BEST EMBROIDERY SHOP!! BERKELEY GRADUATION STOLE APPROVED!!…read more I had the best experience! Omar took care of everything and really prioritizes his customers. He was so, so kind and also made sure everything was exactly as I liked. 10/10!

The gentleman who took my order and who handed me my printed T-shirt was very kind and pleasant…read more He sent me the notice when my shirt would be ready and kindly wished me a happy birthday when I picked it up. He seemed very sincere. Carolina J.

Super responsive and communicative. Easy to work with. Really excellent customer service and the…read moreshirts we got were perfect. Will absolutely be making these folks our go-to custom gym merchandise providers for all our future needs. Thanks to Craig, Aaron, and Jason and the rest of the team!

Super easy to talk to, and get what I needed, easy to work with and professional…read more Easiest invoice I've ever had the pleasure of paying. High quality work

If you need anything printed, this is the place to go! I had a very small order and when turned…read moreaway by 7 other companies, Alan said, "Yes!" Extremely fast turnaround and my garments look amazing! Thanks Alan!

Bay Area Artists pllleeeassseeee shop local and use Town Print Shop! Super accommodating, fast…read moreturnaround, gorgeousssss print quality and super reasonable!! We managed to get a small run of totes done within a week! I called in on a Friday, got some info, sent them my design on Monday and they were able to get the order done within the same week. I also really appreciated the very transparent pricing and detailed invoice! I feel like their prices are super reasonable too and def hope to use them for other projects in the future!!

I've picked up big print orders from there. The staff I've met are friendly and helpful…read more Last time I needed to fit 10+ boxes in my mid-sized SVU and one of the workers, forgot his name, helped me "tetris" the boxes so I could do it all in one trip instead of two... another reason why I support Oaklandish.

Oaklandish was so helpful in creating logos for apparel ahead of an event. We had a tight deadline…read moreand specific details needed, and the staff (especially Theresa!) could not have been more accommodating and understanding. We couldn't have done it without them. Highly recommend them for print and design needs and look forward to collaborating with them in the future.

Artists beware!! The owners of this space are more concerned with taking your money rather than…read moreactually supporting artists. The lowest monthly fee is $250, and that's just to join the space (and access a teeny tiny cubby space to keep any personal belongings). If you actually want to use any of their equipment or facilities (which is the whole point of becoming a member) they charge you an additional $50 monthly fee ON TOP OF your membership fee. PLUS, there's a $50 fee to take any orientation class, which is mandatory before you're even allowed to touch the equipment. They even charge you to use their printers!! I'm surprised there's not a fee to use the restroom...You get locked into a minimum year lease, and then are micromanaged with how you use the space. With creative culture dying in the Bay in favor of Big Tech, what artists need now more than ever is an affordable and accessible space to create and build community, without a financial barrier. THIS PLACE IS NOT IT.

The Compound Gallery is a (hidden?) gem of the Bay Area. It's *free* to enter/browse and there are…read morepieces here ranging from affordable to pricier. 1) I enjoyed David Fullarton's collection, "Everything's Getting Worse and I'm Not Helping," as well as browsing local artisans' pieces. The curation of this gallery feels cohesive. The pieces here are rich with meaning -- great conversation starters, so it's definitely an excellent place to bring a friend or two. 2) I wish I caught the name of the owner/director I met there yesterday -- he was so warm and a great host! It was my first time, and he took the time to briefly show me around the different areas of the gallery whilst entertaining my questions about the history of the gallery/its artists. He also shared upcoming events and exhibitions (artist talks, for instance), inviting me to stay connected! 3) Parking here is pretty great (I was at the gallery on the weekend). There's also a small park across the street -- great place to hang out and debrief after enjoying The Compound. I highly recommend The Compound Gallery -- I know I'll be back soon.

By far, the best in the west! North, South and East. The professionalism, expert workmanship and…read morecustomer service exhibited by Johnny & Ink Monsters is second to none. Whenever I need tees, caps or totes for my travel groups; I'm 10 toes down for these cats.

Johnny and his team are absolutely committed to making your customized dreams come true!!! If you…read moreneed any custom printing on shirts, bandanas, or anything else, don't hesitate on coming here. He will make sure you are fully satisfied with your product, and has quick turnover time to get your project done in time. Thank you so much Johnny!

