Farmer Joe's Marketplace - Food & Drinks category in Oakland

"I’ve been coming to farmer joes for about 3 years now and I love it. Again everything with a lens, this place has great access to wine, and cheap local produce. If you’re looking for meat it’s a little pricey but pretty good quality. Packaged goods are definitely overpriced. There’s a great selection of Asian specific packaged goods which is pretty awesome. Wine selection is also bomber. Realize too because you’re getting pretty fresh organic produce, some of it has a shorter shelf life than Costco or Safeway. I love this store it’s pretty great as a main grocery store for the area."

"best deli EVER!!! The sandwich I had yesterday on my first visit was one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever had ! so good. I went back today and tried their chicken bacon and avocado sandwich. Staff is Hella cool I got a great special order board. I mean just gourmet sandwiches at a really reasonable price I'm amazed. I'm gonna be a regular customer for sure and it feels like I'm having a healthier meal Blessings."

"I’ve shopped here almost daily for years and have always appreciated the quality and convenience, which is why this was disappointing. A recent checkout interaction left me feeling dismissed and publicly embarrassed when a simple situation was handled in a way that felt unnecessarily abrupt and impersonal. As someone who supports local markets, being treated with basic courtesy and discretion matters. I’m sharing this because I still value this store and hope the customer experience can match the quality of the products. Regular customers are part of what keeps neighborhood markets strong, and feeling welcomed and respected goes a long way."

"I would give it no stars but that’s not an option. This place is overpriced with food costing double or triple what it costs other places. When I went in today, I was harassed by people who have set up two large tables and a canopy to hustle signatures on ballots. When I said I didn’t have time to read the ballots, I was harassed by the guy collecting signatures. “I JUST TOLD YOU WHAT THEY WERE FOR, DIDN’T I?” Just massive attitude when all that was needed was an ok or a have a nice day. Security stood there on his phone doing nothing like he does every day. When I went inside, it reeked of rotting food in the deli section. I asked to talk to a manager on the way out and the cashier started arguing with me “that’s not Farmer Joe problem. You call 911! Not our problem!” The guy dogged me on the way out and this time security walked over… and began talking shit about me with him. I won’t be going back."

"I've informed management over and over again that carrying produce with the name pictured is racistand offensive. They remove the product once in awhile and then put it right back. Why? The correct name for this product is makrut! Continuing to carry this product is a choice at this point. Very disappointing and frankly I don't feel safe shopping there anymore. Change the name post haste!"