Looking to uncover all that the Dimond has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an ice cream shop to a health market.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Dimond, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Food Mill
Topping the list is health market and grocery store The Food Mill, which offers vitamins and supplements and more. Located at 3033 MacArthur Blvd. (between Laurel and Maple avenues), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp.
The market offers organic produce, a bulk section featuring a wide variety of flours, nuts and granolas, supplements, gluten-free items, natural beauty products and more.
2. Dimond Cafe
Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Dimond Cafe, which offers burgers and more, situated at 3430 Fruitvale Ave. (between Sloan Street and MacArthur Boulevard). With four stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll find pastries, sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, omelets and more. There's also daily specials, like the Wednesday pastrami deal.
3. Loard's Ice Cream
Loard's Ice Cream, a spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2825 MacArthur Blvd. (between Georgia Street and Coolidge Avenue), four stars out of 112 reviews.
The ice cream shop boasts flavors like ube, green tea, maple walnut, cinnamon toast cereal, coffee, black raspberry and more. There's also sundaes with toppings like hot fudge, gummy bears and caramel to choose from.
4. Kasper's Hot Dogs
Kasper's Hot Dogs, a spot to score sandwiches and hot dogs, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2551 MacArthur Blvd. (between Laguna and Wilson avenues) to see for yourself.
The menu features hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, chili, chips, tamales and more.
5. Isha Couture
Check out Isha Couture, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. You can find the women's clothing, makeup artist and plus size fashion spot at 2569 MacArthur Blvd. (between Laguna and Wilson avenues).
Isha Couture specializes in dresses, rompers, sweaters, skirts, jewelry, accessories and more for women of all sizes.
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