= Dine & Shop Dimond =
Although we’re in a pandemic, we can still enjoy the offerings of our local merchants, especially our cafes, restaurants, and specialty food purveyors. We encourage you to support Dimond businesses during the holidays and always!
=Your Dimond Cafes & Restaurants=
1/4 lb. Giant Burger | 2055 MacArthur | 10am-9pm, Mon-Sat | Milkshakes and pies round out a reliable source for burgers and fries. | |
Bombera | 3459 Champion | 4:30pm-9pm, Thurs-Fri; 11am-3pm, Sat-Sun | 510-452-5900 | |
Cafe Umami | 2224 MacArthur | 9am-3pm & 5pm-9pm, Mon-Sat; 9am-2pm, Sun | 510-646-2394 | The Power Bowl is instant energy. |
China Gourmet | 3407 Fruitvale | 11am-9pm, daily | 510-530-3338 | Hearty portions and great selection. |
Cybelle’s Pizza | 3465 Fruitvale | 11am-12am, daily | 510-482-1716 | |
Dimond Cafe | 3430 Fruitvale | 6:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sat | 510-482-2050 | Terrific breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches. |
Dimond Slice Pizza | 2208 MacArthur | 11am-8pm, daily | 510-842-8773 | Featured vegetarian pizza each day, always great ingredients. In the style of Cheeseboard and Arizmendi. |
Flavor Brigade Italian Ice | 3540 Fruitvale | 12pm-8pm, Sun-Thurs; 12pm-9pm Fri-Sat | 510-479-1672 | Fall special: Pumpkin flavors. Italian ice flavor of the day $1. Signature “2nd Street” custard & italian ice combo. |
Flower Lounge Chinese | 2033 MacArthur | 11am-9:15pm, daily | 510-530-0681 | |
Grand Lake Kitchen | 2042 MacArthur | 11am-9pm, Wed-Fri; 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun | 510-866-2639 | Great eclectic menu a broad selection of specialty cocktails. |
Hive, the place to bee | 2139 MacArthur | 8am-2pm, daily | 510-482-4483 | |
Kasper’s Hot Dogs | 2551 MacArthur | 11am-5pm, Mon-Sat | 510-530-2308 | Serving the tastiest classic hot dogs since 1928. |
La Hacienda Mexican | 2045 MacArthur | 9am-10pm, Mon-Thurs; 9am-11:45pm, Fri-Sun | 510-531-5737 | |
La Perla | 3409 Fruitvale | 12pm-3pm & 4pm-7pm, Wed-Fri; 12pm-5pm, Sat-Sun | 510-479-3336 | |
Little Caesar’s Pizza | 2218 MacArthur | 10am-10pm, Sun-Thurs; 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat | 510-531-3000 | |
Loard’s Ice Cream | 2825 MacArthur | 11am-9pm, daily | 510-482-2262 | First outlet of the East Bay’s standard bearer for ice cream. Still the best in town after seven decades. |
Los Comales Taqueria | 2105 MacArthur | 10am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri | 510-531-3660 | Great variety of tasty Mexican specialities. Excellent service and prices. |
Ly Luck Chinese | 3537 Fruitvale | 11am-9pm, Sun-Thurs; 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat | 510-530-3232 | All you expect from a Chinese restaurant, plus some great daily specials. |
Nama Japanese | 3400 Fruitvale | 11:30am-3pm, Mon-Sat; 5pm-9pm, Tues-Sat | 510-530-8564 | Great sushi and sashimi choices. Limited outdoor dining available. |
Olé Olé Burrito Express | 2216 MacArthur | 10am-9pm, daily | 510-479-7075 | Great place for a fresh, custom-made burrito. |
Peet’s Coffee & Tea | 3401 Fruitvale | 5:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 6am-6pm, Sat-Sun | 510-842-0203 | Fall special: Pumpkin latte. |
Shaan Indian | 3434 Fruitvale | 11:30-2:30 & 5:00-9:30, Mon-Sat | 510-531-1172 | Tasty northern and southern dishes. |
Southern Cafe | 2000 Macarthur | 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat; 1pm-7pm, Sun | 510-336-2013 | Can’t beat the fried chicken–possibly the best in town. |
The Veg Hub | 2214 MacArthur | 12pm-8pm, Mon-Thurs | 510-454-8722 | All new menu launched this summer. |
Tu Tai 3 Vietnamese | 2141 MacArthur | 10am-7pm, Mon-Sat | 510-482-6188 | Delicious and popular pho, banh mi, and more. |
=Your Dimond Specialty Food Purveyors=
La Farine Bakery | 3411 Fruitvale | 7am-6pm, daily | 510-531-7750 | Fall specials: Pumpkin cornmeal bread, pumpkin cheesecake, pear ginger tarte. |
Taza Middle Eastern Market | 2207 MacArthur | 10am-9pm, daily | 510-531-9000 | Full range of Middle Eastern foods, including cheeses, candies, and spices hard to find anywhere else. Also agreat selection of honeys. |
The Food Mill | 3033 MacArthur | 9am-6pm, daily | 510-482-3848 | For all your specialty ingredient needs, bulk grains and spices, and big vitamin and supplement selection. |
Two Star Market | 2020 MacArthur | 8am-2am, daily | 510-531-3576 | |
Wayland’s Meat | 3421 Fruitvale | 11am-5pm, Mon-Sat | 510-530-3344 | The best place around for pork and beef. Freshly ground chuck makes for a consistently fabulous burger. |