Souzas market

This is a great place to pick up small items you don't have time to get to a grocery for Beer selection is on pointLiquor selection greatManoush, Alex, Kris all great help very kind folks

They do not cash checks here yall. The guy was nice enough to attempt to offer some help as to where to go though, so I'll give them credit for that. When it comes to picking up some snacks and booze though, this is definitely where to go.

Been in business for years. A bit of an average liquor store. The only negative is the constant presence of shady people right outside the door.

Uh, I've been buying half and half from this joint for about a year now, so the folks behind the counter know me by name and are generally pretty friendly. However, today a gent who said his name was Souza (as in da namesake...? Or mere mockery?) was a straight up, certifiable jerk. I get to the counter with my usual half-gallon o' half-and-halfersons and Big Sou' looks me up and down and says that the store doesn't accept food stamps. Confused, I asked what made him say that because I hadn't said anything--and have never said anything to imply--about producing food stamps as a form of payment. (Obvs, no tea and absolutely not a lick'a shade to anyone who does utilize such resources!!!) Sou' got hella frustrated with my question, all pretty dang quickly. He said that "you all usually use food stamps" and that he was just letting me know they weren't an acceptable form of payment at the liquor store. I asked what demographic "you all" constituted and tried to minimize the inherent eye roll I could feel coming on. Sou' wouldn't answer. His associate, who was stocking a nearby refrigerator, told Sou' to cool it and, echoing my sentiments, explained that his statement could be considered pretty offensive. Sou' wasn't about hearing it and said I could pay and leave, which I absolutely did. I'm glad to walk a little further for our breakroom provisions if it means avoiding this kind of treatment, and you might want to as well!

This place gets so many bad reviews so I wanted to give my experiences. I've been there twice and the guy was very polite and quiet. The store is your typical liquor mart in a poor business area. It's never going to be a 4-5 star business because of this but none-the-less... it was a nice experience.

$25 for a bottle of Lamarca prosecco??? I'm pissed when I have to pay more than $15. I asked the man repeatedly to confirm the price and he acted like he didn't hear me. No prices on the bottles so ask before you buy unless you just don't care. There was also some kerfuffle when I arrived as a man felt he was overcharged. A nice gentleman in line covered the extra cost to avoid further conflict. Two stars because they have a decent selection of last minute grocery needs.

Does every crackhead come to cash their check here? Damn! This place is open early and the bums are too to get their alcohol and lottery ticket fix. It's kinda sad, but what are ya gonna do? That's Downtown Oakland for ya. It's aiight though. Once you get past the D-Boys hangin' out front, it's a regular corner store with all the snacks and drinks you want.

I really like this ghetto mart because it is the closest one to 12th Street BART that sells beer.Very handy.

Very typical liquor store. Slightly run down feel as you might expect. Passable beer selection, but nothing really compelling that makes it worth returning. I didn't check out the snack selection, but probably much as you'd expect. Ho hum.

Nice little bodega, fast service , limited selection and very nice staff. Great for downtown.