Order the best Cafes near San Ramon, CA

Best Cafes Restaurants Nearby in San Ramon

Tous Les Jours

Tous Les Jours

French • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 32 min
7" Fresh Mango Cloud Cake
TLJ's signature cake. Heavenly taste fresh cream with real fruits on top. 7-9 People size.
$52.52
8" Fresh Mango Cloud Cake
Calling all chocolate lovers! This decadent cake features rich chocolate sheets with a Valrhona chocolate cream and Cloud cream layered throughout the cake.
$59.63
7" Fresh Cream Cloud Cake
Bestseller! Soft and fruity cake made with yogurt cream. Serving 10-12 people.
$49.43
Fresh Cream Strawberry Croissant
TLJ's signature cake. Heavenly taste fresh cream with real fruits on top. 10-12 people size.
$8
Maison Benoit

Maison Benoit

4.7
(700+)
• French • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 62 min
$11 off on $47+
"Excellent Baguette Tradition Bread and the accompanying Baguette Bag are amazing! The bread was delicious and with the bags, readily gift able at an affordable price!!!!"
"Worth putting in your pie hole. Chef's kiss quiche Lorraine -perfect crust, cubed salty ham and egg/cheese filling, generous portion, lovely balsamic greens side. Sadly out of almond croissants but subbed a tasty almond pan au chocolat. Happy trails!"
Croissant
Our Croissant is a delightful buttery and flaky French pastry made with premium French Isigny Butter. It recently won San Francisco’s 2025 Best Croissant Competition!
$4.61
Pain au Chocolat
Our Pain au Chocolat is made with layers of light, flaky dough wrapped around two sticks of Valrhona chocolate, creating a deliciously indulgent treat.
$5.54
Latte
Our Latte is a delightful creamy coffee prepared with beans from Equator Coffees, milk and steamed milk foam. You can choose the number of shots, regular coffee or decaf, and a selection of flavors and milk substitutions.
$7.1
Baguette Tradition
Our French traditional baguette is a crusty, elongated bread with a soft interior, known for its simplicity and iconic role in French culinary culture.
$4.92
Bagel Street Cafe

Bagel Street Cafe

4.5
(200+)
• Breakfast • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 32 min
"Chai Tea Latte was better thank Starbucks & Peet's. It was delicious, tasty, handled with care and warm. The Eggwich Deluxe is always yummy, warm and hefty in size. Excellent place."
"Bagels are good. However, they did not understand the DoorDash system, and therefore my order was late and missed who it was being delivered for."
Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese
Fresh baked bagel of your choice with plain cream cheese spread
$5.45
4. Eggwich Deluxe
Egg, cheese, choice of meat served on your choice of bagel.
$9.6
Bagel with Flavored Cream Cheese
Bagel with your choice of cream cheese.
$6.24
Bagel with Butter
Extra $ 0.35. asiago, asiago spinach , jalapeño cheddar, pesto, marinara, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese ,bagel.
$4.22
Koffee Time

Koffee Time

4.7
(100+)
• Latin American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 42 min
"This is my favorite place for downtown Pleasanton lattes and wonderful salads and sandwiches and pastries. Their spinach feta creation is delicious . They are now on door dash. Helpful friendly staff. "
"The espresso was strong and smooth, and the pastry was fresh! I had the Mexican Mocha and I love it! Tastes just like abuelitas hot chocolate. Definitely on the sweeter side but still so good."
Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla, chipotle mayo, potatoes, egg, chorizo, Cheddar & spinach.
$12.68
Latte
Telera roll, chipotle aioli, ham, queso Oaxaca, avocado, lettuce & tomatoes.
$7.96
Torta Sandwich
Croissant, mayo, egg, meat & cheese.
$16.5
Mazapan Latte
Sourdough toast, avocado, boiled egg, bacon, tomatoes & feta cheese.
$8.24
Cinnabon

Cinnabon

4.4
(600+)
• Coffee • Cinnamon Roll
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 40 min
"Great service"
"Spent $90 and was disappointed the buns seemed old or stale not fresh or warm as I expected for the cost."
Classic Roll
Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese frosting for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat.
$9.07
Center of the Roll™
The ooey-gooey center of the Cinnabon universe. Available in Classic and Caramel PecanBon® flavors, this is the definition of a perfect treat.
$8.46
MiniBon® CinnaPacks™
Ready to heat & eat! Share the love of our mini-sized Cinnabon with our MiniBon® CinnaPacks™. With your choice of 9-count and 15-count options, you’ll have enough to treat the whole family. Heating instructions included.
$25.4
BonBites™
The classic Cinnabon flavors you love, but in 4 adorably bite-sized bons!
$8.71
Sunrise Bagels Cafe

Sunrise Bagels Cafe

4.7
(1k+)
• Cafes • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 37 min
"Delicious and fresh, probably the best Avocado veggie with egg bagel sandwich I've ever had. Try it with the jalapeno cheddar bagel for a little kick. Goes great with a side of Vietnamese iced milk coffee, this drink really wakes you up!"
"I've only been to the on in Concord but when i'm here in danville it's been my go-to. so good in quality and price. My top favorites are their eggwich with meat+cheese, but their hot dogs are pretty close too. Big filling portions for a better price compared to Noah's"
Eggwich with Meat and Cheese
Ham or Bacon or Sausage & Cheese.
$8.14
Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese
All Flavors are Lite.
$4.5
Flavored Cream Cheese
Blueberry chocolate chips garlic herb honey butter jalapeño pineapple scallion strawberry sundried tomato veggie walnut raisin.
$5.33
Bagel with any Flavor Cream Cheese
Bagel with Egg, Spinach, Mushroom, Provolone Cheese & Your Choice of meat or Avocado
$4.75
Palmetto Superfoods

Palmetto Superfoods

4.9
(300+)
• American • Acai Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 42 min
"Everything about this place is my favorite! Fruit is always fresh and delicious. And the different combos of the bases is so unique. And the caotella...DELISH!"
"by far best açaí bowl ive ever had. great portion size on bowl & toppings. #ilove"
Build Your Own Superfoods Bowl
Choose your own bases and toppings.
$13.88
Bay Blend (Signature Bowl)
Bases - açai, pitaya, coconut beach, blue chia pudding. Toppings - almond honey granola, strawberries, blueberries, banana, goji berries, cacao nibs, almond butter, date honey.
$13.75
Let Me Love You Smoothie (16oz.)
Introducing the 'Let Me Love You'! Our newest signature smoothie comes blended with our Pitaya Dragonfruit Base, Strawberries, Banana, Avocado, Liposomal Collagen Peptide by Rho Nutrition, Dates, Coconut Milk, and a Coconut Beach Swirl. Benefits of Liposomal Collagen Peptides: - Supports Gut Health - Anti-Aging Properties - Enhanced Muscle Recovery
$13.94
Just Açaí (Signature Bowl)
Our number one base, our very own Brazilian açai with toppings of your choosing.
$13.67
Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee

4.7
(2k+)
• Coffee • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 34 min
"the churro latte is to die for"
"So, not for nothing, but Peet's usually fills the cup to the brim. I can even blame the dasher because the bag was stapled shut. What the heck, Peet's?? I paid for a medium/grande. Where is the rest of my coffee?!"
Caffe Latte
This coffee house favorite adds silky steamed milk to shots of rich espresso, finished with a layer of foam.
$6.58
White Chocolate Mocha
The traditional mocha’s blonde cousin. The sweet indulgence of white chocolate blends smoothly with espresso.
$7.12
Banana Nut Bread
Our colorado coffeebars now proudly serve pastries from spruce confections. calories are not available for this product.
$3.89
Jade's Teacup Cafe

Jade's Teacup Cafe

4.8
(100+)
• American • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 41 min
"Very good banh mis. Love their guava berryade ! "
"Hidden gem - Best sandwich shop in Tri Valley! Love the combo it melts in your mouth , and the chicken is juicy too . Be sure to try the drinks "
Shrimp Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
Jumbo shrimp rolled in rice paper with fresh herbs, cucumber, and rice noodles. Comes with peanut dipping sauce on the side.
$10.02
Pork/ Nem Nuong
Pork rolled in rice paper with fresh herbs, crispy egg roll wrapper, cucumber and dipping sauce on the side
$10.88
Grilled Chicken/ Ga
Three cold cuts, pickled carrots, fresh cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeños in a crispy baguette.
$10.93
Pork Spring Rolls (Nem Nuong Cuon)
Tender grilled pork topped with peanuts and fried onions, pickled carrots, fresh cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeños in a crispy baguette.
$10.02
Teaspoon

Teaspoon

4.7
(300+)
• Taiwanese • Boba
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 40 min
20% off on $20+
"The mango smoothie is delicious and sweet. The more toppings the better. Its my favorite drink"
"Amazing staff! Helped me with my online order above and beyond! "
Mango Funtime Smoothie
House mango purée smoothie. 320 Cal.
$8.53
Strawberry Colada Smoothie
Pineapple coconut smoothie w/ our signature strawberry jam. 590 Cal.
$8.94
Mango On Fire Smoothie
House mango purée smoothie w/ chamoy and Tajín. 320 Cal.
$9.03
Erik's DeliCafe

Erik's DeliCafe

4.8
(1k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 35 min
30% off on $25+
"I recently had the most incredible dining experience at Erik Delicafe, and let me tell you, this hidden gem deserves all the praise! As a local, I stumbled upon this cozy restaurant by pure chance, and boy, am I glad I did! From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I was in for something truly special. Let's talk about the food. Oh my goodness, it's absolutely amazing! Each dish bursts with freshness and high quality ingredients that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. My personal favorite is the Chicken Gorgonzola Salad. Imagine tender grilled chicken, crisp mixed greens, and a heavenly combination of flavors from the tangy gorgonzola cheese and the sweet balsamic vinaigrette. It's like a party in your mouth! The textures and ingredients blend perfectly, making this salad a winner in every bite. And the clam chowder? Seafood lovers, prepare to be transported to seafood heaven! Erik Delicafe's clam chowder is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The clams are succulent, the broth is velvety smooth, and each spoonful warms your soul. It's pure comfort in a bowl! What sets Erik Delicafe apart is its cozy ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you step in, the friendly staff greets you warmly, creating an inviting environment. The rustic charm, with its wooden accents and soft lighting, sets the perfect stage for a relaxing meal. Whether you're dining alone or with friends, Erik Delicafe will make you feel right at home. As a local, I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found Erik Delicafe. It's a hidden gem in the bustling Bay Area that truly deserves recognition. The dedication to fresh, high quality ingredients and the culinary expertise displayed in each dish are remarkable. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone, whether you're a local in search of a new favorite spot or a visitor eager to savor the best flavors the Bay Area has to offer."
"Erik's makes the best sandwiches! I usually order the Del Monte Special, and appreciate the thick avocado slices (many restaurants smash the avocado.) Also appreciate having three excellent vegetarian soups to chose from. A small thing, but I'm happy that the menu now gives a choice of whether or not to receive a pickle. I always felt guilty when I threw away the pickles they sent!"
Pilgrim's Progress
Turkey, avocado, onions, tomato, clover sprouts and Erik’s Secret Goo® on hearty 9-grain bread. 570 cal.
$13.96
Half Sandwich Combo
Half sandwich with character with a bowl of soup or house salad or deli salad.
$15.24
Square Meal
Whole sandwich with character with a cup of soup or house salad or deli salad.
$19.01
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Tender turkey breast, smoked ham, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, onions, clover sprouts, Erik’s Secret Goo® on sourdough bread. Served with a crisp pickle spear.
$13.73
Toast Cafe & Grill

Toast Cafe & Grill

4.0
(70+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 52 min
30% off on $40+
Red Chilaquiles
(Pork). Corn tortilla chips tossed in a salsa roja, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, chorizo, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, and queso fresco. Add tri-tip steak for an extra charge.
$25.54
Side of Bacon
Three fluffy mini pancakes pair with a choice of bacon, sausages, or one egg.
$6.99
Kids Pancakes
4 eggs, tomatoes, ortega chili, green onions, American and jack cheese, topped with sour cream and avocado.
$9.07
California Omelette
Hash browns, corned beef hash with bell peppers, onion, jalapeños, Cheddar cheese, and Jack cheese, topped with two eggs and salsa.
$23.23
Chaat Cafe

Chaat Cafe

4.5
(6k+)
• Asian Food • Indian
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 34 min
"Samosa Chaat was super yummy , favorful and filling and for the right price . I also got The Cucumber Salad which paired well with it . Will definitely be ordering again ! "
"Chat Cafe never fails. Butter Chicken Ala Carte is amazing and the lamb Seekh Kebab Side is cooked to perfection. The only Indian food my family enjoys "
Butter Chicken Ala Carte
Boneless white meat tandoori chicken simmered in a mild tomato cream sauce infused with cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, and bay leaves. Served with choice of plain naan or rice
$16.37
Desi Chicken Wrap
Spicy tandoori chicken thigh meat grilled with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and green chilies. All wraps are made on a naan with mint-mayo
$13.42
Garlic Naan
Garlic bread
$5.49
Chicken Biryani
Seasoned basmati rice and boneless chicken. Served with raita
$17.98
Brioche de Paris

Brioche de Paris

4.4
(100+)
• French • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 41 min
"Excellent experience - very very delicious food served ! Thank you Brioche de Paris and also DoorDash for a speedy delivery. Was able to serve my daughter a Birthday Breakfast in style........."
"Ordered a baguette (stale), bread pudding (stale), pecan tart (stale).... and more. Thought I'd try something new but this bakery was a waste of $85. "
Almond Croissant
Regular. Authentic, flaky and buttery croissant filled with almond paste.
$7.92
Hazelnut Chocolate Croissant
Regular. A traditional chocolate croissant topped off with hazelnut paste and filled with chocolate.
$8.67
Chocolate Croissant
Regular. Authentic, traditional croissant filled with chocolate.
$6.6
Butter Croissant
Regular. Authentic, flaky and buttery croissant.
$6
Cafe Tapioca

Cafe Tapioca

4.5
(2k+)
• Coffee • Healthy Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 39 min
35% off on $20+
"Tofu was fried just right and they kindly listened to a special request. Thank you very much!"
"The popcorn chicken is so small in portion as well as the added basil. It's a joke how much basil was in there for an added cost. Worth $6 max in total. The Honeydew Melon Smoothie was bland, quickly's had more flavor "
Popcorn Chicken
Assam black tea with brown sugar and cream.
$7.76
Taro Smoothie
Add rice, extra sauce (sriracha mayo, honey mustard and curry) or spicy level (no spicy, mild medium, spicy, extra spicy) for additional charge.
$7.73
Cookies & Cream Smoothie
Add rice, extra sauce (sriracha mayo, honey mustard and curry) or spicy level (no spicy, mild medium, spicy, extra spicy) for additional charge.
$7.48
Pot Stickers
Add rice or extra sauce (sriracha mayo, honey mustard and curry) for additional charge.
$7.28
Honi Bear Boba Cafe

Honi Bear Boba Cafe

American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 40 min
Popcorn Chicken
Create your own fruit tea! Mix up to 2 flavors and add your favorite toppings.
$8.72
CYO Teas
Brown sugar whole milk topped with house-made puffy brulee cream. No tea.
$6.98
Fried Mozzarella Sticks (8pc)
Create your own iced lemonade! Mix up to 2 flavors and add your favorite toppings. No tea or caffeine.
$8.03
Puffy Brulee Brown Sugar Latte
Earl Grey black milk tea. Made with non-dairy creamer with available dairy substitutes.
$7.3
Calzone Life

Calzone Life

4.8
(800+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 34 min
$9 off on $35+
"It wasn't piping hot as it's long distance, but the Santa Cruz was very good! I switched out the sauce to white sauce with no bbq drizzle (preference). Their Calzones are HUGE! Very filing, and they don't skimp on the filings."
"The calzone was delicious . I dudnt have taco sauce added but added garlic sauce . WOW very tasty . Huge salad with plenty of veg"
Create Your Own
Our Original Crust, filled with Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and your choice of 2 toppings.
$15.27
Golden Gate
Signature crust, red tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian three cheese, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni
$15.85
Little Italy
Signature crust, pesto garlic sauce, mozzarella, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni, salami, and Canadian bacon.
$15.87
Santa Cruz
Our Signature Crust, Pink Sauce(red and white), BBQ Sauce, 100% Whole Milk Mozzarella, Canadian Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and Dole® Pineapple Chunks
$15.86
MIXT SALADS

MIXT SALADS

4.6
(6k+)
• American • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 33 min
"My first time ordering from Mixt and I was pleasantly surprised. Quality of ingredients was great and fresh. Delivery from San Ramon to Castro Valley was timely. I ordered the crispy chicken poblano salad. The dressing was excellent. I also tried the fried cauliflower. It arrived soggy in a non-ventilated container. I popped them in the air fryer for a few minutes and they were good as new. Dipping sauce was also excellent. I didn't love the delivery fee, but I'd order from here again if not sit down at the brick and mortar. Also appreciate the compostable containers and well packaged delivery. "
"I ordered a taco salad and requested no rice. It was delivered by DoorDash and when I opened the container it was laughably small. Paid over $30 for the salad and a side. I wish I could attach a picture. A few pieces of chicken, a tablespoon of beans, sprinkling of Cojota cheese and 4 slices of avocado. I will not be coming here again. "
DESIGN YOUR OWN SALAD
select organic greens, 5 specialty ingredients, and dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$20.77
MIXT CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, avocado, radishes, garlic herb croutons, savory herbs, caesar dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$18.82
MIXT COBB SALAD
butter lettuce, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, egg, savory herbs, champagne vinaigrette *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$20.59
PUEBLA SALAD
romaine hearts, cabbage, crispy chicken, avocado, spiced honey roasted sweet potatoes, sharp cheddar, pumpkin seeds, jicama, scallions, roasted poblano dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$20.32
Toastique

Toastique

4.8
(100+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 48 min
$9 off on $35+
"Amazing PB crunch toast and awesome selection of juices. Great taste, quality and be presentation. Everything I have tried so far is yummy. Good job Toastique!"
"The Spicy Crab Toast was amazing! Money well spent, the flavors are a perfect match."
Green Machine Smoothie
Banana, mango, pineapple, spinach, kale, hemp seed, flax seed, coconut water, & a squeeze of lime
$14.74
Avocado Smash Toast
Avocado with watermelon radish, marinated tomatoes, chili oil, microgreens on multigrain toast
$19.89
PB+B Bowl
Blend of açai, banana, blueberry, peanut butter, & almond milk topped with banana, blueberry, chopped dates, peanuts, granola with a drizzle of honey roasted peanut butter
$17.98
Iced Brew Smoothie
Coffee, banana, chopped dates, & almond milk
$17.05
Ume Tea

Ume Tea

4.7
(400+)
• Asian Fusion • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 39 min
"Great drinks and food! My favorite would be the (3U) Snack Combo and Coco (3U)Coco mango. The price for the snack box is definitely worth it as you get a little bit of everything, portion is good too. Coco mango is really good. "
"My latest fav boba spot! Mochi is a must try. Both my drinks were so delicious. Can't wait to order again and it even came in the cutest bag it felt like a present."
[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.
$7.74
[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]UMe Boba Milk Tea
Rich tea is perfectly mixed with smooth, creamy milk, enhanced by the delightful chewiness of boba pearls.
$7.76
[UMe]Coco Mango Jasmine Bloom
Freshly cut mango and pomelo mixed with coconut milk, and small sago pearls to create a fruity and refreshing smoothie.
$8.33
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.1
(11k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 32 min
"The tenders are not your regular chicken tenders! These are huge pieces of chicken Breast meat with no bone. They are delicious And oh so crispy!"
"Chicken was dry with 1 half dollar size area of spicy sauce and 1 nickel sized pickle slice on my spicy chicken sandwich. Quality has definitely gone down. "
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A kicked-up fried chicken sandwich with pickles and spicy mayo on a buttered bun. A fiery fan favorite!
$7.36
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A fried chicken breast filet with pickles and classic mayo on a buttered bun. The original handheld favorite.
$7.35
5Pc Tenders Combo
5 handcrafted tenders complemented by a side, drink and a buttermilk biscuit. Satisfying simplicity.
$20.18
Cajun Fries
Fries seasoned with authentic Cajun spices, delivering a bold and savory kick.
$6.3

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