Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
My favorite for the morning coffee scene or splitting a pizza night.
237 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveMy favorite for the morning coffee scene or splitting a pizza night.
Fast-casual pasta made in-house with a sister location in North Beach, SF.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveFast-casual pasta made in-house with a sister location in North Beach, SF.
Quirky little café with takeaway Greek snacks.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveQuirky little café with takeaway Greek snacks.
Azit
4390 Telegraph AveNo-fuss Korean food. Open late.
Homey vegan plates to warm your belly.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shangri-La Vegan on Telegraph
4905 Telegraph AveHomey vegan plates to warm your belly.
Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine
4929 Shattuck AveQuiet spot for solid Ethiopian.
Seasonal ramen with a library of Japanese whisky and cocktails.
112 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveSeasonal ramen with a library of Japanese whisky and cocktails.
The best! Pop by for quick samples or spend the day.
197 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveThe best! Pop by for quick samples or spend the day.
Eclectic fast-casual NOLA food. I think there's voodoo in the cornbread.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveEclectic fast-casual NOLA food. I think there's voodoo in the cornbread.
Kind owners, strong coffee and egg sandwiches. 'Mom and pop' feel.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Earthly Coffee and Tea
5506 Martin Luther King Jr WayKind owners, strong coffee and egg sandwiches. 'Mom and pop' feel.
Rasa Caffe
411 Martin Luther King Jr WayRose-infused lattes and more inventive orders.
Shopping
The mothership of groceries, from local mushrooms to hard-to-find exotic fruits and a sprawling wall of wines.
419 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe mothership of groceries, from local mushrooms to hard-to-find exotic fruits and a sprawling wall of wines.
Long Weekend
5636 Shattuck AveA jump from my place and oh-so "Oakland" boutique.
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveGreat for gifts. A treat for the senses.
The mecca for people-watching and window (or not-window) shopping.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyThe mecca for people-watching and window (or not-window) shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unsuspecting brewery with a cocktail-bar atmosphere.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph AveUnsuspecting brewery with a cocktail-bar atmosphere.
Good gastropub for when you want to drink + nosh.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hog's Apothecary
375 40th StGood gastropub for when you want to drink + nosh.
Charmaine's
45 McAllister StTrendy SF rooftop haunt & design hotel.
A cozy wine room in SF with French vibes and a selection of organic/bio bottles.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Terroir
1116 Folsom StA cozy wine room in SF with French vibes and a selection of organic/bio bottles.
Popular spot in the Mission for margs & small bites. One of SF's few rooftops.
224 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Techo
2516 Mission StPopular spot in the Mission for margs & small bites. One of SF's few rooftops.
Pouring fresh green chili beer ('Fear the Hornet') on a Draft List that's part French, part all-American. Down the street from Fieldwork.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gilman Brewing Company
912 Gilman StPouring fresh green chili beer ('Fear the Hornet') on a Draft List that's part French, part all-American. Down the street from Fieldwork.
Lively destination with outdoor seating and detectable hop aromas.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StLively destination with outdoor seating and detectable hop aromas.
Eye-widening cocktails and a modern Indian menu.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StEye-widening cocktails and a modern Indian menu.
Parks & Nature
Place to be on a warm day. Take a picnic or book. Bring friends or make friends.
1244 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetPlace to be on a warm day. Take a picnic or book. Bring friends or make friends.
Arts & Culture
Exceptional variety of exhibits on the gorgeous grounds at Golden Gate Park.
999 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrExceptional variety of exhibits on the gorgeous grounds at Golden Gate Park.
Entertainment & Activities
Worth seeing the elegant, historic space—even if not for a film.
382 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveWorth seeing the elegant, historic space—even if not for a film.
Everything Else
Authentic studio in SF and right next to Souvla for confetti-colored fresh salads (always packed).
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yoga Tree Hayes
519 Hayes StAuthentic studio in SF and right next to Souvla for confetti-colored fresh salads (always packed).