I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

Get the butter toffee cookie because it is so delicious!…read more The store is very clean, plenty of seating to enjoy your sweet treat. Order the ube cheesecake, butter toffee cookie, and a assam milk tea with boba. The order came out quickly. Ube Japanese cheesecake is tasty, not too much ube taste. It is super light and moist, love how it is not too sweet. For the assam milk tea, I prefer it with more tea flavor. The drink was ok, the matcha drinks look better. The butter toffee cookie was the best, it was flavorful, the toffee has added toasted nutty flavor with some sugar. I would get a box full. Overall, has a great variety of baked goods.

I remember the first time visiting Baron's Quality Meats and Seafood and we bought a Denver Steak,…read morewhich was recommended by a friend's dad who used to be a butcher. [From the web] "A Denver steak, also known as Zabuton, is a relatively new, well-marbled, and tender cut of beef from the chuck primal section under the shoulder blade. It comes from the serratus ventralis muscle and is prized for its rich flavor and buttery texture, similar to a ribeye, despite being from a traditionally tougher area of the cow. It is best cooked using high-heat searing methods to fully develop its flavor and tenderize it. After cooking it, it wasn't as tender as we had hoped. He said you need to braise it. D'oh! We enjoy looking at the customer's dry aged beef sitting in the display case. Support your local business.

This was my first time at this location. I usually go to the Alameda store. This was near the front…read moreof the marketplace. It's nice to have a closer option for quality meat and seafood. There's plenty of free parking and tons of shops nearby. The only difference I noticed is the service. It's not as welcoming or friendly as the Alameda location, and that stood out to me. Other than that, the quality of the products is solid.

You will find excellent products and many brands to select from and the people are friendly and…read morevery helpful

Health Unlimited is an health oriented biz with emphasis on organic healthy goods. Small footprint…read more Parking lot packed at peak times. Offerings: books, veggies, vitamins, bulk grain sales, snacks, canned/packaged/frozen/refrigerated goods. Close to a mini whole foods. Everything priced. Sections easily discernible, basically self-service till check out. Associates standing by to render assistance. Bites: Barbara's Jalepeno cheese puffs(7 oz. 4.59) -an healthier version of cheetos. Yummy. similarly priced. Store very organized. No clutter. Sips: GT's raw kombucha "gingerade" (16oz. 4.75) -50 calories, 3 grams sugar. Has healthful "bacteria" to fight bad bacteria in gut.. -similar taste to Jamaican ginger beer without an overload of sugar, this is healthier. 4.5 stars quick, courteous service. Easy to find items without needing assistance. Will return. *other places may have similar or lower prices. Here it's in & out quickly.

It's a lovely bougie grocery store. Very well stocked,…read moreeverything is very clean with excellent presentation. Great salad bar where you can pick the type of lettuce and all the toppings and they have gluten-free soup that is excellent especially the chili soup. Give this place a try you will be glad you did.

It's been over 5 years of operations and things are humming along well:…read more - new rewards program - lots of traffic = fresh produce/products - community oriented staffers, they give away the leaves/stems of the produce they have prepped - all fiber is good fiber and free organic fiber is unheard of - they finally got rid of the dumpling spot and now have a salad bar, it's organic, wholesome and economical! Prices based on size not weight, individualize to your hearts desire or pick one of their menu options. We did the create your own, so so many toppings!!! And dressings. Buy small, support local endeavors like these.

Store is always well kept and organized. I don't have a bad thing to say. Shawanna is my favorite…read moreperson at this store. She's engaging, helpful and welcomes everybody. She makes it feel more like your local market, rather than some big chain.

Sprouts is my favorite market where I can find fresh produce and grocery items. All employees are…read morefriendly. I'd like to especially thank Baron Rones for his exceptional hospitality and customer service. Baron is so kind and treats you like you are part of his family, making my shopping experience even more special.

A hidden gem in Castro Valley!…read more I don't know if this place is actually a hidden gem or if everyone already knows about it, but it's become one of my favorite spots in Castro Valley. If you're in a rush and want something healthier than the usual fast food, this place is a great option. I've been coming here at least once a week for the past few months, sometimes twice, and the food has always been fresh and high quality. I'm not always in the mood to sit down at a restaurant and risk getting stuck waiting for the bill when I have places to be. Here, I can grab something quick, sit at one of their new outdoor tables and enjoy a good meal before picking up my son from school. Their new poke bowl station makes it even better. You can build your own bowl right from the kiosk, and there are plenty of fresh options. My son is vegetarian, and I always have them make him a fresh avocado roll. It's never taken more than a couple of minutes. The staff is consistently friendly, the prices are reasonable, and they have a surprisingly generous rewards program. It's a bummer to see their Yelp rating isn't higher, but it looks like many of the lower reviews came during their soft opening or when they were first getting started. I can't speak to how things were back then, but businesses need time to work out the kinks. Based on my experience over the last few months, I've got nothing but good things to say. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Castro Valley and want fresh, quality food without the wait of a sit-down restaurant!

Not bad for a store to sell packaged sushi you can take home. Beats me going to other stores and…read moresit down restaurants. Parking can be hard to find especially since it is located in a busy area but once you find a spot it takes less than 15mins to pick and choose your food. I came here a bit late so the many options were already sold out but was able to buy whatever that was left. Good selection from onigiri, musubi, to sashimi platters. I got a couple of rolls but the California roll is a bit pricy compared to other stores. Usually Cali rolls are about half the cost of the regular sushi rolls like cherry blossoms. Overall quality is great, price is reasonable. I loved the mango salmon. Def will be back!

