Chris went above and beyond to help and advise us when our dog got fleas. Thank you so much.

This store was responsible for delivering our online order of $70 of dog food via Pet Food Express and it never arrived. The store did not tell us that they use DoorDash, who never contacted us about the delivery, so it either didn't arrive or was stolen. The manager at this store would not replace the order so we were out $70. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM PET FOOD EXPRESS. read more

Mickey is awesome, she gave the best customer service experience I have ever received . I will definitely be coming back!

Super clean store and fantastic customer service! I went an hour before closing on Sunday (6pm) for their pet wash service. Has about 6-8 tubs, I don't remember exactly but I love how big it is! Other stores feel really crammed but this has a nice spacious feel. Enough space between each tubs to comfortably clean your pet. You need a token to use the wash service, if you buy 3 you get 1 for free. They actually have that deal for anything in the store. Including treats. But you can't mix and match categories. Has to be the same. So like buy 3 bags of treats from the same brand, get 1 free. They always have this deal. Anyways, 1 token gets you 25 mins. They allow you to bathe two dogs at a time but you just have to manage your time accordingly between the rinse, lather, and dry time. They used to give you an extra token if you needed more dry time but they've stopped. Thankfully their towels are super absorbent. So while my two doodles don't get 100% dry, they leave the store about 80% dry. Then I open the windows and let them finish drying on the car ride home. But the best thing about this store is how knowledgeable their manager is! I found out Pet Food Express made their own brand called Fog City Pet. I've purchased their travel size shampoo at the Fremont location and they didn't even tell me that it was their own brand. Super cool to know. I also was looking for a smaller bottle of salmon oil and the dog section only had huge size bottles. When I asked about this the manager informed me and redirected me to the cat section where they have the same exact product just smaller size. It was the same ingredients and brand, just smaller in size cause it's catered to cats but perfect size for me so I purchased it. It was the Grizzly brand and they had a 20% off sale for it, which the manager also informed me of. I didn't get his name but he definitely needs a raise. Excellent service! The store is separated into a dog and cat section. Petfood express doesn't have the best selection of collars, leashes, or accessories. Their main focus is really the food and treats. They also aren't nationwide. And their return policy is great. You can return an open bag of treats or food if your dog didn't like it. I've never actually returned anything since any food items I've purchased my dogs ended up loving. They really focus on quality over quantity and supporting local businesses. Big parking lot located next to Safeway and Bart station. I was only near the area since I went to Point Isabel with my dogs but wish the Petfood Express near me has the same service. Overall, super satisfied with my shopping and self wash experience! read more

Pet Food Express - Pet Wash Station - Pet Stores Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Pretty much every time I come in they are all friendly and helpful. Kendall assisted me today. Very sweet and patient. Thank you!

Anytime I need quality food and treats for my rescue dog, I go to Pet Food Express. It's nice to know they include plant-based items. I'm so proud of this store for not exploiting, commodifying, or selling animals. I hope people will also let them know they are glad they do not contribute to the cruel practice of overbreeding animals for pet stores that lead to tens if not hundreds of thousands of animals being needlessly euthanized every year. I will continue to shop at this store and other locations as well. The workers are always so kind, loving, and helpful. Way to go! read more

Everyone that works at this location are always kind and very helpful. I took my new and very shy rescue dog to the store today. Asatta and Christina were so sweet to him. Christina showered Ronin with treats and gave him the time and space to get comfortable with her. He's very nervous in new surroundings. I'm trying to get him comfortable at this store so he can take a bath. The employees were all supportive of this endeavor for him :) Thank you! read more

This store has customer service DOWN! They are seriously impressive. I now go out of my way to come here. It seems like the management does a great job selecting folks who are friendly, outgoing and earnestly wanting to help. I started coming here to give my dirty dog a bath after a muddy trip to the dog park. I ended up looking around and finding something else to buy. One of the employees greeted me and my pup, asking if there was anything in particular I was looking for. She literally walked me around to various areas, after listening to my needs. She ended up suggesting a long-lasting chew toy that was perfect! My dog LOVED it and spent a couple hours that evening occupied (and not bugging us). Months later it's still a fave. I've experienced this one other time, and witnessed other customers getting similar treatment. If you want to be left alone, no one will bug you, but they're there to help/advise if needed. The baths are used by many other dogs, so not exactly pristine, but they're cleaned regularly. I love the single sprayer with shampoo and rinse, then blow dry feature with ample clean towels. They even went into lockdown mode (locked front door) when my naughty pup tried to run away. Overall most impressed!! read more

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It sounds strange but I was dazzled. I had gone to pick up cat food which I ordered online and wandered through the store because it had such an inviting feel to it. The prices were good, the store was clean, and the shelves were full. It was a pre-pandemic experience of the joy of in-store shopping. The staff was warm, welcoming, and helpful. Jessica was a delight- she promptly brought my online order and instead of leaving, I found myself drawn to look around. I have wanted to stop patronizing Amazon - this experience helped me remember the delight in local shopping. read more

Dog bathing stations are great! Best place to go for washing your dog. Quick & easy! Not expensive either, especially considering there's no mess in your bathtub! Knowledgeable staff answered questions about dog food too. read more

What an amazing team! They know their products well. Im so grateful for their guidance. They make the experience fun for both the pets and their people. Love coming here! read more

They carry many brands of cat food and treats, and cat grass. It seems like all the people who work there are kind and knowledgeable.

Returned to my favorite location in El Cerrito. Brandy was super helpful as soon as I came in. I bought a ton of treats and she recommended a dry food I can let my 2 picky miniature poodles try. I also got some broth. She explained the new return policy. I appreciate the service here always. It's way out of my way but I'd rather go here than the Benicia store since there's a new GM there that was not very kind to customers. Thank you again El Cerrito Petfood Express. read more

My frenchie baby has some sensitive skin allergies. Stella and Chewys Beef & Salmon freeze dried pattys are among the only commercial brand puppy food that doesn't aggravate her sensitive skin. This brand is harder to find but available at Petfood express. This location is clean, nice, and organized. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The buy 3 get 1 free is always a plus! read more

Much larger store. The employees are helpful. The store is organized. Love the product availability and insight by staff. Always feel welcome. I go out of my way to visit this store. read more

Pet Food Express - Bought this for my dog who has a food allergy I am trying to figure out - Pet Stores Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I've never felt the need to write a review on yelp but as a long time customer at El Cerrito Pet Food Express I felt a need to discuss the disappointment in a specific employee. Matthew, the manager, doesn't seem to have any shame in ruthlessly trying to get customers to buy outside of their comfort zone. Every time I come in I'm pressured to buy more items even when I've repeatedly said I was fine. I've also witnessed how condescending and rude he is to his employees. I used to love coming to this Pet Food Express but I can no longer say that. I'll stick to Chewy instead!! read more

Absolutely amazing staff. I've been here a handful of times now and every time I've visited the staff has been so helpful and tentative. This most recent time, I went in to purchase a new shedding tool for my dog and didn't exactly know which one to get since I felt like I've tried it all! Then, here comes my savior, a staff member who asked me if I had any questions. I told her my situation and she jumped into action. It was super helpful that she knew was familiar with the breed of my dog and was able to make excellent recommendations! Other staff members was also amazing, I had a coupon for some dog food, and even though I've screen shot the coupon to be scanned, but the way I screen shot the coupon was very fuzzy and even though it was legible to the human eye, the register was not scanning it. I started to give up because it was my fault for not paying more attention, but the staff members help found a way to validate and use my coupon. I also overheard them helping other customers. if they didn't have something the customers were looking for, they have no hesitation recommending other places. I wish there was something else I can do show them my appreciation. but I hope by writing this, people will look and decide to come in. read more

I find this store to be well organized. It has a lot of good options for my dog. The prices are reasonable and the quality is good. I go there weekly for my dog's treats. read more

I'm so happy we have an alternative to the huge corporate chains. I used to frequent the Mom & Pop type shops but there are so few left these days. At least this is under local ownership so I am supporting the local economy. Great self-serve dog wash, great service, quality products. read more

The nicest people, the most kind customer service. I enjoy going here. The people are kind and knowledgeable.

