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Free Spirited
Free Spirited in Alhambra, California, serves as a sober craft cocktail lounge and creative scratch kitchen. This establishment provides an experience for those who choose sobriety, can't drink for medical reasons, or…
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A starting point for exploring Alhambra
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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Wa Sushi & Izakaya
Wa Sushi & Izakaya is a restaurant located in Alhambra, California, offering a wide array of fresh food, including Alamo, Rattle Snake, Baked Langoustine, and various sushi and sashimi options. The restaurant…
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Yang's Kitchen
Yang's Kitchen is a restaurant located in Alhambra, California, that strives to source local, sustainable, and organic ingredients whenever possible. The kitchen cooks everything from scratch with love, using premium…
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Ipoh Kopitiam
Ipoh Kopitiam is a restaurant located in Alhambra, California, serving authentic Ipoh-style Malaysian cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including breakfast, toast, snacks, main meals, soup, noodles,…
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Independent shops worth exploring
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An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Local shop
Alhambra Coin Center
Alhambra Coin Center is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Alhambra Fight Shop
Alhambra Fight Shop is situated at 505 S Atlantic Blvd in Alhambra, California, and features heavy bags, stands, and other training equipment. The shop's products are designed and manufactured in Los Angeles,…
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Alhambra Furniture Gallery
Alhambra Furniture Gallery is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Alhambra Jewelry & Gold
Alhambra Jewelry & Gold specializes in fine jewelry and watches, with a wealth of experience and a watchmaker on site. The collection includes rings, bracelets, and earrings, as well as watches, brooches, and…
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Alhambra Market
Alhambra Market is an independent shop on West Main Street.
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Allocated Liquor and Cigar
Allocated Liquor and Cigar is an independent shop on West Valley Boulevard.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
History museum
Alhambra Historical Society Museum
Alhambra Historical Society Museum is a history museum on West Alhambra Road.
Art gallery and bookstore
Nucleus Art Gallery
Nucleus Art Gallery in Alhambra, California, falls under the category of Arts & culture, specifically as an art gallery and bookstore. On West Main Street, this gallery proves to be a great spot for all ages,…
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