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Best Drinks Restaurants Nearby in Concord

Starbucks

Starbucks

4.6
(1k+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 19 min
"Drink looked perfect and was not melted, tasted as expected too. The delivery was very quick and they were running up the stairs when i walked out to see them. "
"The food is good but servers forget to put a seal on the cup lid opening so today two of my 3 drinks had no seal and the cups were only 2/3 full as liquid had slopped out and bottom of bag was wet and about ready to tear. Not the first time t this has happened."
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.33
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
First we shake Starbucks® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift to power you through your day. If Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$9.57
Butter Croissant
Classic butter croissant with soft, flaky layers and a golden-brown crust. –VEGETARIAN
$5.21
Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
A classic breakfast sandwich with 18g of protein - savory sausage patty, fluffy cage-free eggs and aged Cheddar cheese on a perfectly toasted English muffin.
$6.45
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.5
(5k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 32 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The drink and the donuts were amazing! The strawberry frosting actually tastes like strawberry, so yummy!"
"2.5 in our opinion (ordered with coworkers). Dunkin' Refreshers are too sweet and the Original Blend Iced Coffee wasn't sweet enough. Hash Browns were not crispy and the wrap is a bit small for the price. The MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats were tasty and we were happy with those. Overall, food portions are small and drink portions are large. Hope someone finds this helpful lol "
Half Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$12.72
Iced Latte
Made with milk and blended with our rich espresso, our Iced Latte is the perfect balance of cool, creamy and smooth to get you goin'.
$6.84
Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Finding yourself hungry in search of breakfast? Dunkin' brings a tasty blend of egg and cheese, and then adds irresistable sausage to tame any hunger. Consider yourself full.
$6.31
MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats
Our Famous Munchkins® make the perfect treat to share with friends, family and colleagues alike. Made fresh daily in a variety of colorful and delicious flavors, there's a favorite for everyone. Be a real hero and pick up a Box O' Joe® while you're there. Available in the following varieties*: Glazed; Glazed Chocolate; Jelly; Powdered Sugar; Cinnamon; Sugar Raised. (*Availabilty may vary depending on location)
$7.05
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.7
(4k+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 17 min
"I spoke to the manager, Jack about my lattes. He was awesome and promised to fix them and he did! My lattes made with HEAVY CREAM are perfect!! I love them!"
"Peets app wasn't working so I had to use Door Dash and the Hazelnut Mocha isn't listed on door dash like it is on the Peets app so I had to order a mocha and add hazelnut. Ordered this drink for my mom for her birthday and she said she couldn't taste the hazelnut and it tastes like a hot chocolate. So a bit disappointmented that the barista's at this location aren't reading the add on's and I'm paying extra for a syrup that wasnt added. "
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Rich, buttery caramel, concentrated and intense ristretto shots of espresso, and hint of vanilla over ice.
$7.56
Bacon Cheddar Brioche
Smoky bacon, aged cheddar and homestyle egg on a buttery brioche bun.
$5.99
White Chocolate Mocha
The traditional mocha’s blonde cousin. The sweet indulgence of white chocolate blends smoothly with espresso.
$7.22
Iced Caffe Latte
Cold milk and freshly pulled espresso create this delicious symphony, poured over ice and fresh foam.
$7.27
Nekter Juice Bar

Nekter Juice Bar

4.9
(10+)
• American • Juice Bars & Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Newly Added
Acai Banana Berry Bowl
A dream team of berries is a staple to a nutritional diet. Acai base, strawberries, blueberries, banana, and housemade cashew milk for the perfect flavor and consistency, topped with hempseed granola, blueberries, fresh strawberry, and banana. 420 cal.
$13.64
Strawberry Cloud Smoothie
Light, creamy, and berry dreamy. Strawberries blended with housemade cashew milk, dates, agave, and coco whip for a smooth, fluffy sip that tastes like summer. 240 / 320 / 420 / 580 cal.
$11.72
Protein Power Bowl
Packs a punch with 32g of protein! Strawberry, banana, vanilla protein, cacao nibs (add cacao nibs), and housemade cashew milk blended together and topped with peanut butter protein granola, fresh strawberry, blueberry, banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, chia seeds, and cacao nibs. 620 cal
$16.27
Dragon Fruit Bowl
Indulge in all the benefits this exotic fruit has to offer including fiber, vitamin C, and B vitamins. Superfood Dragon Fruit, banana, pineapple, coconut water and agave blended together and topped with strawberry, pineapple, hempseed granola, raw coconut flakes and banana. 460 cal.
$12.04
Philz Coffee

Philz Coffee

4.7
(2k+)
• Coffee • American
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 35 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Trending
"I have to admit, I always order Starbucks, because I like dark black jet fuel. I'm typically disappointed when I order dark roast from another establishment. Their flavors intrigued me, and DoorDash had a little discount so I tried this place. Happily surprise! I bought two different flavors of coffee and dark of course. It's just as dark as I have dreamed, and I can taste the flavors. FYI, I just drink wine black I will definitely be returning customer."
"Let me start by saying that everything tasted fine for the most part, and food was hot when it got here iced coffee was delish...the mini banana bread was super cute (like a teeny tiny little loaf). But I have a fundamental issue with the size of this damn breakfast burrito...first of all, $8?...Really? For this little thing..? 2nd of all, even my ten year old was laughing at how small it was... he was not satisfied and I don't know how anyone would be after receiving such a small amount of food for $8....I mean if the burrito was perfect in every way... MAYBE you could justify the price. But in my opinion... that thing needs to grow a bit in size and taste or the price needs to shrink a lot! Just sayin... probably won't be ordering burritos from this place in the future...maybe they should just stick to what they know...coffee... ? Maybe it was my mistake for expecting anything good out of a burrito from a coffee shop...? Also, not sure what kind of cheese they put in the burritos there, but it's not good. Kinda tastes like cheese whizz, or those individually wrapped slices of fake cheese that you put on your kids sandwich sometimes... P.S. if you want a real breakfast burrito from a place that also sells coffee and the best donuts in town...hit up Donut King in P-Hill off Contra Costa Blvd. and don't leave without trying a cream filled donut... it's like biting into an actual cloud of deliciousness... not too sweet, but just right... you can thank me later. ;) "
Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
Our Ecstatic iced coffee, sweet and creamy with fresh mint.
$8.03
Honey Haze
A sweet hazelnut treat made with Philtered Soul Cold Brew, honey and oat milk.
$8.16
Philtered Soul
Hazelnut flavor and Chocolate.
$6.95
Green Chile Burrito
A hearty green chile burrito with eggs, potatoes and cheese. Contains: Milk, Egg, Soy & Wheat
$8.59
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.2
(3k+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 30 min
"best jack in the box for I've had in a long long time. who ever is cooking is doing a very good job."
"They need to change their oil. the fries, chicken and tacos were inedible because they tasted rancid. Very yucky. The churros were also yucky. Very old and not good at all."
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$16.93
Large Oreo® Shake
Classic OREO® cookies pieces make this and creamy shake one of the best ways to have your milk and cookies. 1010 calories.
$8.49
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
2 freshly cracked eggs, 2 slices of melty American cheese, 2 slices of ham, & bacon on a warm bakery bun. Because 2 is ultimately better than 1. 510 calories.
$8.97
Sourdough Jack® Combo
100% beef seasoned as it grills, hickory smoked bacon, tomato, melty Swiss style cheese, mayo & ketchup on toasted sourdough bread, plus fries & a drink. 2270 calories.
$18.53
Happy Donuts

