Hayward

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Erik's DeliCafe

Erik's DeliCafe

4.6
(6k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 24 min
"Love this place!food is always fresh and delicious! I usually get the half sandwich and salad. Plenty of veggies and meat for a delicious sandwich. The salad has a plentiful bounty of fresh vegetables and spring greens. You cant go wrong giving this place a try! "
"The California Crunch was BOMB!! Shout out to whoever made it. I love their sandwiches, super good but simple and good when you just want a quick bite and dont want to spend too much. Their prices are also really good!! Other sandwich shops charge you over $18-19, a whole sandwich at Erik's is less than $14 "
Pilgrim's Progress
Turkey, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik’s Secret Goo® on hearty 9-grain bread. 570 cal.
$13.95
Half Sandwich Combo
Pair a half Sandwich with Character with a regular house salad or a bowl of soup.
$15.38
Square Meal
Add a regular house salad or a cup of soup to a whole Sandwich with Character.
$19.25
Erik's Carrot Cake
Our famous carrot cake is made from Grammie’s time-tested family recipe filled with carrots and pineapples, topped with sprinkled walnuts on a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting.
$6.46
Gold Bean Cafe

Gold Bean Cafe

4.7
(500+)
• Comfort Food • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 39 min
Trending
"Delicious Iced Chocolate Banana Latte. Great coffee taste and not too sweet at all. Perfect balance of coffee, chocolate, and banana."
"the gold combo is a great deal and tastes even better. the bagel was fresh and toasted to perfection. the portion and how stacked the bagel was, was impressive. the thai tea cold brew was crazy good. would and will be ordering again"
Cookie Butter Latte
A creamy latte with rich cookie butter, topped with crunchy Biscoff crumbs for extra flavor. Made iced.
$8.9
Any Bagel W/ Spread
A delicious breakfast or snack option that combines the chewy texture of a freshly toasted bagel with the creamy, flavorful richness of your favorite spread.
$7.1
Iced Flan Latte
A sweet, creamy coffee drink inspired by the rich flavors of traditional flan—a smooth, caramel custard dessert. Made iced.
$8.98
Famous Egg & Cheese
A simple yet satisfying sandwich that combines the richness of eggs with the melty goodness of cheese, all nestled in a warm, chewy bagel of your choice.
$13.12
Palmita

Palmita

4.8
(500+)
• Mexican • Tex-Mex
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 19 min
Rave Reviews
"First time ordering here, and for a large group of 15 people. Portions were great, cilantro green sauce and the hot sauce were amazing! Names on the orders were so helpful, especially for the large group order."
"This is the perfect meal for a hot summer day! Great portions. The pickled onions give it the perfect zing. I added sour cream and shredded cheese at home and it only enhanced the flavors present in these fresh ingredients. Avocado would also be a great addition. I will try that next time, because I will definitely be ordering from here again. Tons of protein and low in carbs. Perfectly healthy, delicious, and filling. A total guilt free and satisfying meal."
Chicken Rice Bowl
garlic rice & millet, hand pulled chicken, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$13.45
Green Smoothie
whole spinach, pineapple, and banana with a dash of lime juice and house coconut milk // gluten, dairy, soy // zero added sugar // 100% plant based
$5.95
Chicken Mixto Bowl
garlic rice & millet + ensalada greens, hand pulled chicken, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$13.31
Wagyu Barbacoa Rice Bowl
garlic rice & millet, slow cooked wagyu beef barbacoa, cauliflower & red cabbage, taco seasoned corn and black beans, fresh tomatillos, pickled onion, cilantro garnish, & choice of palmita house sauces // gluten, dairy, soy, & refined sugar free
$25.26
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(2k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 31 min
"Excellent Country Fried Steak & Country Fried Steak & Eggs. Great Packaged to keep eggs hot."
"The English muffin was barely toasted and soggy. The eggs were poached hard instead of runny. The fruit was 1/2 an order and I got 2/3 of a cup of coffee. Total ripoff. I won't order again."
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$24.25
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$7.15
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$6.99
Colorado Omelette
Experience the Rocky Mountain lifestyle with our omelette+ stuffed with bacon, shredded beef, pork sausage & ham with green peppers, onions & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$23.16
Mountain Mike's Pizza

Mountain Mike's Pizza

4.7
(6k+)
• Pizza • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 40 min
"Delicious and yummy! Great value for the money because I will have enough for leftovers later. "
"I had forgotten how good Moutain Mike's pizza is very hot very fresh. crust was just right, toppings were fresh and abundant"
Pepperoni
A mountain of our legendary crispy, curly pepperoni on our classic red sauce. - (100-400 cal./slice)
$25.33
Create your own
Choose your crust, sauce and toppings. - (70-520 cal./slice)
$25.91
The Everest
The Classic Combination. Pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, linguica, beef, mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers and onion on our classic red sauce. - (180-370 cal./slice)
$33.08
Cheese
100% real, whole milk mozzarella cheese on our classic red sauce. - (70-340 cal./slice)
$23.07
Jp’s family restaurant and Sports Lounge

