My go to place for paper to go bags, highly recommended. The price is fair and they have a lot of…read morethings in stock, you can get it right away, no need to wait.

Quality/Quantity - Product offerings: Restaurant equipment,…read moresmallwares (what we come for), glasswares, parts and services. Services offered are - Design and build restaurants, finance, equipment parts, etc. We/I come here for my kitchenware, I like using commercial grade products rather than residential. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Actually fairly large for a restaurant supply company in the Bay Area. Open 6 days a week from 8am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Plenty of parking. Service - Just okay. You have to ask for service. Our past contact finally retired, congrats. Price - Expensive. But you pay for convenience. Well not today as I got an ice scooper for only $2; Amazon would have been $4. Woohoo, balling. Livin' the life, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1934 and with your two locations.

Whoa I had driven down this road many times but totally missed glances over here. Maybe I looked…read moreonce but thought it wasn't for the public. You see US Foods is one of the big wholesale food distributers that restaurants big and small use. They will deliver big loads of goods whether food or supplies right to the restaurant, usually on pay terms so no cash is handled. And for busy restaurants this is a must, as they constantly need raw goods coming in weekly if not daily. This is the first time I saw a 'US Foods' store. I think they took over something else. But it is a big store/space where almost everything is in bulk and/or wholesale form. For the home cook there is really nothing here that would fit their needs/kitchen unless you like to buy in bulk. 20 - 50 pound bags of beans, sugar or flour is usually just too much for an average Joe to carry to the car, let alone store in a home pantry. But if you like to entertain/cook for a large group like a big birthday, a bbq outing or big holiday get-togethers, then this place may serve you a purpose. I browsed one day and got a good feel for the place and here are my observations. If you go into the fresh produce area or the meat/dairy areas, you will have to go into a refrigerated room. The whole room is about 35 degrees so if you go in there in shorts and/or a t-shirt, then you will not be able to stay in there for too long. Produce not really extensive but you will be able to find some basics. Some things are in cases/big bags but not everything. Actually lots of things in smaller packaging like 2-3 pounds which is doable for a home fridge/usage. I'd say the offerings here are somewhat similar to what you could get at Costco. Meats are a mixed bag. Lots of processed meats like deli meat in whole form. Lots of cheese too but much too bulky for a home fridge. There are pork and beef but all in big/whole chunks. Nothing will be cut into steaks. Big packs too like minimum 10 pounds or more. But if you're cooking for a big group, you're gonna need a minimum of 10 pounds so this may be a draw for me. The bad is for the beef selection, even though the pricing did seem good, there is no 'choice' grade. They use 'select' grade here, which is a notch down from choice. But if you're just braising or slow cooking then this grade would be just fine. Costco only serves 'choice' grade or higher so theirs is more premium. Pork is fine here, I got some pork tenderloin in 2 packs, which is one of the smallest packages I saw, ideal for home usage. Good selection of restaurant ware. Pots, utensils and storage containers. This is a big draw for me as I love restaurant quality storage containers. They are sturdy, with tight lids and many are stackable. These are even hard to find at Costco and Smart and Final. On a weekday morning there is zero traffic here, complete opposite of Costco. Now this is more geared towards restaurants, but knowing if I can get something here or Costco, I will choose this, as the parking and ease to get in and out is an amazing asset to me. I was gonna give them 3 stars for not really being friendly for home usage but given those certain occasions where I'm cooking for 10 or more people, then this place will get a heavy consideration. And drum roll please******no membership card needed. Open to the public. **cymbal crash**

I like shopping here because the prices are pretty good and less crowded than other brand stores.read more

Jetro is like the Costco version of restaurant. Here, restaurant owners can buy loads of food…read moresupplies to prepare food for customers. It's a huge warehouse and you probably can find mostly essentials. The membership is free to get, but leave them to restaurant owners since they and their employees have to be cooking up hours and hours, which will end up food products being used by a lot. They may want your information about your business to prove that you're a restaurant owner. Maybe this place is not just for them but for also other non-restaurant businesses that mostly need those type of supplies. If you don't feel that Costco or other similar places don't give you enough to maintain your business, then this is a good place to go to since quantity or even quality amount is much higher here.

