Kingsley is a real treasure! As many have said: I always feel like I'm visiting an old friend when…read moreI stop by his shop. I adore his passion, knowledge, and his stories! He's always patient, happy to answer questions, and never ever pressures anyone to buy anything. It actually feels like you're visiting a collector's den or small museum where most things just happen to be for sale. I've learned a lot about textiles, woven blankets, and handmade quilts from Kingsley and am thankful for the time he took to get his newly acquired "baby" out of the back to show me. We both have a fascination with learning how things are made and we're dazzled by the work on this one. Speaking of "how things are made": he knows a guy named Cort that fixes and cleans old pocket and wrist watches. I bought an antique pocket watch from him a few years ago at a great price and it keeps time perfectly. I had also requested/mentioned I was looking for a specific vintage watch and he found one! Once again: great price. There have been slight issues with watch repair only because of the pandemic making many parts hard to find. I heard that the main source to get things may be or has already closed for good. It's rare to find people and items like the ones you'll find in this shop. Stop by and you'll find something interesting and beautiful, and most likely learn something new!

This place is so amazing! So many well curated treasures and the owner is a gem. Even after I…read morepurchased some trinkets, he chatted with my husband and I for a few minutes. So personable and knew everything about every piece in his store. Can't wait till I'm back in the neighborhood to pop in again!

Excellent customer care! Chris and his team talked through the dimensions of my space to help me…read morefind exactly the right table for my eat-in kitchen area. I didn't come in prepared with photos, just rough dimensions, and they took their time with me, asking detailed questions to ensure I found the right sized table.

Yes, it is not a ppl with low budget however, you will find the finest, healthiest, beautiful and…read moremost comfortable chairs and tables. The update they have do is amazing. It's minimal so that they won't destroy the original design and the characters. Kobe was very helpful finding the right height chairs for me. Not just the balance of table and chairs but also how I sit on it and how my feet land on the floor. It came out beyond from my original budget but I still think it was a great deal once I understood the delicacies of their craftsmanship. Highly recommended for those who cares what you use in daily life! I'm so grateful for the pieces I purchased!

Amazing eclectic collection! High quality wares. The owner was very helpful and thoughtful in…read moresearching out exactly the items I was wondering if they'd have. It's apparently actually a collective of sellers which is clever. I'll definitely be back with friends.

Great store, secret finds galore. Found vintage Pyrex in good condition at a great price. They know…read morewhat they have but don't overcharge which is always appreciated by a treasure hunter.

Fantastic local business on Solano Ave. Owners (husband and wife) are extremely helpful and kind…read more It's a relatively small store, but you do feel like you're in a museum... with items you can take home! Their collection is extensive. Many old maps of various parts of the world, old stamps, original manuscripts (dating back to the 1750s, at least!), coins, photos, and much more. I ended up walking out with a small anatomy book from the early 1900s. I would recommend a visit to this store if you're around! They are only open a few days a week - so be sure to check ahead to see if they'll be open.

Small awesome collection laid out like you're in a living room being told some great stories…read more Significant collection of maps from the 1700s and 1800s, especially of France and Europe. Other countries also are there, as well as postcards, coins, bottles, and a few books. The maps are in awesome condition and reasonably priced.

My favorite vintage store in the area! It had so many items…read more I was here for an hour & a half. It was filled with items I have in my home and items I want in my home. This store has a huge selection of everything you ever wanted. So many clothes, so much jewelry, a plethora of housewares & furniture, lots of vinyl, artwork, etc. The prices varied; there were definitely bargains but also high end items. The gentleman that was working there was friendly and helpful. The music was a delightful accompaniment. They have a private parking lot.

Came in at 6:40 on a Friday and was really excited to check this place out. No one acknowledged us,…read morebut an employee turned the lights off on us while we browsed and then went and played "closing time" on the speakers. It was 6:45. They close at 7:00. I found a beautiful smoked glass swag lamp I would have purchased if I hadn't been chased out a full 15 minutes before closing. Incredibly rude. Lost a last minute $500 purchase because kicking people out early was more important than making a sale, I guess. Bizarre and unwelcoming. Terrible customer service.

The owner of this shop is awesome. There are a lot of cool vintage items. Have fun looking at…read morehistory and possibly owning it!

This is a nice quirky hole-in-the-wall shop with a mix from all over, without a clear focus…read more Jesse is the proprietor.... he seems to be the only one every staffing the store, and the hours seem a bit random. Each time I've gone by there's something new to explore. Items he can't sell get donated to the Berkeley Humane Society.

Every first Sunday you can find some hidden gems at Alameda Flea. From DVD, VHS tapes, rustic…read morepaintings, clothing, rugs to beer steins - there is no shortage of items. However, the parking situation can be quite tedious when arriving after 10am. The entrance fee varies based on the time you come in, with the most expensive being when they open at 6am ($20). My family and I got there around 11am and it was a $10 entrance fee. They do allow re-entries so long as you get a handstamp before exiting. Today was my first time visiting and I was taken aback by how pricey a lot of items were - especially the clothing. Many were priced higher than new items. The food vendors present were underwhelming. We had Donna's Tamales and it was quite bland and overpriced. They charged me $18 for 2 corn chili tamales. My husband and I had hoped to find some items for our new spot, but left empty handed. Not sure I will be back for how marked up the items were.

This place does not want antiques or old. They want the brand new " boutique" experience. A total…read morejoke having antiques in their name! Laughable really ! Brand new items , craft items , overpriced thrift . The food is fantastic, the staff is deplorable.... Randy partial owner should be removed from the premises ...this from an antique dealer who consults for the antique roadshow ! Great food unfortunately with garbage....much better can be found

I've been visiting this place for years. Lars is very knowledgeable and honest. He will tell you if…read moreyour item is likely to sell.

Highly recommend. I discovered some old silverware sets in a storage garage owned by my ailing…read moreparents and needed to appraise them for their trust. I found the owner Niels of Montclair estates on the internet and he was great. Very professional, personable, experienced and knowledgeable. He is accredited by the International Society of Appraisers which is helpful if you need a legal appraisal document for insurance or other legal purposes. His brick-and-mortar storefront is temporarily modest for reasons you can read about on his website but more than adequate to meet with him so he can begin to evaluate and understand your appraisal needs. Thank-you Niels for the well documented 12-page appraisal I needed for the silverware from my parents Trust.