My boyfriend and I came here because we saw that they were open. We came in to take a look at what…read morethey have and oh my God they have a lot of herbs and tea!!! They also have a lot of sauces as well. We ended up getting a lot of loose tea to try it out. Super nice workers. Would come back here again !!!

So many things and good nutrition values to consider and purchase…read more Boss lady very friendly and helpful to provide and good suggestions to foods that you looking for . Highly recommended.

This safeway is the one I find myself using most of the time. I gave it 4 stars because…read moreoccasionally it can be hard to find employees for help, but mostly when i find one they help me. The area isn't the best at certain times of day, but that's not safeway's fault. I usually shop here in the morning with no issues and always find parking in the morning (later in the day its hard!) Quality and quantity: this safeway usually has the veggies, meats and general groceries I shop for, never had an issue.

Almost all the food I purchased on Sunday before the Niner game was either spoiled, one day from…read morebeing green, or tasted so "off" I had to return it. I had my sis taste and smell a few of the things I bought, and she agreed, almost everything was "Off"... Regular potato salad from the deli, about 1/2 lb.. spoiled. Primo Taglio salami in the deli, pre packaged. Smelled and tasted like dirty socks. Hot bar ribs in bbq sauce. Dry, and one day from being inedible. Not good. And I think I'm still feeling the effects of eating them. I think they add to the food in the deli that's already old. Like, let's add more potatoes and some fresh mayo to bring this back to life. Note: IT DOESN'T WORK. As for the ribs in the bbq sauce... you can tell the ribs were already old. They over cooked them, added some sauce, and hoped for the best. Really disappointing. Waste of money. I cannot believe how people still shop there. Prices are outrageous- food sub par.

Solid choices for quality meat That special occasion…read moredeserves more than Whole Foods or Costco - (which is my go to for most occasions) But - for that 11/2" pork chop to stuff (Cajun style) or dry aged ribeye Barons is the way to go

This was my first time at this location. I usually go to the Alameda store. This was near the front…read moreof the marketplace. It's nice to have a closer option for quality meat and seafood. There's plenty of free parking and tons of shops nearby. The only difference I noticed is the service. It's not as welcoming or friendly as the Alameda location, and that stood out to me. Other than that, the quality of the products is solid.

Great selection of products and some of the BEST samosas I've ever had! Staff was friendly and I…read moreenjoyed checking out all the aisles. Everything was nice and neat. They also sold some plants like curry trees when I was there. Would recommend especially for the samosas!

I've been coming here for years! My family used to have to go to Berkeley to get rice, dal, or…read morespices (we live in Alameda). I really appreciate the proximity of this location to my mom's house. Over the years, the store has gotten better and better. There's always parking whenever I've gone. It's also right next to Lakeshore, so as a teacher, I really appreciate the 2-for-1 whenever I come here. It is very organized and clean. You can find so many options for rice, flour, snacks, vegetables, frozen food, etc. There are samosas and mithai. Sometimes there are long lines because I think a lot of restaurant owners come here, but it typically goes fast. If you register your phone number, on your fifth visit, you can get a free samosa (it's pretty new, so I haven't been able to enjoy this yet, but my next visit is my fifth one since they started this promotion, so I'm looking forward to it).

If you enjoy cute character desserts, delicious drinks, and an overall cozy cafe experience, I…read morehighly recommend that you stop by Always Yours Bakery Cafe! Not only are you able to purchase from their bakery case, you can also request to have desserts made for special events! (In advance of course.) I very much enjoy their macarons and fresh fruit tarts. They also added Banana Matcha to their menu when it became a craze, and I 10/10 would recommend it. They use high quality matcha powder (Marukyu Koyamaen) for their drinks. This is one of the few things that drew me into their cafe. The baristas are extremely friendly and have a wonderful sense of humor, AND they support small businesses! While you wait for your order, you can browse their shelf full of crystal candies, matcha sets, candles, and they may also have Natsume matcha tins available! (This is not the matcha they use in their drinks, but it's nice to have other options available to buy.) ^^ So if you're in the East Bay and are looking for a business to support, go to Always Yours Bakery Cafe (they're also available on the Too Good To Go app)! They have beautiful outdoor seating available, as well as cutesy seating indoors. Not sponsored or anything, I just wanted to review one of my favourite cafes in Castro Valley. ^^

LOVE this bakery! They have a lot of different and unique desserts and beverages that taste…read moredelicious and aren't too sweet. I recently ordered some desserts here for my daughter's birthday party and they turned out beautiful and delicious. Natalie, the owner, is so nice and made the process seamless. Highly recommend this place for a quick treat or for larger dessert catering!

A nice Asian grocery. They carry fresh vegetables at very reasonable prices, and the quality is…read moreconsistently good. One thing that really stood out to me was their selection of Vietnamese cured pork (Chả Lụa) rolls, which can be surprisingly hard to find even in other Asian markets. They got premium chicharron bags too that is the best Ive had and cant find elsewhere.

Came in for a fried fish and boy, it did not disappoint…read more First off, the meat was all reasonably priced and that goes for the fish. Second, it was very clean. Third, the workers at the meat counter were all very nice and helpful. Ordered fish to be fried and while it was being prepared, walked through the aisles. There was a lot of everything to chose from and although we didn't need anything, it was a good mental note for when I do need something. We got some produce and all of it looked good, not wilted or sad, so I was very impressed. We took the fish home and it was so much better than we've had at other places. It was crispy, salted perfectly and it was really good. Pretty sure we found our go-to for fried fish!

