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 would not purchase a gift certificate for this business. I was given one and have had to change…read moremy classes twice. Even though I was offered a refund after my first choice was cancelled, I was told it's not possible after my second choice got postponed by about a month and a half. So I haven't technically had the experience of the class, but I am already not looking forward to it. This business gives shady practices vibes.

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.

I arrived in the Bay Area a little early for my 1 PM dental appointment. That meant that I had…read moretime for an order of scones and light bake pizza at Arizmendi (Emeryville), filling up the Forester with gas (for the trip home), and another visit to Hida tool. All of this (including the dentist) was possible via a relative straight shot down San Pablo Avenue. There was even a parking space available in front of Hida Tool with time left on the meter! As I've mentioned before, among the high quality and specialty gardening, woodworking, and other tools, I have little idea what I might be buying. It's all well displayed, attractive, and begging me to figure out how I might be able to use them. The shop is basically 2 small aisles, which found me going round and round as I noticed something new each time. This time around, I purchased this and that including a fruit knife for Gayle, a small blade for me, a cute (and small) decorative metal bell, a cool pair of scissors (which you can never have enough of around the house), and a 2024 Hida Tools wall calendar, that I really didn't need. I've been coming to this family business for maybe 30 years, and there's always something interesting and useful that will catch my eye. I'm already looking forward to the next time.

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

I have been using the chai tea scented soap and it smells and feels good. I love it and will buy…read moreanother bar of it when this one gets small. I will also refill my Trader Joe's laundry detergent when it gets low although that will take a while because I don't use it much, just to hand wash my bras. But eventually I will refill it.

Chopped onions are back at the food court!!!…read more If you order a hotdog at the food court, be sure to ask for the chopped onions. They are absolutely delicious on that hot dog. This is a moderate size Costco, with a parking lot that gets full on the weekends. There's some street parking but it's limited. Be prepared to do it out for a parking space if you come on a Saturday or Sunday. The staff here is helpful. But the lines can get long when the after work or weekend a crowd arrives. As usual, this Costco has the great value that all Costco's are known for.

I mean this place is daunting and I've always expected more from Cotsco. The few times I've been,…read morethe sampling has been real limited, like 1 or 2 spots. They seemingly change products? Something I've gotten one month, a few months is no longer there. This one does seem a bit smaller and parking is mayhem. The lines are long but go swiftly. The food court line at lunch... fughettaboutit. There's also very limited space to eat. Overall, I mean it's a Cotsco, but I do believe there are better ones out there.

My son recently bought his first home--a true fixer-upper--and that's how our journey with KZ…read moreCabinet and Stone began. We walked into their showroom in South San Francisco not knowing what to expect, and were greeted by a friendly gentleman named Bailey. Little did we know, that moment would mark the start of both a great project and a lasting connection. Bailey is professional, knowledgeable, sincere, and incredibly patient--everything you'd hope for in a salesperson. I originally was just looking for flooring at KZ but Bailey made us feel so comfortable we ended up getting pretty much everything here. One stop shop to save time and energy . He offered thoughtful advice every step of the way and was always there when we needed help. Even on his day off, he went out of his way to make sure everything was prepared for us. That level of dedication is truly top-notch. Their pricing is competitive, but for me, outstanding service makes all the difference--and Bailey delivered exactly that. If you're planning any remodeling, I highly recommend giving KZ Cabinet and Stone a try. Be sure to ask for Bailey--you won't regret it. The only negative feedback I have is the warehouse pick up staff may not be the most friendly but the job gets done.

I wish I didn't have to buy from here but unfortunately they had the style we wanted…read more Customer service could have been better. My wife and I came in on a Sunday morning, just behind another family with older parents. Coincidentally we were both looking at bathroom vanities. A sales rep followed the other family to look at everything while we were ignored. After we made our decisions ourselves, we made our way to the front to the comp coffee machine thinking someone will come help us. Not a single rep in sight. At the coffee machine, warehouse staff were making multiple cups to pour into their thermos and coughing/sneezing all over the cups and lids. We went back to vanities without a coffee. We got back to vanities (coffee is front of the warehouse, vanities in the far back) and still not a single rep. We made this walk at least 4 times. We confirmed our decisions and we walked back to the front, again no one. At the front, I finally saw the entire sales staff doing something in a back corner so I called out if I can get some help. I apologize if I bothered them! No comments from the sales rep who helped print my order, no asking what I needed help with. He just followed us and I told him. No comments when I told him we walked for an hour without any help As we were paying, a cashier had to come from that same busy corner to take my card. As I was paying, the sales rep who was busy with the other family comes up to see what we bought. When he was working with them for a sale, we were walking back and forth around their group so I know he noticed us. Maybe he realizes he missed the sales on his record. Again, if I had other better options, I would have gone elsewhere.

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.

Such a dope shop. Check out miles who runs the spot for good recommendations. Cheers guys!read more

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.

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

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.

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.

I had a great experience with Bay Countertops. The owner, Efren showed up exactly when he said he…read morewould for the consult and estimate. He was efficient and detail oriented while taking the template for my countertops, and the turnaround time for install was exactly as promised. A week later Tobee and Enrique showed up, walked me through the process, and after I answered a couple questions they had the countertop in and looking great. Overall I would highly recommend them and I will definitely use them again in the future.