The Oakland City Center is always super clean!!…read more The 12th Street Bart Station is located just down the stairs, and this place is right in the middle of Downtown Oakland. Old Oakland and Oakland Chinatown are just a few blocks away. Lots of small places to eat here, although most are closed during the weekend. You can tell this is a major lunch area during the week for businesses located here and the surrounding area. I think if they promoted this place a little better, it has the potential to be a very popular place, mostly because it is so aesthetically pleasing!!

This is a review of the outdoor, multilevel mall, which confusingly has the same name as the larger…read moretwelve-block redeveloped area of Downtown Oakland in which it sits. I don't know anything about the history of that redevelopment--it's from the 1950s, so it was probably bad--this is just my take on the mall. Between 2003 and 2006, when I was still relatively new to the Bay Area and to riding BART, this place would have garnered four stars. I was in high school and college in the 1990s, and everything about this place screamed '90s, from the public art to the fountain to the fun multiple levels. A legitimately outdoor mall that descends underground yet still has plenty of sunlight and open space? Sign me up!--or at at least, I'll eat my lunch here! And I did. I had an internship nearby one summer, and I ate lunch here pretty often, and when that was over and I worked seasonally at UC Berkeley, I would often stop here on the way home and visit La Salsa--remember La Salsa? The memories of those mid-aughts days still make me smile, like playing Street Fighter III: Third Strike. I also used the FedEx Office (then called FedEx Kinko's) a few times for work and grad school. The mall itself is still remarkably clean, but it's also hugely depressing because there are so few businesses left. Go to their website right now. The three categories listed are dining, services, and shopping. There are a few dining and services options remaining, but there is a single shopping option: Walgreens. That's right; in this entire mall, the only place you can buy a non-food-related gift for someone else is a drugstore. I can't say that the mall ever felt terribly crowded, but when I would come here during the day, there were people eating at the tables and sitting on the benches and walking around. Its proximity to BART* should guarantee it lots of business, but alas, I guess enough people are still working from home that businesses just can't survive here. It's a shame, too, because it really is a nice space. Online shopping really has reduced social interactions with strangers and has ruined social cohesion in many ways. *The 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART Station has an exit right into the lowest part of Oakland City Center.

Bay Street is one of Emeryville's best…read more you must park in the garage, and there are certain hours free parking. the plaza, or street, is filled with stores, restaurants and an AMC theater i regularly come to the movies, but i drift to TokyoCentral, a supermarket with many things to buy from, and there's many eats you can have here too

On a whim coming back from a day at the Livermore Outlets we stopped by to check out the Bay Street…read moreoutdoor mall. Heavy Emeryville Police presence with at least 6-8 patrol cars parked within the perimeter. Definitely felt safe and when asked why so many officers on July 2nd they were responding to an alert that there may be groups of young people planning disruptive mayhem in the evening. This was our first time visiting and checked out some of the stores and shops with Tokyo Market being a highlight as well as sitting outside watching the closing moments of Columbia defeating Ghana in the FIFA games. Would we come back? Probably not since we live on the other side of the Bay but it was a nice visit arriving around 6:45 in the evening. 3.5 stars rounded to a 4 overall.

Jack London Square is one of my favorite places to slow down and enjoy the day. There are great…read morerestaurants and cafés, a pet store, a candy shop, and a store for water sports and outdoor gear. It's also just a short walk to World Market, a nearby movie theater, and downtown Oakland. If you're driving, there's a convenient parking garage. What I love most is that you don't have to spend any money to enjoy yourself. You can sit under the trees, watch the boats, stretch out on the grass, listen to live music, and simply enjoy the waterfront. The square itself is pedestrian-friendly, so you can relax without traffic rushing by. Sundays are especially enjoyable with the farmers market and live performances. Today I'm listening to the talented musicians from the Oaktown Jazz Workshops, who also have a home right here in Jack London Square. Every now and then, you'll hear a train passing by, which somehow adds to the character of the place. I'm really going to miss The Plank. It was such a fun community gathering spot and a place where I often came just to unwind. Another bonus is the free shuttle from Alameda, which makes getting here easy and enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a meal, a movie, a waterfront stroll, or simply a peaceful no cost place to sit and recharge, Jack London Square is well worth a visit.

