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10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Hayward
Compare ten review-based brunch candidates in Hayward and nearby, with separate source ratings, review counts, prices, and links to menus. Source coverage varies; confirm current brunch service before visiting.
Explore the top 10Review data collected October 11, 2026 · 78 candidates compared
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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Hayward
A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.
01 / Alamo Square
Nopa
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
02 / Emeryville
Doyle Street Cafe
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
5515 Doyle St #10, Emeryville, CA 94608
03 / West Alameda
Cafe Jolie
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1500 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
04 / Downtown Berkeley
La Note
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
2377 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
05 / San Ramon
Katy's Korner
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
2550 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
06 / Fruitvale
Understory
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
Ohlone Territory, 3340 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
07 / Livermore
Wingen Bakery & Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
50 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
08 / Hoover - Foster
Nib's Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
3112 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
09 / Southgate
Denny's Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
25010 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
10 / Hayward
Acqua E Farina
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541
AT A GLANCE
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01 / Nopa
Alamo Square · New American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: expensive
Directions ↗02 / Doyle Street Cafe
Emeryville · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗03 / Cafe Jolie
West Alameda · French
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗04 / La Note
Downtown Berkeley · French
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗05 / Katy's Korner
San Ramon · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗06 / Understory
Fruitvale · Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms
Directions ↗07 / Wingen Bakery & Restaurant
Livermore · Brunch
1 of 3 rating platforms
Directions ↗08 / nib's Restaurant
Hoover - Foster · Breakfast
1 of 3 rating platforms
Directions ↗09 / Denny's Restaurant
Southgate · American
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗10 / Acqua e Farina
Hayward · Italian
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗| Restaurant | Area | Type | Yelp | TripAdvisor | Plan your visit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01Nopa | Alamo Square | New American | 4.5 / 5 3,075 reviews | — | 4.4 / 5 739 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 02Doyle Street Cafe | Emeryville | American | 4.5 / 5 1,658 reviews | — | 4.4 / 5 89 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 03Cafe Jolie | West Alameda | French | 4.4 / 5 1,059 reviews | — | 4.4 / 5 114 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 04La Note | Downtown Berkeley | French | 4.4 / 5 2,119 reviews | — | 4.3 / 5 397 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 05Katy's Korner | San Ramon | American | 4.4 / 5 1,069 reviews | — | 4.2 / 5 216 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 06Understory | Fruitvale | Restaurant | 4.8 / 5 192 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 07Wingen Bakery & Restaurant | Livermore | Brunch | 4.7 / 5 435 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 08nib's Restaurant | Hoover - Foster | Breakfast | 4.7 / 5 264 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 09Denny's Restaurant | Southgate | American | 4.6 / 5 1,663 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 10Acqua e Farina | Hayward | Italian | 4.6 / 5 1,145 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
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