Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 20, 2019
Check out the 4 top spots in Oakland's Mosswood neighborhoodHomeroom | Photo: Janice C./Yelp

Visiting Mosswood, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bagel shop to a record store.

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

1. Homeroom

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Topping the list is traditional American spot Homeroom, which offers comfort food and more. Located at 400 40th St. (between Webster Street and Shafter Avenue.), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 5,502 reviews on Yelp.

Homeroom specializes in various styles of mac and cheese. Customers can order the Mexican chorizo, which includes chorizo, jack cheese, chipotle adobo and served with cilantro and lime, the jalapeño popper and the chicken bacon ranch, with grilled chicken, bacon, sharp cheddar, crispy breadcrumbs and ranch. Make sure to leave room for the banana creme parfait, peanut butter pie and the gluten free vegan brownie. Click here to view the menu.

2. Beauty's Bagel Shop

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Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Beauty's Bagel Shop, which offers bagels and sandwiches, situated at 3838 Telegraph Ave. (between 39th and 38th streets). With four stars out of 769 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the menu, expect to find wood fired bagels that come with an assortment of toppings available, including veggie cheese, herb goat cheese and chopped liver. You'll also find bagel sandwiches with egg salad and organic fried chicken. 

3. Tin & Pig - Kang Tong Degi

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Tin & Pig - Kang Tong Degi, a gastropub and Korean spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 335 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3702 Telegraph Ave. (between MacArthur Boulevard and 37th Street.) to see for yourself.

When it comes to menu options, you will find hot pots, soup, noodle, rice and stir fry dishes, and grilled plates, like the chicken gizzard, spicy pork and deep fried squid. 

4. 1-2-3-4 Go Records

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Check out 1-2-3-4 Go Records, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score vinyl records and more at 420 40th St., Suite 5 (between Webster Street and Shafter Avenue).

The store buys and sells used records, and offers customers new releases for popular, underground and local bands. The location also hosts live performances.


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