Sip & Savor

This place is so amazing! The theme here is mixture. They do it well. The pumpkin spice oolong milk tea was perfect; the flavors mesh so well together and the burnt caramel and honey cream compliments and enhances the flavor. The ube taro milk tea also had a good mixture of flavors; you can obviously tell it's not a basic taro or ube drink. The texture is very creamy as they use a non dairy creamer probably maybe oat milk? We have to come back and try the drinks with toppings next time. The popcorn chicken is made with five spice mixed with some other spices that make it pop nicely. They nailed the texture with the outside having this gentle crumbly feel and the inside being soft and juicy. The batch we got was cooked hot and fresh, I almost burned my tongue! Which is a good thing! The Carbonara was really good. It wasn't overly mushy and soupy like some places make it. It wasn't overly eggy tasting. It's got a nice and strong salty cheesy and peppery taste and the meat used has a smoky, bacony, almost grilled flavor to it. Again everything mixes so well together. If I had to think of any downsides, it's probably the price. $8 for a drink, and $18~20 for a pasta that is on a medium~smaller size. It's pricey but we'll still come back. I have a feeling (I may be wrong) that the pumpkin spice drink is more of a sippy drink especially with the honey cream so it would've been cool to have a sippy cap with it as an option.

Imagine your fave boba shop..... but with an Italian flare??? literally, they have pastas and pizzas on the menu! this was new for me. Sip and savor has been on my must go list since they opened! I needed to check it our since I'm local to hayward and always curious about the newest boba spots and cafes. My friends and i all decided to get different drinks to taste test them all.I got the peach matcha latte ,gotta say, I LOVED the puree!!! so yummy. Another notable one was the Peaches + Cream and the Ube Coffee. Recommend those two!!! the food was pretty good too. The popcorn chicken was nicely seasoned and the pieces were HUGE. I think i need to try more of their Italian options.

If you're in and around the Hayward and San Lorenzo area, this is another small business in the books, and y'all should TRY this place out! Thank you to several K-Pop hosts that I've known over the past few years for introducing me to this place -- not only are they Asian-owned, but they're also K-Pop friendly as well! Noona Events had their GOT7 event last week here at this Sip & Savor, and from the moment I walked in, the aroma of pasta and the pungent smell of tea leaves and boba INSTANTLY caught my eye. Everything is made from natural -- from Thai tea, to boba, to the delicacy of pastas the Asian or the traditional Italian way. I ended up caving into the Thai tea only because I had a REALLY strong sweet tooth this past week, and was also really hungryThe storefront was really spacious, and it even had a backdrop where you could take pictures of yourself, with or without the signs and the picket fans. Everything within the shop was pretty clean -- well maintained and hygienic as well. The staff was also VERY friendly, giving us the best recs as well as presenting to us the drinks that were present I'll definitely be back for MORE events here, or even on regular visits -- I hope this boba shop STAYS around for the long-term cuz we're going to need them around so we can boost their business while celebrating our favorite boy or girl groups!

A boba spot with italian food! I only came in to try the boba drinks but I will definitely come back to try their food. We came in before the after school rush since this place is near a high school. You can order with the workers or through the self order kiosk. I liked how the inside was decorated well and spacious. They also offered fun games for people dining in. The workers were very nice. Their drinks were just okay so minus one star. The boba didn't have much taste even though it was on the menu as "honey boba." There was nothing bad about the drinks but there wasn't anything wow-ing.

New-ish boba/drink and Italian food spot! Their food menu has lots of small bites as well as pizza + pasta dishes, which I want to come back and try! Drink menu has classic milk teas, Vietnamese coffee, matcha drinks as well as refreshing fruit teas, which I opted for. The inside was sooo cute, decorated for Christmas and had Home Alone 2 playing. There's also a variety of board games available, and I saw a few tables sitting and playing together!Peace Rose Oolong Tea (5/5): Floral and not too sweet, which was perfect for me. I added lychee jelly for personal preference and I liked it! Also came out super fast after we ordered on the kiosk.Even if it's cold outside, I'm always craving a drinky drink. Next time I'd also try the food/snacks + Viet coffee when I'm in the mood!

I'd never seen a boba shop that also sells Italian food, so I knew I had to check this place out!Sip & Savor is located in a shopping center off of Mission with lots of parking. Inside, the store has cute decor and lots of seating. There was a TV with a movie playing. I imagine this place would be a great hangout spot for local students.My friends and I ordered ahead online. Service was quick! It was ready soon after we arrived.I got fries and a mango lemon passionfruit green tea. The fries were super crispy and the serving was pretty large. Perfect snack for sharing with friends. My drink was refreshing, but I thought that the fruit flavor wasn't very strong. Maybe less fruit flavor was added because I got lower sweetness. My friend ordered pasta and she said it was really good.I wouldn't come here just for the boba, but I would come back if I wanted a tasty meal along with a refreshing drink. Next time, I might try one of their matchas instead. I don't often see peach matcha lattes on menus. The pizzas also look tempting!

This spot deserves an updated review. Unfortunately, still not a fan of milk teas, boba and sweet drinks BUT I am a fan of their savory items.Now, the reason for my update: *** BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS! You heard that right....this yummy dish is offered at a boba shop located in a strip mall in Hayward! Found out by accident when I saw a post on IG and Yelp friend (Natasha) posted a Sip and Savors' Special of the Day pic.This wonderful Italian dish was perfectly cooked, tender, melt-in-your mouth and rich on top of perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes with some baby carrots The owner/chef, John knows what he's doing! After chatting, I was right about his talent (to offer beef cheeks on your menu!): Michelin-trained chef and worked in various restaurants including with Chef David Fisher.....Foodies! you know whats up! Highly recommend Sip and Savor! I'm definitely going back for more! He needs to do a pop-up event to showcase his talents! *hint* :)Call for availability or DM via IG: @sipandsavorhayward

A boba + pasta is a novel business concept. It's understandable that the reviews have been positive so far. Unfortunately, I respectfully disagree with the raving reviews. 1. The tapioca pearls that were served to me at night were mushy, not plump and chewy like fresh tapioca. This decreases the drink's enjoyment when the topping is off. Maybe it's a nighttime issue, but good boba businesses should know to make fresh tapioca around the clock especially at night. 2. The drink prices are unusual for this area in Hayward. For context, this is a plaza that has a liquor store, nail salon, and CSL Plasma next door. It's not a scene with trendy restaurants that deserve premium pricing. The $7-8 range puts them on par with high-end boba shops like Chicha San Chen 吃茶三千 or 7 Leaves, but this is not at that level. 3. The food is equally expensive. For a cafe of this caliber, a pasta served out of plastic tubberware for $20 is difficult to accept. A more appropriate price point would be $8-$10 for popcorn chicken - maybe calamari. For reference, $20 would get you real nice pasta at Pasta Supply Co in SF. If this business can improve their quality and make their prices more competitive, they can win some customers in Hayward.

This Boba spot is pretty close and pretty good. The decorations are pretty cool right now for Halloween, I want to see how it is for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know they'll go crazy.The service was pretty quick and the staff is hella nice. They're pretty easy going and the one girl working there had very on brand nails for Halloween lol. I ordered boba and popcorn chicken. The chicken is flavorful and tender. Boba was good!

Super good me and my friend went and the drinks were amazing we really recommend the mangonada one! But the popcorn chicken was so bomb also the service was amazing 10/10