Love me some Berkeley! These cute little storefronts are definitely part of the reason. This place…read morehad sushi, coffee, Tibetan jewelry and organic ice cream with a cooking school upstairs we all wandered around and really enjoyed our time spent here... We all got a scoop of Serotonin ice cream and tasted a few of their exotic flavors like saffron and lavender a few nostalgic flavors like butterscotch & pistachio they were all delicious.

The pizza making class with Chef Olive was a fun learning experience. The ingredients in the…read morekitchen were of fantastic quality. We will definitely take another class here.

I had an amazing visit to Hida Tool in Berkeley for master knife sharpening with Kou! My prized…read moreJapanese chef knife I've had for decades, that lives carefully dried and wrapped in towel when not in use - nonetheless over the decades, had small imperfections here and there and needed sharpening. Claude AI led me to Hida! Kou educated me about the hand forged knife I had, translated it's inscriptions, and maybe because I had my beloved Japanese Akita with me, invited me to watch the process - it was amazing to see his adroit flow of steps to remove almost invisible fine pits and barely visible rust, straighten a slight bend (and now I know NOT to cut hard winter squash with this fine knife!) and used sequence of fine whet stones and water to finish the polish over a special sink basin that felt like a small pond in a Japanese temple. It is new and happy again! My hand wrought knife restored for just $20, so very worth it - and the drive to Berkeley and the experience and learning in person was priceless. You can't have a knife in more appreciative hands, and your appreciation of your knife will grow too. Yes, they sharpen European knives and all sorts of fine tools too, and sell an amazing array of fine tools and knives too. My knife, well cared for like this, is an heirloom - and I now know can literally last hundreds of years! Check out their website for their dazzling array of speciality knives and tools. Very worthwhile - make an appointment to see Kuo and take the drive to Berkeley and be sure to stop after at the nearby also famed Monterey Market - the original that helped launch Chez Panisse and the California Cuisine movement decades ago - always rare and wonderful produce there, as a lifelong chef myself, it is truly one of the best unique private fresh artisan produce and food stores on earth!

A friendly and well stocked source of high quality tools, mostly from Japan with many other items…read morethat are useful. They stock many hard-to-find items and also provide ideas and inspiration for projects based on what is on their shelves. I no longer live in Berkeley, but it's a must-visit spot every time I'm in town! Not inexpensive, but well worth the cost for a well curated selection of quality items.

Fillgood has many quality products one can buy without adding to the trash stream that is so in our…read morefaces these days. Bring your own containers and they are refilled. The staff is efficient taking care of customers. I buy dish soap, dishwasher, soap, face cream, sunblock, shampoo, conditioner, and on and on...and for me one of the best parts is I can get it all unscented! Even "natural" smells can mess me up so this is the place to go to avoid them! Thanks, Fillgood - you guys are great!!

Great products and friendly service with quality recommendations. The jar deodorant will now be our…read morego-to deodorant.

Walked and was greeted right away. I had a return something…read morefor my Mother and get her some popcorn. It wasn't crowed and the samples delicious. Pasta, chicken jalapeño meatballs, granola with honey. I also got a salad and chicken! I need to start making a lunch when I take my daughter to work! Well I'm back to get my daughter from work! I did excellent timing. Only bc the cashier was super helpful and fast! Her energy was so precious! She told me take my time . No need to rush just the coolest! These huge bags of popcorn one was $4.69 I believe and $5. A great deal I love Costco! Getting hungry can't wait to get home and enjoy my salad and chicken! Yummy I also got marry me meal! It was $7.99 or $10.99. Pretty excited to try! That's all folks!

I love Costco!!!!!…read more Especially this Costco!!! Why you may Ask? There is Tons of Parking !!! Especially handicapped parking.. It's a Clean and organized store!! Prices are Fair and Service is Good! Lots of Samples to Try Out !!! They also have a Nice Selection of Products!!! And they have a Great Selection at their Snack Bar!!! This is a Baller on a Budget Approved Establishment !!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong ! Number 34 out of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025 !! !!!

We had a wonderful experience with KZ. We randomly stopped by to ask the designer Bailey on what to…read moreconsider for deciding on the remodeling layouts. Bailey was very approachable and knowledgeable. He provided stylistic and customized insights to help us create great designs for both the kitchen and the bathrooms. Bailey is truly genuine to help the clients without any pushiness, so we felt very comfortable to rely on his advice. He helped us arrange for the kitchen cabinets, countertops, tiles, and many accessories, often following up with calls to confirm details with contractors. Everything turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!

