Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
This is my favorite restaurant in Oakland. The food is amazing, and the music is always fun. Not only do they serve a great dinner, but the also serve coffee, pastries, and breakfast in the morning!
237 residents recomanen
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveThis is my favorite restaurant in Oakland. The food is amazing, and the music is always fun. Not only do they serve a great dinner, but the also serve coffee, pastries, and breakfast in the morning!
I love this little Mexican spot. Great food and patio. Closed Mondays.
173 residents recomanen
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveI love this little Mexican spot. Great food and patio. Closed Mondays.
Fantastic food with Vegetarian options. A neighborhood favorite!
458 residents recomanen
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFantastic food with Vegetarian options. A neighborhood favorite!
The food -- made from sustainably sourced, mostly local and organic ingredients is delicious!
15 residents recomanen
Juhu Beach Club
5179 Telegraph AvenueThe food -- made from sustainably sourced, mostly local and organic ingredients is delicious!
Another neighborhood favorite, serving higher end Mexican food than Cholita Linda.
74 residents recomanen
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueAnother neighborhood favorite, serving higher end Mexican food than Cholita Linda.
Grilled cheese sandwiches, need I say more? This also a market which sells beautiful cheeses and other delights.
17 residents recomanen
Sacred Wheel
Grilled cheese sandwiches, need I say more? This also a market which sells beautiful cheeses and other delights.
This is my favorite Eritrean food in the neighborhood. Don't miss it!
10 residents recomanen
Cafe Eritrea D'Afrique
4069 Telegraph AveThis is my favorite Eritrean food in the neighborhood. Don't miss it!
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThe best fried chicken sandwich you will ever have!
Julie's
4316 Telegraph AveThis place has great food, pastries, coffee and a cozy patio.
Shopping
This is the coolest alley way (there are actually two side by side). You will find coffee, books, various galleries, great donuts, jewelry, an old/new school barber shop, etc. A must see!
65 residents recomanen
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyThis is the coolest alley way (there are actually two side by side). You will find coffee, books, various galleries, great donuts, jewelry, an old/new school barber shop, etc. A must see!
Stranded Oakland
5488 Glen AveSuper hipster record store great for all vinyl lovers.
Crimson Horticultural Rarities
4268 49th StPlants, bones, and other cool home goods.
Need some herbal remedies, lotions, teas? This is the place to go.
9 residents recomanen
Homestead Apothecary
486 49th StNeed some herbal remedies, lotions, teas? This is the place to go.
Tattoo 13
4917 Telegraph AveGreat tattoo artists reside here. Ask for Hector Fong!
This is more than a thrift store and more like a flea market. A must see! Great for artists and collectors.
22 residents recomanen
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
4695 Telegraph AveThis is more than a thrift store and more like a flea market. A must see! Great for artists and collectors.
Essentials
This is a must for anyone that loves Farmers Markets. It happens every Sunday from 9 AM - 1 PM.
96 residents recomanen
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveThis is a must for anyone that loves Farmers Markets. It happens every Sunday from 9 AM - 1 PM.
This is a great little store that carries essential foods, even organic.
17 residents recomanen
Temescal Produce Market
4001 BroadwayThis is a great little store that carries essential foods, even organic.
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
4900 Shattuck AveLocal Post Office is nearby. Very convenient.
This is a great way to get around the Bay Area. This station is only 6 blocks from my apartment, and will get you to San Francisco in about 15 minutes!
164 residents recomanen
MacArthur Station
555 40th StThis is a great way to get around the Bay Area. This station is only 6 blocks from my apartment, and will get you to San Francisco in about 15 minutes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
Local pizza and beer joint.
Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveWine bar with eats.
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveGreat bar and restaurant.