do not go here before paying for my item i asked if they take apple pay the lady said yes after…read morestanding there for a minute or two she tells mw they apple pay dont worl when i clearly showed them the money was out my account she kept telling me no when i kept showing her so please dont waste your time there they have very poor customer service.

this National is one those former dollar stores started by Joe Shoong years ago…read more looks huge from the outside. the insides looks cramped and small since it's totally stocked to the gills. goods offered: cheap clothes (3-5), household goods, children's clothes, toys, buys: none, most clothes too small or not appropriate since i don't crossdress.

Five Below, Alameda…read more Five Below is now Five Beyond lol I came by to check out the new stuff, the store looks good so far. Wasn't messy like before. They usually run out of plastic bags so make sure you bring your own bags. Highly recommend this location.

I grew up in a state and time where 5 and dime stores still existed. Everyone loves a little cheap…read moresomething something! And Five and Below delivers! Now we know what we are buying; cheap sh*t that may disappoint. But the upside? It don't break the bank! And if you want your money back, 5 and Below has a pretty generous exchange policy. Just keep that receipt! So go for the serotonin dopamine blitz when you need some reassurance of how great it is to be an American.

I actually like the Dollar Tree and get my hand wash, body lotion and sometimes even body wash…read morethere for cheap. You know expensive that stuff is now at Safeway? I hate living in world where it's expensive to wash my behind. Dollar tree stuff ain't bad. This is also where I got to get my candy and snacks before a movie, because I'm not paying $7 for a box of milk duds at the theater, I'm paying $1.25 at the dollar tree and treating myself to some Wiley wallaby's watermelon licorice while I'm at it! Another hidden gem here is the freeze dried Strawberries, which are expensive at other places and great for baking and making strawberry flavored desserts (blend them up and add them into your frosting, trust me.) Also, cards! They have a large selection of cards! Again, for cheap!! Sometimes the lines be long. There has to be a trade off I guess. They try to have multiple lines open when it's busy but sometimes it's real busy. The staff is always pretty friendly though!

I got a good deal at the Alameda Dollar Tree!…read more I bought 4 photo frames for $1.25 each. That's 4 for $5. Nothing fancy, just a plastic frame and clear piece of plastic. Stand it up or hang it on the wall. But the important thing is.....I got a bargain at Dollar Tree! I was there at 5pm on a Sunday. It's a medium sized store with a variety of items. Everything from greeting cards to food. There's coolers in the back, and $1.25 cleaning equipment. I like to shop here when I'm doing a big cleaning job, and I'll probably just use the scrub pads once and toss them afterwards. Cashier was friendly and moved the line quickly. Dollar Tree is in the Park St Landing shopping plaza, at Park St x Blanding. Free Parking

Love this place. So many options and affordable pricing…read more They serve mexican food, chinese food and breakfast. They're really nice too!

Such tasty flautas! I really enjoyed the plate-- nice friendly service. Thank you so much!read more

This Dollar Tree looked big but I felt like it was missing a lot of inventory since half the…read moreshelves were empty. I was surprised to see that the candy, snacks and drinks aisles weren't fully stocked. Even some of the fridges in the front didn't have any cold drinks inside. On the plus side, the store was well lit and clean. Most of the items in the store were $1.25 but some items were priced higher. On the day that I went, there were signs on select items that they were on sale for $1 as part of Dollar Tree 40th anniversary. The store had a functioning price checker in the frozen food aisle and the toothpaste I was looking at really did scan for $1. The store looked like it was understaffed. There were 2 cashiers and 2 really long lines. I didn't see any other staff while I was there. I was planning on buying some essentials but I had to ditch them after seeing the lines. There were a few people in each line buying carts full of stuff and I didn't have the patience to wait. There was a security guard at the front who greeted me as I walked in. I think there was another security guard who came out of the office to scan the aisles. Maybe she caught something suspicious on the cameras. I did notice a couple of little cameras carefully hidden in the aisles so they were watching closely. Parking wasn't an issue since they had a big parking lot. However, the parking lot looked really sketchy and run down. The surrounding neighborhood looked really bad too. It was one of those areas where you had to make sure you lock your car and not leave any valuables visible in your car.

My Mother and daughter went in. I'm giving it a three bc I…read moredidn't go in. However, they had everything my family went in to get. Also, a three bc they said cashiers were quick. They said lines were super long. The cashiers rang up other people items quickly. This made my family thrilled. Also, a 3 bc it is in a scary part of East Oakland. One man just kept walking past the car saying hello. I believe he was unhoused. He didn't asks for any money/food. It was just the way I parked and the car next to me were super close. He had to squeeze between them. It was sort of awkward. ! But he was kind. I would recommend bc my family said they had everything! A heart could desire.

so many things! could shop forever and especially for the price. a little overwhelming but…read moreorganized!

Daiso, Alameda (South Shore Center)…read more I've been here many times, the staff are awesome and friendly. This Daiso location has a lot of stuff but it's very small, it's a very tight squeeze when you're trying to walk past people. The prices for their items has gone up over the years. Like all Daiso locations, there's no return or exchange. All sales are final. Highly recommend to buy school supplies and some Sanrio, Hello Kitty stuff.

WHAT?! No reviews?! Hmmm...must be NEW!…read more The plight of a true Yelper...the mystery...the circumstances This wonderful local neighborhood corner Market...Latin I believe What's not to like? Local, Intrinsic, Unique... A 5 minute walk form the Fruitvale Bart station and across the street form the Fruitvale Village. A Churro stand to greet you when you enter, a bakery, more food and in the middle some random guy selling or buying GOLD...

The Fruitvale Farmer's Market happens every Tuesday & Thursday from 10am to 8pm. This Farmer's…read moreMarket is small yet still worth supporting thanks to it's convenient location right next to Fruitvale BART. They sell Black African Soap, Reggae Mix Tape CDs, Saraswati the Hindu Goddess of Learning Shawls, Kettle Pop Corn, & Roasted Peanuts. They have several small booths that sell local & organic produce. These include staple items such as yams, onions, garlic, squash, & strawberries. Summertime is a great time to support your local Farmer's Market. The organic local strawberries that I've gotten here have been some of the best ones I've had in town. If you come here on a Thursday be sure to hop over to Two Mammas' Vegan Kitchen for brunch before going to the Fruitvale Farmer's Market.

They have all tobacco products, and their prices are amazing. They now offer exotic sodas and other…read moregreat merchandise for smoke shops. T-shirts, Blackwood merchandise, lighters, Cigars.... This place has amazing service and will take requests for pre-orders and deliver. So happy to find this place!!! The service is quick and assistance is available to the vehicle when needed. Security at front with safe parking. Thanks a million guys !

wholesale only for cigars and tobacco products. public not invited…read more there's goes my idea for cheap smokes!