Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Brunch or dinner, this place is amazing and within walking distance!
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveBrunch or dinner, this place is amazing and within walking distance!
Hand-crafted cocktails and rotating drink menu. Gin & house made tonic is never disappointing.
28 locals recommend
Bar 355
355 19th StHand-crafted cocktails and rotating drink menu. Gin & house made tonic is never disappointing.
Large space with fancy drinks or cheap beer. Especially nice because they have darts and food you an order in house.
67 locals recommend
Mad Oak Bar
135 12th StLarge space with fancy drinks or cheap beer. Especially nice because they have darts and food you an order in house.
This is our go-to spot for watching games and enjoying a pint. Local "hole-in-the-wall" bar with good patrons and generous bartenders.
24 locals recommend
Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th StThis is our go-to spot for watching games and enjoying a pint. Local "hole-in-the-wall" bar with good patrons and generous bartenders.
Greyhounds are the unofficial, official cocktail of Oakland and no one makes 'em better than Van Kleef. Quirky bar with eclectic decor.
120 locals recommend
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveGreyhounds are the unofficial, official cocktail of Oakland and no one makes 'em better than Van Kleef. Quirky bar with eclectic decor.
Food Scene
15 minute walk. They have great food and friendly atmosphere.
Pro tip: Sit at the counter, watching the cook is fun!
117 locals recommend
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand Ave15 minute walk. They have great food and friendly atmosphere.
Pro tip: Sit at the counter, watching the cook is fun!
Best Chinese food in the East Bay hands down. Super friendly and family run.
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StBest Chinese food in the East Bay hands down. Super friendly and family run.
A neighborhood cafe spot that offers good space to work. Free Wifi, reasonably priced breakfast options, delicious Americanos.
21 locals recommend
Rooz Cafe
1918 Park BlvdA neighborhood cafe spot that offers good space to work. Free Wifi, reasonably priced breakfast options, delicious Americanos.
Cheap taco truck open until 3am that offer the best street tacos around! Best of all, it's less than a 10 minute walk from home. *CASH ONLY*
23 locals recommend
Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st AveCheap taco truck open until 3am that offer the best street tacos around! Best of all, it's less than a 10 minute walk from home. *CASH ONLY*
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveDelicious Thai food (also walking distance) - try the Panang curry.
Essentials
Do you love fresh veggies and artisianal baked goods? Head to the reasonably priced farmers market on Saturday's to get your fix! Live music and food trucks too. :) 15 minute walk by the lake.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveDo you love fresh veggies and artisianal baked goods? Head to the reasonably priced farmers market on Saturday's to get your fix! Live music and food trucks too. :) 15 minute walk by the lake.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave20 minute walk for all your grocery needs!
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlEasily accessible!
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StArts & Culture
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat music venue!
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StEntertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave$5 all day Tuesdays!