Great staff everyone welcomed me with open arms every time I come here always have Great customer…read moreservice. LUS

Store was great thanks to the guys at stoneridge Airloom for telling me to check it out was worth…read morethe drive

Gustavo is worth the visit alone: he'll assist when trying on shoes with a shoehorn, is a…read moreconsummate and knowledgeable proprietor, and full of Oakland pride. Fantastic selection of Birkenstocks, Naots, and more. Visit and patronage this old-school gem before it is gone.

Dude, what a find! I was sitting at a cafe around the corner trying to figure out where I could buy…read moresome Birkenstocks in person. I did a yelp search and found this pace and thought there was no chance it was actually open on a Sunday afternoon. I walked over and there were a bunch of customers buying in shoes. It was bumping. I tried on multiple styles and they had them all in my size. I got some great brown suede Boston's. I'm going back next month to get them in black. The proprietor knew exactly when he'd have them in.

I really love this boutique. The owners are super sweet so I love supporting local businesses…read more At first glance it looks like a boutique catered more towards an older generation but the cuts of the skirts and pants remind me of the type of styles I see in Korea, Japan and Europe during my recent travels. The clothes blend well with my Madewell, Anthro and Eileen Fisher outfits. I work in the design field so I have to look a bit polished with a modern edge; this caters to my style. I would definitely encourage people to step inside (I go strait to the sales rack) and try things on. It really is surprising what you can find.

Lan Vie designs are in my top 3 for the Bay Area. I've been shopping here years, so this review…read moreis long overdue. What I've always loved about Lan Vie, both as a designer and a boutique, is that the fashions change often, everything is well-made, and you find lots of day and night ready options. My first years shopping here were looking for stage wear, mostly dresses, as a performer.Then, as I toured, I needed fabrics that packed and traveled well. They always have lots of pants / jackets like this. I love how the owner is the designer, and how she knows what we want, and even shifts her designs based on customer feedback. Highly recommended to find something original for a special event or weekend. Since the owner changes things up, sometimes you'll find an abundance of edgy designs, other times, bright, and sometimes formal. The pieces mix and match well too. So I recommend stopping by often to see what's new.

ALL MY HEALTHCARE FIELD WORKERS!!!! Check them out!!!…read more I have been dying at work due to me wearing the wrong shoes, and everyone has been telling me to try Hoka shoes. I didn't even know how to pronounce the shoes when I called lol. I was on Google and was trying to find where I can buy some from that was close by... I didn't really feel like going far or a lot of other shoppers in the store, crowed.. just too much social anxiety. So I found this very cute aesthetic pleasing " nurse shoe store " I call it online. I called and spoke to Victor on the phone, he's the OWNER!!! Super cool chill guy...great vibes - I loved his vibe in fact. He told me what they had in store and what most Nurses go for but he had exactly what I needed. I came on by, he brought out sooooo many different brands for me to try on and even different styles in the different brands. He took his time with me, he was not rushed. Didn't mind helping me actually find a great shoe that worked for me, he even let me try on each and every one of them, measured them for me to make sure they were a great fit... There was me and another customer in the store and also another store associate I believe name Andrew!!! Everyone was super chill, it was definitely vibes. We all talked about shoes and the shoes we were looking into and I felt so comfortable. I really want everyone to come check out this store!!!! It's so hard to find a shoe store that FOCUS on COMFORTABILITY rather than TRENDY!!! And idk about you, but I'm getting up there in age and being comfortable means more to me than anything!!!! I want everyone to check them out!!! Parking right in front of the store. Which is also a score!!!! Oh yes, best part!!!! GREAT PRICES!!!!!!!!!!!! I will never go buy another work shoe anywhere else!!! EVERYONE RUN NOW DON'T WALK!!! CHECK THEM OUT!!!

Knowledgeable, friendly, great selection, nice vibes. Did not feel like they were selling me…read moreanything, just there to be helpful. Standard high end running store prices. What's really cool is they have a physical therapist in house a couple times a week to analyze your gait. I'll definitely be shopping here for my next pair of active shoes.

Loved this cute little thrift shop in a quiet neighborhood in Alameda. We stopped by while in the…read morearea and luckily found cheap street parking right around the corner. A quaint store with good lighting and friendly staff, this thrift shop isn't big but does curate a nice little collection - I saw cute tops, dresses, scarves, handbags, and jewelry. Everything was tidy and in its right place. I'm not sure if there's a dressing room since I didn't use one, but there are plenty of mirrors around the store that you can use. Bonus: all proceeds go towards their affiliated animal rescue! I picked up a patterned skirt and T-shirt here for less than $20, and my friend got a few items as well. Checking out was easy breezy, and they let us know that they're able to take most donations (though if you have anything large, best to call in ahead of time). All in all, not much more I can ask for a pleasant thrifting experience.

I've noticed how pricing has really changed. I understand wanting to get top value for the…read morenonprofit mission. But the other side is thrifting is part bargain for the shopper. I'm not go to pay 90 dollars for a used piece of clothing. Regardless of brand. I am not going to donate or shop here for a while because I love thinking that someone will enjoy my nice items at a great price...but that doesn't seem to align right now.

Kohl's, Alameda (Southshore Center)…read more Here for Amazon return: Located right near the restrooms, the workers make it easy for returns. Same goes for picking up orders too. Would highly recommend!

Not the nicest Kohl's by any means but it's got all the basics and their sales racks always have a…read moregem for me after I drop off my Amazon return. Love: - Amazon returns + additional 20% off @ Kohls - sales racks have a variety of sizes and goods - self checkout, not sure if you can scan Kohls cash or the Amazon coupons here - FLX line cute minimalist athleisure and some of the items are 100 cotton! - Sephora, standard brands Glad this discount dept store is available in Alameda. Convenient and functional.

I never thought of TJ Maxx as a place for inexpensive clothing until my friend turned me on to it a…read morefew years ago. Now its on my regular rotation of Ross, Nordstrom Rack... This location in Alameda actually has a women's/plus size area which is very convenient to shop. I usually will find at least one or two new inexpensive shirts, sweaters, shoes. ($15-24)

I've finally figured out why the lines are always so long. The employees allow customers to cut the…read moreline. While waiting in line a group of customers were allowed to cut ahead of everyone because one member of their party was already at the register. They joined them skipping the line entirely. They did 5 separate transaction. This felt unfair to those patiently waiting. This store should enforce the line system consistently to ensure all customers are treated equally. letting multiple people skip is unfair and disrupts the flow of the line. Store employees say there's nothing they can really do. shows a lack of respect for customers who wait patiently.