Knowledgeable staff and a wide variety of charcoal options. If you own a Big Green Egg or want to broaden your BBQ horizons, I recommend checking them out. It's nice to support a local business when I can, and it saves me the trouble of going to multiple hardware stores/ bbq stores to look for certain types of lump charcoal. I'm willing to pay a premium for the convenience of having the specific type of lump charcoal that I feel like using on any given week. read more

Excellent source for BGE grills, accessories and general information. The classes are amazing and the chili cook off should not be missed! Smitty is awesome. If you have your eye on an Egg, talk to these guys! read more

Eggs by the Bay - Trial batch of chili for the February cook-off. - Cooking Classes Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I never heard of the Green Egg until I met my boyfriend and he insisted in cooking a paella on that cute yet weird BBQ. The paella was not as great at he think it was (mushy and he let the rice cook too much). However that was the beginning of our relationship and my parallel love story with his super nice and hot device. A year and a half passed and I have had the pleasure to eat tons of different things cooked on the Green Egg: from pizzas, to Texas style ribs, to anything in between. But one thing was missing: seeing one of the official stores in the South Bay. So when the boyfriend wanted to replace some broken accessory and told me that the store is like Disneyland for eggers, I did not hesitate to tag along. And yes, I loved it the second I entered there and saw the toy food so well arranged in the cute eggs of all sizes! Of course the section dedicated to paellas and Spanish food caught my attention (there was also a nice display of cooking books and various paella pans of different brands). The store also offers cooking classes (taking notes of those from now) and you can also get a multitude of condiments for your BBQs. Customer service was very warm, I also felt like in a museum as they have lots of antiques. read more

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After a lot of consideration, researching, and trolling of forums, I finally decided on purchasing a new Big Green Egg from Eggs by the Bay. Smitty is wonderful -- he is incredibly helpful, honest, and doesn't try to sell you things you do not need. I could have purchased from another local dealer for a slightly discounted price, however, the experience and customer service I got from Eggs by the Bay was night and day in comparison. I truly felt that Eggs by the Bay deserved my hard-earned money on such a large investment. Smitty walked me through how to light my first fire and gave me all the knowledge I needed for temperature control, giving me all the confidence I needed. Since purchasing my egg, Smitty has been patient with my million questions and has always offered great advice and cooking techniques. Trust me when I say you will not get a better experience anywhere else. Needless to say, I love my Big Green Egg, use it often, and love coming in to the store to pick up new rubs or get some grilling advice. One thing I wish I would have done is paid for the delivery and set-up service. I was too impatient for that as I wanted to cook before the set-up/delivery date, so I did the whole thing myself and that was way more work than I anticipated! Thanks for being such a great small business and I can't wait to try a cooking class! read more

What a cool store!! Good vibe, warm/cozy, family, kinda western feel...No doubt this is a BBQ specialty store. While their focus are those big, heavy and expensive green eggs, they have a ton of really cool general gas/briquette, pellet, etc grill and barbecue stuff. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable about both the products and bbq techniques. Prices are reasonable too!! One day, I'll let the owner talk me into one of them eggs!! read more

These people are amazing! I have been coming to this store for a few years now. They have everything you can think of for big green eggs. Most recently I needed to replace my big green egg due to damaged sustained by a storm. I reached out via email and Smitty was very prompt and thorough with his responses. Within just a couple days, I had a new egg delivered and assembled. Thank you again Smitty! read more

They stock such a wide variety of lump charcoal. I'll make the trek across town just for this stuff. Smitty knows everything about the egg, and anything related. Always enjoying picking up a new toy to solve some minor annoyance with bbqing, and Smitty knows the ins and outs of why this one over that one. read more

Smitty delivered the XL BGE himself and As part the white glove service spent over an hour teaching after installation. I took written notes ! - it was wonderful. The egg and I had been dating for years and I am familiar with grilling and barbecue. It was his straightforward talk on how where to start the charcoal, how to control the temps , how long to wait between adjustments of vents , what to do if it overheats and regain control .... I really enjoyed his teaching. The Egg after delivery was primed for my first bbq and it was excellent read more

Thanks Smitty for being open on Easter Sunday and being the all around great guy you are. Our needs were simple that day, a couple bags of decent lump charcoal and as an impulse buy the improved design REgulator cap for my 2009 era large egg. Smitty threw in some gasket material to seal the REgulator properly for free and gave some advice on its use. We have been a happy Eggs by The Bay customer since 2009 when we attended an Eggfest and bought our Egg. We have taken classes and bought various accessories and lump since that time. Always happy with Eggs by The Bay and the great crew that supports it. read more

