Foam Creations Sleep Shop

Top marks for Foam Creations! We’re on our second mattress from Foam Creations. Bernie is extremely helpful, informative and low-​key. We never feel like we were being «sold», and we got all the information we needed to make an educated choice. When we had a problem after the sale, Bernie went well beyond the call of duty to make it right for us. We will be back when our second ten-​year foam mattress wears out!

I’ve shopped at Foam Creations for about 113 years so it’s about time I post a review. It started a very long time ago, when I bought my first «couch» there: a folding full-​size covered foam thing with a frame. That couch lasted quite a long time.
Once I graduated to more grown-​up and fancier couches, Foam Creations restuffed many of the cushions. Their work is perfect and their prices are reasonable.
I also went back to the good olé folding full-​size covered foam for car camping; or, rather, van camping. I’ve had two or three by now. They fit perfectly in the back and are much more comfortable (and warmer) than air mattresses. They also last long enough to provide good value.
Last year, these guys helped make my mom’s last days far more comfortable by helping me choose just the right egg-​crate foam for her bed.
And now they’re saving me quite a bit by turning me onto a covered full-​size high density foam mattress for our guest bedroom. It’s $ 100 less than what I almost bought at Ikea and will probably last longer. Plus, it doesn’t smell! My guests, arriving next week, will be very happy to have a comfy mattress that doesn’t have a big dent in the middle!

Over the past 15 years I have bought four different beds from this place. The owner has always been rude, but sometimes I was lucky to interact with someone other than him. Three of the four products were good. Today, I went there ready to leave with a mattress. The owner managed to be civil for about 2 minutes. He quickly devolved into the dick he is. I didn’t get into it with him, instead went to Famous Foam Factory where I bought a mattress and was treated appropriately civil. Done with Foam Creations Dick Shop.

Bernie is the MAN. I brought in the triple-​long seat cushion from my antique-​ish leather Anthropologie couch. After 8+ years, the feathers had gone flat, and the height of the seat felt more like a kiddie chair. Bernie was super knowledgeable and helped me pick out the right firmness /​grade of foam, promised it for me by Friday, and had it done Wednesday afternoon. Excellent job, at a beyond reasonable price (~$ 200). I couldn’t be more pleased with the end product!

Bernie is a straight-​shooter. Knowledgable, affable, and fair.
I was looking for a foam topper for my oddly shaped Japanese futon. Bernie walked me through the sizes and prices, pros and cons, and skillfully addressed my concerns about toxicity, off-​gassing and maintenance.
I am very happy with the product I chose, and recommend this business to anyone looking for foam bed paraphernalia.
Not sure about the few 1-​star reviews here… my experience was fully satisfying, so if you’re on the fence, just go and see for yourself =)

I bought a 100% natural dunlop latex mattress here for a lot cheaper than part latex mattresses sold elsewhere and I couldn’t be happier. Bernie was super patient with me and helped me find the right firmness. I have chronic pain issues and my back, hips, shoulders have never been happier! Best mattress EVER!
As a bonus my allergies seem happier too and there was none of that nasty off gassing or nasty chemicals found in flame retardants. We were so happy we also bought a been bag and my boyfriend LOVES it. It was cheaper than anything we found on the internet and is GREAT quality!
He never tried to sell me something more expensive or something that I didn’t need. The owner has real integrity and that is rare, but it is also why he has been in business for so long. This place is a treasure!
Thank you Bernie! WE LOVE YOU!

I hardly ever review things on Unilocal.But, the person working at this shop was so unhelpful, almost hostile, that I feel it is important to tell people about it.
I brought in a dog bed to get new foam. Unfortunately, for me, I washed the dog bed and got rid of the old, stinky foam before bringing it in to get new foam. When presented with the upholstery shell the man working there would do nothing (I mean not a single thing) to help find foam that would work in the bed. He said «I can get you whatever you want. When you know what you want, let me know.» Then he just walked away. I went to a foam store so someone could help me find what I needed. I could have ordered something on the internet and had it delivered if I knew what I needed.

Wow! Wish there was a «no stars» option. The man who greeted us was wildly unhelpful and wouldn’t listen to us at all. Finally he threw a pen at us and told us to write down the dimensions of what we wanted, then he walked away. Going somewhere else.

We needed enough 2″ foam to make 1 cushion. I brought in a pattern piece, rounded at the back and square in the front and the man who works there, showed us the options in firmness and quality and then cut out our piece right then and there!
It was 20 $ and change which included batting and firm foam for a cushion about 16″ x 15−½″ x 2″
It took about 10 minuets!

They did a fantastic job! Got it into my head to have the four extra long cushions on my two midcentury modern sofas covered before a big party. Told Bernie I needed them in a week. He was hesitant at first since it usually takes a bit longer. But he said he thought they could do it – and they did! Six days to be precise, and they’re absolutely beautiful. I’ll be back for more to be sure. Thanks, Bernie!

My favorite-​sofa-​ever had gotten a bit lumpy, so I went to Foam Creations to see if it could be revived. They did an excellent job restoring it to (really) better than its original level of comfort. Bernard, the owner, provided me with excellent customer service, and a quick turn-​around, too. Don’t give up on your sofa… go see Bernard. He can give it new life.

I took my couch cushions in on a Saturday and I got them back the next day. They were in need of of new foam and now they are better than new. They came back better than I was hoping for. Now my couch is comfy again. These guys are the best.

This shop is a neighborhood gem. And by ‘neighborhood’ I mean East Bay Area, as there is nothing comparable. You know that ‘new’ consciousness of buy from local MAKERS? Well this place has been operating this way since the 70s. Yep-​one of the original have-​it-​your– own-​way places to customize anything related to foam. Shawn is so helpful, knowledgeable & experienced & will never steer you wrong or advise you to do something in order to make a buck. This is a rare & precious kind of customer service in this day and age. Plus it’s all top quality & so reasonable. Love this shop. A total winner. I’ve been sewing & designing for decades & keep coming back to this shop all these years. Pls don’t ever leave!

I am reupholstering my dining room chairs and needed new foam cushions. The guy who was working there (seemed to be the owner/​manager) was extremely friendly and I was able to place my order in a couple of minutes. I had six seat cushions custom cut (1″ foam) for $ 65! Great price and was able to pick them up the following day.
Super happy with this shop! :)

We went here to find a natural latex foam mattress. They have a selection of one, in four firmness’s. But it is a good one, and the price is good ($ 1,850 for Queen). We didn’t buy there, but we still are fans of the shop.
Foam everything! We plan to buy a fold up cushion mattress for our college apartment living daughter. Plus he can bring my favorite chair back to life with a new seat cushion!
This shop is a resource. Go visit.

Friendly, professional, and very reasonable prices. We’d been looking for an extra firm queen mattress for about 2 months and are so happy to have found one for $ 333! (the price was more than half the price of a Berkeley competitor) Thank you foam creations!

Great service in the shop and when they delivered and put it together. On time, flawless construction and a futon that is sure to endure the test of time.

Friendly, professional service. Quick turn around time. Reasonable prices. Local business.
I’m a happy customer!

I have come here over the years for an extra foam layer for the bed or a bean bag chair for the kids. The folks here are friendly, helpful, and are definitely foam worthy in helping us get what we needed. I wish this stuff was cheaper, but for whatever was needed, I’ve been happy with the resulting comfort.

To quote another reviewer, foam is expensive. Something to do with it being made from petroleum based products. Which I guess also makes it an enviro-​nono.
However, it does make for a very comfortable and compact tri-​fold bed, and more back-​friendly than an inflatable mattress for a several night stay, at least according to our holiday visitor. Hopefully our recent purchase from Foam Creations will serve as our guest bed for many years to come!
Friendly and quick service. Would return for any foam needs, altho I might investigate «greener» options the next time…