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If you have never been to a TJ's before, you first visit will be quite a surprise. DON'T BE INTIMIDATED! If you take the time to explore this store during several visits, you will become a fan!
On...
If you have never been to a TJ's before, you first visit will be quite a surprise. DON'T BE INTIMIDATED! If you take the time to explore this store during several visits, you will become a fan!
On your first visit you will notice the store seems VERY BUSY and you may wonder about the checkout lines. DON'T WORRY - the lines move REALLY QUICKLY - I've never waited longer than 5 minutes here.
The brands are not "mainstream" brands that you will know from a store like Albertson's or Safeway's. But they do always carry the same products so once you find your favorites they will always be there.
This is a very ethical grocery store - there is a large emphasis on HEALTHY products as well as on organic products (healthy for our planet). When you start comparing the food to more conventional brands you will see that they are much lower in fat and calories, higher in fiber, etc. (Yet they still taste great!)
The store is small so some things can be hard to find, they are packed into every available nook and cranny. If you hear a friend talking about something they buy at TJ's be sure to ask WHERE in the store it is found. (Don't be surprised to get an answer that is something like "near the tortilla chips, and right down next to the floor.)
Everything here is also really well priced. Most everything here is what you would consider a "specialty" item at a store like Albertson's or Safeway. Yet the prices are CHEAPER than those more conventional brands. There will be brands that you can compare directly sometimes and these will also always be cheaper at Trader Joe's (Ex: Kettle Chips brand lightly-salted chips at now $5.99 at Albertson's, they're around $3.50 at TJ's.)
The store always is giving away free samples in the back corner. They also have a large selection of fresh-flowers, these make great hostess gifts when you are headed to a party (and, like everything else, are CHEAP). TJ's is famous for Charles Shaw wine, affectionately known as "2-buck Chuck".
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This store is part of Berkeley History and has been around forever. It offers a large mix of music genres crowded into a small space. You can find alot of 2nd hand stuff and also many independent...
This store is part of Berkeley History and has been around forever. It offers a large mix of music genres crowded into a small space. You can find alot of 2nd hand stuff and also many independent bands and artists. If you want an alternative experience to those big music store chains that look identical from town to the next all over the US then its worth a visit. You can even listen to tunes at one of several listening stations and they dont mind putting a record or to on for you to decide on before you pruchase.
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I really wouldnt wish this place on anyone it has a some what cult like following. Its a chaotic mess and extremely difficult to get any parking close enough to make it even practical. They are...
I really wouldnt wish this place on anyone it has a some what cult like following. Its a chaotic mess and extremely difficult to get any parking close enough to make it even practical. They are supposed to be opening a new location with alot more parking but it has yet to get planning consent.
Being an independent chain means the prices on your grocerys are actually higher but for some reason its a typical Berkeley thing and people continue to swarm there (not quite sure why though).
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This is a small store at the back of a business center offering specialised ergonomic seating and accessories. They also have a few things catered to more comfortable sleeping.
Since this is a...
This is a small store at the back of a business center offering specialised ergonomic seating and accessories. They also have a few things catered to more comfortable sleeping.
Since this is a specialist store the items tend to run Expensive. The employees are friendly and helpful.. The place is poorly lit though so it looks a bit dingy inside but there is a wide selection to choose from.
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They are located in Walnut Square, this shoe shop specializes in comfortable footwear - shoes that you can WALK in. They actually have many items that are very stylish and attractive (could be worn...
They are located in Walnut Square, this shoe shop specializes in comfortable footwear - shoes that you can WALK in. They actually have many items that are very stylish and attractive (could be worn with a business outfit, etc.) yet they are still COMFORTABLE. You will sacrifice neither comfort NOR fashion when you wear these shoes!
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Beadbiz
Category:
Beads Decor
9955 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, California 94530
(510) 525-0687
This bead shop is a bit small in terms of square-footage, but have a huge array of products crammed into their small space. They sell beads made from semi-precious (natural stones) and glass beads,...
This bead shop is a bit small in terms of square-footage, but have a huge array of products crammed into their small space. They sell beads made from semi-precious (natural stones) and glass beads, too. Lots of seed beads and lots of "findings". Everything is displayed in an organized and attractive fasion, it's enjoyable to browse there. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the store also offers classes. They handle sterling silver and gold-filled chain, wire, and findings, as well. Check out this shop before you drag yourself all the way to baubles-and-beads in Berkeley, there is a good chance you won't need to look further!
They also can make custom jewelry for you (if you're not inclined to make it yourself) and do repairs.
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This small bead shop specializes in PEARLS - many different sizes, shapes, colors, etc. If you are visiting the other Berkeley bead shops anyway, then you might as well stop by here, too! .Not...
This small bead shop specializes in PEARLS - many different sizes, shapes, colors, etc. If you are visiting the other Berkeley bead shops anyway, then you might as well stop by here, too! .Not really that many choices for beads though. They also have friendly employees. The shop space is a little small so only a few customers would make it crowded
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Located in the center of Berkeley. You go to watch and evening show your greated brightly lit old fashioned cinema.
This is a small cinema with only a few screens. They tend to play more artsey...
Located in the center of Berkeley. You go to watch and evening show your greated brightly lit old fashioned cinema.
This is a small cinema with only a few screens. They tend to play more artsey films that are not shown at their larger multiplex counterparts on general release at the larger multiplexes..
The auditoriums are kind of small with the seats crammed close together and the cieling resembles the night sky with little white lights that look like stars. Its not very comfortable but you go for the character of the place and maybe to see a film that isnt on the big screens elsewhere
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This restaurant has a modern decor - very unlike your typical Chinese restaurant. The food is good (much better than Chinese takeout! not greasy) and reasonably priced. I eat there often at lunch at...
This restaurant has a modern decor - very unlike your typical Chinese restaurant. The food is good (much better than Chinese takeout! not greasy) and reasonably priced. I eat there often at lunch at the service at lunch has alwasy been friendly although occasionally I would prefer a more attentive waitstaff. Only once did I try to visit this resataurant in the evening - they left us standing in the entry & did not acknowledge our prescence or come to greet us - so we left!
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Located right in the main shopping area of San Francisco this place is big. Theres two seperate building one contains Mens Clothing / Young men and across the street is the Womens, houseware and...
Located right in the main shopping area of San Francisco this place is big. Theres two seperate building one contains Mens Clothing / Young men and across the street is the Womens, houseware and jewelery.
The items tend to be extremely marked up in price and only during one of their multiple sales become decently priced. It is nice that the clothing is divided by brand so you can easily go to the brand you normally wear and find it.
The sales staff are a little 'stuck up' and seem to eye you like your going to run out the store with their merchandise but sometimes you can find a good deal.
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