50 Best Cafes near Castro Valley

“Overall good but not outstanding - other than service, which was excellent. To be fair, I went on a Sunday morning which is probably not the best time. Brew coffee was non-offensive. Aero-press unavailable on Sundays. Pastries were pleasant - not the best I've ever had, but nice. Good lemon scone and Cinnamon roll was decent. I'd recommend on a weekday if you are in the area.“

“Lake Chabot is an insider tip for tourists! We discovered this beautiful recreational area by chance a few years ago and were now happy to go there again for a day trip. On weekends you can take a guided boat tour and learn a lot of interesting things about the Bay Area, as the lake was named after the engineer Chabot, who was instrumental in building the water pipeline system in the Bay Area.
Update October 2024:
Still beautiful here! You can get delicious food in the Marina Café, we loved it!“

“😋 definitely recommend. Get the vegan Potato, the apple and also the beef for sure!! Their espresso is amazing too 😊“

“Nice atmosphere, pet friendly and delicious food and drinks.“

“Absolutely my favorite little coffee shop. It’s ran by the most lovely brown mamas who’s loving energy radiates into everything they do. Super queer friendly and the most amazing Chipotle Sandwich and Cafe de olla around.“

“I am surprised I didn't have a review for this restaurant earlier. The last time I came, I was obsessed the Next Level breakfast burrito, and I couldn't stop myself from getting it again! Their turmeric latte is delicious and worth the try. Have yet to come for lunch, but maybe next time I will get lunch. Breakfast ends at 10:30am, it looks like. There is seating outside at the parking lot, and it's covered if you'd like to sit and relax for a bit. While it's a small spot, it leaves an impression on you.

Parking: Approximately 30-40 spots but it also houses other businesses, and that can start to become crowded around 10am.“

“Very polite staff and merchandise selection is huge. Very nice customer service and price is very low from other Indian stores.“

“100%recomendado lo mejor el café ☕️ super rico 😋 👌 lo mejor muy bonito el lugar“

“Café Córdoba is hands down my favorite coffee spot in Oakland! It’s this small, family-owned place that just feels like home every time I walk in. The people who work there are super sweet, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. The coffee? Always amazing—rich and flavorful, just how I like it. There’s something special about the vibe here, like you’re part of their family. Whether I’m grabbing a quick coffee or hanging out for a bit, I always feel welcome. It’s definitely a little gem in Oakland that I can’t get enough of!“

“Tried this cafe ☕️ a few weeks ago!

A quiet option for your brunch/ coffee times 🤗

We were there only for coffee, but seemed like a nice place to grab a small bite as well. Many people were doing that.

Open deck, overlooking the Centerville Station was a fun location to enjoy the coffee.

Service was great 👍 despite the wait, staff was supportive and kind.

Overall, a great option, if you like charming, old and quiet places. Don’t forget to take a walk around. Hope you enjoy! ❤️“

“This was my first time eating here and I’m so impressed with the portions, prices and customer service. The owner/ manager I believe, is so friendly to everyone and I’ve never been to a small establishment that keeps checking on the customer about how the food is etc. I will be coming here instead of my usual trips to Peet’s coffee or Starbucks!“

“very excellent coffee ☕☕☕👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 recommended to anyone.“

“Kudos to the crew at Thornhill Cafe. Thank you for always taking good care of me. I love your green smoothies. They're refreshing and just make you feel good and your breakfast bagels are awesome. It's my favorite place to stop when I'm working in the hills of Oakland. Doesn't seem to matter how many people are in there. You still get us in and out in no time. You're the best!!“

“Excellent!! The ube is wonderful!“

“Thank goodness amazing Yellow Door came on the scene in Montclair. Efficient, healthy & delicious are just a few ways to describe this delicious eatery. Kale Chicken Caesar, Miso Chicken Bowl, the Breakfast Sandwich are just a few of our families faves. Don’t miss this local gem!“

“Brian & Kelly are very sweet! Sandwiches are amazing!! I work at the Everhome office just a few doors away - My favorite has been the turkey with everything on a Sourdough bagel or Sourdough sliced + add sprouts & Avocado!! They have many bagels & sandwiches to choose from, they close at 3p so come by early.“

