It's a lovely bougie grocery store. Very well stocked,…read moreeverything is very clean with excellent presentation. Great salad bar where you can pick the type of lettuce and all the toppings and they have gluten-free soup that is excellent especially the chili soup. Give this place a try you will be glad you did.

It's been over 5 years of operations and things are humming along well:…read more - new rewards program - lots of traffic = fresh produce/products - community oriented staffers, they give away the leaves/stems of the produce they have prepped - all fiber is good fiber and free organic fiber is unheard of - they finally got rid of the dumpling spot and now have a salad bar, it's organic, wholesome and economical! Prices based on size not weight, individualize to your hearts desire or pick one of their menu options. We did the create your own, so so many toppings!!! And dressings. Buy small, support local endeavors like these.

I remember the first time visiting Baron's Quality Meats and Seafood and we bought a Denver Steak,…read morewhich was recommended by a friend's dad who used to be a butcher. [From the web] "A Denver steak, also known as Zabuton, is a relatively new, well-marbled, and tender cut of beef from the chuck primal section under the shoulder blade. It comes from the serratus ventralis muscle and is prized for its rich flavor and buttery texture, similar to a ribeye, despite being from a traditionally tougher area of the cow. It is best cooked using high-heat searing methods to fully develop its flavor and tenderize it. After cooking it, it wasn't as tender as we had hoped. He said you need to braise it. D'oh! We enjoy looking at the customer's dry aged beef sitting in the display case. Support your local business.

This was my first time at this location. I usually go to the Alameda store. This was near the front…read moreof the marketplace. It's nice to have a closer option for quality meat and seafood. There's plenty of free parking and tons of shops nearby. The only difference I noticed is the service. It's not as welcoming or friendly as the Alameda location, and that stood out to me. Other than that, the quality of the products is solid.

An iconic old style Italian Market & Deli that's makes up some tasty sandwiches. Located on "the…read moreBoulevard" in Castro Valley, this long time deli is our go-to place when visiting my wife's home town. Thr inside is one big market containing whatever Italian food item you might possibly want. Only a couple of small table inside to eat at and none outside makes Luca's an order and take out place, but their sandwiches are definitely worth it!

If you're looking for comforting, generous portions of classic Italian staples right in Castro…read moreValley, Lucas is a solid local go-to. Lasagna: The highlight of the meal. It arrives rich, heavy, and properly layered with plenty of meat, ricotta, and melted cheese. The marinara sauce hits the right balance--savory with just enough acidity to cut through the richness. Total comfort food that easily leaves you with leftovers for the next day. Eggplant Parmesan: A very close second. The eggplant is sliced well and cooked until tender without getting soggy, which is always the real test for an eggplant parm. The breading holds up nicely under a heavy blanket of melted mozzarella and sauce.

Fresh, flavorful, and fast! It's always a good idea to stop…read moreby for a slice of heaven at Slice House by Tony Gemignani in Castro Valley, CA. Fresh delicious pizza and friendly staff. La mejor pizza en la ciudad de Castro Valley, CA. recién horneada, sabrosa y servicio amable.

The service was top tier!!!! And the pizza was so crispy and delicious. I definitely recommend…read morecoming here. One of my favorite pizza spots. The goats are Richard and Dianara

Just found my new produce market and I'm OBSESSED…read more They have such a beautiful selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, plus a huge variety of herbs, seasonings, pastas, and even local honey. The staff is super friendly, they're open every day, and y'all... two FULL bags of fruits and veggies for less than $30! Safe to say, I found my new gem. This is officially my produce market.

Green Valley Produce has been around for at least 20+ years but first time visiting after a 6 year…read moreabsence. I believe new owners and gentleman working was friendly and welcoming. I mainly visited for the fresh roasted peanuts which was the big draw here over the years. Sizes ranging from a small, medium to large bag @ $3.99/lb. The medium will get you a lb. Not sure when they were roasted but still good. Green Valley Produce is a small open store/stand offering fruits, some veggies, (no fresh herbs) and Middle Eastern spices, some vacuum-sealed meats, lentils, olive oils, dates, and some all meat puff pastry and vegetarian pies made locally. I left with some okra, yams, garlic, ginger spices, homemade beef pies...and of course, roasted peanuts. *** Overall 3.5 stars *** Pricing on fruit reasonable considering I just went to the Farmer's Market and noticed Green Valley selling the same Cara Cara oranges for 1.89/lb vs $3.89/lb which will get ya 4 oranges! I'm all for supporting small business but sheesh! Open 7 days a week from 830am - 730pm I wouldn't go out of your way to stop by unless you're wanting some roasted peanuts, reasonably-priced fruit and veggies and in the area. Support small business! Plenty of lot parking in front and located off B Street, next block over from Grocery Outlet

Went here because I got a gift card as a Xmas gift. The owner honored it. I love the Dubai cups and…read morethe Turkish delights are my favorites, everything always tastes fresh and is high quality. I will for sure comeback to try the mixed nuts. Can you guys please make a cookies and cream Turkish delight?? Please and thank you!

The Old City Roastery been on my watchlist since they popped up all on my fyp with their famous…read moredubai chocolate desserts, various candies from Jordan, and sourcing of other popular ice cream like the Tu Cha fruit tubs. I finally had some down time to stop by on a Saturday lunch, and it was pretty empty since I visited during Ramadan. But the man working behind the counter was so friendly and patient with me. I literally felt like my stomach was bigger than my eyes, I wanted to try everything. But got a few chocolate covered goodies from kunafa to dates to regular dark chocolate for me and my coworkers. EVERYBODY loved it. My favorite hands down was the chocolate covered date. You HAVE to get that one. I only got a single, but I wish I got like five. You can also pick and choose and they provide you a little baggie to put them all in. They also sell turkish delight which he cuts for you by hand. I really enjoyed the pomegranate one as a nut-allergy girlie. The rose water was a little too rose-y for me. Too floral, it tasted like the smell of a grandma with her potpourri. They also sell nuts and other goodies like Palestinian ceramics. I had to get myself a Falasteeni ceramic magnet. It was so beautiful, painted with olives all over. Zaytoun aesthetic! Will def be back to calm my sweet tooth. And always, free Palestine!

