Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Bowl'd BBQ
South Shore CenterKorean BBQ
Great cocktails and fantastic food - like a little trip to Southeast Asia via Oakland
458 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StGreat cocktails and fantastic food - like a little trip to Southeast Asia via Oakland
Fried Chicken sandwiches and amazing fruit pies. The line is worth it.
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveFried Chicken sandwiches and amazing fruit pies. The line is worth it.
The best Korean tofu soup spot. Fun service as well - spent a Friday night learning how to do soju bombs with the waiter.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pyeong Chang Tofu House Oakland
4701 Telegraph AveThe best Korean tofu soup spot. Fun service as well - spent a Friday night learning how to do soju bombs with the waiter.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StOur Starbucks
Strong coffee and well priced breakfast sandwiches
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Earthly Coffee and Tea
5506 Martin Luther King Jr WayStrong coffee and well priced breakfast sandwiches
Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph AveEthiopian - get your injeera fix here
Incredible Indian food. Better for take-out or sitting on their patio if it's a nice day
High Peaks Kitchen
College AvenueIncredible Indian food. Better for take-out or sitting on their patio if it's a nice day
Handmade pasta - very intimate bistro style, so you might need to make reservations
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
5403 College AveHandmade pasta - very intimate bistro style, so you might need to make reservations
Awesome patio in the back. Good pizza. Weekend brunch offering really nice freshly baked bread and pastries - limited brunch menu.
237 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveAwesome patio in the back. Good pizza. Weekend brunch offering really nice freshly baked bread and pastries - limited brunch menu.
Go for fresh noodles in black bean sauce (zha zha mian/jia jiang mian) and sweet and sour pork (huge platter of pork chunks deep fried with honey-like sweet and sour sauce on the side to dip into). Very casual spot.
Chef Yu's
4871 Telegraph AveGo for fresh noodles in black bean sauce (zha zha mian/jia jiang mian) and sweet and sour pork (huge platter of pork chunks deep fried with honey-like sweet and sour sauce on the side to dip into). Very casual spot.
On Sundays between 9 - 12, there is a Farmers Market that transforms the DMV parking lot. In addition to local produce, meats and bakeries, there are some prepared food stalls and other artisan goods.
Freedom Farmers Market
On Sundays between 9 - 12, there is a Farmers Market that transforms the DMV parking lot. In addition to local produce, meats and bakeries, there are some prepared food stalls and other artisan goods.
Fresh Latin cuisine - casual environment, nice patio. Go for fish tacos and agua frescas.
173 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveFresh Latin cuisine - casual environment, nice patio. Go for fish tacos and agua frescas.
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueMexican cuisine, nice ambiance, great patio
Local institution serving up delicious deep dish stuffed pizza. Always a long line but they do pick-up
247 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveLocal institution serving up delicious deep dish stuffed pizza. Always a long line but they do pick-up
Shopping
This alley is what makes Temescal and Oakland unique. Charming artisan alleyway filled with interesting boutique shops, a barber shop, Sightglass coffee and Dolly's Donuts!
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alley 49
Alley 49This alley is what makes Temescal and Oakland unique. Charming artisan alleyway filled with interesting boutique shops, a barber shop, Sightglass coffee and Dolly's Donuts!
Essentials
Amazing local grocery store - an affordable version of Whole Foods + an Asian supermarket's plethora of incredible fruits and veggies
419 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StAmazing local grocery store - an affordable version of Whole Foods + an Asian supermarket's plethora of incredible fruits and veggies
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StParks & Nature
Cute neighborhood park with children's playground and small community garden
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dover Park
5707 Dover StCute neighborhood park with children's playground and small community garden
Get lost in the Redwood Forests without a long car ride
495 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGet lost in the Redwood Forests without a long car ride
Get lost in the Redwood Forests without a long car ride
373 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadGet lost in the Redwood Forests without a long car ride
Fantastic off-leash dog park and incredible views of SF
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Cesar Chavez
11 Spinnaker WayFantastic off-leash dog park and incredible views of SF
Getting Around
MacArthur Station
555 40th StAshby Avenue
Ashby AvenueArts & Culture
First Fridays of the month features live band and food trucks
547 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de California en Oakland
1000 Oak StFirst Fridays of the month features live band and food trucks
Check out the observatory and historic telescopes
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Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdCheck out the observatory and historic telescopes
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar with cool patio in the back - gets packed on the weekends. There's a guy who cooks up hotdogs in the back patio.
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveLocal bar with cool patio in the back - gets packed on the weekends. There's a guy who cooks up hotdogs in the back patio.
Awesome patio, local hang out spot, dog friendly! Rotation of food trucks. Beer is pretty good too.
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveAwesome patio, local hang out spot, dog friendly! Rotation of food trucks. Beer is pretty good too.