Explore the 4 top spots in Oakland's Shafter neighborhood

Explore the 4 top spots in Oakland's Shafter neighborhoodPhoto: The Well/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on May 17, 2019

Looking to uncover all that Shafter has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery to a grocery store.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Shafter, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Mariposa Baking Company

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Topping the list is bakery and gluten-free spot Mariposa Baking Company, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 5427 Telegraph Ave., Unit D3 (between 55th Street.), it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp.

The bakery serves up a wide selection of gluten-free baked goods like bacon and cheddar quiche muffins, California lemon cake, cupcakes, bagels, doughnuts and more. Breakfast and lunch patrons can also order heartier fare like the smoked salmon sandwich, pot pie or lasagne boat.

Check out the entire menu here.

2. The Well

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Next up is cafe and breakfast and brunch spot The Well, situated at 5443 Telegraph Ave. (between 55th Street). With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the gluten-free menu, look for granola bowls, rice bowls, salads and daily "pay-what-you-can karma meals," which the restaurant offers to keep healthy food accessible. The cafe also offers coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, kava and herbal syrups.  

(Check out the menu.)

3. The Wine Mine

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The Wine Mine, a spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5427 Telegraph Ave., Suite D1 (between 55th Street), 4.5 stars out of 129 reviews. This warehouse-type store offers a wide selection of wine at all price points; it also stocks international beer and ciders.

Every Saturday, the store hosts $1 tastings, where customers can sample five or more distinct wines. Take a look at the what's in stock here.

4. Temescal Produce Market

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Temescal Produce Market, a grocery store that offers fruits, veggies and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 80 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5121 Telegraph Ave. (between Claremont Avenue and 51st Street.) to see for yourself.

This store offers organic produce and whole food options. Its shelves are full of items like coffee, pasta, snacks, hummus, bread, yogurt, meats, ice cream and more. It also has a bulk section with grains and dry goods. 


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