Your guide to the 5 top spots in Stockton's University neighborhood

Your guide to the 5 top spots in Stockton's University neighborhoodFat City Brew & BBQ. | Photo: Rachel K./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on May 17, 2019

Looking to uncover all that the University area has to offer? Get to know this Stockton neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to an authentic Greek spot.

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

1. Fat City Brew & BBQ

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Topping the list is pub and brewery Fat City Brew & BBQ, which offers barbecue and more. Located at 1740 Pacific Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 229 reviews on Yelp.

This spot's "two-handed sammies" are aptly named, due to their large size. Each sandwich also comes with your choice of side, ranging from a healthy garden salad to macaroni and cheese. Stop by to try the pulled pork or pulled chicken sammie with barbecue sauce. The meat plates feature a juicy half-chicken, a half or full slab of ribs or combination entrees with additional meat choices.

Happy hour is every Tuesday through Friday from 4-6 p.m., with plentiful appetizers and beer and wine on tap.

2. Siamese Street Thai Restaurant

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Next up is Thai spot Siamese Street Thai Restaurant, situated at 3236 Pacific Ave. With four stars out of 523 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Open seven days a week, Siamese Street serves up an authentic Thai food experience for both lunch and dinner. Choose from a variety of curries, fried rice, noodles, seafood, soups, salads and appetizers.

Stopping in on your lunch hour? Try the Siamese fried rice with bell peppers, carrots, onions, mushrooms and Thai basil. Date night? Start with the fresh spring rolls or a ginger salad before diving into your Panang curry, a creamy peanut, red curry sauce with blended kaffir lime leaves served with your choice of sticky, brown or jasmine rice.

The bar features beer, wine and cocktails, while the desserts focus on traditional favorites like sweet sticky rice with mango and deep-fried banana with ice cream.

3. House of Shaw Espresso Cafe

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House of Shaw Espresso Cafe, a spot to score coffee, tea, bagels and sandwiches, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 227 Dorris Place, 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews. 

House of Shaw also offers croissants, soups and salads, desserts, beer, wine and ice cream beverages. Traditional and specialty coffee and tea beverages include hot and iced espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas and chai tea. 

4. Cocoro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar

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Cocoro Japanese Bistro & Sushi Bar, a sushi bar and Japanese spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 478 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2105 Pacific Ave. to see for yourself. 

This restaurant features an extensive menu of sushi, sashimi, appetizers, salads and entrees for both lunch and dinner. If you want to stick with sushi, try the asparagus roll, the beef cilantro roll and the spicy tuna roll. Interested in sampling other menu items? Order the sesame chicken teriyaki or the shrimp, squid and vegetable tempura, both of which are served with rice and a mixed green salad.

5. Go Falafel Greek Food

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Finally, check out Go Falafel Greek Food, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Greek and Mediterranean spot at 236 W. Alpine Ave. 

Select from salads, wraps, kebabs and meal platters, including items like the falafel salad, the chicken shawarma wrap and the kafta kebab plate with grilled ground beef over rice and served with hummus, salad, pita bread and savory tzatziki sauce; and don't leave without finishing your meal with a piece (or two) of baklava.


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