Best of Alameda 2019: Downtown Winners
Congratulations to all the Downtown Alameda businesses that have been selected “Best of Alameda 2019” by the readers and editors of Alameda Magazine. A number of downtown businesses, both new and old, received recognition for the very first time.
Winners were selected in four categories: Food & Drink, Retail, Services, and Lifestyle & Leisure.
We encourage you to check out these Best of Alameda 2019 winners the next time you find yourself in the Downtown Alameda business district…
(blue = first-time winner)
LIFESTYLE & LEISURE
Alameda Bicycle (1522 Park Street) Best Family Bike Ride
Mayor’s 4th of July Parade (Park Street and beyond) Best Cultural Event
Starland School of Music (1631 Park Street) Best Music Lessons
The Local (1333 Park Street) Best New Business; Best Comedy Night
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
Books Inc. (1344 Park Street) Best Book Store
Lauren’s Closet (1420 Park Street) Best Children’s Clothing; Best Resale Clothing
Second Home (2534 Santa Clara Ave) Best Furniture Store; Best Antique Store
The ReCrafting Company (2449 Santa Clara Ave) Best Way to Clear Out Your Crafting Stash
To Herb With Love (1336 Park Street) Best Spot to Score a Pair of Retro Sunglasses
Toy Safari (1410 Park Street) Best Children’s Store
Walgreens (1600 Park Street) Best Pharmacy
SERVICES
A.T. Weber Plumbing & Mechanical (2313 Encinal Ave) Best Plumbing Contractor; Best Sewer Line Contractor
Alameda Collision Repair (1911 Park Street) Best Auto Body Shop
Alameda Mailboxes Plus (2532 Santa Clara Ave) Best Notary Public
Alameda Pediatric Associates (1332 Park Street #202 ) Best Pediatrician [B. Anne Parker]
Buestad Contruction (2533 Clement Ave) Best Building Contractor
Compass Real Estate (1414 Park Ave) Best Real Estate Agent [Kate McCaffery]
Complements Hair Design (1422 Everett St) Best Hair Salon
Edward Jones (1430 Everett Street #A) Best Financial Planner [Jane Watson]
Island Print Express (2707 Encinal Ave) Best Print Shop
Kelly Lux, State Farm (564 Park Street) Best Insurance Agent
Lars G. Hansson (2504 Santa Clara Ave) Best Accounting or Tax Practice
Matthew Duncan (1516 Oak Street #225) Best Attorney
Megan Small (2507 Santa Clara Ave) Best Commercial Photographer
NoFu (2531 Clement Ave) Best Place To Get a Facial
Rise Bodyworks (1226 Park Street) Best Pilates Studio; Best Place for Physical Therapy; Best Chiropractor [John Beall, DC]
Sumbody (1350 Park Street) Best Spa
Visiting Angels (2447 Santa Clara Ave #300B) Best Home Care for Seniors
DRINK
American Oak (2319 Santa Clara Ave) Best Lounge; Best Spirits Selection
CRAFT Beer & Wine (2526 Santa Clara Ave) Best Retail Beer Selection
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines (1650 Park Street) Best Wine Store
Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden (1223 Park Street) Best Coffeehouse
Lucky 13 (1301 Park Street) Best Neighborhood Bar; Best Pub
FOOD
American Oak (2319 Park Street) Best Steaks
Asena (2508 Santa Clara Ave) Best Caterer
Burma Superstar (1345 Park Street) Best Thai/Burmese Food; Best Restaurant for Vegetarians; Best Curry; Best Salads
Cholita Linda (1337 Park Street) Best New Restaurant
Dan’s Fresh Produce (2300 Central Ave) Best Produce Delivery Service
Dragon Rouge (2337 Blanding Ave) Best Vietnamese/Cambodian/Laotian Restaurant; Best Fusion Menu
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines (1650 Park Street) Best Cheeses
Feel Good Bakery (1650 Park Street) Best Bakery; Best Cakes
Homeskillet (1363 Park Street) Best Doughnuts
House of Bagels (1362 Park Street) Best Bagels
Injera (1305 Park Street) Best Place to Eat With Your Hands
Jim’s Coffee Shop (2333 Lincoln Ave) Best Diner; Biggest Portions
La Penca Azul (1440 Park St) Best Mexican Restaurant; Best Late-Night Dining; Best Happy Hour
Poke Koma (1354 Park Street) Best Poke Bowl
Scolari’s Good Eats (1303 Park St) Best Burger
Sidestreet Pho (2304 Encinal Ave) Best Vietnamese Comfort Food
Speisekammer (2424 Lincoln Ave) Best Outdoor Dining
Taqueria Ramiro & Sons (2321 Alameda Ave) Best Burrito
The Star on Park (1400 Park Street) Best Pizza
Tomatina (1338 Park Street) Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Troy (2318 Central Ave) Best Greek/Middle Eastern Restaurant
Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream (1349 Park Street) Best Ice Cream; Best Desserts
Wild Ginger (1239 Park Street) Best Handmade Noodles
Yojimbo Sushi (1221 Park Street) Best Ramen
For a complete list of the 2019 Best of Alameda winners, check out the list on the Alameda Magazine website: www.alamedamagazine.com/Best-of-Alameda/