This compact specialty market has been open for over a year, and I really like how the merchandise reflects local purveyors with no corporate brands. Starting with an arresting blow-up of Italian movie star Monica Vitti behind the checkout, it's a visually pleasing emporium because it's not overcrowded with idiosyncratic products. The wine collection is particularly interesting with labels unknown to me. I've been tempted by the delectables in the Grab & Go section, but I've demurred for the sake of discretion. In fact, having almost no knowledge of any of these products, I only recently bought something here because I want to support them. I got a box of Rooibos tea and a jar of Hawaiian masala (Photo 10). I look forward to buying more in the future, though one thought I had was that this store would benefit from samples. On a previous visit, there was a bakery pop-up in front (Photo 8), and I think more of that activity could encourage more in-store traffic. It'll be interesting to see how this business evolves. RELATED - Exploring Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/eyjAJU1VZv read more

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I LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!! It's so lovingly & carefully curated with yummy items. I come in every week or so to check out new items. Great selection of gourmet goodies-- I regular go in for snacks, cooking sauces from around the world, ice cream, canned drinks, honey & condiments. Appreciate they have plenty of vegan options. They also have a good selection of wines. The owners & staff are super friendly. They love to chat & answer any questions you have. It's a small but mighty space. Very clean & cheerful (not sure how else to describe it? I always smile when I enter!) SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESSES read more

This place is adorable! I love the interior and how minimalist it feels even tho it's a grocery store. I also really enjoy looking at the design of each product from the imported chips from Europe to the non alcoholic beverages (Woody). So fortunate to be surrounded by so many great grocery stores from Berkeley Bowl to Tokyo Fish Market. There's just something special about this one. From the thoughtfully chosen color scheme to how the products are lined up on cute wooden shelves, I commend whoever did the interior design of this space. And it's a lot smaller than a traditional liquor store or 7-11 sandwiched between a bookstore and a Korean fried chicken spot-- of all places hehe, couldn't help myself. read more

I love everything about this place! It was so cute! All the items sold here is local/ small produced or really high quality items. They had everything from cookbooks, chocolates, pasta, condiments and alcohol. If you love to cook with high quality ingredients or love a healthy snack or just appreciate little details, you're gonna love this place. read more

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I absolutely love Of All Places! Celia and Joe have created an incredible specialty grocery store, and it's become one of my favorite stops during the week. I work close by and love to grab anything from supplies for dinner, a quick snack. or a gift for a friend. I've tried everything from their cookie mix, wine, chips, olive oil and more. You can tell how thoughtful they are about what they bring into the shop! Of All Places is a gem, and it's so nice to have great neighbors! read more

Love the specialty items and foods that they have here, really well curated! Excellent quality and hard to find items! Love this place! Sandwiches are also amazing! read more

After lunch at Troy today Mary and I walked into Of All Places, where we were warmly greeted by Celia and Joe. We wandered through the store looking at the various products on the shelves. When I got to the cold case I grabbed a package of the Slanted Door mushroom baos and look forward to having a couple of them for lunch tomorrow. As we were checking out Celia and I got into a conversation about the hours we sleep, having dogs, dog doors and raccoons coming into houses through them. I stay up late and sleep late. When I had dogs, Emily got along w/ the raccoons, allowing them in the house while we were at work, while Genie wouldn't. I have a Dutch door w/ the top open downstairs which keeps the raccoons out of the house. When I had dogs I couldn't close it because they would be unable to access the dog door, but now that I am w/o a dog I keep the Dutch door closed so if they do come in the dog door they can't get beyond the space where the furnace, water heater and washer/dryer are. Celia and Joe can't have a dog door because of the raccoons and their dog wakes her to go out. Mary bought some French made whipped cream which she plans to use on top of hot chocolate and her morning mocha. She seemed to be as enthralled w/ Of All Places as I am. Addendum 1/1/25 I had two of the mushroom baos for lunch today and was disappointed. They were good, but not great. They tasted good, but I would prefer more filling and less bread so I won't buy them again. It was worth a try. read more

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Ah, I don't come here nearly enough...Such a creative, fun, unusual selection, from beverages (alcoholic and non-) to edibles; most I rarely if ever see elsewhere, including the yummy (ethically sourced) Fishwife* line of tinned fish, raw Berkeley honey, a strawberry/yuzu (!) spritz/aperitivo, gourmet chips and chocolates, and so much more. All in one sweet place. The owners are lovely and welcoming as is their friend who was there today. Each time I've left with treasures (see photo); I'll be back soon, this time! (Love their music too, e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxWxXncl53U) * Also love that women-owned businesses are highlighted, e.g. Fishwife and Maeve / Seattle Chocolate read more

Of All Places - Fun haul (different each time) - Grocery Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sweet selection of hard to find food items. Very helpful and pleasant people. I'm sorry that I didn't find them sooner.

While walking along Solano, this market caught my eye and I decided to check it out. They have so many products you can't find elsewhere, and low and behold, I discovered that among all of their unique and interesting products, they sell the Pique sauce from Sol Food restaurants in Marin--I was beyond excited to learn that I can get this sauce in the east bay! The man behind the counter, who I believe was the owner, was welcoming and friendly and we chatted about our shared love of Sol Food restaurant and their Pique sauce. I'll definitely be returning for more of this sauce and I also look forward to trying more of their unique products. read more

Trekked over to Berkeley from Yolo County. I've been following the shop's owners on IG and saw they opened this shop. It is a treasure trove of handcrafted, unique food and wine. Not only are the goods high quality, they are displayed with the utmost care and attention to detail. The beautiful labels and colorful tiled floor and signs made me giddy. I walked out with a haul of yummy Mill Valley pasta, hot chili oil, chocolate, wine, Fish Wife SARDINES!, spicy potato chips. I went a little crazy. I would have bought more but I forgot to bring a cooler. And I didn't want to chance anything spoiling in that piercing October heat. I WILL be coming back for monthly rations. read more

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This store was a pretty awesome experience, I have gone here multiple times, and they always have something unique and new to see. Seems like the owner is working there almost every day, so you know they care about their customers and their product selections. I am a sucker for unique snacks and chocolates.. and can't say that this place have let me down yet. read more

Great place to grab something special for anyone or yourself! I like their offerings of greeting cards, chips, ice cream, and, specialty snacks. You can't go wrong! read more

Really cute little market with lots of super fun stuff. Great chocolate collection and some of the best iced tea I've ever had. For such a small store you could easily find yourself here for an extended amount of time considering all the fun options. Plus, the owners are super friendly and sweet. read more

I am an east bay native that works In the restaurant industry in SF. Being that I've never left Berkeley, it's such a relief to have a shop like this. They are masters of curating the best and most interesting specialty foods and really really exciting and affordable wines. We stop in all the time and they continue to just add more and more great things. The cookbook selection is fantastic! We are pumped to support a business like this. Of all places, is exactly what Solano was missing. read more

Everything they have is from a small producer, much of it local, and really special treat. Perfect for special occasions and gifts and making daily food gourmet. Very welcoming, and it feels like a great addition to Solano Avenue. Fabulous condiments. The Fine & Raw oat milk chocolate hazelnut butter spread, which is 40% hazelnut and has coconut suga, cacao, oats, vanilla powder and sea salt, everything organic is by far the best hazelnut chocolate spread I've ever eaten. I fear this has just become a staple food in our household! read more