Spending time in Jack London Square? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cupcake shop to an authentic Indian restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Jack London Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Fat Lady
Topping the list is The Fat Lady, an upscale New American restaurant and bar. Located at 201 Washington St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 964 reviews on Yelp. The fine dining establishment serves lunch and dinner, as well as a weekend brunch, with menu highlights being chicken marsala, rack of lamb, pork chops, steaks and seafood pasta. You can check out the full wine list here.
2. Angel Cakes Cupcakes
Next up is cake and cupcake bakery Angel Cakes Cupcakes, situated in the historic Gingerbread House building at 745 Fifth St. (between Brush and Castro Streets). There are dozens of cake flavors available, such as almond apricot, chocolate raspberry, lavender vanilla and rose pistachio. Custom orders can be made as well. With five stars out of 502 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Annapurna Restaurant and Bar
Indian and Himalayan/Nepalese spot Annapurna Restaurant and Bar is another top choice. The restaurant serves classic dishes from India and Nepal, such as palak paneer (minced spinach with fried cheese cubes in a light creamy sauce), bhindi kahari (Himalayan-style cut okra cooked in special curry sauce) and chana masala (garbanzo beans cooked with special herbs and spices). Yelpers give the business, located at 948 Clay St. (between 10th and Ninth Streets), 4.5 stars out of 317 reviews, and you can check out the full menu here.
4. Souley Vegan
Souley Vegan, a vegan spot that offers 100% plant based salads, burgers and more, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 2,487 Yelp reviews. The vegan menu features Louisiana-style and Creole fare, such as chicken and waffles, Southern fried tofu, okra gumbo and po' boy sandwiches. Head over to 301 Broadway to see for yourself, or check out the details about Souley Vegan's catering services here.
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