Not a comprehensive directory — a short list of shops we'd actually recommend to a friend switching to refill buying for the first time.
A small, focused refill shop in Hayes Valley covering household and personal care. Bring clean jars — they'll fill them.
Closed Mondays. Jars should be clean and dry before you bring them — they'll weigh them empty so you're charged accurately. The Van Ness Muni stop is two blocks south.
A focused Inner Sunset refill shop one block from the N Judah — oils, soaps, and a small dry goods selection done with care.
One block from the N Judah stop at 9th and Irving. Park on Irving if driving — metered and usually available on weekday mornings. Bring clean, dry jars: they weigh them empty so pricing is accurate.
The Mission location has the widest bulk selection in the Bay — one trip replaces eight single-use containers.
The Mission BART exit drops you four blocks away. Go on a weekday morning. The weekend checkout line is 15 minutes minimum.
Rockridge's most complete refill shop — bulk dry goods, a cleaning aisle, and a fermentation section that earns its shelf space.
Sundays can run low on cleaning supplies — they post updates on Instagram. The 51B from downtown Oakland drops you three blocks away. Parking on College Ave is metered; bring coins for the short visit.
Berkeley's most sustainability-minded farmers market, with a biweekly refill pop-up near the south entrance. Sunday mornings, year-round.
Downtown Berkeley BART exits one block from Oxford Street — walk straight down to the market entrance. Arrive before 11am for the best produce selection and shorter lines. The refill pop-up is near the south entrance, not the main gate.
