I'm on week 3 with TSH now. I went back in week 2 and looked for meatier dishes as recommended and…read morespent a little less for the week, $330. I'm realizing my eyes are bigger than the stomachs I'm feeding as I didn't run out after the first week. They offer so much variety I want to try it all. Most dishes are ok, some are exceptional, and only one so far we haven't been crazy about. I have experiencing some herxing one night, from having their meals multiple times a day, so I have to be careful with my gut for now. This food is medicine, which is great, but can be too much for some people like myself. There was even one meal my husband liked everything we had. The frittata and mushroom soup. I'm glad he's starting to come on board despite not too many solid meat options, as most are ground.

Awesome unique spot that I found while on a quest to try all the local ferments in the area. They…read morehave a fridge full of large-format bottles of kombucha and water kefir in cool edgy flavors such as nettle as well as more standard flavors like hibiscus. I only had the chance to try one thing and opted for the blood orange cardamom kefir made with molasses and vanilla bean. How cool. I really enjoyed it. Cardamom and blood orange are both easily overdone, but not in this case. Extremely well executed. I think the vanilla bean worked behind the scenes to help mellow everything out. Yum. I downed the bottle and returned it (for a cash refund of the bottle deposit) before moving on to my next fermentation destination.

Sprouts Albany is were I get some of my most delicious dinners from. The staff is courteous, The…read moreshelves are well stocked, and I often am suggested new things to try which are almost invariably all awesome! 5 stars!

James and April turned a really bad store experience into one of the best experiences in just 10…read moreminutes. I really hope Sprouts appreciates and rewards people like them. I vote for a big EOY bonus for both of them! I called this market ahead of time to confirm they carried Everyday Dose collagen (new and amazing product w/ L-Theanine, Lion's mane, Chaga and Cordyceps). I was told they do. An hour long commute later, a kind lady with fiery red hair named April showed me three locations where Collagen could be. They did not have it. I was disappointed and exhausted - long trip for nothing. James, the store manager, offered a free collagen sample from another brand and apologized for the misinformation shared during my phone call. Just as I was checking out, April showed up out of nowhere carrying coffee beans from the same brand infused with collagen I was looking for. A NEW PRODUCT TO TRY WITH COLLAGEN I WAS LOOKING FOR. I went home absolutely thrilled. In a world where people are too busy to care, James and April reminded me how everyday acts of kindness can completely change someone's day.

I suggest this grocery for vegetarians and vegans. Berkeley Natural Grocery has less meats than…read moreanyone as far as I know.

Yeah no. Back in the mid 2000s, til about 2012, I regularly shopped in this small local,…read moreemployee-owned grocers because it was close to where I lived, I prefer small, neighborhood markets, and I liked that everything was organic. I liked the long-time manager Michael (now many years retired). I was out of state for about 10 years, and returned a few years ago. I have dropped in here now and then for an item or two (or just to use the restroom, which is always very clean), and left empty-handed each time because the prices are laughably exorbitant. You can tell a lot about a business - grocers or other - by the mood or attitude when you walk in. I don't know if employees have been burned by bad customers or if it is just more post-pandemic 'Weltschmerz,' but whenever I stopped in here I never felt welcomed, or as though the staff actually enjoy working here. I hear no customer-staff friendly banter, see hardly any smiles. It is just stony-faced, entitled (mostly white) people getting what they need, not interacting with or making eye contact with others, much less exchanging smiles or friendly "hellos." It is one more example of the bratty coldness that has taken over most of Berkeley, which breaks my heart. This used to be a lovely market to call my "neighborhood market," but absolutely no longer is. Before any employees or the manager chime in with a response to defend their laughably exorbitant prices by reminding me of how small a market they are - whoa there, little kitties - your prices are still higher than Monterey Market up the road or another employee-owned market, Berkeley Bowl. I can't even afford to puchase a bottle of mustard here, and must get it at Trader Joes. Be honest: This market is for VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE ONLY or for people who DON'T MIND MAXXING OUT THEIR CREDIT CARDS HERE so that they can feel like one of the "cool kids" for shopping here. Your produce is beautiful, your shop very spic 'n span clean, I appreciate that you offer non-GMO and Fair Trade groceries, but you could do better, truly, by making the less-than-ridiculously wealthy people feel more welcome here. You'd have to care about us first though.

