Twin Bee Apiaries

The store has everything that I need and have exclusive produce and products from line America,…read morewhich is really great. The owner is super kind and attentive to customer satisfaction.

This is one of my favorite grocery stores , pretty sure it's family owned all of the employees are…read moreefficient and friendly. The prices are fair and a long wait is rare , Excellent selection of produce and a good spot for cheap beer as well . One of the newer additions is a Mexican deli and it is great , I think it may be a father son team they can make pretty much anything and it's always good fairly priced with huge portions and they are nice too! (The side sauce is crazy hot so beware unless your really into hot sauce and most meals come with chips that appear to be homemade. Always a pleasant experience.

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Hernandez Meat Market

4.5(8 reviews)

The in-house made chorizo is amazing! Excellent hard to find cuts of meat? If they don't have it on…read morehand, the fleshers are exceptionally helpful, friendly and accommodating! The market is really good too. Best (to me) is that they stock and sell products such as fresh baked bolillos and tortillas from other authentic small businesses, located in the area too! GO IF YOU CAN!

Best chorizo ever! They make it fresh, and it doesn't leave a puddle of grease! Very friendly and…read morefamily vibe here, definitely worth a visit.

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Dulceria La Rosa

4.8(10 reviews)

I come here every time I need candy or pinatas . When you come make sure you have cash though…read more The owner is nice and helpful

This tiny little shop is a fat kid's wet dream and the perfect starting point for anyone looking to…read moreorganize a party. They have a huge variety of Mexican candy in a wide range of flavors, from the sweet and savory to the sour and spicy. Their party supplies are plentiful, you can find everything from table covers and cups to treat bags and Piñatas. Quality is always top notch here, the treats are as fresh as can be and the Piñatas are always well constructed with minimal bare spots and heavy duty materials. Prices seem fair, most of the sweets are priced between $2-$3 for smaller packages and between $5-$12 for larger bags, with most averaging around $6 each. The Piñatas can be costly, but you always get what you pay for, and always have a wide variety to choose from.

My favorite MEXICAN CANDY!

Dulcería Mexicana

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Vero Mango Suckers

Honey Bird Market

5.0(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

1505 High St Alameda, CA 94501…read more "Honey Bird Market" takes over the location of the old High St Market at High St x Santa Clara. Fresh new look, new name, and new staff. I've been here twice on the way home. The inside is completely different, all the old fixtures are gone. So far I have tried the pizza and tamales, and they taste good and are easy to heat up. The clerk at night is super friendly and helpful. They told me they want the old customers to come back and visit their new store. https://honeybird.market/ It's across the street from Lincoln Park on High St. Support Local Business!

What a lovely neighborhood store! Clean, great selection, and a super friendly staff! This place…read moreis a gem!

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La Finca Tortilleria

4.8(40 reviews)

1.6 mi•East Oakland

My most favorite masa spot in the bay!…read more I finally got my mom to try it, and she loved it as well. She's picky too, as most Mexican moms, but she did. You can preorder for pick up the day prior. If you want the veggie/no manteca (lard), then you have to order the 10 lbs unfortunately. Regardless it's worth it! Good price and service!

Their tortillas and masa are the best! I absolutely love this place! The tortillas have the most…read morewonderful smell and taste.

La Finca Parking lot

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Shelter In Place Chicken Tacos with La Finca Tortillas.

Encinal Market

4.3(140 reviews)

0.3 mi

Never walked in till today - always thought it was a small spot from the exterior…read more It's quite big and well organized inside. A lot of sale items also. I got a full bag of groceries for under $50: - half a papaya - amazing color, flavor so-so - Italian sparkling water, sale $3.29 - Lesser Evil popcorn (2), sale $2.99 - organic peaches (2) - organic carrots - Bariani olive oil - yay they carry this! Will explore more in the future - they source a lot of their produce from small producers like Tomatero but the berries are Driscoll and Giant. Service was professional and straightforward - they all looked like they enjoyed working in the environment. A perfect mash up of a gourmet, natural and conventional store.

I've been to the Encinal Market quite a few times now. What I dig about this place is you know…read morethose hard to find items that you can't find say in Safeways or Nob Hill Market? I usually find them here! I was on this hunt to find this pasta called Cresti de gallo and no one on the island had this and lo and behold, Encinal Market did. Granted the prices here are a bit more than you would expect but for me it was well worth it.

