Looking to uncover all that Rockridge has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chicago pizza joint to a bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Rockridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. High Peaks Kitchen
Topping the list is Indian and Pakistani spot High Peaks Kitchen. Located at 5299 College Ave. (between Clifton Street and Bryant Avenue.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp.
According to the restaurant's website, its most popular dishes are the chicken tikka masala, papadi chana chaat and the saag paneer.
2. Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Next up is Zachary's Chicago Pizza, a spot to score pizza, situated at 5801 College Ave. (between Chabot Road and Oak Grove Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 3,468 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The original owners of Zachary's grew up in Wisconsin and found a love for Chicago-style deep dish pizza that brought them to open up their own pizza spot in the Bay Area 30 years ago, according to the website. Zachary's has won over 200 awards for its pizzas, which include specialties like the Meditteranean pie with red bell pepper, green olives, artichoke hearts, feta and Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Wood Tavern
New American spot Wood Tavern is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6317 College Ave. (between 63rd Street), 4.5 stars out of 1,874 reviews.
On the menu, you'll find items like pork and farro soup, pan-roasted duck breast, bluenose sea bass, cheese boards and more.
4. Marica
Marica, a New American spot that offers seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,824 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5301 College Ave. (between Hudson Street and Manila Avenue.) to see for yourself.
The family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers lobster, swordfish, lamb, shrimp corncakes and more. A variety of red and white wines, draft beers and cocktails are also on offer, alongside desserts like the creme brulee with orange custard.
5. La Farine
And then there's La Farine, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 657 reviews. Stop by 6323 College Ave. (between 63rd Street) to hit up the bakery, which offers coffee, tea and more, next time you're in the neighborhood.
La Farine has offered French pastries, homemade bread, cakes, cookies, tarts and more since 1977. According to the bakery's website, La Farine donates its leftover products to area food banks and senior centers and supports East Bay Area schools.
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