Looking to uncover all that West San Carlos/Burbank has to offer? Get to know this area of San Jose by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Ethiopian restaurant to a leather goods store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West San Carlos/Burbank, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine
Topping the list is Ethiopian, gluten-free and vegetarian spot Walia Ethiopian Cuisine. Located at 2208 Business Circle, it's the most popular place in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,320 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant serves authentic Ethiopian dishes to its customers. Some of the more famous customers that have stopped in to dine include Mark Zuckerberg, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Google founder Larry Page.
2. The Breakfast Club
Next up is traditional American breakfast and brunch spot The Breakfast Club, offering waffles and more, situated at 1432 W. San Carlos St. With four stars out of 1,853 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll find items like omelettes, 10 different types of eggs Benedicts, pancakes, waffles and more.
Yelper Amanda C. wrote, "The Breakfast Club's food is second to none. Great portions, but what sets it apart is the flavors. You can taste every element to the dish, and they're always a variety of colors with beautiful plating too."
3. Just Leather
Just Leather, a spot to score leather goods and motorcycle gear and accessories, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 125 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2370 Stevens Creek Blvd. to see for yourself.
The family-owned business has been creating custom leather jackets, saddlebags, tool bags and more for over 50 years. The shop also specializes in repairing leather goods back to their original glory.
4. Piñatas La Fiesta
Check out Pinatas La Fiesta, which has earned five stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp. You can find the candy store and party supply rental spot at 1524 W. San Carlos St.
Along with custom piñatas, the store has bounce house rentals, table and chair rentals and other party decor. Since 2014, owners Guillermo Quiroz and Adriana Uribe have made it their mission to promote Mexican celebrations and traditions through their business, according to the store's website.
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