I've been coming to Central Gas Cutting Blvd for a while now, but lately, I've had several…read moreuncomfortable experiences with the landscaper. He has tried to approach me multiple times, signaling for me to roll down my window, which makes me feel very unsafe. Each time, I've had to lock myself in my car. There's absolutely no reason for him to be approaching a woman alone, especially early in the morning when no one else is around. This is not okay, and it's unfortunate that I now have to check to make sure he's not there before filling up, as he makes me uneasy. It's really disappointing, as I used to enjoy coming here.

I went into this store remind you I am a Muslim woman and the two gentleman tonight asked me for my…read morenumber and continued to harass me two nights in a row and then had the nerve to try to pay me for prostitution I don't appreciate how after I told the staff worker he continued to be rude and said I will offer you the bosses number oh really I will offer you and ur boss a lawsuit. that's fine it's unprofessional and is a work space of living

I have a soft spot for this Richmond store - I almost always find it to have a chill atmosphere and…read moreit's rarely crowded, especially if you go a little later in the evening. They play fun music that sometimes makes people spontaneously break into song and dance in the aisles. Okay, maybe I'm painting an exaggerated picture here - it's not like a musical - you need to go to the Oakland store for that level of engagement ;) The Richmond store aisles also feel a bit more spacious than other branches of the GO and staff members are usually friendly. Anyway, the Grocery Outlet is becoming increasingly useful for anyone on a budget (check out Ethical Bargains) and especially anyone who's trying to adopt a more sustainable, plant-based diet. Meat and dairy substitutes can be expensive, so this is one of my main reasons for going. The other is red wine - it can be a lot of fun trying to find excellent wines there and some are on sale for a fifth of the normal price. Current wine tip: Sebastiani winery. Overall, I think that the Grocery Outlet deserves 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these factors: * Stocking food that would otherwise be in danger of being tossed out because of packaging changes, overstock, imperfections, or looming expiration dates, is part of a solution to the huge problem of food waste. Around 30% of food is wasted globally, contributing 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. * GO stores have been trending towards stocking more plant-based and organic food. * The Grocery Outlet stocks a good number of brands that rate well, ethically. For example, Miyoko's, Cascadian Farm, Dr. Bronner's soap, Treeline vegan cheese, Beyond Good chocolate, etc.) * The Grocery Outlet brings plant-based food (meat substitutes like Beyond Burgers) within reach for those on a budget who want to live a more sustainable life.

Grocery Outlets are franchises and they have common products, but each store has their own buyers…read moreand can get items that other stores might not carry. After having dinner at one our regular place, Google maps directed us north this time to get onto the freeway. After traveling two blocks, we came across this Grocery Outlet and had to check it out. It was a stand- alone store and it had its own large parking lot. This store is large, spacious with wide aisles compared to typical stores. Large displays of items and there were many hot buys and deals. The refrigerated section of produce, meats, deli and dairy covered the back wall of the store. The store was well stocked and carries a lot of inventory in each category, so you get a lot of options here. Scored on mangos at $.50, Guinness pretzels at $.50 and 22oz organic granola for $1.99. This is one of the better GO stores that I've shopped. A good store choice for you Grocery Outlet shoppers if you're in the area.

This is a condensed Bear Market that also accepts meal points. Luckily you can pay here for…read morewhatever you order from Foothill dining room to avoid the line(s). The back wall is fridge heaven with lines and lines of soda, juices, milk, water, etc. Also, a devoted freezer for desserts like the Nestle chocolate chip cookie sandwiches, mint ice cream sandwiches, Haagen Dazs pints and ice cream bars, and that sort. For a quick grab, there are the yogurt parfaits, pre-packed Asian rice bowls (cold), paninis, sandwiches, salads, and much more. There's also the standard candy and gum selection of course. Toward the register, you see Pocky and Japanese gummy candies. The stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottles are sold here as well. Lotions, scantrons, blue books, ramen, cookies, just go check it out yourself already if you're in the area!

Alright grocery store for meal points. Mainly a lot of junk food and processed foods, overpriced…read morefruit and yogurt. But they take meal points! So if you need to spend them, come on over.

Lee's Market No. 2 is the newest market in this location. typical local market with groceries,…read morewines, beers, snacks, smokes. no prepped food seen. brew: flying embers kombucha (3.89+ , 16 oz) -interesting buzz with 4.5% alcohol, ginger & oak flavored, with tumeric etc. 100 calories. *other ingredients never heard of before.

I like the guy behind the counter he was always nice to my daughter when we'd go together. Always…read morea nice greeting. This place has lots of beer and wine, some food groceries and ice cream.

unexciting. I little run down, but great location (if you're already walking around downtown) and…read morethey stock Yerba Mate so I'm a fan.