5635 Shattuck Ave., Oakland CA 94609
“A very clean, well lit liquor store with excellent selection and prices. However, there is a lot of convenience store items as well - plus some things that are just not found elsewhere, like multiple brands of TP in larger pack sizes! Family owned and operated. Clerks are always very polite and helpful if needed.”
2429 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA 94612
“My neighborhood store! Best in all of the town, staff is wonderful and they really care bout their customers. Not just alcohol but tons of necessities - comin here you can get the supplies to make yourself breakfast, lunch, and dinner, clean your whole place from top to bottom, and of course get yourself a beverage from a large variety of options.”
824 Webster St, Oakland CA 94607
“Great place for all kinds of Chinese and other Asian food products (black bean sauce, sriracha, tofu, etc) as well as fresh produce. Nice selection and helpful staff! Only wish they were open longer hours! :-(”
1044 Willow St, Oakland CA 94607
“Sharif’s is my spot! And has been for as long as I’ve been living in West Oakland. My go to for my morning coffee, paper, drinks, fresh veggies and ice cream..and of course lil here-and-there’s like hot sauce, noodles, air freshener, TP, etc. Whole family who runs it are good folks, and they keep their store stocked and make sure they ask their customers what we need or would like to see them in keep in stock. They recently renovated/expanded the interior, and it looks awesome! Super spacious, more fridges, new slushy machines, and revamped fresh veggie section amongst other nice upgrades. Love these guys. Quintessential neighborhood corner market.”
2363 San Pablo Ave, Oakland CA 94612
“Busy. There were not many photos. Like for product line up. Many spots have like too many pictures. First thing you see online is good ice cream range of flavors. Or interesting drink flavors, even milk alternatives. Saw bunch of unique items in person. And first time, some new products. First time, he gave formal welcome. Nice. Normally cashiers don't say anything, also nice. Must be co owner or something, said he was gonna update page. But I don't see many owners or businesses manage pages. Even honest about dangers in neighborhood. Was also tent or pop up outside for testing virus/free vaccines, for a brief time. Cares for cleanliness. Plenty interesting sweets. And salty or savory snacks. Healthy drinks. Nice health bars Or protein section/aisle.”
2267 38th Avenue, Oakland CA 94601
“Really good place they got a lot of things and they are really hard workers and the costumer service is off the chain especially form Khalid and moe and I really recommend this spot for everybody”
701 60th Street, Oakland CA 94609
“We are lucky to have Dover market in our lil neighborhood! The snacks, drinks, and over all *~vibes*~ are impeccable; the owner is beyond sweet and kind—he encourages you to request certain items to be carried! Love to stop here weekly and get snacks. Support your local biz’s and stop by Dover Market :)”
4127 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland CA 94609
“The best automotive service I've been to ever. I have a BMW and alway took it to BMW and they always over charge me. I will only support my local mechanics from now on. Customer service was great, explaining details and not overcharging you and gave me a neighborhood discount amazing customer service.”
3148 San Pablo Ave, Oakland CA 94608
“My local LQ for the last 14 years. I'm moving away. Magee, Ali. Love you guys . All the best to you and your families. I'll send a card when I find work. Bob”
2819 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94609
“I’ve consistently had a great experience here. The staff is always helpful and even assist me with carrying heavy purchases out to my car. Their level of customer service really stands out, and I truly appreciate the extra effort they put in to make shopping easier.”
3210 Harrison Street, Oakland CA 94611
“i love this store everything is good the only thing i will say is i have found food that was expired also when i buy food items i cant eat them because of the cologne the owner and other employees have this cologne it’s really strong smells good but i dont want to taste it on my sodas , waters, fruits, and tobacco it’s very high priced $10 for a small bottle of tide $6 paper towel etc the prices can go down for certain items and atleast if your going to wear that much cologne wear gloves so its not getting on to other peoples items i have stated this before and he got a attitude thats never a good way to do business otherwise its a cool store just have to be careful and look at the dates and make sure its no cologne on your items its a safety issue and should be addressed.”
1627 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612
“Love these guys!!! Shopping there for over 5 years. They are neighborhood family market and I watched them grow. They are always pleasant, their prices are reasonable for the convenience. That little store literally has everything you might need, plus! Always fresh and clean.”
