Visiting East Oakland, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know the neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Vietnamese cafe to a doughnut shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Vientian Café
Topping the list is Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian spot Vientian Café. Located at 3801 Allendale Ave. (between 39th and 38th avenues), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 898 reviews on Yelp.
The owners say Vientian Cafe, which opened in 2002, was the first place in the Bay Area to offer authentic Laotian cuisine. Items on the menu include beef larb, spicy green papaya salad, fish cakes, curry dishes and more.
2. Dick's Donuts
Next up is Dick's Donuts at 3417 High St. With 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The shop serves up a variety of doughnuts, including apple fritters, cinnamon twists, glazed doughnuts, chocolate eclairs and more.
Yelper Sean S. wrote, "Been eating Dick's Donuts for 30 years. They have a great taste and flavor. The apple fritters are awesome. All of their doughnuts are substantial and filling, too."
3. On the Runway
Shoe store and women's clothing spot On the Runway, which offers accessories and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3407 High St. (between Quigley Place and Porter Street), four stars out of 16 reviews.
On the Runway, which opened in 2005, offers both casual and formal clothing in junior to plus-size fits. Recent arrivals include hologram pants, bodystockings and more.
"This is an awesome shop for cool clothes and accessories for ladies. Be sure to stop by and check it out," wrote Yelper Valda S.
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