Looking to uncover all that Benton Park has to offer? Get to know this Bakersfield neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a chocolatier to a department store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Benton Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. See's Candies
Topping the list is candy store, gift shop and chocolatier and shop See's Candies. Located at 2701 Ming Ave., Valley Plaza Center, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp. In addition to chocolate, See's offers brittle, lollipops and toffee.
2. Sears Watch and Jewelry Repair
Next up is watch repair and jewelry repair spot Sears Watch and Jewelry Repair, offering accessories and more, situated at 3001 Ming Ave., Valley Plaza Mall. With 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. Services offered include battery replacement, band replacement and quartz watch cleaning.
3. Marshalls Department Store
Department store Marshalls Department Store is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3008 Ming Ave., four stars out of 17 reviews. Marshalls offers clothing, housewares and accessories.
4. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, a smokehouse and barbecue and Southern spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 363 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2701 Ming Ave., Suite 260 to see for yourself. The eatery is part of a chain and serves up brisket nachos, barbecue beef tips and Southern fried dill pickles.
5. Ike's Love and Sandwiches
Check out Ike's Love and Sandwiches, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gluten-free spot, which offers sandwiches and more, at 2701 Ming Ave., Suite F4. All sandwiches include “Ike’s Dirty Secret Sauce,” which is baked into the bread and also used as a spread.
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