Visiting UC Irvine, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Irvine neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, including two on-campus dining options, a local representative of the Starbucks chain and a sandwich-and-salad spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in UC Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Anthill Pub & Grille
Topping the list is bar and traditional American spot Anthill Pub & Grille, at 4200 Campus Drive. Located in the UC Irvine Student Center, Suite C215, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 383 reviews on Yelp.
2. Starbucks
Next up is a member of the Starbucks chain at 5171 California Ave., Suite 120. With four stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. In addition to coffee, the store offers tea, pastries and other treats.
3. Crystal Cove Cafe
Traditional American spot Crystal Cove Cafe, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 5221 California Ave., four stars out of 24 reviews. It's located in an office park and closed on weekends.
4. Brandywine Commons
Brandywine Commons, a traditional American dining hall on the UC Irvine campus, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. Head over to 557 E. Peltason Drive to see for yourself.
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