completely random and amazing sunday find after a run in the neighborhood. incredible high end…read morefinds - louis vuitton and gucci bags, all which have been authenticated by the owner. the staff was helpful and called the walnut creek location when i had questions she couldn't answer. i'll be back! check out their website too.

Excellent choice of high quality & high end brands of clothing, handbags & jewelry. The well versed…read moreand friendly staff make shopping & consigning there a pleasure- thank you Jasmine, Marta & of course owner Lynn too! Sandy Lee

Games of Berkeley is worth the stop. Prices are fair and the selection is deeper than I expected. I…read morewent in for one game and found solid Pokémon and Star Wars stuff too. The staff know what they're doing, and the other customers were friendly and clearly know their stuff. Only thing I'd flag is parking, but that's the neighborhood, not the shop. Five stars.

We stopped in on Saturday with our toddler! Mirarose got their last Paladin's Sword and although…read moreit's for dogs, she absolutely loves it!! Their Meditating Squids are for a present for an avid squid collector! Think it would make an excellent desktopper! Games of Berkeley has been in business since 1980! They have game rooms and sell lots of board games, card games, dice, plushies, toys and more! Sweet and helpful staff and gorgeous mirror/rainbow ceiling! SYOY! :-)

We came here because my son's teacher recommended Tsukihoshi shoes, which are these shoes made in…read moreJapan. Supposedly, they fit well and are comfortable and easy to put on for young toddlers. My son seems to like them. I think this store is the only place in the East Bay that sells them. The salesman there was very thorough and helped pick out the right size for my son.

I appreciate the selection of comfortable shoes and the great Service offered by the staff there!!read more

9/6/26- Located at one of the exits at the Downtown Berkeley BART station. I usually stop here on…read morethe way home from a day in Berkeley. One of the smallest Target stores that ive ever seen and been in. Limited on clothing items, and smaller sections for their groceries and other usual items at a Target. All employees are friendly and helpful. Today stopped to buy eggs. Bought 4 18 count cartons. I thought my Target reusable bags were in my backpack but they weren't. There were no insulated Target reusable bags so had to ask for bags. They don't have paper bags, instead it's the felt like reusable bags, that can tear if packed heavy. Michael's uses this same type of reusable bag, and the seam tore when packed heavy. But I made it home on BART without the bags tearing or breaking any eggs. The cashier did a good job packing thrm in 2 separate bags, that he was kind enough to see that 1 bag would be too heavy. He didn't charge me for a second bag. I usually use my backpack to carry purchased items but it was full already.

Last night the store employees went outside to watch the bicycle parade on shattuck and left one…read moreemployee on the register with a whole line of customers. When employees finally returned they were on their phones instead of working. One had a sports game on her phone with the sound turned up in front of her while she half ass rang up customers. It seems like you need to ban phones while they're at work. UPDATE: went back today. The cashier, Lesly was on her phone a lot - even when ringing up customers

I enjoyed shopping in Personal Pizazz. The selection of vintage looking clothing is strikingly well…read moredone. I particularly enjoyed the discount rack with items from $5 to $75. There are rows of cool tops, cashmere items and jeans for days. The jewel selection is very interesting and I'm sure everyone would find something to take home.

This is a special store whose owner really cares about personal style. I had an amazing experience…read morethere today shopping for a "fancy black dress." The owner was so honest about how each dress looked on me, it was like having your mom or a reliable friend give you the true low down on your look. This is the most fun I have had shopping. Thrilled to take home a fab frock and look forward to having an excuse to return! Thank you!

Great rental experience! I recently rented 3 bouldering pads for a week, and the rates were a…read morefantastic value; much less expensive than other rental options I looked at. When we realized all 3 pads wouldn't fit in our car alongside our luggage, we went back in and the employee working was super helpful, easily swapping one out for a smaller size with zero hassle. Both picking up and dropping off the gear was completely seamless. Highly recommend their rental department; I'll definitely be renting and buying from them again!

A one star rating is harsh ... but as my neck hurts, I feel it's justified…read more I rented a wetsuit for today's Sunday Alcatraz Open. The neck chafing: however, the wetsuit I got scratched the right side of my neck, and it hurts. The irony is after the swim, I realized that a wetsuit isn't really needed: warm water at 64 degrees with great weather - but I won't know in advance. I hope they either fix it or retire it. Otherwise,I'd give it a five star. Housed in an old rink. Very pleasant with excellent service.

RIP Elements. They are currently having their retirement sale as they are going out of business…read moresoon. 30% off everything except jewelry which is 20%. Overall, a solid little boutique selling womens ware. I picked up some tevas at the 30% off and the staff were so nice and welcoming. Style isn't necessarily mine, but definitely some good staples in there.

I love this shop. It's my neighborhood place to go for everything I could possibly want when it…read morecomes to shopping for new clothing, shoes and accessories. I love popping in at least once or twice a month. When I visit, I like to survey the store and I always seem to find something new or what I want. The merchandise is of quality brands , with trendy and unique items that make it the boutque it is. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful, and are a long time buiness. I kind of consider them a neighborhood institution. They are a huge anchor in this distric. One of my go to's.

Everything is great with the physical therapist Stuart. He is kind and is highly knowledgeable with…read morefoot, ankle, and shoulder injuries. My only recommendations is that they update the retail store as well as physical therapy area as both are dated and in need of updating. Still a 5 star.

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.

Just found another wonderful piece at Bill's Trading post!…read moreWonderful place to shop. I stopped in with a friend the other day and we were both impressed by the selection and how well everything is presented. The owner has a wonderful eye for nice pieces. Thanks again and as always, what a pleasure.

I and my mother before me, have shopped at Bill's Trading Post for more than 30 years. Maureen…read moreretired (darn it) but it is still going strong. Support this small, family owned store.