Happy Donuts

4.8
(700+)
• Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 26 min
"Happ happy donuts have the best donuts ever! They always taste fresh and delicious. My husband had the ham and cheese croissan and he said it was awesome! We will definitely order more from happy donuts, thank you!"
"I don't know why they never get my orders right. I asked for an almond filled Bear Claw and for apple again. If they didn't have almond I request refund or cancel order. The ham and Ham Cheese Breakfast Croissant only 1 piece of ham and small slice of cheese in a large crossaint."
Mix One Dozen Donuts - 10 (Raised/Old Fashioned/Cake) & 2 (Bar/Buttermilk/Twist)
Mixed variety of ten (10) raised donuts/old fashioned/cakes and two (2) Bar/Buttermilk/Twist/French cruller. Exclude Cinnamon roll/Bear claw/Apple fritter. Selection may not be available after 8:30 AM.
$19.77
One Dozen Glaze Donut Holes
Mixed variety of five (5) raised donuts/old fashioned/cakes and one (1) Bar/Buttermilk/Twist/French cruller. Exclude Cinnamon roll/Bear claw/Apple fritter. Selection may not be available after 8:30 AM.
$3.49
Mix Half Dozen Donuts- 5 (Raised/Old Fashioned/Cake) & 1 (Bar/Buttermilk/Twist)
Mixed variety of twelve (12) raised donut/old fashioned/cake. Exclude Bar/Buttermilk/Twist/French cruller/Cinnamon roll/Bear claw/Apple fritter. Selection may not be available after 8:30 AM.
$10.9
Regular One Dozen Donuts - 12 (Raised/Old Fashioned/Cake)
Mixed variety of six (6) raised donut/old fashioned/cake. Exclude Bar/Buttermilk/Twist/French cruller/Cinnamon roll/Bear claw/Apple fritter. Selection may not be available after 8:30 AM.
$18.07
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.4
(12k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 28 min
"Whoever worked the late night into morning from 12/8 to 12/9/2024 shift @ 11:59pm to 2am, deserves a raise or some type of praise/recognition, because I received ALL of my order, my food was correctly made, & they followed order notes, & put light ice in my drink (w/o me asking). Love it when ppl care about what they do at work and does their job, accordingly. 10/10 & I would recommend this Taco Bell location to anyone & everyone. Thank me : )"
"This was the best order I have ever received from them. All items specifically modified in my order were present and a big portion size. Everything was fresh! Would def order from this store again at 2am!"
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.21
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.37
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.75
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.3
Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme

4.7
(2k+)
• Donuts • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 28 min
"$80 for 16 stale small donuts and coffee for the office without creamer or sugar, no cups either"
"Spent $45 on a dozen HALLOWEEN SPECIALTY DOZEN and had to throw them out they were so stale. Tasted atleast a day old. Will not be ordering again."
Classic Assorted Dozen
An assortment of our classic doughnuts including (2) Original Glazed®, (2) Chocolate Iced, (2) Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles, (2) Chocolate Iced Kreme™ Filled, (2) Original Glazed® Raspberry Filled, & (2) Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles.
$23.81
Original Glazed® Dozen
A dozen of our iconic Original Glazed® Doughnuts.
$21.71
Build Your Own Dozen
Your choice of any dozen assorted doughnuts.
$31.53
Bottled Chocolate Milk
Bottled Chocolate Milk
$4.46
Burger King

Burger King

4.1
(7k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 13.9 mi • 36 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
$10 off on $50+
"the sandwich is just perfect, chicken nuggets taste just fine & they gave me extra ranch instead of just 1 :). 10/10"
"BBQ Brisket Whopper® Jr. not worth the price.Have-sies™ nope. Got 4 quarter size onion rings for over 7.00. What a waste that was."
Double Bundle
(2) Whoppers or Original Chicken Sandwiches, (2) Medium Fries or Medium Onion Rings, (1) 8 Pc. Nuggets (Comes with choice of up to two sauces)
$21.49
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$20.66
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$6.01
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$10.74
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.5
(3k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 27 min
"two, beef patties, with bacon and cheese. What’s not to love? Carl's is always reliably delicious. The chain is just a cut above the international mega chains, most of the way to a custom Burger joint, without the full suite of options. However, the waffle fries are a cut above the others' shoestrings, pardon the pun. The addition of onion rings and BBQ sauce adds a special dimension to the bacon cheeseburger and sets it apart from creeps with crowns and effervescent clowns, in yellow rompers. As a transplant from a part of the country where Carl's has no presence, it is always a refreshing change. Very tasty."
"Natural-Cut French Fries were terrible, very cold and tasted old. Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake was like milk, very melted and definitely not worth the almost $8 for a shake! The burgers were room temperature but delicious"
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of Cherrywood bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$22.17
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of ice-cold Coca-Cola® fountain beverages.
$5.85
Jalapeño POPPERS® Bites
Crispy, breaded cheddar cheese & jalapeño bites. Served with a side of Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce.
$9.19
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™
Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with real milk and topped with Whipped Topping. Available in Cookies & Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
$9.27
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.1
(100+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 14.1 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"I really like this place. they take their time making your food, but it sooooo good. also, it's not overly greasy or overfilling."
"I loved how the nachos were packaged separately so the chips didn't get soggy. they tasted slightly better than Taco Bell but were hella expensive for the small amount I got.. the burrito was ok . the tortilla was tasty and crispy... the potatoes were soggy... just not worth the money."
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, shredded artisan cheese blend, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$8.1
El Güero
Bacon, sausage crumbles, scrambled eggs, shredded artisan cheese blend and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$11.22
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, shredded artisan cheese blend and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$12.81
El Desvelado
Carne asada, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and shredded artisan cheese blend in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.66
Los Gallos Panaderia (Bakery)