Went here because I got a gift card as a Xmas gift. The owner honored it. I love the Dubai cups and…read morethe Turkish delights are my favorites, everything always tastes fresh and is high quality. I will for sure comeback to try the mixed nuts. Can you guys please make a cookies and cream Turkish delight?? Please and thank you!

The Old City Roastery been on my watchlist since they popped up all on my fyp with their famous…read moredubai chocolate desserts, various candies from Jordan, and sourcing of other popular ice cream like the Tu Cha fruit tubs. I finally had some down time to stop by on a Saturday lunch, and it was pretty empty since I visited during Ramadan. But the man working behind the counter was so friendly and patient with me. I literally felt like my stomach was bigger than my eyes, I wanted to try everything. But got a few chocolate covered goodies from kunafa to dates to regular dark chocolate for me and my coworkers. EVERYBODY loved it. My favorite hands down was the chocolate covered date. You HAVE to get that one. I only got a single, but I wish I got like five. You can also pick and choose and they provide you a little baggie to put them all in. They also sell turkish delight which he cuts for you by hand. I really enjoyed the pomegranate one as a nut-allergy girlie. The rose water was a little too rose-y for me. Too floral, it tasted like the smell of a grandma with her potpourri. They also sell nuts and other goodies like Palestinian ceramics. I had to get myself a Falasteeni ceramic magnet. It was so beautiful, painted with olives all over. Zaytoun aesthetic! Will def be back to calm my sweet tooth. And always, free Palestine!

I love the quality of produce and groceries here. I wish it wasn't so expensive but hey... you get…read morewhat you pay for ;) ... Keep an eye out for their on-sale items and def sign up for their points program. Bulk items are 10% off every Thursday. The employees seem pretty happy working there, which is a great sign. The only downside to this place is parking. You really have to post up and scout for a spot, occasionally up to 10-15 min.

I've been visiting this grocery store for about 2 months now. I started visiting when I started the…read morePaleo diet due to some autoimmune health issues, and found that normal grocery stores were frustrating as nearly 90% of the store were items full of preservatives, sugar, dairy, and other additives that are just not conducive to the Paleo diet. It was frustrating to say the least, so when I found this place, I started visiting regularly. It gave me some semblance of normalcy to not have to put back nearly all items I pick up. While it is pricier, I primarily buy my main produce elsewhere and supplement with paleo sauces, snacks and other items here. They also have a great supplement section, where I purchase a few supplement to help lesser the symptoms of my autoimmune disease. I had a more pleasant than usual experience today and wanted to highlight it. I visited on a Tuesday morning around 11AM and parking was plenty. I'm happy I can always find shaded parking. I walked in and grabbed a basket and it seems this place is always well staffed, which keeps the produce well stocks and it seems it's rotated regularly to make sure the items are fresh. This place is always clean and tidy, making it easy to remember the layout and navigate it. I had a question about their water machine and how they would charge for a half gallon(I didn't have a full gallon bottle), and she said they just weighed it! So I went to the cashier and ask if she needed to weigh my bottle before I filled it(just like how they would for bulk items) and she said since there is 64 FL Oz. Ingrained into the glass it was fine! It was a pleasant experience, as they were happy to answer my questions and helped me ensure I got what I needed. They also had free range eggs for $5/dozen, which was a pleasant surprise. Though at 11AM they only have one carton left. I did not buy it since I bought some eggs from TJs already. I also picked up some frozen squash and organic opal apples that were on sale. The prices weren't any worse than a usual grocery store. Just make sure you price match, like for example, chomp beef sticks are $1.99 at TJs, $2.69 here, but they were on sale for $1.69. So, you could do a bit of savings!(Since chomps turkey sticks are one of the only paleo sticks that I can throw in my purse in case I get hungry). Overall, I do enjoy this place. I think mire bulk items would be great as it is quite small today. I also could not find any lemon balm tea, so I'll have to buy that elsewhere. I'll be coming back every week to scour your sales and supplement my grocery shopping!

Great customer service, great candy selection, friendly staff and overall great place for party…read morestuff.

There's so many options on Mexican candies here and they're reasonably priced. I was looking for…read moredia de los muertos stuff for my ofrenda, so it was nice to see they had sugar skulls at the front - like actual skulls made of sugar lol. The gentleman at the register was super helpful & we had a small conversation about Cempasuchuls and where to find some. The whole store made me feel like I was back in LA getting some candies. Love the ambiance! Also if you're looking for Halloween candy, come here and support your local dulceria!

Was interested in dried scallops for $118/lb. They looked big from the outside of the jar, which is…read morewhat I wanted. Lady came over and said I can't pick. Instead, she grabbed from the middle and they were much smaller. I asked if I could have a few bigger ones she said no. I still bought them, but would hesitate to return.

Manor Ginseng and Tea is amazing. However, if you cannot read Mandarin at least and do not speak…read moreany Chinese and cannot read Chinese, this is a very challenging place. I was there on Tuesday, specifically looking for lapsang, souchon black tea. They have lots of black tea, in at least six different types. No lapsang souchon. I think this place is primarily for all kinds of Asian traditional herbal remedies. I think the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable. They really tried to help me. However, I don't speak the language and neither do they. We tried using my iPhone and had some success, only to find out they really don't sell Tea for drinking unless you're sick or need the treatment. They had no recommendations of where I would find it, but this really is a remarkable place well worth a visit.