Berkeley Bowl Marketplace

Still love this place, just here to review the teriyaki chicken fried riceChicken is chewy in a good way. Less char than other teriyaki chicken which I like. Perfectly sauced, sweet sauce. Fried rice has a lot of ingredients, perfect amount of veggies. Like panda express but better. And its warm, not as warm has the hot foods but warm enough. Altho I did get them right after they restocked the chicken and rice. It was good, I finished all of it, got nice and full. ExtraThey Ask if you want teriyaki sauceThe meal itself was a 4/5, I like a meal that can beat me up until I cant eat anymore and need to pack leftovers. While giving me a great experienceBut store is always 5/5

Let me start out by saying that I am a New Yorker from Long Island. We have plenty of Supermarkets and many of them large... very large. The isles are big and the selections are plentiful. We also have very large parking lots with plenty of maneuverability and a very easy in and out off the main roads. This store is big and bright which makes it easy to move around and pick your items. I was very impressed with the selection of fruits and vegetables. There is a much wider selection of items than NY. I have never seen such an extensive collection of Oranges and Potatoes. There are more Apples then I've ever seen anywhere else. Also, there were plenty of meats and fish. The amounts certainly compared to those in LI except price wise. Our food costs are definitely less expensive in both these areas in NY. BBM clearly had a much larger section of organic, both food and household items, but clearly at a greater cost.There is a great bakery and wonderful hot foods. If I was a native Berkley person this wold definitely be my spot. Great selections and terrific staff to help. I'll be traveling back and forth now for visiting and I know where I'll be picking up my food supplies.KUDOs to the team at Berkeley Bowl Marketplace.

We had to stop coming here because of one employee. Older guy keeps leering and honestly it's uncomfortable. It's clear no one cares and I literally just want to buy food and he's always there. Two stars for the guava juice they always have in stock.

Based solely on these yellow mangoes they continue to sell that are ROTTED!!!! Literally EVERY TIME I've purchased these mangoes I'll get one out of 6 that buy that isn't Rotten!!! And without receipt they don't exchange or refund your purchase and I normally opt out of paper receipts. They need to send you receipt via text or email and be able to track your purchase with the card used like WF DOES AND TRADER JOES DOES. Worst Mangoes ever

One of the best grocery stores ever! Don't think I've found a spot that beats Berkeley Bowl. This has everything you need and more. My partner and I come here regularly for our produce and specialty goods.Their produce section is SO extensive. And rotates items regularly. Whenever we're feeling adventurous, we pick out an interesting ingredient and try to make a dish out of it.Their vegetarian options are also a huge plus. Love their selection of non-dairy products and meat substitutes. We've been introduced to so many brands that have become staples in our fridge.Albeit some items are pricier, IMO it mainly goes towards supporting local, ethical vendors and businesses. I don't mind paying a bit of a premium knowing that it's backed by a good cause.

The one. The true. The OG. Amazing range of high-quality fresh conventional and organic produce, great bulk section with huge selections of nuts, grains, spices, loose leaf teas, and more. Great prepared foods. Very reasonable prices.

Thanks Berkeley Bowl - from now on I will walk through any Whole Foods in disgust - thats how spoiled you made me.For years my lawyer neighbors told me to go here. It took till today - because I was just across the street to get Girlfriends Accord an oil change. For years I went to Oakand Honda - but I don't like the changes since Cardinal took it over. So yes, I drive past 3 Honda dealers to get to the one I like - and I would do the same and drive past 3 cities for this grocery store also.Never been to an Erewhon but I imagine this to be the same - although less stuffy. Erewhon is the benchmark grocery store but other than being stuffy and probably a bit more expensive I don't think they could offer more. I like all the people working here. I didn't notice any crazy uniforms or goofy unnecessary nonsense. Overall the people working here were energetic and happy looking. I liked that. Spoiled isn't the word for what this place will make you become. Endless variety in the produce section or anywhere else for that matter. I was shocked to see Josey Baker bread - I love that place but don't have it often since its across the bay on Divis. I believe that is the most flavorful bread around - its Tartine quality but lesser known. They are one of the very very few that use fresh milled local organic grains. The bakery is another section you will be impressed with. The most beautiful fruit tarts I've ever seen and I grabbed the last mango mousse cake. Haven't tried it yet but look forward to my 'Hand Crafted Cakes by Karl.' I personally am so tired of that 'signature' butter cream utilized at WF. Its so uninteresting and sold everywhere - somehow I've told myself that it tastes like Amazon. I picked up what I could in a short amount of time and noticed at 5:55 that I needed to be across the street to scoop up GF Accord before the Honda dealer closed at 6pm. I raced to the front - noticed one cashier with a big sign 'in training' - i'm sure that person was ok - but wasn't going to take any chances. Shopped around for more seasoned looking cashiers that could check me out quick. Was out in another couple minutes and my purchases were neatly placed in a beautiful box that my Mr Moose made his new home the minute he saw it. Probably the biggest (not Amazon big but by options and floor space) and best grocery store around. And thankfully they don't do things The CardinaleWay.

Finally made it to Berkeley bowl in Berkeley, and it definitely lives up to the hype. Easily one of the most sustainable grocery stores I've ever been to--makes Whole Foods look like a beginner. The selection is amazing, but the best part? The people. A mix of hippies, scholars, and everyone in between, all coexisting in this eclectic little hub of conscious consumerism. Definitely a Berkeley experience.

One of the coolest grocery stores I've ever been to! There is truly something for everyone here from the vast selection of colorful produce to artisan bread to locally prepared foods. While some items are a bit pricey, you can definitely shop here on a budget if you know what to pick.Additionally, the store is both vegan/vegetarian friendly and I think has a great policy on waste. Many items like cashews are kept in bulk to reduce on plastic. If you like fresh food or simply a solid unique grocery store, the Berkeley Bowl is the way to go!

Hands down the most beautiful grocery store I've ever been to and I've been to many all over the world. They literally have everything... things I'd never heard of, colors of veg I'd never seen, fruit I'd never seen before, so many varieties of apples they have their own entire section, grass fed beef, waygu, regular feed, incredible seafood, a big Asian section, bulk out the gazoo, fresh pasta I could go on and on. If my county had this store it would put all the others out of business and we have some pretty special grocery stores here so. Yeah. I was impressed with prices as well.