Came to look for some replacement Corelle bowls that we broke. Unfortunately, they didn't have any…read moreof the ones I need, but Eddie was nice enough to gift me 8 sauce dishes I wanted. If you need something and don't mind washing something that is secondhand, this is your place for dishes and glasses. I didn't look at their appliances or other items but I saw some pretty gigantic pots and other cooking tools that looked like industrial Instant Pots and blenders. As people have to tighten their budgets, it's not a bad option to check out if you can make it to Hayward and Eddie was really nice!

Beware - This seller is dishonest. I was sold a fryer under…read morethe claim that it was a propane fryer, which I specifically needed for my food truck. I even double-checked with him to confirm it was propane. However, after installing it, I discovered it was actually a natural gas fryer. When I called him to explain the situation, he was extremely rude and dismissive. He told me to purchase a conversion kit to switch it from natural gas to propane--which defeats the whole purpose, as I already have two natural gas fryers. When I asked for a refund, he told me he's not a flea market. Honestly, I think even flea markets have better business ethics than this place. Do not trust this seller. Avoid at all costs.

Whoa I had driven down this road many times but totally missed glances over here. Maybe I looked…read moreonce but thought it wasn't for the public. You see US Foods is one of the big wholesale food distributers that restaurants big and small use. They will deliver big loads of goods whether food or supplies right to the restaurant, usually on pay terms so no cash is handled. And for busy restaurants this is a must, as they constantly need raw goods coming in weekly if not daily. This is the first time I saw a 'US Foods' store. I think they took over something else. But it is a big store/space where almost everything is in bulk and/or wholesale form. For the home cook there is really nothing here that would fit their needs/kitchen unless you like to buy in bulk. 20 - 50 pound bags of beans, sugar or flour is usually just too much for an average Joe to carry to the car, let alone store in a home pantry. But if you like to entertain/cook for a large group like a big birthday, a bbq outing or big holiday get-togethers, then this place may serve you a purpose. I browsed one day and got a good feel for the place and here are my observations. If you go into the fresh produce area or the meat/dairy areas, you will have to go into a refrigerated room. The whole room is about 35 degrees so if you go in there in shorts and/or a t-shirt, then you will not be able to stay in there for too long. Produce not really extensive but you will be able to find some basics. Some things are in cases/big bags but not everything. Actually lots of things in smaller packaging like 2-3 pounds which is doable for a home fridge/usage. I'd say the offerings here are somewhat similar to what you could get at Costco. Meats are a mixed bag. Lots of processed meats like deli meat in whole form. Lots of cheese too but much too bulky for a home fridge. There are pork and beef but all in big/whole chunks. Nothing will be cut into steaks. Big packs too like minimum 10 pounds or more. But if you're cooking for a big group, you're gonna need a minimum of 10 pounds so this may be a draw for me. The bad is for the beef selection, even though the pricing did seem good, there is no 'choice' grade. They use 'select' grade here, which is a notch down from choice. But if you're just braising or slow cooking then this grade would be just fine. Costco only serves 'choice' grade or higher so theirs is more premium. Pork is fine here, I got some pork tenderloin in 2 packs, which is one of the smallest packages I saw, ideal for home usage. Good selection of restaurant ware. Pots, utensils and storage containers. This is a big draw for me as I love restaurant quality storage containers. They are sturdy, with tight lids and many are stackable. These are even hard to find at Costco and Smart and Final. On a weekday morning there is zero traffic here, complete opposite of Costco. Now this is more geared towards restaurants, but knowing if I can get something here or Costco, I will choose this, as the parking and ease to get in and out is an amazing asset to me. I was gonna give them 3 stars for not really being friendly for home usage but given those certain occasions where I'm cooking for 10 or more people, then this place will get a heavy consideration. And drum roll please******no membership card needed. Open to the public. **cymbal crash**

I like shopping here because the prices are pretty good and less crowded than other brand stores.read more

It is hard to find the entrance in back as it looks like a workshop until you round the corner…read moreinside. I came here looking for commercial quality knives. I did not find them. They have a lot of stuff, but it is all very low quality, and you can find the exact same items on Amazon for about 40% less. If you need something quickly and don't care about longevity, this is the place for you, otherwise go elsewhere.

I was looking for a really specific type of cookie sheet to match the edgeless aluminum one I had…read moreat home. (A simple item that's surprisingly hard to find at many fancy-shmancy cooking stores!) I called this place, and the woman on the phone was super helpful -- she even went out into the aisles to confirm she had the item. The only wrinkle was that it was 5 minutes before their closing time, and I was 15 minutes away! She said not to worry, she would still be around, just come by anyway. I drove right over, and she had the cookie sheets waiting for me at the register. Nicest customer service ever!

My go to place for paper to go bags, highly recommended. The price is fair and they have a lot of…read morethings in stock, you can get it right away, no need to wait.

Quality/Quantity - Product offerings: Restaurant equipment,…read moresmallwares (what we come for), glasswares, parts and services. Services offered are - Design and build restaurants, finance, equipment parts, etc. We/I come here for my kitchenware, I like using commercial grade products rather than residential. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Actually fairly large for a restaurant supply company in the Bay Area. Open 6 days a week from 8am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Plenty of parking. Service - Just okay. You have to ask for service. Our past contact finally retired, congrats. Price - Expensive. But you pay for convenience. Well not today as I got an ice scooper for only $2; Amazon would have been $4. Woohoo, balling. Livin' the life, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1934 and with your two locations.

