9AM - 10:30PM
1350 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole“It's time when I grow it seems to get smaller and smaller. I'm assuming somewhere in here it will be closing.But for now I was able to find what I was looking for.”
11:30AM - 6PM
1038 University Ave, Berkeley“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!”
“Oh Sparkly Ragz how do I love thee...let me count the ways! I can't even remember how I found them. But it was through Facebook on one of their Facebook Live sales during the peak of COVID in 2020. Sooo glad I came across them. They are a quite consignment and exclusive boutique. They sell new, used, like new, and handmade items. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I've gotten purses, jackets, scarfs, jewelry etc! Both new and used. I've loved almost everything I've purchased. I tend to buy through the Facebook Live sales they do. And rarely make it into the store. If you're in the area worth stopping by, if not worth taking the trip! Good people and great items!”
“Clifford is awesome people. Went in with the Girlfriend to get a hat for myself and ended up getting her one too. He is going to fix up my Grandfather's hat for me which is older than me. You want great service go check out this place.”
“My husband told me about ism but I would always stay in the car instead of going in. I figured...since he never came out with anything, they must be too expensive...boy was I wrong. He finally convinced me to go in "to just look". I came out with a shirt, hoodie and a skull cap. They run a little small but they are very high quality clothing, the sweats are very thick and soft. The prices are much less than I expected. I actually need to go back because lately I've been wearing my hoodie 2 times a week...I absolutely love it. So warm you can go without a coat. The no pressure customer service was great. I'm only giving 4 stars because my husband would always go in but come out with nothing. They don't carry his size. He's normally a 2x because he's so tall but 3x would fit better when it comes to ism clothing. I would love to surprise him with something from ism...since he turned me on to them...sooo please consider larger sizes. See you soon...”
11AM - 6PM
935 1st St, Benicia“This is the go-to shop in Benicia. The store carries clothing and accessories across various price points, and the fact that my two daughters and I (all with very different styles) can all find something here says it all. The customer service is always amazing, they take the time to help you find the very best options for your style, event, budget, etc.”
10AM - 5PM
886 Colusa Ave, Berkeley“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!”
“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?”
11AM - 5PM
847 Cornell Ave, Albany“My absolute favorite local shop for gifts and home goods! I’ve bought everything from ceramics to jewelry to clothing there - they always have a beautifully curated selection and truly stellar customer service.”
“Discovered Ms. Thelma many years ago. Her service has been great, consistently, as long as I have known her. One thing I like about her is that, while, of course, sales are important, she is very concerned about customer satisfaction. I don't live in Vallejo, but when I am looking for African attire, Thelma's African Connection is my destination!”
10AM - 9:30PM
3355 Sonoma Blvd Ste 10, Vallejo“For the value of what you get at this place, clothes that people think cost much more, I will always give this place 5 stars! The dressing room changes are super inconvenient and I waited so long I almost left. Not sure why they can't bring the old ones back.”
“To whom this may concern,
This weekend's visit to the Cal Student Store was an absolute delight, especially with the bustling energy from several tour groups from Southern California. Amidst the vibrant campus life, the exceptional customer service provided by Elon and Michele stood out, making my experience not just enjoyable, but truly memorable.
Elon's presence on the second floor in the women's department immediately made me feel welcome. His greeting was warm and sincere, setting a friendly tone right from the start. His knack for understanding customer needs and his eagerness to help were evident as he guided me through a wide selection of items, sharing insights and suggestions that perfectly matched my taste and preferences. Elon's approach made shopping not just a task, but a genuinely pleasant experience.
On the first floor, Michele's welcoming attitude and sense of humor added a special touch to my visit. Her ability to mix professionalism with a light-heartedness made picking up mugs and souvenirs more than just a shopping errand; it became a highlight of my visit to the Cal campus. Michele's infectious enthusiasm and genuine care for customers transformed the store atmosphere into one of the most welcoming I've encountered on any university campus.
The Cal Student Store truly stands out for its exceptional atmosphere, surpassing any other campus store I've visited across various universities. The combination of Elon's attentive service and Michele's joyful demeanor contributed to a sense of warmth and inclusion that is all too rare.
I wanted to take a moment to share my wonderful experience at your beautiful campus and to extend my heartfelt kudos for the outstanding service received. The Cal Student Store has indeed got it right, providing not just a place to shop, but a memorable part of the Cal campus experience. My visit was a testament to the store's commitment to excellence in customer service, making it a must-visit destination for anyone coming to the campus.”
“Luckily, I didn't know you could return at any North face store so I limited myself. Easily spent over an hour just checking the whole store out and found two jackets that fit what I was looking for and two other fun items I just liked. Four stars cuz their bathroom was broken... though that was probably good so I stopped shopping.”
10AM - 7PM
516 23rd St, Richmond“I went here at the last minute for a ceremony from my native country. I needed an addition to a dress I bought on Amazon and was stressed. The lady there was soooo sweet and accommodating. She dug everywhere to help me find something that could work and saved my life. This was a great place to go for folkloric and traditional clothing ???”
“Such a lifesaver! I made an error and didn’t print enough shirts for a group event through an online t-shirt printing vendor, so I started scrounging the internet and calling every local business. The only person who answered my call, and could reasonably accommodate my request, was Kelley here at Skillz Recognize Skillz - the turnaround time was within an hour and a half! Just because it was a rush order doesn’t mean it looks rushed either- great quality! I highly recommend this business and will remain a customer from here on out.”
10AM - 7PM
1840 Fourth St, Berkeley“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!”
“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.!”
“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.”
“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.”
11AM - 5PM
1597 Solano Ave, Berkeley“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!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1966 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley“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!”
10AM - 7PM
1844 Fourth St, Berkeley“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.”
“Friendly store associates. Great selection of sneakers at great prices. I have found these really comfortable Kswiss sneakers for only $20. Its one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. More so than most if not all of my sneakers i have own in the past. I highly recommend these bad boys. 5 stars!”
10AM - 9:30PM
11545 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito“I ❤️ SHOPPING ? AT ROSS STORES! They (NOW) have actually everything I want and need! There shop's are the "BEST"! KEEP UP THE 'BEST WORK'!”
10:30AM - 6PM
1000 University Ave, Berkeley“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?”
10AM - 9PM
3700 Klose Way, Richmond“I love doing my shopping ? here that have exactly what my family and I need. Be it clothing, house hold items to different kinds of food items. Come one come all explore to your hearts ? content.”
“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.”
10AM - 6PM
1832 Fourth St, Berkeley“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!”
“Le Marche is by far my favorite Boutique, the curated products here you cant find just anywhere and Brandi's attention to detail and quality is amazing! I come here for the custom gift boxes for all my loved ones birthdays and celebrations. The customer service is always on point, they're welcoming, kind and helpful. Stop by, you will not be disappointed!!!”