Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley AveExcellent cup of coffee. Daily pastries and empañadas.
Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveGrab a beer at happy hour
Sister
3308 Grand AveAmazingly delicious food.
Penrose
3311 Grand Avesolid food. great cocktails
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Avefor the bread and the pastries
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StMore coffee
Flipside Burgers, Fries and Shakes
3401 Lakeshore AveTasty burgers
Sidebar
542 Grand AveTry the mussels
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveGood breakfast and lunch spot
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Drgood view and happy hour drinks and tacos
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand AveDelicious middle eastern food
Cuban Bar and restaurant. Cafe in the mornings and afternoon. So good. Live music on Sundays
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveCuban Bar and restaurant. Cafe in the mornings and afternoon. So good. Live music on Sundays
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Aveeverything you need and more
Shopping
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StPharmacy
Entertainment & Activities
Astro Play Area
Playground
Children's Fairyland
699 Bellevue AvePerfect for kids 18mos – 5 years
Drinks & Nightlife
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveNearby bar
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveMovie theater
Every Friday, open late to the public with a closed off street of food trucks
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StEvery Friday, open late to the public with a closed off street of food trucks
Everything Else
Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore AvenueCascade of steps. Great place to walk workout