At the Berkeley Bowl West Cafe, pop-up vendors from all over the Bay Area are taking over the kitchen to offer a variety of delicious dishes. From BBQ to Pizza to Indonesian Street Food and more, there are amazing partners ready to feed you with the most amazing dishes!
There is a ban on pre-checkout produce bags, with the plastic film bags being phased out of use. Additionally, a new ordinance in the State of California will ban plastic film bags throughout the state starting in January 2025. This initiative is part of the City of Berkeley's goal to become a zero-waste city.
While vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks in most public indoor spaces, Berkeley Bowl West recommends the continued use of face masks, especially in crowded places. The store is committed to prioritizing the safety of staff and customers, and will adjust policies based on advice from authorities.
Customers are encouraged to use their own containers when shopping at Berkeley Bowl West, especially with the new plastic film bag ban. Reusable produce bags are available for sale in-store, and customers can use clean and dry containers for bulk foods shopping. The bulk section is fully re-opened, and customers can use clean, reusable produce bags and bulk containers.
Merchandise returns at Berkeley Bowl West are processed at Customer Service in accordance with the Store Return Policy. All sales are final on Bulk, Floral, Frozen, Refrigerated, and Perishable items unless defective. Special orders and gift card sales are final, and store credit will be given on authorized returns. Alcoholic beverages are subject to state and local restrictions for returns. EBT purchases cannot be returned for cash but may be exchanged for similar food items if defective or spoiled.