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 BlvdBagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
Little House Cafe
1640 Park StreetBrunch, yum!
Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur BlvdGreat pizza!
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardGreat cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur BoulevardGreat bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
KFC
5724-B Thornton AveJust in case.
Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
Ikaros Greek Restaurant
3268 Grand AveGreek Cuisine
Celebrating 23 Years in Oakland's Grand Lake District. The biggest, thickest, butteriest slabs of fish are to be found at Mijori.
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Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand AveCelebrating 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.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveArizmendi 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.
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Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph AveAddis 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.
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BayWolf Restaurant
3853 Piedmont AveA local, owner-operated bistro in the tradition of the best regional restaurants of Europe.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
3205 Lakeshore AveBecause you're on the go.
Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
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Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph AveExperience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveContemporary 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.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFamed 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.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueA 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.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveA 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.
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Lo Coco's Restaurant
4270 Piedmont AvenueLongtime 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.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveNo-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.
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Camino
3917 Grand AveRustic 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.
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Dopo
4293 Piedmont AveCozy 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.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 BroadwayBusy 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 AvenueLarge 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.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestCombination 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.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayUpdated 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.
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Tamarindo
468 8th StTrendy 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 BoulevardEverette & 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.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueModern 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.
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Baja Taqueria
4070 Piedmont AveCreative, 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.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveLate-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur BoulevardNo fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore AveChinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StCoffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
Wood-fired Californian cuisine & a creative cocktail menu in a striking space with private and communal tables.
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Penrose
3311 Grand AveWood-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.
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Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph AveSouthern 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.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdGreat for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGreat food at great prices.
Safeway
3747 Grand AveWell 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 AveSaturdays 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 BlvdLike the name implies, this bar has a comfy lounge feel with deep colors and soft chairs and couches.
Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont AveGreat food and a large selection of beers.
A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
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Barlata Tapas Bar
4901 Telegraph AveA colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
Artsy, upmarket lounge with comfy seating featuring artisanal light fare & imaginative cocktails.
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Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveArtsy, 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.
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Chop Bar
190 4th StRustic-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.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveUpscale, 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.
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Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueCasual, 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 St50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.
Everything Else
Taco Bell
5200 CA-1Just in case.
Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.
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Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand AveHoly Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.
Shopping
Laurel Book Store
BroadwayGreat 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 StreetAn 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 AvenueHistoric Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StLocal 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 AveLocal movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StClassic 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 StSituated 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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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLake 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.
San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay StTake the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco