Valley Java

20511 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley
(510) 538-1993

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Abhii Sundaram

It happened to me too! I got charged 8.95 for a medium caffe latte, which the menu says is 6.95! Really insincere, not much else to say.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Julie Weigel

Prices higher than even the airport. Over $10 for a regular size vanilla latte with two shots. Price would be even higher for an iced latte, so they made it warmish so it could be poured over ice…??? Without asking. Drive the extra half mile to any other coffee shop.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Lucy Liu

The menu and what the owner rings up are completely different. I asked for an ice latte seeing the $6.95 listing on the menu expecting the most regular normal drink any coffee shop would have. I wasn’t asked if I wanted more espresso shots or told anything about what was going in the drink and it rings up as $12.25, absolutely absurd. Maybe it was quality beans but I couldn’t taste a difference especially compared to reasonably priced artisanal coffees I have tried around the world. My main issue is the lack of transparency and scam-like feeling where if I didn’t question the charge I would’ve been way over paying for a regular coffee. This felt like a fever dream and I’ve never had such over priced regular coffee before. Never again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

The Dude

Coffee enthusiasts beware! As with other posts, the pricing on the coffee advertised was almost double when charged at the register. I paid close to $25 for two mochas!

Not even sure if the coffee is actually 'organic' or not! The true transparency of this local establishment is in question.

I feel Cafe 4 is a much better option.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Esther lu

I really enjoyed this place. First time here. The service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere inside feels so cozy like walking into a a Gilmore girl's coffee shop or a coffee shop inspired by a woodsy cabin feel. I ordered a scone and gingerbread latte. It was good, not too sweet which is what I prefer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Schuurman

$14 for a 16 ounce iced latte with oat milk! Absolutely absurd! I drink lattes everywhere I go and this was a double the price for what? Pump syrup and oat milk? Will definitely not be returning for the most expensive coffee I’ve ever had and definitely not the best coffee. Buyers beware!

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Kel Miller

Sorry at 11.75 for a 20 oz sugar free gingerbread almond milk latte, I will not be back. Like, really?? No thanks

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Ashley B

I don’t usually leave reviews but had an exceptional time here this morning. Family owned business with crazy good vibes, the man and woman that helped me were super kind and not to mention my latte and pastry were fantastic!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian Webster

This place has a lot of cool stuff and a great atmosphere,
But the price is WAY to high and not worth it at all. I went to order a coffee and the price and I was like $24 for one coffee your out of our mind …
Walked out …
I want 3 years ago and hand the gingerbread and it was good but nothing special…

Go to another coffee shop like Peet’s or Cafe 4 in the area

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Anastasiia Zhidkova

Great service . I feel like I'm visiting my beloved relatives. Good croissants and latte

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Haut

We were killing time, between appointments, and were looking for a place that serves matcha lattes nearby. We stumbled upon this cafe and decided to give it a try. The store hours posted on Google said they are open until 2pm, but when we got there before 1pm, all the chairs were already on top of the tables and there was nowhere to sit, or at least they made it look like they have cleaned the floors and tables and we can no longer dine in. The owner did say, they are open for another hour, but said nothing else. Weird vibe already. So we ordered the green tea latte, which was listed as $6.95 on the chalkboard above the counter, assuming it was for a small, ordered it with oat milk and honey. And then he rung us up and said our total was $25 and some cents. We were shocked and laughed, because really, $12 each for a drink?? Then he got defensive and said, “Well it’s because the matcha powder cost like $280, that’s why the drinks are so expensive. No one else has this matcha.” Ok, whatever man. Now we were curious and had to taste this one-of-a-kind matcha, but wasn’t about to pay $25, so I ordered one so we can sample it. What a letdown. It was on the sweet side and it was nothing special. Please warn the customers of the actual price if you’re not going to follow the price that’s listed above on the chalkboard.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Diane Magalhaes

The coffee experience was ruined by the owner. He charged double for my girlfriend and I to have a cup of coffee. Yes it was good. The woman behind the counter made a tasty cup but when I asked about the $27 price tag for 2 cups I was yelled at! Never again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Ketul Majmudar

The coffee was great but the drinks turned out to be more expensive than expected. $25 for 2 drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

roberto perez

Man was hiding his price advertising a 6.50 carmal macchiato and charges 12 $ and 8$ for a bagel

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

María Alejandra Mendoza

It’s my to go place if I want a lovely matcha. Food can be fresher, but the drinks here are delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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