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!
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World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur Blvd
50 personas locales recomiendan
Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
Brunch, yum!
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Little House Cafe
1640 Park Street
19 personas locales recomiendan
Brunch, yum!
Great pizza!
25 personas locales recomiendan
Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur Blvd
25 personas locales recomiendan
Great pizza!
Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
51 personas locales recomiendan
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur Boulevard
51 personas locales recomiendan
Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
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Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur Boulevard
13 personas locales recomiendan
Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
Just in case.
34 personas locales recomiendan
KFC
5724-B Thornton Ave
34 personas locales recomiendan
Just in case.
Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
194 personas locales recomiendan
Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
Greek Cuisine
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Ikaros Greek Restaurant
3268 Grand Ave
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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 personas locales recomiendan
Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand Ave
27 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
198 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph Ave
15 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
BayWolf Restaurant
3853 Piedmont Ave
10 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph Ave
20 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
237 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
458 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph Avenue
53 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
129 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Lo Coco's Restaurant
4270 Piedmont Avenue
10 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Ave
71 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Camino
3917 Grand Ave
45 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Dopo
4293 Piedmont Ave
35 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadway
44 personas locales recomiendan
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.
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B-Side BBQ
3303 San Pablo Avenue
8 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
136 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
109 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Tamarindo
468 8th St
22 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph Avenue
29 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Baja Taqueria
4070 Piedmont Ave
14 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
41 personas locales recomiendan
Late-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur Boulevard
9 personas locales recomiendan
No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
21 personas locales recomiendan
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
21 personas locales recomiendan
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
Coffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
259 personas locales recomiendan
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
259 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph Ave
6 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd
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Great for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
Great food at great prices.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Great food at great prices.
Well known grocery store.
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Safeway
3747 Grand Ave
62 personas locales recomiendan
Well known grocery store.
Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fantastic variety of prepared foods, and lots of fresh vegetable and fruit vendors.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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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.
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Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
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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 personas locales recomiendan
Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont Ave
48 personas locales recomiendan
Great food and a large selection of beers.
A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Barlata Tapas Bar
4901 Telegraph Ave
8 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph Ave
21 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Chop Bar
190 4th St
55 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
53 personas locales recomiendan
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 personas locales recomiendan
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue
69 personas locales recomiendan
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.
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Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd St
42 personas locales recomiendan
50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.

Everything Else

Just in case.
59 personas locales recomiendan
Taco Bell
5200 CA-1
59 personas locales recomiendan
Just in case.
Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.
12 personas locales recomiendan
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
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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.
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Bay Street
Bay Street
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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.
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Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
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Historic Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
Local sundry and pharmacy store.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Local sundry and pharmacy store.

Arts & Culture

Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Classic and contemporary art.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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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.
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Jack London Square
472 Water St
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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.
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Anfiteatro del Lago Merritt
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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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
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San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
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Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco