Wonderful owner - knows how to treat his customers with warm and respect. Delicious breads and…read moretamales.

This review is strictly on the corn tamales. OH my gosh. They are so moist and sweet...the best I…read morehave ever had!!!

Every yeat I anticipate the opening of Larry's. I love it opens at the height of cherry season…read more...my fav summer spring/summer fruit. The last time I went was during thier harvest festival time ....tons and tons of pumpkins. Beautiful and large gords to choose from were in large decorated stacks. What I also enjoyed was the food trucks that were out that day. Per usual the lines went relatively smooth and service is was very pleasant. Open open open...Come on June.! Ciao for now...

So many different kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables. I can't wait until it opens up again!read more

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Better produce and prices than Safeway. Little local stores like this are so convenient.read more

Just tried their medium. Very little heat, and LOTS of Oregano. Also strange that there is there…read moreavocado in it. Very odd, and I'm allergic to them.

Casa Chicas Salsa is the best!…read more This is hands down my favorite salsa. I find it at Whole Foods in Novato and San Rafael, and I just learned they have other products, including pupusas! Where can I find those? Now I can't wait to try them.

Everything is very fresh and they have quality produce. If you want to buy bulk, there are large…read morequantities available.

Monterey Market is one of my go-to spots for produce, especially if you like variety. Their…read moreselection is huge, and the mushroom section is on another level, way beyond what you see at a normal grocery store. Fun fact: this place is famous for carrying hard-to-find and foraged produce and has been a quiet favorite of Bay Area chefs for decades, which explains why half the fruits look like they belong in a cooking show challenge. That said, the quality isn't flawless. This past summer the corn on the cob was disappointing, with a few ears already rotten at one end once you peel back the husk, so definitely inspect before buying. Also, the clientele is usually fine, but this visit featured an unnecessary checkout cameo from a full-volume Karen who felt the need to explain how standing in line works. The cashier chose silence, which felt like a statement. Still a great market overall, just keep an eye on the corn and maybe bring a little extra patience to the register.

Berkeley Bowl is a true East Bay institution, and the produce section is the main reason we keep…read morecoming back whenever we're in the area. The fruit selection here is exceptional. A must for us every single visit is the Honey Glow pineapple -- if you haven't tried one, you're missing out. They are incredibly sweet, almost like biting into pure sugar, but in the most natural and refreshing way. It's the kind of fruit that's hard to find at your average grocery store, and Berkeley Bowl delivers consistently. Beyond the pineapple, the quality across the board is impressive. The blueberries are plump and flavourful, the oranges are bright and juicy, and the wider fruit selection never fails to catch our eye. It's clear that real care goes into sourcing what ends up on those shelves. For anyone living in or passing through the East Bay, Berkeley Bowl is absolutely worth a stop. It's one of those places that makes grocery shopping genuinely enjoyable, and the produce alone is reason enough to visit.

I haven't been at the spot in really long time. And every time I come here I remember why I used to…read morelove it so much. They have absolutely everything and the price is a reasonable. Not as reasonable as they used to be back in the day, but reasonable enough. I love the bulk section of foods. And I love the fact that the organic food is not as expensive as it is in other places, but it has a really good quality. They have a nice selection of foods and you can get a lot of different things. They do have some specialty sections, such as English foods, Italian foods, Mexican foods, Asian foods, etc. I can cook something from another cuisine and often find those ingredients there. I could find lime leaves for a dish that I was making and they only cost $.99. They also have banana leaves that I can buy if I want to use. The meat counter is nice and the people who work there are generally very nice. Another thing I like about the store is that it's nice and clean. The aisles are OK and you can pass by. And when waiting in line for your food if people are shopping, it can get a little crowded, but it's not uncomfortable. The only thing I would tell you not to do here is to return something because they do not want to give you your money back even when you do have a receipt. And when they do give you your money, you get all kind of attitude. I would suggest coming here, which is something that I do when I'm in the area. I usually go to the other Berkeley bowl because it's closer to the freeway and I can drive up quite quickly. But I forgot, this used to be a Safeway, so unlike their original location, which is now a car dealership, and before that was a bowling alley, this space was built for retail of food. I like that I can always find something here when I need to.

I stop here on a regular banana and their broad selection of fresh produce helps me to feed my…read morefamily and sometimes save money. Their produce varies with the seasons and the fruits and veggies are fresh and tasty. If you're look for quality produce stop here, they also offer CSM boxes but I haven't yet signed up to receive one. I come here often, and I'll be back soon!

Currently my favorite spot to shop outside of actually going to a farmer's market…read more Reasonable prices - similar to farmer's market and less than the Marketplace. They also seem to have more turnover than the Marketplace, so it's fresher. Their organic Granny Smiths are some of the best I have had - crisp, slightly sour and super juicy. They also carry a variety of microgreens. Interesting small producers in the pantry section. The service is always friendly and efficient. Request: carry maitakes! Then I don't need to make multiple stops around the island. Easy to park around the Central/Oak area. I neglected you for a few a years but I am back!

Pedricks produce is always freshly stocked, and is full of the perfect produce for my family and…read moremany others.

Away a please to stop by. Today we were on a quest for getting veggies for the football party we…read morewere attending that afternoon. We found a little bag of carrots and some Mandarins to bring. I pre pealed the mandarins before the party so they were easy to much on and it was a success. We also got some kiwis. I belive it was a bag of 6 for $0.99. A great deal for kiwis. Last time I got them and saved them in the fridge and they lasted a week. These are a bit soft so hopefully they will last just as long. We also got a head of Lettuce for under $2 which is a good deal. It's nice and fresh, we got iceberg this time and it was a big head. Last time we got green leaf and the time before that we got the red leaf. All very fresh. Parking was easy. When we arrived maybe when we got there we saw 5 cars in the parking lot so we got a space right up front. When we left it over doubled, it was still easy to get out. Traffic flows well. Bathrooms were well stocked and clean. It's always a must stop on our journey. Pedrick Produce is the place to stop for produce and dry goods.

This is a fantastic little market to visit. The staff are extremely friendly, the produce is fresh…read moreand well stocked, and the prices are reasonable too. It's better to go here than Safeway or lucky for produce and few other items. Also they got good deals too on some of their items such as the lemonade having a buy 2 for 5 or whatever the price is deal. Can't beat that for good lemonade as well as good produce.

I shop regularly for my produce at Windmill Farms - they have a great selection of staple veggies…read moreand fruit with excellent prices and friendly service. Today during my shopping I had an issue with my vehicle and the operations manager, Joe, stepped in to help...he jumped to the rescue with a smile & helpful hand - very grateful!! Great to support local businesses, especially when the product and service is far better than the big chains.

Brazelton Ranch is one of Vacaville's best hidden gems to get fruit and jams in the summer time…read more Family owned on a beautiful property and hands down the best stone fruit around. Because it is ripened on the trees and harvested right there on the property, it is so flavorful and delicious! The stand is open every day during the season except Wednesday and the flats are $12 each ($20 for the mixed flats). They accept card, cash, and Venmo, and they always have the most friendly people working there. My kids are always asking to go get more!

Peaches are the best, great location and a fun place to visit, we stop by whe in the arearead more