TOP HATTER’S KITCHEN 855 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro EAT 510-777-9777 l tophatterskitchen.com

SAN LEANDRO DINING GUIDE Get a taste of San Leandro during your visit. Here’s a guide to EDIBLE some of the best locally made food and fare. SAN LEANDRO

Sweets ► Ghirardelli Chocolate. One of the very few American manufacturers that make chocolate starting from the cocoa bean through to the finished product, Ghirardelli has been headquartered in San Leandro since 1967. Located at 1111 139th Ave. ► Torani. The international syrup manufacturer started with just five syrups and has since grown to a catalogue of over 150, sold across the globe. Soon to be located at 2000 Marina Blvd. ► Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery. This delectable ice cream is dairy, gluten, and soy free, uses local, natural, organic, and healthy ingredients – no fillers, additives, preservatives, gums, or oils. It is truly homemade, should be enjoyed softened, and can be found at Estudillo Produce at 1305 MacArthur Blvd. ► Loard’s Ice Cream. In San Leandro since the 1970s, Loard’s manufactures old-fashioned ice cream from original recipes from the creamery’s start in the 1950s. Enjoy a few scoops at one of two San Leandro locations: 2000 Wayne Avenue and 401 Bancroft Ave.

Baked Goodies

► Ming's Donuts. ► As Kneaded . This woman-founded artisan , long johns, and jellies — bread bakery provides sourdough loaves, French oh my! This hole-in-the-wall donut baguettes, challah, and noshes to communities across shop has been a neighborhood the Bay Area and in November, 2018 the bakery opened favorite since the 1980s and offers its own brick-and-mortar store in San Leandro. AKB is interesting donut choices, such as open from 10am-5pm on weekends, and from 4pm-8pm blueberry cake, pineapple stick, along on Wednesdays. Located at 585 Victoria Ct. with classics, such as and French . But don’t wait too late in the day – Ming’s donuts are so good they frequently sell out! Located at 13996 Doolittle Dr.

► Las Pacita's Salvadorean Bakery. Whether you're craving cookies or a cake, Las Pacita's Salvadorean Bakery has it all. Known for its authentic Papusas, Las Pacita's offers traditional Salvadorean treats like Yuca con Chicharron (yuca root with fried pork), Salvadorean (banana dough stuffed with beans or ), Panes con Pollo (chicken sandwich), and Atol de Elote (a sweet, thick drink made with corn). Located at 14760 East 14th St. LOCAL LIBATIONS Stock your bar and savor some of San Leandro’s home-grown libations. 21ST AMENDMENT BREWERY

Visit the San Leandro Brewery & Tap Room for experimental brews, seasonal drafts and collaboration beers, take a tour, play corn hole, or just hang out and enjoy some food and beer inside the tap room or in the outdoor beer garden. Relish a bite from the 21st Amendment Brewery food truck, which offers a menu of some of the brewery’s San Francisco location pub favorites.

21st-amendment.com l 510-595-2111 2010 Williams St, San Leandro

DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE

Drake’s Barrel House is a warehouse-style tasting room set amidst hundreds of wooden barrels and offers 24 different Drake’s beers on tap. Choose from the brewery’s flagship beers, hard to find seasonal and one-off releases, or sour and barrel-aged beers. Flights, growler fills, kegs, and packaged beer to-go are also available. You can also enjoy delicious tots, burgers, and other bites from the Brew! Kitchen.

drinkdrakes.com l 510-568-2739 1933 Davis St, San Leandro

CLEOPHUS QUEALY BREWERY

Cleophus Quealy Beer Company is a small batch brewery and tasting room specializing in rustic, barrel-aged, and sour beers. Cleophus brews (and sometimes bottles) each batch by hand, drawing inspiration from seasonal fruits and spices, favorite foods and drinks, and travels abroad. The brewing team strongly believes that there’s a beer for everyone, and strives to make the very best beers to share with friends, neighbors, and anyone passing through San Leandro.

cleoph.us l 510-463-4534 448 Hester St, San Leandro

A Few Places to Buy Specialty Beer, Wine & Spirits GOURMET CELLAR CORDIAL BOTTLE SHOP THE COOLER 2150 Washington Ave 1111 MacArthur Blvd 1517 E 14th St MORNING FAVORITES Indulge your taste buds at some of the local favorite haunts for .

