Cal engineers know about Le Petit Market, if you need something from a mini-mart fast, it's right next to Etcheverry. The prices there are a little high, but seeing as it's Berkeley and there aren't many places near by to go to, you deal with it. The store is cramped, but they have a variety of things you might need fast: OTC drugs, ice cream, candy, drinks, etc. The guy who runs the place is nice enough, even if he's always having to leave "Back in a Minute" style.
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