Berkeley Bowl West

Love it. Great produce and beautiful flowers and Great service as well It's a 1 stop shop you can find everything you need From the best fruit and Vegetables!!

My favorite grocery store not just in Berkeley, but in the entire East Bay. Here's why:Fantastic selection of beautiful, fresh produceSpanking clean store - even the restrooms, much appreciated The lighting is nice, much softer/or less harsh than other grocery storesComfortable, wide aisles, so even when the store is crowed on occasion there is ample room to get around other cartsHelpfulness of staff whenever I have a question about anything, including when I must return an itemEven when the store is very busy, they have many cashiers going, so the lines move brisklyThey have items often not found at other grocery storesParking is easy in front of the store or in their garage (free)*And my favorite "plus" - it is QUIET! They do not blare irritiating music, like most other retail storesSome negatives:If you park in their outdoor lot, the spaces are rather narrowThe cashiers are usually not particularly friendly, seem a bit harriedThere is a male manager - perhaps the owner, not sure - who rather shoehorns people out the door, if they are not racing to the cashier fast enough when it is close to closing (unnecessary, even a bit rude)At close of day, they make multiple PA announcements every 5-10 minutes that they are closing, which is superfluous, when one or two announcements would be sufficientI recently had an overcharge of $23.00 for a bag of unbleached bulk flour, because the cashier thought my carefully written "0" on the tag was a "6", and charged me for wild rice instead of flour. I did not notice the error until I got home, necessitating a drive back to the store for my $23.00 refund the next day. I live a half hour drive away.If I don't check the receipt before I leave the store or drive away, I would often have missed overcharges. I much prefer this "West" location to the smaller one on Oregon street. I missed this supermarket terribly when I lived out of state. It is totally worth the drive from where I live, to shop here.

Do not underestimate The Berkeley Bowl, you will be overwhelmed,..BUT IN A GOOD WAY! ;)You can find a wide variety of produce and grocery items here. You can buy rice, grains, snacks, teas and so much more by the pound here. I was ecstatic when I found out they sell Ceylon Tea and Ground Ceylon Cinnamon here.This is also a great place to find plant based items, non dairy substitutes and lots of protein filled foods and snacks. It's a little bit on the pricier side but it is still affordable compared to some other high end grocery stores in the area.

I suppose I'm as enthusiastic as some people are of Costco - which I can't understand. At Costco they always gave less: shorter shopping hours. Don't even bother to put your groceries in a bag. Fewer items and selection. Impossible to buy smaller quantities - which is odd for a person coming from Germany where you can even open any package of almost anything and just buy one - one soda can, open a 6 pack of bottles - just buy one... At Berkelely Bowl you get more: more customer service, more produce items, more shopping bags. And I like it. Whole Foods and trader Joes is probably still my normal spots but if I lived closer to here I'd leave those two in the dust. Especially around the holidays I'm looking for something a little better than normal. Something maybe where price is the last concern. Sure you will pay a little more but its worth it if it plays a part in your once a year holiday meal.

The coolest place I've been to in a long time - beautiful, fresh produce, an amazing assortment of regular and high-end food items. Kombucha on tap! If I lived near here I'd need an extra job to support my shopping at Berkeley Bowl. I'm so glad I got the chance to experience this marketplace! Go here!

I became a huge fan of Berkeley bowl after going to Cal. Their HUGE selection of fresh produce, dried foods, and specialty items is unmatched. Sometimes their produce prices are even cheaper than the local big box grocery stores too. I prefer the Oregon st location since I've been to the Heinz location multiple times and this place has been a mad house every time. Lines are ridiculously long, other shoppers are very pushy, and just trying to shop around the aisles is akin to being a salmon swimming upstream.I'd only stop here if I'm closer proximity wise driving, otherwise I'd choose the Oregon St location.

This might be one of the most complete and reasonable price grocery stores I have even been. Pretty much it has a to z stuff. It is huge. Everything is organized nicely. Price is also reasonable. It also fresh dish section with variates of food. The meat section is also very nice. Veggie and fruit section are nicely organized. They also have some fruits and veggie outside if you just want to do quick shopping. They have so many cashier lines and are properly organized. Some are for less than 15 items. This will be my to go grocery store if I live nearby. If you want a break or just wait for your partner or wife to do the shopping, you can sit at the coffeshop across the store. There are plenty of parking spaces indoors and outside.

Quality/Quantity - Got a quick snack. This was my go to place for a quick prepackaged snack. I think they do a good job in that department, and they do a fairly good job with their deli, etc.If you also want a good selection and fresh produce, this is the place to come.Well known for their produce selection. I just discovered they have a "bargain" produce department/section. See picture. I did not enter.In the past, they were known for their Asian beer selections. But we all now have Bev More, Total Wines, etc.Atmosphere - The newer and larger of the two locations. My favorite of the two.Easier and better parking; approximately 3 parking lots. Better drivers, etc.It is sad that they closed their hot food deli, see picture. They also closed their public bathroom. Now we have to go back up to the hidden 2nd floor bathroom.Open 7 days a week, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm and on Sundays from 10am to 7pm.Service - Good, they almost always have all their registers open, thank you.I check out in the bakery which is even quicker.Price - Today only $8.Owner Comments - Congrats on your success since 1977.1999 - Moved to the old Safeway location.2009 - Opened this location.

This year I was smart and went to BBW this week rather than next week to buy what I needed for Thanksgiving. The last couple of years I've gone on Monday of the week of Thanksgiving, figuring I would miss the crowds. Well, everyone else thought the same thing and it was a zoo! Today it was quiet, like any other day. I was very pleased w/ myself and got what I needed.Nina was busy today, so we're having lunch tomorrow, leaving me free today. First I had lunch at the café, chicken katsu curry. They had a new drink, a golden chai latte w/ turmeric and ginger, opting for oat milk. It was delicious, as was the chicken katsu curry. As before, the staff was friendly and helpful and I got into a nice conversation w/ another patron.

I have been going here for awhile, for my ever changing dietary needs. For some reason they have it all. Precovid, I enjoyed the make your own salads, and hot foods. Now I enjoy going through their many nuts and grain section, and large selection of mushrooms. If one cannot find an item on one side of the store, there's always another side to explore and find it there. Good prices. They are a no plastic bag store so you may have to purchase a reusable bag. Services is cordial. The store is pretty big, and has a lot of foods focusing on good health. The cafe is finally back to where you can sit inside. They used to have so much more, but still have good food. There are some popups featured daily too. The schedule is online. The staff is really friendly, and do not expect a tip as well.