ROCCAB’S CAFÉ & DELI ZOCALO COFFEEHOUSE COFFEE ON THE CREEK. One of the best-kept secrets in San BEST BREWED. All of Zocalo's coffees are organic, fair trade Leandro, open every day except Sunday. Enjoy a latte and a muffin or rainforest's alliance certified. They use organic dairy and offer on the back deck overlooking the San Leandro Creek. non-dairy alternatives at no added cost. An eclectic menu of egg dishes, sandwiches and crave-able creations like banana brulee roccabscafe.com l 510-636-1390 toast are available. 1070 E 14th St, San Leandro

zocalocoffee.com l 510-569-0102 645 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro

MAT INDIAN CUISINE ITED LUNCH BUFFET. With over a hundred dishes on the menu,

southeast Indian dish, or at the very least something new! Kismat fers a reasonably priced all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with a

, San Leandro

ANTIGUA COFFEE SHOP HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS. Or “Divorced Eggs” are a crispy corn CAFÉ SORRISO tortilla base, creamy black beans, eggs made any style and COFFEE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN. Enjoy a cup of finished with both a red and green salsa. Passionate about coffee, coffee or a Vietnamese classcias like Bahn-mi on the patio of Antigua blends only the finest coffee, sourcing from the farmers of this home-turned-cafe. Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico.

510-351-3605 antiguacoffeeco.com l 510-500-9780 1501 Washington Ave, San Leandro 500A Davis St, San Leandro JOE’S PHO Joe’s Pho thrives on its fresh ingredients and rich flavors, yet the food is not too heavy. The pho broth is light and savory, the meats are fresh, and the vegetables crisp and flavorful. The portions are generous too, and the restaurant offers a quick take-out service for those who prefer to dine at home. The menu also offers a number of vegetarian options and an extensive boba tea list.

joespho.com l 510-363-9691 15070 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro

MID-DAY Satisfy your afternoon pangs with these delicious FUEL-UP stick-to-your-ribs local fares.

CINCO TACO BAR HOME-MADE TORTILLAS. Diners really can’t go wrong with any of San Leandro’s numerous authentic Mexican cuisine options. Cinco Taco Bar is notable for its hand-pressed, fresh-daily tortillas and contemporary, street food vibe.

cincotacobar.com l 510-674-9215 15100 Hesperian Blvd #308, San Leandro

KISMAT INDIAN CUISINE UNLIMITED LUNCH BUFFET. With over a hundred dishes on the menu, more than twenty of which are vegetarian, diners are sure to find a new favorite southeast Indian dish, or at the very least something new! Kismat also offers a reasonably priced all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with a considerable selection of staple dishes. kismatcuisine.com l 510-460-9280 15099 Hesperian Blvd Ste A, San Leandro

BLUEBIRD PIZZERIA NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA. High-quality, fresh ingredients go into Bluebird’s thin-crust pies--pronounced “authentic” by hundreds of online reviewers. Long waits can be the price to pay for San Leandro’s favorite pizza. Bluebird suggests calling in advance for faster service. Open 4pm-8pm Wednesday to Sunday.

bluebirdpizzeria.godaddysites.com l 510-562-1199 496 E 14th St, San Leandro TOP HATTER’S KITCHEN MODERN NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT. Named for the building’s long- time millinery tenant, this chef-driven eatery features a creative menu, seasonally inspired and pan-ethnic, with a selection of small and large plates designed to encourage sharing, topped off with one-of-a-kind mixologist- created cocktails.

tophatterskitchen.com l 510-777-9777 855 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro

LOCAL MOUSSAKA MEDITERRANEAN EATERIES KITCHEN Head here for delicious food and drinks MEDITERRANEAN REGIONAL CUISINE. Named for the savory Greek with the locals. meat and eggplant casserole, diners will find a mix of Mediterranean- region favorites on the menu. Fresh ingredients and generous portions are served up in a contemporary interior.

moussakakitchen.com l 510-850-5020 599 Dutton Ave, San Leandro

SONS OF LIBERTY ALEHOUSE STYLISHLY CASUAL TAVERN. The locally beloved gastropub offers an eclectic selection of beers, wines and PAPAITO ROTISSERIE house-made cocktails. The beer-hall-style menu runs from CONTEMPORARY CALIFORNIA CUISINE. The Latin-infused menu standards like grilled cheese, burgers, and salads to more offers a no-bun burger, passion ceviche, and Papaito’s trademark creative fair like smoked brisket nachos. rotisserie chicken. Look for the Antigua coffee bean flan and a side-dish menu a mile long. sonsoflibertyalehouse.com l 510-352-7652 159 W Juana Ave, San Leandro papaitorotisserie.com l 510-352-3300 500B Davis St, San Leandro MAEJOO PARADISO AUTHENTIC KOREAN CUISINE. Despite its tiny, uber-casual dining room, this Korean eatery has distinguished itself with the locals thanks to GLOBAL FOODS & INTERNATIONAL WINES. An exposed consistently great food. Favorites include barbecue fried chicken and wood-beam ceiling adds ambiance to this Italian-inflected bibimbap. fine-dining favorite. High-end entrees like prime rib and rib-eye steaks, lobster tail and rack of lamb are balanced 510-878-2756 by a selection of pastas and wood-fired pizzas. 185 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro paradisosanleandro.com l 510-430-9310 685 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro

ROCK N ROLL SUSHI FRESH SEAFOOD. Rock & Roll Sushi is a cornerstone in the San Leandro community that offers delicious dining and takeout. Its popularity can be accredited to its modern interpretation of classic dishes, using only high-quality, fresh ingredients. Rock & Roll Sushi has been recognized for its excellent service and friendly staff, as well as its expansive menu which includes kids’ options.

sushirocknroll.com l 510-667-9545 579 Floresta Blvd, San Leandro

KENDEJAH RESTAURANT THE ONLY LIBERIAN RESTAURANT IN THE BAY AREA. Entrees include a variety of vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes. Whether you've tried Liberian food or not, you are guaranteed the highest quality of comfort food. kendejahsanleandro.com l 510-756-6049 197 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro SWEET TREATS

Satisfy your craving for something sweet with one of these delights.

ATELIER COLIBRI PATISSERIE FRENCH . Atelier Colibri is a small batch shop dedicated to making fine baked goods using organic DUCKFACE BUBBLE TEA ingredients and free-range whole eggs. The bakery FRESH BOBA. DuckFace is taking bubble milktea to the produces classic French pastries as well as other European next level by using purely raw organic sugar, no added treats, and for those looking for a new taste experience it high fructose corn syrup, and toppings that are made also offers innovative flavor twists on the classics. from scratch.

ateliercolibripatisserie.com 510-878-7776 138 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro 699 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro

85°C BAKERY i TEA PASTRIES BAKED FRESH HOURLY. 85°C Bakery AUTHENITC BOBA MILK TEA. The menu includes Cafe is not an ordinary cafe. Each cup of coffee is fruit-based teas, creamas, slushies and smoothies, but individually brewed with Guatemalan coffee beans for a the real draw is the classic milk teas. Go for the smooth, rich taste. All drinks are handcrafted and made Hokkaido milk tea with pudding and pearls or the to order. Each store features an in-shop bakery with over mango sago, a fresh fruit drink with chewy boba. iTea 50 varieties of pastries baked fresh hourly and the gets bonus points for its efficient ordering system and gourmet cakes are uniquely crafted by award-winning customized sweetness levels. master chefs. 85cbakerycafe.com itea-usa.com l 510-878-7485 1295 Washington Ave, San Leandro 177 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro