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Check out the 5 top spots in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood

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Published on October 01, 2019
Check out the 5 top spots in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhoodCommonWealth Cafe & Public House | Photo: Brian L./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Pill Hill has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Korean restaurant to a barbecue spot.

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

1. A Taste Of Denmark

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Topping the list is bakery A Taste of Denmark. Located at 3401 Telegraph Ave. (between 580th and 34th streets.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 336 reviews on Yelp. 

Here, you'll find cakes, danishes, scones, fruit tarts, quiches, cake pops baguettes, cupcakes and more. 

2. Dan Sung Sa

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Next up is Korean spot Dan Sung Sa, situated at 2775 Telegraph Ave. (between Merrimac and 28th streets). With four stars out of 790 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The menu features grilled pork belly, vegetable tempura, kimchi fried rice and seafood pancakes, as well as an array of soups, noodles and small bites like the dried squid and Korean egg custard. 

3. Phat Matt's BBQ

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Phat Matt's BBQ, a spot to score barbecue and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3415 Telegraph Ave. (between 580th and 34th streets), four stars out of 513 reviews.

The restaurant serves classic southern favorites made with Matt's own rubs and sauces that have no added salt. On the menu, look for brisket, pulled pork, ribs, cornbread, peach cobbler and more. 

4. CommonWealth Cafe & Public House

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CommonWealth Cafe & Public House, a pub, beer bar and British spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 453 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2882 Telegraph Ave. (between 28th and 29th streets.) to see for yourself. 

"Oakland's neighborhood spot in the spirit of a traditional pub with an East Bay twist. Offering 18 taps of locally made beer and cider as well as a crafted collection of bottles imported from the United Kingdom," reads the restaurant's Yelp page. 

5. Bee Healthy Honey Shop

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Check out Bee Healthy Honey Shop, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp. You can find the honey spot at 2950 Telegraph Ave. (between 30th and 29th streets). 

The shop offers pure, raw local honey. Bee Healthy Honey Shop also offers classes for those looking to learn the basics of beekeeping. 


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