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Oakland's top 3 delis, ranked

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Published on October 28, 2019
Oakland's top 3 delis, rankedSierra Deli & Market | Photo: Jessica O./Yelp

Looking to try the top delis around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top delis in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

Shoppers in the Oakland area tend to spend more in October at food and beverage shops than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and marketing automation for small businesses. Daily transactions at Oakland-area food and beverage shops rose to 14,072 for the metro area in October of last year, second only to June with an average of 14,481, and 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Sierra Deli & Market

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First on the list is Sierra Deli & Market. Located at 311 Oak St., Suite C3 in Jack London Square, the deli, which offers sandwiches, salads and more, is the highest-rated deli in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 365 reviews on Yelp.

2. Grand Lake Kitchen

PHOTO: CICI L./YELP

Next up is Adams Point's Grand Lake Kitchen, situated at 576 Grand Ave. With four stars out of 1,060 reviews on Yelp, the deli and New American breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Ratto's International Market

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Last but not least, there's Ratto's International Market, a Jack London Square favorite with four stars out of 356 reviews. Stop by 821 Washington St. to hit up the grocery store and deli next time the urge strikes.


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