Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
50 locals recommend
World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur Blvd
50 locals recommend
Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
Brunch, yum!
19 locals recommend
Little House Cafe
1640 Park Street
19 locals recommend
Brunch, yum!
Great pizza!
25 locals recommend
Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur Blvd
25 locals recommend
Great pizza!
Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
51 locals recommend
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur Boulevard
51 locals recommend
Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
13 locals recommend
Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur Boulevard
13 locals recommend
Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
Just in case.
34 locals recommend
KFC
5724-B Thornton Ave
34 locals recommend
Just in case.
Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand Ave
194 locals recommend
Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
Greek Cuisine
12 locals recommend
Ikaros Greek Restaurant
3268 Grand Ave
12 locals recommend
Greek Cuisine
Celebrating 23 Years in Oakland's Grand Lake District. The biggest, thickest, butteriest slabs of fish are to be found at Mijori.
27 locals recommend
Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand Ave
27 locals recommend
Celebrating 23 Years in Oakland's Grand Lake District. The biggest, thickest, butteriest slabs of fish are to be found at Mijori.
Arizmendi is a worker owned, democratically operated cooperative business, specializing in morning pastries, artisan breads, gourmet pizza, and fresh soups & salads.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi is a worker owned, democratically operated cooperative business, specializing in morning pastries, artisan breads, gourmet pizza, and fresh soups & salads.
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant has been a Bay Area fixture for over a decade. Dedicated to bringing a genuine Ethiopian dining experience to our patrons.
15 locals recommend
Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph Ave
15 locals recommend
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant has been a Bay Area fixture for over a decade. Dedicated to bringing a genuine Ethiopian dining experience to our patrons.
A local, owner-operated bistro in the tradition of the best regional restaurants of Europe.
10 locals recommend
BayWolf Restaurant
3853 Piedmont Ave
10 locals recommend
A local, owner-operated bistro in the tradition of the best regional restaurants of Europe.
Because you're on the go.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
3205 Lakeshore Ave
Because you're on the go.
Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
20 locals recommend
Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph Ave
20 locals recommend
Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
237 locals recommend
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
237 locals recommend
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Famed for its tea-leaf salad, this bustling Burmese eatery is smallish & doesn't take reservations, but is always worth the wait.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
458 locals recommend
Famed for its tea-leaf salad, this bustling Burmese eatery is smallish & doesn't take reservations, but is always worth the wait.
A cozy local cafe serving homey comfort food with a Southern & Southwestern twist in an airy space.
53 locals recommend
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph Avenue
53 locals recommend
A cozy local cafe serving homey comfort food with a Southern & Southwestern twist in an airy space.
A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones and their large variety of flavors.
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
129 locals recommend
A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones and their large variety of flavors.
Longtime specialist in Sicilian preparations of pizza & pasta in a casual neighborhood setting.
10 locals recommend
Lo Coco's Restaurant
4270 Piedmont Avenue
10 locals recommend
Longtime specialist in Sicilian preparations of pizza & pasta in a casual neighborhood setting.
No-frills local chain specializing in beef, turkey, chicken & veggie burgers & old-fashioned shakes.
71 locals recommend
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Ave
71 locals recommend
No-frills local chain specializing in beef, turkey, chicken & veggie burgers & old-fashioned shakes.
Rustic high-end Californian eatery for dinner & brunch, with many dishes fired from the wood-burning oven.
45 locals recommend
Camino
3917 Grand Ave
45 locals recommend
Rustic high-end Californian eatery for dinner & brunch, with many dishes fired from the wood-burning oven.
Cozy trattoria dishing out a changing selection of handmade pastas, authentic pizzas & cured meats.
35 locals recommend
Dopo
4293 Piedmont Ave
35 locals recommend
Cozy trattoria dishing out a changing selection of handmade pastas, authentic pizzas & cured meats.
Busy branch of an area counter-serve chain doles out generous sandwiches from an extensive menu.
44 locals recommend
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadway
44 locals recommend
Busy branch of an area counter-serve chain doles out generous sandwiches from an extensive menu.
Large portions of smoky meats accompanied by pickled veggies & optional sides like mac 'n' cheese.
8 locals recommend
B-Side BBQ
3303 San Pablo Avenue
8 locals recommend
Large portions of smoky meats accompanied by pickled veggies & optional sides like mac 'n' cheese.
Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
136 locals recommend
Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
Updated renditions of soul food classics like fried chicken & waffles served until 3 PM daily.
109 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
109 locals recommend
Updated renditions of soul food classics like fried chicken & waffles served until 3 PM daily.
Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant boasts gourmet tapas & margaritas in a modern, airy interior.
22 locals recommend
Tamarindo
468 8th St
22 locals recommend
Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant boasts gourmet tapas & margaritas in a modern, airy interior.
Everette & Jones BBQ. Barbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs.
4245 MacArthur Blvd
4245 MacArthur Boulevard
Everette & Jones BBQ. Barbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs.
Modern version of a retro diner serves American comfort food & drinks plus some vegetarian options.
29 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph Avenue
29 locals recommend
Modern version of a retro diner serves American comfort food & drinks plus some vegetarian options.
Creative, market-fresh Mexican fare with Southern California influences prepped in a colorful space.
14 locals recommend
Baja Taqueria
4070 Piedmont Ave
14 locals recommend
Creative, market-fresh Mexican fare with Southern California influences prepped in a colorful space.
Late-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
41 locals recommend
Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
41 locals recommend
Late-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
9 locals recommend
Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur Boulevard
9 locals recommend
No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
21 locals recommend
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
21 locals recommend
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
Coffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
259 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
259 locals recommend
Coffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
Wood-fired Californian cuisine & a creative cocktail menu in a striking space with private and communal tables.
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 locals recommend
Wood-fired Californian cuisine & a creative cocktail menu in a striking space with private and communal tables.
Southern restaurant with bourbon-focused bar & modern setting with communal & private tables.
6 locals recommend
Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph Ave
6 locals recommend
Southern restaurant with bourbon-focused bar & modern setting with communal & private tables.