Jp’s family restaurant and Sports Lounge

4.5
(4k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 27 min
"Excellent fish and chips, with an excellent side of coleslaw. Fish was perfectly fried, the meat was very tender, the chips had just the right crispiness, and the coleslaw had the kind of zing i like----none of that bland mayo taste. "
"The fish&chips were packaged In a container that wasn't vented. So the fish was mushy and the fries were limp, steamed and greasy. The pie was WAY overpriced. The sliver was 1/3 the size of pie slices at 3 other restaurants in the area. I didn't receive the napkins I requested."
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, country potatoes, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and choice of meat
$17.86
Chocolate Cake
Chicken breast, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, tomato, and a sliced egg on a bed of romaine lettuce
$6.02
Cobb
1/2lb American Wagyu patty, charbroiled to your preference, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sliced pickles. All our burgers are crafted from Halal American Wagyu beef, ensuring the highest quality
$24.21
Burger
4 Pieces of chicken strips
$21.6
Pearl's

Pearl's

5.0
(20+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 46 min
Bagel or Croissant Sandwich
Eggs & cheese. Your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, turkey, or turkey bacon.
$8.96
Iced Mocha
Add poached or scrambled egg for an additional charge.
$7.34
Avocado Toast
Smoked salmon, capers, red onions, tomatoes & greens.
$7.78
Lox Bagel
Cream cheese, butter, Nutella, peanut butter, & jelly.
$15.38
Skillet'z Cafe

Skillet'z Cafe

4.6
(1k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 42 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The King Leo Scramble is my fav item on he menu! But you dont seem to go wrong ordering from skilletz."
"Stack of 3 pancakes came burnt, and the strawberries were warm and soggy. Also, the half plastic cup of syrup pictured was not nearly enough for about half of the 3 stacks so I had to use my own syrup from home. I usually love Skilletz when I go eat at the restaurant. This was a disappointing delivery."
Iced Coffee 🧊☕️
Flavors: Vanilla 🤍, Mocha 🤎, Caramel 🧡, Oreo 🖤
$9
Skillet'z Special
2 pancakes, 2 french toast, or 1 waffle choice of sausage or bacon and two eggs.
$19.72
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 🍊
Meat, cheese, and potatoes.
$9
Charlie's Burrito
Choice of protein, cheese, and potatoes. Includes eggs. NOTE: For our burritos, potatoes (choice of french fries, skillet potatoes, or hash browns) are wrapped INTO the burrito, because it tastes THA BOMB! Abdelrahman favorite
$16.04
Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill

Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill

4.3
(400+)
• Bar and Grill • Alcohol
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I didn't believe it would be the amount of food delivered. Most companies giving half plates charging full prices..I was floored at the quantity I couldn't finish half of my plate. The steak was perfect the shrimp were huge. If I have to give any critusm it would be that everything just maybe needed a pinch of salt just a pinch.. "
"Everything was under cooked. The Ribeye Steak was blue and the vegetables were hard, Great flavor though.We Microwaved everything to temp because we were hungry. Next time we will cook it in the oven.It was good and it was all fresh ingredients. Just wish they would cook it a little longer."
Cajun Penne Pasta
A choice of chicken or jumbo shrimp smothered in alfredo sauce with a hint of Cajun spice. Topped with tomatoes, chopped green onions, and parmesan. Served with grilled garlic bread.
$21.87
Fettuccine Alfredo
A choice of chicken or jumbo shrimp in our famous creamy garlic parmesan sauce, served over fettuccine. Served with grilled garlic bread.
$21.99
Southwestern Salmon
Fresh mix greens topped with grilled salmon, blue cheese crumble, diced tomatoes, black beans, sweetcorn, and avocado.
$20.05
Ribeye Steak
10-oz fire-grilled rib-eye steak hand-seasoned with fresh cracked pepper, drizzled with au jus served with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$30.87
Bay City Bistro

Bay City Bistro

4.5
(90+)
• Breakfast • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 39 min
Breakfast Burrito
Egg , choice of bacon , ham , or sausage , chorizo , cheese , salsa , potato.
$14.18
Avocado Toast
Made with fresh smashed avocado , hard boiled egg , salt & pepper.
$7.07
Grilled Cheese
Eggs , chorizo , onions , cheese , avocado , hash brown , toast.
$9.77
Chorizo Omelette
Egg , ham , swiss cheese , tomato.
$18.07
Pop's Deli and Grill

Pop's Deli and Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Deli • Breakfast & Brunch
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 42 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Food was wonderful. Ordered multiple ones for my team. I tried the meatball and it was flavorful and very well made. I also tried the bbq chicken. Soft, flavorful, nice amount of meat. All of us took turns splitting and trying different sandwiches. Would come back again ! "
"I recently discovered this spot and I'm obsessed. Nothing beats a great sandwich on a lazy morning, and this place nails it with tons of options, good portions, and amazing prices. Oh, and their cookies? To die for."
Turkeycado
Deli turkey, avocado, sweet red onion, sprouts and sliced tomato on a french roll.
$9.74
Deli Sandwiches
A combination of Italian dry salami, turkey, ham, American, and natural Swiss cheese topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
$9.28
Poorboy
Tender, marinated tri-tip with grilled onion, swiss cheese, and gravy.
$9.61
Loaded Tri-Tip
A combination of scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, ham, or sausage, Monterey jack cheese and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$11.76
The Local

The Local

4.7
(60+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 13.3 mi • 52 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
Wallet-Friendly
"Half Classic Club with a nice side salad, saving the other half of this delicious sandwich for later. Their Turkey on foccacia is pretty good as well. Nice staff, chill café."
"There have been no nearby doordash restaurants Ive searched over the last 3 years that have quiche, until I tried again this morning and ordered 2 pieces of the SPINACH quiche from The Local. The size of the slice was just right in terms of price, but way too big in terms of blandness. For me, mushrooms in anything are an appetite suppressant, especially mushrooms not mentioned in the description. I ordered 2 slices, and with the driver trip, that's $20 in the composting bin. I bought a spinach quiche individual serving at safeway last week and found it flavorless. Ditto with The Local's quiche."
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad/tuna, red onion, celery, mayo, parsley with Cheddar cheese on ciabatta bread.
$17.43
Smoked Bacon
Traditional triple decker-turkey, romaine lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, mayo on toasted sourdough.
$11.95
Classic Club
Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, romaine lettuce with mayo on toasted sourdough. Add avo for an additional charge.
$18.8
Latte
Avocado, tomato, red onion, sesame seed, chia seed on sourdough bread. Add an egg for an additional charge.
$7.52
Roccab's Café & Deli

Roccab's Café & Deli

4.8
(1k+)
• Breakfast • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 40 min
"Love this place and the salads are so bomb; always accommodating their customers as well , this is not the usual cold chicken , this one is hot fresh and juicy."
"The Spicy Eggs breakfast sandwich was really tasty. The tomatoes were evenly sliced and juicy, there was plenty of cheese, and the sausage had a nice bit of spice. The brrad here is the real winner though. I can tell that they pride themselves on having good bread because it took the sandwich from good to excellent."
Turkey
Romaine, parmesan, herb croutons, caesar dressing.
$15.88
Pastrami
Turkey, tomato, avocado, pepper jack and our own chipotle mayo. on sliced Sour Dough
$15.49
Caesar Salad
Romaine, carrot, tomato, onion, avocado, herb croutons and your choice of dressing.
$14.92
Grilled Chicken
Pesto, roasted bell peppers, provolone, substitute chicken for an additional cost. on Sliced Sour Dough
$16.2
Sunny Side Sammys

Sunny Side Sammys

$$
$0 delivery fee • 10.2 mi • 50 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"First time ordering here and got the Bacon Egg & Cheese. Yum! Had a rough morning and it was exactly what I needed! "
Loaded Bacon & Sausage
Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and brioche bun.
$16.61
Bacon Egg & Cheese
Crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and brioche bun.
$15.52
Crispy Tots
Golden, crispy tater tots cooked until perfectly crunchy and lightly seasoned. A classic breakfast side that pairs with any sandwich.
$4.49
Loaded Tots
Crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese and your choice of sauce.
$5.99
Christy Donuts Danville

Christy Donuts Danville

4.6
(80+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 14.7 mi • 51 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Christy's is the best! Placed my order for donut holes and a couple regular donuts and they were ready for pickup on time. The donuts are always fresh and delicious. "
"They're usually great but we're super dry this time of year I guess you just have to get there SUPER early and you're safe."
One dozen Holes
Sweet glaze or icing bar-shaped donut, with possible cream or fruit preserve fillings.
$4.99
Bar
Assorted dozen donuts featuring glazed, chocolate, maple, plain, sugar, cinnamon crumb, strawberry, sprinkle, fruity pebbles, and coconut options in raised or old fashioned cake styles.
$3.35
Dozen Donut
Rich, aromatic coffee brewed to highlight its deep, bold flavors.
$26.01
Restaurante Las Tunas

Restaurante Las Tunas

Latin American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 60 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Pupusas, revueltas, frijol con queso, calabaza, loroco y queso
Incluye, arroz, frijoles pico de gallo, tortilla y queso.
$4
Frannie’s Restaurant

Frannie’s Restaurant

4.9
(10+)
• Chinese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Chow Mein
Spicy.
$8.43
Honey Walnut Prawns
20 FL OZ Bottle.
$13.36
Orange Chicken
Spicy.
$10.43
Pork Pot Stickers (8pcs)
Spicy.
$7
Aama's Kitchen-Indian & Nepali Cuisine.

Aama's Kitchen-Indian & Nepali Cuisine.

4.4
(1k+)
• Indian
$0 delivery fee
"Just Yes. I have ordered a couple times from this place and have found my favorite place. So far my favorite dish is the paneer Tikka Masalla(very mild and a good amount of paneer) and garlic cheese nann, not over cooked.....perfect."
"The Steam Momo (Chicken-8pcs) were good but at the same time also felt like it was a bit undercooked. Could have used more time as the meat texture was mushy. Butter Chicken was delicious although I feel like most places similar to this always give you only 4-5 pieces of chicken and just hella sauce."
Basmati Rice (Rice)
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor, and mix with creamy tomato gravy
$4.59
Butter Chicken
Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger,cilantro and herbs
$16.68
Chicken Tikka Masala
Crispy fried patties stuffed with potatoes, vegetables, and spices
$16.71
Steam Momo (Chicken-8pcs)
Tender marinated chicken, topped with cashews and cilantro, served over basmati rice
$13.84
Southern Comfort Kitchen

Southern Comfort Kitchen

4.6
(7k+)
• Southern • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"As usual, we were not disappointed. Catfish was absolutely delicious. I'm gonna still complain about the small hush puppies. I like them larger cause they're so delicious but even if they're not, I still eat them and they're still quite tasty as you can see my tickets monthly says nothing with Southern chicken Southern comfort kitchen rather so I'm like many others at one of your most loyal customers so I think about making those hush puppies larger as I totally love them as I do the Catfish my cholesterol and went up eating so much Catfish there but I'm still eating that Catfish keep up the good work, gentlemen and good cooking. You all do love love to all LJ."
"I ordered the 50/50. The Shrimp were smaller than I thought they should be. Plus, there were 3 pieces of Cat Fish, one of them had big bones in it and the meat inside mushy/real soft. It didn't even taste like the other 2 pieces.For $20.00 I expected pieces to be better size wise."
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
2 marinated chicken breast fried golden on a toasted bun w/ red wine vinegar slaw, pickles, Old Bay Garlic Aioli
$20.9
50/50 w/ Cajun Fries
Half this and half that pick 2 of the following 2pc Mississippi Catfish fileted, 4 Gulf Shrimp, 2 Oysters, or 2pc Chicken Strips served w/ remoulade sauce & your choice of 1 side
$20.34
Catfish w/ Cajun Fries
4pc Mississippi Catfish fillets tossed in seasoned corn meal and fried crispy served w/ your choice of 1 side
$21.02
Who Dat Chicken Strips w/ Cajun Fries
4pc Chicken breast strips marinated and hand breaded fried golden then tossed in popular sweet & spicy Who Dat Sauce, green onions and served w/ your choice of 1 side
$19.18
De Afghanan

De Afghanan

4.7
(2k+)
• Pickup • Afghan
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The food is so flavorful and the meats are so tender. It's a lot of food too. You can easily share it or make it into a couple of meals. I'm hooked!"
"The Teka Kabob (Meat Only) and the Combination: Murgh and Teka (Chicken and Beef) were very big cuts and difficult to chew. The Bodinjon Borani was not fully cooked it so it didn't have the normal crisp. Plus the order came an hour later than the expected delivery time."
Murgh Kabob (Chicken)
Boneless chicken breast infused with our homemade marinade.
$21.32
Triple Kabob: Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob
Chicken and beef kabob infused with our homemade marinade along with a grilled ground sirloin patty mixed with scallions, crushed red pepper and seasonings.
$25.3
Potato Bolani
Potato filled pastries served with yogurt and cilantro chutney.
$15.37
Combination: Murgh and Teka (Chicken and Beef)
Chicken and beef kabob infused with our homemade marinade.
$22.67
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.3
(34k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I loved all of it, the vegan cobb Vegan Cobb Salad is my favorite and they make it with care. It is ginormous and full of so many healthy items. Linda's Fudge Cake is the best cake in the house in my opinion. "
"The Chinese Chicken Salad has always been great except the chargrill steak that we add on it, not tender & juice, cut into 4 cubes which is not appealing & appetizing. Expensive & not worth it for $9. Will definitely not order next time. Will just be back to basic."
Linda's Fudge Cake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$13.92
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$14.19
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Served Over Pasta with Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions in a Spicy New Orleans Sauce
$13.71
Lunch Louisiana Chicken Pasta
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
$20.64

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