I've been passing by this place for years and finally decided to go inside. This place is a…read morebeautiful family owned neighborhood corner grocery store just above San Pablo Ave and a block from the Bart tracks going up Potero Ave. it has some of the most beautiful and fresh looking produce i've seen in a corner store market in a very long time! They also have specialty items like European cookies, a great selection of micro brewery, beers, and commonly use canned goods, etc.! I would highly recommend you support your local mom & pop business and give this place a visit! The people working there are very nice and "happy" and they have lots of parking available in their lot adjacent to the store. No more over priced Safeway for me!

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Generally I like this store. Store people are friendly and helpful…read more Unfortunately the sunflower seeds (raw) are always stale. Also the Monterrey jack cheese usually molds within a week. Seems like the handling/packing upstream needs to be fixed.

Got a pricey piece of filet mignon today, cooked same day. It did not cook properly and was mushy…read more Guess not even the "natural" food stores are excluded from using transglutaminase (meat glue). Can't trust them anymore.

I didn't realize there was a Japanese market in the area! I wanted to make poke nachos, but didn't…read morewant to drive to the fish market in Albany. I was able to find almost everything I needed at this market. They have sashimi, seaweed salad, imitation crab sticks, packaged and prepared food, meat, snacks, etc. It's a nice little store with a lot to offer. I'd come back again.

This is a small, what looks like a family-run spot, that I really enjoy visiting. The staff are…read moreconsistently polite, welcoming, and always happy to help, which makes a big difference every time I stop by. I usually come here to pick up snacks, and it's become a favorite for my little one, they absolutely love the Meiji chocolate, and this is the closest place where I can reliably find it. Even though the store is on the smaller side, it should meet your daily needs. You'll find essentials like dairy and fresh fruit, along with more specialty items like miso paste and a variety of Japanese seasonings. It's compact, but thoughtfully organized, and has most things you will need without feeling overwhelming.

My 3rd too good to go bag! It's an Indian market! New Indian market! I was expecting some real…read moregoodie in my bag. 1.Ramen pack 2. 1 tiny tomato 3. 1 piece of ginger 4. 1 juice box Well I wanted something a bit more jazzy! My daughter did say she shop in there! But Too good to go bag was a No!

I use Too Good to Go to try new markets and restaurants. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT!!!! I thought I would…read morebe getting delicious Indian food and snacks. Instead I received a water bottle, tomato and a bell pepper. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SCAM! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!

Great market, friendly service. Amazing for bulk spices at a great price! Was very organized.read more

We got henna from here and it's not the real henna.It was totally black and we got itchy after…read moreapplying this.I hope You would change this product

I was on a hunt for some laos/thai sausages and found this place on Yelp. This place has a lot of…read moreAsian grocery items. The lady in the front is very friendly. I will be back to pick up some more sausages and check out new items as well! Small Lao/Thai market in Richmond if you need some asian food ingredients.

I love this place! They have just about any Asian stuffs that you can't find anywhere. Their prices…read moreare very decent too!

My parents and I are huge durian fans and have been wanting to come here since it opened…read more My parents were really excited to finally come here and were asking a lot of curious questions about the different varieties & tastes to the sales person. Unfortunately, the sales person was really dismissive and rude to my parents, talking down to & interrupting my parents' excited comments. One particular offputting moment was when my parents casually brought up Costco durians in conversation to each other and the sales person immediately cut off my parents to say that we should just go to Costco if we want lower class durian. I think there was definitely some major miscommunication. Maybe we're just not the target audience, but then who is the target audience if not fellow Southeast Asian durian lovers?!?!? We ended up leaving the store & not buying anything because of the service and I'm just really sad that someone would talk to my aging parents that way :(

TL;DR - really cute durian store and friendly staff, but the durian fruit is a gamble…read more THE STORE: This place sells durian and durian accessories. You'll find cute durian theme items like candle, plushies, and cups to decorate your home without stinking it up. THE DURIAN: We must have had a bad luck. We bought a small mao sha wang durian and it was so disappointing. Absolutely no durian flavor and each piece barely had any flesh! For $70+ you would think there is some level of quality guarantee? You can get a cheaper durian at the grocery store.

This compact specialty market has been open for over a year, and I really like how the merchandise…read morereflects local purveyors with no corporate brands. Starting with an arresting blow-up of Italian movie star Monica Vitti behind the checkout, it's a visually pleasing emporium because it's not overcrowded with idiosyncratic products. The wine collection is particularly interesting with labels unknown to me. I've been tempted by the delectables in the Grab & Go section, but I've demurred for the sake of discretion. In fact, having almost no knowledge of any of these products, I only recently bought something here because I want to support them. I got a box of Rooibos tea and a jar of Hawaiian masala (Photo 10). I look forward to buying more in the future, though one thought I had was that this store would benefit from samples. On a previous visit, there was a bakery pop-up in front (Photo 8), and I think more of that activity could encourage more in-store traffic. It'll be interesting to see how this business evolves. RELATED - Exploring Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/eyjAJU1VZv

I LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!!…read more It's so lovingly & carefully curated with yummy items. I come in every week or so to check out new items. Great selection of gourmet goodies-- I regular go in for snacks, cooking sauces from around the world, ice cream, canned drinks, honey & condiments. Appreciate they have plenty of vegan options. They also have a good selection of wines. The owners & staff are super friendly. They love to chat & answer any questions you have. It's a small but mighty space. Very clean & cheerful (not sure how else to describe it? I always smile when I enter!) SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESSES