I absolutely adored the vision that is Bella Vita…read more Walking in, I was taken in by the most amazing collection of barrettes I've ever seen. They had barrettes shaped like animals and fruit and adorable little hair claws shaped like bat wings. Bella Vita also boasted absolutely adorable pastel party decor for the girly girl at heart. The service was friendly and helpful, and I loved their overall selection of fanciful accessories. I will most definitely be back!

My wife and I got my nieces some cute Fairytale Star Double Alice Headbands ($18 each) and my wife…read moregot herself a fun Jenny Lemon's Banana Hair Claw ($24) at this store, Bella Vita, in Rockridge. This is a local boutique shop that's filled with lots of unique, high-quality apparel, accessories, and gifts for women and children. My sister, who lives in the neighborhood, has been a regular for years. She introduced my wife and me to this delightful place during our last trip to Oakland. We visited on an ordinary Monday afternoon. Owner Jennifer was the only one working at the time. She was friendly. She and my sister know each other from my sister's visits. Jennifer was also helping a couple women at the dressing rooms. The store was sizable, clean, and well organized. It had a homey, curated feel to it. I could tell a lot of thought had been put into each and every product, not only by Jennifer, but by the people who made them. If you're having trouble finding a good gift for a woman/girl, Bella Vita has many interesting and novel items to choose from. They also offer online ordering for pickup in-store or shipping to the lower 48 states. At the time of writing this review, you can subscribe to their emails for 10% off your first purchase at https://bellavitahome.com/

We had the best experience shopping here for a baby gift!!! Tati Wade was so patience and helpful…read moreas we were having a difficult time deciding what outfit to buy for a friends' new grandchild. There were SO many beautiful things to choose from this artistically curated shop. Intimate and inviting, I recommend it without hesitation or reservations... NOTE: Dimples is located at 1442 Walnut Street in Berkeley! We, too, went to the original address (See Kasey L.'s review) and just by luck found the new location. What's up with that GOOGLE?

Dimples has moved across the street from their old location. Beautiful children's clothes and…read moreaccessories. They also have stuffed animals and mini shades for the coolest of children. A great store for gifts in Berkeley. A must to visit.

Great basics for men. The sustainable aspect is a cool plus. I only had one problem with a product…read moreand Ronnie made it right.

Very nice owner with YEARS of experience in the industry. The clothes are of the highest quality,…read moretimeless pieces you'll have forever. They are mostly a men's clothier but have a small selection of women. The socks are amazing, purchased a pair for my father.

Unfortunately Alyce has closed . She always had wonderful clothes that were appropriate for young…read moreand old. Her prices were reasonable. I could always go there at the last minute and find something I wanted to wear

Great place to shop for unique pieces. Staff are also helpful and friendly. Bought a great matching…read moreset and loved their dress selection. Also very cute shoe options.

Cute, vibrant, colorful clothing for kids. They look very much like the Fresh Produce brand of…read moreclothing and the prices run just as high. I'm not sure I would use this brand of clothing exclusively as kids tend to grow out of their clothes rather quickly and it's really pricey to keep replacing them for larger items, but a few quality pieces can make such a difference especially if you have many children and can pass them down the line -- these things last a while and it is 100% cotton which means, VERY comfy!

I cannot say enough good things about LaFoot in Berkeley…read more My brother manages a grocery store and is on his feet all day. Recently he started having significant foot pain. As a nurse who has dealt with bone spurs and plantar fasciitis myself, I immediately told him he needed to address it -- both by resting and by investing in proper shoes. I've been trying to convince him to upgrade his footwear for years! I found LaFoot while scrolling Yelp. The name caught my attention, and when I read that it's owned by a physical therapist and staffed with students/residents in orthopedics and foot care, I knew this wasn't just a regular shoe store -- this was going to be different. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. Parking was easy (even on a busy day), and we were greeted by a tall, slender young man with glasses who introduced himself as a kinesiologist (I'm so sorry I didn't catch his name!). He was professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He had my brother remove his shoes and socks, observed his gait by having him walk up and down the hallway, and even demonstrated how my brother's current shoes were too flexible by twisting them. Then he brought out a Brooks shoe and showed us the difference in structure -- it barely twisted at all. He explained why that stability matters. They measured his feet the old-school way with a sizing device to ensure a precise fit. They also noticed that my brother's feet turn slightly inward when he walks, which likely contributed to his pain. What I really appreciated was how they used a skeletal foot model with bands to visually demonstrate what was happening. For visual learners, this was incredibly helpful and made everything make sense. When my brother tried on the recommended shoes, he immediately said, "Oh my God, these make such a huge difference." That alone told me we were in the right place. The exact color he wanted wasn't in stock, but they ordered it and had it shipped to his home within a few days -- seamless process. Yes, the shoes were $154. But when you consider the amount of time he spends standing and walking, and the importance of preventing long-term foot issues, that is absolutely worth it. Your health and comfort are not the place to cut corners. The professionalism, the education, the attention to detail, and the way they truly listened -- both to my brother and to me -- really stood out. This isn't just a shoe store; it's an experience rooted in understanding foot health. We left feeling confident, informed, and genuinely impressed. Highly recommend.

I rarely rate a small business one star, but my visit to La Foot was a dismal disaster. I was…read morelooking for a shoe with good arch support and my acupuncturist recommended LaFoot. The salesman first had me walk the length of the store so he could look at my gait. Based on that he produced an athletic shoe that was heavy and said I needed a shoe that couldn't be twisted. The salesman said I could try them out at home and if they didn't work, I had 2 weeks to return them. The shoes turned out to be too heavy and tight for me. I wore them at home for about 4 hours but decided they were too heavy and uncomfortable. I returned them 3 days later. The salesman said there were marks on the shoes from the 4 hours I wore them within my house and as a result, he could refund only 70% of the $150 price. He never offered an alternate pair to try. In fact, he didn't appear interested in helping me at all. I wondered how LaFoot stays in business with such poor service and limited selection. There is no way I can recommend this store.

I like the selection of new and mostly second-hand clothes, shoes and books for babies and kids. I…read morealso like making consignment appointments with their Calendy.

I've started exploring baby shops now that im expecting, and Coyote Kids was by far the nicest,…read moreorganized, with a great selection of clothing & products. The prices seemed really reasonable considering most that the shop carries is second hand. The variety of clothing all looked like new too! They have a ton of shoes and books -- perfect for starting your collection. The staff person greeted me as I entered and answered all of my questions -- very friendly neighborhood shop. What's not to love?!

Incredible selection of colors, fibers, lengths, weights! They have local brands and brands from…read morearound the world. A comprehensive browse of the offerings would probably take an afternoon. The staff member was friendly and helpful. Outside of yarn and tools, they have a lot of fun knick knacks, purses, handmade items, crafting kits, kid-friendly crafts and toys.

I visited ImagiKnit in San Francisco many years ago and was thoroughly impressed with their huge…read moreyarn selection. Yesterday I visited their new-ish location in Berkeley and once again was impressed. It's a fairly large space (for a yarn shop) and in addition to yarn they offer lots of books, bags, and accessories, including craft items for kids. Their yarn selection doesn't seem to be as large and varied as the one in their SF location, but I could be remembering wrong. The shop was very busy on this Saturday afternoon. It was the end of the 2025 Bay Area Yarn Crawl, so they were offering door prizes and free homemade cookies. My sister won a prize of two skeins of Cascade yarn, a bag, a couple patterns, and a sticker. It was also fun visiting the cute neighboring shops on College Ave. and having lunch across the street at In the Wood. Don't forget to pay for street parking with a credit card; there aren't any signs to let you know it's required.