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.

For a local natural food location this place is very good. Went to check on the Bill Gates support…read morefor Alzheimer's and memory loss that Clint Eastwood Dick Van Dyke all recommended.

I suggest this grocery for vegetarians and vegans. Berkeley Natural Grocery has less meats than…read moreanyone as far as I know.

Yeah no. Back in the mid 2000s, til about 2012, I regularly shopped in this small local,…read moreemployee-owned grocers because it was close to where I lived, I prefer small, neighborhood markets, and I liked that everything was organic. I liked the long-time manager Michael (now many years retired). I was out of state for about 10 years, and returned a few years ago. I have dropped in here now and then for an item or two (or just to use the restroom, which is always very clean), and left empty-handed each time because the prices are laughably exorbitant. You can tell a lot about a business - grocers or other - by the mood or attitude when you walk in. I don't know if employees have been burned by bad customers or if it is just more post-pandemic 'Weltschmerz,' but whenever I stopped in here I never felt welcomed, or as though the staff actually enjoy working here. I hear no customer-staff friendly banter, see hardly any smiles. It is just stony-faced, entitled (mostly white) people getting what they need, not interacting with or making eye contact with others, much less exchanging smiles or friendly "hellos." It is one more example of the bratty coldness that has taken over most of Berkeley, which breaks my heart. This used to be a lovely market to call my "neighborhood market," but absolutely no longer is. Before any employees or the manager chime in with a response to defend their laughably exorbitant prices by reminding me of how small a market they are - whoa there, little kitties - your prices are still higher than Monterey Market up the road or another employee-owned market, Berkeley Bowl. I can't even afford to puchase a bottle of mustard here, and must get it at Trader Joes. Be honest: This market is for VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE ONLY or for people who DON'T MIND MAXXING OUT THEIR CREDIT CARDS HERE so that they can feel like one of the "cool kids" for shopping here. Your produce is beautiful, your shop very spic 'n span clean, I appreciate that you offer non-GMO and Fair Trade groceries, but you could do better, truly, by making the less-than-ridiculously wealthy people feel more welcome here. You'd have to care about us first though.

I'm on week 3 with TSH now. I went back in week 2 and looked for meatier dishes as recommended and…read morespent a little less for the week, $330. I'm realizing my eyes are bigger than the stomachs I'm feeding as I didn't run out after the first week. They offer so much variety I want to try it all. Most dishes are ok, some are exceptional, and only one so far we haven't been crazy about. I have experiencing some herxing one night, from having their meals multiple times a day, so I have to be careful with my gut for now. This food is medicine, which is great, but can be too much for some people like myself. There was even one meal my husband liked everything we had. The frittata and mushroom soup. I'm glad he's starting to come on board despite not too many solid meat options, as most are ground.

Awesome unique spot that I found while on a quest to try all the local ferments in the area. They…read morehave a fridge full of large-format bottles of kombucha and water kefir in cool edgy flavors such as nettle as well as more standard flavors like hibiscus. I only had the chance to try one thing and opted for the blood orange cardamom kefir made with molasses and vanilla bean. How cool. I really enjoyed it. Cardamom and blood orange are both easily overdone, but not in this case. Extremely well executed. I think the vanilla bean worked behind the scenes to help mellow everything out. Yum. I downed the bottle and returned it (for a cash refund of the bottle deposit) before moving on to my next fermentation destination.

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!

I come here from San Francisco as I always find what I need in Asian-style food and ingredients…read more They always have everything I need. I'd definitely recommend this store. While in the little mall, there's also a great bakery shop, a gift shop, and a restaurant, from what I have seen while walking to and from 99 Ranch. I haven't visited the other stores and restaurant. There's a large parking lot

Oof, that parking lot. This is why I prefer to instacart my groceries but the last few times my…read moreshoppers were not Asian so they took forever and so many staple pantry things were mysteriously out of stock. My husband and I braved an in person trip which meant we did leave with courtesy fried whole fishes to eat once we got home IYKYK. I can usually find whatever I need for meals throughout the week. They don't have certain items available on Instacart that they have in the store like chicken feet. I wonder if it sells so well they don't feel a need to list. Idk. You can find most Asian/southeast Asian items for your home cooked meals here. The produce is good, the rice selection is fine, the meats and seafood section satisfy what I need. The turn offs are the parking and if you're needy for cashiers to chat you up. You'll hate it. I love it. Just ring me up and be done with it,

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.

We really appreciate the fruits & vegetables from here. It's a smaller scale, clean, well run…read moreproduce market with really fresh fruits & vegetables. The cashiers are pleasant & know their stuff. Parking lot can be annoying with its tight spots & configuation. There are plenty of spaces on the street tho, too!

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.