Great service , very helpful ! Carl helped me pick out a replacement food for my dog. As well as when the extra steps to help me save a little money - my dogs love the food and we will def be coming back to this pet shop from now on. Thanks !! read more

Drove to get my dog carry out food after work. Darn, they are closed. Yelp app noted it was open till 8:00pm. According to the PFC website, this location is the only one that closes at 7:00pm on Sundays. Sad. 3 stars since it's nobody's fault. read more

Amazing high quality pet products, wide variety of items & my dogs love coming in to sniff everything! (Great buy 3, get 1 free deals on all products..!) Also the baths are really convenient for washing dogs. Makes bath time much easier & can just rinse the fur & grime down the drain. read more

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So I don't usually any to say mean things but honestly I have been so frustrated the last few times I have been in here I can't help but mention it. At first I just thought maybe the manager was having a bad day but every time I go into the store he is rude and not just to customers but his employees too. Honestly I feel bad for anyone having to work with him read more

I go to this location even though I live in SF. We are in San Pablo a lot and I like the customer service at this store. My wife and I went to look for a harness and leash for our puppy pug and bought him with us. Carina helped us and she was wonderful. She recommended a great harness that I should be able to use for a while before he grows out of it. She even let him try it on.Also she said I should just get a regular leash for now until he's been out for walks for awhile.So after we get used to going for walks I will go back to get him the leash I wanted.I give all my business to this store if possible. The staff is always friendly and helpful and that goes a long way with me. I should be giving them a lot of business as my little guy is only 4 months old. Thanks again Carina,see you soon. read more

Super clean and very organized. As pricey as high end pet products doth come, I suppose. Glad my eye spotted a decent sale section--gotta gravitate toward those. Large self-serve wash stations here---plus, they're big on adoptions and saving kitties! Such a cinch to swing on by after doing grocery shopping at the cavernous Safeway with totally awesome Starbux with lotsa seating! read more

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Love it !! So cute the worker was amazing!! Love going with my kids and buying stuff I haven't seen!!

Never have I ever been here before the year of 2019 but once discovered have been coming here ever since! Not necessarily for food but for the service, washing station and treats!! Elena informed me of all the great services they offer, food recommendation for my pets and showed us the treats she uses for her pets which we now use!! read more

Got there on a Saturday, probably 5 minutes before opening. They saw me outside and let me in. I had a lot of questions and they answered all of them. Shout out to the two amazing employees, Elena and Stephanie. They are the bomb. Thanks for all your help first thing in the morning. They also have a dog washing station at this location. Just FYI. read more

Love this place been coming here for years, happy employees greet you as you walk in. My pups love it here with so many pet food and treats to choose from. I'll definitely be coming back here for years to come! Keep up the good work guys! read more

The service I received at this location was amazing! All of the employees were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I am a first time dog mom so I had A LOT of questions. Mari assisted me that day and she was such a huge help! With all the questions I asked, she did NOT seem annoyed or in a rush at all. Her knowledge and confidence made me feel at ease. She told me about the buy 3 treats deal and all the other deals around the store as well. I was with my pup who is about 9 weeks and she was able to give recommendations for him. She also gave him some treats that he absolutely loved, so we ended up buying a bag of that too! Mari also gave us a sample of food for JJ, which definitely made my day!! We went home with a bunch of goodies! I had such a great experience and we will definitely be coming back to shop and visit Mari! read more

Please let me explain why I'm giving this store 1star. I went in one day recently looking for a few items. I was greeted by Maya, she is fairly new and very awesome with really great work ethic. I would really like to say the same about leader of the store......MATHEW.... But I can't. I have worked in retail and this is the kind of person that should never be given power. Mathew, you suck at your job and should find another path preferably one that doesn't involve working with people. Let me continue what I experienced, after being greeted by Maya and ignored by the manager I waited patiently. As Mya tried to help me and greet everyone that walked in through the door, answered questions ran back and forth, rang people up, answered the phone.....this is all happening while the manager... Yes you Mathew..... is leisurely helping one customer..... and finally as Maya tried helping me with a specific item, she asked Mathew a question.... I was disgusted by his Condescending, belittling and Misogynistic tone.... If I was his boss, I would do all the employees a favor and tell Mathew to take a long unpaid vacation. That of course wasn't the first time I witnessed this behavior from him. I ended up leaving and going back another day. I wasn't very happy about my time being wasted... but maybe it wasn't time wasted after all.... I'm waiting this fantastic review. I go into this store quite often, I have been helped time and time again by the very wonderful people who work here, Carl, Brandi....( so sad to see you go Brandi, your knowledge, work ethic and kindness you can do anything you want! You're amazing) Kerri, Merrick, Gio, Angie! I wanna shout out to you guys... you all make my day every single time I go in there with Obie... thank you very warmly for all that you guys do.. you deserve to be appreciated and treated with dignity and respect. As well As the two new young ladies Maya and Asada... you guys are new but you always do your best and I see that whenever I'm in there. Dear Petfood Express, I'm disappointed with Your Lack of creating a more positive and kind work environment for your workers... who you allow to represent your company as a leader matters. But hey....clearly... $$$$ seems to be more important than the mental and emotional health of your employees. Have a great day and god bless all my sweet friends at Petfood express...... except for you Mathew.... You need Jesus!! read more

