Looking to uncover all that Paradise Park has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a knitting supplies store to a vegan restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Paradise Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. A Verb for Keeping Warm
Topping the list is fabric store A Verb for Keeping Warm, which offers knitting supplies and more. Located at 6328 San Pablo Ave. (between 63rd and 64th streets.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp.
The shop sells fiber, yarn, fabric and more to create textiles and home goods. A Verb for Keeping Warm also offers classes like knitting, spinning, sewing, quilting and weaving, as well as an outdoor class on how to naturally dye fabrics.
2. James and the Giant Cupcake
Next up is James and the Giant Cupcake, a spot to score custom cakes and cupcakes, situated at 6326 San Pablo Ave. (between 63rd and 64th streets). With 4.5 stars out of 504 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The bakery offers uniquely flavored cupcakes and custom cakes like gluten-free vegan salt and caramel, cocoa crazy, red velvet, vanilla buttercream and more. James and the Giant Cupcake can also cater weddings and other events.
3. Namaste Pizza
Indian and Asian fusion spot Namaste Pizza, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5942 San Pablo Ave. (between 60th and 59th streets), 4.5 stars out of 308 reviews.
On the menu, you'll find artisan pizzas like chicken masala pizza, spicy gyro pizza, tandoorilicious chicken pizza, mango monsoon and more. All pizzas can be made vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. You can also find cheesy garlic bread and chicken wings.
4. Home Grown Oakland
Home Grown Oakland, a spot to score juices, smoothies, sandwiches and salads, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 230 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6501 San Pablo Ave. (between 66th and 65th streets) to try it for yourself.
According to its website, "[Home Grown Oakland] takes pride in serving the freshest Californian favorites while adding in exotic Latin, Asian, and Mediterranean flavors to the mix."
Menu items include brown rice gluten-free grain bowls, wraps, smoothies, elixirs and tonics, kombucha, açaí bowls and more.
5. Pepples Donut Farm
Finally, check out Pepples Donut Farm, which has earned four stars out of 637 reviews on Yelp. You can find the vegan and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts and more, at 6037 San Pablo Ave. (between 60th and 61st streets).
Here, you'll find an all-vegan menu that includes breakfast burritos, mac and cheese, tacos, cold brew coffee and plant-based milks. There are also vegan doughnuts with flavors like chocolate cookie, lemon poppyseed and vanilla sprinkle.
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