Macs By Icky

This coffee and ube place is a Union City Filipino special — none that can ever be replaced. I remember this being Hippies Brew (the Black owned business) before they closed down, but I’m actually glad the owners who operate Macs by Icky actually decided to lease this property and put it to good use — doing event pop-ups, while continuing operations at their very home store. It’s also very conveniently located right by Toppings Too, so there is actually quite a bit of space to find parking should you find yourself craving a bit of ube and a bit of kick of coffee. I ordered an ube latte — in a large, and it did NOT disappoint, y’all. When I tell you there were more hints of ube syrup than there were in all of everything else, alongside the espresso shots, it tasted like it was destined for success. The hospitality at Macs by Icky was very open, welcoming, and they even gave you suggestions for drinks if you were walking in, being completely clueless for the very first time.

A real love letter to local culture with a beautifully modern twist! Bustling on a Sunday afternoon but still provided fast and excellent service. Make sure to stop here if you need a pick-me-up :)

You would think for how much of a snob the employees acted their drinks would at least be good... Came here today to a cashier with his back turned against the register (with his hair in full view which, by the way, could use a hat or net if he happens to be handling food), gave grace and waited for him to turn around. No greetings nor pleasantries, waited for me to say what I wanted to order, so I did. I also said I wanted oat milk for my latte to which he responded with the sassiest "What?", maybe if the music in-store was not so loud he would hear me. He then asked for my name and then I paid. By this time, I already wanted to leave. I had my eye on the receiving area where the drinks would be handed. The barista, seeing as I am looking, flicked his pointing finger, signaling that my coffee is done-did not call my name (which defeats the purpose of the cashier asking for my name in the first place). This was not a major issue as I am the only customer there at the time, but this shows little to no communication between two employees with varying roles, and overall, contributed to the rude and unwelcoming ambiance that the cashier inaugurated. As the young people would say, the latte was "mid" at best. The place was empty for good reason. Altogether, I would not recommend. There are better places with better people to support.

Music is a little loud but understandable due to opening day 👍. OG Halo Halo was really good, just wish they would have layered the ingredients a after a scoop of shaved ice since the the plastic spoons aren't string enough to mix. Minty milky child like, had a real mint flavor. Son killed the smashed lemonade. Good new addition to union city

This place was shown to me by my mom an I said "THAT LOOKS GOOD!" . We went and it did not disappoint. Service: GOOD Food: SARAP (Delicious) I had a choco taco an it was good and the lemonade was HUGE I have put some pictures down below. (Ps: if you read this whole thing 👍)