Best of Alameda 2017: Downtown Alameda Businesses Take Top Honors
Congratulations to all the Downtown Alameda businesses that have been selected “Best of Alameda 2017” by the readers and editors of Alameda Magazine. As usual, there are a lot of them — a total of 55 this time around!
Winners were selected in four categories: Food & Drink, Retail, Services, and Lifestyle & Leisure.
A number of service-oriented businesses, along with some of Downtown Alameda’s newest businesses, received “Best of Alameda” honors for the first time since we’ve been compiling our annual version of the list.
A number of service-oriented businesses receive “Best of Alameda” honors for the first time this year, along with some of Downtown Alameda’s newest businesses. We encourage you to take time to check them out the next time you’re in the business district.
Continue reading to view an alphabetic list of all the Best of Alameda 2017 winners located in Downtown Alameda…
LIFESTYLE & LEISURE
Mayor’s 4th of July Parade (Park Street and beyond) Best Cultural Event
Starland School of Music (1631 Park Street) Best Music Lessons
Rhythmix Cultural Works (2513 Blanding Ave) Best Flamenco
Yoga Alameda (1502 Park Street) Best Yoga Teacher [Rebecca Trissell]
RETAIL
Alameda Bicycle (1522 Park Street) Best Bike Shop
Alameda Eyes Optometry (1432 Park Street) Best Eyeglass Store
Alameda See Spot Run (2510 Santa Clara Ave) Best Pet Store
Aphrodite’s Closet (1419 Park Street) Best Resale Clothing
Books Inc. (1344 Park Street) Best Book Store, Best Spoken Word or Story Slam
Dandelion Flowers & Gifts (1419 Park Street) Best Flower Shop
Global Treasures and Unique Gifts (1415 Park Street) Best Sounding Path to Peaceful Awakening
Lauren’s Closet (1420 Park Street) Best Children’s Clothing
Rocket Reuse (1355 Park Street) Best Vintage DVD and VHS Store
To Herb With Love (1336 Park Street) Best Standout Shades, Salts, and Soaps
Toy Safari (1410 Park Street) Best Children’s Store
Second Home (2534 Santa Clara Ave) Best Antique Store, Best Furniture Store
Walgreens (1600 Park Street) Best Pharmacy
SERVICES
A.T. Weber Plumbing & Mechanical (2313 Encinal Ave) Best Plumbing Contractor
Alameda Collision Repair (1911 Park Street) Best Auto Body Shop
Carroll Construction (1504 Park Street) Best Building Contractor
Complements Hair Design (1422 & 1414 Everett St) Best Hairstylist or Colorist [Andrea Guyette]
Edward Jones (1430 Everett Street #A) Best Financial Planner [Jane Watson]
Island Acupuncture (2424 Blanding Avenue, Suite 102) Best Acupuncturist [Tracy Zollinger, L.Ac.]
Lars G. Hansson (2504 Santa Clara Ave) Best Accounting or Tax Practice
Lovely Brows & Skin (1414 Everett Street) Best Place to Get a Facial
Lucky 13 Tattoos (1301-1/2 Park Street) Best Tattoo Parlor
Raintree Studios (1205 Park Street) Best Commercial Photographer [Al Wright]
Sumbody (1350 Park Street) Best Spa
Tulip Nails (2313 Santa Clara Ave) Best Nail Artist [Tammy Cao]
US Bank (2424 Santa Clara Ave) Best Bank, S&L, or Credit Union
DRINK
Alameda Island Beer Co. (1716 Park Street) Best Beer Selection; Best Family-Friendly Brewery
American Oak (2319 Park St) Best Cocktails; Best Restaurant Spirits Selection
CRAFT Beer & Wine (2526 Santa Clara Ave) Best Retail Beer Selection
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines (1650 Park St) Best Wine Store
Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden (1223 Park St) Best Coffeehouse
Lucky 13 (1301 Park St) Best Neighborhood Bar
FOOD
American Oak (2319 Park St) Best Steaks
Asena (2508 Santa Clara Ave) Best Greek/Eastern Restaurant
Black Bull (1633 Park Street) Best New Restaurant
Burma Superstar (1345 Park St) Best Thai/Burmese Food; Best Salads; Best Fusion Menu
Crispian Bakery (1700 Park St., Suite 120) Best Place to Gleefully Blow Your Diet
Dan’s Fresh Produce (2300 Central Ave) Best Produce Delivery Service
East End (1650 Park St) Best Pizza; Best S’mores
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines (1650 Park St) Best Cheeses
Feel Good Bakery (1650 Park St, Suite I) Best Bakery
Homeskillet (1363 Park St) Best Doughnuts
House of Bagels (1362 Park St) Best Bagels
Jim’s Coffee Shop (2333 Lincoln Ave) Best Diner
JP Seafood Company (2300 Central Ave) Best Seafood Retailer
Kamakura Restaurant (2549 Santa Clara Ave) Best Japanese Restaurant
La Penca Azul (1440 Park St) Best Mexican Restaurant; Best Late-Night Dining; Biggest Portions
Sandwich Board (2412 Webb Ave) Best Sandwiches
Scolari’s Good Eats (1303 Park St) Best Burger; Best Caterer
The Hobnob (1313 Park St) Best Bottomless Mimosa
Tomatina (1338 Park Street) Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream (1349 Park St) Best Desserts
A complete list of the 2017 Best of Alameda winners is available on Alameda Magazine’s website.
For winners of previous years, check our archives: www.parkstreetbusiness.wordpress.com