US Post Office

The employee here who helped me figure out how to do a complex mailing was an angel. He had all the information at his fingertips about the subtleties of certified mailing and took the time to explain all of it.

Parking can be a little tricky at this little post office. It sits right on one of the main retail streets in Alameda, Webster Street. Parking is metered out front and rarely available. There are a zillion businesses nearby that compete for those spaces. I usually end up parking on Central Avenue, which is 1 block away. Or just going residential in the streets to the south.

They definitely know how to do their job so that it's not that they are incompetent, but they're not friendly. They're like potatoes with horns so if you want to go in to a post office and be treated like something other than a unicorn, enter at your own risk.

UNBELIEVABLE! NO MAILBOXES!!! If you want to mail something you have to wait until the lobby opens at 9am and closes at 5p. WTF??? Do they not realize that people have jobs? I have never seen a mailbox in Alameda that wasn't at the post office and now they don't even have them there!!!!!!!!

This the small Post Office on Webster St near Central Ave. Yeah, the one with no parking. It's ok if you just need to drop your mail or a small package. But if you need window service, prepare for waiting in line. Sometimes the line is so long, you might think it's a "free cheese" giveaway. I avoid the place. I try to do everything online on the USPS website.

Now, there was or is a clerk there that's strict and grouchy. If your USPS forms aren't filled out right, you need to go redo it ! Which actually isn't a bad thing, because you're holding up the line. In fact, she was someone's date at my high school reunion. She was friendly and nice to talk to.

They should have a self-service kiosk in the lobby.

post 1 o'clock, there was barely a line. notice on door states they are closed at lunch 12-1 daily.

there are also 2 blue mail boxes in front.

just dropping off my kaiser at home testing kit.

When a USPS employee in a company van is waiting along with customers to get inside 15 minutes after they are supposed to be open, that's not a good sign. For two days this week, this location has opened their doors late, and not just a little late either. I waited for over half an hour before I gave up and drove to the other location. It must be great to work for the government... You can set your own hours, be late without repercussions due to short staffing.

Nice people. Expedient service.The line moved right along. Interaction was informative and courteous. I would return.

The carriers here keep delivering my packages to my neighbor in the front apt, even though i have my apt # on the package. If it shows delivered but i didn't get it i know my neighbor kept the package from Amazon, this time i got the package and it was opened and i guess they didn't like the salt i ordered so they decided to bring it to my door. Alameda, Webster carriers need to do better.

This came in my mail box. This other piece of mail was delivered on purpose. This is what blackmail looks like. My neighbors have been doing way to much. I guess someone wants me to no how good they got it. How much is being controlled. But the funny part is this other person's mail was not in my box. This has been on going with my neighbors enjoying using my mailbox for mail and deliveries. Especially Amazon...How is this piece of mail at 62nd Ave, but not delivered here. My emails has been monitored along with anything else. At times my packages would not be delivered to my address it was being put on management's back porch...Not a mistake.

Probably the rudest lady working today. She's on the phone constantly, talking thru her earplug and not paying attention.. or even looking at your face.