Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Aveawesome cocktails and delicious food, intime date spot.
Grab delicious tacos and a beer before heading to a show at the Fox. Cheap and cheerful.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveGrab delicious tacos and a beer before heading to a show at the Fox. Cheap and cheerful.
Great coffee, chilled vibes, huge selection of magazines, sit in the sun on their terrace and have a read.
55 moradores locais recomendam
Farley's East
33 Grand AveGreat coffee, chilled vibes, huge selection of magazines, sit in the sun on their terrace and have a read.
We love this store. All kinds of delicious Middle Eastern produce and they have a restaurant which serves the best shawarma and falafel in town at bargain prices.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph AveWe love this store. All kinds of delicious Middle Eastern produce and they have a restaurant which serves the best shawarma and falafel in town at bargain prices.
Chop Bar
190 4th StBest brunch around.
Fancied up Korean food in the warehouse district. Unusual spot, worth checking out.
22 moradores locais recomendam
FuseBox
2311 Magnolia StreetFancied up Korean food in the warehouse district. Unusual spot, worth checking out.
Bottomless mimosas and brunch on the lake. You'll feel like you wandered into 1960s America.
7 moradores locais recomendam
The Terrace Room Restaurant
1800 Madison StBottomless mimosas and brunch on the lake. You'll feel like you wandered into 1960s America.
Classy, high-end spot with carefully thought out menu. I've only ever had dessert and cocktails here, but hear the full menu is delicious.
63 moradores locais recomendam
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveClassy, high-end spot with carefully thought out menu. I've only ever had dessert and cocktails here, but hear the full menu is delicious.
Arts & Culture
O Teatro Fox
660 Peachtree St NELandmark spot to see awesome gigs! Unique architecture.
Unique movie theater with comfy couches & a cafe serving American diner fare, plus beer & wine.
156 moradores locais recomendam
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StUnique movie theater with comfy couches & a cafe serving American diner fare, plus beer & wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancier place for famous local oysters and craft beer.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph AveFancier place for famous local oysters and craft beer.
Amazing Jamaican food, huge portions, beautifully cooked and the friendliest staff in Oakland.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveAmazing Jamaican food, huge portions, beautifully cooked and the friendliest staff in Oakland.
Best margaritas in town. Classy spin on Mexican food. Beautiful deco.
29 moradores locais recomendam
NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak StBest margaritas in town. Classy spin on Mexican food. Beautiful deco.
An Oakland classic. You have to go, it's a museum piece. Try the Greyhound, their signature drink.
120 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveAn Oakland classic. You have to go, it's a museum piece. Try the Greyhound, their signature drink.
Lovely big courtyard, nice atmosphere, great place to hang out with a beer with some friends or play games outside.
69 moradores locais recomendam
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueLovely big courtyard, nice atmosphere, great place to hang out with a beer with some friends or play games outside.
Sightseeing
Farmer's market on a Sunday, bike over for brunch and take the ferry over to San Francisco for the day.
213 moradores locais recomendam
Jack London Square
472 Water StFarmer's market on a Sunday, bike over for brunch and take the ferry over to San Francisco for the day.
Off the beaten track with hidden gems, local makers and hand made jewelry, have a coffee and a wander on a Sunday morning.
65 moradores locais recomendam
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyOff the beaten track with hidden gems, local makers and hand made jewelry, have a coffee and a wander on a Sunday morning.
Bike around the lake for sunset, hit the Grand Lake farmer's market on a Saturday morning, for a true Oakland experience bring the grill and BBQ in style.
751 moradores locais recomendam
Anfiteatro do Lago Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardBike around the lake for sunset, hit the Grand Lake farmer's market on a Saturday morning, for a true Oakland experience bring the grill and BBQ in style.
Shopping
Massive selection of fresh produce and fish, cheap prices, you can also buy Korean delicacies, bakery and hot food. We can spend hours in here.
18 moradores locais recomendam
KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph AveMassive selection of fresh produce and fish, cheap prices, you can also buy Korean delicacies, bakery and hot food. We can spend hours in here.
Great place to get everything you need for groceries and more...
553 moradores locais recomendam
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGreat place to get everything you need for groceries and more...
Next to Lake Merritt, a great spot to grab delicious deli produce and lunch or dinner.
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveNext to Lake Merritt, a great spot to grab delicious deli produce and lunch or dinner.
Everything Else
Outdoor courtyard, great bands and DJS, quirky, avant garde style, good place to party.
59 moradores locais recomendam
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveOutdoor courtyard, great bands and DJS, quirky, avant garde style, good place to party.
Lovely independent bookstore with a carefully curated selection of new and second hand books.
37 moradores locais recomendam
Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand AveLovely independent bookstore with a carefully curated selection of new and second hand books.