Lee's Market No. 2 is the newest market in this location. typical local market with groceries,…read morewines, beers, snacks, smokes. no prepped food seen. brew: flying embers kombucha (3.89+ , 16 oz) -interesting buzz with 4.5% alcohol, ginger & oak flavored, with tumeric etc. 100 calories. *other ingredients never heard of before.

I like the guy behind the counter he was always nice to my daughter when we'd go together. Always…read morea nice greeting. This place has lots of beer and wine, some food groceries and ice cream.

Right around the corner from Cheeseboard Collective, this is the perfect spot to grab a glass--or a…read morecouple glasses--of wine and enjoy their cute outdoor patio. Inside, you'll find a fun selection of unique wines and a super laid-back vibe. The staff were incredibly helpful and even let us sample what they had for the day before making our final choice. I also had to take a few photos because the whole spot is so Instagrammable. Highly recommend, and I'd definitely come back!

If you are looking for exquisitely curated wines from around the world, with special attention paid…read moreto affordability (huge selection of great wines under $30) then this is your place. I've been a patron of Vintage for years, and what's not to like? The location is gorgeous (a former pumping plant thats been transformed into a cozy, intimate space with a garden out front that changes with the seasons). And the shop is nestled right in the heart of Berkeley's Gourmet District with Peets, Saul's Deli, Cheeseboard Coop and Pizza, Andronico's, and Chez Panisse as next door neighbors. Inside you will find wines by color, grape, and region. It's not an enormous collection, but a lot of thought and experience has gone into presenting customers with something new and surprising. If I can't find myself making an easy decision, the staff have always been patient and helpful in finding the right bottle for my needs. Vintage also offers several different wine clubs for people who like a monthly or bimonthly grab bag of adult grape juice (including the occasional bubbles!). This is the wine store I wish I had as a neighborhood shop. For now, it's a well deserved destination (along with Kermit Lynch Wine Shop) that has yet to disappoint. Give it a try!

Went to Cask to pick up an (obscure) Corsican aperitif. As always the staff was friendly and…read morehelpful, AND they had exactly what I was looking for. With Ledger's closing :( recently, I will be making the trip across town more often. Cask has a wonderfully curated selection of both spirits and hard-to-find specialty items (e.g. Amaros). Their wine selection is small, but lots of reasonably priced wines and some real gems. All in all, a great place to just go and browse (though you'll be hard-pressed now to buy SOMETHING while you're there)!

Definitely my new fav spot for getting my Bottle and mixer needs. I had been on the search for…read moregetting some Gin for my liquor shelf. It was basically located in Burlingame but it's a product from Scotland and hard to get. I was told by a friend of mine that they had a bottle store in Berkeley. I went and I instantly found gratification since it was on the self. I also bought a Passionfruit syrup I had been wanting to get for my Hurricanes. I did love their variety and selection of Bottles and mixers. My new stop and I don't have to cross the Bridge to find my Bar essentials. Guy at the front was also Super Friendly which made it an easier experience.

La Marcha has gotten super creative!! Since the pandemic, have been frequenting the wine shop…read moreportion of one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. This is a great spot to pick up a bottle of fancy/classy wine at affordable prices. I absolutely love the selection. They even carry my FAVORITE wine, The Prisoner, at the best price in town. They carry wines by the McBride Sisters like Black Girl Magic, and one of my new favorite wines is Herminia (which happens to be one of my best friends names lol). I will definitely be frequenting this wine shop more often, especially when I pick up the delicious food La Marcha also has to offer.

LMWS has...WINE!!!…read more Aside from their comedic commercial that invariably makes me salivate for some tasty wine (can be seen at @lamarchaberkeley), they truly have an unmatched and diverse selection for both wine pros and every day sippers. Sergio and Emily have incredible palates and a wealth of knowledge to help guide you to the perfect bottle. All of the goods without the pretentiousness. Seriously, no egos here. Just delicious domestic and imported wine at a super approachable price. Whether you are a Master Somm or a newbie tryin' to get turnt on a Monday, this is the spot for you. #Legit #SuperTasty #KillerWineShop

Excellent spot on Telegraph for craft beer. I wanted to grab a drink before a show across the…read morestreet and saw that Good Hop had both draft as well as cans (for take away or on-site). The draft selection alone was quite good, but with all of the cans to choose from too you could easily find yourself partaking of a few hours. Beyond that, Good hop has a really laid back vibe and felt like it was full of mostly locals. The bartender/cashier was a one-person show but took care of everyone's needs very quickly. Will definitely go again next time I'm in Uptown!

Perfect spot to lay back and grab a drink after work. The Good Hop has a good selection and great…read moreservice. I really hate to see it go, especially since this is one of my go to spots with my coworkers

A lovely little wine shop tucked away with a fascinating array of bottles arranged by country and…read moretype. A real Risk game of territory competing for your eyeline and tastebuds. A wineshop that's analogous to stumbling into a dusty bookstore where you wander around for what catches your feels. Very nice and helpful staff too! And if you, trusty reader, would like a rec, go for a Sauvignon Blanc and try something funky and weird! ($12 and $18 for the two bottles I got)

I just talked to someone at the store. Steve is out of town, but I talked to his substitute on the…read morephone. Their COVID-19 hours are Wed. through Sat. 11am-5pm. No special rules, just the usual social distancing, etc. UPDATE 2020-04-20 I got an email sent out by Steve's in-store substitute saying they are open on Tuesday too, 11am-5pm. Also, you can call ahead for curbside pickup.

We love this place. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff (and owner) and welcomes dogs. Doesn't…read moreget much better in my book!

The guys behind the bar are so rude!! The younger guy in the glasses and baseball hat is so…read morepretentious and not helpful. Also, over-priced and small pours. $20 for less than a half glass of white wine!! Also asking me if I had paid for my first glass. This isn't Manhattan, guys, so relax. This was my second time in so wanted to give the place the benefit of the doubt as I like to support local businesses. The young guy was super rude and pretentious the first time. A friend said to not go there and now I see why. I won't be going back. Will go back across the street to Clio's where everyone is really nice!!

Wish I had taken pictures but it's an awesome setup for cold beers and bottles of wine. I was…read morefocused on the beers and their instore availability, online shopping inventory, and Untappd beer lists were all in sync. Made it super easy to find unique beers that I hadn't had. Prices were 2026 reasonable - but don't I wish beer prices would return to 2006 :) Prices listed on the shelves showed the singles price which was awesome and you can break apart 4-packs to grab a solo can. Overall a great experience and one that I'll revisit with future trips to the Berkeley / Albany area!

Great variety, and helpful staff recommendations. I like that you can buy everything as a single so…read moreyou can really try a lot of different cans. Staff are always nice, which was exemplified tonight when the 2 men working helped me out when an odd stranger was following me and trying to talk to me. I've never had this happen on Solano before, but they readily kept an eye out and made sure I got to my car safely, which I appreciated.