The bf is a bbq/meat/food fanatic... He recently pulled the trigger on a high end grill/smoker but unfortunately didn't get it from Eggs by the Bay. Knowing him, he'll probably end up getting one from them anyway... These eggs have a bit of a cult following, it's understandable why. We made an appointment a weekday in advance and Smitty was there to let us in and have the store to ourselves. this place is BBQ HEAVEN, it really is like if you had died and gone to bbq heaven, this is exactly what it would look like. Every nook and cranny jam flippin packed with every bbq accessory , spice, lump , book, smell and taste you can imagine. It really is quite amazing the variations available to the hobby. They have all of the "hard to find" lump charcoals and every sauce and rub under the sun, more than you can shake a kebab skewer at. Smitty was cool to work with, nice guy and you can see the passion he has for bbq'ing. This is probably it for the bf, he won't go anywhere else but here. It's summer, come and load up on the goodies because Eggs by the Bay has it all. If you're anyone who touches a grill or piece of meat, you won't be leaving empty handed. read more

Eggs by the Bay - A mini big green egg display - Cooking Classes Near Me - Santa Clara, California

A friend and I came around 1pm and Anna showed us around. She recommended us some wood and a rub for the lobster and rib eye caps we were making later which turned out amazing. If the name wasn't telling, the store mainly deals with BGE products. Aside from that they carry plenty of books, sauces, thermometers, cold smokers and offer cooking classes. If you're interested in smoking, stop by here. It'd be nice if they were open on weekdays as well but the selection and service more than make up for it. I'll definitely be back. read more

This place is insane. It has anything and everything for the BGE followers and Smitty and crew are super helpful. Walking in here, they stock so much stuff, your eyes can't focus on all the BBQ items they have. They have it all. They even hold classes in the back. When I buy my BGE, I'm going to buy it here! A store this well stocked deserves my money. read more

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Eggs by the Bay is first class all the way! I recently replaced the gasket on my XL BGE for the first time and had some trouble trying to realign the dome and base with the bands. After several hours of wrenching on the bands with one of my good friends who's mechanically incline and still not getting anywhere, I decided to give Eggs by the Bay a call for some advice. I left a message with a very nice woman who told me she would have the owner Smitty call me back. Within minutes my phone rang with a call back from Smitty. He walked me through the whole process and within 5 minutes my problem was solved and my XL BGE was ready to fire up and cook dinner on. The customer service was beyond top shelf. I highly recommend this place for all of your BGE products and needs. Thank you again Smitty! read more

We are so very glad we visited Eggs by the Bay before going to a big box retailer. A kind and caring couple run the store, which is full of Green Eggs, Egg Stations and high quality cooking merchandise. You can find whatever bbq equipment and accessories you need. Smitty helped set up our station and guided us through the process of using the Egg and I was off cooking right away with confidence. If you're interested in precise charcoal BBQ or need advice about Green Eggs check out this store! read more

Smitty and Anna are the best. All my BBQ needs are met here with friendly professional service. Smitty has everything I could ever need and he knows his stuff. This store is absolutely beautiful it is a BBQ museum with the best staff and he even open for me during the week if i need something... The world would be a better place is every buisiness was as knowledable and as fun as EGGS BY THE BAY!! read more

I was looking to purchase a BGE for my husband for father's day and saw eggs by the bay had great reviews. I emailed and Smitty responded very quickly and was informative. The store was very equipped and the staff seemed very nice and knowledgeable. I waited and spoke with Smitty informing him I wanted to purchase the large BGE. He asked if he could help ring up customers behind me and I agreed. After waiting for 15 minutes, I kept glancing over and he had completely forgotten about me and helped those around me. I decided to just leave as I saw him helping everyone in the store except for me. I have no idea why he had been so dismissive, but I was able to find the BGE down the way for a cheaper price and better service. The staff appears nice, but for me, it wasn't a great experience. read more

