I can't say enough good things about Central Florist! I ordered a bouquet for my friend's 40th birthday, but unfortunately it was delivered while they were out for the day and had disappeared by the time they got home. I called Bruce, the owner, to let him know what happened, and without hesitation he created a brand new bouquet just a few hours later and had it delivered the very same day. That level of customer service is incredibly rare these days. The replacement arrangement was beautiful, and most importantly, it put a huge smile on my friend's face on their special day. Thank you, Bruce, for going above and beyond. I'll definitely be ordering from Central Florist again! read more

These guys filled my order via DoorDash 1-800-flowers. Quality is terrible. Arrangement arrived with some flowers wilted an old. Florist should always replace with something fresh as needed. Bouquet did not resemble the picture and while I'm not too surprised about that, I would at least expect something close and fresh. They did not supply a packet to put in the water to keep the buffet going. For $100 I am disgusted and will avoid this florist. read more

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As always, Bruce came through with my request for a birthday bouquet. I walked in two days before Mother's Day, in the middle of their preparation for the big day, and he was able to arrange a bouquet while I waited. The result was one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever bought. Thanks again, Bruce! Great service, as always. read more

Central Florist - Peonies, lilies, red and pink roses, and more. - Florists Near Me - Alameda, California

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I went in for a corsage. Beautiful, easy, great service. Thank you! I will definitely be back.

I communicated with Bruce via text about the type of Mother's Day bouquet I wanted for my daughter-in-law. Using only a few descriptive words (I live on the East Coast), Bruce delivered exactly what I had envisioned! An artful floral arrangement with a broad selection of gorgeous flowers! It was well worth the cost. Thank you, Bruce, for your exceptionally responsive service! read more

Alameda's 1-800 Flowers Central feels so welcoming because of Bruce. He's very helpful and kind. Always greets me with warmth and congeniality. His floral arrangements speak volume for themselves. There's not only beautiful floral arrangements but also, cool gifts and awesome cards. Great value to complete the perfect gift for a loved one. Flowers are valuable to me. They can be expensive but if all is considered like their emissions footprint, the time it takes to arrange and set up, and the cost of purchasing them: totally worth every penny. I'm a loyal customer because the owner is so sweet. Bruce, thank you so much for being so thoughtful and a joy to see every time I stop by. Cheers to you and yours! read more

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1800FLOWERS provided them with the proper description on the order, which was for a pink orchid corsage. They sent a purple corsage and the petals were already turning brown on the edges. Then they were rude on the phone and referred me to 1800FLOWERS. You cant hide behind 1800FLOWERS when its your fault! Run, don't walk, to another florist. read more

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Mr.Hamid in Central florist provided the best service, good quality, on-time delivery, good price. This is actually my 2nd order and I am very happy with the outcome. read more

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Bruce at Central Florist was a pleasure to work with. I placed an order for custom floral lettering intended for a funeral. I provided clear details on what I envisioned the final piece to look like and upon pickup, I immediately noticed that everything I had described was beautifully executed. There were also a few creative touches that didn't fully align with the style I originally requested but nevertheless I appreciate the effort that went into the arrangement and am pleased with the results. Thanks Bruce and the Central Florist Team! read more

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I have used Central Florist several times now, and I have been very pleased with this business. In two cases I needed service in a very short timeframe, and both times I was accommodated without hesitation - once with a bouquet and the other time with a plant. Both items were exceptionally healthy and very reasonable. Although these were delivered, I have been in their shop on Central, and they have a beautiful and diverse selection of bouquets snd plants. read more

Once again, Bruce and his team did NOT disappoint! My husband and I both ordered anniversary arrangements and they both were stunning, and exactly what we had hoped. Bruce even called to confirm that the deliveries were completed. We couldn't ask for a better experience from Central Florist! read more

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Great customer service and able to get my delivery out quickly (and right before a holiday!) The nice man I spoke to sold me on the larger poinsettia for my sister. He said it was beautiful and it was (but definitely bigger than I imagined). My sister said it looked like a tree. Lol! My motto: go big or go home. Better big than small, so I'm happy! read more

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We received a sympathy arrangement via 800flowers but it was made by Central Florist. Back in November we also received a sympathy bouquet (we lost 2 parents). Both arrangements were bountiful with fresh flowers. The colors subtle and appropriate. Job well done - twice. Delivery drivers also very friendly. An added plus. read more

Had a wonderful experience with Central florist. The person who helped me place my order this morning was very kind and supportive. I placed my order and they delivered my flowers within hours! Thank you Central flowers for helping me celebrate my loved one on their bday. Please make sure to incorporate Central Florist for any of your events. They will not disappoint. read more

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I wish they had an option for hand written notes because I didn't care for the 1-800-flowers card that was included. Flowers were pretty and delivery was on-time. Bruce is kind on the phone and cares about his business, which means he cares about you. read more

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No more supermarket flowers for me. Central Florist flowers are beautifully arranged, made to your desires and last longer than any supermarket flowers. Same day delivery in Alameda. The owner is very kind and accommodating. Check it out. ​ read more