“#AmazingCoffee #RedBayCoffee 🥰🥤🧋☕🫖“

“I had the pleasure of trying the lox bagel sandwich at Fairway Park Donut Shop, and I must say it was absolutely fantastic! This hidden gem of a place knows how to make a memorable sandwich. The lox was fresh and flavorful, perfectly paired with a soft, toasted bagel. The combination of cream cheese, capers, and red onions added just the right balance of flavors. It's a harmonious blend that left my taste buds dancing with delight. The service was quick and friendly, and the ambiance was cozy. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this place has got you covered. I can't wait to return to try more of their offerings. Fairway Park Donut Shop, you've won a fan in me with your delicious lox bagel sandwich. Highly recommended!“

“Customer service is always welcoming, if you're social there's always a good conversation waiting or if you want to work with headphones on that's an option. The coffee or tea is great along with good food choices.“

“I had The Combo Pho and took a Combo Bahn Mi to go.. Both very good and the bread for the bahn Mi was fresh. Also had a Thai Tea very good!“

“Warm and friendly atmosphere. Awesome twosome - Great bakery goods and fantastic coffee.“

“This is the only place I go for lunch by my job. The staff are friendly and everything tastes good...everything. My recommendation would be the breakfast burrito in the Morning and the and the egg salad sandwich or Salami Sandwhich for lunch.“

“Dalgona coffee and flan coffee

Both were great. Both I would come back for. Both I would order again as long as they keep the quality consistent.

Regular sweetness on the Dalgona, and 60% on the coffee flan was the way to go.

If I stop returning, because they changed then recipe. Please don’t! THANKS!!!

See u next time“

“Pleasant & courteous greeting, Neat & clean tables, Quick table service & ordering, Good food, served hot“

“This is the place to Lime in. Open air feeling, old school vibes and a part of the vibrant community that Fruitvale represents.

I first tried a Mazapan latte in Newman, CA last September.

This is yummy too and the guava coyota to go with. Plus great conversations with locals.“

“Blueberry Pour Over. Awesome Flavor. Best Coffee Until Dutch Bros.. Starbucks Who Suju's What Bye Phils“

“Dog friendly! Fantastic food; outdoor dining“

“Good prices, portions are reasonable brunch-sized and the back garden seating area is quaint. Be patient as they are often busy.“

“The food here is amazing and affordable! It's a great place to stop by for sandwiches, salads and tacos ☺️“

“Hornitos are very good but outside the restaurant there is a woman who sells tamales and the other day I went to buy tamales and pupusas and I told the woman to give me salsa and curtido because that's what pupusas carry and first she told me they were $18:00 dollars and once I was there and I asked the woman to give me what the pupusas contain, she charged me $3:00 dollars more because I had asked for the sauce and curtido, but at no time did she tell me that she was going to charge me extra until that he had already put them in the bag ?️ and he told me that everywhere they were already charging me separately for everything and I told him that that was not true because I buy pupusas in several places and that nowhere did they charge me extra because that is with what goes with that meal.“

“Tasty fresh black coffee, peppery refried beans, and the right amount of crispy and soft machaca and eggs.

This quick stop turned into a wonderful family style diner where you can sit back and enjoy your meal and put down your phone for a little while.

The refried beans really tied my machaca plate together. The little bit of spiciness and black pepper pops and it reminded me of bean and cheese burritos growing up.

Stop in for fresh coffee and trust me on the frijoles.“

“i judge donut shops by the quality of their plain donuts. after trying several different shops, magdali deli remains #1 on my list! their old fashioned batter is buttery and sweet even without glaze, fried to crisp perfection.

the donuts are slightly higher priced than some other places, but i believe they taste better. the espresso machine is usually broken so i go for a café con leche. i like that they sell mexican candy and snacks!“

“This place is great for some delicious Vietnamese sandwiches, Banh Mi and other treats. They baked their own bread, which is fresh, soft and delicious. The sandwiches come packed with choice of protein and fresh veggies, they are so good. Each sandwich is about 8.50$ which is a good price point in comparison to other places in the area. I have not tried their mochi doughnuts or corndogs but they all looked good too!

