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Alameda Food Recs - a CA Bay Area native’s favorite spots.

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Born & raised in East Oakland and I love trying new food spots - these are my favorite places to eat in Alameda!
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Great staff, amazing pho!
Sidestreet Pho
 
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Fried fish plate is my go-to.
Cholita Linda
 
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Favorite Chinese food on the island.
Ark Chinese Restaurant
 
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Big portions, always hits. Not sure what you’re doing if you haven’t eaten here.
Burma Superstar
 
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Always a wait but worth it! Hand pulled noodles, spicy, friendly staff.
Wild Ginger
 
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GORGEOUS patio in the back. My favorite place to get tea and coffee in Alameda.
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
 
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Top secret local diner that serves some of the best Mexican food in Alameda.
Marti's Place
 
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Favorite boba in Alameda.
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
 
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2nd favorite boba in Alameda.
iTea Alameda
 
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I’ve never had a wrap here. Just amazing authentic Mexican food. Their agua frescas are my fav.
El Caballo Wraps
 
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Best pizza around.
Pizzeria Pappo
 
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Their jasmine tea ice cream has me in a chokehold.
Cookiebar Scoop Shop
 
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What a privilege to have Jollibee on our humble island. 🙂‍↕️
Jollibee
 
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Either Signal is great, their hojicha latte is my favorite.
SIGNAL Coffee Roasters
 
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Classic diner. Gets busy on the weekends.
Southshore Cafe