Guidebook for Oakland
Food Options nearby
Hip, casual joint with a rotating menu of creative Cajun-Creole fare, veggie options included. Tasty options for you to sample and enjoy
58 locals recommend
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveHip, casual joint with a rotating menu of creative Cajun-Creole fare, veggie options included. Tasty options for you to sample and enjoy
Read, write or people watch in a vibrant coffee shop features espresso drinks & light cafe fare in a bright space with large windows.
38 locals recommend
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveRead, write or people watch in a vibrant coffee shop features espresso drinks & light cafe fare in a bright space with large windows.
Small, artsy coffeehouse where the WiFi is free, the vibe mellow.
23 locals recommend
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveSmall, artsy coffeehouse where the WiFi is free, the vibe mellow.
Traditional menu of Ethiopian eats featuring exotic imported spices & plentiful vegetarian options.
53 locals recommend
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveTraditional menu of Ethiopian eats featuring exotic imported spices & plentiful vegetarian options.
Delicious treats croissants, morning buns, ham and cheese puff pastry and wide assortment of breads. Go and enjoy the many treats.
57 locals recommend
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College AveDelicious treats croissants, morning buns, ham and cheese puff pastry and wide assortment of breads. Go and enjoy the many treats.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StDelicious treats and coffee
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveShopping
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StEverything you need and more. Great supermarket.
Safeway
6310 College AveAnother option for your shopping needs.
Walk up from Alcatraz and go left or right to explore area everything from restaurants to bars to small shops to find your treasures.
9 locals recommend
College Avenue
College AvenueWalk up from Alcatraz and go left or right to explore area everything from restaurants to bars to small shops to find your treasures.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlParks & Nature
Baseball , Tennis , children monkey slide climber -Great neighborhood park. 3 tennis courts, 4 outdoor basketball hoops, a baseball field, a couple soccer fields, & a playground. Steph Curry (Go Warriors) recently donated money to have the basketball courts redone, and they are pretty nice. Plenty of open spaces for sunshine & trees for shade.
7 locals recommend
Bushrod Park
560 59th StBaseball , Tennis , children monkey slide climber -Great neighborhood park. 3 tennis courts, 4 outdoor basketball hoops, a baseball field, a couple soccer fields, & a playground. Steph Curry (Go Warriors) recently donated money to have the basketball courts redone, and they are pretty nice. Plenty of open spaces for sunshine & trees for shade.
Arts & Culture
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck AveA great place for good music and community gathering
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveEntertainment & Activities
This neighborhood movie theater specializes in indie, foreign & specialty films in a retro setting.
44 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveThis neighborhood movie theater specializes in indie, foreign & specialty films in a retro setting.
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveJupiter
2181 Shattuck AveFood and Music
Food scene
This is the place where California cuisine was created. Although pricey it is a special treat you will not forget!!!
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveRamen Shop
5812 College AveZachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveCafé Colucci
5849 Telegraph Ave