What a great place to shop. They treat pets like royalty, have great prices, a great selection, a clean store and delightful and truly helpful staff that seem to really love their jobs. I went by today to buy batteries for the light collars we bought for nighttime walks. Not only did they replace the batteries but when I tried to pay for them they said that they replace the batteries as a customer service. That's what I call service!!! And my review wouldn't be complete without a shoutout to Stephanie for her quick turnaround on the batteries - she actually spotted me as I walked in and offered to replace the batteries. I didn't even have to find some one to help me. And thanks to Angel for being so sweet to my dog while we were waiting. He didn't want to go home. read more

Pet Food Express - Great store = happy dog. - Pet Stores Near Me - El Cerrito, California

Great place to bathe your dog and buy treaties, food, toys etc afterwards. Very easy to use the bathing area. Everything is provided.

I have been going to the Danville Pet food Express as it is where I live, but the service that I got here at this location was excellent. Merek is always very helpful and gives great guidance for food as both my Pets have sensitive stomachs. Love their bath area! It's clean and very spacious. Would be coming here for everything from now on. read more

i would like to commend Carrie for being helpful and professional, and going above and beyond in assisting customers. our dog was going throigh some health issues, and she was very empathetic and patient, and her listening ear really made our visit a memorable experience. thank you Carrie! read more

I've visited this location for years. And my takeaway has always been that this is one of the best stores in the area. As I have had many great experiences here, I must point out an exceptional employee named Marcus. Marcus is intelligent, knowledgeable about the products, engaging and his customer service is top-notch. He has carefully explained each and every question I've asked and I always get the feeling that he strives for customer satisfaction, and has a genuine love for ANIMALS. I've watched Marcus interact with other customers as well....amazingly, he gives everyone his full, attentive attention. Thanks so much Marcus....can't wait to visit the store again.....you rock!! Please never leave this company! read more

This review is for the self wash. It was my first time here and the people at the register walked me through the process. You first pay prior to using the self wash. Calling around this is one of the better self-wash deals as they have a buy 3, get one free wash. Each wash is $15 which includes the choice of 3 different shampoos, warm water, a blow dry, 4 large towels, an apron, and to my surprise there were treats! So the person who helped me was super helpful as she walked me to the back and explained the entire process to me. She even spotted a wash area that still had time on it (you get 25 minutes of wash time, which is plenty enough). The sink/wash space was big enough for my 70+lb labra doodle to easily get in. I am a petite Asian and I didn't have to bend down to stretch much. Ergonomic baths are a plus! Meat treats are another huge plus! Great customer service and I am sold! I found my new self-wash place. Cheap, clean, and super convenient. read more

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The staff is extra friendly and helpful here, and the store is very clean and organized. They have a pretty good selection of cat food and supplies, but I usually buy my Wellness cat food in bulk online at slightly cheaper prices. Although I've previously purchased cat food and supplies here, I now mainly come here for the kitty grass. Their kitty grass is full, tall, and very fresh, and my cat goes absolutely crazy over it! read more

Pet Food Express - Fresh kitty grass! - Pet Stores Near Me - El Cerrito, California

This is a convenient location next to Safeway and BART. The employees here are really nice and helpful. When my cat was pregnant they loaded me up with everything to make her super healthy. My cat went crazy for the goats milk they sell, and I would have had no idea it was good for pregnant cats. The prices are a little high, but they have a great selection of high quality food for my dog and cat. Good gifts for pet owners as well, they sell gourmet treats and cat grass bouquets. Most of the products are better to order or Amazon price wise, but I like to hear employee opinions on the products. read more