Bubbaloo Café
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Bubbaloo Café

1402 Marina Way S Suite B, Richmond, CA

★★★★4.4(262 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Bubbaloo is a welcoming neighborhood gem in Richmond with a genuinely expansive menu that spans Vietnamese iced coffee, Hawaiian comfort food like Loco Moco, and creative breakfast dishes—though reviewers note consistency matters more than ambition here. The cozy, inviting space with outdoor seating makes it an ideal spot to linger over a slow pour or catch up with friends, especially if you're timing a ferry commute. If you're after their Vietnamese coffee or a well-executed breakfast sandwich, you'll find a loyal following; just approach the broader menu with modest expectations.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksPastriesEspresso focusedMeetingsOutdoor seatingSlow sitCold brewFamily friendlyLight foodFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Caleb Thomas
★★★★★2 months ago

Nice location. loved the menu and the variety. Vietnamese Iced Coffee was decent. The sandwiches are amazing. Will definitely go again every time I take the ferry

Victor 4nema
★★★★★2 months ago

I've been to this restaurant around eight times now. Excellent food and service every time. Very fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend it great place!

Turquoise W.
★★★★★9 months ago

Leaving this review for MY reminder not to come back unless its for the Vietnamese coffee only which is really good there. Ive tried this place 4 times. Highly Disappointed each time... Food is a 3. I ordered teriyaki salmon and it smells like bbq, tastes like salty blackened (which im allergic to!!!, blacken seasoning) salmon with a splash of watered down bbq sauce? Idk. Its definitely not yeriyaki. They did at least follow my notes and packed my salad seperate from the salmon and rice. 2 stars for being able to read notes and having good coffee. Update from giving them a call because this is unacceptable. They tokd me I shouldbhave left notes not to add seasoning. How am I supposed to know they cook their teriyaki salmon with a blackened seasoning?? Never ever in my life have i heard of anything teriyaki using blackening seasons. I explain to them im allergic, they go well leave notes. I tell them how is anyone supposed to know when its not listed on the menu???? They hung up on me... i called back, told them if i dont hear back from someone in 20 minutes ill be coming in and Ill be pushing this further than just a refund.

Catalina Del Grosso
★★★★★a year ago

I finally tried this place. I am so glad I did. I ordered a burger and fries, samosas and Thai iced tea. They were able to accommodate a special order on the burger. However, it was a bit dry. It also took quite a while to get my order. They did not seem busy. Totally worth the wait, though!The fries were close to perfect. No joke. The samosas were some of the best I've ever had, not huge, just great flavor and medium-sized. I could not stop drinking the Thai tea. I had to have 2! I also ordered the Loco Moco for my Hubby. He loved it.

J H
★★★★★a year ago

Bubbaloo is a total hidden gem!! The place is clean, cozy, and inviting, and the food is incredible! The menu is EXTREMELY broad, ranging from Hispanic breakfast (plus Loco Moco!!), fancy French toast combinations, delicious hamburgers, excellent selection of deli sandwiches, and various amazing Asian dishes as well. You could come here for two weeks trying different dishes and you'd never be disappointed. It is clearly very proudly family owned and operated. By this point in the review you're obviously coming here, so when you do take time to inspect the mural on the wall across from the entrance. The extremely talented artist put, perhaps hundreds, of little Easter eggs, beyond the beautifully executed blend of major components. Can you find Neptune, God of the Seas? My personal favorite might just be the NCC-1701D Enterprise. Hats off to the friendly owners, operators, and staff of this lovely establishment!

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