Here are the 2024 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 2024
- Alameda Bicycle
- Blue Heron Bikes
- Laurel Cyclery
- Tip Top Bike Shop
- Trek Bicycle Oakland
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Bike Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Tip Top Bike Shop
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Bookstores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- A Great Good Place for Books
- East Bay Booksellers
- Mrs Dalloway’s
- Pegasus Books
- Walden Pond Books
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Bookstores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Walden Pond Books
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Children’s Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- 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 2024
- Mr Mopps’ Toy Shop
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Chocolate Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Casa de Chocolates
- Michael’s Chocolates
- See’s Candies
- The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe and Bakery
- Xocolate & Confections
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Chocolate Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- See’s Candies
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Crystal Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Ancient Ways
- Chi, Wind & Water
- Queen Hippie Gypsy Crystal Botanica
- Sagrada
- Twisted Thistle
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Crystal Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Queen Hippie Gypsy Crystal Botanica
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Flower Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Brother & Sisters Flower Shop
- Flowers By Myrna
- J Miller Flowers and Gifts
- Mille Fiori
- Wisteria Rockridge
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Flower Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- J Miller Flowers and Gifts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Frame Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Art Loft Framing
- Blick Art Materials
- Cheap Pete’s Frame Factory Outlet
- Galleria Scola
- Panorama Framing, Inc.
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Frame Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Galleria Scola
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Game and Toy Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Dr Comics & Mr Games
- Five Little Monkeys – Albany
- Games of Berkeley
- It’s Your Move Games
- Toy Safari
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Game and Toy Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Dr Comics & Mr Games
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Gift Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Maison D’Etre
- Nathan & Co
- Oaklandish
- Pelago
- Philippa Roberts
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Gift Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Philippa Roberts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Greeting Card Store in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Annie’s Hallmark Shop
- Bay-Made
- Nathan & Co
- Philippa Roberts
- Surprise
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Greeting Card Store in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Philippa Roberts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Grocery Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Berkeley Bowl
- Farmer Joe’s Marketplace
- Market Hall Foods
- Piedmont Grocery
- Village Market
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Grocery Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Berkeley Bowl
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Hardware Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Cole Hardware
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
- Laurel Ace Hardware
- Pagano’s Hardware
- Pastime Hardware
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Hardware Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
Top 3 Reader’s Choice Best Health Food Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
- Lakeshore Natural
- The Food Mill
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Health Food Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- The Food Mill
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Jewelry Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Esqueleto
- Pave Fine Jewelry Design
- Pelago
- Philippa Roberts
- The 14 Karats
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Jewelry Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Philippa Roberts
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Local Brand in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Beast Oakland
- Hodo Soy Beanery
- Oaklandish
- Philippa Roberts
- The 14 Karats
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Local Brand in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Oaklandish
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Local Clothing Shop in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- In Full Swing
- Lesley Evers
- Resurrect
- Stitch & Sparrow
- Taylor Jay Collection
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Local Clothing Shop in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- In Full Swing
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Music Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- 1-2-3-4 Go! Records
- Amoeba Music
- Mountain Music
- Oakland Guitars
- Piedmont Piano Company
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Music Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Amoeba Music
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Plant Nurseries in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Ace Garden Center
- Annie’s Annuals & Perennials
- Berkeley Horticultural Nursery
- East Bay Nursery
- Planterday
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Plant Nurseries in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Planterday
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Resale Clothing Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Crossroads Trading
- Dress Best For Less
- Mercy Vintage
- ReLove Oakland
- Sola Lucy
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Resale Clothing Shops in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Crossroads Trading
Top 5 Reader’s Choice Best Women’s Clothing and Shoe Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- Bella Vita
- In Full Swing
- Lesley Evers | Rockridge Store
- Resurrect
- Shoes on Solano
Winner Reader’s Choice Best Women’s Clothing and Shoe Stores in Oakland and the East Bay in 2024
- In Full Swing
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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!
