Here are the 2023 Top Retail Stores as voted for by residents in Oakland and throughout the East Bay:
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Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Bike Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Cycle Sports Inc
- Hank & Frank Bicycles
- Laurel Cyclery
- Luckyduck Bicycle Cafe
- Tip Top Bike Shop
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Bike Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Tip Top Bike Shop
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Bookstores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- A Great Good Place for Books
- Marcus Book Stores
- Mrs Dalloway’s
- Pegasus Books
- Walden Pond Books
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Bookstores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Children’s Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Bella Vita
- Bird & Bean
- Montclair Toyhouse
- Mr Mopps’ Toy Shop
- Silver Moon Kids
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Children’s Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Mr Mopps’ Toy Shop
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Chocolate Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Casa de Chocolates
- Le Bonbon
- Michael’s Chocolates
- See’s Candies
- The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe and Bakery
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Chocolate Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- See’s Candies
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Flower Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Brother & Sisters Flower Shop
- J Miller Flowers and Gifts
- Mille Fiori
- Trader Joe’s
- Wisteria Rockridge
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Flower Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- J Miller Flowers and Gifts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Frame Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Art Loft Framing
- Creative Framing & Gallery
- The Great Frame Up
- Galleria Scola
- Panorama Framing, Inc.
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Frame Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Creative Framing & Gallery
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Game and Toy Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Dr. Comics & Mr. Games
- It’s Your Move Games
- Montclair Toyhouse
- Mr Mopps’ Toy Shop
- Sweet Dreams Toy Store
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Game and Toy Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Dr. Comics & Mr. Games
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Gift Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Bay-Made
- Maison D’Etre
- Nathan & Co
- Pelago
- Philippa Roberts
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Gift Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Pelago
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Greeting Card Store in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Annie’s Hallmark Shop
- Bay-Made
- Elmwood Stationers
- Nathan & Co
- Surprise
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Greeting Card Store in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Nathan & Co
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Grocery Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Berkeley Bowl
- Farmer Joe’s Marketplace
- Market Hall Foods Oakland
- Piedmont Grocery Co
- Village Market
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Grocery Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Berkeley Bowl
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Hardware Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Ace Garden Center
- Cole Hardware
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
- Laurel Ace Hardware
- Markus Supply Ace Hardware
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Hardware Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Health Food Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Alameda Natural Grocery
- Berkeley Bowl West
- Lakeshore Natural Foods
- The Food Mill
- Whole Foods Market
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Health Food Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Berkeley Bowl West
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Jewelry Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Esqueleto
- Nathan & Co
- Pavé Fine Jewelry
- Philippa Roberts
- The 14 Karats
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Jewelry Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Philippa Roberts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Music Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- 1-2-3-4 Go! Records
- Amoeba Music
- Mars Record Shop
- Mountain Music
- Oakland Guitars
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Music Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Amoeba Music
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Plant Nurseries in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Ace Garden Center
- Broadway Terrace Nursery
- East Bay Nursery
- Planterday
- Yarrow Nursery
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Plant Nurseries in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Planterday
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Resale Clothing Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Dress Best For Less
- Maribel
- Mercy Vintage
- ReLove Oakland
- Sola Lucy Consignment
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Resale Clothing Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- ReLove Oakland
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Women’s Clothing and Shoe Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- Alyce on Grand
- In Full Swing Plus Sizes
- Lesley Evers
- Stitch & Sparrow
- Taylor Jay Collection
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Women’s Clothing and Shoe Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2023
- In Full Swing Plus Sizes
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About the Top Retail Stores in the Best of Oakland and the East Bay
Oakland Magazine’s Best of Oakland was born with the idea to give readers in Oakland and throughout the East Bay a chance to voice their opinions on their personal ‘Family Favorite’ choices for Retail Stores and all kinds of everyday categories. The program has evolved over the years, and hopefully, with a lot of input from our readers, we’ve been able to make it better and better.
The voting for Best of Oakland Retail Stores is conducted in a two-round process. The first round occurs in the month of February with open write-in nominations for reader’s favorite Retail Stores taking place. Write-in nominations continue to be open until the middle of April.
As the nomination period for Retail Stores in the first round comes to a close in mid April, shortly after, the second round opens with the top nominee Retail Stores being selectable in this final round of voting during the month of April and May. Write-in nominations are no longer available, and voters are open to select their favorite Retail Stores from among those that are listed.
The final winners are posted in July
We hope you enjoy! And we hope you cast your vote next year!
