East Bay Cafe Depot — Restaurant in Fremont

The wife and husband duo that runs this humble cafe are amazing human beings. As I walked into the cafe, I was greeted by Tim who was a busy bee at the moment, while his wife, Wendell, helped me out at the register.

Their observations of my background and ethnicity were astute as their assumptions were all correct. From here on out, we instantly connected and I had a great time chatting with the duo about our lives.

Wendell helped me with my order, Tocino Silog & a Latte, to help me gain the energy I needed for my Friday workday. I was told that their Tocino was the top hit with the customers and that they don't use food coloring (this really made me happy and was a clear sign of the quality of food I was about to experience).

The Tocino Silog was freshly prepared with an immaculate presentation (see pic attached). The flavor of the Tocino was savory with a mild sweetness (this was great for me as I wasn't looking for something too sweet). The Latte also paired well with the Tocino Silog as it too was mildly sweet and complimented the flavors of my hefty breakfast pretty well!

The cafe space was well decorated with retro items here and there. The Christmas decorations were still up and I felt like I was transported to a Holiday Themed cafe.

Ate Wendell and Kuya Tim, I'll be back to try your...

I came here last week for the first time since the change in ownership. I was happy to see some Filipino food items still on the menu but wish there were a larger selection. The staff seem kind, friendly, and helpful. Sometimes the service can be a bit slower with one main person tending to the tables, so if you have a train to catch leave plenty of time to enjoy your meal. The food was delicious. I’ll have to try some of the other items on the menu next time. One thing I did not like was the new tables and chairs. They are white and modern-looking and really don’t suit the rustic and quaint train station atmosphere. I hope it’s not a signal that they’re going for a modernized look overall because the older wooden furniture and the other old-timey decorations really give this place a lot of charm and appeal, making it not just a restaurant but...

This is a very nice and convenient cafe to go to at Centerville Train Station. They serve American and Filipino food here. This is actually my second time coming here and noticed that they have Lamb Tocino, which is quite unheard and probably rarely eaten.

The wait was long because there are some issues in the kitchen, but I’ll let that slide. The staff are friendly when people got here and are apologetic due to problems at the backend.

I also like how the place is decorated trying to match the theme of trains and other transportations. It is small for a dining area, but it’s worth relaxing and...