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

Everything Else

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

Arts & Culture

Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
382 habitants recommandent
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 habitants recommandent
Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Classic and contemporary art.
547 habitants recommandent
Musée de Californie à Oakland
1000 Oak St
547 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Jack London Square
472 Water St
213 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Amphithéâtre du lac Merritt
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
73 habitants recommandent
Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco