How this place has a 4.6 rating here is beyond me. It must be the family and friends! I took my 8-person riding group there on Sat based on the rating here and I regret it. Quite disappointed. My cappuccino cost $6 and it was no good -- bitter and off. $4.95 for single and $5.95 for double! He never asked me if I wanted single or double. $6 for a cappuccino in Castro Valley is a ripoff. For $5 I can get the best cappuccino in the top cafes in the Bay Area. I also got a piece of supposedly savory pastry with cheese and mushroom but the base was like a sweet cake. Pretty gross. When I told him he said he didnt make it! Well, you sell it; you should know. Btw he doesnt take any type of card payment in this day and age, which to me is a sign of dishonesty. I am being generous giving it 3-stars.

Best espresso ever. I love the Taylor brand coffee. Support local businesses..this family has been at for 25 years. Good people and they work hard 8 days a week!!

This is a little gem. A range of good coffees and teas, with pastries, etc. The interior is very comfortable and pleasant, with great music. Outside there are a few tables. Some parking spaces in front. Recommended.

Excellent organic and fair trade certified coffee. Their espresso drinks are the best!

Absolutely love the cozy vibe that Vincent and the team at Valley Java have created. Thank you for the local honey and coffee beans! Mixing them now :) Recommend anyone in the area stop in for a delicious treat and some family feels!

Vince is the best. Best blended ice coffee drinks in the bay.

Extremely costly!!! I paid $7 for a latte. Probably because they use organic coffee. It has a nice cozy patio facing the street to sit and drink coffee.

Great selection of coffee and tea. Milk is always steamed to perfection. Wonderful cute little coffee spot.

A very beautiful shop. I really love sitting smelling my coffee, enjoying the rich colors. Wanted to show a picture of my favorite place to sit and sip.

Great coffee and atmosphere! Quiet place to meet with friends 😜

Friendly service, clean & great tasting beverages.

Vince and Lily are great people and make great drinks! Lovely spot. Highly recommend!

Valley Java is the place.....very good product and very good service. Open at 5am too!!!!

Amazing Coffee, Tea, Milk Tea and I also buy organic local honey. I love this place! The owners are amazing friendly people.

Good coffee

Excellent service! Im so happy to have found this place. The best coffee in town! The atmosphere is relaxing and chill everyone seems to know each other which is nice! Costs a little more than Starbucks but its completely worth it in the quality and service and its a local business rather than a chain. Definitely recommend you trying if youre curious as you wont be disappointed!

So cozy and delicious. We had the jalapeno cheese bagel and a hot caramel latte and we loved them both. Service was great and all of the people were so nice. Such a great stop along the way

Oh, sure, every place you look, theres a corporate chain coffeehouse. But what if you would rather take your business to a local, family owned café? Someplace with excellent espresso drinks, pastries, and calm, friendly ambiance. Someplace without an iPhone app, no Android app, no parade of harried commuters with complicated paper cup drink requirementsValley Java is perfect. Great coffees, regular customers, friendly people behind the counter.Check them out.

Pleasant staff, good coffee and relaxing space. Various unique items for sale. Paces on the expensive side. Has a variety of cancer causing sweeteners but when asked of theres stevia or another natural sweetener was told they were too expensive.

It just a GREAT cup of coffee! I stumbled upon this place while heading to a friends house. So far been there 2x. I drink black coffee and am somewhat a connoisseur and very picky. Since I drink it black, I can tell if its a good brew. :-)

Amazingly warn and friendly service, great atmosphere, local business by a man whos served coffee around the world!My partner LOVED her Mocha & I enjoyed my esspresso very much.We tried four different local coffee spots before this one and were very disappointed, so glad to finally find something good nearby!

Very diverse & mature atmosphere . This is one of Castro Valley finest. Not that Starbucks atmosphere, very peaceful, mature conversations and nice jazz music. I see the hospital staff are regular s as well. The coffee is all organic and other hot drinks I must say Starbucks has some competition.

Coffee here is really good, and I love how its a cozy atmosphere. The weird thing was we were charged 16 dollars for a medium vanilla latte and Ive blended coffee. 8 dollars each seems like way too much, but maybe we were charged wrong. Coffee it self was good, definitely did not taste like Starbucks which is a good thing. Tasted real (even though I got to Starbucks all the time)

The Starbucks and Peets coffee alternative in Castro Valley. Very hometown feel, everybody knows everybody if you are a local. If not theyre more than happy to fill you in on whats happening around the town. Coffee and all the snacks are hand selected by Vince and his wife only the best including vegan options

Not only expensive and also the attitude is.....but coffee is good though.

I was so excited to try this place. Ordered a late and it tasted like a filter coffee with foamed milk. Hoping the next one will be better

They use only the best!! Super clean and great coffees and interesting conversations

Its a nice homey shop that has great customer service!! They have good food and its nice place to eat and hang.

This is our Valleys version of Cheers, Where everybody knows your name. After a few visits will will find this to be true, plus your favorite drink will become. ill have the usual. Why just drink coffee when you can have Organic. See you there.

Great locally owned and operated coffee much better than any chain, very friendly owner and better coffee at a better price.

Organic coffee nice atmosphere.

Great atmosphere, friendly owners..have been a regular for over 9 years.

Best organic coffee around. Locally owned and operated by very good folks.

Great ambiance, an up grade to a typical coffee ahop. Sevral oprions to healthy living. The coffee is really good. We had the coconut almond latte. Will definitely be back to visit.

Tasty vegan snacks and very nice espresso

I had the Lavender Milk Tea. Amazing!!!

Vince & Lily are awesome and the coffee is too!

Great coffee!

Excellent coffee shop! Organic coffees and teas.

This place is right off the beaten path and doesnt stand out too much. You almost need to know its here if you wanted to stop by. After I park and start walking up to the front door I get a sense of tranquility. Nothing fancy or in your face, just a coffee shop that has organic coffee. I liked that feeling. Once I stepped inside I see all the art work on the walls and hear the jazz music playing in the background. I take my time making my way to the counter to order checking out all the cool things they offer off to the side. They have cups, teas, coffee, organic honey and a bunch of other cool things. As I was checking out thier menu I couldnt help but notice that they focus on thier drinks and not so much on food. They had a few muffins and bagels but that was about it. They have a nice selection of coffee choices and smoothies and they also had a a selection of bottled beverages. They guy who took my order, which I think was the owner was nice and the lady who made the drinks was friendly as well. Once I received my coffee I took a seat and began to enjoy my americano. As Im drinking my coffee I felt as though I could really taste a difference in the beans compared to other coffee shops. My drink has a very smooth and clean taste to it, not very acidic like some of the other coffee shops Ive tried. I found myself wanting more as I was finishing my drink. I thought the price for my americano was about right and looking at the price of other drinks they didnt sound too bad if they taste as good as what I had. This place is definitely a cool little place to try out of your in the area.

Love this place. So local. 😁

Overpriced for day old pastries from Costco, plus no discount for bringing a reusable cup.

Nice morning ride out with wifey.

Everyone is friendly and the drinks are yummy

Expensive, but good, but also expensive

I go here whenever Im in the area. A bit pricey but worth it and great staff.

Outstanding coffee and customer service!

Nice people and friendly service

Vince knows everyone by name . I always buy bags of coffee and honey from them.

Home sweet home!

Coffee. Organic. Mom and pop. Slam dunk.

Great coffee.

Excellent and fun

Bit pricey

Great place

Nice place

Good