Berkeley Natural Grocery Company — Restaurant in Berkeley

First off, I love this store, and the El Cerrito location is amazing as well. The products are wonderful and often, things I wouldn't find at a larger scale store, and it's in the neighborhood! Of course, the prices are a tad steep and a turn off, but if you can't appreciate good, organic foods, don't shop here. It's a nice place to shop when you're around this part of town and need to make a quick run. 3 stars are for the reasons I've just listed. Why not 4 or 5 stars? Because I have found that the last several times I've gone in, I've either been looked up and down or simply stared at by almost every employee here. I can walk in to a section and know what I want and STILL have someone come up to me in a NOT polite manner. 2 days ago, an employee literally, stared at me as I walked by; no hello or anything. I can honestly say, the only person who was pleasant is Amanda. That being said, the next time this happens to me, I will absolutely say something. Not sure if I'm being stared at because I'm not an older retired person like many people in the neighborhood, the color of my skin, or simply because I like to browse and take my time in this store. Hoping my next experience will...

They carry a rare selection of chocolate bars. Fellow chocolate fiends will appreciate this.

They also have some other unique items like sandwiche cookies with a cream center. If you can tell, I have a healthy sweet tooth.

Aside from that, the produce, as organic as it may be, is a small selection. Which is understandable considering the stores foot print.

Friendly team and good customer service are some other positives.

But in my opinion this neighborhood grocer is more suited for small grocery hauls, rather than buying a weeks worth of groceries for a family of four or more.

But that’s one person’s opinion. Keep in mind the five star review. I still definitely recommend the business.

Until the next local discovery, happy and...

Berkeley Natural is a branch of its larger brother, the El Cerrito Natural Grocery, which is on San Pablo at Stockton; both are very pleasant places to shop. The Berkeley store has a good selection of organic fruits, vegetables, spices, and prepared foods, as well as freshly delivered Acme breads and olive bread from Phoenix Pastificio. The refrigerated section includes a good selection of milk products, juices, and pre-wrapped organic meats. Fresh eggs are also available, and a small number of ready-to-go foods, some brought over from El Cerrito. There is a small section of dry goods and cosmetics. The Berkeley store does not carry...