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

Here's a polished and elevated version of your review while keeping your authentic tone:…read more It was my first time visiting this store, and I was genuinely impressed. The customer service was outstanding from the moment I walked in. Philip greeted me right away and took the time to show me several plate options I was considering, making the process easy and efficient. Gabby went above and beyond to help me secure the best price and thoroughly explained additional paper bag options that were also excellent. I appreciated the transparency -- including the 3% discount for paying with cash. The staff is significantly friendlier than larger warehouse-style stores like Restaurant Depot, and best of all -- no line! I'll definitely be back.

NEVER SHOP HERE. Bought about $45 worth of stuff, receipt showed $62. Not only did the "cash only"…read morecashier add an extra copy of an item we bought, she added $10 to its price, and for every other item, where the sign said, for example, $16.99, the receipt showed she charged us $18something. When we caught the problem, she was VERY slow to refund us, probably because she couldn't figure out how to undo the fake, overpriced item. We don't know whether she's incompetent or doesn't expect people to check their receipts, but NEVER SHOP HERE!

Firstly, the store is open to the public. I looked for some signs, but there was nothing posted,…read morebut ask and the answer was a resounding yes. I give five stars to any place that convinces me I need that bit of kitchen equipment. Not just replacements or duplicates, I mean stuff that does not exist in my kitchen. I have limited space in my kitchen and I do my best to avoid nonessentials. And there are not too many holes in my kitchen inventory. Since this is a restaurant supply store, I figured most of the equipment would be inappropriate for a home kitchen. And mostly it was. I really don't need paper napkins 5000 at a time. But every now and then I saw something that you don't normally see for the home cook. Now the restaurant size woks and pots were to be expected. What I didn't expect was the equipment that's clearly meant to cook individual size portions. Literally these were the cutest little woks I've ever seen. These were also the only woks where I had even the faintest chance of executing that professional chefs flip. I gave it a whirl and no luck. It's still too heavy for me. They did have some items that were on clearance. Now these prices are perfectly in line with other stores, possibly even lower. But way too late, I already have those. What a bummer. There's some stuff that automatically incited lust. But I already know this type of equipment should never be installed in a residential kitchen. For example, they had gas burners for restaurants. I seriously doubt anyone would run the gas pipes that you need to fuel these burners. I think they would violate most residential building codes. Nevertheless, they're awesome kitchen porn. I found the mix of kitchen equipment very interesting. The percentage of items that were clearly of Asian origin was very large. Here are all the missing doodads that *some* Asian markets should be stocking... Have you ever been frustrated purchasing equipment, where the plastic bits like the lids keep breaking and you can't find the replacements? Take a look at this place, the containers are standardized and so are the lids. Finally. I ran across some truly unexpected items. A lot of them were things you never think of like replacement knobs for pots, replacement wooden handles for woks. And you know those traditional brushes that your mom insist is the only way to clean a wok properly? They had it. They had it in the extra extra extra large size, but they had it. And sometimes it was just little things like the kitchen gloves that look like they would survive a tornado. Unfortunately, they were all latex and I'm allergic to latex. Oh well. Of course, there are the bits of equipment that are only useful in the home kitchen and obviously they are completely missing. Sometimes professionalism is too big of price to pay for giving up traditional cookware. If you're just glancing at the prices, they seem awfully high. But take the time to pull out the item and hold it in your hands. There is no doubt it will be heavier and probably has some interesting features that you won't find for the home version. Let's just say the wire racks will hold your cookies even if they're made of lead. And just to make my point, there was no nonstick anything anywhere that I could spot. For those of you who are looking for kitchen items that are a little bit out of the way or need something heavier duty than average. This is a great place to shop. On the other hand, many of these items are going to be too large to store easily or even to use if the dimensions of your kitchen equipment don't match. The Customer Service in the store was simply fantastic. They left you alone if you wanted to browse, and there was certainly plenty to browse. If you had questions or if you were getting serious about a purchase, they were happy to answer questions and make recommendations. 100% recommend if you are a kitchen equipment geek. You'll have fun even if you can't use any of it. 50-50 if you are looking for something unusual. Most items are only stocked if they are used in a restaurant kitchen. There's nothing that specifically aimed at home kitchens. For example, there are no kitchen appliances. Inventory fluctuates. I was delighted to find a silicone baking mat, but it only came in the half sheet size. My hopes for a domed wok cover rose high when I saw the display of Asian kitchen utensils. But the only wok covers I saw were clearly meant for the industrial size version and not for my puny home kitchen. I would say the store is not for everyone. If you love kitchen equipment, you'll enjoy browsing here and snagging cookware that you can't find anywhere else. For everyone else, most likely you find it disappointing since most of the equipment can be found in your regular department store except these are heavy duty. you may not want to pay the higher expense for an item that's going to outlive you. Or maybe we should all buy here instead of caving to our culture of consumption.