Essentials

Great for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd
230 locals recommend
Great for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
Great food at great prices.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 locals recommend
Great food at great prices.
Well known grocery store.
62 locals recommend
Safeway
3747 Grand Ave
62 locals recommend
Well known grocery store.
Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fantastic variety of prepared foods, and lots of fresh vegetable and fruit vendors.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
197 locals recommend
Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fantastic variety of prepared foods, and lots of fresh vegetable and fruit vendors.

Drinks & Nightlife

Like the name implies, this bar has a comfy lounge feel with deep colors and soft chairs and couches.
7 locals recommend
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
7 locals recommend
Like the name implies, this bar has a comfy lounge feel with deep colors and soft chairs and couches.
Great food and a large selection of beers.
48 locals recommend
Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont Ave
48 locals recommend
Great food and a large selection of beers.
A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
8 locals recommend
Barlata Tapas Bar
4901 Telegraph Ave
8 locals recommend
A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
Artsy, upmarket lounge with comfy seating featuring artisanal light fare & imaginative cocktails.
21 locals recommend
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph Ave
21 locals recommend
Artsy, upmarket lounge with comfy seating featuring artisanal light fare & imaginative cocktails.
Rustic-chic gastropub offering all-day American comfort fare & cocktails, plus beer & wine on tap.
55 locals recommend
Chop Bar
190 4th St
55 locals recommend
Rustic-chic gastropub offering all-day American comfort fare & cocktails, plus beer & wine on tap.
Upscale, retro diner serving craft cocktails & inventive American fare with a Japanese touch.
53 locals recommend
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
53 locals recommend
Upscale, retro diner serving craft cocktails & inventive American fare with a Japanese touch.
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences. Ping pong and bean bag games available outside.
69 locals recommend
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue
69 locals recommend
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences. Ping pong and bean bag games available outside.
50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.
42 locals recommend
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd St
42 locals recommend
50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.

Everything Else

Just in case.
59 locals recommend
Taco Bell
5200 CA-1
59 locals recommend
Just in case.
Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.
12 locals recommend
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
12 locals recommend
Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.

Shopping

Great local spot for new and used books
Laurel Book Store
Broadway
Great local spot for new and used books
An outdoor mall with many well known shops and restaurants including an AMC theater.
55 locals recommend
Bay Street
Bay Street
55 locals recommend
An outdoor mall with many well known shops and restaurants including an AMC theater.
Historic Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
34 locals recommend
Historic Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
Local sundry and pharmacy store.
197 locals recommend
Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
197 locals recommend
Local sundry and pharmacy store.

Arts & Culture

Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Classic and contemporary art.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
547 locals recommend
Classic and contemporary art.
Situated along the scenic Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water St
213 locals recommend
Situated along the scenic Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round.

Sightseeing

Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area.
Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco
73 locals recommend
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
73 locals recommend
Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco