South Berkeley Produce and Meat Market

"Best place to shop everything is so clean the quality of meat is so fresh, they have variety of products, and very good costumer service."

"1) The meat is expensive. But the guy there will trick you to believe that you are getting an amazing deal! I am an aware of meat prices so out of politeness I said nothing. 2) The guy didn't ask me how I like my meat to be cut. When he was about to pack the meat I told him to cut it into small pieces very politely. He gave the impression that he was very annoyed. 3) Then he was about to charge me for cutting meat which he again never mentioned. When I saw that he said ok I will waive the cutting fee. But when I went to the counter I saw he only waived for the chicken but not the beef. I found him dishonest and disrespectful. I am not a person who will cause a scene. So I decided to pay and didn't mention anything about the cutting fees for beef and just decided not to go there in life! I went to so many halal meat shops here in East Bay and South Bay but never ever saw this much non-transparency."

"Finally, I can get Algerian products, ingredients and spices! The best neighborhood Family owned convenience store and Halal butcher here in East Bay. Must try Mergez beef or chicken. Also, Algerian pastries...yum Welcoming, friendly and generous owners. Very good customer service and very helpful. It is my weekly stop for my grocery shopping. Check it out and see for your self. Cheers,"

"Amazing service. Great store for algerian / North African goodies. Merzak us a great person that can help you with the best quality of meat or anything else Meat is fresh and halal - much better than Taj Mahal it is worthy Algerian products like bimo algerian jam couscous مطلوع خبز كوسة and more You will also find great algerian traditional cookies This store has a great service and can help with really greasy and raisonnable prices I also like the olive oil they sell Anyway go and you will find all what you need and more. Highly recommended"

"As a Moroccan I was delighted to find kitchenware from my country and many grocery items like moroccan olive oil, spices, dried mint and verbeena (louiza). And the best part are the moroccan clay tagines and kasria. The store owners are absolutely nice and helpful. I highly recommend this store to any North African person."