Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

our local sunny coffee spot- sandwiches too! great coffee/tea- and nice locals!!
65 locals recommend
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela Parkway
65 locals recommend
our local sunny coffee spot- sandwiches too! great coffee/tea- and nice locals!!
famous spot- crowded on weekends- breakfast brunch and lunch! southern inspired food-
109 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
109 locals recommend
famous spot- crowded on weekends- breakfast brunch and lunch! southern inspired food-
I love this place!!!! its walkable from the house (15 min at my pace)- fabulous food- a sunny patio, great coffee, and a great atmosphere in Old Oakland- a historic district.
22 locals recommend
Caffe 817
817 Washington St
22 locals recommend
I love this place!!!! its walkable from the house (15 min at my pace)- fabulous food- a sunny patio, great coffee, and a great atmosphere in Old Oakland- a historic district.
amazing mexican food!! light!! great brunch.
25 locals recommend
Cosecha
907 Washington St
25 locals recommend
amazing mexican food!! light!! great brunch.
fresh tomales bay oysters, great salads, wines, etc. recommended!
The Cook and Her Farmer
510 9th St
fresh tomales bay oysters, great salads, wines, etc. recommended!
HOT food- i love it- bit of a dive- but the real deal!
17 locals recommend
Spices 3 Restaurants
370-372 12th St
17 locals recommend
HOT food- i love it- bit of a dive- but the real deal!
love the coffee here- mostly take out- friendly service-
Coloso Coffee
917 Washington St
love the coffee here- mostly take out- friendly service-
great coffee, place to work, sandwiches and salads.
55 locals recommend
Farley's East
33 Grand Ave
55 locals recommend
great coffee, place to work, sandwiches and salads.
great bar and restaurant
63 locals recommend
Flora
1900 Telegraph Ave
63 locals recommend
great bar and restaurant
late night diner- good breakfast spot- good american fare
29 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph Avenue
29 locals recommend
late night diner- good breakfast spot- good american fare
great food- be aware in the area- but its a v nice spot
56 locals recommend
10th & Wood
945 Wood St
56 locals recommend
great food- be aware in the area- but its a v nice spot

Drinks & Nightlife

our local fabulous brewery- next to some great restaurants and near jack london square
15 locals recommend
Linden Street Brewery
95 Linden St
15 locals recommend
our local fabulous brewery- next to some great restaurants and near jack london square
best Manhattan's around- love this bar- happy hour 4-8 pm.
28 locals recommend
Bar 355
355 19th St
28 locals recommend
best Manhattan's around- love this bar- happy hour 4-8 pm.
amazing building- great venue for live shows.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
264 locals recommend
amazing building- great venue for live shows.

Everything Else

a great area with shops, restaurants, cafes, and a fabulous friday farmers market not to miss.
25 locals recommend
Old Oakland
25 locals recommend
a great area with shops, restaurants, cafes, and a fabulous friday farmers market not to miss.
great area with a fabulous sunday farmers market, ferry to SF, restaurants and bars-
127 locals recommend
Jack London Square station
245 2nd St
127 locals recommend
great area with a fabulous sunday farmers market, ferry to SF, restaurants and bars-
local bart station- 10 min walk- its urban... so be aware at the station- and don't walk at night- plenty of Uber's and Lyfts for hire (its about 4-5$ on uber to the door)
79 locals recommend
West Oakland station
1451 7th St
79 locals recommend
local bart station- 10 min walk- its urban... so be aware at the station- and don't walk at night- plenty of Uber's and Lyfts for hire (its about 4-5$ on uber to the door)
the jewel of oakland- 3 miles of beauty- restaurants and lots of people relaxing on blankets and grilling and cycling on weekends-
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
751 locals recommend
the jewel of oakland- 3 miles of beauty- restaurants and lots of people relaxing on blankets and grilling and cycling on weekends-
art deco bliss- movies for 5$, live music- its divine!
120 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
120 locals recommend
art deco bliss- movies for 5$, live music- its divine!
sit outside by the fire- live music on weekends- great brewery and bar
12 locals recommend
Woods Bar & Brewery
1701 Telegraph Ave
12 locals recommend
sit outside by the fire- live music on weekends- great brewery and bar
great food and wine
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 locals recommend
great food and wine
great yoga studio
6 locals recommend
Barefoot Movement
1919 Market St
6 locals recommend
great yoga studio

Shopping

near the house
149 locals recommend
Target
1057 Eastshore Hwy
149 locals recommend
near the house

Essentials

great small grocery store- lots of organic and pre prepared foods too- love it- be aware as it is at the west oakland bart station
65 locals recommend
Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th St
65 locals recommend
great small grocery store- lots of organic and pre prepared foods too- love it- be aware as it is at the west oakland bart station
a wonderful whole foods at the lake.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
553 locals recommend
a wonderful whole foods at the lake.

Arts & Culture

classic old cinema- 5$ on tuesdays!
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
classic old cinema- 5$ on tuesdays!
a famous jazz club and japanese restaurant- live music most nights!
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
136 locals recommend
a famous jazz club and japanese restaurant- live music most nights!