I absolutely love shopping at The Grocery Outlet it's right down the street from where I live and…read morethe staff is always so welcoming and helpful. Jojuan and Leanne especially are always going the extra mile to make sure I found everything I needed. After a long day of work and having to get errands done. A friendly smile and really goes a long way. Thank you Grocery outlet for always having what I need and at the best prices. Ps. Always fully stocked on the fresh fruit and veggies.

The cashiers are rude and constantly sitting down and on their phones. I mean talk about running a…read moreprofessional place and then they want to take away tips. The managers who run this store honestly are not the most helpful they get aggravated a lot. You guys really need to improve the whole store. Nothing is fresh or you guys have expired stuff on the shelves. I've never been to such a place where the cashiers are too busy being on their phones they don't even realize you're waiting to get your stuff and leave. Highly wouldn't recommend the place. They don't even deserve the star

Never walked in till today - always thought it was a small spot from the exterior…read more It's quite big and well organized inside. A lot of sale items also. I got a full bag of groceries for under $50: - half a papaya - amazing color, flavor so-so - Italian sparkling water, sale $3.29 - Lesser Evil popcorn (2), sale $2.99 - organic peaches (2) - organic carrots - Bariani olive oil - yay they carry this! Will explore more in the future - they source a lot of their produce from small producers like Tomatero but the berries are Driscoll and Giant. Service was professional and straightforward - they all looked like they enjoyed working in the environment. A perfect mash up of a gourmet, natural and conventional store.

I've been to the Encinal Market quite a few times now. What I dig about this place is you know…read morethose hard to find items that you can't find say in Safeways or Nob Hill Market? I usually find them here! I was on this hunt to find this pasta called Cresti de gallo and no one on the island had this and lo and behold, Encinal Market did. Granted the prices here are a bit more than you would expect but for me it was well worth it.

Nice Market place with other vendors, community of locally-owned and independently operated family…read moreof businesses. Alameda Natural Grocery Bake Sum Beanery of Alameda Barons Quality meats and seafood East End Farmstead Cheeses and Wines Greens and Grains Feel Good Bakery Sushi King Tahina Tons of parking available in the back

Love this market in Alameda! They have so many gluten free products. Tons of small restaurants that…read moreyou can order from. Parking lot is always crowded but you will find a space. Appreciate the selection of items that you may not find elsewhere.

I usually come here once a week for certain items. I recommend using their app to redeem…read morecoupons/deals. I also like to get their deli sandwiches and Chinese takeout. If you come early there are usually no lines in the store, I prefer to use their self checkout if it's faster. All the staff I've interacted with have always been helpful and friendly.

Clean and bright grocery store. Occasionally some crazy panhandlers wandering in the store. Service…read moreis fast and reasonably friendly. Convenient parking.

On a warm day, I came in just to get ice cream…read more As you walk in, on the left, there's a counter that offers: coffee, smoothies, ice cream and bakery goods. I was there for one thing.....two scoops of Mitchell's ice cream (Price: $6.49). Creamy and delicious flavors. I picked chocolate and strawberry. No toppings, nothing fancy. A simple pleasure at a fair price. I sat at a small table at the window, and watched the traffic and the people go by.

Closed Monday August 31st to Wednesday September 2nd. They have all the good Balkan stuff!read more

I stop here on a regular banana and their broad selection of fresh produce helps me to feed my…read morefamily and sometimes save money. Their produce varies with the seasons and the fruits and veggies are fresh and tasty. If you're look for quality produce stop here, they also offer CSM boxes but I haven't yet signed up to receive one. I come here often, and I'll be back soon!

Currently my favorite spot to shop outside of actually going to a farmer's market…read more Reasonable prices - similar to farmer's market and less than the Marketplace. They also seem to have more turnover than the Marketplace, so it's fresher. Their organic Granny Smiths are some of the best I have had - crisp, slightly sour and super juicy. They also carry a variety of microgreens. Interesting small producers in the pantry section. The service is always friendly and efficient. Request: carry maitakes! Then I don't need to make multiple stops around the island. Easy to park around the Central/Oak area. I neglected you for a few a years but I am back!

