Best Businesses in Alameda

Discover local businesses that have been nominated and recognized by our community in the Best of Alameda awards.

150 businesses

A.T. Weber Plumbing

Frequent Best Of winner

1515 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Plumber (2025)

Alameda Bicycle

Full-service local bike shop, frequent local favorite

1522 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bike Shop (2025)

Alameda Brewing Company

1716 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

Alameda Fitness & Spa

2415 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gym (2025)

Alameda Free Library

1550 Oak St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Places For Kids (2025)

Alameda Island Brewing Company

Microbrewery and taproom

1716 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

Alameda Meals on Wheels

Senior nutrition services

Best Nonprofit Organization (2025)

2324 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Museum (2025)

Alameda Natural Grocery

Health-focused independent grocer

1650 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

Alameda Pet Hospital

Frequent Best Of winner

2275 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Veterinarian (2025)

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex

Historic movie theater

2317 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)

Almanac Beer Co

Barrel-aged sours, taproom

651 W Tower Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

Angel Fish Japanese Cuisine

883 Island Dr C-2, Alameda, CA 94502

Best Japanese Restaurant (2025)

Ark Chinese Restaurant

Neighborhood Chinese, known for dumplings

1308 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Chinese Restaurant (2025)

Self-captained electric boat rentals offering quiet luxury experiences on the water. Family-owned business since 2021.

2099 Grand St., Suite 1, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)

1424 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Vietnamese Restaurant (2025)

Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar

1910 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)

Bonafide Plumbing

Highly recommended local plumber

Alameda, CA 94501

Best Plumber (2025)

1344 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Book Store (2025)Best Gift Shop (2025)

Buestad Construction

Alameda general contractor

Best Contractor (2025)

Burma Superstar

Burmese and Thai fusion.

2300 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Burmese Restaurant (2025)

Local brunch favorite

1500 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)

Calafia Taqueria

Local Mexican spot, reader votes favorite

Best Mexican Restaurant (2025)

Central Florist

Classic traditional Alameda florist

2404 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Florist (2025)

1619 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Restaurants (2025)

Highly rated Mexican and Latin comfort food

1337 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Mexican Restaurant (2025)

Coffee & Tea Traders

883 Island Dr # B2, Alameda, CA 94502

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

Coffee Cultures

1517 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

2314 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Places For Kids (2025)

Cookiebar Scoop Shop

1608 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Ice Cream (2025)

Crab Cove Visitor Center

1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)Best Places For Kids (2025)

Crispian Bakery

European-style baked goods

1249 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bakery (2025)

Trek dealer, service and repairs, long-running shop

1433 High St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bike Shop (2025)

Tabletop games, cards, community events

2418 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Toy / Game Store (2025)

Daisy's Mercantile

Long-running Park St boutique with home goods, gifts, cards, décor

1347 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gift Shop (2025)

Dan's Fresh Produce

Produce-forward neighborhood market

1400 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

Dandelion Flowers & Gifts

Full-service florist, consistent local recognition

2312 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Florist (2025)

Destine Fantasy Games

650 Central Ave Ste D, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Toy / Game Store (2025)

Domenico's Italian Deli

1407 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Sandwiches (2025)

Popular local donut spot

711 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bakery (2025)

647 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bakery (2025)

Wood-fired pizza, oysters, cocktails at Alameda Marketplace

1650 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pizza (2025)

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

Classic Hong Kong-style dim sum and Cantonese

1713 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Chinese Restaurant (2025)Best Dim Sum (2025)

El Caballo Wraps

1108 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Mexican Restaurant (2025)

Embarc Dispensary

1616 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Dispensary (2025)

Neighborhood grocery, local favorite

1701 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

Encinal Nursery

Native and climate-friendly plants, local expertise

2511 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Plant Nursery (2025)

Encinal True Value

Neighborhood hardware staple

1708 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Hardware Store (2025)

Faction Brewing

Large waterfront brewery with beer garden

2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

Farmstead Cheeses & Wines

Artisanal cheese and wine shop

1650 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Charcuterie / Cheese Shop (2025)

Feathered Outlaw

Witchy, bohemian gifts, crystals, jewelry, metaphysical goods

1506 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gift Shop (2025)Best Antique Shop (2025)

Fikscue Tex-Indo BBQ

Nationally recognized Texas-style smoked fried chicken with Indonesian flavors

1708 Park St, Ste 120, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Fried Chicken (2025)

Forbidden Island

1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

Iconic retro tiki bar, national recognition

1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)

Frank Bette Center for the Arts

1601 Paru St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Museum (2025)Best Art Gallery (2025)

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Animal rescue and adoption

1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Nonprofit Organization (2025)

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

2319 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

2425 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

Southern comfort brunch, known for donuts

2299 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)

Hometown Donuts

1930 Main St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Donuts (2025)

House of Bagels

Local favorite bagel shop

1126 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bagels (2025)

Humble Sea Brewing Co.

