Visiting San Pablo Gateway, 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 Mexican and Asian fusion restaurant to an izakaya.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in San Pablo Gateway, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Belly
Topping the list is Mexican and Asian fusion spot Belly, which offers burgers and more. Located at 1901 San Pablo Ave. (between William and 19th streets.), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,641 reviews on Yelp.
Tacos, burritos, burgers, sides and salads are all available at this location. Notable menu options include the steak and eggs burrito complete with steak, fries, fried eggs, chipotle mayo and garlic mayo; the Belly Burger with red onion, mushrooms, cheddar, house cucumbers, garlic mayo and kimchi mayo; and Cobb salad with honey-glazed bacon, tomato, egg, blue cheese, red onions and ranch dressing. (You can look at the full menu here.)
2. Shinmai
Next up is izakaya and cocktail bar Shinmai, which offers ramen and more, situated at 1825-3 San Pablo Ave. With four stars out of 795 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This place offers both lunch and dinner menus with options ranging from bento boxes and ramen to and sweets and more. Look out for specific menu options such as Grilled Hokke Toku (Japan-style day-aged fish with spices) or Black Tonkotsu Ramen with shoyu egg, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, scallions and black garlic oil. (Check out the menu here.)
3. Plenty
Plenty, a bakery that offers coffee and tea and sandwiches, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 117 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1825 San Pablo Ave. (between 19th and 18th streets.) to see for yourself.
Score plates such as avocado and poached egg toast with hollandaise and side salad; Caesar salads with croutons and parmesan cheese; or a brown rice bowl complete with kale, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, shredded cabbage, broccoli and poached egg kimchi. (Check out the menu here.)
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