Guidebook for Oakland
Arts & Culture
Oakland Metro Operahouse
303 3rd StAwesome venue for shows, whatever is playing here is bound to be fun.
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StCouches, dinner and drinks at a movie theatre!
Food Scene
One of the best brunch spots in all of Oakland. Beautiful food and view of the lake.
117 locals recommend
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveOne of the best brunch spots in all of Oakland. Beautiful food and view of the lake.
Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st AveThe only taco truck you need.
Is you are a more adventurous Vietnamese food enthusiast this place is a must try for "going beyond pho".
Bun Mam Soc Trang
1326 E 18th StIs you are a more adventurous Vietnamese food enthusiast this place is a must try for "going beyond pho".
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveRemarkable Thai / Loa cuisine.
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park BlvdThe local coffee shop.
Rooz Cafe
1918 Park BlvdThe hip coffee shop.
Chai Thai Noodles
545 International BoulevardSolid "go to" thai food.
If you are lucky enough to be in town on a Sunday morning this spot is a MUST. They make carnitas for a village and sell by the pound. Go there and eat pork.
Jalisco Mexican Food
1721 International BlvdIf you are lucky enough to be in town on a Sunday morning this spot is a MUST. They make carnitas for a village and sell by the pound. Go there and eat pork.
Cam Huong Cafe
920 Webster StFantastic and cheap banh mi sandwiches.
Everything Else
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StThe closest BART Station.
West Oakland station
1451 7th StBART with parking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveThe most amazing Greyhounds.
Sightseeing
Sundays from 10-1 this temple serves food to the public for donations. It is some of the best thai cuisine around.
45 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StSundays from 10-1 this temple serves food to the public for donations. It is some of the best thai cuisine around.