Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Soul food classics like fried chicken & waffles. Make sure to get their early, it's a popular spot.
109 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwaySoul food classics like fried chicken & waffles. Make sure to get their early, it's a popular spot.
Lunchtime bakery is a popular take-out stop for hefty fried chicken sandwiches with a signature coleslaw! Yum.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveLunchtime bakery is a popular take-out stop for hefty fried chicken sandwiches with a signature coleslaw! Yum.
Casual cafe offering Latin American street-food, from fish tacos to Cuban sandwiches. They've got a great patio and a fresh selection of agua fresca.
173 locals recommend
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveCasual cafe offering Latin American street-food, from fish tacos to Cuban sandwiches. They've got a great patio and a fresh selection of agua fresca.
Known for cinnamon toast, espresso drinks & coconuts. They have amazing coffee and the shop is beautiful - It's an all white minimalist wonderland.
41 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
1545 Willow StKnown for cinnamon toast, espresso drinks & coconuts. They have amazing coffee and the shop is beautiful - It's an all white minimalist wonderland.
Locally roasted coffee & pastries. This is the tiniest coffee shop with the friendliest staff. They have a great parklet and side-yard to sit at too. Nice local vibes :)
40 locals recommend
Subrosa Coffee
419 40th StLocally roasted coffee & pastries. This is the tiniest coffee shop with the friendliest staff. They have a great parklet and side-yard to sit at too. Nice local vibes :)
This location is in a beautiful historic building. Their signature drink is the New Orleans iced coffee. They have a nice selection of pastries and breakfast snacks.
173 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StThis location is in a beautiful historic building. Their signature drink is the New Orleans iced coffee. They have a nice selection of pastries and breakfast snacks.
This coffee shop is in a really fun area called Temescal Alley. There are lots of other wonderful shops and restaurants to explore.
16 locals recommend
Next Door Restaurant
3290 Adeline StThis coffee shop is in a really fun area called Temescal Alley. There are lots of other wonderful shops and restaurants to explore.
Great atmosphere, awesome patio! Good for both breakfast and dinner. In the morning, they have wonderful pastries (the granola is the best in town) and coffee. In the evening, this bustling pizzeria draws crowds with thin-crust pies, seasonal toppings, cocktails & communal tables.
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat atmosphere, awesome patio! Good for both breakfast and dinner. In the morning, they have wonderful pastries (the granola is the best in town) and coffee. In the evening, this bustling pizzeria draws crowds with thin-crust pies, seasonal toppings, cocktails & communal tables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge patio with fire-pits! Great beer. Delicious food. What else do you need?
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayHuge patio with fire-pits! Great beer. Delicious food. What else do you need?
Casual gathering spot for house-made brews & popcorn served in a bright interior & outdoor patio.
74 locals recommend
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveCasual gathering spot for house-made brews & popcorn served in a bright interior & outdoor patio.
Vintage-chic ground-floor bar & lounge plus an upstairs ballroom in a historic former saloon space.
55 locals recommend
Starline Social Club
2236 Martin Luther King Jr WayVintage-chic ground-floor bar & lounge plus an upstairs ballroom in a historic former saloon space.
Stylishly minimalist wine bar/shop pairs California vintages with charcuterie & other small plates.
42 locals recommend
Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand AveStylishly minimalist wine bar/shop pairs California vintages with charcuterie & other small plates.
Shopping
Kitchen store with minimalist decor focusing on high-end Japanese tableware, glassware & tools.
11 locals recommend
Umami Mart
4027 BroadwayKitchen store with minimalist decor focusing on high-end Japanese tableware, glassware & tools.
Parks & Nature
The lake has a nice paved path all the way around it. It's a great place to go for a jog or have a picnic.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardThe lake has a nice paved path all the way around it. It's a great place to go for a jog or have a picnic.
A 34-acre botanical garden located on the University of California, Berkeley campus, in Strawberry Canyon. It has beautiful views of the Golden Gate bridge and bay area.
77 locals recommend
The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrA 34-acre botanical garden located on the University of California, Berkeley campus, in Strawberry Canyon. It has beautiful views of the Golden Gate bridge and bay area.
A super close beach, on the shore of the San Francisco Bay. It's typically much warmer than any of the SF beaches. It's never crowded and has super clean bathrooms :) There's wind surfing and paddle board rentals.
106 locals recommend
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveA super close beach, on the shore of the San Francisco Bay. It's typically much warmer than any of the SF beaches. It's never crowded and has super clean bathrooms :) There's wind surfing and paddle board rentals.
Arts & Culture
Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StArtifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.