Met here for a date, and it is so cozy! It was a wonderful spot to grab a drink when everything…read moreelse is shut for the evening. Parking was easy. The indoor seating by the fire was perfect for a cold evening, and the outdoor seating is great for those hot nights.

A must-visit place for anyone living in the area (4/5 Green Stars)…read moreBring cash! That's the first rule of Schmidt's Pub. Maybe it's the only rule! I've been coming here a bit more regularly, lately - more visits in the last year compared to the previous decade, in fact. Now I wonder what I was waiting for. According to the East Bay Express, Schmidt's Pub is "basically your living room, but better" - that does sum it up, except that very few of us have living rooms anything like this, with a cozy fireplace surrounded by comfy armchairs and rustic tables beside sunny windows. Not many of us have living rooms with Old Speckled Hen on tap, or populated with an entertaining parade of quirky folk and friendly dogs. If the people and dogs are not entertaining enough then pick up a copy of Calvin and Hobbes or A History of Clay Pipes (okay, I made that one up) and have a little retreat with a pint. 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these factors: * Beer on tap (transported in reusable kegs) has a much lower footprint compared to bottles or cans. * Allows you to bring your own food, which is good for folk like vegans who are often more comfortable with BYO. * The snacks available at the counter could be a bit more Berkeley (or Albany)! They were mostly from big corps - Lays chips (PepsiCo) and chocolate bars from Mars. Would be nice to see a more imaginative/ethical selection. * A great community space with an inclusive atmosphere. Schmidt's is home to many groups (e.g., knitting) and provides a second family for many, some who send postcards from their trips! * Finally, we shouldn't underestimate the importance of having a place to slow down, reflect and connect with each other a little. In that respect, Schmidt's Pub is worth its weight in gold.

I'm new to the vape world and the guy there really was patient with me picking out the right vape…read morefor a new user. I was very specific about what flavor I wanted and he really got involved with helping me find the right flavor. They really have a unique variety of juices that are hard to get at your 1 stop vape shop. way to go!

I've been buying here exclusively for the last three years. The hours of operation are a bit hit or…read moremiss - call first - but the guys working the counter have always been patient, helpful, and attentive. Mike in particular remembers what juices I use, and at what levels. Plus, the couple of time I have either broken or lost my vape, he has been super-helpful in finding me the right replacement in my price range. Absolute rockstar service, always

This is a cute little tobacco store and also head shop. My brother Pete needed to stock up and this…read moreis his Go To place. Even though there's a closer tobacco store to his house this is the one he prefers. I was fascinated with the volume and variety of bongs, pipes, lighters... and some really unique choices! Very nice owner as well.

Called and asked if they had any davidhoff or cohiba cigars in stock. Arrived abd realized they…read morehave neither... the guy looked confused when I asked him why he told me he had them in stock and he said he thought they did.... They only carry like 5 different brands.... These guys have no idea what theyre doing.

Sold me a broken vape which is eendemkc here from other reviews. And everything else is overpriced…read more Go to el Cerrito smoke and gift or tobacco outlet both a block away.

Horrible liquor store purchased 1 protein drink it was 6$ it's a 3$ drink at 7.11 then got charged…read more1$ fee for credit cards paid 7$ for a 3$ drink across the street wasn't informed of fees prior to purchase asked for a refund and got told there was no refunds per boss ... bad business DO NOT GO HERE!

It's wild to me I'm the first reviewer because this shop is doin it right. I've been here a few…read moretimes and the customer service from Luis is top notch. He cares about what customers are looking for and is down to talk about products to find the right one for you. Prices are great and the shop is brand new and looks great and has great hours. Give this local shop your business.

From the owner: let our customer service surprise you.read more

The gentleman in the store was very kind. I bought something to drink and a device and of course…read morethe device doesn't work so now I got to go back I don't live in Berkeley I was doing surveys that's why I stopped in. I tried to load a photo of what my issue was but of course Yelp can't upload it. I told the gentleman I wanted a small one instead he sold me this big one for an incredibly small price because it doesn't work

Check it out. The service is great. Only open a few month. You may just find what your looking…read morefor here.

Cigarettes for Cheaper was a cover name over a previous name. (an omen?). shop carried the usual…read morecigarettes, smoking paraphernalia, bongs, pipes, etc. usual U shaped layout with most items behind the shelves and counter. the cigar cabinet had only 5 'gars in it, names not easily recognizable, unpriced. recognized a garcia y vega, english corona, in a tube(3.99) -cashier/ovwner? claimed he sold boxes of it. (sceptical, but smoked garcia before) -online sells it for 1.50 -smoke mostly hot air, 'gar fillings mostly filler, not good stuff. ashes: -fool me once, shame on you, . -no second chance to fool me again.

Great selection but about half of, if not more, items aren't even made in Japan. Prices are a bit…read moresteep for some of the items as well. Cashier just walking up and down the middle of the store aimlessly which was a bit distracting and kind of annoying.

Daiso is great discount. I go here to stock up on some essentials like soap dispensers, travel…read moresized spray bottles, rubber bands and get random items like stickers and holiday/party decorations. They have so many cute and useful stuff here that I often spend way more time than I planned lol. As for space, it's a decent medium sized store (it's bigger than the small closed down Daiso that used to be in Berkeley) and is very clean and organized. The staff are friendly too and if registers don't have a cashier there is a self-serve check kiosk/set-up whether you can check out and pay easily. I will be back to stock up on more supplies.

Finding the liquid you want is not that easy anymore. Vapor Den handles it and is quite personable…read moreabout it. Always has my favorite liquid and my coils in stock. Worth it 100/100

Although I don't smoke, some of my friends do. So after they got literally sucked into vaping…read more(heh), we have traveled around to a couple shops before finding the Vapor Den. This is all new to me, but pretty interesting. This place is really cool. It's in the same little Disneyland Villagey looking mall as Fondue Fred. The place is nice and has some big comfy leather couches. The ART though is amazing. I found out one of the owners is the artist and I'm impressed. It's local Oakland Scenic, very hawt. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya8khCJuqso23XPDE9hu3g?select=5cif1Pyl5PGjwb8ce0MR0Q They have these fancy vapor things, which you add oils to. The oils come in all flavors and some are tasty. Hey I said I don't smoke, but I like to try new things. Like Watermelon, Rum and Blueberry Flavored Vapors.