Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StBar is good. Ask a lot a questions about the food so you know what you are ordering. Nice people
73 locals recommend
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveBar is good. Ask a lot a questions about the food so you know what you are ordering. Nice people
Very popular French restaurant with full bar The food is really quite good
19 locals recommend
Michel Bistro
3343 Lakeshore AvenueVery popular French restaurant with full bar The food is really quite good
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveWhy? Because it has great pastries and muffins and salads
Great brunch and lunch place. Order before you sit down and the food is great. Known as a breakfast and lunch place.
15 locals recommend
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore AveGreat brunch and lunch place. Order before you sit down and the food is great. Known as a breakfast and lunch place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar also serving food. There is a parking lot just past the restaurant
58 locals recommend
Sidebar
542 Grand AveGreat bar also serving food. There is a parking lot just past the restaurant
Neighborhoods
Temescal
Piedmont Avenue
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking shoes are great to see the neighborhoods.
The weather is delightful but bring a sweater. Almost all of our guest have their own cars or you can take Uber to get back from the shopping district.