11:30AM - 6PM
1038 University Ave, Berkeley
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“Mai's tailoring skills are unsurpassed. She is a true gem; nobody in the bay area compares. And she has very hard to find luxury fabric items that I love to give as gifts and collect myself!”
“I recently visited Pretty Penny on a trip to Berkeley and had such a pleasant shopping experience! The owner, Sarah, was very welcoming and kind. It's very obvious she cares about her clients, her community, and the greater good. There was something for everyone and I was very pleased with the purchase I made for myself. Will definitely return!”
“I was looking for a nice African outfit for a vacation trip, found Lola's African Apparel and made an appointment. She was awesome!!! She explained to me what actually would look better for me and was spot on. Also created the matching head wrap. I was very pleased and got lots of compliments! I highly recommend her!!!”
“The selection of gifts are vibrant, uniquely designed, and thoughtfully curated. I appreciated how the store owner allowed me to pair and match various baskets even though they were filled with inventory. I was able to pick up last-minute Christmas presents from Nepal, Kenya and India. If you are looking to add more color or geometric designs to your household, there's a drool-worthy section of constellation-inspired houseware (like salt cellars with stars on them) and beautiful basket planters all over the shop.”
11:30AM - 5:30PM
2907 College Ave, Berkeley
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“Great local store - always nice to support an Oakland business. The employee (I think her name was Scout) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was able to assist my mother and I with a purchase. Would go again!”
“When I came across this store it was as if the clouds had parted to let the sun shine down on me. Yeah I’m exaggerating but it’s a cool store and the dude who runs it seems laxed. But when he asks you “how much do you think it’s worth?” I recommend quoting some outrageous price and wait for his counter offer. I mean it’s negotiating 101. But when you’re desperate for money, you’ll just be happy if somebody is willing to pay you anything. A mistake I shan’t make again. Yes I do recommend this spot for every hipster rocking a man purse and a cardigan and a SnapBack. Oh my god I just described myself. Bummer?”
“I love this shop. It's my neighborhood place to go for everything I could possibly want when it comes to shopping for new clothing, shoes and accessories. I love popping in at least once or twice a month. When I visit, I like to survey the store and I always seem to find something new or what I want. The merchandise is of quality brands , with trendy and unique items that make it the boutque it is. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful, and are a long time buiness. I kind of consider them a neighborhood institution. They are a huge anchor in this distric. One of my go to's.”
“Wanted to write a huge shout out to Amina (apologize if I spelled that wrong). I had called her location seeing if she could check inventory for a shirt my dad really wanted for Father's Day - she was able to find it and ship it to me. She even helped me apply my respun code to the order and was so kind and cordial through the whole process. I really appreciated her taking the time to secure this gift for my dad.”
“A sweet place to find magical moments as one looks at all the intriguing items! Like a little museum. And when tempted, it's a fine place to buy something unforgettable to take home.”
“I've walked by this store many times. I always paused or slowed down because of the great window displays but never walked in: I mean, do I need another pair of earrings?Turns out I do! (And for less than $40!)I also needed very chic trousers a bit reminiscent of Katharine Hepburn, that I can wear all year, because I need all the help as I can get to reach my goal of casual elegance - still unattained but these things will get me closer, lol.Whoever does the buying has a great design sense. Great place to pick up gifts, too. The whole experience - ambience, lovely young woman who helped me, beautiful things I wouldn't find on Amazon - was such a nice boost that I felt moved to bother to write a review!And because I previously overlooked the shop, I thought I'd point it out to others. It reminded me that shopping IRL is usually way more fun and effective for clothes and gifts, and that I'm relieved that retail and Oakland are not dead.And so conveniently located near La Farine, Cole Coffee...”
“I love this shop. It's so unique and well laid out - with amazing, high quality, special/beautiful items, such as clothing - all displayed beautifully, and appealingly. I've bought indigo jeans there, T-shirts with cool designs, as well as fragrances. These purchases will last.I have always gotten so much thoughtful, positive guidance from staffperson Frances. She knows the products, and has helped me each time to find the right thing for me. Her own fashion sense/style is inspiring as well!I'm also very glad the shop is open post-Covid, while so many businesses had to close. Thank you Foxglove!”
“A personal, patient and perfect clothes shopping experience - even for those, like me, who are out of their depth when it comes to dressing for any occasion! The advice, and choice of pieces to try on, was uniquely insightful, & generouslygiven.Personal Pizazz provides delightful and very pleasing clothing choices, all enhanced by superb service Thanks!”
“Great selection and very helpful staff. Didn't hurt that we just happened upon this place during a huge sale. The jacket I wanted wasn't available in my size on the racks. The sale attendant went out of her way to find one in back. And she did find it.”
“The owner is a very kind, thoughtful person. I think that some consignments shops have not done well during these last 2.5-3 years, in the response to tightening of the belt. The demographic in this part of the Bay Area has been downsizing, so there may be some bargains to be had. Stop and take a look, you may be pleasantly surprised.”
