted and then seated and then some more time after that for our waitress to take our orders. I ordered the Tom Yum crab omelet; my friend ordered the eggs benedict, and we agreed to share the ube pancake on the side. I also ordered the ube latte to drink while my friend ordered the matcha latte. When we got our drinks, mine tasted like milk with light ube flavoring and my friend didn't care for her drink either. I'll bet if we had ordered Thai iced teas, it would've been a lot better. It didn't take too long until our food arrived. We tried the ube pancake first and unfortunately it wasn't that great. The pancake itself was dry and tasteless and the small serving of syrup it came with didn't help. I'm sure the ube pancake entree was a lot better as we saw someone next to us eating it and it was topped with fruit and whipped cream. That would have definitely helped with the taste and dry texture. The omelet was really good though. The sauce was delicious and it was a perfect combination with the rice. I wasn't too crazy about the crab, but I loved everything else about that dish. I ended up sharing a bit of it with my friend as she said she wasn't happy with her meal. I saw our waitress glance to see if we were doing ok, but it seemed like she didn't want to interrupt our conversation. I noticed that she was the only one on the floor and the place was getting busy, but her demeanor seemed a bit cold and she really looked like she didn't want to be there. I'm not sure if I would come back here. The Tom Yum dish was good, but that was about it. Based on other reviews, it looks like their traditional dishes are popular, but for me there are many other Thai places that serve delicious food while providing good customer service. I think that's why I was a bit taken aback with my experience here. I've always received warm welcomes and great service with every other Thai restaurant that I've been to. I might come back to try their more traditional dishes, but it'll be awhile before I return.

I was recommended this place by a stranger from a hot dog spot a couple blocks away and what an…read moreabsolute gem of a recommendation. I love the New Orleans food scene and therefore had a pretty high bar for Cajun food outside of Louisiana. I came in a little hesitant because I've been disappointed too many times by the options we have in the bay for Cajun food. But after I opened the box and took my first bite of that blackened shrimp Po Boy I could've sworn I thought I was sitting in the French Quarter again. The nice young lady that took my order recommended the blackened shrimp as an underrated choice on the po boys so I had to try it out. I came stuffed with a Red wine coleslaw, tomatoes,pickle slices and a drizzle of their special sauce (that I can only describe as spicy cajun mayo). 12/10 and I'm not exaggerating I also had a side (and when I say side take it with a grain of salt cause this feeds like 3 people for being a side) of the fresh Crab fries. Not overdone with the ingredients yet what a powerful hit of flavor, the Cajun seasoning usually comes out a bit salty on fries but these guys figured out how to balance it with the fresh shredded crab on top, garnished off with some green onion and more special sauce, this thing made me look around the room to see if anyone else was reacting like this over the food. (And they were! People were sitting there talking about "last time I tried ___ and ___ and it was fire") In the end I saw a guy that looked very proud to be there and was helping around the place while running back to his computer, that was Brett, the owner. I had to go and shake the man's hand and pick his mind a bit. He's a born and raised in New Orleans guy and you could tell by his kindness and southern hospitality. (Dude gave me a delicious carrot cake to go) Unfortunately in the end I had to walk back out into the reminder that I was in Castro valley and not New Orleans but for minute I was able to remember everything that had previously experienced from my trips there and that's what a great meal should do for you. His city should be proud of what he created here. I will absolutely be back to work my way through the full menu and add more pics to this review.

Went to lunch on a Sunday at Southern Comfort kitchen. Ordered jambalaya, catfish shrimp with…read morecheese grits, Brussel sprouts and beignets. Catfish shrimp and cheese grits were a 10/10! The batter and crunch from the fish and shrimp was delicious. I didn't finish my grist and had them the next day and just as good. Brussels sprouts could have been chopped in 1/4 to get more sauce on them or cooked a little more tender. The Jambalaya was seasoned perfectly for me. The beignets were very dense and not light on the inside, maybe skip those next time. The brown sugar lemonade was on point!! Would recommend for a brunch date on a the weekends. The staff were helpful and responsive. Food came out quickly and the music set the ambiance

This place absolutely one of the best dumpling place I ever been. Everything we had was great,…read morepacked with flavors. Small dining area, so be prepare to wait a little. You order at the counter pay for it and they bring the food to your table when ready. Pork XLB was delicious!! 5/5 Cucumber Salad with crispy cucumbers and vinaigrette. 5/5 Garlic Green Beans is to die for!!! 5/5 Green Onion Pancakes was perfectly made. 5/5 Mongolian Beef was one of the best I have had. 5/5 Shumai was just okay. 3.5/5 Differently coming back soon!!!

BAD SERVICE! RACISM maybe??... my family and I went there 8/23/26 around 5pm and waited 10 min to…read moreget waters. Another party got there at the same time and were sat next to my table and they got waters from the same waitress before we got our water (the other party was White). We had to get drinks from the hostess. The waitress (not sure her name, Asian girl mid 20s??) didn't come back to take our order and I went to the hostess to order, again. The food is delivered by the waitress and hostess but the waitress doesn't say a word to us. She goes to the table next to us and asked them how their food was and if they want refills. I kept having to walk up to the hostess to get refills, napkins, and eventually boxes. The waitress then comes to the table to give us the check and only says one word "bag??" It was so uncomfortable and awkward, I couldn't help but think of it might've been because we are brown? Crazy thought but that's what it felt like. Anyways! Hope you guys don't have the same experience as us if y'all go to this place because no one should feel mistreated or disrespected. Reply:::::::::::::::::: It is a little confusing because it was our first time there and the party next to us got served water at their table and got checked on repeatedly, whereas we didn't, not once. It also says waiter service on the features section of this business page.