El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company

100% Organic Produce. Leaders in Non-GMO labeling and transparency. Employee owned business (ESOP). Natural, Wholesome foods. Local products. Rooftop honey. FishWise Seafood, pasture raised meats, sulfite free cured meats. Vitamins, Supplements, Chinese Herbs, Non-toxic body care and beauty supplies.

Established in 1981.
In the early 70s, Bob Gerner (Company Founder) started peddling his home-made granola. That early business morphed into a brick and mortar business called Gilman Gourmet on Gilman street in Berkeley. In 1981, he re-created the location as a specialty grocery store selling natural food products. In 1987, he opened the El Cerrito location. In 2002, Bob transitioned the company to employee ownership (ESOP model). And in 2014, we opened our third storefront: The Prepared Food Annex.

Robert – aka Bob G.
Manager
Bob is driven to bring the best, organic, products to the people in his community. He has a deep passion for health, wellness and good food (…and artisan wine, especially riesling).