Parking: Easy parking“

“This place is just a place to do work. The food here is not good but it is definitely not bad either. The atmosphere is generally quiet until you get some kids who start acting like assholes (usually people like me) and it’s an effective place to work if you like coffee shops.“

“So I am always on the prowl for good breakfast joints. This is one of my new spots. I got the corn beef hash two eggs over medium sour dough toast and a cup of coffee. Meal was satisfying and to my surprise it came to just under 20 dollars with a tip. I was extremely pleased and even more happy the place is close to my house where I can pop in and get an inexpensive meal cooked right. Cornbeef was not super oily and the over medium eggs were cooked with no runny whites. Did not even need to ask for hot sauce as she brought it out with out being prompted. Service was good, place was kinda clean but not a concern for me. Good experience, and definitely a place I will visit again.....“

“I enjoy their drinks here. The only complaint is they take a long time to prepare the drinks. I guess it’s takes time to make excellent tasting drinks. But it does turn me off sometimes from stopping here. Other than that the crafty lemon drinks hit the spot.“

“We were looking for the Africa Restaurants yesterday. They both didn't make it through the pandemic. Upon one places, it's was church and selling vegan meatloaf plates. Small Bean pies for $5. Yall I am telling you. This is and was delicious and I can't tell I am not eating meat OMG! ? Africa church had no name on it. I surely will be returning and find out more information. My friend went back and got our plates. Happy Holidays to everyone and to stay safe & healthy.

Vegetarian options: This is a All Vegan Meatloaf plate.“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“I was there on 3/24/2020, during the morning senior hours. I WAS BLOWN AWAY AND SO HAPPY, SO IMPRESSED WITH SAFEWAY'S CLEAN AND ORGANIZED STORE. Great job Safeway, I normally shop with you anyway, from now on, NOBODY BUT SAFEWAY WILL GET MY BUSINESS!!“

“As advertised; one of THE best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had!! :)“

“Bomb. Burgers hott chicks goood foood been there lots of time great service“

“t The food is fantastic. Especially easy to grab and go after work. Try a couple entrees to share. Yummy.“

“Orders are always accurate & ready on time with a friendly staff there to greet & hand your order to you.



Parking: Plenty of parking in the shopping center where this Teaspoon is located and I can usually get a spot right out front when picking up my order.“

“If you were in a major trauma, you would get the best chance at Highland“

“If you are into Ube then this is the place.“

“I love the drinks here, especially the mango sago, mango Pomelo sago (with grapefruit), peach sparkling, sesame snow and the lychee aloe sago. Two little downfalls: (1) it does take some time for your drinks to be made. So it's best to order on the app ahead of time. (2) Coconut milk they use in some drinks is NOT dairy free and there are not many options to customize the drinks, I guess to keep the authenticity of the flavors. Each drinks are no less than $7, unless there's a discount they provide. I will return to try other drinks.

Vegetarian options: All drinks are vegetarian (contains milk) ---some are vegan.“

“No frills great drinks and snacks. I really love this place's design and set up, feels old school in all the right ways. The milk shakes are great, and I love the little egg puffs. Guys working the counter were all hard work and friendly. Seems like a spot for a lot of young people to get an affordable bite. They have a lot of fun arcade and board games to try out too“

“Got there shortly after they opened and already had customers. The cook was the only one behind the counter and took my order and got it wrong. The food was small portions, Omelette I asked for Swiss cheese and got cheddar. The food was good and fresh. It was the first time there and wanted to check it out before I brought the rest of my family. Not impressed.“

“I wish there were more places like this. It’s my first time here and it’s just so cozy in the morning. Amazing food, staff were phenomenal and friendly, incredibly refreshing. Get your coffee, relax and wake up here. Lots of seating too. Favoriting this spot for when I’m in the area :)“

“Food was good and delivered in a timely manner“