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Berkeley Bowl Marketplace is a renowned grocery store located at 2020 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703. As an Asian grocery store, beer store, butcher shop, deli, produce market, seafood market, supermarket, vitamin & supplements store, and wine store, we offer a diverse range of products to cater to all your shopping needs. At Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, we take pride in providing high-quality groceries and exceptional customer service. Our extensive selection of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs, is carefully sourced to ensure the utmost freshness and flavor. Additionally, our seafood market offers an array of fresh, sustainably sourced seafood options. As a full-service grocery store, we understand the importance of offering a wide variety of products to meet the unique preferences and dietary needs of our customers. From specialty Asian ingredients to organic and gluten-free options, our shelves are stocked with a diverse range of products to suit every taste. In addition to our extensive grocery offerings, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace also houses a butcher shop where you can find premium cuts of meat and poultry. Our knowledgeable butchers are always available to assist you with your selection and provide expert advice. When it comes to beverages, we have you covered. Our beer and wine store offers a carefully curated selection of craft beers, fine wines, and spirits to enhance your dining experience or enjoy on their own. At Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, we believe that a healthy lifestyle starts with the right nutrition. That's why we also feature a dedicated vitamin and supplements store, where you can find a wide range of products to support your wellness goals. Whether you're looking for everyday essentials or searching for specialty ingredients, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace is your go-to destination. Visit us today and experience the exceptional quality and variety that sets us apart from other grocery stores.

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Berkeley Bowl Marketplace is a popular grocery store praised for its vast selection of organic and specialty products, competitive prices, and friendly staff. Shoppers appreciate the store's cleanliness and well-organized layout, making it easy to find what they need. Some reviewers mention long lines and crowded aisles, but overall, the store is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

