The Oaktown Spice Shops are such a blessing!! They have such…read morean amazing assortment of spices and blends. Great place to stock up, and purchase gifts. I'm still bummed that the Castro Valley location closed, but I will not pass one of their shops without popping in. The space is welcoming, the service is friendly and helpful.

I use so much more spices now that I found Oaktown Spice Shop. It's like I've been asleep and now I…read morehave gained a new sense...taste.

What a Richmond gem. Glad we stopped by on this Sunday morning. I feel like they have a little bit…read moreof everything. I really liked their bulk supply section and variety of teas. Id espeacially like to thank Maria for listening to the issue we were trying to address and providing her expertise. We will be back again.

I always enjoy coming to William's Natural Foods. The employees are kind and very knowledgeable…read more They had their discounts and sample giveaway yesterday and I learned today that I won a gift basket. Yay! Thank you for many years of great service and prices

7/7/2025: Inhaling a LATE Lunch at Ranch 99! This location was one of my frequent, shopping digs…read morewhen I resided in SF Bay Area. Now, Ranch 99 is my major PIT STOP heading due EAST to my Sierra Foothills Humble Abode. The hot food served here is consistently delicious and never salty or egregiously bland, i.e., the food is cooked just right--period. Aside, the bakery at Ranch 99 is an added bonus making my pit stop more delectable, enjoyable, and stress-free.

To my fellow Sri Lankans in the Bay Area!…read more They sell this brand of authentic Ceylon Tea here. Lots of fresh produce, frozen goods, fresh seafood and so much more.

El Cerrito has bunch of amazing "ethnic" grocery stores tn Roong Jing Jing grocery is one of them…read more The store is tiny and has specific Thai grocery products. Their super power is the Thai take out "pop up" that happens every Saturday morning where about a dozen local That restaurants drop off take out dinners. you get there before late morning and you'll have a wide assortment of That foods, including Holy Basil Chicken and egg which is the s--t. all the curries and noodle and rice dishes you expect plus desserts. the only think I tend not to get there is rice since I live right nearby and have a rice cooker at home but seriously. go there Saturday morning pick up a few things and you'll have a 24 hour Thai Food Feast. You do not want to miss this.

The interior is very small, but they have a great selection of prepackaged foods and groceries…read more If you like international snacks, this is the place to load up on your next haul! The ready-made food and desserts looked delicious, though a part of me worries about the rice/meats being left out unrefrigerated.

Luke in Amazon Returns deserves a Medal of Honor for his exceptional service on so many levels!!…read more His patience, helpfulness, positivity and genuine kindness so were very much appreciated and so rare in today's cultural experience. Thank you Luke! You're a STAR!!

I came to grab some fruits, specifically pineapples. It was nicely cut and ready to eat. I was in…read moreand out within few minutes. All good. I came around 12:31pm, it was crowded. Folks buying lunch and grocery. When I am in town, I come here to grab some fruits or other ready to eat foods.

Don't hesitate to try this place! Nam Kao Tod -- gf (GoodAF)…read morePapaya Salad (Lao-Style) - Gas, even mild! Pad See Ew Chicken Combo - Fire Pad Thai Shrimp Combo -Decent value 1 Mango Sticky Rice -- Bomb

Used to be Banana Leaf which was just as good. It's now remodeled in an elevated way. They still…read morehave lunch specials which is a bonus, but it seems to be smaller portions than before. The waitress was super friendly and attentive. My curry tasted like yellow curry when I ordered pumpkin and it had a particular after taste that I never experienced before. Also, it had more onions than anything else. Towards the end, I was eating onions with my rice because all the chicken was gone. All in all it was decent for a lunch special.

Great guy, 5* food at a great price, delivers. Not a single bad thing to say. Thanks I'll be…read moregetting many more from you and I highly suggest it to anyone else

Great hospitality! Good clean organic food! I ordered Brisket with baked beans and veggies.read more

I saw pictures of this enticingly delicious looking breakfast sandwich for a "Hot and New" Business…read moreon Yelp....I won't tell you what my eyes were "saying" but I knew my mouth had to get around that sandwich. I visited Eye of the Avocado yesterday which is currently a pop-up in the former Sandbox Bakery/Pinkie's Bakery. On the menu is their signature sandwich which I couldn't even pronounce at first and later figured out that it was the acronym for the sequence of colors in the rainbow: Roy. G. Biv. DUH! They taught us this in kindergarten but I guess I was too busy flirting with Jonathan...this adorabley cute hapa boy (with the Jonathan Bower bowl haircut) that was in my class. Hmmm, I wonder if he's still single?! Back to that signature sandwich...the Roy. G. Biv. - 7 minute egg, herbed butter, cheddar, pickled veggies, brioche ($10). And, what's a breakfast sandwich without bacon (+$3) and avocado (+$2) so I added them both. Gluten-free bread available for +$2. Eye of the Avocado also sells a handful of pastries and coffee. I know $15 is a lot to pay for a breakfast sandwich for a non-sit down restaurant (there's only 3 counter seats and a bench outside) but you're paying for top-notch ingredients here and supporting a small local business. The Roy. G. Biv. may very well be the contender for one of best breakfast sandwiches in San Francisco (with a few tweeks): http://bit.ly/2iMMVrF. The brioche is buttered before toasting which creates sumptuously caramelized edges. The thick bacon was rich and crispy (not too salty) while the perfectly ripe avocado added another layer of butteryness with the pickled veggies giving a punch of acid. The breakfast sandwich had great layers of flavors and was deliciously satisfying. But, you only get one slice bacon so half of the bites were bacon-less. For the price, you should be able to taste the bacon in every bite. I also wish the egg yolk was runnier. IMO, you can't have the ultimate breakfast sandwich without egg porn. The owner and the cashier were super nice, enthusiastic, and you can tell they love what they do. Eye of the Avocado is only running for a couple of more weeks so go get your mouth around the Roy. G. Biv. while you can!

Jes's cooking is consistently delicious! She prepared meals for us customized to specific dietary…read morerestrictions (including low-FODMAP) and it has been just what we need. She is attentive to detail, makes food that tastes good *and* looks beautiful - a range of colors, good combos of ingredients...all reflecting some superb chef skills. And great communication skills. Food made with love and care. If you're considering hiring her, I recommend without hesitation!

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Better produce and prices than Safeway. Little local stores like this are so convenient.read more

Still a great place, best quality seafood at reasonable prices. The live crabs I purchased this…read moreseason were tasty, lively and extremely dangerous. I'm a pro at handling these critters, but nearly lost a finger between sink and steaming pot. The counter staff are especially friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Be sure to check out the sake section and intriguing snacks walls.

I wish I checked out this market earlier since it is a great stop for both pantry essentials and…read morefor fresh fish. There is ready made boxes of sushi near the fish counter, or you can buy fish separately to cut at home. The grocery section can be a little small but for the price and selection I will take it over some of the other stores in the area. It definitely has some hard to find Japanese beverages and snacks that I can't find in other stores. The sushi is delicious, good variety, and very reasonably priced. Come by and see what your next new snack, beverage, or lunch/dinner item might be!