We absolutely love Zocalo! Every visit is a delight, with amazing food and drinks that never disappoint. The atmosphere is always positive and welcoming, and we feel completely safe and comfortable there. It’s truly a fantastic spot for families and the community. Highly recommend and definitely deserving of five stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shell Won
interesting coffee place. a bit on the sweeter side for mocha and cremebrulle coffee. a little expensive for my wallet :D average drink is 5$ (espresso and carbonated water on the side) to around 7$ or 5$.. idk.
Coffee wise, its weak, lack of flavor. lack character, taste like water. My sister would love this kind of coffee. has a chocolate with minimal acidic profile..
pastries available.. sandwiches are around 16$ Food was on pricier side but it has a lot of deli meat
atmosphere was lively. too hot during summer, and alright in the winter. Internet issue? um... its good to be there to do work.. undisturbed
Creme brulle - in early 2025 generous amount for small cup at $$6.75 but the cup was bigger than usual small size coffee cup in regular coffee shop. a bit sweet for me.. It reminds me of a corn based korean coffee on the first couple of sips. but after that the taste becomes more like brown sugar boba flavor.. I'd probably ask them to reduce the amount of milk by 25 percent in the future.
Today's Microfoam was good! but taste wise ... can be improved.
The place has character! very cute coffee place. Bathrooms-clean and doesnt smell! very impressive!! yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nanette Francois
I really enjoy Zocalo’s Coffee Shop—I’ve been going for the past couple of years, starting with the location in San Leandro. I love their drinks, food, and the overall ambiance. The service is always top tier. I’m so happy they’ve now opened locations in Hayward and at Brooklyn Basin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Scone
YM J
Ordered the special Iris Chai. I don't know what it is but it was delicious. Staff was friendly. Its been years since I went back and inside felt lighter. I guess they remodeled. Only complaint is that I couldn't get a reliable 5g signal on my cellphone inside the Cafe. I didn't want to use their wifi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda Olive
Crème brûlée coffee is sooo soo gooood!!! A must try. Nice awesome workers as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayra Aguilar
Favorite coffeehouse! I have studied for so many things at this place, love it so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny Dykzeul
Sometimes, the Service is a little lax. The Wi-Fi, is terrible, but the atmosphere is O.K., I would think you’d draw in more customers would come in, if the Wi-Fi was better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Martin Carmody
Zocalo is a good product at the wrong price point.
The decor and atmosphere are great, but the experience just doesn’t match the price. Espresso is $5, a pour over $7, and an iced mocha will run you over $10 after tax and tip. A sandwich, coffee, and pastry will run you $35–$40.
If the food and drinks are spectacular, go ahead and charge for it. But they aren't. My cappuccino was actually bad. Customers are expected to bus their own tables, something I normally appreciate because it means lower labor costs and therefore lower prices, but not here.
If it works for Zocalo, I’m not saying stop, but I see reviews mentioning the vibes without discussing prices so I wanted this to serve as a heads up to those who may otherwise feel blindsided.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jesse S
Stopped in to meet up with the queer teacher union committee. Beautiful cafe. Art lined walls. Beacon of hope flying in the window. Delicious baked goods and coffees. Highly recommend this place.
Saw a small girl in Zocalo this am!!! Reminded me that my daughter who is now 22 was raised in this coffee shop!!! Great people great food fantastic community!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Brook
Rocks the house!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Paul Davison
Friendly service, newspaper for customers, great coffee & lattes, and plenty of space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Gelbart
Amazing place. Great everything: art, service, coffee and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Schiesser
Always like supporting a locally owned business, and they run it really well
We absolutely love Zocalo! Every visit is a delight, with amazing food and drinks that never disappoint. The atmosphere is always positive and welcoming, and we feel completely safe and comfortable there. It’s truly a fantastic spot for families and the community. Highly recommend and definitely deserving of five stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
interesting coffee place. a bit on the sweeter side for mocha and cremebrulle coffee. a little expensive for my wallet :D average drink is 5$ (espresso and carbonated water on the side) to around 7$ or 5$.. idk.
Coffee wise, its weak, lack of flavor. lack character, taste like water. My sister would love this kind of coffee. has a chocolate with minimal acidic profile..
pastries available.. sandwiches are around 16$
Food was on pricier side but it has a lot of deli meat
atmosphere was lively. too hot during summer, and alright in the winter. Internet issue? um... its good to be there to do work.. undisturbed
Creme brulle - in early 2025 generous amount for small cup at $$6.75 but the cup was bigger than usual small size coffee cup in regular coffee shop. a bit sweet for me.. It reminds me of a corn based korean coffee on the first couple of sips. but after that the taste becomes more like brown sugar boba flavor.. I'd probably ask them to reduce the amount of milk by 25 percent in the future.
Today's Microfoam was good! but taste wise ... can be improved.
The place has character! very cute coffee place. Bathrooms-clean and doesnt smell! very impressive!! yeah
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I really enjoy Zocalo’s Coffee Shop—I’ve been going for the past couple of years, starting with the location in San Leandro. I love their drinks, food, and the overall ambiance. The service is always top tier. I’m so happy they’ve now opened locations in Hayward and at Brooklyn Basin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Scone
Ordered the special Iris Chai. I don't know what it is but it was delicious. Staff was friendly. Its been years since I went back and inside felt lighter. I guess they remodeled. Only complaint is that I couldn't get a reliable 5g signal on my cellphone inside the Cafe. I didn't want to use their wifi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crème brûlée coffee is sooo soo gooood!!! A must try. Nice awesome workers as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite coffeehouse! I have studied for so many things at this place, love it so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sometimes, the Service is a little lax. The Wi-Fi, is terrible, but the atmosphere is O.K., I would think you’d draw in more customers would come in, if the Wi-Fi was better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Zocalo is a good product at the wrong price point.
The decor and atmosphere are great, but the experience just doesn’t match the price. Espresso is $5, a pour over $7, and an iced mocha will run you over $10 after tax and tip. A sandwich, coffee, and pastry will run you $35–$40.
If the food and drinks are spectacular, go ahead and charge for it. But they aren't. My cappuccino was actually bad. Customers are expected to bus their own tables, something I normally appreciate because it means lower labor costs and therefore lower prices, but not here.
If it works for Zocalo, I’m not saying stop, but I see reviews mentioning the vibes without discussing prices so I wanted this to serve as a heads up to those who may otherwise feel blindsided.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Stopped in to meet up with the queer teacher union committee. Beautiful cafe. Art lined walls. Beacon of hope flying in the window. Delicious baked goods and coffees. Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just had a latte yesterday . It was so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Saw a small girl in Zocalo this am!!! Reminded me that my daughter who is now 22 was raised in this coffee shop!!! Great people great food fantastic community!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocks the house!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service, newspaper for customers, great coffee & lattes, and plenty of space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place. Great everything: art, service, coffee and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always like supporting a locally owned business, and they run it really well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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