KZ was one of the reasons my recent remodel finished in four weeks…read more I started at KZ early in the process after visiting a few other stores and feeling both underwhelmed by their selections and overwhelmed by figuring out what I actually needed. On that first visit I met Bailey, who ended up becoming a key part of the project. I came in with measurements from my contractor, rough layout ideas, and a general sense of what I wanted: drawers instead of mostly base cabinets, quartz countertops, and a way to turn a small, dysfunctional kitchen into something thoughtfully designed with proper prep space. Bailey took those requests and my contractor's initial mockups and developed a layout. I was immediately impressed by his thoughtfulness and attention to detail. He also included things I would not have known to ask for, including a blind corner pull out "peanut" cabinet that turned dead space into some of the most usable storage in the kitchen. He explained his decisions when asked and found solutions as needed, for example suggesting a microwave cabinet when I mentioned not knowing where to put that. I left excited about the project and hopeful it could actually come together. He was consistently responsive to my many questions afterward. He sent estimates for different options so I could compare costs, such as a 4-inch versus full-height backsplash, and shared renderings of the cabinet and countertop combination. Seeing the space rendered that early was a significant moment for me. His involvement continued well beyond placing the order. As the project progressed, Bailey made sure everything was delivered properly, communicated directly with my contractor, answered questions as they came up, kept suggesting ways to improve the project, and made sure everything was set up correctly for countertop templating. The fabricator, Rafael, was also excellent and did a beautiful job. He and Bailey suggested adding another slab of quartz so we could do a full waterfall on the exposed ends of the counter. I took their advice and I am very glad I did. It made a huge difference and made that part of the design feel complete. I was also happy with KZ's pricing and selection. I visited four cabinet and countertop stores, and KZ had the best overall selection I found. Their prices were extremely competitive without sacrificing features or quality. The cabinets have plywood boxes, soft-close doors and drawers, and full-extension drawers, and they arrived fully assembled rather than flat-packed. My contractor had specifically told me not to buy RTA cabinets and these were straightforward for him to install. All of my other interactions with KZ were positive too. Delivery drivers called ahead, other employees in the store were helpful, and the factory expedited part of my order for an additional charge when my fast schedule required it. One thing worth mentioning for anyone considering KZ is the type of experience they provide. This is not a full-service design firm where someone makes every selection and manages every detail for you. I had to be a little assertive on my first visit because there were a limited number of design/sales reps available, but once I connected with Bailey the experience was excellent. You will get the most out of KZ if you come in with measurements and some idea of what you want, are willing to look around and give input, and are okay following up with questions. When I did reach out, Bailey was very responsive. Some practical things to know: they do not offer financing, some costs such as fabrication are settled separately and in cash, and delivery is extra if you cannot pick up the order yourself. Mine was around $500 for 18 cabinets plus panels and hardware, delivered about an hour away. I think some of the savings come from this model, but it helps to have the right expectations. My entire remodel took about four weeks, including a full primary bathroom and extensive changes throughout the house, with the KZ order placed roughly one week before construction began. A lot of the credit goes to my excellent contractor, but KZ's responsiveness, timely deliveries, and efficient work were a major factor in keeping things moving. It was night and day compared with buying my other materials through large home improvement stores. When I had questions or concerns, it usually took a simple text to Bailey to resolve them. I am super happy with the finished kitchen and with my experience at KZ. I recommend them to anyone looking for cabinets or countertops, and I am especially grateful to Bailey and Rafael for how much care they put into my project.

This is the place for your cutting needs... you have questions... they have answers. The variety is…read moreextraordinary... the prices are extremely fair in each knife level. I definitely felt like a kid in a candy store. The staff took care of all of my needs with perfect customer service. Thank you... looking forward to my next visit.

Perfect Edge truly has master sharpeners. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. They did great work…read moresharpening my Wüsthof knives and clearly explained why a couple of the knives needed to be restored. They also have great sales on knives with slight blemishes. I highly recommend this company and will come back when my knives or blades need care.

Went in to check out their selection of faucets and tile, and see if by chance they had a limestone…read moresoaker tub and an acrylic tub I could touch - they did - great selection, and already the employee was over than where we previously purchased bathroom decorative plumbing supplies ... very happy to feel the materials and see them installed on various textures - definitely coming back here for final decisions and purchases

Eugene is amazing with so much knowledge and expertise. We…read morehighly recommend him. His help was invaluable in remodeling a kitchen and bathroom with his assistance in choosing the things. Could not have begun without him.

The company was responsive to my request for a quote for a move-out cleaning and a move-in…read morecleaning. However, the responsiveness ended there. After I confirmed the times and dates for both cleaning, I sent a follow-up email three days before the service to confirm again. No response. Hopeful, I stayed at the property on the appointment's date and time and waited for 25 minutes, but no one came. My call was not answered either. Well, thank you for making moving more stressful than it already is. I guess now I have to scramble to find someone who can do a last-minute cleaning job before we're scheduled to move in two days.

I agree with the other reviewers that Tsegyal is very responsive. Before any other cleaners even…read morecalled me back, he was able to come in-person and verify the quote he gave me over the phone. He is very responsive to your needs via email. He and his crew are reliable and trustworthy. Their prices are reasonable, and I love that they do not use harsh chemicals so that I don't have that bleach smell for days. If there are specific things you would like him and his team to focus on, just ask.

I highly recommend utilizing Minuteman Press- Berkeley. Extremely quick service and great quality…read moreof work. Staff member was very knowledgeable and customer service was great.

Never got my print after three weeks of calls…read more I needed a sandwich sign for my business and called ahead to confirm, submitted my files online, and didn't hear back. I called after a week, and the woman scolded me that, "We didn't do it because you asked for it too soon." So I told her that was fine, I just need it sometime, so she said it would take a week. Two weeks later, nothing. I call them back. They bat my call back and forth, make excuses, tell me they can do it. They give me a quote and ask if I can get a discount because I missed several events in the meantime and had to chase them down for three weeks, and then they ghost me again. I hope you have better luck than I did and are flexible with whether you get your orders.

The team at Bay Countertops was a real pleasure to work with. Efren and Tina at the front spent…read morelots of time helping us with our kitchen countertop choices- we went with a nice quartz and took samples home for a while to live with it. Tina really kept us in the loop. Once time to instal the man of only solutions! Tobi was a fun person to have around and a hard working expert. Tobi returned to do extra tweaking as we had a new range installed. I cannot recommend them enough.

I'm a retired builder/remodeler. Over the years I've worked with many subcontractors from all the…read moretrades and none have been easier to work with, more professional or have produced more impressive results than Efren and his team at Bay Countertops. Tobee runs an efficient installation and shares many helpful insights. The office staff makes every effort to work with your schedule. And I still marvel at the way the cutters have matched the veins in my quartz countertops. The showroom is well designed without being overwhelming, and is just a short drive over the Richmond Bridge from Marin to the Marina Bay Parkway exit off of 580.