Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Lovely little coffee shop, which has delicious coffee, which is roasted locally!
14 locals recommend
Akat Cafe Kalli
1603 2nd AveLovely little coffee shop, which has delicious coffee, which is roasted locally!
PieTisserie
1225 Fourth StreetAdorable new pie shop, for all your sweet-tooth cravings!
Lee's Sandwiches
530 East 12th StreetYummy $3 Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches on baguettes & tasty bubble teas!
Fantastic brunch spot with a great selection of beers & ciders. The patio is fantastic for warm summer days and nights!
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveFantastic brunch spot with a great selection of beers & ciders. The patio is fantastic for warm summer days and nights!
Hands-down my favorite Thai restaurant in Oakland. Amazing service & cute atmosphere. Their pad thai is amazing, as well as their pumpkin curry!
44 locals recommend
Chai Thai Noodles
545 International BoulevardHands-down my favorite Thai restaurant in Oakland. Amazing service & cute atmosphere. Their pad thai is amazing, as well as their pumpkin curry!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar institution of Lake Merritt. Check out their year-round Christmas decorations & jukebox
24 locals recommend
Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th StDive bar institution of Lake Merritt. Check out their year-round Christmas decorations & jukebox
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StClosest grocery store, with a ton of options
Shopping
Out of the Closet - Oakland
238 E 18th StGreat nonprofit thrift store with some clothing & household gems!
Everything Else
Beautiful museum with food trucks and music every Friday 5-8 PM
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StBeautiful museum with food trucks and music every Friday 5-8 PM
Wonderful green space to sit and relax near the water. On warm days, there are always other people out enjoying the weather and good vibes :)
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardWonderful green space to sit and relax near the water. On warm days, there are always other people out enjoying the weather and good vibes :)