Reviews
Today was my first time going in to this gourmet food market, even though I have driven by it numerous times This market carries high quality foods including freshly made pasta I saw them actually making it, and the prices are less than another store that makes their own. Cheese lovers--if you live in the East Bay you got to see what they have--an impressive bunch of cheeses. I know that they are expensive, but if you are in to gourmet foods, you got to check out what they carry. Mid-January, 2022, we had to wait in line outside the store which I appreciated. There was hand sanitizer available, and they don't let too many people in at one time. Tip: be sure and take a number if you want to buy any ready made hot dishes to save time.
Market Hall Foods is the heart of Rockridge and the most vibrant food marketplace in Oakland or perhaps the entire East Bay. Let’s get it out-of-the-way: you don’t shop there for bargain eats. You shop there is a substitute for traveling the world for yummy food. For more than 30 years Market Hall Foods has imported some of the best sweet and savory foods from Europe and other countries as well as being famous for their locally made pastas, which are sold in other stores as well. Market Hall Foods is a great place to go to pick up salads or other deli food, cheeses and charcuterie for lunch or a picnic. They also try to find the most interesting and delicious food gifts from local, small producers as well as artisan food makers from around the world. Unlike most reviewers of this very special food store, which is across the street from BART, I am delivering you “insider” knowledge as someone who has worked there in the grocery department helping customers pick out perfect foods. Message me if you would like any more information or suggestions about shopping at Market Hall Foods which includes not only specialty foods but wine, fish, meats, produce, and an incredible bakery.
Undeniably the best in the Bay Area, according to visits I made all across metro SF couple years ago. May not be true today but it’s still shockingly fab. Go every couple weeks to Oakland store to stock my larder.
Too many good things to buy here. I am never disappointed. I come for the cheese and charcuterie, but always end up grabbing some ravioli and sweet onion cream sauce and other delights that you might find while waiting to pay.
Very polite crew and the manager got to me quickly. I called to locate a receipt for an expense report. The CEO of the company I work for shopped there while in California for business. Some receipts were damaged so I reached out to those businesses hoping to get some record of payment. Unfortunately, that was 2 weeks ago, and I was told this business does not keep records for payments from 2 weeks ago. I offered to leave her with the information needed to locate a receipt, but the manager informed me it was not possible.
Lovely place for a great neighbourhood like Rockridge. I live in Oakland Lake Merritt area but have come across this place couple times while in Rockridge so finally gave it a try. Lots of pasta options and also available by the pound loose for approx. 5$ a pound. I honestly found prices to be quite expensive here compared to Wholefoods where you can get organic pasta for less than 2$ per pound. Definitely seemed good quality and like I said, LOTS of different pasta options! I honestly like to support locally made stuff because that's the whole point of being environmentally friendly, right? :P Many things in this store are imported, which is great but I wouldn't come here just to buy stuff and bring it back home to Lake Merritt. Including the 4$ return BART ticket, I would end up paying a lot for groceries so not worth it for me personally on that front. We picked up couple different cheeses, cold cuts salamis 4 different types, couple jams and dark chocolate that had a good price tag on it - happy me : I was happy to see they had Bulgarian and Greek feta available loose by the pound and not super expensive - these are the stuff that's hard to find and would make me come back for. I wish this store was closer to my house to make it worth the trip here. Definitely recommend for all those around the area - great selections of cheese, meat, cold cuts, wine, pasta etc and a lovely bakery section and coffee and their restaurant.
I ordered online, so have not been to the store. Terrific experience. Easy to find products online, no issues ordering. Stellar customer service. I wanted something that was sold out and they called me to let me know when it would be available. I ordered Mariage Frères Paris Breakfast. it came quickly. I also ordered Russian Breakfast when it was available and it came right away. I would recommend them for a great selection of products and quick service!
Fabulous top-quality prepared and frozen foods, pasta, cheese and gourmet ingredients. Also wine, fish, produce and fresh meat shops, at a price. If you want the best, and can afford it, place is great!
We love shopping here. The deli food is Worth the drive from Sacramento and the bakery is awesome
A bit pricey but great product. Bread from the bakery was crusty on the outside with a tasty interior as one would expect. Got a quiche from the market which made for a great dinner with a nice green salad. Grilled some delicious lamb chops from the butcher as well. I am rarely disappointed with my purchases from the various vendors.
