Giovanni's Produce & Grocery

Looking for an amazing produce / natural / local / specialty grocery store in El Cerrito ? You’ve found it. As someone who shops at farmers markets and has worked in specialty food and goes to international stores for hard to find ingredients, I was blown away that Giovanni’s literally has everything I would ever want to buy including large jars of grape leaves. The outside is low key. The inside has everything you need.

Love going to this little neighborhood corner grocery store. It's such a laid back shopping experience unlike being at a supermarket. Yeah it might not be fancy or designer looking but at least you can find what you need quick, the staff is friendly and give you the time of the day, plenty of parking, not crowded, can actually find some good deals, and can find some unique items. You won't be nagged or guilt tripped to make donations that only benefit the corporate office. The only thing lacking here is a fresh meat and deli counter...

Local family owned. Great people run this store. Great produce & variety of products. Was our saving grace during the pandemic. 10/6/24- Great market still. Huge variety of pasta, local breads, Italian products, craft beers & everything you might need. 4/1/25 No foolin' awesome market with wonderful people!!!

This was a convenient little produce market before the pandemic, an old and locally owned establishment that it felt good to support. But WOW did they rise to the occasion when folks stopped wanting to visit the bigger grocery stores! They have so much stuff now! They’re close to being a one-stop shop — only missing a butcher counter. But they have SO MANY STAPLES, plus fresh Acme (and also shipments lately from a Point Richmond bakery that makes a mean sourdough!) and amazing local pies, pastries, and galettes. Also, some really nice and reasonably priced produce, organic as well as non-. Also if you’re into Italian cuisine, they’ve got some great imports. They also keep expanding their wine/beer/alcohol selection. If it isn’t already obvious,,I just love this place — and everyone who wo

I love Giovanni's. I've been stopping in there for after school treats since my oldest was in Preschool down the street (he's 10 now). I love to pick up local pastries (Stonehenge scones) and produce for dinner when we're in. They've always been very friendly to my boys, despite the fact that they are a bit wild. They also have the best produce around. Their potatoes are second to none - they actually *taste* like potatoes.