I love finding new vegan spots in The Bay! This is a small establishment in Oakland off of Franklin…read moreSt. The owner, Mystic, is super nice. A lot of the meals are high in alkaline. I ordered the Pesto Pasta and MY GOD! It is made from all fresh ingredients. It also has mushrooms in it which give it extra flavor. It also comes with a vegan cheese cup. The other thing I can appreciate is that this place sells seamoss infused drinks and exotic fruits. Definitely come and support Mystical Mixes.

The BEST Ital Vegan spot in town!!! The best fresh pressed Seamoss juices and the food is always…read moreflavorful! I eat here almost every day during my lunch and it never disappoints! Big up Mystical Mixes!!!

About 1-2 blocks long, there are a variety of vendors available here. I like that this farmer's…read moremarket has slightly later hours than what I see at other farmer's markets - they are open from 10-2 here instead of 9-1. I came by and got some fresh, sweet strawberries and a thick slice of sourdough focaccia bread that was soft and paired great with some rosemary infused olive oil. They didn't have any hot food vendors though, so I was a bit bummed by that. Parking is available on the street via meters.

3/7/26- Small farmer's market.. Not many stands all yogether. I tent/canopy fruit & vegetable…read morestands. About 1/4 were merch stands for teas, coffee, and info stands. Bought loose all natural teas but they were expensive. From $20 - $30 per bag. I usually buy loose natural teas at my local farmers market in Tracy and they are $15 per bag no matter what type of tea is is. It was quiet since I arrived right at 10am when it opens. Not many people at all walking around. The tea vendor was nice but seemed nervous, which I thought was odd. Unless this was his first time selling. It is a family run home grown teas.

I enjoyed the semi monthly tour of the factory in Oakland:…read more *Bubbly tour guide *Generous tastings of all their goods *A short informative video *Unlimited Q&A *Viewing of the making of my favorite Hodo product, YUBA!!! Super cool stuff, I hope their factory is not moving to NYC, there was a mention in the video, what they don't want to stay in West Oak?!??! Yeah it's a little scary out there. Drive your beater.

If anyone remembers literally the worlds best veggie burger, wildwood...well....these hodo veggie…read moreburgers are AT Least as good...if not better....plus, you can buy these and wildwood burgers went the way of the acquisition.

I like to come here for my green juices and recently stopped by and also decided to try their acai…read morebowl. I got the original one, I believe they have 3-4 acai bowl options total. It was really good, the fruit was fresh and overall I believe a good value for the price. The workers here are always friendly and you can also preorder on the app for pickup.

I really enjoy this place! The hours are great, staff are friendly and selection is awesome!…read morePressed offers quality products at a very reasonable price. Definitely become a VIP- great benefits. If you are looking to juice and/or do a fast this a great starting place. They offer juices, cleanses, wellness shots, smoothies that are bottled, acai freezes/bowls. The store is clean, well lit and they have a few counter seats. Parking is available on the street and behind Safeway. Yes to Pressed!

I stopped by Snow White Coffee in Oakland and had a really great experience. I ordered an iced oat…read morelatte and the espresso was excellent--really nice depth of flavor and well balanced. You can tell they're pulling quality shots. Simple order, but done really well. Barista was welcoming. I'll definitely be back.

By far the worst coffee shop in Oakland. The options are extremely limited, and not in a craft…read moreartisan way. The simplest request for a vanilla latte cannot be upheld. Service is subpar. I've only interacted with one employee who could not offer recommendations after not one, not two, but three requested beverages were unavailable. inside there is no seating and it's quite tiny. the location is prime. it's the first coffee shop on piedmont avenue. it's unfortunate that is does not have more to offer. i would recommend walking farther up to to any other cafe on the street.

