Tomato Eats - Castro Valley

I'm giving this Tomato Eats a 3.5 rating. I've tried a few different things from their hot bar, as well as their roasted chickens, and the quality is good. In g... read more I'm giving this Tomato Eats a 3.5 rating. I've tried a few different things from their hot bar, as well as their roasted chickens, and the quality is good. In general, I find their hot bar selection very limited and unchanging, plus usually some of trays are empty. Another thing that disappoints me is that it's got a deli sign but the deli menu is only salads. If you want a sandwich, they have pre-made ones in a refrigerator nearby in the grocery store. A deli where you can only order salads and not sandwiches? Seems weird to me. Not a huge fan of pre-made sandwiches packaged in wasteful plastic containers.

Tomato is a prepped food/fresh soup dispensary within Castro Valley Natural Grocery. the foods are scooped for u, it isn't self-serve. it's adjacent to the cash... read more Tomato is a prepped food/fresh soup dispensary within Castro Valley Natural Grocery. the foods are scooped for u, it isn't self-serve. it's adjacent to the cashier station. prepped food was $10.99/lb.? didn't see what was available. probably all foods were covered. seemed higher than whole foods. soups are 8 oz. (3.99), 12 0z (4.99) 16 oz (5.99) samples weren't available. eats: red chicken pozole (5.99) had a nice flagrance/smell, went for it. -tasted like a spicier version of minestrone soup had an heavy oilness at the finish, 3.5 stars, wouldn't reorder.

For the first time, I ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Tomato Eats. They offered an 8 lb. turkey, perfect for a small family, and sides al a carte. The bird was... read more For the first time, I ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Tomato Eats. They offered an 8 lb. turkey, perfect for a small family, and sides al a carte. The bird was cooked on a rotisserie with an amazing combination of herbs and stuffed with organic apples, onions and herbs. Result was moist, delicious and with crispy skin! I added potatoes au gratin and blistered green beans (yum as well) and was in Thanksgiving bliss! I'm a great cook but my turkey never was this good...they do the fuss and muss and I get a great meal? No contest! Number of meals are limited so I'm already trying to sign up for next year LOL

Tomato is like a Whole Foods buffet but behind glass. I was so happy to find it in the Castro Valley Natural Grocery Store. There were several oldish looking ve... read more Tomato is like a Whole Foods buffet but behind glass. I was so happy to find it in the Castro Valley Natural Grocery Store. There were several oldish looking veggies but I bought them anyway because to be at a buffet in the age of Corona is my nirvana. I got the home fries, a dish mash of carrots, zucchini, and maybe onions, an amazing carrot dish, garlic mashed potatoes, a mini biscuit and some kind of over-cooked kale. It was all delicious! It was pricey at $10.99 a pound but like I said...I would almost pay anything to get a smorgasbord! Now sadly not all the help is great. One gal with pink hair was awesome and she helped my husband but the other helper who helped me was very unhelpful and didn 't listen. First, it took her forever to even wait on me. Then, I would say, I want a small amount and she grabs a humongous box. Then I say, I want 3 potatoes and she scooped out 20. I was like 3! 3! Finally, I opened my mask and said it again very loudly. Annoying. My husband said the turkey meatballs were good. The salad was the best, he said! I really liked the store too so I will review that next. I hope people will go so that this new food Mecca can stay in business! There are also a few other businesses inside like Japanese place, Seven Hills Bakery, a vinegar and oil place, a spice place, and a butchery. There is also a coffee shop!

The selection was quite limited. Besides the pre-packaged burritos kept warm under a lamp, there was a self-serve soup station and some desserts available in th... read more The selection was quite limited. Besides the pre-packaged burritos kept warm under a lamp, there was a self-serve soup station and some desserts available in the cold case. I was really hoping to find a fresh Farmer's salad. I settled for the summer corn soup, which was just average. I had anticipated corn chowder, especially since the clam chowder ran out shortly after noon and wasn't available for the rest of the day. You pay for everything at the cash register. Overall, I was disappointed in several ways. They've really reduced the options here. I might have enjoyed the baked goods more, but I was in a hurry.