I seriously can't get over visiting beautiful Marty at With Herb With Love in Alameda. Her shop…read morefeels like stepping into a little corner of Paris. Charming, eclectic, beautiful, and always full of unexpected treasures. I always find something special here: beautiful soaps and oils, fun nostalgic T-shirts, and the cutest cat-themed pieces. We've found cat earrings that my daughter absolutely loves seeing me wear, and this time I found the most gorgeous black cat scarf for her. ‍ And of course, I always manage to find something for myself too. This visit it was three camisoles that I can wear under things or on their own, practical and fun at the same time as it takes me back in time. Marty has such a wonderful eye for unique pieces, and every visit feels like a little treasure hunt. It's one of those special Alameda shops that just keeps me happy that I hope doesn't go away!

Walking down Park on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, I peeked into what was the back entrance of a…read morecute vintage shop. Really, I thought immediately the place was out of my price range, but a friendly stranger told me I should go look inside, offering that you could do cute date nights and make your own scents here, but then she assured me the place was black owned, and I HAD to at least see what gems were hiding inside. And there were so many! Bath salts you could mix to bring home, an oil scent lab, and all sorts of adorable accessories that caught my eye: lacy socks, perfect for Docs; some earrings at a great price point; and some sunglasses that no one else will be wearing ANYWHERE, for a mere $20! The woman working the store was just so friendly, and told us to cash is Queen in here store, if you know what I mean? But, I've found my favorite place to invest my modest disposable income at when I'm in Alameda. I'll be back to crate an oil scent roller...for $15! That's absurd. And it was sweet the store has my father's name: To Herb With Love. My mom must've been sending me angel messages.

I lovveeee this store!! Every time my boyfriend and I are in Alameda, we usually stop inside the…read morestore. I ended up buying this for myself. A Bite of Sweetheart which I hang on my purse Cashier is always nice and very pleasant.

Love LOVE LOOOOVE FUN PARK!!! They understand how to do business and have returning customers…read more Pochoco stickers!! 8 sheets!!!! For only 6 bucks!!!! So much to choose from!!!! But I'm a sticker whore and can never get enough stickers. Love their selection for gifts too!

Every so often I do some decluttering…read more I have brought in old watches and coins in the past. This time dug up some random jewelry laying around. Easy, straightforward transparent process. Good people. Cold hard cash in your pocket.

I would love to give them some business, but they don't respond to calls or texts. So I guess I…read morehave no choice but to buy my coins and precious metals from Brand X.

I've been here twice, several years apart, and I'll come back again! They have really great items…read moreand so many options! The staff are also super nice and helpful.

I love park at vintage!! They have very kind workers and always have cool stuff! Eddie is friggin…read morecool!

Karousel is a super sweet new boutique on Webster featuring a rotating collection of local artists'…read morewares sponsored by the Women's Initiative, which is a non-profit that helps low-income women start their own business. I spotted the shop on opening day after my Tuesday farmer's market jaunt and there is already a nice selection of fine jewelry, scented candles and soaps, art prints, and really cute clothing and accessories. They told me they'll also be offering classes and to let anyone know that if they're interested in selling, to contact Susan at the shop. Very glad to have a new shopping choice on Webster -- there are quite a few new businesses popping up and hopefully it means this side of the island is finally coming up...

You definitely want to check out Karousel Boutique. A great addition to the Webster neighborhood!…read more It offers a fun and unique shopping experience and is a great resource for beautiful, innovative, mostly handmade gifts and products created by local artists. I found some holiday gifts that were really one-of-a-kind. Besides a rotating gallery of artists' goods, it's also a community center offering classes in yoga, sewing, the arts, etc. Plus, they have some really fun events featuring fare by local wineries, restaurants and bands to spice up your shopping experience. Truly an Alameda original!

Super bummed to have to write a bad review for this store. My first experience in there was great a…read moremonth ago and I was hoping to be a regular. I work nearby, and while I usually shop near my home in Oakland, I thought I'd try a new store and support local Alameda businesses. I got a 510 battery which I really liked a lot but lost a week later. So I stopped back in last week to buy a new 510 battery. Just like the first time, he said he was going to give me a special deal, and pay $25 instead of $30. Unfortunately, that battery's threads were faulty so I took it back five minutes later and exchanged it. But again, unfortunately, that battery quit after using it for a few days. I took it back in yesterday to exchange it. Obviously, this brand has some issues, but the owner again told me he was going to give me a great deal and sell me another 510 battery instead of replacing the one that didn't work. We went back-and-forth a little bit, and I left frustrated and with a useless battery. I'll go back to shopping in Oakland at my regular smoke shop since the person running this store cannont be trusted.

