17 Best Coffee Shops in Castro Valley

“great atmosphere and a very relaxing place to get some work done or fellowship. Very accepting of everyone No judgment just great ambiance.“

“I was in the area and decided to stop by. Fatima was very friendly and welcoming. She recommended the pistachio latte and it was really good. Nice flavor and strong just how I like it. The breakfast pastry I got was amazing. The potatoes were soft and savory and full of flavor. I was not expecting the food and coffee to be so good. Definitely going to come here regularly.“

“We visited Ones Cafe and Bakery on a Saturday around midday to try some of their popular pastries, and everything in the display looked straight out of a Paris bakery. The selection is super unique and beautifully made.

The croissants were incredibly flaky and tasted extremely fresh. My boyfriend got the fresh tart (kind of similar to an egg tart), and I got the cinnamon monkey bread. They heated everything up for us, and we shared the salted egg cream latte — absolutely phenomenal. As Asians would say: not too sweet, perfect texture, and very balanced.

We actually loved it so much that we brought a friend back the very next morning. This time we ordered more fresh tarts and tried the orange pineapple kouign-amann, which ended up being my favorite pastry overall. The tarts tasted even better earlier in the morning, probably because they were extra fresh right out of the oven.

For drinks, we got the salted cream latte again and also tried the ube latte. We added espresso to the ube drink since it normally doesn’t come with coffee. It still tasted a little mild for our preference, so next time we’d probably try a different specialty drink instead.

Overall, this place completely lived up to the hype for us. Amazing pastries, thoughtful flavors, and such a cozy weekend treat spot. We honestly can’t wait to come back again (probably every weekend at this rate).“

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

“Owner server, must have been too early. New comer didn’t feel welcomed. Other regulars welcomed. Had bacon, eggs and waffle. It was tasty. Waffle could have used a slice of butter that was not offered. Napkin given was the type you use in a bathroom. Needs improvement“

“It’s hard to find parking in the shopping center but it’s worth driving around to find a spot. They are friendly and make the best coffee. The ice coffees are my favorite .“

“Another superb visit to Philz here in Castro Valley. Coral did a great job with my drink. I had the seasonal Iced Apple Cinnamon Roll Cold Brew. Highly recommend this while it is still available. Another employee came around with samples of their Pecan Pie drink and pastries, which was a very nice compliment. I love the atmosphere in here as well, good music and vibes. It makes for a wonderful Sunday afternoon.“

“I like that store and it's very nice place to get the best coffee.“

“Love love love their bobas! They are so hot, soft, & fresh. It’s my first time here today & I love their cute shop. Very welcoming, friendly the moment you opened the door. It’s very impressive. I tried the jasmine green milk tea today. It’s a little too strong for me but their bobas won me out. I will definitely comeback!
My new fav is jasmine dream pistachio!“

“Love this locations. All the baristas are friendly, helpful. Nice when I walk in & they greet by name. Fabulous employees“

“Newly renovated Starbucks in Safeway. Nice, efficient and friendly baristas. Very clean place. They have special deals on certain Fridays. I think it is called Friday Love. For $5, you can get any Grande drink and pastry. For $6, you can get any Venti drink and pastry.“

“As someone who is very particular with thier Taiwanese and Hong kong cuisness, the chef at this iTea reminds me of HK with every bite. The Beef Brisket in Coconut Curry sauce is always on point, tasty beef with all the cuts.

The drinks are also made very well, especially the mango pomelo sago. Thier milk tea is also on point, bubble and boba is chewy and not clumpy.

This spot is definitely on my weekly rotation for comfort food.“

“Do yourself a favor and get their chimichurri steak wrap with guacamole. Bursting with flavor and veggies, they made it super quickly and it was still pleasantly warm when I got to my classes. The atmosphere is quirky in a good way- reminds me of classic Berkeley restaurants. Can't wait to try their coffee smoothie.“

“hi it is McDonald's coffee drinker.“

“It's my happy place! The best Lattes, and the best customers!“

“Every one is very nice and friendly but I love Jennifer 😃...She’s super nice and lovely with a great smile 😃😃..“

“Sometimes the pictures on the menu look good but that is always never the case. I order a Big Mac and when I got it, it looked nothing like the picture on the menu, it kinda smashed down and they switched to some paper baggie for the fries which it looks like you get less now. I just got there for my kids because they like the happy meals and every once awhile I'll order a burger, but it looks like tiny burgers that are way over priced from you see on the menu and what you get.“