Amazing selection of organic and fresh food, they had some interesting things for the house as well…read morebesides soaps and cleaning things I definitely would love to come back to this grocery store. This is a local store my friend shop at we just happened to stop by to get some dinner stuff. Super friendly staff great service at checkout and the store was the cleanest store I've ever been in. Definitely planning to stop in again before I head back to Los Angeles.

Was shopping last Wednesday & I was concerned about the cyclospora incidents. I asked the market…read moreemployee if he could assure us that the blueberries were safe. He was very helpful, and showing us local organic blueberries. He also explained that, since they were grown here in California, they were safe. Coincidentally, I heard from my Nutritionist later that California blueberries were OK in this incident. I can rely on E C Matket !

Typical Safeway. Got some coffee pods, Monday special fried chicken and beer…read more I was dangerously low on beer and it was a Monday - so I grabbed the chicken deal. There were tons available late night - so no typical lines for 30 minutes to get the deal. Usually if I'm at Safeway on a Monday I stand in line for 30 seconds - and decide I have better things to do with my time than push and shove in a line to get fried chicken. I find late night shopping so much nicer - when the crazies are asleep I go out. Large parking lot - and store looks ok. Don't like the crazy coupon deals or Safeway app that requires you download on your phone. At that point they really have you by the cahones. Its one thing to give a random google voice phone number on check out - another to give them your attention on your personal phone with crazy notifications of flash sales at any time they choose to pester you.

2 stars because 1. Star it's open 2. Star because it has a…read morelarge parking lot . This is a horrible place to shop it's dirty , can't get help at all and if you do be prepared it's like having a kid who's mad cause they gotta clean thier room they ugh give you attitude act like it's soooo far to have to unlock a cabinet make it extremely uncomfortable also when I had to check out I needed help at the self's check and the goose and the woman's who's hairs like an armadillo were to busy chatting on the phone and armadillo head was eating chips with her claws . And goose well goose was just being a goose . And I asked a checker where a product was and she didn't know and yea that was about it she turn away kept on keeping on . The area that you get chow mien, bless her ot was hard to hear what she was saying cause she was talking with her mouth full . ( just a eatin walked away came back with her mouth full. *sigh

I didn't realize there was a Japanese market in the area! I wanted to make poke nachos, but didn't…read morewant to drive to the fish market in Albany. I was able to find almost everything I needed at this market. They have sashimi, seaweed salad, imitation crab sticks, packaged and prepared food, meat, snacks, etc. It's a nice little store with a lot to offer. I'd come back again.

This is a small, what looks like a family-run spot, that I really enjoy visiting. The staff are…read moreconsistently polite, welcoming, and always happy to help, which makes a big difference every time I stop by. I usually come here to pick up snacks, and it's become a favorite for my little one, they absolutely love the Meiji chocolate, and this is the closest place where I can reliably find it. Even though the store is on the smaller side, it should meet your daily needs. You'll find essentials like dairy and fresh fruit, along with more specialty items like miso paste and a variety of Japanese seasonings. It's compact, but thoughtfully organized, and has most things you will need without feeling overwhelming.

IDK what kitchens or who cooks these but they are solid for the price. A little low on meat…read moreportions but prices are better than any sit down restaurant nearby. Only sells food 10am Saturdays. 9/10, hidden gem of Thai cuisine with sweet owners, would def recommend and def come again.

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.

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!

I've been passing by this place for years and finally decided to go inside. This place is a…read morebeautiful family owned neighborhood corner grocery store just above San Pablo Ave and a block from the Bart tracks going up Potero Ave. it has some of the most beautiful and fresh looking produce i've seen in a corner store market in a very long time! They also have specialty items like European cookies, a great selection of micro brewery, beers, and commonly use canned goods, etc.! I would highly recommend you support your local mom & pop business and give this place a visit! The people working there are very nice and "happy" and they have lots of parking available in their lot adjacent to the store. No more over priced Safeway for me!

Love the Schewzan restaurant in 99 Ranch Excellent food-…read moreexcellent service. The soups are absolutely fantastic!

Oof, that parking lot. This is why I prefer to instacart my groceries but the last few times my…read moreshoppers were not Asian so they took forever and so many staple pantry things were mysteriously out of stock. My husband and I braved an in person trip which meant we did leave with courtesy fried whole fishes to eat once we got home IYKYK. I can usually find whatever I need for meals throughout the week. They don't have certain items available on Instacart that they have in the store like chicken feet. I wonder if it sells so well they don't feel a need to list. Idk. You can find most Asian/southeast Asian items for your home cooked meals here. The produce is good, the rice selection is fine, the meats and seafood section satisfy what I need. The turn offs are the parking and if you're needy for cashiers to chat you up. You'll hate it. I love it. Just ring me up and be done with it,

Overall the best thing about this store is a Manager named Daniel. He realizes his store, for…read morewhatever reasons, does NOT have the selection or options of some other (perhaps larger) Lucky stores. Eg - when I went to get a raincheck on an item (then found out they didn't even carry it) he made it right by giving me the option to buy the same item in different size at a pro rata same price as the raincheck. Otherwise imagine - I would have had to drive maybe 7 miles or more to another Lucky. That might or might not have the item... Lucky chain seems to have taken a hit from the online ordering stores such as Whole Foods Market. So this is not a glamorous store. If rating just the store, I might rate it a 3 (I need to give them credit for being open in the area when other stores are closed etc...I know the Lucky off San Pablo Dam Road totally CLOSED... Hate to see that happen to this one). The 5 rating is for Daniel working to make things right. I observed him helping others, and trying to be patient with an employee who made a mistake. I think it's hard for retail managers to find good long term employees these days. And that likely makes it harder to be a manager. Ie - I would imagine few people at the top of the talent pool enter a Lucky grocery store expecting a long term career anymore....Anyway, Daniel is excellent / top of the talent pool material. If he ever needs a promotion or applies to another employer, I hope he can use this review as an example of his managerial skills.

