Amazing products, amazing customer service. If you need a gift for anyone in your life with good…read moretaste, you could go in here with your eyes closed and end up with a perfect gift. The clothing selection is impeccable if you're looking to treat yourself!

i love this store. I always come here to get gifts for the people I love. if I opened my own store…read moreit is almost exactly what I would want it to be like.

I visited my kids during their Spring Break. My daughter got a little job at Hal's Office Coffee…read moreshop. She wanted to show me her new place of employment. I hadn't been to Albany in over 10 years! I immediately vibed with the little town. After my daughter picked up some coffee, I knew I wanted to walk around. I was instantly drawn to Umami. What stunning artifacts. As a minimalist, I wanted to buy everything! I graciously and gladly resorted to and settled on a set of earrings and necklace. I absolutely love them. Umami is a beautiful shop. And the Shop Attendant was just as beautiful, sweet, helpful, personable, and welcoming. When I visit my kids next, during the summer, I will be back!

Such a cute little shop!!…read more I love local stores and Umani Interiors is a treasure! Boho boutique in the middle of down down El Cerrito with amazing customer service! Tip- if you purchase a item and eat some Thai food next door you get a additional 10% your meal!

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

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!!

Beware!!!!! I would not recommend this place I was there and the guy was so rude to me and husband…read moreit was unbelievable.. I asked about the price of a discontinued item and he just stood up and walked away and disregarded us as if we were a problem mind you.., there was not a single customer other than us in the store. I will never return nor refer anyone to do business with them. I'm so happy we were able to find what we wanted with nice friendly people to spend our money with. If you want cheap furniture and poor service that's the place to go. Beware

After purchasing a new king size bed with another furniture company and being notified that it…read morewould take some time to get the mattress & box spring delivered due to Covid-19 I came here. I spoke with the lady and asked if she had king sized beds on-hand and if not how long would it take to be delivered. She made a phone call and told me that she could have the bed delivered to me within the next week. I then went to the other furniture company and retrieved my money to purchase the bed here. After returning and getting the receipt wrote out I realized that the lady was charging me more than the other company after we spoke about the details prior to me leaving. She told me that the pricing didn't include delivery (nor mattress removal - extra $100) when the other place included delivery and removal of my old mattress. I paid the extra to have it delivered but knew then I wouldn't be returning here again. A month in my box spring is broken causing my bed to be warped. The wood inside of the box spring was probably soft or something because I only weigh 155 lbs. I will not be returning here for another box spring nor any other piece of furniture in the future. It may not be of good quality and I do not like to purchase things twice when I shouldn't have to.

This is such a great little store with amazing service. The owner is so kind and lovely. She offers…read morean array of clothing, housewares, beautiful dried flower bouquets, jewelry, and more in a cozy space.

Great addition to Solano Ave. The owner, Ada, is really nice and was able to help us pick out one…read moreof the beautiful and unique hair clips that she felt would manage my 8 yo's super long and smooth hair. It was perfect! Ada has a wonderful selection of women's clothing, jewelry, hair accessories, home goods and gifts. Located across from Oori and a few doors down from Five Little Monkeys. It's my new favorite place to pick up a present or a little something for myself. Plus, Ada is just so friendly.

If you're in San Francisco and have any interest in crystals, the Stone room in Berkely is an…read moreabsolute must-visit. I am from Toronto and was in town for my cousin's wedding and was looking for a beautiful gift for the newlyweds and this store delivered. The moment you walk in, you can feel the care and intention behind every detail. Their collection is truly outstanding--filled with rare, exceptional pieces that honestly feel like they belong in a museum. You can tell a lot of care goes into curating such high-quality crystals. What really sets this place apart is the depth of knowledge. The Owners Tenzin and Tashi are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, offering thoughtful insights into each stone. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious, they make the experience engaging and approachable. Everything is beautifully displayed, making it easy to explore and discover something special. You can tell they prioritize quality and authenticity in every piece they carry. The positive energy throughout the store makes you want to stay and take it all in! A true gem in San Francisco--highly recommended if you're looking for unique, high-quality crystals and an exceptional experience. I am looking forward to my visits in future!!

First time visiting this local store. There are many selection with some unique pieces. Basically…read morethey have all crystals you can think of. They also have crystal beads if you want to DIY and also many jewelry pieces to choose. Price is fair for local store.

I purchased a new futon set (foam base + futon + comforter) for my new home and I was looking to…read morerelive my sleeping experience from my time living in Japan. I've been sleeping on it for about a week now and I LOVE THEM. They have this wonderful natural earthy smell and they're so soft and warm. I have zero complaints. The only caveat I have is to recommend better, pre-emptive communication with customers. I was originally given a 2 week lead time on my order, but it actually took around 5 weeks. I had to email multiple times to get updates on my order. I don't mind, 2 weeks seemed super fast in my opinion, but I think just communicating these delays to the customer ahead of time would go a long way in customer satisfaction. But I have to stress this is very high quality bedding, a Japanese futon made the right way. Even with longer wait times, Matsu will be the first place I go to for my Japanese home goods.

I recently purchased tatami mats from Matsu. I initially tried to place the order online, but the…read moreshipping cost was quite high, so I decided to call them directly. They answered all my questions very politely and helpfully, and I learned that they also offer half-tatami sizes so the mats can fit in a regular car. The quality of the tatami is excellent and reminds me of the home I grew up in Japan. The scent of the igusa is wonderful. I'm very happy with my purchase.

my boyfriend and i went to go have brunch at eggy's nearby and while waiting for the bus we were…read morejust looking at the stores nearby. i saw the signs outside that made it feel like i was more welcome but i unfortunately felt anything but welcome. i was just walking around looking at everything but a couple minutes after i had started looking at some items i noticed the worker starting to follow us. of course i didnt suspect anything of it because i thought that she would ask us if we needed help or wanted to check up on us. but i made a little loop around one of the areas and she still followed. she kept getting closer and closer to us which made me feel really uncomfortable. maybe its because of the way i look since i have dyed hair and am asian idk but my boyfriend suggested that we leave because she probably thought that we would steal something. i saw a similar review with the exact same situation but seriously if you are poc / look queer please just be careful here

I've shopped here frequently over the years. About a year ago I bought a sterling silver ring here…read morewith a blue stone. Unfortunately, the stone turned into a greenish brown color. I stopped by today to ask about it and was prepared to simply buy a new ring-- it was fairly inexpensive. The store was empty, and there were two people working there who did not greet me when I walked in, as they were busy complaining loudly about someone. I stepped up to the counter, and despite the workers standing behind the counter, and one person looking at me directly, they still didn't greet me. At one point, one looked like she was coming toward me, looked me in the eye and then grabbed her beverage and turned away. Finally I asked directly for help. I showed her the ring and asked to look at the identical one behind the counter. She got very nervous and told me they hadn't seen a stone turn brown before. She immediately told me that she would not contact the company for me, that I needed to do it myself. I hadn't even asked her to. She kept saying things like "well if it had been two weeks we maybe could help you." to which I responded, "do you expect a ring to turn brown after 2 weeks?" She then said she couldn't contact the company because they would "ask her questions" she didn't know the answer to. I have no answers either why a stone would turn brown with occasional wear, no chemicals, etc. I would think they would want to talk to the company about this if they are selling jewelry that turns brown. Anyway, I was just really turned off by the fact that they had an empty store, but yet basically told me I had to contact the wholesale distributor myself. It really seemed like these two are doing everything they can to do the least work possible! I typically think a nice thing about shopping at a local boutique would be the customer service.. not here. I did not buy a new ring, and will not shop here again.

This is my "go to" store for gifts for any occasion. I never fail to find something from among…read moretheir collection of artistic delights. And they always do a beautiful job of wrapping every gift. This family owned business is a pleasure to visit, and is truly a treasure in the Bay Area.

This is my go-to shop for whenever I need a gift. There are so many beautiful gifts to choose from…read moreand such creativity everywhere you look. Beautiful and unique jewelry, magical home decor made of wood, ceramics, candles, kitchenware, cards, and soaps - such an array of items you'll find nowhere else. And what I love most is that it is affordable. And Max! Carrying on the family tradition with a helping hand, warmth, and a smile.

These kind people could not be sweeter! The gentleman really went the extra mile for me in finding…read morean order I badly wanted. He was wonderful! The things they sell are so colorful and cheerful and it's so peaceful in there. This kind of shop and this kind of kindness is exactly what our world needs. Thank you so much!

I wish this place wasn't going out of business. The owner is having a huge sale. Please help…read moresupport a wonderful local business for the holidays! I hope it can be saved. The owner is ever so kind and gracious. Wonderful pieces he has. Wonderful vibes in the store. SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT!!! Thank you