If you want to smoke and cook with a Big Green Egg, you probably should go to EBTB. I have a local Egg dealer in San Francisco. They are content to wait for the money to roll in and the eggs to roll out. EBTB, in contrast, is a hardworking savvy bunch that are turning Eggery into a joyful community. We'd wanted an Egg for some time and spotted EBTB's promotion for EggFest, their annual cookout/exhibition and took them up on a discount offer for a demo Egg (only used for the EggFest). There's a surprise - you NEVER see a discount offer on Eggs. They make a whole Saturday out of the EggFest. They basically move a lot of their store to a public park and invite other vendors and cooks to come in and show off. Several classes are offered, even including how to select meat. Your entry ticket lets you sample what the versatile Egg can produce, from lo-slo meat to baked goods and pretty much anything between. If you're just getting started, the EBTB staff are very helpful in getting you set up with the kit you need. Great job of showcasing the product and EBTB's commitment. If you're on the peninsula or South Bay by all means EBTB... even if you are much farther away, you may want to consider working with pros who love their product and are making a community of it. read more

Found this place on the Internet with four a half stars very excited to come down and purchase my new extra large green egg with some cool accessories. I walked in and the lady said nicely we don't allow dogs which I was bummed. Was going to put them out in the truck and go back in when the owner came around the corner and looked at me with this grumpy face and said we don't allow dogs and turned around and walked away! Didn't even ask me if my service dog was even a service dog. For all you dog lovers out there don't bother bringing your dog they are not a dog friendly store. In the owner or manager is very rude. Will take my business elsewhere read more

I had been shopping for a smoker and read many great reviews about The Big Green Egg. I found Eggs By The Bay and really enjoyed talking to Smitty, the owner. He is great to chat with and has valuable information when it comes to BBQ and smoking. He has shared recipes and tips on many occasions. His prices are great and best of all, he is in the business for the right reason. That is to enjoy the experience of great food and company. Go see him to get your Green Egg! read more

All your BBQ needs met in one place. Walk in and get a nice greeting from Smitty who's always there to help out with any questions. Unless he's off doing another competition in which case the rest of the wonderful staff are there to help. The store has a fantastic array of top notch BBQ equipment, sauces, rubs and anything else you need to make the best of a weekend BBQ with friends. And if you don't have the chops yet to impress everyone with your BBQ abilities Eggs by the Bay offers a lot of great courses to help make you a BBQ guru. I have taken the competition ribs course, pork butt, brisket and pizza classes all of which helped me improve my cuisine. Since owning my egg for the last 5+ years I have only been to one store for all my needs. It's a great place to get what you need, swap a few BBQ stories and get helpful advice for your next smoke. read more

I purchased my egg from them more than a year ago, so this is a late review. My overall experience was great. The shop is nicely designed as a showroom for eggs and accessories. They offer a good selection of BBQ sauces and rubs as well. read more

I thought I was signed on, but i wasn't and lost everything I wrote about. Dang !!!!!!! let me keep this short, Great prices, Darry is a man you can trust, he wont sell you anything if you don't need it. Very knowledgeable regarding smoking and grilling on the green egg. And his service, its an A+. He does go an extra mile for you. Check youtube for info on the big green egg. If your looking to buy a green egg, or just want info, he is the man to see. read more

Great place to get you BGE....but more than anything they hold the Egg Fest!!! It's the greatest thing since sliced bread!! My first egg fest was last year...and when I first heard about it from my bf...I had mixed feelings about it. After I left the egg fest...I couldn't wait for the next one. The egg fest is a place where die hard BGE cooks go. They cook their stuff and as an attendee, you get to sample it. They have everything there...from desserts to appetizers to main courses. I read somewhere that you have to pace yourself...I mean come on...pace yourself...well after my first experience...yes people you have to pace yourself. Otherwise you'll end up like me, after the first hour, I was stuffed! My bf practically rolled me out of that place because I was so full... Another great thing about the Egg Fest is they have these "classes" where Smitty talks about the "how to's on the BGE." Anyway, I'm going again to it this year...I can't wait!! Thanks Smitty for putting on the Egg Fest!! read more

Smitty was very prompt with a response and extremely professional. I accidentally posted a review for the wrong business. I am very impressed with the professionalism and look forward to visiting this store in the future. read more