This market is the best! Their prices are sooo reasonable…read more Need just one item like pasta sauce or an avocado or even a tomato and don't feel like going to a big chain store- go here! They have unique foods that some stores don't even carry. The staff is always very welcoming and warming. We love this market!!!

This is, hands-down, the best and most special neighborhood market ever. I've lived near it for…read moremuch of my life, and Sam (plus his wife, and Amy, and Carl's brother whose name I can't recall, and Carl himself who now owns a market in Dublin) has made it the greatest. The pricing is always on par or usually lower than other spots in town. During the pandemic, a beloved clerk there (Kenny, miss you!) told me that a customer had told him they should raise prices on an item, because another market in town was selling it for 30% more or so. Kenny mentioned that to Sam, who firmly said, "no, I'm not raising prices." Our hero. He also stocks things for neighborhood locals if they even mention wanting them. It's the spot for every kid to run into and pick out an ice cream or candy (and maybe tell Amy about their baseball game, she always asks). I went in a few years back after living elsewhere for years, and Sam was so lovely. He also knows my entire family - Mom and Dad go in all the time; Dad is now buying most groceries there; my sister, brother-in-law, and nephews lived in the neighborhood for most of the last years and they travel here weekly now and usually hit up A-1 to get favorites. They have amazing vegetarian and vegan options; the produce is ALWAYS fresh and well-picked (and priced - best price for avocados); the frozen foods are always interesting and tempting; and they have fresh Firebrand bread every day! It's also a really safe space for everyone - kids, adults, all of us. Between the lovely culture he's created, and the insane merchandising skill, and the products... I think Sam might be a magician. Go! You will not be disappointed.

Trader Joe's, Alameda…read more One of my favorite TJ's locations! The crews are always helpful and friendly. I love the free samples they offer on new arrivals items. Highly recommend this location.

I love Trader Joe for their healthy food, wide range of merchandise all over the world …read more Fair prices for the items they sell . Good selection of wines and drink section , beautiful flowers section , $1 greeting cards , fresh fruits and vegetables! Lots of parking and great customers service . Plus their mini tote bags collections . We were lucky enough to just be that at 8:30 am on Saturday morning (June 20 ) . This location has the newest mini tote bags for sale . Limit one set per customer. $3 each . This made my day !

Safeway, Alameda…read more August 2026 I come here often whenever I'm in the area, customer service at the self checkout is pretty good. The deli department has a shortage of staff so expect to wait. It has been like that for a while. It's much busier on Friday's when they have the fried chicken specials, same as South Shore on the other side of town. This store is usually clean and well organized. Would come back whenever I'm in the area.

Picking something up at this Safeway today and noticed they have an interesting new hot deli item:…read morePork Meat Pies for $2.49 each. Today's special was 2 for $4 for Safeway members. Tried this out and it was surprisingly not bad for a quick, small snack. Of course the filling is mostly potatoes with some carrot/peas and a minimal amount of shredded pork. The store itself is organized and clean like most other Safeway stores. They also have an Olyns (app-connected) can/bottle recycling machine right outside. This is 1 of 2 Olyns recycling locations in Alameda. The other one is at the Lucky grocery store.

Chestnut Market is amazing. Yvonne, who owns and runs it, is a lovely, sunny person. Hong and my…read moredog's best friend, whose name I cannot recall, are such welcoming and supportive people. My dog knows the phrase "let's go to the store," because she would live there if she could. Everyone who works there knows the neighborhood, including kid names - I once saw Hong invite a neighborhood kiddo behind the cash register to check people out, and coach him through it. The entire (3 person!) group is very well-attuned to their customers, and trust I've been there enough to know. I'll also second the recommendation for the Vietnamese chicken salad; plus, Yvonne's mom makes egg rolls sometimes. It's also got a ton of parking and is the middle-island best choice for liquor, wine, etc. They host Friday tasting nights with different liquor reps, something to look out for. Easy to get most of your groceries here - I know because I do.

The store is convenient because of the location, but I've gone to this store for months and the…read moreworkers are not friendly to me. When I walk in they just stare at me and don't greet me. I've seen them say hello to other customers that come in after me. However, they barely acknowledge me even when I greet them as I walk in. It feels like they just want me to leave. I'm not sure if it's because I'm Black, trans, or both. They even do this to my white partner that's also trans. Just doesn't feel good.