Spending time in Bushrod? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a plant nursery to a pizzeria.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bushrod, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Dry Garden
Topping the list is plant nursery The Dry Garden. Located at 6556 Shattuck Ave. (between 66th and Fairview streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp.
Open since 1987, The Dry Garden has a huge variety of succulents, cacti, indoor plants, bamboos, Venus Fly Traps and other unusual plants.
2. Korean Souel BBQ
Next up is Korean spot Korean Souel BBQ, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 6400 Shattuck Ave. (between Alcatraz Avenue and 65th Street). With 4.5 stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll find Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, seafood pancakes, kimchi fried rice, spicy pork barbecue, dumplings and more.
3. The Braid Bar
Hair salon and waxing spot The Braid Bar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6425 Shattuck Ave. (between Alcatraz Avenue and 65th Street), 4.5 stars out of 129 reviews.
Services offered include hair braiding, weaving, twisting, loc maintenance and other natural hair techniques. The salon is open by appointment only.
4. Earthly Coffee
Earthly Coffee, a spot to score coffee, tea, sandwiches and bagels, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 134 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5506 Martin Luther King Way to see for yourself.
In addition to coffee and bagels, look for espresso drinks, ice coffee, pastries, teas, salads, soups and sandwiches on the menu.
5. Nick's Pizza
And then there's Nick's Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 382 reviews on Yelp. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers pizza, coffee and tea, at 6211 Shattuck Ave. (between 62nd and 63rd streets).
Nick's Pizza uses organic sourdough crust for all its pies and features a menu that changes every few weeks. Enjoy selections like Nick’s Pick, a prosciutto and asparagus pizza with red peppers, mozzarella, ricotta, fresh arugula and lemon vinaigrette.
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