Available product and good price and quality unfortunately long lines for checking out on the day I…read morewent.

I've visited this store three times, and unfortunately, my experience has gotten worse with each…read morevisit. The first couple of times were just decent, though I did notice staff giving me odd looks. On my most recent trip, I came in with a bag of fruits and vegetables from another store. When I showed an older bald employee a photo of the item I was looking for, he pointed me to the section--only about 20-25 feet from the register. But before I could head over, he asked me to leave my bag at the front. I complied, but it felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. As I browsed, I couldn't help but notice that he kept his eyes glued to me the entire time, almost as if I was planning to steal a $3.98 strainer. It was uncomfortable and unprofessional. After later reading reviews from other shoppers, it seems this type of treatment isn't unusual here. Between the overpriced items and the poor customer experience, I've decided this will be my last visit. Hopefully management takes feedback like this seriously, because customers deserve to feel respected and trusted when they shop.

Anything and everything that you can dream of for home or if you are in the restaurant business…read more They have all the Japanese dining ware for ramen to sushi boats and sushi platters. They even have the giant paella pans for sale there. Prices are fair, they have a parking lot as well, but we parked in the street and hiked over. Definitely be back for household ware.

Firstly, the store is open to the public. I looked for some signs, but there was nothing posted,…read morebut ask and the answer was a resounding yes. I give five stars to any place that convinces me I need that bit of kitchen equipment. Not just replacements or duplicates, I mean stuff that does not exist in my kitchen. I have limited space in my kitchen and I do my best to avoid nonessentials. And there are not too many holes in my kitchen inventory. Since this is a restaurant supply store, I figured most of the equipment would be inappropriate for a home kitchen. And mostly it was. I really don't need paper napkins 5000 at a time. But every now and then I saw something that you don't normally see for the home cook. Now the restaurant size woks and pots were to be expected. What I didn't expect was the equipment that's clearly meant to cook individual size portions. Literally these were the cutest little woks I've ever seen. These were also the only woks where I had even the faintest chance of executing that professional chefs flip. I gave it a whirl and no luck. It's still too heavy for me. They did have some items that were on clearance. Now these prices are perfectly in line with other stores, possibly even lower. But way too late, I already have those. What a bummer. There's some stuff that automatically incited lust. But I already know this type of equipment should never be installed in a residential kitchen. For example, they had gas burners for restaurants. I seriously doubt anyone would run the gas pipes that you need to fuel these burners. I think they would violate most residential building codes. Nevertheless, they're awesome kitchen porn. I found the mix of kitchen equipment very interesting. The percentage of items that were clearly of Asian origin was very large. Here are all the missing doodads that *some* Asian markets should be stocking... Have you ever been frustrated purchasing equipment, where the plastic bits like the lids keep breaking and you can't find the replacements? Take a look at this place, the containers are standardized and so are the lids. Finally. I ran across some truly unexpected items. A lot of them were things you never think of like replacement knobs for pots, replacement wooden handles for woks. And you know those traditional brushes that your mom insist is the only way to clean a wok properly? They had it. They had it in the extra extra extra large size, but they had it. And sometimes it was just little things like the kitchen gloves that look like they would survive a tornado. Unfortunately, they were all latex and I'm allergic to latex. Oh well. Of course, there are the bits of equipment that are only useful in the home kitchen and obviously they are completely missing. Sometimes professionalism is too big of price to pay for giving up traditional cookware. If you're just glancing at the prices, they seem awfully high. But take the time to pull out the item and hold it in your hands. There is no doubt it will be heavier and probably has some interesting features that you won't find for the home version. Let's just say the wire racks will hold your cookies even if they're made of lead. And just to make my point, there was no nonstick anything anywhere that I could spot. For those of you who are looking for kitchen items that are a little bit out of the way or need something heavier duty than average. This is a great place to shop. On the other hand, many of these items are going to be too large to store easily or even to use if the dimensions of your kitchen equipment don't match. The Customer Service in the store was simply fantastic. They left you alone if you wanted to browse, and there was certainly plenty to browse. If you had questions or if you were getting serious about a purchase, they were happy to answer questions and make recommendations. 100% recommend if you are a kitchen equipment geek. You'll have fun even if you can't use any of it. 50-50 if you are looking for something unusual. Most items are only stocked if they are used in a restaurant kitchen. There's nothing that specifically aimed at home kitchens. For example, there are no kitchen appliances. Inventory fluctuates. I was delighted to find a silicone baking mat, but it only came in the half sheet size. My hopes for a domed wok cover rose high when I saw the display of Asian kitchen utensils. But the only wok covers I saw were clearly meant for the industrial size version and not for my puny home kitchen. I would say the store is not for everyone. If you love kitchen equipment, you'll enjoy browsing here and snagging cookware that you can't find anywhere else. For everyone else, most likely you find it disappointing since most of the equipment can be found in your regular department store except these are heavy duty. you may not want to pay the higher expense for an item that's going to outlive you. Or maybe we should all buy here instead of caving to our culture of consumption.

