Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Mad Oak Bar
135 12th StLarge bar with a rooftop deck, great drinks, and amazing people.
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StBeer..... Do I need to say more?
Rosenblum Cellars
10 Clay StWine with a view
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueGood beer & wine selection with a massive outdoor patio
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveVintage movie theater
Food Scene
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveGreat food with a view of the lake
American Oak
2319 Santa Clara AveGreat food with a massive Whiskey menu
Good burgers and walking around the lake will make you feel less guilty after eating it
59 locals recommend
Trueburger
146 Grand AveGood burgers and walking around the lake will make you feel less guilty after eating it
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayThree words: Chicken & Waffles
Good News Cafe
155 17th StCoffee & Wifi
Akat Cafe Kalli
1603 2nd AveCoffee & wifi
Merritt Station Cafe
614 Grand AveCoffee, Wifi & Couches
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park BlvdCoffee & Wifi
District Oakland
827 Washington StGreat food, Happy Hour deals, and good wine & beer selection
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayVegan soul food
In-N-Out Burger
8300 Oakport StNo trip to California is complete without it
Everything Else
Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st AveAmazing food truck with quick service and great Mexican food.
Jack London Square
472 Water StGreat area with bars, restaurants, and plenty of activities.
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StNearest grocery store
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIf you're feeling ritzy