This is the best restaurant supply store in the bay area for home cooks for both selection and…read moreprice. 1) the home style cuisinart food processors have small motors. They aren't designed for making baby food, almond butter from almonds or grinding frozen meat into paste for making cha lua or hotdogs. Can smell the burning electric motor smell from home appliances. This smell is toxic and emits cancer causing chemicals. The commercial appliances here don't have that problem. Costs more but you have equipment which fits the task. 2) The home pizza ovens which are popular require peels to get the pizze in and out of the 800 degree oven. They sell both metal and wood versions. The pizza stones for home ovens are much cheaper here than Amazon because it costs more to ship heavy items and AMZN adjusts the price to reflect that even though shipping is "free". Prices better than online and you can see the quality of the product. They have both 16 and 12 inch sizes for peels, etc.. The newer lower cost electric/gas home pizza ovens are 12. They have bread baking pans and detroit pizza pans in stock! No need to go online to get them. The long handles for pizza peels make them unattractive for shipping. If they are shipped then price is 2x of what you see here. 3) Cutting boards, they have the fancy John Boos wood cutting board considered by many to be the best made to cheaper and lighter bamboo boards and poly ones. All come in larger sizes. Not the smaller sizes sold in costco. Much better variety here. Same comment as above for pizza stones. Cheaper than online because heavy items are expensive to ship. Will never get a sub $50 price for a large cutting board online but you can here. 4) Kitchen utensils, heat proof spatulas, long handled stainless steel soup spoons, slotted spoons; stainless steel serving tongs, thermometers, everthing 1/3 - 1/4 the cost of williams sonoma with more useful design like longer handles for deep stock pots. WS doesn't sell long handled spoons. spatulas, because most home cooks have cheaper small pots and skillets. 5) steamers, they have larger sized bamboo and stainless steel steamers for making dimsum. The Asian markets have a limited selection of steamers and WS or costco will never sell steamers. Designed for Asian cuisine. Steaming much healthier then other forms of cooking. 6) Glassware, they have the larger Picardie, 16oz+ in stock! They don't break. Most RS stores only sell cheaper imitations but they are the same price and the Picardie glasses here and lousy quality. 7) Plastic serverware; they sell larger dimension plastic serving platters; good for parties or home use. The larger ones made of porcelain are too heavy and difficult to store. They only go up to a certain size because of cost. Recently most serverware is more than 100-300 each because of inflation. They see reduced sales because of the increased prices and most places are transitioning to not carrying these higher cost items.

Excellent selection and friendly knowledgeable service. I have shopped here several times. Home…read moreCook

I'm the owner of Ella Mae's Southern Cuisine and I would like to acknowledge Joe's wonderful…read moreservice he provides each and every time he's there working. We appreciate the help and service he provides. Chef Rev.

You need someone who can speak English answering the phone and knows what meat you have and what…read moreyou don't . This shouldn't be a15 minutes wait

Exceptional selection of every kitchen tool you can imagine. The public is welcome to shop here. If…read moreyou are a wannabe chef like me you can easily get in trouble here with all the gadgets and tools. Staff was friendly, I don't understand other comments to the contrary. I even exchanged turkey brining recipes with one member. Prices are a little high but I'd rather pay a little more and shop locally.

The folks at CRS hooked me up again with another True visual merchandiser. This is the latest and…read moregreatest model, which has more space for beverages and a really user-friendly temperature control right on the base of the unit. I'm delighted with this product, and I especially liked the nice touch of them setting up the shelves for me and putting the unit on casters. Easy to wheel around just in case I want to put it somewhere else temporarily, or otherwise. Thanks again.

This retaurant supply store is very well stocked. A few highlights:…read more - They have super-high-powered immersion blenders and food processors that you can't buy at normal kitchen supply stores. - They have a huge selection of containers, both plastic and metal - Some heavy appliances

Not just for chefs! Anyone is welcome to walk in and buy anything from a single spatula to 500…read moreforks. It really is like a toy store for anyone that enjoys cooking in any capacity. The tools are professional quality, sturdy, and reasonably priced. It's perfect for anyone hosting a party, setting up a new kitchen, or just getting more serious about honing their culinary skills. Everyone working here is super helpful and kind, so don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions!

Best place to shop in the city for cookware, dishware, and anything kitchen related! Especially…read moreanything Asian like matcha bowls, teapots, etc. Everything is well priced and affordable, and they have aisles and aisles of stuff! I could easily spend over an hour walking through all the aisles to check everything out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for things for your kitchen or are nearby. Btw they are closed on Sundays.

This place, as the name implies, it's a restaurant supply company. They have an amazingly large…read moreselection of plates, bowls, and various types of cookware. We go here once or twice a year and shop for plates and bowls for our house. You can buy one or more of any style. The prices are excellent. The service is fast at the register. They wrap each dish in newspaper to keep it safe for your travels home. If you've never been here, I recommend checking it out. It's hard to imagine you wouldn't leave with a few things that you didn't know you needed. Lastly, it's worth noting that they are very consistent in their brands. So if you buy dishes and a few years later, need to replace one or two due to breakage or wear and tear overtime, they will likely still have the exact same item. This makes keeping your dishes, consistent as opposed to a mishmash of different types and styles.

Econ World Trading is a supplies store where you can buy things to run your business. This place…read moredoes have at least some items that you need, but is lacking a lot of materials people need especially for their bigger businesses. Might need to go to another warehouse for more options. It's a small warehouse. If you're only going to get a few items here, then this place is enough for you to get by. If you need more supplies than what they have now, I suggest going to Costco Business Center or Jetro Cash and Carry.

Econ World Trading is a restaurant supply warehouse. Lots of equipment and utensils for the…read morerestaurants are available here. But not everything! Econ World Trading does not carry some of the items I expected. The lady at the front counter is super friendly! She is willing to help if you have any questions. She has a smiley face all the time. We have a good experience at Econ World Trading even if we can't find the items we wanted.