Eggs By the Bay is an awesome store! My boyfriend and I purchased a Big Green Egg from Smitty and the EBTB team and it was the best decision we have made in a while. When we first purchased our Egg we would visit the store almost weekly. I would sit in the white rocking chairs while Smitty and his team would give us yummy ideas of things to cook and the recipes to make them. I recommend having a notebook to take in each time where you write down all of the details. This is what I did and it was really helpful to have all my notes in one place. The store carries a large selection of rubs and sauces. Everything is yummy, and each of the EBTB team members have a different delicious favorite that they can tell you all about. The store is full of Egg-cessories, accessories for the Big Green Egg, both BGE name brand and other brands. I really appreciate that the employees will not try and oversell you on products. They recommended that my boyfriend and I start slow with just the basic and most necessary egg-cessories like the plate setter. EBTB also offers classes and a yearly festival! I have attended one class to become more familiar with the Egg. I enjoyed learning how to make a cocktail on the Egg as well as a meal and dessert. I was very surprised by the organization of the EBTB staff during the class. They bussed tables and brought out food and supplies quickly and efficiently. The yearly Egg Fest is remarkable and organized as well. Smitty and his team recreate the EBTB store at a park with 30-40 chefs who cook all day long! The festival also offers classes. This year I learned how to make a yummy pie crust dessert which I have now made at home on my Egg many times. I really like that Smitty and his team are available to answer questions at the festival and teach classes at all skill levels. Overall Eggs By the Bay is well stocked with great items, the staff is kind, helpful and knowledgeable and the classes and Egg Fest are informative and full of delicious Egg cooked food. read more

This is my go-to for my bbq essentials. They carry a great selection of smoking woods, bbq tools, and fantastic artisanal rubs/sauces. Not only do they have great products, they also have an extremely knowledgable staff. I've been an Egger since 2009 and I'm still learning a lot of different cooking techniques with my Big Green Egg. Smitty and Ana, the owners, also host an annual food festival called the Eggs by the Bay Eggfest. This event is the best way to taste the many varieties of delicious food cooked from an Egg and experience the unique lifestyle of the Egging community. This place is a great resource for anyone that enjoys outdoor cooking! read more

I had a great time chatting with smitty. He had fantastic prices and supply. The man knows his way around a grill. This was my second purchase from him. This time around I bought a challenger table and large green egg. I loved my medium but needed more space. This is now my third green egg , which pretty much sells itself. After buying so many egg through the years, I wouldn't buy from anyone else but smitty. I will defiantly refer people over. read more

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Great inventory, personal service, and a knowledgeable staff. I went in with very little experience with grilling. I had my eye on an egg for some time, and this place came up as the place to visit. It's the only specialized egg store in the country, and the owner Smitty and his team compete and win at several BBQ tournaments using the egg. Smitty, Anna, and another younger gentleman(didn't catch his name) were extremely patient in guiding me through their product lines. I never felt pressured throughout the process; they seemed way more interested in making me feel comfortable in my purchase. My sister also came along with us, and spent the whole time chatting with Anna who came off as really sweet as well as knowledgeable. In the end I went with a large egg, and i'm *extremely* satisfied. The BGE just makes magic, and has made cooking something I really look forward to. Now that i'm more settled in, i'm already looking forward to a trip back to this BBQ wonderland. read more

Great line of rubs, sauces and barbecuing accessories. The Team is super friendly and helpful. I use a Traeger versus a Big Green Egg, but my go to for rubs and sauces read more

After frustrating time trying to find pieces and parts for my egg in my area, stumbled upon these great folks, not only patient, but very knowledgeable. I know how to bbq but, eggs by the bay take it to a different level. Thanks to all at eggs by the bay and I plan returning many times. read more

This is not really a store, but a temple to the art and practice of cooking great food using the Big Green Egg! The people are wonderfully nice, knowledgeable and helpful. I have taken every class they offer and can't wait to get back for more! read more

I have been to a lot of BBQ Accessory shops being in the BBQ Business but Eggs by the Bay is a premier accessary shop. Everything from soup to nuts. They feature the Biig Green Egg BBQ's and all they accessories that you can think of to go with it. Sauces and Rubs that will make your eyes crossed just trying to figure out which one you want to try. Cooking classes through out the year. I took the Prime Rib, Lamb and Turkey Class in the FULL kitchen class room in the back of the shop. My family says I have mastered the Rack of Lamb now because of this class. A Great experience Pellets, Charcoal, Lump coal, Smoking chips and chunks. You want it they got it. Their customer service is just that, CUSTOMER SERVICE. They carry your new goodies out to your car for you. A great experience for sure. read more

If you're a fan of the BGE, this place is your Mecca. They devote themselves near exclusively to BGE and BBQ paraphernalia and offer classes and demos. Plus the staff was friendly and approachable. My only negative is that they only open on the weekends, which might be inconvenient for some, but they can be available by appointment during the week. Great place- I'll definitely be back! read more

