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

Everything Else

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

Arts & Culture

Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
382 lokalaca preporučuje
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 lokalaca preporučuje
Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Classic and contemporary art.
547 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј Калифорније у Оукланду
1000 Oak St
547 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Jack London Square
472 Water St
213 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Амфитеатар Лејк Мерит
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco