Craft Beer and Wine

2526 A Santa Clara Ave. Alameda 510-769-9463 Craft beer and bottle shop is now open for in-store shopping! More than 350 European and California wines. Extensive array of wine produced by small, independent winemakers, and one of best selections of quality Greek wines in America! Large selection of American craft beers and ciders and select imports from Belgium, Germany and other great beer countries. CRAFT now sells more than 250 artisanal spirits from around the world.More

La Penca Azul

1440 Park St Alameda 510-769-9110 25 Years serving delicious Mexican food and margaritas to happy customers in Alameda. Order online for delivery or call for pickup.More

Bullseye Glass Co.

1911 Park St Alameda 510-595-1318 Check out their resource center, events and sales!More

Alameda Island Brewing Co.

1716 Park St. Alameda 510-217-8885 The folks at this Alameda Brewery drive themselves to give you the best beer experience possible – whether you are in their taproom or sipping one of your favorite pints  at home.More

McGees Bar & Grill

1645 Park St. Alameda 510-522-3470 Local craft beer, tap beer, cocktails & pub grub including Burgers & Fried Zucchini. Relaxed scene with sports TV, live bands & outdoor patio. Hours: M-Sa 3:30-7:30pm; Su 12-4pm.More

1400 Bar & Grill

1400 Webster St. Alameda 510-263-9651 A west end gathering place in the historic Croll’s building. Drinks, beer, wine, appetizers, soup, salads, burgers, steaks, onion rings, pizza, and more! Great outdoor patio.   Open daily.More

South Shore Center

A beachside open-air retail destination featuring a variety of shops, services and entertainment. Includes mainstays like Safeway and Starbucks and local favorites like Whales & Friends and Trabocco. Plaza, children’s playground and EV charging stations.More

Alameda Marketplace

1650 Park St Alameda 510.865.1500 Home to 10 local eateries. You can get locally sourced foods, organic produce, green household goods, natural supplements, and more. There’s  a vast selection of artisanal cheeses and wines,  grass fed beef, hand-made pastries, fresh gourmet to-go, house-roasted coffees, made-to-order sushi, upscale dining and more. All conveniently located under one roof.More

Alameda See Spot Run

2510 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda (510) 523-7768 Friendly family owned and run store offers well researched pet food and accessories.  Full service dog grooming, natural food consultations, and dog training.More

Lucky 13

1301 Park St. Alameda, CA 94501 510- 523-2118 Open daily 12 noon to 2am.  More

Modern Mouse

2223 South Shore Center Alameda 510-814-8830 Beachside boutique offers a fun, stylish and creative collection of high-quality modern goods made by independent artists and manufacturers across the US.  Unique collection of handmade greeting cards. You can order online 24/7.  Store hours: Tues – Sun 12-6pm. Stay tuned on their FB page.More

Toy Safari

1410 Park St. Alameda 510-522-1723 The greatest toys on earth! And so many of them. A family-run toy store that focuses on play. Open arms await you daily from 9am – 6pm.More

Almanac Beer Co.

6518 West Tower Ave. Alameda 415-992-3438 Fun family-friendly brewery with award-winning Farm to Barrel beer selection.  Call with any questions you may have.  Shop online for delivery.More

Ole’s Waffle Shop

1507 Park St. Alameda 510-522-8108 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Famous for their waffles!More

C’era Una Volta

Alameda’s Spirits Alley Location: (Inside Bladium Sports Club) 800 West Tower Ave. Alameda 510.769.4828 Located in the Bladium in Alameda Spirits Alley, C’era Una Volta’s cuisine is a melange of carefully selected Italian favorites served up seasonally, and with lots of amore. Takeout, delivery, & catering. More

Faction Brewing

2501 Monarch St. Alameda 510-523-2739 20+ beers with a focus on west coast style hoppy beers in a repurposed 25,000 foot hangar on the old Alameda naval base. Patio with views to San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge open for food and pints. Hours: W/Th 2-8pm F/Sa 12-8pm; Su 12-6pm.More

Marley G’s Pizzeria

1330 Park St. Alameda 510-227-5521 Creative comfort food, great New York style pizza and outstanding Italian cuisine. All prepared in the Scolari’s tradition – with care! Hours: M- Th 11:30am-9pm; F/Sa 11:30am-10pm; Su 12-8pm.  More

The Local

1333 Park Street Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 347-8388 Coffee, Tea, Italian Sodas, Beer and Wine. Open daily.More

Scolari’s on Park

1303 Park St. Alameda 510-521-2400 Known for their classic burgers and excellent fired chicken sandwiches. Sidewalk seating in Alameda’s Sunshine. Open for pickup. MenuMore

Tucker’s Ice Cream

1349 Park St. Alameda 510-522-4960 A tradition in Alameda since 1941 specializing in rich and full-flavored old-fashioned super creamed ice cream. Order online  at tuckerstogo.square.site or walk into the store!More

Rhythmix Cultural Works

2513 Blanding Ave Alameda 510- 865-5060 Rhythmix Cultural Works brings people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities.Be inspired and engage in the arts to learn about your community. Check out their virtual art gallery and their offerings in dance, music history, drawing and bingo!More

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