Los Gallos Panaderia (Bakery)

4.1
(100+)
• Bakery • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I LOVE THIS PLACE MY PAN IS ALWAYS FRESH 5 PLUS STARS"
"The pasties are hard, no taste. The croissant was okay. Even the churros with cream not good at all. Will not by again."
Fruit Crepe
Filled with cream cheese
$8.75
Chocoflan
Colorful assortment of Mexican shortbread cookies, featuring vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavors, with some topped with rainbow sprinkles.
$4.95
Churros
Made with your choice of nutella or condensed milk, topped with strawberries, sliced banana, blueberries, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and ice cream
$5
Country Waffles

Country Waffles

4.3
(10k+)
• American • Waffles
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 28 min
"Senior Skillet everything was delicious, I do wish they would peel their potatoes,the skin gets too crispy for me so I can't eat all of it. eggs cooked perfectly, fruit nicely ripe. this is one of my favorite places"
"Well, I am torn. I wish there was a thumb in the middle. The food was wonderful, very tasty. The packages are nice and keep everything separate and tidy. On the other hand, the portions (especially the proteins) are so small for the price we are paying. Also, the fruit salad was tossed in with the eggs and crepes. It was all one big warm bit of mush. The kid's French toast was the worst deal. It was really just one slice of bread cut in half diagonally. So, tasted great but not worth the price."
Bacon N' 2 Eggs
Four bacon slices, 2 eggs, hash browns or country potatoes, biscuits or toast or two pancakes. 905-1590 cal.
$14.31
Side of Bacon
Two slices of cinnamon roll battered and grilled, served with two eggs and two bacon slices or two sausage links and hash browns. 825-1280 cal.
$4.98
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Diced ham, bacon, sausage, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers topped with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions and diced tomatoes. 1369-1931 cal.
$13.79
Meat Lovers Omelet
One egg, two sausages or bacon, hash browns and choice of toast or biscuit. 560-570 cal.
$15.27
Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice

4.7
(1k+)
• Smoothies • Acai Bowls
$0 delivery fee
"This place has the best Belgian waffles you will ever eat and great smoothies. Amazing."
"chunky strawberry™ great flavor and strawberries and bananas fresh and favorable! Huge portion to fill you up. This is definitely my go to order when it's hot out and want something tasty n refreshing"
white gummi
white grape pear peach juice blend, pineapple sherbet, soymilk, lime sherbet, orange sherbet, mangos, raspberry sherbet 450 cal (Contains: Milk, Soy)
$10.51
mango-a-go-go®
pear white grape mango orange passion juice blend, mangos, pineapple sherbet 400 cal Whirl'd Famous! (Contains: Milk)
$10.23
caribbean passion®
pear white grape mango orange passion juice blend, orange sherbet, strawberries, peaches 340 cal (Contains: Milk)
$9.93
belgian waffle
Wheat Flour, Sugar, Margarine, Water, Butter, Egg, Invert Sugar, Yeast, Soy Flour, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Soy Lecithin. cals: 310 (Contains Coconut, Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat)
$3.92
Ume Tea

Ume Tea

4.8
(400+)
• Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee
"Tried the takoyaki and mango yogurt slushie at Ume today, and both were so good! The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with a generous amount of sauce and bonito flakes. The mango yogurt slushie was refreshing, creamy, and had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. They paired really well together. Definitely worth trying if you’re stopping by Ume! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"OMG, the Spicy [UMe] Popcorn Chicken, chefs kiss! Could tell it was freshly made, the spice was just right, and definitely plenty for one person or two."
[UMe] Popcorn Chicken
Bite-sized, tender pieces of chicken coated in a flavorful and crispy batter. Juicy and rich in taste — made from fresh chicken thighs, so the meat stays moist and slightly pink when cooked. Contains: Wheat
$10.95
[UMe]Coco Mango
Freshly cut mango and pomelo mixed with coconut milk, and small sago pearls to create a fruity and refreshing smoothie.
$8.48
[UMe]UMe Boba Milk Tea
Rich tea is perfectly mixed with smooth, creamy milk, enhanced by the delightful chewiness of boba pearls.
$8.48
[UMe] Brown Sugar Boba Premium Oolong Milk Tea
Savor the rich, caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar paired with our freshly brewed oolong milk tea, with soft and chewy boba pearls.
$8.39

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