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Gabriel Giella - AmalfiFlavors
Gabriel Giella - AmalfiFlavors -Local Guide
5 years ago
I just moved to the area from New England and when I set foot in this place I was amazed at the sheer variety of items, especially the produce. I counted over 50 varieties of mushrooms and apples alone, and zillions of other things. Everything...Read More
Pedro Paez
Pedro Paez -Local Guide
6 years ago
This place was built by a Japanese couple that made their name by bringing a vast, fresh, local variety of produce under one single roof. Personally I have never seen anything like it. The level of freshness its just unreal, you get to try just...Read More
LaLa
LaLa -Local Guide
a year ago
A great supermarket with an amazing variety and selection of everything! Take banana for example, they carry more than 10 kinds of bananas. They also have some mushrooms that I, as a mushroom lover, never knew before!Sushi there was tasty too! Believe it or not,...Read More
Kevin Xu
Kevin Xu -Local Guide
a year ago
A vast market with the largest selection of apples and oranges I’ve ever seen. I mean, literally aisles and aisles and aisles and aisles^6 of apples and oranges. The selection (and quality) of the non apple and citrus fruits was not quite as impressive (ie.,...Read More
Claire Mizutani
Claire Mizutani -Local Guide
2 years ago
This place is probably my favorite place to go grocery shopping. Wide variety of kombucha! I’ve been shopping here since I was a kid and have always found something new every time I come in. The bulk section is phenomenal and has a huge selection...Read More
Paul “BigCat”
Paul “BigCat” -Local Guide
2 years ago
Great selection of fresh produce, fruits, meat, local, international items, everything for vegetarians, vegans, religious diets, carnivores, and everything in between. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, be prepared for long lines. Across from Walgreens. Plenty of parking, 18 bus stop around the corner. Price adds up, so...Read More
Cynthia E
Cynthia E -Local Guide
a year ago
Phenomenal choices of fresh produce, bulk foods, meat and seafood, grocery items and more.This is the real deal. Not a chain. Long time independent grocery store working hard to provide the best produce possible.Parking lot is tight. If you have a big vehicle, plan accordingly.
Jason Stern
Jason Stern
2 years ago
Berkeley Bowl, man this place. This is not just an above-average grocery store (catering to a group of old white women who believe they themselves are above average), BUT a place you can find love, maybe. I didn’t, well not yet at least.I’m...Read More
Amazingly Delicious
Amazingly Delicious -Local Guide
2 years ago
Great choices of veggies but the people who shop here do not know how to say excuse me.My suggestion just run into them with your shopping cart and instead of saying excuse me just make a beeping noise!But decent selection with higher prices...It's in Berkeley...Read More
American Angler
American Angler -Local Guide
a year ago
Just out with my old pals Shaun Cassidy and Bobby Sherman, they were up from Inglewood for the Partridge Family reunion concert at the Colosseum on Thursday. They were so happy about staying at Country Club they took me out to lunch, they had...Read More
A B
A B -Local Guide
8 months ago
Absolutely one of the best grocery stores of all times. The organic section and the conventional section both come with more options than you can imagine. The store is highly organized. Some things are a little pricey, like all grocery stores, but on the average,...Read More
Chris Czach Hidalgo
Chris Czach Hidalgo -Local Guide
a year ago
I was just thinking about how much I miss this place as my go-to supermarket. It has, by far, and without question, the biggest and best produce section of any supermarket I've ever experienced from the 32 countries and 38 of the United States which...Read More
Elliot Goldstein
Elliot Goldstein -Local Guide
6 years ago
A mainstay of East Bay food culture, Berkeley Bowl is the place of organic produce dreams. I generally buy staples like oils, cereals, produce and speciality foods at Berkeley Bowl. (TJs has better frozen food options). Don’t forget to check out the discount produce section...Read More
Sasha ling
Sasha ling -Local Guide
5 months ago
Sami El Gabbas
Sami El Gabbas -Local Guide
a month ago
A beloved local grocery store in Berkeley, known for its wide selection of fresh produce, specialty items, and unique organic goods. With an impressive variety of fruits, vegetables, and international ingredients, it’s a go-to spot for foodies and health-conscious shoppers. The store also offers high-quality,...Read More
Anita
Anita
3 weeks ago
This is the best grocery store in the country (/the world?). Any time I think about moving bicoastally, my next immediate thought is “But I’ll be so far away from Berkeley Bowl.” I’m not alone in this thought. Incredible diversity of produce and pantry items...Read More
Larry Muhlstein
Larry Muhlstein -Local Guide
a month ago
I am absolutely convinced that Berkeley bowl is the best grocery store on the entire planet. It has unmatched diversity of healthy, unique, global, classic, and cutting edge products, reasonable prices, a down to earth vibe, thoughtful touches throughout, and as far asI understand,...Read More
Cordelia Frykman
Cordelia Frykman -Local Guide
5 months ago
Best grocery store!So much variety and lots of healthy options. They have a huge produce area with ingredients for many cuisines. I always find fresh and ripe produce. Their mushroom selection is especially good.Their bakery section has a lot of good treats. My coworker often...Read More
Berkeley Design Center
Berkeley Design Center
4 weeks ago
Some people go to see a psychiatrist when they are sad or depressed, I go to Berkeley Bowl. Nothing can be more uplifting than seeing all kinds of beautiful fruit and produce all fresh and delicious looking. From cheese to dairy, meat to fish,...Read More
Romy Ilano
Romy Ilano -Local Guide
2 months ago
The Valhalla and utter epicenter at the top of the United States food pyramid. Everything about Berkeley bowl cannot make sense to a six sigma mba and never will, and the deep relationship the owners families have had with small time farmers and its diverse...Read More
Marbie
Marbie -Local Guide
5 months ago
I used to go there because of the good food and the price - but the last time I Went I took pictures of the ridiculous prices they have - one medium size cake was over $48 dollars; another one was the size of the...Read More
J M
J M
a month ago
I have been going to Berkeley Bowl (BB) for more than 20 years mostly because it was cheaper; no longer the case. The container of shredded chicken went up in price by ~$2 and the hot bar is no longer reasonably priced; very expensive. I...Read More
Jourdan Hameen
Jourdan Hameen -Local Guide
4 months ago
I adore Berkeley bowl and they always have everything I want and need. However, I’ve never really interacted with the staff beyond checking out. This Sunday I was trying to checkout during the Sunday madness and hopped in a line and waited my turn. When...Read More
Suzette Lowie
Suzette Lowie -Local Guide
4 months ago
Loyal as it get local resident and I moved away still commute ferry, Bart and then by bike to shop, as a food insufficiency recipient my needs are met because the owners care about customers whether they can afford one buck ranging to hundred bucks...Read More
djamila ouriache
djamila ouriache
2 months ago
I did a job application at this location they called me for a interview (September 13) and everything was fine the manager (deli department) told me that they will call me for 2sd interview and go to orientation, I was waiting for them 3 weeks...Read More
h. shaw
h. shaw -Local Guide
7 months ago
This will be my shortest review ever. Berkeley Bowl is mostly a ripoff.EDIT:Per the establishment’s response I’d like to clarify… I found the price of most items here shockingly high - 15-20% higher than what I find similar items in other stores. I’ve heard people...Read More
Anthoney Hines
Anthoney Hines -Local Guide
8 months ago
Berkeley Bowl is a very unique place known for its expansive produce selection. On top of that, they have a lot of organic items and a huge bulk section. If you combined the best parts of Whole Foods and Sprouts and then added a little...Read More
Phoenix M
Phoenix M -Local Guide
a year ago
It might just be the best grocery store on the West Coast! It soothes the pain of visiting the Bay Area for me (slightly) when I remember I will get to go to the fantastic Berkeley Bowl. Bulk section and deli, coffee bar, produce, product...Read More
Armando Sato
Armando Sato -Local Guide
2 years ago
I found the variety of products amazing. The place is simple, but it's clean and quite organized. The produce section is huge, with excellent quality products. I had never seen so many fruits in one place. I had never seen so...Read More
Leslie Caplan
Leslie Caplan
11 months ago
Consistently bad experience at checkout again today. What has happened to the people who work here that makes them so miserable. Surely customers treat them no differently than other retail employees are treated.On that note, I went to Berkeley Bowl directly from Trader Joe's where...Read More

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