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2020 Oregon St
Berkeley,
CA
94703
37.8574
-122.2677
Neighborhood: South Berkeley
Berkeley Bowl
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Berkeley Bowl Produce Inc
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Simply stated, Berkeley Bowl is one of the Bay Area's most beautiful grocery stores. The modern building provides ample light from a wide, well-placed, western-facing skylight. The long, clean rows--stacked with the best organic goods and standard commercial products--are easy to maneuver. Aside from the half-hour lines that can clog up the front of the store (particularly on Mondays), Berkeley Bowl is shopping nirvana. – – The Goods – Not only does Berkeley Bowl boast the largest produce department in all of Northern California (be careful, you could get…
08/04/03
Get your elbows ready
by rbschulman at Citysearch
It's a great store -- best produce section for good prices I've ever seen. Just get ready to spend a solid hour to pick up even a few things. Parking, the aisles, the lines -- everything is a hassle. But you won't find rabbit at $4.99 / lb anywhere else.
- Pros: variety, quality, prices
- Cons: parking, crowds, lines
12/03/02
Fun store!
by tomtomtomtom at Citysearch
Great tasting fresh variety of fruits/vegitables w/ competitive prices. Although the grocery workers are not top class, the choices of produce is very overwhelming.
- Pros: taste, fun
- Cons: crowded, shoving, loud
05/31/02
Produce Nirvana!
by SRosenbaum at Citysearch
Ever wonder why you moved to California? The answer is right here in the produce aisles. 20 kinds of oranges, 15 different varieties of plums...the list goes on and on! Not so yuppified as Whole Foods, the BB is an East Bay institution, even in its new spiffed-up incarnation.
The Details on Berkeley Bowl Produce Inc
When to Go:
The store is always crowded, so if you're claustrophobic, get there right when it opens.
Know Before You Go:
If you come hungry, there are plenty of hot meals served up by the kitchen.
Parking:
If you are driving, parking at the Bowl can be tough, especially on weekends.
Category:
Produce Markets, Grocery Stores
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
