Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Inclusive community coffee shop around the corner that also sells empanadas
7 locals recommend
Hasta Muerte Coffee
2701 Fruitvale AveInclusive community coffee shop around the corner that also sells empanadas
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveUpscale Jewish Deli by the lake
Daughter Thai Kitchen
6118 Medau PlChai Thai Noodles
545 International Boulevarddosa By DOSA
2301 Broadway
Humphry Slocombe
Get any flavor ice cream, personal favorite is Secret Breakfast
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveHawking Bird
4901 Telegraph AveCholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveBakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveFried chicken sandwich is a Bay Area icon
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StRamen Shop
5812 College AveShandong Restaurant
328 10th StGet the house noodles - THE Chinese spot in Oakland
Lucky Three Seven
2868 Fruitvale AveBest chicken wings of all time - G-Fire Wings
The most famous pizza in the Bay Area - they make one kind every day
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveThe most famous pizza in the Bay Area - they make one kind every day
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StGourmet takeout
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveAlice Waters's flagship
My favorite restaurant in the Bay Area - eclectic take on Chinese food. Thrice cooked bacon is a MUST
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StMy favorite restaurant in the Bay Area - eclectic take on Chinese food. Thrice cooked bacon is a MUST
10 seats available, super cheap incredible Burmese food. Get the tea salad and house noodles
75 locals recommend
Yamo
3406 18th St10 seats available, super cheap incredible Burmese food. Get the tea salad and house noodles
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StDrip coffee only, this is their first location. Favorite coffee is Tesora, favorite specialty is Mint Mojito
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StDrip coffee only, this is their first location. Favorite coffee is Tesora, favorite specialty is Mint Mojito
Souvla
517 Hayes StRT Rotisserie
101 Oak St
Nopa
560 Divisadero StNew spot in the neighborhood! Latest franchise of an Oakland classic
21 locals recommend
Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
2042 MacArthur BlvdNew spot in the neighborhood! Latest franchise of an Oakland classic
Drinks & Nightlife
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayRuby Room
132 14th StSuper cheap, pool table, smoking room
The Layover
1517 Franklin StGreat for dancing
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveFresh greyhounds - the whole place smells like grapefruit!
The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph AveLook at the calendar to go experience a concert at this incredible laid back venue
75 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdLook at the calendar to go experience a concert at this incredible laid back venue
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveLocal dive with a pool table and board games. Incredible tamale restaurant attached. Cheap drinks, great atmosphere!
Aloha Club
952 Fruitvale AveLocal dive with a pool table and board games. Incredible tamale restaurant attached. Cheap drinks, great atmosphere!
Parks & Nature
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardBig C
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdLake Anza
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
Golden Gate Park
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveShopping
Coffee, jewelry, ice cream, clothing, vintage, barber. Hipster's dream come true!
29 locals recommend
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyCoffee, jewelry, ice cream, clothing, vintage, barber. Hipster's dream come true!
Rockridge
Walk through Rockridge for cute markets, stores, and food
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StWalk along Valencia for great coffee, cool boutiques, and great food
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetWalk along Valencia for great coffee, cool boutiques, and great food
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe greatest Co-Op grocery store of all time
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdGetting Around
Fruitvale Station
Closest BART station to the house