Pirate's Press is great, they've managed to work on timelines that border the miraculous under less…read morethan ideal conditions. With the exception of the rare release that would be outside of their scope (read that as: CRAZY custom jacket), I am a fierce proponent of PIrates Press and will recommend them to anybody I know that can afford to press a record. And to show how much I respect them, I will not even embarrass myself by making a pirate style noise here.

wack as wack can be! I released two back to back records with these clowns. both dot splatter. 1st…read morepress came out with with what looks like polka dots ....all 500 of them. sent sales rep a message and he gave me the most lame excuse "its cause its a 7in not a 12 in so the splatter trails aren't dynamic" 1st of all......this is my 6th release under my own label and 15th overall with other projects....ive done nothing but 7in releases and NEVER had a problem. offered me a crummy 100$ refund ( which I never got back) fast forward a few weeks later to my next release and same dot splatter came out perfect. sent rep a message with photos of the two and got ghosted. no reply. no refund, nothing. I slent well over 4k to get ghosted by a third party broker. stay far away from these shucks. below are photos of the two release and a photo of advertised dot splatter from "manufacturer " aka broker.

I own and operate 510 Skateboarding in Berkeley and have been using Forthrite for many years for…read moreall our printing needs. We order nearly monthly and have never been disappointed. Conor's very transparent about the whole process from pricing to turnaround time. All around great service and he's hands-on enough to walk us through any questions we may have to make sure the job gets done how we want it. People ask us all the time where we get our merch printed, I send them to Conor and hear nothing but great things from them as well. If you need stuff screen printed go to Forthrite!

As an advertising/marketing professional, this is one of the best print shops I've worked with. I…read morehave been using them for a couple of years now for a wide range of products and services for both personal to professional jobs. The owner Conor's passion is so evident in his attention to detail and work ethic. They have a great online platform that allows for customization and uploading files. I truly appreciate how seamless it is to work with this shop, their competitive pricing and their quick turn around time(!). If you're in the east bay (or elsewhere), I highly recommend working with this local shop. You will not be disappointed.

This is a pretty new locally owned company run by some ex-employees of Oaklandish. I caught wind…read moreof their Justin Bieber/Slayer shirt (google that shit) and had to find out who made it. I checked out their site and they have a bunch of hilarious designs that you won't find anywhere else. My store needed to update their 25 year old logo, so I hit these guys up. They had the logo re-done the next day, and we got a call saying that our order was done the day after that. I would have been impressed if this was a corporation that could pull this off, but I'm pretty sure it's just 2 guys. I found them to be totally professional. They have the option of printing on shirts other than your run of the mill Hanes or Fruit of the Loom so you end up with a shirt that you want to wear 5 days a week just because it's comfy. They also do all types of other printing such as posters and album covers. I would highly recommend.

I needed t-shirts for a workshop with a one week turn around time. Not only did Team Print Shop…read moremake this happen they created a high quality product. The printing was great and they did a fabulous job on the final design size and placement on the shirt. The end result was that I had a workshop t-shirt that everyone loved and wore! I would not hesitate to recommend them and will use them next time I need printing.

This review is only for the smoothies... Read on…read more I've walked by this shop many times and never knew what it was or what they did until yesterday. There was a small table outside with 2 friendly gals asking people if they wanted to try delicious smoothies. I said sure and struck up a conversation. I learned that they regularly make fresh smoothies out of a nearby industrial kitchen. No sugar is added in any of their smoothies. They use the natural sweetness from various fruits such as bananas. Prices are fair, smoothies start at $6 for a small. Yesterday's options included a veggie smoothie with some fruits, so the color was green. The other smoothie was pink, probably from the guava. I also learned that this shop is now a co-op space of different businesses coming together. Great first experience. Hope to try your other smoothie flavors in the future. #3/2023

This review is for the screen printing but I had a delightful smoothie while I was there (and some…read morepassion fruit from the owners' garden that was delicious)! I wanted to get create some t-shirts for my dear friend who was having a major milestone birthday. My husband made some rad art I just needed to find a way to get it on shirts. Rather than go with one of the big online stores, which were honestly pretty dang pricey (and slow) I was hoping to support a local business. Trouble was, I only needed a small number of shirts, and I was struggling to find a place that would fulfill a custom order...and I was on a budget. Enter Amy from Electric Smoothie Lab Apothecary and Print Shop. She worked with me tirelessly to find a way to execute my order, while keeping it cost effective. From ordering the shirts to finding a way to keep costs down on screens and simplifying the art where needed, she was a true gem. The shirts were ready on time for my trip and everyone adored them! Highly recommend them if you need screen printing. While we were there we saw some of the other work they had going, supporting local schools, other fun events, and even custom designs. Excited to see this cool new business grow. Bonus points: Wasn't a bad drive from SF, Parking is easy and it's close to Paradise Park cafe (and James and the Giant Cupcake) if your toddler is too hungry to function.