Sacramento/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 17, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots in Stockton's Midtown West neighborhoodPhoto: Blackwater Cafe/Yelp

Spending time in Midtown West? Get to know this Stockton neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a noodle house to an ice cream shop.

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

1. Smitty's Wings & Things

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Topping the list is pizza spot Smitty's Wings & Things, which offers chicken wings and burgers. Located at 946 N. Yosemite St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 518 reviews on Yelp. Wing flavor options include garlic chili, Thai sweet and sour and mango habanero.

2. Blackwater Cafe

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Next up is music venue, coffee and tea and breakfast and brunch spot Blackwater Cafe, situated at 912 N. Yosemite St. With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. On the menu you'll find a grilled pesto tomato sandwich, a balsamic chicken sandwich and French toast croissants. 

3. House of Ice Cream

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Ice cream and frozen yogurt spot House of Ice Cream is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 947 N. El Dorado St., four stars out of 274 reviews. It specializes in signature milkshake creations topped with doughnuts, whipped cream and more.

4. Saigon Bowl Noodle House

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Saigon Bowl Noodle House, a Vietnamese spot that offers noodles and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 159 Yelp reviews. Head over to 631 N. Center St. to see for yourself. Check out vermicelli noodle soups and stir-fried dishes, such as fried shrimp and vegetables, on the menu.

5. Victory Grill

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Check out Victory Grill, which has earned four stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American and comfort food spot, which offers burgers and more, at 1765 Monte Diablo Ave. Sandwich options include barbecue pulled pork, a chicken pesto panini and a bacon-infused cheeseburger. 


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