Encinal Shopping Center — Attraction in Alameda

This little center is perfect for several services. We have our nails & feet cared for at Kim's Nails, recently reopened and have Covid protections in place for their clients. We shop at Encinal Market for fun speciality groceries and excellent butcher shop for fresh cuts of meat. The coffee shop (cafe au lait) offers espresso and drip brew, plus fresh pastries or sandwiches. The bakery (Feel Good) offers a wide variety of daily fresh baked bread, muffins, rolls, holiday specialities and sweet treats. They do take pre-orders if you need something extra for that special occasion. All employees at these locations provide wonderful customer service. My husband and I have been faithful customers for about 15 yrs now and have rarely been...

Encinal market is a wonderful, independently owned grocery store. It’s small enough to run in and out quickly if you just need a staple, but it also carries a wide selection of higher end specialty items and handmade seasonal treats. The wine, beer, and liquor selection is expensive but seems to be well curated, and the butcher counter is probably the best for miles around. It’s not cheap, but it’s not...

I really like Encinal Shopping center with Encinal Market being my go to shopping spot for great meat counter and good selection of produce. Also has a Feel Good bakery to pick up tasty breads and pastries. And a small local coffee shop to pick up...