Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Retail & Industry
Published on November 15, 2019
Here are Berkeley's top 5 framing spotsArtistic Picture Framing | Photo: Gabrielle A./Yelp

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top framing spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for framing.

November is the top month of the year for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Berkeley area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and email marketing for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Berkeley-area retail and wholesale businesses grew to $87 for the metro area in November of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Artistic Picture Framing

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First on the list is Artistic Picture Framing. Located at 1975 Shattuck Ave. (between University Avenue and Berkeley Way) in Downtown Berkeley, the printing service, art gallery and framing spot is the highest-rated framing place of its kind Berkeley, boasting five stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp.

2. Nielsen Arts Gallery & Custom Framing

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Next up is Nielsen Arts Gallery & Custom Framing, situated at 1537 Solano Ave. (between Peralta Avenue and Neilson Street). With five stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery and framing spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Framer's Workshop

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The Framer's Workshop, located at 2439 Channing Way (between Telegraph Avenue and Dana Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art restoration spot 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews.

4. North Berkeley Frame

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North Berkeley Frame, an art gallery and framing spot, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 16 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1744 Shattuck Ave. (between Delaware and Francisco streets) to see for yourself.

5. Cheap Pete's Frame Factory Outlet

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Check out Cheap Pete's Frame Factory Outlet, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp. You can find the framing spot at 2999 College Ave.


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