Knockoff place refused to print out my receipt, and then handed me a flume backwards that turned…read moreout to be a Float for $33 what a scam don't go there unless you can careless smh what a shitty place

Delayed review -- I visited this shop a few weeks ago while out for a stroll and noticed the $5…read morerack, which had some excellent vintage finds! Inside, the displays were clean, and everything was well organized. I found a few more great pieces, and Alyiah was so sweet, professional, and helpful when assisting my friend in the dressing room. She also provided friendly service at checkout. She shared the store's mission of empowering single mothers with my group, and you can truly see that mission reflected here! Such a pleasant shopping experience. Thank you, Alyiah!

What a wonderful store with a powerful mission! They've got a $5 rack of clothing outside and all…read moresorts of lovely things inside like furniture, clothes, jewelry, etc... they're donation based so your purchase is for a very good cause. And the workers in there are great!

I've been to Elizabeth's Fashions twice. It's my go to place when looking for pretty, and very…read morereasonably priced evening wear. My experience both times has been very good. I can't complain. EVERYONE was really nice to me. They were attentive, patient, helpful... Even the owner got into helping what I should try on. It's my one stop shop... I even got shoes there... They were very comfy. The first time I was there was 2014, I bought a pretty red long dress, and went ahead and bought a pair of gold shoes to match. For everything, no more than $250. I recently bought a black and silver dress, I don't have a photo yet...but I will post one soon as I have it. This one cost a little more. $240 for tax included for the dress, and it was special ordered as they didn't have the size I needed. They told me it will take a week to get the dress, it actually arrived in 4 days. I'm sad to see the bad reviews the store had. I went here on my own, and I do not speak Spanish. They were all very nice. I will keep going back to hem when I need dresses.

Great Service, great options for prom and special occasions. You can special order here as well!read more

Big but crowded due to the overload of Japanese items: fun kids games and toys, creative items for…read moreschool/studies and some just yummy and delicious Clean organized and inside is well lit Value is cheap and noted everywhere Service is friendly quick and now self service if you want

Daiso, Alameda (South Shore Center)…read more I've been here many times, the staff are awesome and friendly. This Daiso location has a lot of stuff but it's very small, it's a very tight squeeze when you're trying to walk past people. The prices for their items has gone up over the years. Like all Daiso locations, there's no return or exchange. All sales are final. Highly recommend to buy school supplies and some Sanrio, Hello Kitty stuff.

I love this store so much. I come in sometimes for something specific, like coffee or a gift…read more Sometimes I just walk around and see what talks to me. I don't blow my money, so I come sometimes and don't even buy anything. There is just so many different types of things and food and drinks and jewelry that you may find something you didn't even know you needed. The snacks and food options are amazing. Kooky international cookies and sweet and random flavors of foods and drinks, it's just a wonderland of cool random things. The prices can be ridiculous so you have to choose wisely. Sometimes the staff can be a little absent, meaning they don't really seem like they want to interact with us. I get it, retail sucks. And not every one of them is distant, there are some real gems in there too. I just love this place and I hope it doesn't succumb to rent hikes or loss of sales and it disappears.

Wow, this is the best World Market I've ever been to. Who would've known! I stopped by this past…read moreweekend and was impressed by the massive size of both the parking lot and inside of the store. The whole place was clean and organized, and the shelves were stocked full of awesome and unique products on a Saturday morning. I picked up some laceys almond & dark chocolate toffee wafer cookies, sonoma creamery parmesan and cheddar crisps, and keogh's irish potato chips with real irish butter. And after browsing all of the easter-themed goodies, I couldn't resist getting a bag of kitkat bunnies as well. A worker saw my arms full and offered to get me a basket (he ran all the way to the front of the store and back). The care and effort shown was definitely appreciated. Customer service altogether was outstanding. I was greeted with a smile at entry, checked on multiple times by different employees while shopping, and my transaction at the purchase counter was quick and easy, with two employees opening up additional registers as they saw a line forming. I usually have a positive experience at World Market regardless of location, but based on my recent visit the Oakland store is superior in every way!