1535 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

Island Savoy Market

Community grocer with deli, local produce, coffee

1200 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

Jane Watson (Edward Jones)

Financial planning

Best Financial Advisor (2025)

Jim's Coffee Shop

1427 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)Best Coffee Shop (2025)

Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden

Garden patio café, long-time favorite

1223 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

K Gallery at Rhythmix

2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Art Gallery (2025)

Kate McCaffrey Group (Compass)

Top-rated Alameda real estate team

1410 Park Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Real Estate Agent (2025)

Alameda Mexican institution, happy hour favorite

144 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Mexican Restaurant (2025)

891 Island Dr Suite E, Alameda, CA 94502

Best Pizza (2025)

Lars G. Hansson CPA

Accounting and tax services

Best Accountant (2025)

Lauren's Closet

Kids + resale clothing

1305 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Clothing Store (2025)

LazyBird Coffee

930 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

660 Central Ave # B, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Donuts (2025)

1437 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)

Lilac Dress Boutique

Women's fashion and accessories

1311 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Clothing Store (2025)

Loard's Ice Cream

Classic old-school scoop shop

1220 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Ice Cream (2025)

Neighborhood punk dive bar staple

1301 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

2249 S Shore Center #330, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Japanese Restaurant (2025)

Mastick Senior Center

City senior programs

1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Senior Services (2025)

Mastick Senior Center Thrift Store

1538 St Charles St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

Megan Small Photography

Commercial + editorial photography

Best Photographer (2025)

831 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Vietnamese Restaurant (2025)

Indie gift shop featuring goods from 300+ independent artists

2223 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gift Shop (2025)

Mommy's Trading Post

1428 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

1427 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Antique Shop (2025)

2099 Grand St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

630 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)

Night Heron Bread

Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bakery (2025)

2416 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Dispensary (2025)

Ohgane Alameda x Vons Chicken

2211 S Shore Center #160, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Korean Restaurants (2025)

Old Gold Collectibles

1204 Lincoln Ave Ste A, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Antique Shop (2025)

Ole's Waffle Shop

Historic 1927 diner famous for waffles

1507 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Breakfast / Brunch (2025)

Pacific Lighthouse

1051 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Chinese Restaurant (2025)Best Dim Sum (2025)

Pacific Pinball Museum

Vintage pinball arcade

1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)Best Museum (2025)

Pagano's Ace Hardware

Old-school, knowledgeable hardware store

1600 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Hardware Store (2025)

1222 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Dispensary (2025)

Pete's Plumbing

Alameda, CA 94501

Best Plumber (2025)

709 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pizza (2025)

Ploughshares Nursery

Urban farming, native plants, education

600 W Tower Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Plant Nursery (2025)

Providence Veterinary Hospital

2304 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Veterinarian (2025)

Banh mi and Vietnamese classics

60 Central Ave Suite C, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Vietnamese Restaurant (2025)

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

8th St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)Best Places For Kids (2025)

Creative reuse center, resale, art supplies

2812 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Antique Shop (2025)Best Thrift Store (2025)Best Book Store (2025)

Ruby's Tumbling

Alameda, CA 94501

Best Places For Kids (2025)

2350 Saratoga St k11, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Restaurants (2025)

931 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

Scolari's Good Eats

Fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, casual fare

1000 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Fried Chicken (2025)

Independent pet store

Best Pet Store (2025)

Seelenbacher Jewelers

Long-established fine jewelry store

1311 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Jewelry Store (2025)

1930 Main St #2, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pizza (2025)

Modern Vietnamese comfort food

2301 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Vietnamese Restaurant (2025)

Signal Coffee Roasters

Local roaster, minimalist café

1536 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

2424 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Restaurants (2025)

1205 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Restaurants (2025)

STIIIZY Alameda

1528 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Dispensary (2025)

Stone's Cyclery

Historic local bike shop with specialty steel and custom fitting

2320 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bike Shop (2025)

Studio 23 Gallery

2309 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Art Gallery (2025)

Studio One Arts Center

365 45th St, Oakland, CA 94609

Best Art Gallery (2025)

Subpar Miniature Golf

1995 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Recreation Spot (2025)Best Places For Kids (2025)

1539 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)

1436 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Greek / Mediterranean Restaurant (2025)

Taqueria Ramiro & Sons

Local taqueria favorite

1600 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Mexican Restaurant (2025)

The Diggity Dog

649 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

The Experience Share

1600 Sherman St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Toy / Game Store (2025)

The Fireside Lounge

Casual bar, live music, neighborhood hub

1453 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bar (2025)

The Hub Sports Club

800 W. Tower Ave., Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gym (2025)Best Recreation Spot (2025)

Vintage collectibles, antiques

1408 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Antique Shop (2025)

1417 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

The Potters' Studio

1 Hoadley Pl, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Art Gallery (2025)

The Rake at Admiral Maltings

651A W Tower Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Place to Drink Beer (2025)

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

1918 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

The Star on Park

Deep-dish and classic pizza, reader's choice winner

1300 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pizza (2025)

Cat rescue thrift shop supporting FAAS

1509 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Thrift Store (2025)

Family-owned store selling new, used, vintage and collectible toys

1410 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Toy / Game Store (2025)

Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails

2213 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Restaurants (2025)

Neighborhood grocer chain

2217 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Grocery Store (2025)

2320 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Greek / Mediterranean Restaurant (2025)

Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream

Long-running Alameda ice cream destination

1349 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Ice Cream (2025)

Two Marys' Mercantile

2021 Alaska Packer Pl Suite 112, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gift Shop (2025)

1701 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pet Groomer (2025)

USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum

707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Museum (2025)

Michelin-recognized sushi bar

1201 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Japanese Restaurant (2025)

VJ's Sports Bar X Pizza

901 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Pizza (2025)

1403 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Japanese Restaurant (2025)

1518 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Coffee Shop (2025)

Westside Joe's Bikes

Repairs, commuter bikes, community shop

1000 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bike Shop (2025)

Whales & Friends

Classic Alameda gift shop with toys, jewelry, cards

2239 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Gift Shop (2025)

Whisk Cake Creations

1216 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Bakery (2025)

Sushi and ramen destination

2319 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Best Japanese Restaurant (2025)