Last three times I've been in this place, have been very unpleasant. With the amount of money you…read morehave to pay for their groceries, you would expect at least the cashiers would be happy for you paying for whatever benefits they get, and the guys in the meat department glare at you without acknowledging you, like you just waked in wearing a necklace made out of sausage. Nobody in the store ever says thank you or hello for paying extra for food that doesn't have poisons in it, like we're paying protection fees to the mafia. I mean seriously, Trader Joe's is right down the road and their cashiers are golden and their food is cheaper. I've given Natural Grocery three strikes so I'm out.

We come to El Cerrito Natural when we don't feel like dealing with the energy and crowd of "T J"…read moredown the street a bit, but do want the small personal feel and quality items that this store provides. The ambience is somewhat low key but in a good way, not like no one is here or "I shouldn't be here". Everything, IMO, is good quality here. From the wines to the behind-counter foods to the ice cream to the other items they sell. Help is readily available without being smothering etc. Pop on into El Cerrito Natural. Get something natural... or not. Either way this is a really nice store.

What a Richmond gem. Glad we stopped by on this Sunday morning. I feel like they have a little bit…read moreof everything. I really liked their bulk supply section and variety of teas. Id espeacially like to thank Maria for listening to the issue we were trying to address and providing her expertise. We will be back again.

I always enjoy coming to William's Natural Foods. The employees are kind and very knowledgeable…read more They had their discounts and sample giveaway yesterday and I learned today that I won a gift basket. Yay! Thank you for many years of great service and prices

This is a small local market that is convenient and is stocked with a good variety of products. The…read moreproblem is the produce is mediocre, even sometimes rotten, (especially bad when compared to Monterey Market up the street) and the owner/manager is rude. I swing by often but after recent visits I wonder why I spend so much money on overpriced bad produce from a nasty person. YMMV

Best kept secret in N. Berkeley for very fresh organic fruit , veg, eggs diary. select meats…read more Walkable; bikeable; near bus routes; excelent staff. A selection of homegoods and takeaway prepared foods. And speciality breads without having to wait in the ACME or others long lines. Well maintained and the staff are eager and helpful. Another neighborhood gem on this stretch. Although no designated handicapped parking in 30 years I have always found an good street spot.

This place is amazing. They use super clean ingredients and a lot of it is soy free which can be…read morehard to find. I do the weekly online pickup order - they always well organized and they have plenty of other options in the store. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable too. I will riot if this place ever closes!!

Love this place! Healthy, nutrient dense prepared foods at reasonable prices. Great to have these…read moreprepared foods to eat on busy weekdays. There's no place like it!

Soft, chewy and very delicious cookies with a good balance of protein, fiber and surprisingly low…read morecarbohydrates (sugar) because she use coconut nectar to sweeten these yummy cookies. They're worth every penny (about $40 a dozen).

I have been a fan favorite for almost 4 years now. I love the complexity and balance in the flavor…read moreoptions (lemon lavender and ginger molasses are my faves!) Shipping is always faster than expected. My favorite thing and why I will continue to be a supporter is that this is a woman owned company by a revolutionary that has a deep passion for food preservation and health. Love to be able to support brands and products that align with my values! Cheers to many more tasty boxes of goodness!

7/7/2025: Inhaling a LATE Lunch at Ranch 99! This location was one of my frequent, shopping digs…read morewhen I resided in SF Bay Area. Now, Ranch 99 is my major PIT STOP heading due EAST to my Sierra Foothills Humble Abode. The hot food served here is consistently delicious and never salty or egregiously bland, i.e., the food is cooked just right--period. Aside, the bakery at Ranch 99 is an added bonus making my pit stop more delectable, enjoyable, and stress-free.

To my fellow Sri Lankans in the Bay Area!…read more They sell this brand of authentic Ceylon Tea here. Lots of fresh produce, frozen goods, fresh seafood and so much more.

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.

Came in with my mom who seen this place and wanted to look around and we were NOT disappointed!! We…read morewere able to find traditional herbs that we've been looking for, for a long time and were treated very well. The owner was very knowledgeable about different ways to utilize the herbs and all the herbs we inquired about!! We will definitely be back! Our new favorite go to place!!

I had a lovely experience here…read more Did nit know what i was coming for but wanted to explore the shop. The owner was very kind and welcoming. You can sign up for classes for late spring 2024 through their website. The owner has many teas and can help guide you for a possibly remedy (if you are experiencing parasites for example after a trip overseas) or something as simple as needing to boost your immune system to avoid being sick. He can also offer teas that help you retain supplements you take and if you are experiencing depression he will offer a 30min consultation for $45 prior to determining what herbs to prescribe you and to make sure they don't have a negative effect on medicine you might already be taking. *your teas have to seep 15 min prior to having them. He also makes a great lip balm and a lovely facial serum. Two tea sachets and one face serum cost me $70. I will definitely keep him in mind for future needs.

One of the last remaining herbal store. Place is fully stocked and they carry only genuine stuff…read more They place is operated by an older couple and feel free to ask them anything (they speak mainly Cantonese); couple always very helpful and honest. They also have a Doctor there (he's off at 6:00PM) who (for $15) will take your pulse reading and prescribe some herbal medicine for you.

I'm a licensed acupuncturist. I come here primarily to fill custom herbal formulas, because I can…read moreget patent teapills (& Yunnan Baiyao) wholesale using my license. This is my go-to place in the area because they open late and provide good service. Similar apothecaries in Oakland Chinatown close at 6pm and are usually more crowded so you'll have to wait ~10-20 mins longer for a custom order. Also you can get a bubble tea while you wait, if you're into that sort of treat. Note: If the formula is in pinyin they can fill it for you (I usually write it out in Chinese characters). It's true they don't speak much English, but at least service is friendly. They have a good selection of bulk herbs and do not display endangered species, which I appreciate. The price is very affordable, but if you need your herbs to be higher quality (i.e. gluten free, pesticide free, etc.) and don't mind paying more for it, try Shen Clinic down San Pablo near Marin Ave. They carry Springwind Herbs which tests for 400 kinds of pesticides.