We went to Restaurant City to look for something specific we needed. We were looking for a splash…read moreguard to use while cooking, but they didn't have any here. We asked an employee, but he didn't know what it was, showed him a picture and he said they don't sell any here. So, overall just a solid 3. They didn't have what we needed.

My fiancé and I shop here on a weekly basis for our non profit and Troy is ALWAYS there to welcome…read moreus in with a smile. He is always on top of his job and honestly is an amazing all around employee. I don't think we've ever experienced him without a smile on his face. Thank you Troy!!

This US Foods Chef Store location on West San Carlos Street is in a long strip mall with plenty of…read moreparking. The store is slightly smaller and more compact than the one in San Lorenzo. But they have a wide selection of restaurant/bulk items to shop for. Two unisex single-user restrooms. The cashier, Maurita was friendly and helpful. Come check them out. Support your local business.

A week ago I wrote a 5 star review for San Jose Restaurant Depot. However I forgot to mention one…read moreof the important factors/people in my experience at the depot. That person is Veronica! She is generally in the front.She's thorough, cordial, great personality, remembers her customers (their names, etc.). She is an asset! I am sure her bosses know that! Thank you Veronica for making our shopping experience a great one...

Very disappointed with the service at Restaurant Depot. The cashier was extremely slow, and the…read morecheckout process wasted a lot of my time. I understand places get busy, but the lack of urgency and efficiency was frustrating. Customer service and speed definitely need improvement.

I want to give them No star !!! I bought astock pot from…read morethis store. After installation, I turned it on and flames started shooting out (I even recorded a video of it). I called them immediately, and they initially said there would be a $250 restocking fee if I returned it. I agreed because I was too terrified to use it. They said they will talk to the manufacturer it's take a week they called back and refused the return, claiming I had already opened and used it. My question is: how was I supposed to know it was defective and dangerous without turning it on? They offered to repair it, but I no longer trust this unit. I don't know when it might flare up again. It's extremely dangerous. Do not buy from this place!"

I don't know what it is with these restaurant supply companies but they all seem to act so arrogant…read moreas if they don't need or even want your business... I was ready to order three booths for a restaurant I'm opening and over the course of three weeks I really wanted to give them my money but I could not even get a simple quote emailed to me. They did not return phone calls. They ignored text messages. Clueless and incompetent would be an understatement. It's just staggering that they have stayed open for so long If this is the level of service they give to everybody.

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!

You could open a spicy ethnic vegan restaurant /bar with the stuff they have here. the vegan…read moreproducts are highly represented. maybe take over the location where Saturn Café used to be, which is currently vacant?

What an amazing store that Santa Cruz had in commercial way close to the freeway. It's connected to…read moreREI. You don't need a membership here. It has DAIRY, MEAT walk in freezers with gigantic sized products. It also Costco sized items , nothing is small here . It is a paradise and very convenient for anyone with a restaurant or maybe having a big party . Lots of frozen items, candy in bulk also . They have huge carts for anyone shopping for a large haul of stuff . They have everything you need ! I can't remember anything on top of my head they don't have in stock. Large wide aisles and very clean. Restaurant supplies basic ones are also available. Not too many locations of US chef stores so take advantage of its presence if you need anything here.

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.

I have done business with the owner and CEO of 4Wholesaleonline for the best part of 10 Years and…read morehave seen the company grow and go from strength to strength. They are a fantastic company run by a great CEO namely Mr Tim Tran.

From the owner: What makes 4Wholesale unique is our comprehensive range of services in the consumer electronics…read morearena, specifically in the field of reverse logistics and 3PL. We have been established since 2007 and are based in the heart of the Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA. Our reverse logistics services include processing returned merchandise due to damage, seasonal inventory, restock, salvage, recalls, and excess inventory. We offer all-in-one solutions, including inventory management, product inspection, sorting, refurbishing, and repackaging services to quickly return products back to the market. Our facilities are staffed with experienced technicians and support personnel trained in the latest technologies, allowing us to remanufacture a wide variety of products. In addition to reverse logistics, we also provide 3PL services for ecommerce merchants. Our services include inventory management, warehousing, fulfillment, picking, packing, and two-day shipping options at affordable pricing. We also offer return processing services, where we restock or dispose of items according to policies and preferences. What sets us apart is our ability to offer a wide range of services such as repackaging, rework, relabeling, modifying, reconfiguring, kitting, and recycling, allowing us to provide a comprehensive solution to our clients' needs. Our focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction makes us a unique and reliable partner for businesses in the consumer electronics industry.