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Health Food Store for Oakland Shoppers | William's Natural Foods

Health Food Store for Oakland Shoppers

Oakland has its share of natural food options, from Temescal to Lake Merritt. But shoppers willing to head up I-80 find something different at William's Natural Foods in Richmond: an independent, family-run health food store (since 1971) built around one of the East Bay's largest bulk herb and botanical selections.

With more than 100 bulk herbs, teas, and spices sold by weight, William's is a destination for Oakland shoppers who blend their own teas, cook with hard-to-find botanicals, or simply hate paying for more than they need. Add a full vitamin and supplement department and 126 free buying guides, and it's worth the drive.

Why Oakland Shoppers Make the Drive

  • Bulk botanical destination: 100+ herbs, teas, and spices — buy a tablespoon or a pound.
  • Deep supplements: vitamins, minerals, protein, probiotics, and sports nutrition at fair prices.
  • Real guidance: 126 plain-language buying guides on everything from fish oil to bulk botanicals.
  • Trusted: voted best health food store in Richmond three years running (Best of 2026).
  • Independent: family-run since 1971 — no corporate playbook, just a good store.

Getting Here from Oakland

William's is an easy drive from Oakland via I-80/I-580 East — take the San Pablo Avenue corridor north into Richmond. The store is at 12249 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, with free parking. From Temescal or North Oakland it's roughly a 20-minute drive; from West Oakland, even quicker.

Visit William's Natural Foods

Address: 12249 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: (510) 232-1911
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–7 PM, Saturday 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

Plan your trip with our Bulk Herbs A–Z and buying guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is William's worth the drive from Oakland?

If you buy bulk herbs, teas, or supplements, yes — the 100+ botanical bulk wall and deep vitamin selection go beyond what most Oakland neighborhood stores carry.

Where do I park?

Free parking is available at the store on San Pablo Avenue.

What are the store hours?

Monday–Friday 9 AM–7 PM, Saturday 9 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.