For Tesla charger, if u come to charge here, even only 5 min charge, you have to pay $2 parking fee…read morebefore you can charge. Other garage the first 10 or 30 min is free. This place even 5 min is not free.

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.

Great place to come and get all of your seafood and vegetables, especially if you're making a…read moreinternational dish, the ingredients are here

This spot has several nice places to eat. Most are somewhat inexpensive. I have eaten at this…read morecenter several times over the years and was only dissatisfied once. That place closed. There is a large Asian themed grocery and several small shops as well The only negative about this mall is the public restroom. The Men's restroom is usually a bit filthy with an unflushed toilet and a broken seat or two. They may need to hire a punk patrol officer to help the maintenance people stay on top of the riffraff.

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.

Quality/Quantity - My wife tricked me into coming here with her…read more.. She said we will be in and out, but 2+ hours later... Can you add a bar, or brewery here!?! I do not even like Starbucks here... And I used to frequent them often. I did find a few shirts I liked at Marshalls, but did not buy as I just have way too many. Discovered Tesla charging stations "hidden" in the rear of the center, see picture. I have to admit, when we did NOT know better approximately 20 years ago, we used to come here often. But the environment has changed, and not for the better. Way busier, more car break-ins, more poor drivers, etc. And really no brands that I personally shop. Plus, we now have the Livermore outlets! Which is still my favorite! Atmosphere - 23 businesses, see website. Crazy busy on weekends. Limited parking. Potential car break-ins; see parking lot signs. Public restrooms near Starbucks, good luck. You do not even have a rideshare drop off/pick up area. Open 7 days a week. Service - Depends on where you shop. Price - Outlet pricing. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1998, we have been customers since then.

I wish this place is open earlier. Weekends can be packed…read more Kinda hard to find parking. So I go on weekdays. It's pretty chill. I really just go to 3-4 stores there. And I like it because I don't have to do long walks from one store to another. It has 3 food places, which include Starbucks. It's a closer outlet and it's not crowded. My type of outlet.

East Bay Bridge & Bridgecourt is located on the border of Emeryville and Oakland near three…read morefreeways: 80, 880, and 580. Therefore, there are a LOT of shoppers who frequent the 21 storefronts in this major shopping center. You can find anything that you need in this retail center from furniture to home goods to electronics to clothing to beauty to coffee to food! The complex is massive so there is a TON of parking that is easily available in front of any one of the stores. The tenants include: + Home Depot + Target + Pak N' Save + Michaels + Best Buy + Office Depot + Ulta Beauty + Nordstrom Rack + Ashley Home Furniture + Panera Bread + Babies R Us + Starbucks + Baskin Robbins + Smashburger + Subway + Taco Bell + GNC + Little Caesars Pizza + Panda Express + Mattress Firm + Sally Beauty Supply

The entire shopping mall is empty with all of the building doors being locked. It's misleading…read morethat outdated "business hours" are still posted here and no announcement for mall closure has been made.

The cashier Esmeralda while helping customers eating chips, very rude and I don't know why she's…read moreworking because it looks like she doesn't want to be there.

My mom and dad used to go back here in the day when traffic wasn't as bad and when this was a…read morepowerhouse! Those days have long passed. Now they have fancy-ish, ethnically diverse delights, a meat counter, and a cupcake place and a lot of closed stalls. The most frustrating for me is that they will have a stall that is fantastic, only to have it close in a couple of years. The people who work there are very nice. We did have a weird interaction with someone from a restaurant that was no longer there. The value is fine. This is a place that I will park and go to if I see a parking space. If I don't, I won't even bother. I don't know how I feel about them. They are so far from what they used to be and I wonder if closing down and starting over would have been preferable.

I worked in the original Housewives market from 1957 will i was a student at Oakland Technical High…read more( which I still love) until I Graduated from S.F. State . At that time is had 32 departments some still at the "new" Housewives. Market . One of My friends, Maurice Williams of Maurice Williams of "Maurice Williams and the Kids" whose song "Stay"is still played often on the radio. Taylor's Sausage, an egg stand, Maura's Fish Market, an alcohol and cigarette - booze store next to the breakfast and lunch counter sometimes would add a tittle alcohol to our coffee. Housewife's replaced the old farmers market which was often called the "Free Market" because they gave away much of the unsold produce that remained when they closed after they were open for a few days. When you shop at the new Housewives you will know where it originated. It still remains in my heart and in all who went there. Bill L.