“Great place and shopping experience, better than buying on line, They Had what I was looking for and more. Sadly with all the stores closing in Berkeley and California for that matter, I was very pleased to see Halmar work clothes still open. If your looking for Quality work clothes stop in and do business with Halmar.!”
10AM - 7PM
1840 Fourth St, Berkeley
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“Was about to order online, but instead popped into this location because it was nearby!! Staff was incredibly kind and helpful, offered an alternative when the item i was looking for did not come in a specific color, and ended up loving the alternative more than the original item! I will 100% be returning, great customer service!”
“I've visited this store many times. I bought a hoodie, a sweatshirt, a waterborne and a duffle bag. The prices are reasonable. You can buy clothing with logos and without. They've got makep, shoes and jewelery. Its a great one stop shop! The staff is friendly and helpful.”
“Stopped in to have a sweater de pilled and ended up finding so many things. Great selection of Mother jeans, fun shoes and of course the beautiful sweater we know and love from Margaret O’Leary. Jamila and her associate were very helpful and worked as a team thru check-out. She gave me honest feedback about the fit and brought me a few options I would have never considered. It was one of the best shopping experiences I’ve had in a long time. Thank you!”
“Cute store on 4th street with friendly staff and good sales. Thanks so much to Anna for helping me find the perfect Christmas outfits. I love that so many of their clothes are made in California using sustainable materials.”
“This is definitely the place to get personalized help getting the right fit for jeans - both new and vintage. The staff really knows their denim and are super knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. They also made some really good suggestions of other jeans and sizes to try. I will be back!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1966 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
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“The service was really incredible! Yusuf was at an appointment when we initially stopped by, but the shop owner at the threading spot gave him my number. He was kind enough to call me when he got back to the shop & I was so glad that we made an attempt to reach him. I got 4 beautiful Pakistani style shalwar kameez, all at a very reasonable price. He has a great size selection & was so nice to put out some options for me to try. I'm happy with this experience and will definitely be stopping by when I'm in the Bay again!”
“I had such AMAZING customer service at this store. This was my first time shopping at Berkley, And i came into the store after having HORRIBLE customer service at Sari Palace, and the 3 people working here gave me the BEST customer service I have ever had. I am a bigger size, and I know it can be hard to find things in my size but the people working and owner were still SUPER nice to me and showed me so so so many beautiful options and pieces. The amount was just right and I am so so happy with the service. Customer service really makes a difference. Thank you Roopam Sarees for being plus size friendly and not making me feel ashamed of my body and giving me the right service. I will be recommending this store to all of my family friends and people I know for the future.”
10AM - 7PM
1737 Fourth St, Berkeley
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“Great customer service and well made clothing! Love this place for workout and travel wear. Wish they kept bathing suits in store but you have to order them online.”
“Great store for Cal gear. Always busy, almost too busy. My wife wanted collars for our cats. They don’t have cat collars. Dog collars, yes. For a store that has a ton of clothing they have next to no dressing rooms. I guess they save a ton on expensive over priced clothing and not providing a basic service, like dressing rooms. Go Cal.”
“I Grew Up In The Bay Area & Currently Live In Sacramento With My Wife And Son.I Recall Shopping At, "Bear Basics" When I Was Growing Up & Decided To Take My Family To, "Bear Basics" For Souvenirs.It Was Just How I Remembered It...Great Staff, Great Sales & Plenty Of, "Cal" gear.”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
1000 University Ave, Berkeley
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“The team at Sari Palace took my vision and created the most beautiful custom lehnga I could have asked for. Their customer service was beyond excellent, they were extremely kind and professional. I felt truly catered to. I am so grateful I was able to have my wedding lehnga made by them?”
“Thank you so much to Ricky, the manager of Fall Rush in Berkeley. We were in town to move our daughter into the dorm for her freshman year. We wanted to get some CAL merch, but the other stores were all closed. Apparently, Fall Rush was also supposed to be closed, but Ricky and some of his employees stayed open to accommodate the many people who were in a similar situation as we were. Super grateful to have such incredible customer service and great selection of products, too!”
“Jennifer is the best and the other super nice lady so sorry I didn't get her name.I am very difficult to buy myself something lately. Jennifer gave me all the jeans that could possibly work and left with the perfect pair and some great tops. It was a real nice time, thank you”
“One of the best shopping experiences in the bay!Love this little shop in Berkeley. Their store is set up so nice, very warm and inviting. The minute I walked in, I knew this was a store for me! I was greeted by friendly staff, who made my shopping experience so pleasant, right away one of the women working showed me a top that I would never have gotten for myself, but when she pulled it out, and I gave it a try, I loved it!”
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“Thank you to Pranesh my sister and I had the the best experience shopping for her Nikah & pre-nikah function. He understood what it was we were looking for, helped us get styled, and was very patient. He went above and beyond, for that we trust him and will always return as his loyal clients.Siya has variety of selection to choose from- all so beautiful. You want a great team to work with and wear luxury then this is the place for you.Thank you Pranesh + team for the wonderful experience. See you soon!”