5475 Foothill Blvd, Oakland CA 94601
“A true hidden gem in town! This is not your typical neighborhood convenience store, it’s part mini-market, part deli, and packed with drinks, accessories, and just about anything you might suddenly need on the go. If you’re nearby or just passing through, this place is a must stop for cheap, delicious eats made fresh to order, sandwiches, fried chicken, milkshakes... You name it. The candy and ice cream selection is impressive, with tons of variety for every craving. What really stands out, though, is the service: the staff is incredibly friendly and fast, even when the store is full. Great food, great prices, and great people, definitely worth checking out!”
2240 Mountain Blvd, Oakland CA 94611
“This is a chaotic place. People come in off of the 13 and there are often bad vibes combined with road rage angst. The gas is cheap so it is always busy. Good luck and stay calm!”
501 E 18th St, Oakland CA 94606
“They’ve actually got a surprisingly good selection here for being a corner store. You can even find minis of Crown Royal, La Gritona, Ole Smoky, etc. The mini selection is almost comparable to BevMo. Do be advised, they only have Pepsi if you’re going down there for a Coca-Cola! Working women hang out front on Friday and Saturday nights, just as a heads up…”
2314 High St, Oakland CA 94601
“Been going here for years great atmosphere and great service .. the owners are very nice .. also Sam's has one of the best sandwiches I've ever eating and love that he has meat boxes at a set price perfect for parties or bbqs or even if u just want to stock up”
2020 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94602
“Such a great bodega. They have some of the coldest fridges and loads of choices. Snacka of all types, so many beers, wine, everything. The shop keep is super cool. The name really should be the five star market.”
1741 Market St, Oakland CA 94607
“The kindest and most helpful customer service ever!! Absolutely love it here!! They really go above and beyond to assist their customers!! Much thanks to the staff”
3820 San Leandro Street, Oakland CA 94601
“Continues to improve in all ways. Great owner and service. Always lowest prices. Usually a short wait. New credit card pumps have helped. CC prices same as cash.”
3933 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94609
“I Love the proximity to my apartment. Has frozen foods and of course, treats, sodas and much more. Can't really beat its convenience and overall it is well kept.”
933 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland CA 94607
“A neighborhood convenience store that doesn't sell liquor is hard to come by in West Oakland--but then I found Cypress Grocery. It's clean. It's orderly. Their supply changes so it's not always the same stuff, but they have convenience store basics and anything you might need to last you the night/or take you through a picnic. Best of all, they don't make up all their stuff for convenience. They do also sell some smokes. Service is good. Feels wholesome and safe which is more than what most places here are like.”
2207 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94602
“- It's a great store where you can find almost anything, and the seller is an honest and respectable person. The only drawbacks are the dim lighting and the lack of price tags on the items, which means you have to ask the seller for prices frequently.”
363 Grand Ave, Oakland CA 94610
“I came by to trade in my winning Lotto Scratcher ticket for more tickets. There was a constant flow of customers coming and going at this popular store. The cashier was quiet but efficient in taking care of my transaction.”
2118 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94606
“I like this place because it's convenient and anything that you want or need let them know they'll try to get it for you prices are going up a lot it's kinda taking me out of my element but I love the people they're very nice and accommodating within reason don't take their kindness for weakness”
1301 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94602
“For a liquor and wine spot, this is also a great little corner market. They keep it stocked! Besides the obvious at a liquor store, you can also find burger buns or cat food!! they got it!! Very clean, the store is space challenged but the variety makes up for it..”
5425 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland CA 94609
“I started taking my car here about 15 years ago. Now my adult children and even my ex husband all take their cars here because I rave about this place. Toan’s motto is “do good work and don’t cheat people” They’ve more than lived up to that motto. Toan always finds the most cost effective solution, e.g. a rebuilt transmission, and when an old lemon of a car was on it’s last legs, Toan told me not to spend anymore money repairing it. It “died” a month later. We were taking my son’s VW to a “specialist” in VW’s every month to fix the same issue. When we took it to Toan, we never had that issue again”
1630 Webster St, Oakland CA 94612
“I go to Real Cutie Pies often and I look forward to going again. The smiles in that place are Radiant. Tiffany and Ms. Willie are so kind, courteous, and professional. It's a joy to go there”
1310 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612
“Well I was happy to Google and find DeLauers still around. When my business was downtown for 25yrs I was there everyday. If I wasn’t buying the Tribune ( remember them) it was a lotto ticket, latest Essence magazine, browsing books, or picking up my favorite candy. I miss the once vibrant downtown Oakland.”
2502 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94612
“This place always have what I need. They are very friendly people always nice to me. I recommend this store to everyone you wont be disappointed. And the prices are reasonable. So go to this store and get the things you need. Have a nice day ? or ? night.”
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