Eggs by the Bay is downright spectacular. I was grilling and smoking on Weber grills and smokers for two or three years, and then I moved to the Big Green Egg. When I went to the store to talk about the BGE and bbq, I honestly learned more from Smitty in that hour (while he was helping other customers as well) than I had learned in the previous three years combined! Smitty, his family, and his staff bring both expert knowledge and warm friendship to the customer. What you get at EBTB is good people who love helping people cook great food. After sampling 50+ bbq sauces over the past 5 years, I only use three today, and Smitty introduced me to each of them. You will find a great variety of rubs and sauces, and I recommend being adventurous. Smitty competes with a team of good folks on the BBQ circuit. I love that I can ask questions about pork, chicken, or beef, and get advice relevant to the home cook as well as the aspiring pitmaster. I can email him with a quick question for advice and then, wow! I just saved myself a lot of time (and money) learning the hard way. I can't say enough about EggFest. EBTB hosts an annual event for about 30 cook teams to cook for several hundred attendees This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, eat great food, and learn about using the Egg for both high and low temperature cooking. if you are in the bay area, and are looking to learn more about BBQ, grilling, or the Big Green Egg, this is where I suggest you start. Odds are, you will stay here... read more

Great buying experience. I'm so glad I went to Eggs by the Bay. I did my initial research that gave me a general idea of what I needed. I looked for the nearest dealer and didn't really like what I saw. It was all hardware stores, kitchen supply, and bbq galore. I think of the BGE as a specialty item and I didn't want to buy this from someone who didn't really know much about the Egg. I did a google search and found Eggs by the Bay and wished they were closer to me. I'm about 45 miles away. I had decided I was going to the local bbq galore to buy it, but I thought I should at least call Eggs by the Bay and find out how far they'd deliver. Smitty answered the phone and told me he could deliver to me. He suggested I come into the showroom to see all the possible options. I hesitated, but thought I should go. Boy am I glad I did. He had everything in the store and he guided me through the optional accessories and explained why and how they are used. He even recommended against several accessories. He set us up right. He was really patient and answered all our questions. We ended up buying a large BGE and the basics to get started with. Smitty gave us a great deal and he came out just a couple days later to deliver the Egg. He set up the Egg and helped me get a fire going to show me the way. He spent nearly an hour with me giving me tips as we fired up the Egg. I cooked a beer can chicken that night, then a meat loaf, apple pie, and chicken thighs in the next couple days. It was all excellent. I can't wait to get the pizza stone and get going with pizzas. If you're thinking of an getting an Egg, or any bbq, smoker, or grill, you should go check out Eggs by the Bay. read more

I was looking to buy a big green egg for my boyfriend's birthday and I saw this place had good reviews. Well here's another! I called to set up an appointment during the week which was nice because I got to talk one on one with Smitty who was very knowledgeable. He told me if I wanted to pay to have it delivered he could not only deliver it, but assemble it and give a 30 minute tutorial on how to cook on the egg...deal! I highly recommend doing this especially if you're not all that skilled with the grill (me). But now my boyfriend and I are pros and he loooves cooking with it. It makes REALLY good food. We can't wait to make pizzas in it!! read more

The store is very well done, the merchandise is displayed nicely & there's a huge selection for all of your bbq'g needs. We also love our Green Egg. I do think the owner could greatly improve his customer service skills. I've dealt with him on two occasions & both times he was not friendly bordering on rude & condescending. The rest of the staff I've encountered has been good. read more

This man will teach you how to cook, seriously, is amazing. Have a big green egg now and anything you can dream about hardwoods, rubs, tools and grilling and smoker tricks, Smitty can teach you. This guy has won every possible competition for his amazing cooking skills. Seriously, give eggs by the bay a try. read more

Eggs by The Bay is a must visit if you BBQ. I bought my Egg from another dealer 7 years ago before finding EBTB and meeting Smitty. I now go nowhere else to buy anything BBQ related. He successfully competes in BBQ events, so taking his suggestions is a no-brainer. Check out the eggsbythebay.com website, something will catch your interest. FYI: the BBQ classes are awesome! read more

Smitty has the best customer service in the business. If you are considering buying an egg, or just getting accessories, ONLY SHOP AT EGGS BY THE BAY! These are the types of businesses that we need to support! read more