“As part of my Reiki practice at Healing Ki Wellness in San Ramon, I also provide an Energetic Alignment of Spaces. I was in search of crystals and out of all the many crystal shops near me, Stones Room 2 called out to me the loudest. My husband and I drove to Berkley and walked into the shop. It was immediately inviting..not overwhelming like many of these shops can be. The shop was kept neatly and was organized, products labeled with little que cards stating the benefits of each stone or crystal and it was a clean environment...a VIRGO like myself will certainly appreciate these qualities. The young lady at the counter was extremely polite and helpful and then we met the Owner. Let me say for both myself and my husband that we were so glad we met him and spent quite some time speaking with him about spirituality and kindness and crystals. They also own a second Stone Room in Albany which you should go visit. His wife works that shop and is equally humble and kind. I will never forget their kindness and will always recommend their shops to anyone interested in crystals and stones. Thank you (hand to heart).”
“I got a beautiful secretary desk last year and it continues to bring me joy! It holds most of my art supplies with tons of compartments. i added some organization to the large drawers and it’s amazing! i opted out of the extra finishing they offer, but i love all the tiny imperfections :)”
10AM - 6PM
2108 Vine St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“Absolutely fabulous store with charming goods! The owner (Max) is extremely knowledgable and super friendly, which made for a very pleasant shopping experience. I bought a few items for gifts and they were well received. I also recommended this store to my family and they enjoyed the experience as well. This is an unusual gem of a store on Vine Street with many choices for gift- giving as well as fantastic customer service! A must visit if you are in the area!!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1831 Solano Ave suite a, Berkeley
Home Decor
“I love all the stuff they carry and can literally spend hours looking at everything and want to buy everything they have. They have excellent customer service with lovely smiles and friendly gestures. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for one of a kind stuff or a special gift or simply in the area. Def will visit again!”
“Got a beautiful engagement ring for my girlfriend there as well as our wedding rings, plus engraving. Top quality service that was super friendly and extremely patient with us. Well worth the visit if you're looking for something that's one of a kind.”
11AM - 5PM
2100 Fifth St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“We've been loyal customers for more than 20 years and just can't say enough good things about Tim and his whole crew. Truly good people and beautiful craftsmanship!”
“This place is simultaneously stunning and overwhelming. The variety of beautiful tile is impressive—from traditional Puebla pieces to modern cement designs. Even the house numbers are works of art. We found ourselves gawking at the pottery, sinks, and everything else on display. Tiles range from $3 and up. Definitely worth stopping in!”
“Exceptional Japanese antiques and amazing customer service. Jay is so kind! I can't wait to shop again soon. Super happy with everything I purchased - all items were even more beautiful in person! Highly recommended!!”
“Uchi is a wonderful place run by a local owner. I found a beautiful teak shelf of high quality. Tom was very kind and helpful and offered us outstanding customer service.”
11AM - 5PM
2820 Eighth St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“Gardensia is amazing! ti is incredibly helpful and knowledgable and the environment is fabulous. Just bought two incredible metal sculptures, pricing is great and he is super helpful and delightful to work with.”
11AM - 6PM
2100 Vine St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“I love this store! The staff is so helpful when I was looking for ideas for a local gift for family on the east coast. They have lovely items like wonderful silk scarves, table items, some specialty food, and beautiful clothing. Stuff is very helpful.”
“My favorite store in the Berkeley/Oakland area brimming with beautiful and unique gifts and useful and lovely items for home and to treat oneself. Nice staff that let you shop quietly without being fussed over which I really appreciate. I usually use up the maximum meter time and Christmas time is magical there.”
“Working with the taylorblue team to design and decorate our home has been an absolute delight. Lani personalized the experience exactly to our needs, and was helpful providing her opinion and advice throughout the process. There are a lot of decisions to be made and Lani helped make every one easy and enjoyable.We couldn’t be happier with our new furniture!”
“As a stager, I’m constantly sourcing new pieces for my inventory, and Bay Home has become an invaluable resource. Whether I need a single statement piece the same day or enough furnishings for an entire condo delivered the next day, they consistently come through. The owner and their friendly staff even help with general space planning when asked. The selection, convenience, and service are exceptional. It’s one of those places you almost want to keep secret, but it’s too good not to share.”
11AM - 5:30PM
1836 Fourth St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“My wife and I have been coming by since the '80s. We never lived locally, but between the Gardener and Ocean View Dinner many of our let's get away days were made, Heck our kids grew up coming here and still do. We miss the spot that used to be out in the country dearly.”
“I got two vintage lamps re-wired at Ensler Lighting and couldn’t be happier with my experience. Ed and Roel are very knowledgeable, professional, and have excellent workmanship. The cost of the re-wiring, labor and parts, was also reasonable. I will be bringing all my future lighting questions and fixes to Ensler Lighting in the future!
I had gotten my lamps from Facebook Marketplace and didn’t know much about them. After speaking to Ed on the phone, I brought them in, and Ed kindly told me what he knew (one was a 1940s torchiere, the other was from the 1960s). He gave me recommendations for what parts needed to be replaced and provided a quote of expected charges. My lamps were rewired within a few hours. The quality of the work was top-notch — they even put felt pads on the bottom of my floor lamp so that the wire wouldn’t get caught underneath, a detail that hadn’t occurred to me but that I appreciate. Thank you Ed and Roel!”
“Absolutely LOVE Serena & Lily! And so grateful we have both the Palo Alto store and the Berkley outlet here in the San Francisco Bay Area - obsessed with both!
The teams are phenomenal! LOVE spending time exploring all the perfect finds in both locations!
Cannot thank you all enough! ?”
“Had a fantastic experience here working with Bianca to furnish our home. She did measurements and went deep in recommending the ideal fabric for us.
The layout and staging of the store is great. Always a pleasure to visit.”
10AM - 7PM
1730 Fourth St, Berkeley
Home Decor
“Alexis, Kato, and Helene made this experience for us! We ended up walking in and dropping $$$ on a whole new set up. Alexis kept it breezy and fun when we were in the depths of retail fear. I really enjoyed our shopping!”
“I stumbled upon this shop while walking around Albany and was immediately drawn in by the Tagalog sign out front. The owner, Dom, greeted us warmly and invited us inside—even though it was past closing—which already says so much about the spirit of this place.
The moment I stepped in, I felt a sense of connection and calm. The space feels like a sanctuary—thoughtfully arranged, full of warmth, and deeply welcoming—with traces of Dom’s anitos and pamilya. The plant selection is incredible, with rare varieties, pet-friendly sections, and beautifully curated displays. The repotting space shows a commitment and mindfulness towards the customer and living plant being. (I only wish I could bring some of them back to Tucson!) Dom’s bunnies were the sweetest surprise, too.
Most of all, Dom herself makes the shop what it is. Her kindness and heart are felt in every corner. This is more than a plant shop—it’s a space of care, community, and joy.
If you’re in Albany, don’t miss it. Truly a gem.”