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.

TJ Maxx, Alameda…read more August 2026 The customer service here is good. The value for the stuff is good too but they can get even cheaper with the red stickers and much cheaper with the final yellow stickers. Great selection of clothes and furnitures. They removed the other cashier line that used to be by the doorway on the other side by Kohl's. Also, they have clean restrooms! Overall I had a great experience and would come back when I'm in the area.

I really enjoyed shopping at this location. I was able to shop in peace and I found many great…read morethings for my apartment. The cashiers were very friendly. This is a store I'd return to and browse. I also love that it's in a great shopping area where you can spend the day and even spend time by the beach.

By far, the best Target I've been to , and I've been to quite a few…read more I'm impressed by their helpfulness and friendly attitude and very courteous--from the floor clerks to the cashiers. The place is neat and clean and well-stocked. We actually found everything that was on our list. We're not from the area, but we usually take my Mom shopping here as she lives in the East Bay, so we come to this store often.

I usually shop on line and pick up my order here at this Target location. I find doing that to be…read moremore efficient. Online order is always correct, no issues. Customer service is friendly Parking can be hard to find as it is a busy Target location.

Ross Dress for Less, Alameda…read more August 2026 I think Ross has been listening! I've been here many times and agree with most of the reviewers. This location seems to have re-organized the store. Upon arriving, the security greeted us and we noticed a big space in the entrance. The store itself looks the same. They added a few self-check out but you have to let the worker in the front check out the items and scan them too which we didn't mind. Ross stuff is pretty cheap depending on what you buy, but it's cheaper than major retail stores. Great customer service and would come back when I'm in the area.

This place was a mess and so unorganized…read more The line was horrendous. It literally wrapped around the store they only had 3 cashiers working. And there was no urgency with any of the employees. I was helped by a young Hispanic lady at register 8 and she was literally texting in the middle of my transaction with no customer service etiquette. I was literally baffled.

The pictures speak for themselves !a DELICIOUS perfect start to my Labor Day weekend. Everyone who…read morehelped me inside was very kind and friendly and I just had a perfect perfect lunch. Loving life.

This is for Santa on Xmas Eve 2025 - we arrived at 230p and stood in line until 4p and were the…read morefirst ones in line before they cut it off bc they closed at 4p. The female worker at the cashier wanted to get her family in (they were right in front of us) and lied to the rest of the line that was in the building already they it would be fine. Her family was the only family that was allowed to take professional photos with Santa before security came to cut the line off. Nepotism at its finest despite the fact it was already 4p. Common sense and common courtesy was lacking in Christmas spirit today. Luckily, Santa had the Xmas spirit and took selfies with the rest of us in line (the long line outside, I'm not so sure). The employees need to be trained in managing the line better and cutting it off before people stand in line for over an hour. Thanks, Santa! Next year they should have two monitors - one to take the photos and the other so people can select. Then all the employees can be doing something useful at all times to keep the line moving along. Otherwise, it was the same person - the photographer taking the photos, helping choose the photos, explaining the packages, etc. Super inefficient when there is a line - you could tell they weren't used to it.

Ross Dress for Less, Oakland…read more August 2026 We were greet when we walked in, it was a good experience so far. They have a good selections of Stanley, Hydro Flask and Owala water bottles. They are by far cheaper than most places like Target and Amazon. Would come back if I'm in the area.

I was in search of some skin care items and after seeing the face roller at so many different Ross…read morelocations for months I've wanted one but haven't felt like going into Ross. I was nearby and told myself, " It's either now or you're ordering online and waiting for shipping time." We don't all use amazon prime for everything - the majority of items though, yes! I walked in and went straight to the body care/skin care section on the right. There was a large stock of lotions, but not so much the face roller and ice roller. I got the last of each. There weren't many cashiers when i got to the line, but they called another associate to the register and she was getting through the line fast. I was in line for no more than 5 minutes with about 7 customers ahead of me. It was an average experience, hence the 3 stars.

Big but crowded due to the overload of Japanese items: fun kids games and toys, creative items for…read moreschool/studies and some just yummy and delicious Clean organized and inside is well lit Value is cheap and noted everywhere Service is friendly quick and now self service if you want

Daiso, Alameda (South Shore Center)…read more I've been here many times, the staff are awesome and friendly. This Daiso location has a lot of stuff but it's very small, it's a very tight squeeze when you're trying to walk past people. The prices for their items has gone up over the years. Like all Daiso locations, there's no return or exchange. All sales are final. Highly recommend to buy school supplies and some Sanrio, Hello Kitty stuff.

Open 24/7 Big Plus!!!…read more Big And Brightly Lit!!! Unfortunately this location gets Victimized by Shoplifters!!! Most Small Things are Locked Up! Can you Blame Them-No !!!! Blame the Government and their Corrupt and Lax Laws and Policies!!! I stopped by for a Ice Cold Beverage and they had It !! I bought it and was Gone With the Wind Fabulous!!!! A Solid 3 Stars Every Day!!!! This Walgreens is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!!

Wow. I completely echo the recent one-star reviews about the inability to get anybody at this…read morepharmacy on the phone. Some months ago it seemed they had made some improvements, and it was getting a little easier to get a human being on the phone at the pharmacy, but more recently things have really taken a nosedive. Calls to the pharmacy are now routed through a call center located who knows where, but since many issues can only be resolved at the pharmacy itself, the call center ends up transferring you to the local pharmacy you were trying to reach in the first place, wasting your time in the process. When you get transferred to the Otis Dr. pharmacy, they simply do not pick up the phone. You are put on hold and put back on hold infinitely until you give up or the system automatically hangs up on you. This is completely unacceptable. Zero respect for customers, their time and well-being, especially the infirm, elderly, and disabled who may not have the tenacity to keep trying to reach this unreachable pharmacy. Having no way to reach one's pharmacy over the phone is a health and safety issue that warrants a formal complaint with the appropriate government agencies. All because Walgreens corporate doesn't want to spend the money to staff appropriately. Shameful and inexcusable.

Sketchers Outlet, Foodmaxx, Popeyes, Starbucks. Nothing too unique but the stores here are probably…read moreeverything you would ever need. Ross and Smash Burger (coming soon) and a Hawaii BBQ spot. A donut spot. Lots of places but nothing really worth going out of your way for. Just familiar chains. Lots of parking. There is a "laundromat" there - I think its just a disguise for the police station there. Should be fairly safe - I just imagine that police eat donuts all night long behind the boarded up windows that are off to the side of the laundromat.

Good shopping center in the Fruitvale District…read more The big stores here are FoodMaxx, KG Fashion Superstore and AutoZone. There are also some small stores, a bank and GameStop, along with places to eat, so you could get a lot done here if you want. I used to come here often when I lived nearby and this shopping center wasn't built up as much as it is now. I think it's great that they really improved this area.

Great Service, great options for prom and special occasions. You can special order here as well!read more

This place has a pretty large selection of dresses. The floor length dresses avg $160 and up. Their…read moreshorter party dresses were super cute colors and fun! They also sell shoes and accessories for the formal wear. They offer a section of casual clothing too. While they don't have a seamstress in house, they provide you contact information with an outside seamstress that you can take your dress to for alterations. Looks like this is a great spot to buy a dress for prom, wedding, quinceanera, etc. There's metered street parking out front. They don't have a return policy, but you can apparently exchange within one week.