What are the opening hours?

Monday 7:30am - 8:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 8:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 8:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 8:30pm Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm Saturday 7:30am - 8:30pm Sunday 7:30am - 8:30pm

The Annex

We serve prepared foods made with the same organic ingredients we sell in our stores. We have a hand-picked selection of artisan wines and craft beers.

The Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex is an employee-owned market preparing wholesome, organic meals and sides. Soups, sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, vegan options, organic, fair-trade coffee, pastries, cakes and more. Our focus is on organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, sustainable foods and beverages. We favor companies who are powered by renewable energy whenever possible.

09/03/2026

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions" music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

Shefali Shah Presents Aguacero

Shefali Shah: vocals, minor percussion, dance
Ali "Choco" Luna: percussion and dance
Forooza Baradar: percussion, vocals and dance
Hector Lugo: percussion and vocals
Roman "Ito" Carrillo: percussion and vocals
Liris Robles: vocals and dance, guitar
Ximena Montes: vocals, minor percussion and dance
Iselah Pabon Ramos: vocals and dance
Ayla Davila: percussion and vocals

Batey Boricua

The first hour of the show will be a presentation by Aguacero that focuses on the traditional and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance. Bomba is the oldest living music and dance tradition of the island. Instrumentation is barrel drums or barriles, cuas (a pair of sticks played on a small mounted hollow drum, and one maraca. Voice and dance are a key aspect of the instrumentation and the rhythm and cadence of Bomba.

The second hour will feature a Batey de Bomba or a community jam where we invite people from the community to participate with us, dancing, singing and playing.

https://naturalgrocery.com/2026/08/27/the-annex-sessions-shefali-shah-presents-aguacero-wednesday-september-9-2026/

08/29/2026

Daniel’s Staff Wine Pick from The Annex Wine & Beer Department 8/28/26
Poderi Parpinello Cagnulari $30.99
Sardinia, Italy

A rare grape from Sardinia, medium-bodied, vibrant red berry fruit. Sharp acidity & spicy. Organic.

08/27/2026

On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions" music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

Key Elements LJE

Patricia Thumas: Bandleader, Pianist, Composer, Coro
Sue "Suki" Kaye: Congas, Percussion, Coro
Nzingah Smith: Flute, Saxes (Guest Sub & Former KEY Elements Bandmember)
Joyce Baker: Trap Drums, Coro
Sylvia Sherman: Bass, Coro
Inés Vargas-Fraenkel: Vocals, Hand Percussion

KEY ELEMENTS Latin Jazz Ensemble, is an All-Woman sextet based in the SF Bay Area, established in 2017, performing original hypnotic & exotic Latin Jazz compositions written by Pianist Patricia Thumas, along with classic Latin Jazz & Salsa by the masters of the genre for your dancing pleasure!

This is going to be the fourth performance at the Annex Sessions, in which the ensemble has been well received & has had memorable performances! We aim to make you wiggle your hips and soothe your Souls!

https://naturalgrocery.com/2026/08/17/the-annex-sessions-key-elements-lje-wednesday-september-2-2026/

08/26/2026

New deals are in our stores just in time for back to school! Save big on your favorite snacks, drinks, and school lunch essentials! Stop in soon — these deals are only here until September 8!

08/25/2026

Regular Hours at all locations for Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026

08/20/2026

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions" music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

Ragamenco
Featuring:
Javier Jiménez – guitar
Luis Jiménez – cajón & percussion
Satish Pillai – piano
Nilan Chaudhuri – tabla
Devi SenGupta – vocals
Mallar Bhattacharya – sarode
Chris Bastian – double bass

Ragamenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries⁠. A collaboration of Spanish, Indian and USA musicians from the Bay Area, Ragamenco explores exciting new territories by combining haunting Indian classical melodies with exciting gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions from Spain. Come hear ancient traditions from the Old World finding a new voice in California.

https://naturalgrocery.com/2026/08/12/the-annex-sessions-ragamenco-wednesday-august-26-2026/

08/15/2026

Daniel’s Staff Wine Pick from The Annex Wine & Beer Department 8/14/26
Sefu Red Blend & Sefu White Blend $23.99
Crisana, Romania

Red Blend – Pinto Noir & Syrah, bright but tart red fruit, cranberry and strawberry, with an orange fruit rind finish.

White Blend – Chardonnay, Reisling, Furmit & Tamaioasa Romaneasca. Unfiltered on the funky side.

08/14/2026

Join Wine Maker Thomas DeBiase from Jupiter Wines and explore their wines on Thursday, August 27 from 5pm-6pm at The Annex, 10387 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito.

Jupiter Wine Co. considers themselves more than just a wine company and more than just a community of like-minded individuals that share a love for minimal intervention wines. When you support Jupiter Wine Company, you don’t just drink natural wines; you can have the confidence that 100% of the profits generated go to affordable housing solutions for the communities most responsible for its creation.

“We believe that those who seek out thoughtful wines are thoughtful people, and together we’re here to Raise Your Vibration.”

There is a small tasting fee of $5, and you must be 21+ to participate.

08/13/2026

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6-8:30pm “The Annex Sessions" music series will continue at The Annex (El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company Prepared Food Annex), 10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito with

Javier Navarrette’s “Modupue Wednesday” Presents

Hector Lugo y La Mixta Criolla
Featuring:
Hector Lugo- Percussion/ Vocal
Roman Ito Carrillo- Percussion/Vocal
Camilo Landau – Cuatro/Vocal
Ayla Davila - Bass
Raul Navarrette – Trombone
Javier Navarrette – Percussion/Vocal
With Special Guests!

Javier Navarrette curates shows with various artists from different cultures in the Bay Area, as well as presenting his own global music projects at “Modupue Wednesdays”

Modupue- Thank you

https://naturalgrocery.com/2026/08/12/the-annex-sessions-modupue-wednesday-with-hector-lugo-y-la-mixta-criolla-wednesday-august-19-2026/

08/12/2026

New deals are in! We've got savings on Crofter's Organic Annie's Homegrown Santa Cruz Organic and much more until August 25! Stop in our stores and save!

Address

10387 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA
94530

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday	7:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday	7:30am - 8:30pm

Website

http://www.naturalgrocery.com/

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