“Wonderful collection of superlative rugs. Excellent website. I never felt as if I were being sold anything; I did receive prompt, top notch customer service from experts. I highly recommend.”
“This place always has new stuff. James is one of the great people you will meet in this great region. His honesty prices are just one example to be satisfied with #crossjames”
“Very very lovely store! The owners are so nice and helpful. This store is stacked with beautiful items to buy from clothes to jewelry and even black soap and body oils. Love shopping here, I spend $200 and over every time cause it's WORTH IT!”
10:30AM - 6PM
1178 Solano Ave, Albany
Antiques
“Beautiful shop! And welcoming! An asset to the community when there are so few retail of this caliber! The atmosphere is warm, and the goods are so well curated and displayed with hand made and vintage items.. a treasure..”
“My husband and I aren't just so very pleased, but amazed at the level of craftmanship(or womanship :-)) with Janet's work. Our bedroom bench settee is nothing short of fabulous. I often buy Janet's decorative pillows also, which there is no comparison to what you may purchase and pay on the market for this level of quality in a simple pillow. I only wish we had found her sooner. She has our business for life. Thank you so much Janet!”
“The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the store feels like the kind of place where you can spend an hour happily browsing. If you love thrift shopping and good deals, this spot is a must-visit.”
“If you love antique prints and maps, this place is definitely a place to stop. Rene is such a nice lady and is very kind. She also makes her own artistic sketches that she sells. This place is very unique and gives off an old world charm. You can also find other antique items such as pottery and other antique decorative goods. I come by every few weeks to see what’s new or just for a nice chat with Rene. Also dog friendly, highly recommend !”
“Wonderful things, love how they educate you in many different finds. I feel welcomed every time always get a great price on jewelry Best part of all The cat Charlie he is so welcoming to everyone and lovely kids friendly.”
“The Zentner Collection is a truly amazing place, right when you walk in you can feel the peace, calm, and tranquility of the collection. The selection of Buddha statues is unbelievable just walking through and seeing them is worth the visit, that alone will make you feel at ease and relaxed. The history and quality of the pieces make this collection a must see.”
“Wow, what a store. Jam-packed with all kinds of interesting antiques, art, crafts, trinkets, furniture... you name it. Would definitely spend too much money here if I lived in the area.”
“Finally was able to check this place out since it's been under new ownership. Not disappointed! The owner is really sweet! So much stuff to look at! I immediately found a handful of items but ran out of time to really look around the way I wanted to. I left a few things behind, I wish I had grabbed, so I will be returning. I hope they're still there! Save that trip to Napa or Concord for those antique/vintage finds. Check this place out. Hours are not daily so double check those.”
“My fiancé and I most highly recommend Zaver & Mor. The store has a captivating selection of jewelry from local artists including many unique choices for engagement rings. We found an engagement ring with a setting we loved and the owner helped us source a different center stone because we had our hearts set on a green sapphire in the same shade as a center stone from another ring in the store. The entire shopping experience was personalized and relaxed. The owner Rada is a wonderful resource, knows her gems, is transparent, and cares about sustainable practices. We are so glad that we found this store and have Zaver & Mor as a part of our engagement story.”
“Someone stole my identity and left a bad review for Hana, and 3 other businesses. HANA WAS GREAT! please disregard the 1 star review left in my name. I did purchase from this elegant and courteous shop owner and love my tansu piece. The other 3 fake reviews were places I never visited. I am trying to get yelp to remove them. What a d*** hobby someone has, stealing yelp id.”
“I went into Solano Rug Gallery and was greeted by a sweet man named Iraj. I've had this rug for years and now looks brand new thanks to him. I was very skeptical giving someone my expensive rug, but I am so glad I did. He had it cleaned and looking new in a matter of days! This man runs a great and honest business so I had to share.”
“Great spot to browse and take it all in. Look beyond the Knick knacks at the interior of the historic space. Hardwood floors, grand staircase, retro lighting. Ask them about the history if you feel like getting into a conversation!”
“I encourage you to go out of your way to visit Mixed Pickles. Owner is super friendly, allows you to pick up their ‘booby trapped’ stock ?. A wonderful gem of curated items, paraphernalia, curiosities, clothing, and some pickle related items of course. The owner screen prints their own flyers, that change regularly. GO VISIT!!!!”
10AM - 4:30PM
1107 Solano Ave, Albany
Antiques
“I absolutely love going to the Albany coin exchange. Wan is so helpful and wonderful. I am a new Coin collector and she has helped me and taught me a lot about what to look for. I have bought many coins from here and they are beautiful and always in great condition. I’ve also sold some things here and get great prices for them. I highly recommend coming here!”
“Highly recommend. I discovered some old silverware sets in a storage garage owned by my ailing parents and needed to appraise them for their trust. I found the owner Niels of Montclair estates on the internet and he was great. Very professional, personable, experienced and knowledgeable. He is accredited by the International Society of Appraisers which is helpful if you need a legal appraisal document for insurance or other legal purposes.
His brick-and-mortar storefront is temporarily modest for reasons you can read about on his website but more than adequate to meet with him so he can begin to evaluate and understand your appraisal needs. Thank-you Niels for the well documented 12-page appraisal I needed for the silverware for my parents Trust.”
“The owner is an incredible wealth of knowledge, and so generous with sharing tips about best places to go in the bay for antique hunting, even if he's sending away business. Great store!”
“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.”
“This is easily the best restaurant I've been to in the East Bay, though it seems to be a little under the radar. Although it is a little pricier than what we normally look for on an average Saturday night, it's honestly well worth it. The food is perfect, with great creative and well-balanced cocktails to pair. The ambiance is funky, cute and cozy, and the service is excellent. We moved over from San Francisco 3.5 years ago, and we've generally been underwhelmed with the restaurant scene on this side of the bridge. In terms of ambiance, most places in the East Bay seem to either be very dated looking, or else they have an updated, hipster "cool" vibe, but are also cavernous and chilly. The Rendezvous is a notable exception to this. The space has a beautiful, eclectic, vintage feel AND I didn't have to be bundled up in my winter coat while enjoying my meal. This is the place to pick if you want to impress a date with your artsy and casual-yet-sophisticated taste. This is place to take your spouse when they are feeling down and you can splurge to cheer them up. This is the place to meet up with your favorite friends if you want to feel cozy and connected. This is the the place to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or anything else that merits celebrating with great food in a special place. They also have an adorable outdoor space for warm evenings, daytime gatherings or for people who need to continue to avoid indoor dining. This isn't the barely-thought-about tables and chairs on a cement slab that so many restaurants have these days. Their patio is a lovingly decorated extension of the indoor restaurant. Though I haven't sat out there yet, I had the thought that it would be a perfect place to buy out for a private party. I really love it, and am already looking forward to my next visit.”
“It's nice to still see this store still in this area, MY mom and I use to go in here all the time,. When I was a kid, 1983 WAS A VERY LONG TIME AGO.she went back for a Eley book he had for sale, it was sold we HAVEN'T been back since and were still in town. 51 now glad to see it still hanging around.”