This is my favorite local shop to pick up pickles, mayo, mortadella, sausages, ham & frozen…read morepelmeni! They also have bread from Cinderella Bakery IYKYK! The owner is the kindest man he deserves all the recognition ~ Definitely check this store out the pickles & ham + salami are so good! You'll also find really nice fun snacks, seasonings & Georgian wines too If you circle around the next street over (residential), you can ALWAYS find a free parking spot if you're willing to walk 1 block soo convenient

Euromix Delicatessen is clustered with a few eateries in a corner commercial building. Signage…read moreisn't clear on outside. No decor inside, just shelves, fridge, freezers packed with edible/drinkable goods: Eastern European products Ice cream, jams, jellies, candies, cookies, pastries, dairy products, pickled veggies, sausages, deli meats, condiment, sauces, teas, beers, wines, soups. Salads, refrigerated/frozen edibles. Self service goods desired. Bring to front counter to check out. Sips: double bock beer, 10.5% abv. 16.09 oz (5.99) -boozy, smooth, czech import. Citrus black tea (9.99) 200 grams -sri lanka import heavy black tea brew with lemon & lemongrass notes. Quick, courteous check out. Meter parking only.

This place is good. Very pricey because things are being exported but the vibes are cool. Customer…read moreservice is amazing, brother is very helpful. I ended up buying some ingredients to make oxtails. I think I spent close to $100 for all my items. It was money well spent.

Excellent food! Very authentic. Rice n peas incredible. Flavours amazing. Jerk chicken a tinyyyyyy…read morebit off but still good! Def a yaad spot! More than scratches the itch

My favorite quick grab n go sushi spot in town!…read more Prices are affordable and everything is made fresh. Great & simple selections as well as exotic snacks and drinks available. Perfect for picnics by the lake! Highly recommend the Salmon Aburi!

Love the easy grab and go concept, although the rice could have used some work…read more There is a huge lunch rush, so it's best to arrive right at opening. The refrigerated display was fairly small while the back wall was lined with shelves of Asian snacks. The sushi section was only wide enough for three or four people, so guests frequently had to reach over one another to grab their selections. The staff at checkout were friendly and packaged everything neatly. I also appreciated that the chopsticks were noticeably higher quality than standard takeout utensils. *Tuna Avo Roll: good balance of tuna, rice, and avocado. The avocado was slightly underripe, giving the roll an overall sharper, tangier profile. The tuna had a pleasant texture, though it was a touch fishy. The rice was at its best in this roll compared to the other items I ordered. *Omakase Nigiri: an incredible value for the quality and generous portions. Each piece was topped with thick, fleshy cuts of fish. My set included three tuna, two salmon, one scallop, and one ikura nigiri. The tuna was the standout and nearly melted in my mouth. The salmon was solid but fairly standard. The rice, however, was on the firmer side with only subtle vinegar seasoning. *Salmon Aburi: the beautifully torched top looked promising but surprisingly lacked any noticeable smokiness. The salmon was over torched, leaving very little of its natural raw richness and rendering away much of its fattiness. The rice was firmer and even more bland than the rice used in the other items. I really appreciate the reasonable prices and convenient grab and go setup, but the rice needs more consistency in texture and seasoning. Perhaps the refrigerated display contributes to the firmer texture, though the seasoning also varied noticeably between the three items I tried. Fortunately, the seafood itself was fresh, well cut, and generously portioned, which was enough for me to round this up to 3.5 stars.

I ordered Sichuan Hot Chicken, Sisig Bolillo, and Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap…read more This is easily probably one of oakland's best sandwich spot! Everyone has their favorite and I have mines. I had to come here twice back to back on different days to try another option on the menu. What I loved about it is the portions are huge and you could definitely feed 2 people, although prices are quite steep for the sandwiches. Sichuan Hot Chicken 5/5 This is as equally as good with Hot Boyz. So flavorful, nicely seasoned, juicy, crispy and tender. The sesame bun is an awesome take and elevated the hot chicken sandwich even more. It's not as heavily spiced as hot boyz so my stomach acid wasn't acting up right after which is a big plus. It's very well balanced. I would say maybe a touch more on sauce but other than that I loved it. Sisig Bolillo 5/5 Wow another great option! This was so good. Literally a filipino breakfast in one bite. Very flavorful, well seasoned, tender, rich, and with a touch of lime it helped cut through the fat and heaviness. I would've wished for more lime since 1 tiny slice wasn't enough or vinegar like sauce on the side. But i thoroughly enjoyed this sandwich. Bread was warm and crunchy but super soft and fluffy on the inside. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap 2.5/5 My least favorite and I think they took it off the menu. What I didn't like about it was that the chicken wasn't seasoned enough or it lacked flavor. The dressing wasn't enough either because I didn't taste it at all. I did take a bite of this right away after a few bites of the chicken sandwich because I was worried about losing the texture of the croutons but it was already soft and mushy. Service & Ambience It's minimal. I ordered and waited for pick up. Staff is friendly. It's a sandwich shop so it's a to go spot with minimal dining spaces. Anyways I'm definitely coming back for one of the top two!

Visited Ok's Deli spontaneously while in the area and it was a pretty good experience. This deli is…read morequite popular and you'll likely have to wait to order. We stopped by on a Friday during lunch and had to wait in line and for our order. It may be helpful to order in advance to minimize your wait time. Service was friendly and efficient, despite how busy it was. I will say the prices are a bit steep, as most sandwiches are around $18-20 and the sides are around $7-8+. However, the menu is quite varied with a good amount of classic sandwiches, signature items, and sides. We wanted to try the Sichuan Chicken bites, but they were sold out unfortunately. I ended up ordering the House Turkey Breast without red onions, and was impressed with the quality and flavor of the sandwich. I liked the inclusion of both the alfalfa and avocado. We also ordered a side of the house ramen spiced fries, which were tasty and crispy but didn't quite leave an impression. I'm curious to return and try other items including the house banh mi and konbini egg salad. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're nearby and in the mood for a delicious sandwich.