Went to Lucky in El Cerrito tonight and had one of the worst customer service experiences over two…read moreyellow bell peppers. The peppers rang up differently from the sale sign, so I asked for help. An employee named Eric repeatedly insisted that my son and I had taken larger peppers from another section to try to get the sale price. We told him clearly that we did not, and he still kept repeating it. At that point, this was no longer about a sale price. He was basically accusing us of being dishonest over two bell peppers. Incredibly disrespectful. I don't need an apology, or an explanation. I'm just leaving this review because customers should know how they may be treated here. Honestly, if it weren't for the Amazon return locker, I probably wouldn't have walked into Lucky in the first place. Grocery stores are not hard to find around here, and after this experience, I certainly have no reason to come back.

I have a soft spot for this Richmond store - I almost always find it to have a chill atmosphere and…read moreit's rarely crowded, especially if you go a little later in the evening. They play fun music that sometimes makes people spontaneously break into song and dance in the aisles. Okay, maybe I'm painting an exaggerated picture here - it's not like a musical - you need to go to the Oakland store for that level of engagement ;) The Richmond store aisles also feel a bit more spacious than other branches of the GO and staff members are usually friendly. Anyway, the Grocery Outlet is becoming increasingly useful for anyone on a budget (check out Ethical Bargains) and especially anyone who's trying to adopt a more sustainable, plant-based diet. Meat and dairy substitutes can be expensive, so this is one of my main reasons for going. The other is red wine - it can be a lot of fun trying to find excellent wines there and some are on sale for a fifth of the normal price. Current wine tip: Sebastiani winery. Overall, I think that the Grocery Outlet deserves 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these factors: * Stocking food that would otherwise be in danger of being tossed out because of packaging changes, overstock, imperfections, or looming expiration dates, is part of a solution to the huge problem of food waste. Around 30% of food is wasted globally, contributing 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. * GO stores have been trending towards stocking more plant-based and organic food. * The Grocery Outlet stocks a good number of brands that rate well, ethically. For example, Miyoko's, Cascadian Farm, Dr. Bronner's soap, Treeline vegan cheese, Beyond Good chocolate, etc.) * The Grocery Outlet brings plant-based food (meat substitutes like Beyond Burgers) within reach for those on a budget who want to live a more sustainable life.

Grocery Outlets are franchises and they have common products, but each store has their own buyers…read moreand can get items that other stores might not carry. After having dinner at one our regular place, Google maps directed us north this time to get onto the freeway. After traveling two blocks, we came across this Grocery Outlet and had to check it out. It was a stand- alone store and it had its own large parking lot. This store is large, spacious with wide aisles compared to typical stores. Large displays of items and there were many hot buys and deals. The refrigerated section of produce, meats, deli and dairy covered the back wall of the store. The store was well stocked and carries a lot of inventory in each category, so you get a lot of options here. Scored on mangos at $.50, Guinness pretzels at $.50 and 22oz organic granola for $1.99. This is one of the better GO stores that I've shopped. A good store choice for you Grocery Outlet shoppers if you're in the area.

Always wonderful customer service here - a sharp contrast to the terrible rude customer service at…read morethe Safeway on Solano Ave!

San Francisco public works removed a memorial for KitKat - the cat run over by a Waymo... So I came…read morein for some cat toys to build a wreath to tie to his tree. KitKat was a loved cat in San Francisco. All people who visited the area knew him. I go to the area often ever since a kid as a church my mom liked was just a few doors down from here. I had already dropped off a basket but apparently it was a 'danger' - his whole memorial and all the flowers. Perhaps it blocked the sidewalk or something. My idea was to make something that could get tied to the tree and not be a nuisance to anybody. Trader Joes has my cats favorite cat treats and I love getting him toys. I thought little KitKat would love the toys from here too. TJs didn't disappoint and I found garland for a wreath and some mice with feathers - cats love that sort of thing. I busted out some floral wire - something I've never done before in my life - but for little KitKat - I suppose I can go above and beyond - especially after his treatment from SF public works. TJs is a pleasant shopping experience as always and I enjoy my visits very much. My favorite TJs in near Granite bay/ Roseville where customers and workers have a wall of their pet photos by the pet section.

Great Location & Item Selection Very Near Albany in EL CERRITO !!!…read more Very Kind and Co- Operative Owners to boot !!! A Local Small Business worth patronizing Post Covid-19 !!!!

My 3rd too good to go bag! It's an Indian market! New Indian market! I was expecting some real…read moregoodie in my bag. 1.Ramen pack 2. 1 tiny tomato 3. 1 piece of ginger 4. 1 juice box Well I wanted something a bit more jazzy! My daughter did say she shop in there! But Too good to go bag was a No!