This place in Berkeley is truly amazing. I walked in looking for some snacks (Central American) ,…read moreand let me tell you--they have every flavor and variety you can imagine. I believe the shop is run by three brothers, and their humility and kindness really shine through. Every time I come in for produce, herbs, or teas, they take the time to help me find exactly what I need, and they always make sure their prices stay affordable for the community. It's beautiful to see a business rooted in culture, heart, and service right in the heart of Berkeley. I genuinely appreciate everything you do, and this is a place I will continue to support. Thank you for creating a space that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and full of love.

Large variety of food and items and they even have a meat section! Amazing customer service too…read more The cashier I spoke to was very nice. I donated to the gofundme for one of the sick cats he looks after. He feeds a colony of about 22 cats, so anything helps.

Nice Halal Store 2 buy ' Halal Frozen Goods '. Halal Lamb Kebabs , Halal Frozen Samosas, Pita Bread…read more( White & Whole Wheat ), Halal Meats, Baking Essences, Oils & Bottled Juices. Plus Pakistani Biryani Masala & other Curry Masalas packaged !!! Enjoy browsing their ' 3xotic Selection ' !!!!

Warning, there is something going on w how they handle meat. As I walked toward the door coming in,…read morea very strong rancid meat smell hit me. The meat counter looked pretty bare but I can't help but remember that smell - something is very wrong here. I see google reviews of them selling old meat. Be careful not to risk your health here.

I stepped in to grab food before realizing there was a separate cafe next door…read more Decided to come back after dinner next door to pick up some dessert and I'm so glad I did! I got an assortment of Turkish delight and some pistachio baklava ($2.99). The Turkish delight is sold by weight across all the varieties and goes for $16.99/lb. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and offered us a sample of one of the flavors to try which I thought was a nice gesture. Everything looked so good, so we picked a couple different pieces of Turkish delight to try. To my surprise, my favorite ended up being the saffron, though rose petal with pomegranate and sour cherry with pastachio were close seconds. I didn't like the coconut or the chocolate one that much, so reminder to myself to skip those next time. After picking up the dessert, I did a quick circle around the store to see what they had. It's not a big store but they manage to cram a lot of stuff into the limited space!

I was in Berkeley and craved Mediterranean, I was not disappointed by this lovely gem of a…read morerestaurant and market! It's been in business 54 years. Generations have shopped and eaten the wonderful food here. I ordered the Baarg and it came quickly- cooked to order. Amir has owned it the part 11 years, and his father before him. The Shiraz salad was the best I've ever had. Rice was perfection. The Baarg was so tender and delicious.. Amir made sure everything was perfect. This place is great for families and very reasonably priced for the high quality of food. The place is charming with a terrace out back and the World Cup game in tonight. They have live music Friday nights and a host of other events all month. Check the calendar in the hall by the patio. I highly recommend!

We are so lucky to have this sweet store on our block. Amazing selection of foods including…read moreexcellent homemade soups, fresh bread and vegetables. Super nice staff.

Beautiful little convenience/grocery store in the waterfront District of Berkeley serving vegan to…read moremeat sandwiches delicious soup of the day and grab and go items as well as produce and beverages.

Lovely Homesttyle Laddoo Dessert Balls... Seems like ' It's…read morea New Item '. Their Own Brand Name ... Tasted like " GONDH KE LADDOO - A CUTCHI SPECIALTY " DELICIOUS & ' Not Too SUGARY !!!! Been Shopping here with Mr. DEEPAK for Decades and Love the STORE !!! It's a GEM in Indiatown , Berkeley. Laddoos seem to have Channa Besan ( Garbanzo Flour , Guar Gim & Sugar ).. Worth a Try, and Cheaper that the Boxed Brand Name Goodies like Haldiram, Deep & Others !!! Well worth a visit. Owner is ' Very Obliging '. The Triangular Boxed Paans + Tons Of Indian Savory & Sweet Snack Foods, Indian Frozen Dinners, Algerian Dates, Gift Items and a Gr8 Selectiom Of Stainless Steel Cookware, Indian Teatime Biscuits , Nan, ROTI, RICE, LENTILS , GHEE &TEABAGS in a CLEAN, WELL LIT FACILITY !!!!!!

Really cool Indian grocery with hard to find Indian groceries, I got some pre packaged meals to put…read moreover rice. They were excellent and a good price.

This is a small local market that is convenient and is stocked with a good variety of products. The…read moreproblem is the produce is mediocre, even sometimes rotten, (especially bad when compared to Monterey Market up the street) and the owner/manager is rude. I swing by often but after recent visits I wonder why I spend so much money on overpriced bad produce from a nasty person. YMMV

Yeah no. Back in the mid 2000s, til about 2012, I regularly shopped in this small local,…read moreemployee-owned grocers because it was close to where I lived, I prefer small, neighborhood markets, and I liked that everything was organic. I liked the long-time manager Michael (now many years retired). I was out of state for about 10 years, and returned a few years ago. I have dropped in here now and then for an item or two (or just to use the restroom, which is always very clean), and left empty-handed each time because the prices are laughably exorbitant. You can tell a lot about a business - grocers or other - by the mood or attitude when you walk in. I don't know if employees have been burned by bad customers or if it is just more post-pandemic 'Weltschmerz,' but whenever I stopped in here I never felt welcomed, or as though the staff actually enjoy working here. I hear no customer-staff friendly banter, see hardly any smiles. It is just stony-faced, entitled (mostly white) people getting what they need, not interacting with or making eye contact with others, much less exchanging smiles or friendly "hellos." It is one more example of the bratty coldness that has taken over most of Berkeley, which breaks my heart. This used to be a lovely market to call my "neighborhood market," but absolutely no longer is. Before any employees or the manager chime in with a response to defend their laughably exorbitant prices by reminding me of how small a market they are - whoa there, little kitties - your prices are still higher than Monterey Market up the road or another employee-owned market, Berkeley Bowl. I can't even afford to puchase a bottle of mustard here, and must get it at Trader Joes. Be honest: This market is for VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE ONLY or for people who DON'T MIND MAXXING OUT THEIR CREDIT CARDS HERE so that they can feel like one of the "cool kids" for shopping here. Your produce is beautiful, your shop very spic 'n span clean, I appreciate that you offer non-GMO and Fair Trade groceries, but you could do better, truly, by making the less-than-ridiculously wealthy people feel more welcome here. You'd have to care about us first though.

Traders Joe's is always a staple in our kitchen! They have fantastic packaged and frozen foods for…read morethe best price and deals! They never have sales unless it's a seasonal item but it's because they always offer competitive prices. J also love buying their dairy products, best deal for pasture raised eggs, milk, yogurt and so much delicious cheese. Their produce is not super fresh, definitely go to Berkeley bowl for that. But they good pre made salads and foods. A fan favorite being the Greek salad. Avoid after work hours and weekday evenings! They often run out of stock, so mornings are best!

This is my local Trader Joe's and I am in here all the time. Service and selection is always…read moresurprisingly-- in a good way. Especially, for such a small store. I make lei for friends and family and was putting together a purple lei and they were out of purple carnations except one bunch. It has a rotted flower and told a manager, Lisa. At least that's what she said her name was. She didn't make eye contact and said we don't do discounts and walked away. It was condescending and lack communication skills for a manager.

Used to be Indus market newly renovated now called Zara. Clean sparkling store with great butcher…read moreshop on back Clear signs listing all chicken, goat & veal cuts with prices & very friendly helpful butcher

A bit pricey but you get to pick what part of the goat you want, and they cut it in front of you.read more