Philmore Creamery in North Oakland is a ghost kitchen at the Longfellow Food Pickup (at 5333…read moreAdeline St). This was my first time trying this brand of frozen dessert. I ordered "Espresso Gelato" and " Fresh Squeezed Lemon Sorbetto." Then I came by and picked up my order myself with no issues. These frozen desserts are simply amazing. This is not ice cream. Gelato is like slow-churned ice milk. The Espresso Gelato has a smooth and thick texture. It's not sugary sweet, instead it has a distinct coffee flavor. The Lemon Sorbetto is dairy-free. Yet it's thick and icy. It's interesting how it still has a smooth texture, without an icy bite like a milkshake. Once again, not sugary sweet, just a purely natural lemon flavor. They offer a variety of their popular flavors in pints. Skip the delivery fees, and pick it up yourself. This is a ghost/cloud kitchen, so pickup at the front lobby. (I ordered thru the Doordash app)

I was shocked at how rude the employee at the counter was. On the counter there is a sign saying,…read more"We'll be right back, don't yell!", so I waited, assuming that they would come to me. I could hear laughing in the back, but I wasn't sure if they were packing the orders so I patiently waited until someone came to the front, as the sign said. The employee walked a little bit closer to the counter where I could see her, but she was on her phone, refusing to acknowledge me. I leaned in a bit closer and she looked up from her phone "hon, all you had to say was 'hi' in a belittling voice. I pointed to the sign and explained that I didn't know if I should call out at all. We had an incredibly uncomfortable interaction that can be boiled down to a whole lot of sass for no reason. She went to the back and told her coworker, "I don't know why they gotta be so WEIRD," loud enough that I could hear. She came back with the bag and put in on the counter and when I tried to take it she aggressively snatched it back saying "not yet". She then proceeded to scan it and patronizingly wished me a "nice day". The next customer was greeted in a completely different tone. The gelato was good, the service was not- it's a shame I have to associate the gelato with this interaction.

Pretty good for a Farmers Market. The Himalayan Plate is super cozy - it's basically rice, chicken,…read moreveggies, and some curry-like things. A very wholesome meal. The chicken in particular was very good - much more tender and juicy than I am used to from South Asian food. The momos and the mango lassi were pretty average, although the momos were amusingly long and the mango lassi was very sweet.

Absolutely delicious!…read more I'm a sort of a health nut, bred into me from my college days at Cal. So when it comes to eating, it's all about fresh, organic produce and free-range, line caught proteins as an effort to eat as responsibly as I can. For this reason, some of my favorite meals to this day have been had at the Berkeley Saturday Farmers Market. Cafe Zambala hits just the right spot with their delicious, hearty and healthful plates. My go to orders are usually their veggie delight and Himalayan meal, the main difference being whether you plan on eating chicken or not. For me, both are good, depending on my mood. The Himalayan meal is a healthy portion of whole grain sprouted rice with Himalayan style tandoori chicken, lentils, served with a nice bed of steamed kale and cauliflower, all under a drizzle of cilantro yogurt sauce. It sounds so simple, but the simplicity is what allows the fresh vegetables and their chicken stand out. The flavors are neither heavily spiced nor bland, just enough pop from the natural fresh herbs and vegetables that have cooked into the food. So good. If your vegetarian, the veggie delight will not disappoint. It's served with whole grain rice with stewed root vegetables and a nice bed of organic greens drizzled with the same yogurt cilantro sauce. The sauce isn't overpowering at all, lending a fresh and creamy texture to each bite. And the potatoes are perfectly cooked and tastefully flavored. No herbs get in the way, yet you can taste the fresh succulent vegetables. Their food is never disappoints. Portions are perfect, not huge and not small, leaving your stomach satisfies because your soul feels full. Grab a plate and eat under the wonderful sun. A wonderful energy bowl before you start your Saturday grocery shopping.

Super nice employee who helped us pick out Valerie acai bowls to order. They ran out of hemp seeds…read moreso she offered to sub chia seeds or coconut shards. The açaí bowls are $13 each but were quite filling - the nut butter, subbed gluten free granola, and cacao nibs were delicious. The space is kept clean and we sat outside on barstools. They have stamp cards for smoothies and the açaí bowls which is another nice perk.

The best acai bowl in the Bay, hands down…read more Fresh, organic. Homemade nut butters. I always get an extra scoop. They do not skimp with toppings. Other places I've been to offer strawberries and granola, that's it. Ride bar is not a smoothie bowl, they serve true acai bowls. Also love their espresso drinks. Their iced latte is divine. Friendly and helpful staff, cute space overall. Easy to order. Smoothies are also really good. Wish they were open on Tuesdays!