This is my favorite menswear store in the bay area. I really did the vibe of the place that they've…read moreput together and everyone on the staff is super friendly. I've gotten a pair of nice denim here from Warehouse as well as fatigue pants from Orslow. Both times, the staff was on point with helping me nail the sizing. I'd highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to update their wardrobe or add a few pieces to their collection.

Jake was really helpful & we had an excellent shopping experience. We came for jeans for my partner…read moreand we left with the perfect pair -- as well as getting all my questions about denim answered. Overall, the trip was one of the better shopping experiences I have had. They know their stuff and pack a lot of selection in a relatively small store. The one comment I have that doesn't have to do at all with the customer service (which was top-notch) is that the website makes it look like there are fewer options in the store than you actually have (because of what it says is "unavailable for pick up"). So, I'm extra happy we live nearby and made our way in to look.

I love this shop! Talk about customer service! Sadie (sales rep) is super helpful, has great…read moreenergy, genuine, and a over all wonderful person. The shop always has neat t-shirts and other apparel to show some Oakland pride.

Nice inventory... but limited sizes in-stock, high priced, and an ancient credit card system that…read moredoesn't accept Capital One cards. The manager kinda had an at-tit-ude! Lol,

Personalized customer service. Great selection of comfortable shoes, especially Danskos. They…read morerarely have sales which presents a bit of a challenge but they shoes are high quality.

I spent $183 today at the store (10/26/25) I am a old customer and I not only buy my shoes my…read morefamily also purchase from this store. Customer Service was very poor and I was treated poorly. This is not what is expected from neighborhood store. Customer service must be paid attention to for customers regardless of race and color.

Roy is the man. Check this place out, great selection and he will surely have a great conversation…read morewith you as well

Great store! Open…read moredays listed on Yelp are incorrect but can't be updated. They are NOT OPEN ON TUESDAY. Open: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-16:30 Closed: Sunday - Tuesday.

I read the NYT article about this place and was intrigued enough to pop in during a recent visit to…read moreBerkeley to consult the "denim witches." I told the young man helping me exactly what I was looking for, and he returned with exactly what I needed in about 2 minutes. I tried them on, and my husband was astonished at the results and, I think, a little jealous at the efficiency of this shopping experience. Very reasonably priced, too. I've been living in these Levi's since. Thank you!

During the summer, I spent 1 hour in there with the ladies on the lower level trying to find some…read morejeans/work pants. They were the most amazing, patient and detail oriented jean experts I've ever come across. I love this place. I always find some amazing Levi's or Ben Davis bottoms that are just right and comfy for me! I'll be coming back & I highly recommend.

My new go-to spot for jeans shopping!!…read more Before shopping at Maple Street, I'd never had an experience trying on jeans that didn't have me on the verge of tears afterwords. That was, until I stopped into Maple Street. The owner and staff are INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about their stock and how to solve common problems about fit that femme bodies run into with jeans. I've never shopped at such an uplifting, body-positive space before-- the attitude the entire time they helped me find my perfect pair was never that my body was the problem, the jeans just weren't the right cut for what I wanted! If you're looking for a quality pair of jeans picked out with the help of experts, look no further.

Bad customer service, bad vibes. Lots of pressuring to buy overpriced merchandise in an already…read moreover-gentrified neighborhood. Signs everywhere about "don't try on if you're just going to buy elsewhere!", which seems crazy to me, as shopping around is part of life... Sad to see stores like this are taking up space when it could be a small business that fosters community instead.

DECENT VARIETY I…read morecame here on the Sunday before the first day of classes on Wednesday. I went to two stores prior to Bear Basis. I was looking for California Golden Bears clothes I could wear to a sports center/ gym while representing my alma mater. The two stores I went to prior to Bear Basics were more specialized in the merch but I couldn't find what I liked. When I came here I was hoping to find a t-shirt and short that appealed to me. After searching I found the items I liked. The t-shirt I bought had the insignia of the university. Also I bought a pair of blue short with a Cal logo. Both items were Champion brand. I liked the store because of the variety of Cal apparel. What made this store appealing to me while I was a student was the abundance of vintage graphic t-shirts. This was the place where I bought two Beatles album cover t-shirts: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road. When I looked at the vintage shirts upstairs I noticed there were lack of selections unlike before. The quirkiness appeal of this place is gone, but Bear Basics is a nice store to purchase decent apparel.

The selection is horrible, the prices are even worse. They do not take returns after 7 days. If you…read morego within 7 days they only do store credit and will not give you cash back if your new selection is a bit cheaper. Do not come here to get your merch!!

Leave your food and drinks by the door - they have a little table you can place these items at…read morewhile you wander about the store. Here, you'll find women's clothing, jewelry, handbags, hats, accessories, home, beauty, wellness, decor, and lifestyle items. You'll spend time perusing through every inch of the merchandised space. I found that they carry Clare V. handbags - they currently have the ones that are made from real leather, the kind that is buttery soft to the touch! (oooh). I found a book I was first introduced to via social media and when I had recognized it on their shelf, I knew it was meant to find me. There were a few eye-catching prints and colors apparel brands - on the higher-end price point, but looked to be well-made pieces. Good place to try to find a gift for someone or for yourself. Its connected to the kids shop next door and is under the same ownership.

Great clothes. Unique pieces. Timeless and trendy. Nice staff and owner. Thank you all for the…read morelovely clothes!