I get a kind of wellness high whenever I go to the Annex. It is a serene and unique environment to…read moremeet with a friend or spend quality alone time. They have WiFi and I've seen people sit for work or pleasure to enjoy the space. In the late afternoon and evening, the ambience is uplifting with good jazz. Fresh food: order from the glass counter and they heat your food and serve you at the table. Everything I've tried has been "clean" and delicious! Shout out to the ginger miso tofu. Cooked Mary's chicken is the best cooked chicken one can find. Highest standards of organic and sustainability, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The soups and prepared hot bar don't disappoint. The fresh hot burritos are clean and straightforward. cold prepared salads and such are delicious. very fresh, and have high quality ingredients. Gelato bar, coffee bat and pastries are excellent. I had a yummy oat milk latte with honey today and it touched all the right notes. They have a smoothie menu if you're into that. The flower department is exquisite! If you park in the lot and enter from the back, you're surrounded by the aroma and visual beauty of flowers that are picture perfect and often breathtaking. If you appreciate thoughtful and artistic note cards, the collection is bar none. I always have to stop myself from looking at them because I can easily drop $50 on just cards. They have a small but eclectic wine area tendered by a wine expert. The Annex is understated and special!!

A real juice bar in 2025? In El Cerrito? Pinch me. Fresh, non-pasteurized, whole-food goodness that…read moreactually tastes alive. Prices are fair, flavors are fire, and I keep coming back like it's my new religion.

Parking is so nice. There is plenty! 2 hour limit though…read more I got an iced cafe latte and it was good. Staff are nice!

Very personable waitstaff Neighborhood regulars…read moreI was able to swap out the butter on my bagel for jam (thanks)

It is a goal of mine to try every milk tea spot. EVERY PLACE. So finally I have arrived here to try…read moremy beloved drink. There are two kiosks to order food. Easy to maneuver. I ordered a Thai milk tea with boba. Drink was ready within minutes. There were a couple of orders ahead of me too. Lots of places to sit. It's very clean. Price is crazy though. My drink came up to like $7. 4/5

I decided to stop by for some boba after grocery shopping around the area. Inside is super cute and…read morethey have a wallflower background for you to take pictures with friends. They have one kiosk for you to order drinks. We ordered an ube latte, strawberry matcha, and fried calamari. Drinks and food were super yummy! Although, food was great, we did not have a pleasant experience with their service. We waited almost 30 minutes for the calamari. We asked and she replied rudely. A few minutes later, she threw a tantrum walking out the work station and basically threw the food on the table. No words exchanged at all and went back to the work area. Not sure if she was having a bad day but that should not be a reason to treat customers like this.

I'm on the dependency program at Peet's. As a dependent member, I get rewarded for my dependency…read more The more I go, the more rewards. It's not like Peet's and I are fully exclusive. I can still go to Starbucks and one off coffee shops. I don't tell Peet's every time I do, but Peet's probably knows I don't just go to them. Just like I know Peet's has other dependent members. I know it's called a loyalty program, but what I have with Peet's doesn't feel like loyalty. Anyway, thank you Peet's for letting me depend on you for majority of my caffeine needs.

I just ordered a cappuccino here. What I got was a latte. So, I had them remake it. And got a latte…read moreagain. On the remake, I even asked for extra foam. Didn't get that. What I got was basically a cup of hot milk with a little coffee splashed into it. What's so hard about making a cappuccino? Two different people made the two drinks so it's not just one person not knowing what they're doing. I'm done with this place.

I didn't realize there was a Japanese market in the area! I wanted to make poke nachos, but didn't…read morewant to drive to the fish market in Albany. I was able to find almost everything I needed at this market. They have sashimi, seaweed salad, imitation crab sticks, packaged and prepared food, meat, snacks, etc. It's a nice little store with a lot to offer. I'd come back again.

This is a small, what looks like a family-run spot, that I really enjoy visiting. The staff are…read moreconsistently polite, welcoming, and always happy to help, which makes a big difference every time I stop by. I usually come here to pick up snacks, and it's become a favorite for my little one, they absolutely love the Meiji chocolate, and this is the closest place where I can reliably find it. Even though the store is on the smaller side, it should meet your daily needs. You'll find essentials like dairy and fresh fruit, along with more specialty items like miso paste and a variety of Japanese seasonings. It's compact, but thoughtfully organized, and has most things you will need without feeling overwhelming.

Absolutely blown away by the Don Julio speciality cake. It was beyond stunning--the details, the…read moredesign, and the overall presentation completely exceeded my expectations. It was the first thing everyone noticed, and it instantly became the hit of the party. The best part? It tasted almost as incredible as it looked, which is so rare with custom cakes. Every bite was fresh and delicious. It's not often you find a cake that's both a showstopper and genuinely amazing to eat. A heartfelt thank you for the amazing cake! It was absolutely delicious and made the occasion even more special. Please extend my sincerest compliments to the chef for such a beautiful and wonderful creation.

Bought from this place so many times but somehow only got one photos :( tried different cheesecakes…read more& chocolate cakes - never disappointed! They have a wide range of selection to choose from - definitely worth the money! The store is spacious but has no seating. The staffs were really nice though!

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Best service. They're never too busy to make suggestions if you want…read more Delicious coffees. Small coffee shop.

This place has good food, hard ciders and beers. I had a…read morepomegranate cider which was delish!! Nice and tart but not overly so... unfortunately they were out of a few of their beers! I also ordered a Ruben which comes with fries and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The appetizer was really good. The Ruben was good tho I had a really tough bit in the sandwich that wasn't good. I also found the sandwich to be a little dry. The meat was moist but there wasn't much sauce on it. I was pretty hungry and completely forgot to take pictures!! The service was great. I will come back again when I'm in the area.

I came here with some friends, and we ordered drinks and food…read more The beer wasn't great, compared to other breweries we go to, but maybe it just wasn't our style? Food took a long time to be prepared, and while tasty, the portions are small. The hardwood smoked chipotle wings have a great taste at first, but then it switches to straight heat. The honey spicy sauce is a lot better. Overall, this is a place I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again, but would still have a solid time at if there were no other options.