Very local craft beer selection.

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Respectable Cheese Case

La Fuente De La Salud

3.5(2 reviews)

Best service ever she works by Appointment only I been going to her for 3 years now and I would not…read morechange her for no Dr! She is amazing and explains things you need to know and do! Every time I go I feel so much better! Thanks to her and the hand of God I can walk!

I love the variety of herbs/Teas you can find in this place. The reason for my low stars is the…read morecustomer service. Whoever the owner is doesn't run this place as a business. They have no set business hours, no one ever answers the phone. You need to keep coming to see if you get lucky and is open. Or keep calling and pray someone answers the phone. There are times I have come and they have a sign saying they're in session to come back later.

Besto Pesto

5.0(2 reviews)

1.4 mi•East Oakland

Cilantro/spinach/almond pesto to die for.read more

Besto pesto is awesome! I dare you to sample their dips/sauce and not buy one..it's that good. Met…read morethe owner and his son today at American Steels today and tried their pesto dip and also the sundries tomato/cashew dip...sooo good! Highly recommend it!

Foodmaxx

2.4(105 reviews)

1.1 mi•East Oakland

I don't come here as often as I used to…read more Quality/Quantity - I only buy very selected items from this brand. Brand name pork (chicken in the past). Produce. Atmosphere - Plenty of parking. Easy in and out of the freeway. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 10pm. Updated 8/24/22. Service - Self service, but good in stock conditions. I especially like this brand when it comes to ad items, they almost always have it in stock; unlike their competitors! Price - Affordable, but I only buy certain groceries from this brand. And I do not visit here often. Owner Comment - I did not know that Save Mart owns you; I learned something new. Congrats on your success since 1986, and Savemart's success since 1952. Did Lucky just acquire you? Or is that a part of Kingswood Capital? 2021 - 53+ Foodmaxx locations in CA & NV. 2022 - Acquired by Kingswood Capital Management.

need ada electric mobility scooter(s) for people with disabilities to be able to shop…read more store is ver large had impossible to navigate without! cart runs need to be made. overall customer service and contact is very poor with a low score for associates work ethics. security officers needs to be professional stay of the cell phone and cut the jokes. earn the respect of the position!

This is not good

7/4/23 Todays specials

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S. J.

13 years ago

Not since we had the luxury of growing up in a neighborhood with a bee keeper down the street, have I felt so lucky to count the second keeper in our lives. Better yet, this one shares the honey. Our entire household enjoys the benefit of Andrea's hard work, and his bee's honey is used in so many ways, it would take too long to list them all. Delicious, nutritious, and in every way a blessing to be able to have; we even put jars of it away to keep a supply for the winter months. read more

D Q.

8 years ago

My husband started purchasing TBA's honey about three years ago, reading that local honey is good for allergies. And we've been purchasing his honey ever since! We also like to support a local business and to keep hardworking bees employed, haha. TBA also offers honeycombs (when available), candles, and honey sticks. I'm not a honey connoisseur, but TBA's honey is smooth and earthy and, of course, sweet. Give it a try! read more

Edward O.

11 years ago

Honey is great, Andre is very easy to work with. I like the trust he gives his customers, and how he makes buying local, raw honey simple and quick. I buy a quart a few times a year, never disappointing. read more

Kimberly A.

12 years ago

Our family LOVES this honey. It's the best, local, delicious honey. And, the beekeepers are the best! What a gift to Alameda! Thank you Twin Bee Apiaries, we can't wait until the next batch is ready! read more

Hermann B.

12 years ago

Great stuff.. I love the honey. It's just too bad that you can only eat that much a day ;-) Recommend getting some from Andre any time.

Carol W.

4 days ago

Great local honey. André is a gracious beekeeper. Always look forward to a fresh batch of honey from him. read more

Eddie O.

11 years ago

The Honey is great, but Andre's customer service is over the top. Love it!

Christine K.

13 years ago

Delicious, beautiful color, and it is from Alameda

S O.

13 years ago

The best and so helpful with my allergies.

Ilya K.

12 years ago

Andre's honey is delicious

Twin Bee Apiaries - gourmet - Updated September 2026

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