We went to Restaurant City to look for something specific we needed. We were looking for a splash…read moreguard to use while cooking, but they didn't have any here. We asked an employee, but he didn't know what it was, showed him a picture and he said they don't sell any here. So, overall just a solid 3. They didn't have what we needed.

"Hot fun in the Summertime" ---Sly and the Family Stone…read more I am a minimalist. Going to Costa Rica for a two weeks self retreat. Picked up a 22 hour countdown kitchen timer here to use as an alarm clock when I travel to unplug from my smart phone to go analog a bit like pen and paper turned to keyboard rhythm on my lap top for this review. Unfortunately no Yelp in Costa Rica so this is likely my last review until the cold San Franciscan June Summer time cometh. Coldest Winter I ever had was a Summer in San Francisco is what Mark Twain said. Forest Restaurant Supply rocks! They have it all and friendly staff so will give them three bonus stars for customer service. Thanks I will be back.

I had to prepare some dishes for a gathering, and I visited Forest Restaurant Equipment on Cesar…read moreChavez St. They assisted me in finding everything I required. I wanted to express my gratitude to Tanya for her excellent service. The prices were reasonable and they offered me a complimentary bag.

After i looking for my new tables and chairs this place is Excellent customer services and good…read moreprice good quality

Fantastic selection of kitchen gear and food. This location is pretty hidden but they have a…read morecovered parking lot which is safe and secure. The variety of food inside is exceptional. You will find everything and more. Prices are fantastic. The staff is very helpful. Can't wait to go back!!

I found their selection of products wide yet specialized. There greens were very fresh and when…read morecooked was just the side dish that made the meal. Fruit and frozen products very fresh. Parking inside. Extra large space with handicap up front. Try them and I'm sure there is something you will be talking about to family and friends.

Came to look for some replacement Corelle bowls that we broke. Unfortunately, they didn't have any…read moreof the ones I need, but Eddie was nice enough to gift me 8 sauce dishes I wanted. If you need something and don't mind washing something that is secondhand, this is your place for dishes and glasses. I didn't look at their appliances or other items but I saw some pretty gigantic pots and other cooking tools that looked like industrial Instant Pots and blenders. As people have to tighten their budgets, it's not a bad option to check out if you can make it to Hayward and Eddie was really nice!

Beware - This seller is dishonest. I was sold a fryer under…read morethe claim that it was a propane fryer, which I specifically needed for my food truck. I even double-checked with him to confirm it was propane. However, after installing it, I discovered it was actually a natural gas fryer. When I called him to explain the situation, he was extremely rude and dismissive. He told me to purchase a conversion kit to switch it from natural gas to propane--which defeats the whole purpose, as I already have two natural gas fryers. When I asked for a refund, he told me he's not a flea market. Honestly, I think even flea markets have better business ethics than this place. Do not trust this seller. Avoid at all costs.

This place reminds me of Mos Isley from "Star Wars"…read more This place is one of those necessary evils. Please me mindful of your credit card security.. I've had my card compromised and replaced twice because I shop here. So proceed with caution.

Not enough staff. 30 minutes to lines for checkout... no cool for restaurant owners…read more Always errors at checkout hold inc up the lines