Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood Association

Local Businesses

The neighborhood is in walking distance of quite a few shops and restaurants, as well as a variety of businesses owned and operated by residents of the neighborhood. More information from the neighborhood business directory coming soon.

Ninth Street

Ninth Street is an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, book stores, grocery store, banks, and more. It is home to Magnolia Grill, which was ranked 11th best restaurant in the nation (2001, Gourmet). It is also home to the Regulator Bookstore, Francesca’s Dessert Cafe, and more. See a complete list of 9th Street stores here.

Broad Street

Broad Street is home to Whole Foods, Mad Hatter Cafe, the Green Room (Billiards), Watts Grocery and more.

Hillsborough Road

Hillsborough Road is within walking distance and is home to the neighborhood favorite Locopops, a gourmet popsicle shop with a Mexican influence. It is also home to a grocery store, several car repair shops, and various other businesses.

Other Businesses Nearby

Northgate Mall at I-85 and Gregson St.

Loehmann’s Plaza, just north of I-85 on Hillandale Rd.

Westside Animal Hospital