Tried out Rigatoni's with my wife and our two kids last night. New to the area and wanting to…read moresupport local spots, we went in with an open mind after seeing the post about the Dublin location closing down after 27 years. We ordered the lasagna, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, and rigatoni bolognese, solid classic Italian comfort food. (The lasagna was my favorite of the three though my wife thought frozen lasagna from Grocery Outlet tastes better.) The self-serve bread bar was a nice touch and a hit with the kids. The dining room had a relaxed, low-key vibe, not too crowded for a Saturday, which meant no wait and plenty of room for our family. Food was fine; nothing that especially stood out, but nothing wrong with it either. Comparable entrees all run about $19, and with self-serve water and bread bar, service felt pretty hands-off; the woman checked-in with us just once during the whole meal. In contrast, we've also recently eaten at 88BaoBao, which is another counter-service type of restaurant but comparable entrees run about $11-$14. Despite being the "cheaper, no-frills" option, the young teen waiter/server/bus boy came by repeatedly to check in on us, refilled our water multiple times, and even noticed our daughter was cold and closed the door for us. My wife, who almost never tips extra, went back after the meal just to hand him an additional tip. That contrast made the value gap at Rigstoni's stand out more than it might have otherwise. The restaurant itself was pleasant enough and not too crowded, which was nice for our family, but at a higher price point with more hands-off service, it didn't feel like it justified a 20% tip the way a place doing more for us did. Still hoping Rigatoni's finds its footing, we like having good options nearby. ________ Non-Asian restaurants versus Asian restaurants in Castro Valley. *don't know who the owner at Rigatoni's is and the staff seems to be Latin. *I would assume 88BaoBao has Chinese owners and the outstanding service was from a Caucasian, maybe Hapa teenager with glasses working there.

Rigatoni's Restaurant is a fast-casual Italian eatery located in a very popular shopping center in…read moreCastro Valley. I feel like it's been a staple in downtown for many years, and give nostalgic memories for those that have lived in the area. Now with kiddos, we stopped by for a quick meal after a weekend event with a big group. We were able to grab seating right away and order at the register/grab our numbers. I miss a complimentary bread bar, and Rigatoni's has never failed with that :) Service is friendly and our meals came out accordingly. A few standout comforting dishes: the Rigatoni Bolognese, Broccoli & Chicken Rigatoni, Cheese Ravioli, House Made Lasagna, and the Fettuccine Alfredo to name a few. The lasagna comes with a rich meat sauce, but what I love about the rigatoni bolognese is that it comes in a cream sauce which is just so tasty. There's a little something for everyone on the menu here. They have a kiddo menu, sandos, salads and other starters, and combo meals for a smaller-sized entrée, a soda, and choice of starter soup or salad. They have soups and sauces to-go, and appears they do parties/catering. Rigatoni's will always have a special place in my heart ~ it's a pretty straight-forward establishment that does the trick. Parking can be found in the adjacent shopping center, pricing is fair.

Great neighborhood store! With great quality and locally sourced food. Everyone there is so…read morefriendly.

Everyone was very kind, helpful, and the sandwiches and produce were superb. Definitely worth to…read morecheck out and I will be heading back here again.

Butter. We all love it...even those of us that should love it a little less according to the fit of…read moreour clothes. I used to make butter sandwiches when I was little. Thick wheat bread slathered with butter and smashed together was a favorite treat when I would come home from school. Yep, I'm a lover of the butter. So when I saw this tube of Cinnamon Molasses butter laying on the corporate kitchen counter during Wed bagel day this morning, I thought hmm. I was not tempted though, until another gal tried some and pronounced it just like Cinnamon Toast or 'your grandmother's cinnamon rolls'. Well Grandma never made cinnamon rolls, it was more like arroz con pollo, but I can imagine how good they would have been since her cooking skills are sick. I slathered some on and made my way back to my corporate cube. The first bite...HOLY CRAP! This stuff is the bomb. One of my other coworkers guiltily showed up in the kitchen with a 1/4 of a bagel saying she had already had one but that butter was so good she had to have another tiny bit. According to one of my coworkers, a neighbor of someone here makes these and gave them some samples. Gosh, I wish I had neighbors like that. Locally made, fatty, flavored butter? Sign me up. I wish they sold not just in bulk but if they had a variety pack in bulk, I WOULD BUY IT!!!!! Garlic chive butter? That would be amazing on a thick juicy grilled steak. Orange ginger? Mix that into some cream cheese frosting for a tangy kick. And yes, the Cinnamon Molasses. Catch me sneaking into the kitchen for another 1/4? Heck no, I'm having me a 1/2.

I tried the Cinnamon Molasses flavor for a few batches of Rice Krispy treats and it was AMAZING!…read moreEveryone in our office loved them and couldn't believe there was even butter flavors like this. I also sauteed vegetables and buttered bread with the Garlic Parmesan and it was unbelievably good. 5 Stars all around!

Nice clean store with mostly dried, canned, bottled, packaged goods…read more Good selection of individual beer. Some cured meats in fridge too.

Tons of European groceries here. Happy of them I done even have any ideas of what they are. It was…read morenice to go through the store. Ended up getting some pelmini and chocolate banana gummies from Croatia. They have all the stuff for your Dubai chocolates. And panettone! Will be back to try other stuff.