Love the variation of different candies that are available here. There is something for everyone…read more There is everything from spicy to sweet. Dave is so in love with his craft! He is a one man team. He is such a fun and happy guy! Highly recommend the blue raspberry skittles and the peach pickles!!!

Have you ever had freeze-dried Skittles? You should, and now you know where to get them…read more I encountered the Freezin' Awesome booth at a Treasure Island event. The owner and Freeze-Dryer-in-Chief was manning his booth and offering very generous samples of everything. Though he freeze-dries many things (e.g. pickles, marshmallows, ice-cream sandwiches) it was the Chamoy-infused, freeze-dried Skittles that won my heart. I left with a bag of the Watermelon Chamoy Rainbow Puffs and the Mango Chamoy Rainbow Puffs ($9.99/6-oz. bag). The Mango Chamoy version was ransacked (by me) as I sat in traffic days later. The Watermelon Chamoy bag was devoured by the person at home waiting for me. These are the treat you didn't know you've been missing. I didn't wait for an East Bay event where I might again encounter Freezin' Awesome. I went on their web site and ordered enough product to get free delivery and, wonder of wonders, my 10 bags of freeze-dried Skittles arrived at my home the very next day. This could be habit forming.

Just found my new produce market and I'm OBSESSED…read more They have such a beautiful selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, plus a huge variety of herbs, seasonings, pastas, and even local honey. The staff is super friendly, they're open every day, and y'all... two FULL bags of fruits and veggies for less than $30! Safe to say, I found my new gem. This is officially my produce market.

Green Valley Produce has been around for at least 20+ years but first time visiting after a 6 year…read moreabsence. I believe new owners and gentleman working was friendly and welcoming. I mainly visited for the fresh roasted peanuts which was the big draw here over the years. Sizes ranging from a small, medium to large bag @ $3.99/lb. The medium will get you a lb. Not sure when they were roasted but still good. Green Valley Produce is a small open store/stand offering fruits, some veggies, (no fresh herbs) and Middle Eastern spices, some vacuum-sealed meats, lentils, olive oils, dates, and some all meat puff pastry and vegetarian pies made locally. I left with some okra, yams, garlic, ginger spices, homemade beef pies...and of course, roasted peanuts. *** Overall 3.5 stars *** Pricing on fruit reasonable considering I just went to the Farmer's Market and noticed Green Valley selling the same Cara Cara oranges for 1.89/lb vs $3.89/lb which will get ya 4 oranges! I'm all for supporting small business but sheesh! Open 7 days a week from 830am - 730pm I wouldn't go out of your way to stop by unless you're wanting some roasted peanuts, reasonably-priced fruit and veggies and in the area. Support small business! Plenty of lot parking in front and located off B Street, next block over from Grocery Outlet

Nice "mom and pop" neighborhood grocery store that's been around since 1950. Small but organized…read moreoffering essentials, BBQ options and sauces, and a selection of local and organic products, wine, beer with a small produce section. Sadly, they stopped offering barbecue (they did a yummy tri tip sandwich) as of 6 years ago but offer a great meat section to do at home. I picked up some short ribs and sausages and very happy with the purchase. I decided to make a coffee rub for the short ribs and after 3.25 hours (wrapped in foil) of slow baking/indirect grilling they came out amazing! To complete the meal I picked up items for a salad and some Semifreddi rosemary focaccia that I slathered in garlic butter and warmed up. So good! :) Clean environment, convenient and great local store. Small parking lot with plenty of street parking. I'll definitely return and shop again soon.

Castro Valley's best kept secret. Helio is an old school butcher, he knows his meats and how to…read moregreet! Everything is farm fresh and affordable. Highly recommend this mom and pop as it's still here 50 years later for a reason.

Went here because I got a gift card as a Xmas gift. The owner honored it. I love the Dubai cups and…read morethe Turkish delights are my favorites, everything always tastes fresh and is high quality. I will for sure comeback to try the mixed nuts. Can you guys please make a cookies and cream Turkish delight?? Please and thank you!

The Old City Roastery been on my watchlist since they popped up all on my fyp with their famous…read moredubai chocolate desserts, various candies from Jordan, and sourcing of other popular ice cream like the Tu Cha fruit tubs. I finally had some down time to stop by on a Saturday lunch, and it was pretty empty since I visited during Ramadan. But the man working behind the counter was so friendly and patient with me. I literally felt like my stomach was bigger than my eyes, I wanted to try everything. But got a few chocolate covered goodies from kunafa to dates to regular dark chocolate for me and my coworkers. EVERYBODY loved it. My favorite hands down was the chocolate covered date. You HAVE to get that one. I only got a single, but I wish I got like five. You can also pick and choose and they provide you a little baggie to put them all in. They also sell turkish delight which he cuts for you by hand. I really enjoyed the pomegranate one as a nut-allergy girlie. The rose water was a little too rose-y for me. Too floral, it tasted like the smell of a grandma with her potpourri. They also sell nuts and other goodies like Palestinian ceramics. I had to get myself a Falasteeni ceramic magnet. It was so beautiful, painted with olives all over. Zaytoun aesthetic! Will def be back to calm my sweet tooth. And always, free Palestine!