A highly underrated grocery store, Monte vista is small but has a surprisingly broad selection of…read moreproduce and ethnic/international foods. The place had a farmers market/Sprouts kind of feel and carried predominantly organic produce. They have almost every type of product but maybe only 1-2 brands for each. I liked that there were many plant-based options, from cream cheese to frozen meals or sweets, but I was disappointed that they specifically didn't have nondairy yogurt which is one of my go-to's for breakfast. Almost everything is organic, and the price reflects that; a regular 15oz can of tomato sauce was $4. Besides that, it seems like a safe and convenient place to shop with their wide selections. The staff member helping at check-out was also very friendly.

As fans of Asian cuisine know -- regular basil just won't cut it for Southeast Asian dishes. You…read moreneed Thai basil, which most markets don't carry. Fortunately, Monte Vista is a nice, local produce market that does! In addition to Thai basil, they also provide ingredients like Thai chili peppers and even Makrut lime leaves. Shop here to your Thai-and-Vietnamese-cuisine-loving heart's content. Friendly, helpful staff. Only downside is that that are occasional quality issues, such as an iffy leaf here and there. Overall, it's a nice, neighborhood produce market that offers Asian ingredients and has a friendly staff. Happy to support it, while it supports my curries and sweet-and-spicy stir-fry dishes.

Nice selection of good smelling handmade soaps - I enjoy just looking around here as well as…read moreshopping. They organize their herbs and teas by intention and I find that logical and accessible. Friendly service and tasty tea, recommend coming in if you're looking for a healthy looseleaf tea blend.

Groovy shop with helpful wonderful people and magical potions. They have the far out items I need…read moreand of quality source.

Great local shop with affordable prices and solid quality. The owner is super kind and the first…read moretime my husband went he offered the lemons for free since if they didn't sell they would still have to be tossed anyways. That's what grocery stores SHOULD do but the big shops would rather toss than loose a sale. The shop is on the smaller side so selection can be limited but we love to go specifically for the produce.

Showed up here and walked in the rain just for them to be closed. Update your hours, it's a…read morehorrible experience, especially since this is my first impression as a (would have been) new customer.

A cute gem! Came across this spot after having dinner in the area. I loved looking at all the…read moreceramic pieces and trinkets, it reminded me of being in Japan! There's a sake bar at the end of the store, and my friend and I had such a good time trying the sake flight and cocktails. They had a variety of sake, cocktail, and whiskey choices. There's limited seating, but we were able to grab a seat at the bar around 7pm. I'd love to come here again!

An excellent selection of sakes: fancy ones like kirinsan, Dasai, Den Sake (local and awesome),…read morecanned sakes in seasonal metals or porcelain and fun and random impressive tengu shapes. This is also a place to get Japanese condiments, new year ceremonial items (decorative wooden arrows), cocktail bar ware (brass, glass), even pine wood mats and tea pots. They also regularly hosts festival mini markets, sake shoju tasting, especially for their sake gumi members. They get to meet famous chefs and local sake makers. They can also learn and taste from the bar.

Well-stocked and well-staffed grocery with easy, free parking…read more The meat dept is very good, like 8.5 or 9 out of 10 in terms of variety, cuts, seafood, and butcher service. Produce is also excellent with organic and non-organic on virtually every item. Cheese corner is really good with dozens of varieties and sizes. I like their liquor and wine section, and can't imagine very many situations where they couldn't cover my needs. The prepared food is not worth the trip for that alone, and is really pretty uninspiring. They stock everything I need. They have great, consistent people working check out. Prices are higher than Safeway. Specialty stuff is not as strong as Diablo Foods in Lafayette.

I love this market! It's sophisticated with it's selection, but has an old school small town vibe…read more The wine/liquor section is well curated, the meats are top notch, the produce is fresh and well maintained, and they offer organic fruits and vegetables as well. Looking for cheese? There is a hidden nook across from the meat case that offers an amazing, well curated selection of cheeses. Prices in some areas are a little bit higher than somewhere like WF, but they are not a massive corporation, so it is understandable. The staff works like a friendly cohesive team offering great customer service. The market was full of customers, but they did a fantastic job at not allowing lines to form. I plan on making Piedmont Grocery one of my regular stops!

Hell to the yes!…read more Mangos are GOOOOOOOOOOD & the cucumbers are too. Damnnnn. I'm craving for one right now. DO yourself a favor and get a bag of mangoes, hook that baby up with some lime, salt and chili powder and you won't regret it. Come on, it's a $3 investment in happiness.

On any day, you'll see a fleet of fruit carts being pushed around on this boulevard. If you want a…read morecool and refreshing snack, slam on your breaks, pull over yonder, and order a bag. Select from fresh cut-up watermelon, mangos, strawberries, cantalope, jicama, cucumbers, pineapple, papaya, cactus fruit, coconut, or a mixed bag. They'll squeeze fresh limes on it, sprinkle salt, and as much chili powder as you want. They'll give you a squewer so you can poke the pieces out of the ziplock bag. Some carts offer steamed corn on a stick, although I'm not used to the way they prepare it. They roll the corn in mayo and sprinkle it with chili powder and something kinda like parmesean cheese. It's OK but I usually stick with the fruits. Or get a bag of homemade extra crunchy potato chips. Those are excellent too.