Super bummed to have to write a bad review for this store. My first experience in there was great a…read moremonth ago and I was hoping to be a regular. I work nearby, and while I usually shop near my home in Oakland, I thought I'd try a new store and support local Alameda businesses. I got a 510 battery which I really liked a lot but lost a week later. So I stopped back in last week to buy a new 510 battery. Just like the first time, he said he was going to give me a special deal, and pay $25 instead of $30. Unfortunately, that battery's threads were faulty so I took it back five minutes later and exchanged it. But again, unfortunately, that battery quit after using it for a few days. I took it back in yesterday to exchange it. Obviously, this brand has some issues, but the owner again told me he was going to give me a great deal and sell me another 510 battery instead of replacing the one that didn't work. We went back-and-forth a little bit, and I left frustrated and with a useless battery. I'll go back to shopping in Oakland at my regular smoke shop since the person running this store cannont be trusted.

Knockoff place refused to print out my receipt, and then handed me a flume backwards that turned…read moreout to be a Float for $33 what a scam don't go there unless you can careless smh what a shitty place

I cannot BELIEVE this deliciousness was so close to me this long and I had no idea. Got a recco…read morefrom a coworker and went to check it out. I caught them 30 minutes before they close but that didn't matter because everything was made FRESH! I had the Cesar salad and chicken wings. I have not had wings this good in YEARS! Nice size, excellent flavor, and cooked just right! The salad was refreshing with fresh, crisp lettuce. It'll be my new go to and I can't wait to try everything on the menu. The workers were very kind also and the inside was very clean - much nicer than I anticipated!

Good hearty filling food Mexican and Filipino food. But it's greasy…read more The QuesaBirria pictures show 3. But they only give one. Ordered online on their site. Much easier and cheaper than doordash Classic Lumpia (4)and QuesaBirria. They also sell beer and some garlic noodles I want to try.

Staff is extremely attentive and will ask if you need any assistance. Usually can find something…read moreinteresting on the shelf and the beer selection is exceptional especially if looking for a solid German, Belgium or microbrew. I've not been disappointed with the mangers recommendations, so if looking to try something new your in good hands. -Jerome

Interesting that I have never done a review on this location or the one in Reno???…read moreAnd we go to the Reno location often. Quality/Quantity - Got a few cases of beer, as drinking the WHOLE day in a few wineries and breweries was not enough.... Also available - Spirits, liquor, wine, mixers, non alcoholic drinks, etc. Usually has everything we need. Good selection. Atmosphere - A block away from our Rosenblum winery, so very convenient for us. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 8, 9 or 10pm. See Yelp or website. Parking across the street with a security guard. Service - Good. Price - $27 for two 6 packs, a little expensive but we were partying, so I didn't really look at the prices, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1994 with your 166 locations.

Great and kind customer service from Jahir Two doors down…read morefrom a great pizza spot Beer, wine, liquor choices are enumerable Hard kombucha and craft beer selection fantastic

Good and convenient place to pick up drinks and snacks in DT Oakland! Owner is very friendly.read more

the aisles here are very narrow, the small store is crammed full of aisles. didn't really see what…read morethey had to offer beyond what i passed by. lots of different kinds of booze, soft drinks, groceries, cigs, snacks, dairy products. drink: "Strainge Beast" Hard Kombucha (16 oz. 6.66) 7% alcohol -has organic fruit juice content of 19.5%. mix of ginger, lemon, hibiscus. -nice blend of booze & kombucha (organic teas), best combo ever tasted. -no nasty tasting kombucha nor generic booze. top quality stuff!

Super friendly liquor store. Everyone is always so welcoming when you enter. They have great prices…read moreand as well as an appropriate selection of drinks and mixers to please any drinking soirée; almost as good if not better than BevMo depending on what drinks and size. Also other good conveniences such as nick nacks and tobacco,lottery etc. as any other store. Always super helpful . Store very-neat and clean. Very organized and well labeled.

Walked in I was greeted. I asked questions on prices. He very kindly answered! I loved he was…read morepolite and didn't get aggravated! This store has everything so many goodies. His prices were very reasonable to me. I had a great time walking around . Picking up so many new food items. I loved the honey bun donuts. Customer service A1! Thank you for being so kind!

Wide selection of several styles of both beer and Cider at fair prices. It looks very Oakland on…read morethe outside side and very Lafayette in the beer cooler.

This is, hands-down, the best and most special neighborhood market ever. I've lived near it for…read moremuch of my life, and Sam (plus his wife, and Amy, and Carl's brother whose name I can't recall, and Carl himself who now owns a market in Dublin) has made it the greatest. The pricing is always on par or usually lower than other spots in town. During the pandemic, a beloved clerk there (Kenny, miss you!) told me that a customer had told him they should raise prices on an item, because another market in town was selling it for 30% more or so. Kenny mentioned that to Sam, who firmly said, "no, I'm not raising prices." Our hero. He also stocks things for neighborhood locals if they even mention wanting them. It's the spot for every kid to run into and pick out an ice cream or candy (and maybe tell Amy about their baseball game, she always asks). I went in a few years back after living elsewhere for years, and Sam was so lovely. He also knows my entire family - Mom and Dad go in all the time; Dad is now buying most groceries there; my sister, brother-in-law, and nephews lived in the neighborhood for most of the last years and they travel here weekly now and usually hit up A-1 to get favorites. They have amazing vegetarian and vegan options; the produce is ALWAYS fresh and well-picked (and priced - best price for avocados); the frozen foods are always interesting and tempting; and they have fresh Firebrand bread every day! It's also a really safe space for everyone - kids, adults, all of us. Between the lovely culture he's created, and the insane merchandising skill, and the products... I think Sam might be a magician. Go! You will not be disappointed.

This is our neighborhood market and we love it! Produce is always fresh and they carry almost…read moreeverything you'll need. The selection is pretty amazing - I even saw my favorite French cookies (Bonne Maman biscuits). I'm usually here when I just need a few things for dinner - a few russets, organic strawberries or a bag of broccoli. Friendly service and no lines - what's not to love?

mostly everything you need whenever you need it I wouldn't say the grocery part is that stocked but…read morethe alcohol in any other immediate staples you may need in case you run out of something you can get here they have a wide selection of incense. The guys that run it super sweet and the customer service is great.

Better Buy has many of the necessites a grocery carries + beer…read more beer is well represented in both microbrew six packs and big bottles. mainstream beers also. also all beers priced or the price is inferred. (single frame pricing). expect 6 packs micros to be the same as whole foods) pour: kona brewing, longboard island lager, 22 oz. 4%? not listed 3.39 + -light tasting brew, real lager 2.5 stars (not a lager lover) on draught: -friendly chitchat by arab clerks -good selection of brews albeit a little pricey. -friendly, you forget about the added expense.......

Broadway Liquors is one of my favorite local spots in Oakland. I get excited to come in. Liquor…read morestores are a dime a dozen, but these guys distinguish themselves well. They are open LATE (see hours). They aren't cheap, and they have really good alcohol. While most liquor stores have a general, cliche selection of boring beer (Bud, Coors, Miller, Corona)--these guys are heavy handed with local craft. Faction Brewery in Alameda (for example) makes a really good brew. My two favorites are The Penske File, and the Faction Pale Ale. Broadway has them BOTH. Faction is not impossible to find; it is rare. Off the top of my head, others include: (Faction, Almanac, Anchor, 21st, Drakes, and Fort Point. Also a lot from So Cal. (Stone, Beaver, Ballast Point). Im sure more. That's just beer! I haven't made my way to wine or spirits... But picture the best of everything local that bottles and they may have it. In addition to alcohol, they also sell bitters, as well as syrups. Also sells lots of tobacco and a lot of other nicotine products. But come on, that shit sucks and is horrible for you!

I've tried to call them a dozen times. They never answer the phone. I don't want to have to drive…read moreall the way there to see if they have what I'm looking for.

Perfect spot to lay back and grab a drink after work. The Good Hop has a good selection and great…read moreservice. I really hate to see it go, especially since this is one of my go to spots with my coworkers

Excellent spot on Telegraph for craft beer. I wanted to grab a drink before a show across the…read morestreet and saw that Good Hop had both draft as well as cans (for take away or on-site). The draft selection alone was quite good, but with all of the cans to choose from too you could easily find yourself partaking of a few hours. Beyond that, Good hop has a really laid back vibe and felt like it was full of mostly locals. The bartender/cashier was a one-person show but took care of everyone's needs very quickly. Will definitely go again next time I'm in Uptown!