Called Central Florist today to get a dozen long stem roses within the next 2 hours, and they were able to have them done!!! They were extremely nice and professionaI finished nursing school today and just wanted something to congratulate myself. AND BOOM-look at my beautiful flowers I picked up today!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! read more

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I can not express how grateful my family and I for having Bruce and the additional staff assist with the floral arrangements for our loss. I found a few Pinterest ideas and they did beyond why we expected. The selection of flowers were beautiful and well worth the value. I will definitely continue to go there for any flower arrangements I may have in the future and will for sure recommend them to anyone. Thank you again ! read more

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The delivery was made on time. The plant that was delivered looked (Hawaiian luau?) NOTHING like what I had ordered (Asian zen). Extremely disappointed. read more

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awesome flower shop. I sent flowers to two of my clients and they loved them. They both said that the flowers and arrangement were the best that they had ever received read more

Today I received a gorgeous bouquet from Central Florist/1800 flowers, sent by Alex, Larry's older son, and his fiancée, Alina. Alex was very fond of Alan. We had known Alex and his brother Nick since our trip to France w/ Nina and Larry in 2004. I had met Alina two Thanksgivings ago and liked her a lot, so the connections here go deep. I was very touched by their thoughtfulness in sending the flowers. I was very impressed w/ the freshness, beauty and grace of the arrangement by Central Florist. read more

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This flower buisness is amazing. You get flowers in about 10-15 minutes which is very fair and the bouquets are beautiful. My girlfriend loved the flowers here and I always try to give her 1-2 bouquets a month. I recommend this place to all. Price is good, just 5 dollars above the budget you're willing to pay I recommend this to everyone. read more

It's never easy to say goodbye to family, especially a mom. We are incredibly grateful for Bruce's heartfelt condolences, which were extended to me from the start of our work together. His kindness and professionalism were immediately apparent. The prayer card we shared with him served as inspiration for the floral arrangements. The sprays and casket flowers beautifully captured its essence. Knowing my mom's own green thumb, I am certain she would have adored the stunning displays that Bruce created. We are absolutely grateful. Thank you, Bruce! read more

Central Florist - The cross, the heart and the casket spray were absolutely gorgeous and perfectly matched the prayer cards. - Florists Near Me - Alameda, California

So disappointing. Ordered a Christmas arrangement for a holiday party someone in my family was having. What I ordered is on the left and what arrived is on the right. Clearly nothing like what was advertised. They could have told me they didn't have the flowers advertised, or the gold bowl, or that they would not be delivering the largest of three size choices I ordered. it is a decent arrangement, but sure nothing like what I understood I had purchased, or paid for. ** Update - to his credit, the owner called me today to offer a discount due to my dissatisfaction. Unfortunately the money is not the point, so I declined. He said the arrangement will look closer to the advertised picture in a day or two - but again, the event was yesterday, so that fact is pointless. I guess the lesson here is that the florist should tell you it will take a couple of days to look like the image you are using to base your purchase decision. And by the way, the delivery was actually delayed a day because no one came to the door to receive it the day before. I can't imagine how bad it looked a day earlier if now I am being told it might look right by tomorrow. Central Florist has a great reputation and has served Alameda for a great many years. However because of this poor experience, I won't do business there again. read more

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I received a floral bouquet for my birthday from my in-laws who live out of state. Half of the arrangement were some sad looking daisies while the other half were carnations. There were 3 roses on one side but one of them was broken at the bud. Much of the filler greenery was already dying. Besides the sad state of the whole bouquet, it had to have been one of the most unimaginative, outdated arrangements I've ever seen. So bummed my in-laws spent their money on this. read more

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3/10/25 PostScript: The vendor reached out to me to try and make this right with a discount. I do appreciate this, but what I prefer is that they do better going forward. You can't have a redo of a special event. Thank you for contacting me I did appreciate that. I made the appropriate adjustment to your rating. ============================================= I picked this florist because it was recommended and it was close to where they were going to be delivered. I ordered a Delux arrangement of flowers, when we went to pick up the flowers they pointed to the counter and said there they are. No box, to carry them nothing. If I was driving the water would have spilled for sure and they would have been rolling around in the vase. Second I ordered a delux version of the flowers and what I got though pretty seems to me to be the standard version. What did I pay extra for because it certainly did not look what was the pictured on their website. I was pretty disappointed all around. I would have definitely said something if I had been the one to pick these up. I don't think I'll be using this florist again. read more

I received the most beautiful set of flowers arranged by Central Florist that was ordered by an out-of-state friend! I love flowers, so I send and receive lots of them. The flowers by Central Florist are the most beautiful and freshest flowers I have ever received/sent/seen! The variety, color, quality, and freshness of the flowers are absolutely the best and spectacular. I am glad that now I've discovered Central Florist for my flower needs and to send flowers to friends and family. Also, Hamid and his staff from the flower shop have been extremely helpful and communicative as for the time of delivery and any questions regarding the flowers. The best flowers and flower shop ever - thank you! See the gorgeous photos from days 1-5, the flowers still look amazing and super fresh and every day a new one opens! read more

