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Berkeley Bowl

Berkeley Bowl

Supermarket and Grocery Store
South Berkeley, Berkeley
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    Danika L.
    "Great selection of produce, meats, dairy and more."(3 Tips)
    Jenny
    "The best selection of kombucha I've ever seen."(3 Tips)
    Amanda W.
    "Cheapest produce in the east bay!"(2 Tips)
    Anthony S.
    "Make sure you are kind to your fellow shoppers and staff."(2 Tips)
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  • Grace B.
    Grace BartlettMay 30, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The new configuration is awesome! I never even realized that they had bulk dried herbs and spices.
  • Rita P.
    Rita ParadaApril 1, 2012
    the produce selection is fantastic and they have some ethnic food ingredients too.
  • Truman B.
    Truman BurkeMarch 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get here before 5 on a week day and fugghetaboutit on the weekends.
  • MJ F.
    MJ FisherApril 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I mean, yeah, it's full of yuppies and the elderly of Berkeley who feel entitled as hell, but the sandwiches are really great and the girls are fine.
  • Sherwin Y.
    Sherwin YuOctober 16, 2022
    Been here 25+ times
    Entire wall of different types of mushrooms
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserNovember 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the mushroom and bulk sections.
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserDecember 31, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    If you find a problem with a purchase, call them right away. They are not great with returns.
  • Rosemarie M.
    Rosemarie McKeonApril 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Just Squeezed 100% FRESH Blood Orange Juice - delicious!
  • Tamra E.
    Tamra EngleSeptember 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best to hit the store in the am before the afternoon crowds turn this in to a sea of humanity with veggies tossed in!
  • Joy G.
    Joy GhanekarJuly 29, 2012
    Best selection of produce at any grocery store I've been to.
  • Bastian G.heart icon on user image
    Bastian Greshake TzovarasNovember 11, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Great produce selection!
  • Lindsey J.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey JohnsonOctober 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    They have a great, large organic section.
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroJanuary 8, 2016
    Produce, chilies, beer.
  • scott m.
    scott mDecember 10, 2013
    Street parking is often easier than navigating the parking lot.
  • Dorothy D.heart icon on user image
    Dorothy DJuly 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't go here if you're in a bad mood. It's crowded and people can get on your nerves with the carts and baby strollers. the parking is difficult and street parking is now metered. never the less, i l
  • Lynn W.
    Lynn WangApril 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sushi burrito
  • Maggie A.heart icon on user image
    Maggie AzaryJanuary 24, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    the best groceries store in town of course
  • Merry R.
    Merry RichterJune 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great sushi that's reasonably priced!
  • Jeff R.heart icon on user image
    Jeff RonnerMay 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Redesigned produce section. More spacious and ease of selection.
  • Lucas G.heart icon on user image
    Lucas GardnerDecember 9, 2019
    Great selection of produce.
  • Cameron W.
    Cameron WoodwardMay 16, 2012
    This is the best place to buy groceries in the Bay area. BB 4 life.
  • Anthony S.
    Anthony SicolaOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    It's always crazy-busy in here. Make sure you are kind to your fellow shoppers and staff.
  • Margaret
    MargaretApril 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    You cant go wrong with any of the fresh fruit.
  • Dominic T.
    Dominic T.October 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The selection of fruit here is unparalleled!
  • Kellen F.
    Kellen FreemanJanuary 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to shop, but there are so many people with their heads so far up their asses.
  • Readiness K.heart icon on user image
    Readiness KJanuary 13, 2016
    Parking lot is usually insane.
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserNovember 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Go at a time when its not busy. The aisles are too small and the carts are too big.
  • David S.
    David SangerNovember 22, 2011
    they must have a hundred type of apples. amazing, check it out
  • Noelle M.heart icon on user image
    Noelle McReynoldsSeptember 22, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    The fact that there has never been a mass murder in this parking lot is nothing short of a miracle
  • Jerry H.
    Jerry HongNovember 18, 2011
    Great place to find unique organic foods!
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BorysewiczFebruary 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Love the veggies but never a good place to come for a hot dinner
  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesMarch 8, 2016
    The product is fine. The amount of people in here is unbearable.
  • Meredith H.heart icon on user image
    Meredith HolmesDecember 28, 2012
    For displaced NYers: they have half-sour pickles!!!
  • Why-L W.
    Why-L WeltonSeptember 4, 2013
    So much kosher goodness!!!yummerz!!
  • Tom J.
    Tom JanciMay 16, 2010
    All the bulk granola you can eat! Try the cashew coconut granola.
  • Nkechi K.
    Nkechi KasimuOctober 27, 2010
    Be courteous. It's crowded and some aisles are narrow. A smile and an "Excuse me." go a long way.
  • Eugene R.
    Eugene RinehartOctober 22, 2011
    Buy produce here for super cheap, but processed foods can be expensive.
  • Mae F.
    Mae FreyNovember 29, 2011
    9am, best time to go!
  • Brandon V.
    Brandon VedDecember 13, 2011
    I bet I'm the only one listening to wu-tang here while They are shopping
  • Kayan H.
    Kayan HargreavesDecember 6, 2010
    great deals here! The morning bun I want to marry.
  • Andrea M.
    Andrea McLaughlinJuly 12, 2009
    Old Berkeley Bowl is nicer now that there's another BB - in west Berkeley. Less crowded, same wide variety of produce.
  • Joshua R.
    Joshua RosenzweigApril 20, 2013
    Pretty much always packed and parking sucks
  • George S.
    George SylvainJune 13, 2012
    More freaks and people on drugs here than even Phoenix airport
  • Debbie L.
    Debbie LeightMay 16, 2010
    Holy cow do they have a lot of incredible food options!
  • Ashley F.
    Ashley FullerMarch 28, 2013
    If your in the mood to get a instant headache and deal with the most ass nine parking, you found your place. People everywhere and parking lot is the size of my pinky. Have fun.
  • Rich Y.heart icon on user image
    Rich YannaconeMay 3, 2016
    Not really sure if it's worth the price
  • Shaina N.
    Shaina NachmanMarch 27, 2012
    Prepare to enter Portlandia!
  • Marie S.
    Marie ShinDecember 24, 2013
    The ugly side of hippie. So dirty. Wouldn't sample from bulk bins.
  • Thomas M.
    Thomas MJanuary 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Agave nectar gummy bears.
  • Gian P.
    Gian PepeOctober 16, 2011
    Fresh Produce
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