The Oaktown Spice Shops are such a blessing!! They have such…read morean amazing assortment of spices and blends. Great place to stock up, and purchase gifts. I'm still bummed that the Castro Valley location closed, but I will not pass one of their shops without popping in. The space is welcoming, the service is friendly and helpful.

I use so much more spices now that I found Oaktown Spice Shop. It's like I've been asleep and now I…read morehave gained a new sense...taste.

What a Richmond gem. Glad we stopped by on this Sunday morning. I feel like they have a little bit…read moreof everything. I really liked their bulk supply section and variety of teas. Id espeacially like to thank Maria for listening to the issue we were trying to address and providing her expertise. We will be back again.

For a local natural food location this place is very good. Went to check on the Bill Gates support…read morefor Alzheimer's and memory loss that Clint Eastwood Dick Van Dyke all recommended.

7/7/2025: Inhaling a LATE Lunch at Ranch 99! This location was one of my frequent, shopping digs…read morewhen I resided in SF Bay Area. Now, Ranch 99 is my major PIT STOP heading due EAST to my Sierra Foothills Humble Abode. The hot food served here is consistently delicious and never salty or egregiously bland, i.e., the food is cooked just right--period. Aside, the bakery at Ranch 99 is an added bonus making my pit stop more delectable, enjoyable, and stress-free.

To my fellow Sri Lankans in the Bay Area!…read more They sell this brand of authentic Ceylon Tea here. Lots of fresh produce, frozen goods, fresh seafood and so much more.

The interior is very small, but they have a great selection of prepackaged foods and groceries…read more If you like international snacks, this is the place to load up on your next haul! The ready-made food and desserts looked delicious, though a part of me worries about the rice/meats being left out unrefrigerated.

IDK what kitchens or who cooks these but they are solid for the price. A little low on meat…read moreportions but prices are better than any sit down restaurant nearby. Only sells food 10am Saturdays. 9/10, hidden gem of Thai cuisine with sweet owners, would def recommend and def come again.

Luke in Amazon Returns deserves a Medal of Honor for his exceptional service on so many levels!!…read more His patience, helpfulness, positivity and genuine kindness so were very much appreciated and so rare in today's cultural experience. Thank you Luke! You're a STAR!!

I came to grab some fruits, specifically pineapples. It was nicely cut and ready to eat. I was in…read moreand out within few minutes. All good. I came around 12:31pm, it was crowded. Folks buying lunch and grocery. When I am in town, I come here to grab some fruits or other ready to eat foods.

We came on a random Wednesday night, and so glad that we did. It was just us for a while, then…read morepeople started to trickle in. We wanted to try a little bit of everything. And every single thing we tried - you could definitely taste the love and effort being put into the food. It felt like our aunties/uncles were cooking for us. Ambiance was intimate, but felt like home. Based on the food alone I'm surprised there aren't wait times or lines out the door. Most memorable were the crispy pork belly, pad see ew, lao sausage. Service was also great. Personable, kind, and timely. So glad to have stumbled upon this restaurant in the community. Will be coming back...regularly!

Came here for early dinner on a Saturday around 5pm for 2. We were the first ones to be seated…read more There is a small parking lot and street parking. It is nicely decorated with sticky rice bamboo containers and mortar and pestle The beef noodle is authentic. Broth is dark rich and slightly sweet. It's not too thick also. Came with so many noodles and Chinese broccoli also which was a nice surprise. The crispy clear wrap was slightly thicker than I am used to but had great authentic sauce and flavor. Came with Vermacelli noodles and veggies. It's a small restaurant but they had business and plenty of Togo orders! Highly recommend and want to come try more dishes!

Great guy, 5* food at a great price, delivers. Not a single bad thing to say. Thanks I'll be…read moregetting many more from you and I highly suggest it to anyone else

Great hospitality! Good clean organic food! I ordered Brisket with baked beans and veggies.read more

I saw pictures of this enticingly delicious looking breakfast sandwich for a "Hot and New" Business…read moreon Yelp....I won't tell you what my eyes were "saying" but I knew my mouth had to get around that sandwich. I visited Eye of the Avocado yesterday which is currently a pop-up in the former Sandbox Bakery/Pinkie's Bakery. On the menu is their signature sandwich which I couldn't even pronounce at first and later figured out that it was the acronym for the sequence of colors in the rainbow: Roy. G. Biv. DUH! They taught us this in kindergarten but I guess I was too busy flirting with Jonathan...this adorabley cute hapa boy (with the Jonathan Bower bowl haircut) that was in my class. Hmmm, I wonder if he's still single?! Back to that signature sandwich...the Roy. G. Biv. - 7 minute egg, herbed butter, cheddar, pickled veggies, brioche ($10). And, what's a breakfast sandwich without bacon (+$3) and avocado (+$2) so I added them both. Gluten-free bread available for +$2. Eye of the Avocado also sells a handful of pastries and coffee. I know $15 is a lot to pay for a breakfast sandwich for a non-sit down restaurant (there's only 3 counter seats and a bench outside) but you're paying for top-notch ingredients here and supporting a small local business. The Roy. G. Biv. may very well be the contender for one of best breakfast sandwiches in San Francisco (with a few tweeks): http://bit.ly/2iMMVrF. The brioche is buttered before toasting which creates sumptuously caramelized edges. The thick bacon was rich and crispy (not too salty) while the perfectly ripe avocado added another layer of butteryness with the pickled veggies giving a punch of acid. The breakfast sandwich had great layers of flavors and was deliciously satisfying. But, you only get one slice bacon so half of the bites were bacon-less. For the price, you should be able to taste the bacon in every bite. I also wish the egg yolk was runnier. IMO, you can't have the ultimate breakfast sandwich without egg porn. The owner and the cashier were super nice, enthusiastic, and you can tell they love what they do. Eye of the Avocado is only running for a couple of more weeks so go get your mouth around the Roy. G. Biv. while you can!

Jes's cooking is consistently delicious! She prepared meals for us customized to specific dietary…read morerestrictions (including low-FODMAP) and it has been just what we need. She is attentive to detail, makes food that tastes good *and* looks beautiful - a range of colors, good combos of ingredients...all reflecting some superb chef skills. And great communication skills. Food made with love and care. If you're considering hiring her, I recommend without hesitation!

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Better produce and prices than Safeway. Little local stores like this are so convenient.read more

Only place I need to visit for my sushi fix. Always the freshest ingredients. Get there early (like…read morewhen they first open or close to it), all of the most popular items sell out fast. Today, I arrived around 2:30p. There were still items available, for me they were my second or third go to items - although I did get a couple firsts. At Tokyo Fish Market, I get my mochi fix (ice cream and shelf), eel and mackerel sushi, tamago and tako sashimi, unagi musubi and onigiri, tako and seaweed salad, flavored aloe waters and chicken katsu (for lil one). All things Japanese can be found here to satisfy whatever craving you may have. I have been coming here for over 20 years now, the quality has never varied - always excellent. I have made special requests, last minute, staff are great at trying to accommodate if they can. I definitely recommend Tokyo Fish Market to locals and those in surrounding areas. The prices are super reasonable. There is definitely no other place like it around here. Only con, parking, especially if you arrive the first few hours after they open. Their parking lot is small and tight, fitting three cars and ADA when you first enter and three to four cars before the exit. There is metered street parking directly in front and down the block, including across the street. It is about a 5 minute drive from the Gilman exit, make a left at the light right after Berkeley Bowl. I get off the Albany exit and ride down San Pablo so I can try to park on the same side as the market. If the weather is nice out, grab your wants from here, take a blanket (all have benches, availability limited) then drive to a nearby park for a picnic and play. Options include Aquatic Park, Cedar Rose Park and Strawberry Creek Park (5 min drive) to Berkeley Marina and Caesar Chavez Park (10 min drive with an off leash dog park onsite and a pathway circling the water). Enjoy!

Still a great place, best quality seafood at reasonable prices. The live crabs I purchased this…read moreseason were tasty, lively and extremely dangerous. I'm a pro at handling these critters, but nearly lost a finger between sink and steaming pot. The counter staff are especially friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Be sure to check out the sake section and intriguing snacks walls.