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I had looked at a couple of other Alameda florists, and conversing with a few, I decided to go with Central bc they were able to answer my questions truthfully. I ordered a birthday bouquet best friend which included protea and bougainvillea her favorite flowers. No problem for Bruce at Central. I gave him a general amount of blooms I wished in the bouquet and he set to work. On the date of her birthday, he sent me photos of the delivery card as well as the bouquet. I was able to add more blossoms to the already beautiful arrangement. He followed my desires to the letter, finished and sent a picture of the completed bouquet which I signed off on for delivery. Within 2 hours they had delivered the bouquet to my friend and her response to it was total amazement at the size and beauty of the flowers. She absolutely loved the arrangement. Bruce is a master at creating works of arts with flowers. I never would have been able to invision the completed product such as he had done. read more

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I was in need of sending flowers to my family on Sunday. My uncle passed away the day before. I live in New Orlean, and needed to be delivered. most of the flower shops are closed on Sunday. when I found this flower shop, they were about to close in less than 20 minutes. Mr. Hamid went above and beyond to help me. his delivery driver was already gone. He offered to deliver the flowers to the location. Central Florist is my go to florist from now on read more

Excellent customer service. They made a beautiful winter-themed arrangement. I recommend this florist. read more

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I literally just called to see if they're planning on delivering the flowers that I ordered for my Mom's birthday. The guy who answered was short - I get that its the pandemic - but really? I asked if the flowers were delivered already, I didn't want to ruin the surprise since it is for my Mom's birthday. He said it'll be delivered at 4 pm. REALLY? Most flower deliveries arrive early - what if it was in an office building? Then the guy on the phone had the audacity to respond by saying "Really? You think that's late? We're open until 7pm. Did you request for it to be delivered early?" 1) I didn't think that it'll be delivered THAT late. And yes, it's a birthday gift. I was hoping it'll arrive early in the day, like most other flower deliveries. 2) NEVER AGAIN. I'm from Alameda - I wanted to support local. However, if you're going to be that much of sarcastic arse - no thank you. For other Yelpers reading this - be warned. NOTIFY when you want it delivered. BE SPECIFIC or just simply go to another florist which I will be doing moving forward. I can't wait to see this arrangement. read more

Bruce, Hamid, and the support crew here are so great!! I have gotten several bouquets in the last 6 months and they have been so gorgeous - they are so talented! I've also been able to share my budget and they have put together beautiful bouquets on the spot that fit my price point (I love going in the shop personally). Check out these flowers to celebrate a loved one's citizenship! He even added the bow - so thoughtful! read more

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I've been going to Central Florist since they opened and they have always done a beautiful job with all of the arrangements and plants I've purchased or had delivered. The recipient of the beautiful arrangement I had delivered today repeatedly mentioned how fragrant and fresh the flowers were. All of the deliveries from Central Florist have been timely. Bruce is alway friendly and delivers outstanding customer service. When I am in need of suggestions, he has made several lovely suggestions. The prices are reasonable and I highly recommend Central Florist! read more

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I am delighted with the flowers and service at Central Florist. I've called several times for floral delivery and have not been disappointed. Recently I ordered a holiday arrangement for delivery to a friend in Alameda. It was lovely and delivered right on time. Bruce does a great job, I give him my price range and he puts together a fantastic bouquet. Give Central Florist a call! read more

A wonderful place to purchase arrangements. The service was also very good and nice selections.

My brother from out of state sent me a Christmas floral arrangement using this business. Unfortunately I had moved and he sent the arrangement to my old address. Thankfully the people who live at my previous residence refused the delivery. The delivery person took the time to call me and get my new address and deliver the arrangement to my new address. All of this on Christmas Eve! I can't tell you how impressed I am that they would go above and beyond to make sure that I received my gift. If I ever need to order flowers I will be using this florist. read more

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Central Florist Is THE BEST. Bruce and his team are artists, always putting love and care into their creations. I have been using them for all my floral needs for years and have never once not been blown away! Not to mention Bruce always asks me something personal and really makes me feel like a valued customer!! I called late in the day for a same day delivery and he was so calming and just said "not a problem" it doesn't get better than that! Thank you Bruce and team for all that you do! read more

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Customer service was great. Price is fair and the guy went in the back room to find a balloon that suited my needs.

I walked in hoping for a pink or purple floral presentation bouquet as a gift for my grand daughter after her ballet recital, and I walked out with a magically beautiful pink bouquet that our grand daughter loved! Friendly, professional, quick, gorgeous flowers - I highly recommend Central Florist read more

Bruce saved the day! He made gorgeous arrangements for our ceremonies for work and did it with little notice. I am so grateful! I am very impressed and will be using Central Florist again for all our graduations, ceremonies and even for my personal flower needs. :) pics to come! read more